June 2026 Nottinghamshire Heritage Events

Got some free time this June? Why not get involved with some heritage? Here's a list of just some of the heritage events across Nottinghamshire happening this June:

Wednesday 10th June: Lakeside Arts will be hosting the talk ‘“A revolution not a rebellion” Parliament’s response to the American Crisis in early 1775’ to coincide with the current exhibition ‘We The People’. In the talk, ‘Dr Robin Eagles, History of Parliament Trust, discusses key debates held in the Houses of Parliament during 1775, as Westminster grappled with the breakdown in relations with the American colonies’. Tickets are up to £3.50 per person and booking is required. Book your place here.

Monday 15th June: Creswell Crags will be hosting the online talk ‘Life in a Lower Palaeolithic World’. ‘Join Professor Rob Hosfield (University of Reading)…to discover the day-to-day lives and experiences of some of our earliest ancestors’. ‘Drawing on examples from across the ‘Old World’, this talk will explore how Lower Palaeolithic hominins dealt with some of the key challenges to their survival (e.g. threats from, and competition with, other carnivores; seasonal variations in food availability and weather conditions; abrupt environmental changes), and consider what this does, and doesn't (!), tell us about the behaviours and abilities of some of our earliest ancestors: in short, what sorts of humans were these?’. This event is free (donations suggested) but booking is required. Book your place here.

Tuesday 16th June: Head down to West Bridgford Library ‘for a free small group session with one of Inspire’s local history librarians to look at the variety of local maps available in Inspire libraries, with hints and tips on how to find and interpret them’. This event is free but booking is required. Book your place here.

Wednesday 17th June: Head to Worksop Library ‘for a fascinating talk about the life and work of local artist Emma Wilmot (1820 - 1898). This talk, by Dr. Richard Gaunt from the University of Nottingham, gives a fascinating insight into the life and times of Emma Wilmot, who resided in Worksop in the 1840s as wife of the Duke of Newcastle's agent. Discover more about this little-known artist of well-known Dukeries scenes, including Worksop Manor and Clumber’. Tickets cost up to £3.50 per person and booking is required. Book your place here.

Sunday 21st June: For Father’s Day, join Robin Hood and Friar Tuck for a captivating walk at Sherwood Forest. ‘Embark on a journey through time as we explore the rich tapestry of famous fathers from medieval history. On this guided walk, Robin and the Friar will recite tales of heroic knights, mighty kings, and valiant warriors who shaped the medieval world. Discover the fascinating stories behind renowned father figures whose legacies have echoed through the ages.’ Tickets cost up to £11 per person and booking is required. Book your place here.

Tuesday 30th June: At Beeston Library, ‘join author CJ DeBarra for a talk about the history of Nottingham’s Queer scene, focusing on the pubs, clubs and activism of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Learn about radical archiving and delve into the stories of the Nottinghamshire Queer History Archive. There will be a chance to see some of the LGBTQ+ artefacts from the  archive including badges,  publications and Gay News’. Tickets cost up to £3.50 per person and booking is required. Book your place here.

Above: Robin Hood by Richard Croft (CC BY-SA 2.0) in Sherwood Forest