Nature to Explore
If you’re a nature lover is there any better way to spend the day than outdoors surrounded by greenery, water, and wildlife?
Creative by nature
Creative by Nature
Welcome to Lakeside arts
We're the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre and the region’s leading venue for theatre and dance for children and families.
EAT & DRINK:
Pavilion Café
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Gallery Café
Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
BOX OFFICE:
Tue - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Discover what's on
From towering sculptures to tiny puppets, we have arts and culture for everyone at Lakeside Arts. Check out our What's On page to find out more!
Don't miss
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Kate MccGwire
Sat 20 Sep 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
Returning to Djanogly Gallery with a solo exhibition, Kate MccGwire presents her extraordinary and compelling sculptures.
Theatre & Dance
nottdance festival
Wed 8 Oct – Sat 1 Nov 2025
Nottingham's festival of extraordinary dance, featuring artists from the city and across the world, and the voice of Nottingham residents at the heart of creation.
Highlights
See all our eventsChildren & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Plastic Drastic Fantastic
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Family dance theatre exploring our complex relationship with plastic. For ages 7+.
Exhibition
Angear Visitor Centre
Jo Fairfax
Sat 13 Sep 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
A solo exhibition from Jo Fairfax, presenting a series of 3D-printed sculptures exploring the emotions of the seven deadly sins.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Sealskin
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Playful and highly skilled physicality comes together with puppetry, storytelling and live music to tell this tale of the sea.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Kate MccGwire: Gallery Tours
Wed 8 Oct – Wed 3 Dec 2025
Join us for one of our Gallery Tours, offering an insightful perspective on this fascinating exhibition.
Shape Your day
Let us help make the most of your visit, with our inspirational itineraries. There is something for everyone!
Art Lovers
Enjoy a day out at Lakeside full of creativity and inspiration with free exhibitions and installations all year round.
Family Day Out
Lakeside is the perfect place to bring the whole family, there is something for every generation. We’ve picked a few (or eight) of our favourites…
PlanYour visit
Find everything you need to know about visiting Lakeside Arts. See below for our opening times, how to get to us, and access information.
Opening Times
Find the opening times for all of our wonderful spaces and buildings here.
