Nottinghamshire Heritage and Tourism Network

30/07/2026

EMCCA has launched a survey for the tourism sector in Nottinghamshire. The Network has a great opportunity to be heard so please take the time to fill it in.

27/07/2026

This is an interesting opportunity for students looking to get experience in marketing and social media.

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity – Part-Time Social Media Assistant 🌟

Are you creative, enthusiastic, and looking to build a career in business, marketing, or social media? We'd love to hear from you!

Pleasley Pit Trust is a local heritage charity dedicated to preserving the rich history of Pleasley Pit while creating opportunities for education, community engagement, and local events. We are looking for a Volunteer Social Media Assistant to join our friendly team and help us share our story with the wider community.

You'll work closely with our Development Officer, supporting a range of exciting marketing projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience that will enhance your CV and help you develop real-world skills.

What you'll be doing:

✨ Creating and scheduling engaging social media content
✨ Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activities
✨ Assisting with graphic design using Canva (or similar tools)
✨ Helping to grow our online presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok
✨ Promoting events, projects, and fundraising activities
✨ Working alongside our Development Officer on a variety of marketing initiatives
✨ Contributing ideas and helping develop new campaigns

We're looking for someone who is:

✔️ Bubbly, enthusiastic, and creative
✔️ Passionate about social media and marketing
✔️ Keen to learn and develop new skills
✔️ Interested in building a career in business, marketing, communications, or the charity sector
✔️ Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team

What we offer:

💙 Valuable real-life marketing experience
💙 The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference
💙 A chance to build your CV and portfolio
💙 Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid option
💙 A supportive and friendly team environment

Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. We're flexible and happy to work around your studies, work, or other commitments.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Please email: [email protected] with a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you'd like to volunteer with us.

27/07/2026

Job at local heritage site in Nottinghamshire

🌿 Join Our Friendly Café Team at Pleasley Pit Country Park

Kitchen Assistant
💷 £12.71 per hour
⏰ 24 hours per week

Do you enjoy preparing great food, working as part of a supportive team and providing excellent customer service?

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our welcoming café team at Pleasley Pit Country Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique heritage and countryside setting, serving visitors who come to enjoy the museum, country park and café.

What you'll be doing

- Preparing and serving freshly cooked hot and cold food.
- Preparing hot and cold drinks.
- Helping keep our kitchen organised, clean and running efficiently.
- Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards.
- Delivering friendly, welcoming customer service every day.

We're looking for someone who:

- Has experience working in a commercial kitchen (2+ Years)
- Is organised, dependable and enjoys working as part of a busy team.
- Takes pride in producing quality food and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
- Has great customer service skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate, or is willing to complete the training.

What we offer

✅ £12.71 per hour
✅ 24 hours per week
✅ A friendly and supportive team environment
✅ Training and development opportunities
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ The chance to work in one of Derbyshire's most unique heritage attractions

Please note: Weekend and Bank Holiday working is an essential part of this role. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work these shifts as required.

If you'd like to be part of a team that takes pride in serving great food with a warm welcome, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV or a covering letter telling us why you'd like to join the team to [email protected]

Closing date: 06 Aug (8pm)

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested!

01/07/2026

Big thank you to St Mary Magdalene church in Newark for inviting me to showcase their amazing heritage offer and joining Nottinghamshire Heritage and Tourism Network

Working together we can showcase what Nottinghamshire heritage has to offer and show those who live locally what is on their doorstep.

Have you joined the network yet, what's stopping you.

27/06/2026

Attend the Sherwood Forest moot today. A very productive gathering to next steps for Sherwood Forest Day 27.

All the information gathered today will be sorted through and a plan will be coming soon.

01/06/2026

Another deeply frustrating incident of damage to a heritage site has been reported.

This time highlighted by the BBC yesterday, though the incident itself took place on 9 May.

The exact date matters less than the growing pattern. Across the country, heritage railways, war memorials, and historic sites are being repeatedly targeted by people who show no respect for the places that volunteers and staff work so hard to preserve.

What we don’t often hear is what happens next: whether those responsible are identified, what consequences they face, and what measures are being taken to prevent further damage.

As a Network, we will be contacting Nottinghamshire Police to ask what proactive steps are being taken to protect heritage sites, and what support they can offer to organisations across the county.

Our heritage deserves better, and we will continue to push for stronger protection, clearer communication, and meaningful action.

🔗 BBC report:

The owners say the carriages were 'highly significant' in an early attempt to open up train travel.

25/05/2026

Nottingham is a UNCON city of literature and celebrate all things literature a new map has been designed. Check out the story by visit Notts.

24/05/2026

What a perfect Bank Holiday weekend for getting out on Nottinghamshire’s heritage trails. Today we’re lacing up our boots and exploring a new pilgrimage‑style walking route we’re developing with the Mary Potter Heritage Centre

Nottinghamshire is blessed with an incredible variety of churches and historic places of worship, spanning centuries and denominations. Our aim is to link some of these remarkable sites into a route that celebrates the county’s spiritual, cultural and architectural story, and inspires even more walking routes across Nottinghamshire.

We’ll share updates once the route is confirmed. Exciting things are on the way.

23/05/2026

🌲 Sherwood Forest Day 2027 — Get Involved! 🌲

Sherwood Forest Day 2027 is set to be a major celebration for Nottinghamshire, and we’re already bringing together groups, organisations and heritage sites who want to play a part in the events leading up to 20 February 2027.

The Sherwood Forest Moot on 27 June 2026 — a gathering for anyone interested in shaping ideas, sharing plans and exploring how we can work together to make this county‑wide celebration something special.

If your organisation would like to be added to the growing list of interested partners, just email [email protected].

And if you’d like to attend the Moot, you can book your place using the link below.

https://shorturl.at/j11Yl

Let’s make Sherwood Forest Day 2027 a landmark moment for Nottinghamshire’s heritage community.

Planning event for Sherwood Forest Day 2027

23/05/2026

Bright, Fun & Family‑Friendly
Big news for families and days out this summer! 🎉
The Government has announced a temporary VAT reduction to just 5% on a whole range of children’s activities, perfect for keeping little ones entertained without breaking the bank.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026, you’ll pay less on:
🎭 Children’s admission to theatres, cinemas, concerts, exhibitions and shows
🎡 Tickets to attractions designed for families and children
🍽️ Certain children’s meals

It’s the perfect excuse to explore, learn, and make memories across Nottinghamshire and beyond.

👉 Click the link for full Government details and start planning your summer adventures!

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