FOUR days of circus-themed Easter fun are coming to Nottingham Castle, with the promise of a programme jam-packed with activities for families and visitors of all ages during the bank holiday weekend.
The “Easter Weekender”, which will run from 15 to 18 April 2022, 10am to 4pm, will feature a trail of bespoke eggs hidden throughout the grounds. Explorers will need to collect a letter from each egg to claim a chocolate treat from the Castle Visitor Centre.
Circus entertainers, a bubble-ologist and stilt walkers, will roam the grounds with live music in the historic bandstand throughout the day. Daily circus workshops and a glitter face-painter are also guaranteed to draw the crowds.
A trail of beautifully decorated owls, which previously formed The Nottingham Wise Owl Walk organised by Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), will provide the perfect opportunity for selfies. Each of the ten wise owls is completely unique and has Nottingham related names including The Sheriff of Nottinghoot, Lacey, Ey Up Duck! and Raleigh Apple.
Entrance to the festival will be included as part of the general admission with a discount for Nottingham residents in postcodes NG1 to NG16, plus other ticket options as outlined on the website. Timed entry to Robin Hood Adventures is also included in the price as well as access to the new exhibition entitled Laura Knight & Caroline Walker: A Female Gaze.
A range of different acts will feature over the four days including renowned tabla player Mendi Singh who has played all over the world as well as previously collaborating and performing with Peter Gabriel, Darius Brubeck, Shalil Shankar, Take That and Malkit Singh MBE.
The “Easter Weekender” will run from 15 to 18 April 2022, 10am to 4pm and will feature a trail of bespoke eggs hidden throughout the grounds. Explorers will need to collect a letter from each egg to claim a chocolate treat from the Castle Visitor Centre.
Where is Nottingham Castle?
About Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle, operated by not-for-profit charity Nottingham Castle Trust, is a must-see heritage attraction located in the heart of the city. Situated on the historic “Castle Rock”, visitors can step into the epic retelling of Robin Hood and experience 1,000 years of history of the rebellious city in a more accessible and revealing way than ever.
The historical landmark has undergone a £30m conservation, renovation, and redevelopment, which includes the creation of new art galleries housing permanent collections of fine-art and touring exhibitions, new mixed reality games, a state-of-the-art visitor centre and an outdoor family adventure playground, Hood’s Hideout.
Nottingham Castle’s Temporary Exhibitions space welcomes prestigious local and touring exhibitions throughout the year, where visitors can enjoy an ever-changing variety of must-see pioneering works from a range of both homegrown and international artists.
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