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
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Splat!
Sun 1 Jun 2025
A family-friendly comedy about art and creativity, taking you through the history of visual art. For ages 3-6.
Children & Families
Workshop
May Half-Term
Sat 24 May – Sun 1 Jun 2025
Fill your May half-term with interactive experiences, creative workshops, theatre and free exhibitions
Highlights
See all our events
Children & Families
Outdoor
Luminarium: Myriad
Sat 24 May – Sun 1 Jun 2025
Returning to Lakeside the ever-popular Luminarium, Architects of Air present Myriad, a brand new design.
Children & Families
Multibuy
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+.
Music
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Iona Lane
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Highlands-based folk singer, songwriter, storyteller Iona Lane delivers poetic songs that link unheard stories with today’s world.
Circus
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Heka
Tue 3 Jun 2025
Everything is not as it seems... with a mesmerising performance of juggling and magic from Heka.
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.
