Hello weekend. Whether you’re after food festivals, outdoor adventures, family days out or live music, there’s plenty happening across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire over the next few days…
⭐ Editor’s Choice
🎡 Nottingham Goose Fair
One of Europe’s largest travelling funfairs returns to the Forest Recreation Ground with more than 400 rides, attractions, food stalls and fairground favourites. Running from Friday through to early October, it’s the biggest event in the East Midlands this weekend. [visit-nott…hire.co.uk], [visit-nott…hire.co.uk]
🎭 Derby Festé
Derby city centre transforms into a giant outdoor arts venue on Saturday with circus performances, dance, music and family entertainment filling the streets. Most events are free. Details HERE
🍴 Louth Food & Drink Festival
One of Lincolnshire’s most-loved foodie events returns on Sunday, bringing artisan producers, street food and local makers into the heart of Louth. Details (Here)
📍 Nottinghamshire
🎡 Goose Fair
Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham Friday onwards
Nottingham’s most famous annual event is back with thrills, family rides and all the traditional fair treats. [visit-nott…hire.co.uk], [visit-nott…hire.co.uk]
🏃 Robin Hood Half Marathon
Victoria Embankment, Nottingham Sunday
Thousands of runners will take part in one of the city’s biggest sporting events. Expect a great atmosphere along the route. [visit-nott…hire.co.uk],
🎨 Raw Material Exhibition
Bromley House Library Saturday
Artist Paul Harraway’s response to the Alan Sillitoe collection goes on display in a fascinating free exhibition. [visit-nott…hire.co.uk]
🌳 Clumber Park Dirty Dozen
Worksop Saturday
A brand-new 12-mile trail race through beautiful National Trust countryside. [nationaltrust.org.uk]
📍 Derbyshire
🎭 Derby Festé
Derby City Centre Saturday
Outdoor theatre, performances, circus acts and spectacular family entertainment across the city. Free entry.
🇯🇵 Japan FEST
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Sunday
Food, culture, crafts and traditional Japanese experiences in one of Derbyshire’s most picturesque settings. [TICKETS]
🚣 Matlock Bath Illuminations
Matlock Bath Saturday & Sunday evening
Decorated illuminated boats return to the River Derwent for one of Derbyshire’s most iconic autumn traditions.
🏛️ Hardwick Hall Exhibitions
Near Chesterfield
Explore the fascinating exhibitions “Bess’s Dream” and “Bess: Unframing the Family”, offering fresh insights into one of Derbyshire’s most remarkable historic figures. [nationaltrust.org.uk]
📍 Leicestershire
🏊 East Leake End of Season Triathlon
Loughborough Sunday
One of the UK’s longest-running late-season triathlon events returns for another year. [allevents.in]
🎵 Annie Duggan & Rob Hines
Leicestershire County Council What’s On Programme Friday evening
Live music in an intimate setting as part of the county’s cultural programme. [leicesters…ire.gov.uk]
🖼️ Hello Heritage Festival
Across North West Leicestershire Throughout September
Guided walks, exhibitions and heritage events celebrating local history and culture. [goleicestershire.com]
🎨 Barbara Bagley: Five Villages Exhibition
Loughborough Final weekend
A chance to catch this free exhibition before it closes. [goleicestershire.com], [leicesters…ire.gov.uk]
📍 Lincolnshire
🍴 Louth Food & Drink Festival
Louth Sunday
Food producers, local drinks, demonstrations and plenty of street food make this one of the county’s standout autumn events.
🥕 Spalding Farmers’ Market
Spalding Market Place Saturday
Browse fresh local produce from growers and makers across South Lincolnshire. [HERE]
🏖️ Great British Beach Clean
Sandilands Sunday
Help protect Lincolnshire’s coastline while enjoying a walk by the sea. [nationaltrust.org.uk]
🐛 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail
Belton Estate, Grantham All weekend
A family-friendly interactive trail inspired by the beloved children’s story. [nationaltrust.org.uk],
👨👩👧👦 Best Family Days Out
✅ Goose Fair, Nottingham
✅ Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail, Belton Estate
✅ Derby Festé
✅ Japan FEST Buxton
✅ Clumber Park family walks
✅ Louth Food & Drink Festival
🌿 Great Outdoors
🥾 Ilam Park guided walks, Peak District
🏃 Clumber Park trail events
🚶 Grantham Historical Walk
🏖️ Sandilands Beach Clean
🚴 Robin Hood Half Marathon spectator fun
This Weekend’s Takeaway
If you only do three things this weekend:
- 🎡 Goose Fair in Nottingham
- 🎭 Derby Festé
- 🍴 Louth Food & Drink Festival
That’s a pretty perfect East Midlands weekend. 🍂🎉
