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.
17th and 18th August 2013: Caribbean Carnival
15th to 19th May 2013: Moscow State Circus
16th June 2013: FREE Xplorer Event
27 Apr - 2 May: Moscow State Circus
28th and 29th July 2012: Nottinghamshire Pride
30 Aug 2012: Family Sport & Fun Day
30th March 2013: Easter Egg Hunt
3-7 Oct 12: Goose Fair
4 June: Sports Days
5 Nov 2012: Fireworks Display (FREE)
Goose Fair (FREE)
Nottingham Play Day and Parklife (FREE)
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17th and 18th August 2013: Caribbean Carnival
17th and 18th August 2013
The Forest Recreation Ground will be transformed by culinary delights, colourful costumes and cheering crowds as the Nottingham Caribbean Carnival takes over on 17th and 18th August 2013.
The Nottingham Caribbean Carnival is one of Nottingham's most spectacular and colourful events with two days of FREE family entertainment for all to enjoy.
From 12 noon until 9.00 pm you can treat yourself to some speciality Jamaican food, take part in a range of workshops, enjoy strolling around the variety of stalls or have a ride on the funfair. Last entry onto the site is 8.30 pm.
This is a FREE event for all ages and communities with live local, national and international artists and DJs, sounds on the park, the BIG parade, funfair, giant inflatables, quad bikes, water zorbers, bungee trampolines, craft stalls and world foods.
The carnival parade is on Sunday, leaving the city centre at 2pm, arriving at carnival site between 4pm and 5pm.
The event is a fantastic celebration of vibrant Caribbean culture and provides an great way to spend the weekend for many people across all communities.
Forthcoming event dates:
Saturday 17 August 2013
Sunday 18 August 2013
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Current reviews for Forest Recreation Ground
Review title : Moscow State circus, added by : Kathleen (18/05/2013)
Event reviewed : 15th to 19th May 2013: Moscow State Circus
"My OH loves circuses, and has been to every one that has come to Nottingham in recent years.
We've gradually introduced all of the younger members of our family to the circus, and only had the 4 year old who hadn't yet been.
This one was not the best we have seen, it somehow didn't have the "WOW factor" of ones we've been to recently (especially in comparison to the Chinese State circus)
Nevertheless, it still made for a great afternoon's entertainment. The aforementioned 4 year old enjoyed most of it immensely, so of course we enjoyed watching him be amazed by acrobats and his jaw drop at the jugglers. The 14 year old has been dragged along to several circuses now, but still found enough to enjoy to make it worthwhile to forego his xbox for a few hours !
We won these tickets in a "Things to do on Nottingham" competition, and they arrived very quickly. Thank you!
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Review title : Moscow State Cirus, added by : Unknown user (16/05/2013)
Event reviewed : 15th to 19th May 2013: Moscow State Circus
"a must see wow show, it has everything, The show kept two 4year olds entertained from start to finish, they loved the clowns. very entertaining,"
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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."
