Things to do in Nottingham this week including: Sausage-Fuelled Raves & Half-Term Fun for the Littluns

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Morning Nottingham! It’s half term and there is tons to do! We’re talking sausage-fuelled festivals at Wollaton, chocolate-factory heists, jungle birthday bashes, forest fun, yoga for toddlers, and actual dinosaur encounters. From riverside cruises to scone baking and Kylie at the Arena, there's no excuse for staying in (unless you’ve glued yourself to the sofa with banana loaf).

Get ‘em out, knacker ‘em out, and treat yourself while you’re at it.

— Local Scoop Nottingham

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🌭 - Sausage & Cider Festival – Moyles, Madness & Meat
📍 - Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
📅 - Saturday 31st May
🎟️ - Tickets: Selling out fast!
📷 – @sausageandciderfestuk

Chris Moyles is headlining, Kevin & Perry are making a comeback, and there’s more cider and sausages than your digestive system can legally handle. Throw in axe throwing, silent discos, circus chaos, karaoke madness, and every tribute band under the sun – it’s basically Glasto with fewer tents and way more pork.

Brace your liver. Grab your ticket. Bring stretchy trousers.

💼 - BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

🧩 – Break Escape – Where Every Room’s a DIY Thriller
📍– 9a Market Street
⏰ – Open daily: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
📷 – @breakescapelboro

Forget flat-pack puzzles and corporate chains — Break Escape is 100% home-grown chaos, built by two legends (Tom & Jak) who live and breathe escape rooms. Every game is handcrafted, story-packed, and hosted with proper care.

Their Chocolate Factory room is a fan-favourite — a full-blown candy-coated heist that’ll have you cracking codes and legging it from imaginary security.

Whether you're a first-timer or an escape addict, this place is the real deal. Book it. Smash it. Brag after.

🍔 - SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

☕ – ROK Coffee House – Coffee, Cake & Puppychinos That ROK Your World
📍– 89 Melton Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6EN
⏰ – Mon–Sat: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
⏰ – Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📷 – @rokcoffeehouse

West Bridgford’s got a new brew boss in town — and it’s not here to mess about. ROK Coffee House opened this week and it’s already serving lattes, smoothies and lemon drizzle like they’re running out of time.

Coffee’s from 200 Degrees (aka the good stuff), cakes are dangerously moreish, and yes, your dog’s welcome. In fact, your dog might eat better than you — Puppychino, ice cream, dog biscuits. Spoiled.

Smoothies? Boozy cocktails? Protein shakes? This place is basically a spa day in a cup.

🎭- ACTIVITY ALLEY

🌿 - Tropical House Turns 30 – Birthday Bash in the Jungle (Sort Of)
📍- Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery, NG5 4HA
📅 - Monday 26th May
💷 - Free Entry
📷 – @woodthorpe_park_plant_shop

Looking for a half-term activity for the kids? Woodthorpe Park’s throwing a tropical birthday party! Expect live ukulele tunes, hands-on crafts with Crafty Kids, a brand-new children’s trail, and cakes galore.

It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s got just enough jungle magic to keep them buzzing (without needing suncream or passports).

🎭 - FRESH EXPERIENCES

🌼 - Little Nature Tots – S’mores, Mud & Summer Potions
📍 - Newthorpe, NG16 3QZ
📅 - Monday 26th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th May
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📷 – @littlenaturetotsplaygroup

Looking for a wholesome, muddy, memory-making morning this half term? Little Nature Tots has your back. With bug kitchens, summer potions, a lemonade stand and s’mores over the fire, it’s outdoor play at its finest. Ideal for early years and mini adventurers who love nature and getting stuck in.

Spaces are limited – grab a spot before it’s gone!

MONDAY

🧘‍♂️ - Kids Yoga
📍- Hot Yoga Nottingham
⏰ - 11:30 AM – More Info

🪐 - Space Descent Family VR Experience
📍- Performing Arts Studio
⏰ - 5:00 PM – More Info

🧶 - 3-Hour Tufting & Punch Needle Class
📍- Hartley Business Centre
⏰ - 6:30 PM – More Info

🎭 - The Three Musketeers
📍- Lace Market Theatre
📅 - Monday 26th – Saturday 31st May (Matinee on Saturday)
⏰ – 7:30 PM – More Info

TUESDAY

⛴️ - The Princess River Cruise Experience
📍- Princess River Cruises
⏰ - 10:00 AM – More Info

🦖 - Dinosaur Week
📍- Manor Farm
⏰ - 11:00 AM – More Info

🎨 - Launch Party
📍- Nottingham Society of Artists
⏰ - 7:00 PM – More Info

🎭 - Les Misérables
📍- Royal Concert Hall
⏰ - 7:30 PM – More Info

WEDNESDAY

🌳 - Family Forest Fun
📍- Enchanted Woodland, Rushcliffe Country Park
⏰ - 1:00 PM – More Info

🎤 - Comedy Night
📍- Canalhouse Bar
⏰ - 7:30 PM – More Info

THURSDAY

🧁 - Scone Baking
📍- Windmill & Science Centre
⏰ - 10:15 AM – More Info

🍸 - Over 45's Singles Night
📍- The Botanist
⏰ - 7:00 PM – More Info

FRIDAY

🔔 - Soundbath
📍- National Wellness Centre
⏰ - 6:00 PM – More Info

💃 - Kylie Minogue Tension Tour
📍- Motorpoint Arena
⏰ - 6:00 PM – More Info

🎶 - Ibiza Orchestra Experience
📍- Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
⏰ - 6:00 PM – More Info

SATURDAY

🛍️ - Baby & Pre-Children’s Pop-Up Shop
📍- East Leake Village Hall
⏰ - 10:00 AM – More Info

🎨 - Mosaic Art Workshop
📍- Old Lenton Community Centre
⏰ - 10:30 AM – More Info

👻 - Ghost Hunting
📍- Galleries of Justice
⏰ - 9:00 PM – More Info

SUNDAY

🐎 - Family Extravaganza Raceday
📍- Nottingham Racecourse
⏰ - 10:00 AM – More Info

🧘 - Wellbeing at Wollaton
📍- Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
⏰ - 10:00 AM – More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• Live Music Bootleg Weller - Badger Box, Kirkby in Ashfield - 5:00 PM

• Sports Team Live - Rough Trade - 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

• Skunk Anansie Live - Rough Trade - 6:00 PM

• Sophie Ellis Bextor - Royal Concert Hall - 7:30 PM

• Ghostly Hounds Live - The Grove Notts - 7:30 PM

FRIDAY

• The Goodness - Billy Bootleggers - 4:00 PM

• Miss Winehouse & Me - Basford United FC - 7:00 PM

• Cold Brewed Presents - Rough Trade - 8:00 PM

• Prince Special - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

SATURDAY

• Marvin Humes Noughties Baby Tour - Binks Yard - 3:00 PM

• Random Hand - Saltbox Bar - 7:00 PM

• The Runawayz Live - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

SUNDAY

• Freddie Star & Meatloaf Tribute - 3:00 PM

• Junk Whale - JT Soar - 7:30 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

20°C 🌡️ 11°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.

Saturday

20°C 🌡️ 11°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.

Sunday

19°C 🌡️ 9°C | Sunny intervals.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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