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Seasonal👋 Meet peopleSat 19 – Sun 20 Sept · Nottingham
Autumn Festival at the Walled Garden
A weekend of plant sales, bric-a-brac and home bakes in Wollaton Park's recently restored Victorian walled garden.
Wollaton Hall Walled Garden, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE£2 donation per adult; children free
SeasonalUntil 4 Oct · Nottingham
Nottingham Goose Fair
A 700-year-old fairground tradition takes over Forest Recreation Ground for ten days — free to walk in, then pay per ride.
Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham, NG7 6JEFree entry; pay per ride
SeasonalSat 26 Sept · Derby
Derby Festé 2026
Derby's streets turn into a free outdoor stage for circus, dance and aerial spectacle for one day only.
Derby city centre, Derby, DerbyshireFree
Seasonal👋 Meet peopleUntil 31 Oct · Nottingham
Kids' Ghost Hunter Tours
Halloween week ghost-hunting for children through the real cells and courtrooms of Nottingham's former gaol, with crafts and spooky games.
National Justice Museum, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN£8.95 child / £7.95 accompanying adult (indicative — check venue)
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