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?
We're the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre and the region’s leading venue for theatre and dance for children and families.
Pavilion Café
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Gallery Café
Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Tue - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Djanogly Theatre
A seamless blend of circus art and theatre to charm and surprise.
Returning to Lakeside the ever-popular Luminarium, Architects of Air present Myriad, a brand new design.
Djanogly Theatre
Family theatre where you help shape the story, with a pair of silly 'history professors'. For ages 6+.
Performing Arts Studio
Family VR experience from the Science Museum Group, retracing Tim Peake's 400km journey back to earth. Suitable for 7+.
Djanogly Recital Hall
An evening with award-winning guitarist Sean Shibe playing Scottish lute pieces, Frank Martin, Thomas Adès and JS Bach.
Djanogly Theatre
Join this hilarious Alyssia Kyria for a comedy show, all about the bonkers world of parenting.
Let us help make the most of your visit, with our inspirational itineraries. There is something for everyone!
If you’re a nature lover is there any better way to spend the day than outdoors surrounded by greenery, water, and wildlife?
Enjoy a day out at Lakeside full of creativity and inspiration with free exhibitions and installations all year round.
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…
Find everything you need to know about visiting Lakeside Arts. See below for our opening times, how to get to us, and access information.
Find the opening times for all of our wonderful spaces and buildings here.