Exhibition

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Djanogly Gallery

Angear Visitor Centre

Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe

Sat 25 Jan – Sun 27 Apr 2025

This free exhibition unites art and science in a captivating exploration of the quantum universe, celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

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Children & Families

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Performing Arts Studio

Space Descent

Sat 24 May – Sun 1 Jun 2025

Family VR experience from the Science Museum Group, retracing Tim Peake's 400km journey back to earth. Suitable for 7+.

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A family walk along a park path towards Lakeside Arts

A tram travels past Lakeside Arts

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Booking Tickets

Freshly baked scones

A person in a wheelchair enjoys an accessible swing.

A vast lake with stone lion ornament

A small boy in a blue hoodie sits at a cafe table

Family Facilities

A light bright shop space with square shelves and colourful displays.

Colourful rowing boats sat at the side of the lake, with the Trent building in the background.

Two secondary school students in uniform painting in yellows, reds and oranges as part of a school trip at Lakeside Arts.

Schools & educators

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University Students

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Families & Children

Lakeside's Performing Arts Studio setup for a drinks reception.

Celebrations & Events

Lakeside's theatre with a full audience, a speaker at a lecturn and four empty chairs on stage.

Meetings & Conferences

Eleven actors on stage in orange costumes and in a jungle scene, with the moon overhead.

Artistic & rehearsal hire

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Catering For Your Event

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Jobs & Volunteering

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A black and white photograph of an outdoor swimming pool on the site where Lakeside Arts now sits

Sekou Keita, a musician, sits surrounded by an orchestra with headphones on

A woman walking through luminarium which is glowing with reds and purples.

Grass interspersed with daisies, a winding path and a small tree just coming into lead dominate the foreground. Children playing in Highfields Park, an ice cream van and Lakeside Arts' DH Lawrence Pavilion are in the background. A bright blue sky with white fluffy clouds is overhead.

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Family Workshops

Children & Families

Workshop

Family Workshops

Sun 4 May – Sat 30 Aug 2025

This summer we're bringing you a range of family-friendly workshops... from free drop-in sessions to week-long Summer Schools, take a look below:

Free Workshops

Children & Families

Workshop

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Learning Studio

Summer Family Workshops

Sat 2 – Sat 30 Aug 2025

Free family workshops, inspired by our Material Worlds exhibition, booking is required. Suitable for ages 5+.

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Children & Families

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Learning Studio

Summer Family Workshops – SEND Sessions

Wed 6 – Wed 27 Aug 2025

Free family workshops, inspired by our Material Worlds exhibition, booking is required. Suitable for ages 5+.

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Children & Families

A small child wearing a blue cap sits with his Dad, handling museum objects.

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University of Nottingham Museum

Angear Visitor Centre

Festival of Archaeology

Sat 26 Jul 2025

A free, drop-in museum session, exploring the Romans for the Festival of Archaeology. Suitable for ages 7+.

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For ages 3-6

Children & Families

Workshop

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Performing Arts Studio

Animal Craft Workshop

Sun 18 May 2025

A fun and interactive craft workshop as we journey through the Animal Kingdom. For ages 3-6.

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Workshop

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Performing Arts Studio

Messy Paint Workshop

Sun 1 Jun 2025

Dive into a world of bold colours, swirling brushstrokes and exciting textures in this hands-on workshop. For ages 3-6.

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Workshop

Small hands playing with paper, surrounded by craft supplies.

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Performing Arts Studio

Paper Weaving Workshop

Sun 8 Jun 2025

Spark creativity with this interactive workshop, perfect for little ones. For ages 3-5.

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For ages 6+

Children & Families

Workshop

A group of children take part in a movement workshop in a well lit space with dark floors.

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Performing Arts Studio

Make a Rubbish Myth Workshop

Sun 4 May 2025

A fun workshop for kids focusing on clowning, humour and storytelling. For ages 8-12.

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Children & Families

Workshop

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Visual Arts Studio

Needlepoint Felt Making Workshop

Tue 27 May 2025

Create something unique in this creative workshop, the perfect May half-term activity. Ages 10+.

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Children & Families

Workshop

A green sock puppet with red ears and a smiley face

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Visual Arts Studio

Fabric Faces Workshop

Wed 28 May 2025

A hands-on workshop, get creative with fabric and felt. Perfect for May half-term. Ages 8-12.

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Visual Arts Studio

Fabric Sculptures Workshop

Thu 29 May 2025

A fun-filled May half-term workshop, taking inspiration from our exhibition Material Worlds. For ages 6-10.

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Children & Families

Workshop

Children take part in a physical ninja workshop

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Performing Arts Studio

Ninja Workshop

Thu 12 Jun 2025

Join this fun physical Ninja workshop in conjunction with No Dragon No Lion. Running, jumping and tumbling for ages 8+.

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Summer School and Gallery Art Group

Children & Families

Workshop

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Performing Arts Studio

Puppet Play in a Week

Monday 4 – Friday 8 August

Join award-winning puppetry company Half a String for an exciting week-long workshop. For ages 8+.

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Children & Families

Workshop

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Visual Arts Studio

Gallery Art Group

Saturdays 26 April – 24 May & 7 June – 5 July

Perfect for creative kids, this weekly art group meets in a relaxed, social setting. For ages 11-18.

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Children & Families

Workshop

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Visual Arts Studio

Gallery Art Group

Saturdays 11 January - 29 March

Let you creative expression flourish in our Gallery Art Group.

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