Forest Recreation Ground The Forest Recreation Ground sits about a mile north of the city centre and is well known to many visitors as the site of the annual Nottingham Goose Fair. In addition to hosting many other popular events, Forest Recreation Ground also has a variety of recreation facilities which includes football pitches, play areas, bowls greens and a number of designated leisure walks.
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14 Aug 11: Caribbean Carnival 14th August 2011 (FREE)
Experience the sights and sounds of the Caribbean on the 14th August at the Forest Recreation Ground from 12 noon until 9.30pm.
It will be a spectacular and fun packed day with fun for families and the whole community to enjoy.
The different activities on the site will include a Fun Fair and other rides as well as dozens of stalls selling traditional Caribbean, African and Asian cuisine and cultural arts and crafts. There will also be stalls providing lots of useful information of benefit to the public.
Also on Sunday there is the Highlight of the Carnival weekend, the BIG Parade featuring hundreds of young people from all different backgrounds wearing colourful costumes depicting numerous different themes. As is the case every year there will be stiff competition between the various troupes as they try to impress the judges for the different prizes on offer. The Carnival Parade leaves from Nottingham Castle at 2pm, making its way to the carnival site via the Market Square, Derby Road and Alfreton Road.
Add Nottingham's Caribbean Carnival to your diary so you don't miss the fun and the vibrant and pulsating troops parading through the streets of Nottingham.
Programme of Events
12.00 noon
Carnival begins
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Music from various locals performing on the main stage. Listen to 'Sounds in the Park' throughout the day from the Parade Stage, featuring popular local and national reggae, soca, R&B and soul DJs.
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
The BIG Parade! Follow the amazing colourful parade through the city centre, all the way to the Carnival Site at the Forest Recreation Ground.
4.00 pm - 6.30 pm
The BIG Parade takes to the stage with choreographed dance routines, cheer on your favourite troupe and help the judges decide on competition winners.
6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Live performances on the main stage, from top local, national and international reggae acts. Headliner to be announced soon!
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Current reviews for Forest Recreation Ground
Review title : Free family fun, added by : Lisa (05/06/2011)
Event reviewed : 4 June: Sports Days
"We had a very enjoyable day at this free event. There were lots of different activities that the whole family could get involved in, including football, rugby, cricket, running and even egg and spoon races! The kids were encouraged to try out all of the activities and, for each one they completed, a stamp was put into their cards. When they had filled their card up, the child received a prize.
It was all good, healthy outdoor fun and everyone there seemed to be having a fantastic time. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and even the goody bags they were handing out included things like pesto and vitamins, as well as some good information - so well worth having.
I really hope this event happens again next year, as we will definitely be attending. A really good day out for the whole family."
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Review title : Goose fair, added by : Bill (02/11/2008)
Event reviewed : 3-7 Oct 12: Goose Fair
"I visited several fairs this year with my family including Hull fair (which always claims to be bigger than Nottingham’s). Goose fair was brilliant this year; we went earlier than usual, during the day on the Saturday. It is great to be able to park safely and go on the Tram, my young kids always view this as one of the rides, plus I don‘t miss the walk back through the streets in the dark, carrying prizes and children looking for the car.Took this picture from the top of the Giant Wheel: What a view."
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Review title : 2008 Goose Fair, added by : Rob (07/10/2008)
Event reviewed : 3-7 Oct 12: Goose Fair
"Hook-a-Duck, Helter-Skelter, hot dogs and candyfloss; all the old favourites were there for the 2008 Goose Fair, ensuring something for everyone from 1 to 101! Running for over 700 years in Nottingham the fair is a chance for young and old to come together and experience the bright lights, rides (and food) that combine to make the event so special - a good night had by all."
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Review title : Hot dogs at the fair, added by : Mike (06/10/2008)
Event reviewed : 3-7 Oct 12: Goose Fair
"This years Goose Fair was a delight, we went on Friday at 7pm so we could get the most from the Lights and feel the atmosphere! This is the first year that my son could really understand and enjoy the whole thing and he loved it!You cannot beat Nottingham for a fairground visit, parking at Wilkinson Street and getting the tram to and from the fair not only extends the night: it is like an extra ride (but cheaper than the dodgems!) and everyone is excited and great fun.It feels safe and clean and I would recommend the Goose fair to everyone."
