Activities and Family Activities in Nottingham

Discover Nottingham
Nottingham is home to several high-profile sports clubs. These include two notable Football League clubs in the shape of Nottingham Forest which, along with Liverpool, is one of only two clubs in England to have won consecutive European Cups and Notts County which is the oldest professional football club in the world. Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is a top level county cricket club, whilst both the National Ice Centre and the National Watersports Centre are also located in the city. No matter what your level of fitness, sports classes offer something for everyone. You won't need any special kit or equipment to take part, just comfortable clothes and a pair of sports shoes.

Visit Nottingham and you will discover plenty of things to do every day of the year. Go into the great outdoors and discover our fascinating network of caves and the enchanting Sherwood Forest. Or why not immerse yourself in our county's history and culture, from Robin Hood and Nottingham Castle to literary heroes such as and DH Lawrence.

The National Water Sports Centre is based at Holme Pierrepont, with a 2000-metre regatta lake for rowing, canoeing and sailing, and a white water slalom canoe course fed from the river. A number of other sailing, rowing and canoeing clubs are also based along the River Trent, as is the boat builder Raymond Sims.

Nottingham Leander Swimming Club is the largest swimming and water polo club in Nottingham. Their goal is to promote and take part in competitive swimming and water polo. All Club teaching/coaching processes are devised with this aim in mind and all swimmers are taught the correct techniques to achieve maximum potential.

No matter what the weather, Nottinghamshire offers visitors and residents alike the opportunity to explore outdoors and take in some of the fantastic outdoor landscapes and attractions we have to offer. Experience cycling trails through Sherwood Forest as the leaves turn in autumn, or in spring, take the family and your picnic blanket to Clumber Park.

Kids & Family Activities

Nottingham has no shortage of clubs, activity centres and educational groups to stimulate little minds, encourage peer interaction and run off some steam. With a great variety of attractions and days out to choose from..
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Kids Sports Clubs

Sometimes we all need to let off steam and sport is the best way to do it - for energetic youngsters anyway! Take a look to see what clubs and classes for kids are available in Nottingham area
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Boxing Clubs

In Nottingham boxing clubs the trainer can show you the basic techniques you need to start boxing, For those at an intermediate level they aim to build on strong fundamentals and the basics of sparring.
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Kayaking and Canoeing

Canoe and Kayaking Clubs offer you the chance to come along and experiment with a variety of boats. Canoeing is one of the most accessible and sociable sports with something for every age, ability and pace of life
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Scuba Diving

If you would like to learn to Scuba, improve your Scuba Diving with PADI courses and lessons, or just go recreational or technical Scuba Diving, the Scuba Diving clubs in Nottingham are the people to show you how!
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Golf Clubs

Every county has its collection of 'must play' courses and Nottingham is no stranger to owning such a list. Norwood Park, one of the few courses in England to be designed by an American, is a magnificent course that's worthy of any golfer's attention.
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Boating and Cruises

Boating and cruises in Nottingham offers tranquil moorings for narrow boats, canal boats and cruisers with superb facilities and only a walk away from all the attractions and amenities of the city center.
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Karting

Nottinghamshire is well served by kart tracks with excellent venues to choose from. ELK Racing and Amen Corner are outdoor circuits and the remainder are indoors.
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Rock & Wall Climbing

Rock Out the perfect choice for anyone who already has an interest in climbing indoors either bouldering or roped climbing and wants to make that first step outside. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is the representative body for climbers
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Skydiving and Aerial Sports

Tandem skydiving in Nottingham is the ultimate mixture of adrenaline, sightseeing and realizing a dream off the bucket list - as jumping from 13,000ft not only provides incredible views of the East Midlands.
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Cooking Classes

Learn to cook dishes of the local cuisine. Cooking Classes in Nottingham, Workshops to learn the most typical dishes of the local cuisine with chefs, Cooking Classes, Food Walks, Culinary Tours, Wine Tastings, Eat With Locals
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