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Bike Coding by Nottinghamshire Police

Bring your bike along for postal coding by Nottinghamshire Police, as well as advice on issues which are causing you concern and crime prevention.
World Bee Day

We're celebrating World Bee Day on Sunday 22nd May with the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers Association. Join us for lots of bee-themed fun for all of the family and also help raise money for beekeepers in Ukraine. FREE admission!
Heritage Crafts Day

On Sunday 31st July we're celebrating heritage crafts with demonstrations of rag-rug making, willow weaving, crochet, black smithing and much more! FREE admission.
Life Drawing May 2022

Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Wednesday evening at the Heritage Centre for life drawing sessions with a live model each week. Just £9 per session, online booking essential!

Tearoom

Relax, unwind and enjoy tasty treats in our enticing tearoom.
Help save Canalside

Please help save the Canalside Heritage Centre from closure through our Emergency Fundraising Appeal!
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.
Exhibitions

We have an exciting and diverse 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!
What we do
Volunteering

Interested in volunteering? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
Heritage Centre Back Open As Usual

The Heritage Centre is now back open as usual after having to temporarily close.
Jobs

The latest job opportunities at the Canalside Heritage Centre.
The Story of our Waterways

Discover the rich and fascinating heritage of our local waterways.