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
Children & Families
Outdoor
Luminarium: Timisien
Sat 23 – Sun 31 May 2026
Architects of Air present the ever-popular Luminarium, explore a wonderful world of light and colour.
Children & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Boxed In
Sun 31 May 2026
Through movement, visual storytelling and gentle humour, explore life's invisible rules. For ages 3-6.
Highlights
See all our events
Workshop
Creative Workshops for Adults
Sat 16 May – Sat 27 Jun 2026
Bringing you art, movement, writing and singing workshops it inspire and get those creative juices flowing.
Workshop
Literature
Exhibition
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Gallery
Writing Through Time
Sat 6 Jun 2026
Join writer Ben Macpherson to explore the artworks from our Drawn Through Time exhibition through a writing workshop.
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Drawn Through Time
Sat 9 May – Sun 26 Jul 2026
Drawing inspiration from Titian’s rare woodcut, four artists utilize meticulous, slow-process drawing to re-evaluate history.
Children & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
The Dinosaurs are Back!
Sun 7 Jun 2026
A one-man adventure with poetry, rap, dance... and lots of dinosaurs! Part of Nottingham Poetry Festival. For ages 5+.
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.
