--- title: Discover family days out in Nottingham date: 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 author: "rhys@weareabstrakt.com" canonical_url: "https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/family-days-out-nottingham" section: News --- [IIN News](/news/)  /  [Promoted City](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/categories/promoted-city) # Discover family days out in Nottingham ![Dc42c302940a7fb3126468b0181ba7dc0571be2b 1920x1080 q75fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_1225x690_crop_center-center_none/788/dc42c302940a7fb3126468b0181ba7dc0571be2b-1920x1080-q75fitclipautoformat.jpg) If you're entertaining toddlers or teenagers, Nottingham's got loads to offer the whole family – from exploring historic caves to action-packed gaming! **Posted:** Jul 2025 --- ### **Check out these budget-friendly activities and things to do or for even more inspiration, download the** ***free*** [**It’s in Nottingham app**](https://qrco.de/be9W9S) **to find family-friendly fun in the city centre!** ### **The Robin Hood Adventure Trail** **★ Free family day out** Our [Robin Hood Adventure Trail](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/robin-hood-adventure-trail) is great for younger children, and completely free*.* Help Robin Hood find his treasure but beware - there might be some of Robin’s arch-enemies lurking nearby! Pick up your trail map from venues including Broadway Cinema and Nottingham Castle, and once you’ve found all of our local legend’s friends and foes, you’ll earn an exclusive badge as a memento for completing the trail. ### **Nottingham Contemporary** **★ Free family day out ★ Wet weather friendly ★ Sensory** We’re lucky to have one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK here in Nottingham, and even more lucky that Nottingham Contemporary regularly hosts loads of family-friendly activities – especially during school holidays. In the meantime, the gallery is free to enter and has family explorer resources and sensory bags available to use during your visit. The Toast Cafe also has a sensory-friendly menu for younger children. ### **Disco Bowl** **★ Wet-weather friendly** Looking for an action-packed afternoon with the family? Embrace your competitive streak at Disco Bowl! This family-friendly venue has a bowling alley and a unique indoor golf course inspired by Nottingham’s landmarks. Make the most of it with their Combo Deals or dive into the karaoke box and sing your heart out. ### **City of Caves** **★ Wet weather friendly ★ History** **Sensible shoes and warm clothing recommended** Did you know? Nottingham has over 800 caves hidden beneath the city streets! Explore the biggest publicly accessible section of our incredible cave network at the [City of Caves](https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves) – part of the National Justice Museum. These original sandstone caves date back to the Dark Ages so keep an eye out for wells, underground cellars plus a medieval tannery and even a WW2 air raid shelter as you explore! Enjoy the breathtaking experience as you see where people lived and worked under our city. ### **Broadway Cinema** **★ Wet weather friendly ★ Affordable family entertainment** Broadway Cinema is a nationally-recognised independent cinema - yet another amazing cultural venue that we’re lucky to enjoy in our city! Their Family Film Club runs every Saturday afternoon - showing a popular family favourite from contemporary to classic! It runs on a 'Pay What You Feel' model to prevent the price from being a barrier to families, with prices ranging from £2 to £10 a ticket. Each week is a different film, with previous screenings including Toy Story 2 and Mary Poppins. [Book your tickets for the Family Film Club here.](https://www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on) ### **National Ice Centre** **★ Wet weather friendly ★ Family time  ★ New skills** The National Ice Centre is a great place for all ages and they've got a whole heap of activities to keep the whole family entertained, plus equipment hire to help beginners of all ages get their balance on the ice. During school holidays, you’ll find loads of extra holiday activities and a holiday club. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, grab some affordable, kid-friendly grub from the on-site café and restaurant. Visit the [National Ice Centre website ](https://national-ice-centre.com/)to view activities and timetables. ### Nottingham Playhouse **★ Wet weather friendly ★ Family time  ★ New skills** Nestled in Wellington Circus, Nottingham Playhouse offers a brilliant mix of creative summer activities for kids and families. Whether your child dreams of singing on stage, acting in their own play, learning sword-fighting safely, or diving into imaginative storytelling, Nottingham Playhouse’s summer line-up is a creative treasure trove. Keep an eye on their website for booking details as slots are popular! ### **The Cornerhouse** **★ Wet weather friendly ★ Action-packed activities** The Cornerhouse is a hive of activity and has a bounty of entertainment all under one roof - from a cinema, to restaurants, and even an adventure golf course! The Vue Cinema features upgraded seating, cutting-edge sound and visual technology, and a sleek new interior, it’s the perfect place to catch the latest family blockbusters in comfort and style. **The Funstation** is a vibrant family-fun centre, full to the brim with activities for everyone to enjoy. It offers carnival games along with a miniature bowling alley to keep everyone entertained. Enjoy old favourites like Pacman, Space Invaders, and video games - and you can even pull out your best moves on the dance machine! Also based in The Cornerhouse is **Lost City Adventure Golf**. Described as ‘epic fun for the whole family’, it’s a great activity that immerses you into a tropical storm with two courses full of obstacles to complete. There’s even a Tiki Bar to quench your thirst along the way – adventuring in the Lost City is thirsty work! ### **Beauty Temple** **★ A special treat ★ Wet weather friendly ★ Bestie day out** Nottingham’s royal-themed salon, Beauty Temple, offers a ‘Mummy & Me’ package, where you can indulge in one adult treatment and two children’s mini treatments. Once you’re pampered out, round up your session with a hot chocolate and a cake, and leave with a gift for your little one. Beauty Temple offer a mini-retreat for \*little spa lovers, a magical experience which includes three luxe mini spa treats, a chance to paint your own La Bu Bu ceramic keepsake, and a delicious mocktail to sip while you relax. Ideal for birthday celebrations or a bestie day out, it’s a fun and fabulous way to feel pampered and create unforgettable memories. Find out more and book via the [Beauty Temple website](https://beautytemple.co.uk/nottingham-city/family-packages). *\*Suitable for 5-15 year olds. Limited availability.* ### **Penny Lane** ★ **Wet weather friendly  ★ Making memories** Popular games bar, Penny Lane, is located in the historic Lace Market area of the city centre. It’s packed full of retro arcade games, including air hockey, 2p machines, table football and a ‘Donkey Derby’ among many others. Food and drink is available, so it’s a great spot for an extended lunch - or to hang out for an afternoon! Penny Lane is open from midday all week throughout the school holidays, and under 18’s are welcome until 6pm every day when accompanied by a parent. ### **Roxy Lanes** **★ Wet weather friendly ★ Party atmosphere** [Roxy Lanes](https://roxyleisure.co.uk/) brings a playground under one roof with a wide range of fun games – ten-pin bowling, shuffleboard, American pool, a batting cage, golf, a karaoke room and a photo booth for you to capture your memories! Children are allowed to join in with the games and enjoy the American-style food on offer – from hotdogs to chicken wings and American-style pizzas. 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