What's On

Robin Hood Exhibition

23 March-31 October

Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest, Nottingham. Universal Films has teamed up with Nottingham to bring an exclusive exhibition of Ridley Scott's blockbuster film Robin Hood. The Nottingham Castle exhibition will feature the character costumes of Robin Hood, plus Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, Little John, King Richard I and Prince John. It will also feature other costumes, props, weaponry and behind the scenes assets from the movie. It will provide an amazing chance to see the original props, weaponry, set pieces and costumes from the film up close.

Sherwood Forest will be displaying other memorabilia including a large wooden cart from the movie that you can sit in and watch behind the scenes footage on large screens. The existing visitor exhibition telling the story of Robin and his Sherwood home has undergone a major refurbishment and will also be open for the media to preview before being opened to the public.

Admission information: Notitngham Castle opening times: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm. Admission charges: Joint ticket with the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard Adult £5.50; Child/Concession £4; Family ticket £15. City care holder: Weekdays - admission to the exhibition £1 Adults, 50p Child/Concessions.

Sherwood Visitor Centre opening times: Daily 10am - 4.30pm. Car park charges apply at weekends, Bank Holidays and daily in school holidays - £3. Admission to the exhibition is free.
For futher information please contact: www.viewnottingham.co.uk

Dowager Duchess of Devonshire's 90th Birthday Celebrations

31 March-31 October

Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP. Personal artefacts celebrate the duchess’s life and work.Held at her stunning home. Telephone: 01246 565 300 or visit website.
For futher information please contact: www.chatsworth.org

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

9-12 September

Blenheim Palace, Gloucestershire. One of the world's premier three-star, three-day events. Set in the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace, the horse trials offer a fabulous opportunity to see some of the world's finest riders and horses in competition.
For futher information please contact: www.cotswolds.com

Severn Bore

10 September

Various locations in Gloucestershire. From the Atlantic Ocean, a tide enters the Bristol Channel, forcing its way up the Severn Estuary causing the bore of up to 15 metres high over a distance of around 25 miles between Awre and Gloucester. Surfers come from all over to experience this famous event. It is one of only three surfable tidal waves in the world.
For futher information please contact: www.cotswolds.com