🌟 Editor’s Choice
Nottingham International Market
Old Market Square, Nottingham | Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October
If you only do one thing this weekend, make it this.
The city centre will be packed with traders from across the world selling artisan crafts, gifts, jewellery and street food. Whether you’re hunting for something unusual, grabbing lunch or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it’s one of the biggest free events taking place anywhere in the East Midlands this weekend.
📍 Nottinghamshire
Nottingham International Market
Old Market Square | Until Sunday 11 October
Browse traders from around the world selling crafts, gifts, jewellery and plenty of international street food. Perfect for a wander around the city centre.
Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk
Nottingham | Saturday 10 October
Thousands are expected to take part in this popular fundraising walk, helping support people living with dementia and their families.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Various Nottinghamshire locations | This weekend
Halloween season is officially underway with pumpkin patches opening across the county.
📍 Derbyshire
Peak District Autumn Adventures
October is one of the best times to explore the Peak District. Head to Mam Tor, Dovedale, Monsal Trail or Ladybower Reservoir for stunning autumn colours and some of the finest walking routes in Britain.
Chatsworth Estate
Combine an autumn walk with great food, shopping and one of the country’s most beautiful historic estates.
Bakewell Weekend Escape
Independent bookshops, cafés, riverside walks and, of course, Bakewell pudding make this one of Derbyshire’s most enjoyable day trips.
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📍 Leicestershire
Motown by Candlelight
Leicester Cathedral | Saturday evening
An atmospheric evening of classic Motown favourites performed by candlelight in one of Leicester’s most striking venues.
Lou Lou’s Vintage Market
Leicester | Saturday
Vintage fashion, antiques, homewares and artisan traders come together for one of the city’s most popular shopping events.
Discover Richard III’s Leicester
Spend the day exploring the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral and the fascinating story that put the city in the global spotlight.
📍 Lincolnshire
Explore Historic Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and the cobbled streets of the Bailgate never disappoint. Add independent shops, cafés and pubs and you’ve got a brilliant weekend city break.
Gainsborough Old Hall
With Halloween approaching, one of England’s best-preserved medieval manor houses offers the perfect historic day out.
Lincolnshire Coast Escape
From Cleethorpes to Sutton-on-Sea, the coast still makes a fantastic autumn weekend destination, especially when the beaches are quieter.
🎵 Live Music & Comedy
Funhouse Comedy Club
West Bridgford | Saturday
A great option if you’re after a laugh this weekend.
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Nottinghamshire | Saturday
A spectacular evening of classical favourites in a candlelit setting.
ELVANA: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
02 Academy Leicester | Saturday
Yes, exactly what it sounds like. One of the UK’s most entertaining tribute acts arrives in Leicester this weekend.
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🍴 Food & Drink Pick
Trent Bridge Festival of Festivals
Whether you’re into real ale, craft cider, prosecco, wine or street food, Trent Bridge is arguably the East Midlands foodie destination of the weekend.
👨👩👧 Family Picks
✅ Nottingham International Market
✅ Pumpkin Picking Across Nottinghamshire
✅ Chatsworth Estate
✅ Lincoln Castle
✅ Peak District Autumn Walks
