Love the 90s Festival
Saturday 2 May 2026 | 1pm-11pm
The UK’s largest celebration of 90s music and culture will take over the historic grounds of Wollaton Hall, delivering an all-day extravaganza packed with legendary artists, immersive throwback experiences, and the largest production the festival has staged to date.
Marking the May Bank Holiday in unforgettable style, this year’s festival boasts its biggest lineup yet, headlined by Boyzlife, Eternal, Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton, and global dance music icon DJ Sammy. Fans can expect an electrifying journey through the decade with an A–Z roster that reads like a who’s who of 90s and early 00s chart royalty.
Additional performances include Alex Party, Ian Van Dahl, Livin’ Joy ft. Luzahnn, N-Trance (DJ v MC Set), Phats & Small, Rozalla, Ultrabeat PA ft. Rebecca Rudd, and more, ensuring every era-defining club classic gets its moment. Adding even more heat, the festival introduces the R&B Mania Arena, a dedicated space paying homage to the golden age of 90s and 00s R&B, curated as a seamless mixtape experience featuring Razor, Neymz, Flex, Tfree, and MC Makh.
Beyond the music, this year’s festival promises the most ambitious production in Love the 90s history, complete with fire eaters, stilt walkers, roaming entertainers, 90s-inspired cocktails, street food vendors, vibrant visuals, and immersive nostalgia-driven zones designed to transport festival-goers straight back to the decade that defined a generation.
You can find out more and buy tickets at the website below: wollatonhall.org.uk/love-the-90s/.
Groovebox In The Park
Sunday 3 May 2026 | 1pm-11pm
Taking over the legendary Wollaton Hall & Deer Park this May Bank Holiday, Groovebox In The Park is set to become the brand’s largest day festival to date, bringing an extraordinary lineup to one of the most breathtaking outdoor locations in the country.
Headlining this landmark edition is global house music titan Armand Van Helden, joined by very special guest Hot Since 82, in what promises to be an unforgettable day of world-class electronic music. The lineup pushes Groovebox’s reputation for cutting-edge programming even further, featuring an A–Z selection of top-tier talent including Kepler, Lottie J, Marsolo, Micah Baxter, Riordan and Ruze. A second arena will also be hosted by Groovebox resident DJs who will deliver uplifting house tunes and disco beats all day long.
Alongside the stacked lineup of DJs, you can also expect to see roaming entertainers, stilt walkers, fire eaters and breathers, and plenty of photo opportunities. There will be glitter, hair and merch stalls, plus a range of bars and street food vendors scattered around the venue to keep you refreshed and energised all day!
You can find out more and buy tickets at the website below: wollatonhall.org.uk/groovebox-in-the-park/.
Splendour Festival
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July 2026
Splendour Festival is Nottinghamshire’s biggest festival. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, attendees can enjoy 5 stages of music that spans all genres; from fast-rising stars to world-class performers, and musical icons, Splendour line-ups are always a wonderful mix of acts that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Alongside the music, you can expect comedy, a funfair, a silent disco, independent market stalls, an array of gourmet food and drink, a dedicated kids’ area, and fringe activities. Mark it in your diaries, Splendour will be your favourite day of the summer.
Primal Scream, Craig David Presents TS5, Editors, The K’s and The Flaming Lips join headliners The Wombats and Snow Patrol for Splendour 2026. Hard Life, The Lathums, Estelle, Cast, Neville Staple from The Specials, Kingfishr, The Futureheads, The Pigeon Detectives, The Sugarhill Gang, Say She She, Divorce and alt blk era feature in the latest announcement for Nottingham’s biggest outdoor live music weekend this summer. Also announced are EMF, Luvcat, The Clause, The Rosadocs, Cherryholt, The Cheap Thrills, JayaHadADream, Men An Tol, Villanelle, Saffron Gray, People Laughing, M60, Marvin’s Revenge, Archy and the Astronauts and Pastel as well as the return of Vicky McClure and Our Dementia Choir.
You can find out more and buy tickets at the website below: www.splendourfestival.com.
Where to stay
Jasmine Villa A and Jasmine Villa B are located just over a mile's walk from the Beeston Lodge or Lime Tree Avenue pedestrian entrances to Wollaton Park. Or you can catch the 35 bus to Wollaton Rise which is a few minutes walk from The Parkside pedesrian entrance. Either of these three-bedroomed houses would make an ideal place to stay if you are attending these events or visiting Nottingham for any reason.
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure our accommodation will provide you with the perfect home-from-home. Our properties are fully equipped with everything you need for day-to-day living convenience. Towels, bed linen, crockery, cutlery, kettle, toaster and much more is all included.
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