Riverside Reading Club

Love reading? Then why not join our Riverside Reading Club? This welcoming group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm.

The Club is currently reading Union Street by Pat Barker.

Please note the reading club will NOT take place on either 6th July or 2nd August. The group will instead meet on Tuesday 30th July.

It's free to join the Riverside Reading Club and there's no need to book.

Latest

Archaeology Walk August 2024

Join our walk leader on Saturday 10th August at 12pm for a walk along the Trent to learn about the amazing archaeological finds made on the River and discover how people have lived in and changed the landscape since prehistory. Free to join, booking essential!
Wander the Waterways August 2024

Join our volunteer guide on Sunday 4th August and Monday 26th August at 12pm for a Wander the Waterways walk! Discover fascinating local stories about the canal and river and uncover the areas natural beauty. Free to join!
Well Cafe

Mind Nottinghamshire are providing a Well Cafe at the Heritage Centre every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm for anyone who would benefit from a friendly and welcoming environment to break up their week. It's free to come along and snacks and refreshments will be served.
Life Drawing July 2024

Come and join our friendly open art group. Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the Canalside Heritage Centre we host varied life drawing study with a roster of live models. The sessions are informal, fun, untutored and open to all abilities. Refreshments and basic drawing materials are included. £10 per person.

Well Cafe

Mind Nottinghamshire are providing a Well Cafe at the Heritage Centre every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm for anyone who would benefit from a friendly and welcoming environment to break up their week. It's free to come along and snacks and refreshments will be served.
Life Drawing July 2024

Come and join our friendly open art group. Every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the Canalside Heritage Centre we host varied life drawing study with a roster of live models. The sessions are informal, fun, untutored and open to all abilities. Refreshments and basic drawing materials are included. £10 per person.
Canalside Natter and Knit Group

Natter and knit, chat and crochet - a social group to share skills, patterns and wool. Bring your own projects, needles and any unwanted wool you can spare. Wednesday 1pm - 3pm. Starting on the 19th October FREE to join and FREE refreshments
Patchwork Group

Learn this traditional craft technique at our weekly Patchwork Group and turn recycled materials into something beautiful!

Tearoom

Relax, unwind and enjoy tasty treats in our enticing tearoom.
Visit us

Our tearoom is open with plenty of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Read more about the COVID safe measures and guidelines we have put in place to help keep all staff, volunteers and visitors safe.
World War Two and the 'Idle Women'

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we spoke with local historian Jill Oakland about the little-known story of the efforts of the Inland Waterway women or 'Idle Women' who volunteered to operate canal boats carrying vital goods and supplies during the Second World War.
What we do
Exhibitions

We have an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions by local artists and creatives throughout the year at the Heritage Centre, showcasing the very best that the local area has to offer!
Jobs

The latest job opportunities at the Canalside Heritage Centre.
Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
Donate

It costs over £500 per day to keep the Canalside Heritage Centre open. Please donate to help us continue to serve the local community.
The Story of our Waterways

Discover the rich and fascinating heritage of our local waterways.
Patchwork Group

Learn this traditional craft technique at our weekly Patchwork Group and turn recycled materials into something beautiful!