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Things to do in East Midlands

Across East Midlands there are 1,252 days out recorded in 9 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Nottingham has the most to choose from, followed by Northampton and Derby.

The mix includes 1,002 free to visit, 144 indoor and 1,042 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Pets Corner, Stoughton Grange Farm Park, Buckton Fields Amphibian Area, Wicksteed Park and Boost Trampoline Parks — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in East Midlands

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Whitworth Park and Sparrow Park.
    673 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Little Monkeys Play Centre and The Rutland.
    188 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Paxton's Rock Garden and Wild Thyme Garden.
    123 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Calke Abbey and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
    66 places
  5. 05
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Longcliffe Golf Club and Rushcliffe Golf Club.
    32 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Art Box and Castle Fine Art Gallery.
    21 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in East Midlands?

This guide maps 1,252 places to visit across East Midlands, spread across 9 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in East Midlands?

Recognisable names in East Midlands include Pets Corner, Stoughton Grange Farm Park, Buckton Fields Amphibian Area and Wicksteed Park. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in East Midlands?

1,002 of the places listed for East Midlands are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in East Midlands on a rainy day?

144 indoor options are recorded across East Midlands — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on East Midlands kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.