If you're running out of ideas about what to do with the children, why not stick them in the stocks or send them down the mines?
These are just two of the events perfect for the whole family this bank holiday weekend!
From Sunday to Monday, historical performers at Sherwood Forest will be presenting the Crime and Punishment Medieval May Fair, giving parents the chance to get their kids locked up – and vice versa.
And at Bestwood Country Park's Mini Miner Saturday, under-fives can put on mining gear and head through a coal-filled tunnel, giving them an idea of what life was like in the pit.
Chris Bruce – director of Plantagenet Events, which is organising the Sherwood Forest festival – and his team will be performing throughout the day as the king's law enforcers, hunting down troublemakers and crooks roaming the forest.
As well as a wide selection of stalls including archery and medieval cookery, Mr Bruce said no-one would be safe from the wrath of the king.
He said: "We'll be in the forest to show you how life was lived and we'll be keeping an eye out for all the law-breakers.
"It's very much a free-form day out for the public to come out and watch.
"But be warned, if you've not behaved, be it young or old, punishment will be metered out in due and proper fashion!"
Adele Williams, heritage development officer at Bestwood Country Park, has organised the Mini Miners event over the past few years and said it was a great way for youngsters to get "hands-on" with mining.
She said: "Children have great fun playing at miners and getting all filthy.
"They get the chance to get into the traditional clothes and have to go crawling their way through these mini dark coal-filled tunnels, and pop out the other side covered in coal.
"We'll also have winding-engine staff on hand to help out and show people round the winding house."
It's not just the young ones who can take part in this weekend's fun.
Brewhouse Yard will be holding a 1940s "knees-up", with vintage fun including swing dancing, retro treats and musical performances from 11am to 3.30pm on Monday.
In addition, this weekend sees the launch of a new historic pub tour, featuring Nottingham amateur historian and performer Kathleen George – aka Madame Parboiled. Kathleen, who has presented guided tours in Nottingham for many years said it would be a jolly run-through of Nottingham's most recognised pubs.
She said: "It'll work like a train – you can turn up at the beginning of the evening and come along or drop by whenever you want.
"I don't think it's ever been done before, although I have been doing tour guides for a number of years.
"It's all about helping to promote the city in the way I want, because it's such a beautiful, beautiful place."
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