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School Holiday Activities - Nottingham City

This webpage has information for children and young people about activities taking place during School Holidays and Half Term weeks in Nottingham City. The next school holiday is the May Half Term and runs from Tuesday 26th until Friday 29th of May 2026.


Nottingham Early Help Partnership logo with a colorful tree graphic on a white background.

Discover a wide range of local support and opportunities through the Early Help Nottingham Groups and activities page. This resource brings together activities, services, and community groups designed to support children, young people, and families across Nottingham.


Nottingham City Libraries logo with green and gray rectangles on a white background, bordered by purple.

Nottingham City Libraries have a great selection of activities this half term. Themed craft activities around the iconic Winnie the Pooh! Plus more ‘make a robot’ sessions and a fantastic new theatre show all about slugs! Visit the Nottingham City Libraries Half Term Fun webpage for full listings.


Active Nottingham logo with green and white text on a green rectangle, set against a white background with a purple border.

Active Nottingham offers school holiday activities across six city leisure centres, including family swim sessions, flume rides, and the Swim School for kids. Visit the Active Nottingham website to find activities near you.


Logo with the text "Green's Windmill" beside a stylized windmill graphic on a purple background.

Stay up to date with what’s happening at Green's Windmill. From family-friendly activities and workshops to seasonal events, this page highlights everything coming up at this historic Nottingham landmark this half term.


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Discover a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events, and family-friendly creative activities taking place at one of the UK’s leading contemporary art venues. Nottingham Contemporary: Family Activities


National Ice Centre logo with blue swirling lines on a white background and a purple border.

Get ready for non-stop fun with Holiday Club! Designed for ages 7–13, each day is packed with high-energy activities, creative sessions, and confidence-boosting experiences to help every child shine on and off the ice. National Ice Centre Holiday Club


Are you looking for places where children eat free or at a reduced price this school holiday?

Places where Kids Eat Free at Money Saving Central

Restaurant Deals & Vouchers at Money Saving Expert

Find Your Local Park - Nottingham City Council’s parks provide opportunities for residents and visitors to play, exercise, think and relax - and they’re all free.

Last updated: 20 May 2026