What’s Local is a simple, easy-to-use events platform designed to help people across Nottinghamshire and the rest of the United Kingdom find out what’s happening nearby. From local markets and community classes to gigs, festivals, and family-friendly activities, the app brings together events from Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Sherwood, Beeston and beyond — all in one place. If you’re hosting or organising something, you can add your event directly to the map so people can discover it instantly.

What's Local is both a free app, available on the Apple App Store and Google PlayStore, and a website - click here to visit right now!

Yes! Downloading and browsing events on What’s Local is completely free. You only pay if you decide to advertise your event for longer than the free 4-day listing or if you want to upgrade to a Premium listing for extra visibility. Everyone can explore Nottinghamshire events at no cost.

Advertising your event on What’s Local is flexible and affordable, with options for organisers, businesses, charities, and community groups. You can choose between a Standard Listing or a Premium Listing, depending on the level of visibility you want for your event.

Standard Listing Prices

• 4 Days – FREE

• 2 Weeks – £9.99

• 4 Weeks – £14.99

• 12 Weeks – £39.99

• 26 Weeks – £79.99

• 52 Weeks – £159.99

Premium Listing Prices

(Includes everything in the Standard Listing + placement on the top banner for maximum visibility)

• 2 Weeks – £19.99

• 4 Weeks – £29.99

• 12 Weeks – £59.99

• 26 Weeks – £119.99

• 52 Weeks – £239.99

You can add your event directly through the app and pay securely within the app. Browsing events and downloading the app are completely free for all users.

If you’re promoting multiple events or need long-term visibility, we also offer bulk, annual, and custom discounts.

Please email info@whatslocal.uk for more details.

Creating an event on What’s Local is super quick and easy — perfect for anyone in Nottinghamshire wanting to spread the word about the local event they’re hosting.

There’s no account needed. Just open the app and tap the ‘+’ button to get started. From there, pop in your event details (like the name, description, date and location), choose how long you want it to stay live, and pay securely in the app or on the website if needed.

That’s it! Your event goes live straight away, so locals or people visiting Nottinghamshire looking for things to do can find it instantly — whether you’re running a community class, a promotion, a market, a gig, a charity event, or something completely different.

Yes — absolutely! Anyone across Nottinghamshire — from Nottingham to Newark, Mansfield to Beeston — can add an event. Businesses, charities, groups and individuals are all welcome. Whether you’re a local business, a community group, a charity, a student society, or just someone organising something fun, you’re welcome to share it.

There’s no account setup needed. Just open the app, tap the ‘+’ button, add your event details, choose how long you want it to be live, and you’re good to go. Your event will appear in exactly the right location on the map straight away, making it easy for people in and around Nottinghamshire to discover it.

It’s designed to be quick, simple, and open to everyone — because great events should be easy to find.

Yes — businesses, venues, shops, cafés, gyms, charities and organisations across Nottinghamshire can advertise events, promotions, workshops and special offers on What’s Local. It’s a great way to reach local people looking for things to do or places to visit.

There are two different types of advert on What’s Local: Standard and Premium. Upgrade to a Premium listing to appear in the app’s top banner and for your event to appear across a wider area. This is the best way to increase visibility and get more people across Nottinghamshire seeing your event.

Yes you can. If you’ve uploaded and paid for an event and spot that something isn’t quite right, simply email us at info@whatslocal.uk with your event name and event address, along with the corrections you’d like to make, and we will make the adjustments for you within 24 hours.

You’ll find everything from markets, workshops and charity events to gigs, kids’ activities, classes, festivals and community gatherings across Nottinghamshire — including Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Sherwood, Beeston and more.

The categories you can browse are:

• Business, e.g. Networking Events, Product Launches, Business Open Days

• Markets & Fairs, e.g. Craft Markets, Street Fairs, Vintage Fairs

• Sightseeing, e.g. Walking Tours, Local Points of Interest

• Food & Drink, e.g. Tasting Events, Food Festivals, Pop-Up Kitchens

• Nature, e.g. Guided Walks, Wildlife Activities, Forest Trails

• Sport, e.g. Fitness Classes, Park Runs, Local Tournaments

• Cultural, e.g. Art Exhibitions, Theatre Performances, Film Screenings

• Student, e.g. Society Events, Study Meetups, Campus Activities

• Volunteering, e.g. Community Clean-Ups, Charity Drives, Fundraising Events

• Workshops, e.g. Craft Workshops, Skill-Building Classes, Creative Sessions

• Family, e.g. Kids’ Clubs, Family Fun Days, Storytime Sessions

• Activities, e.g. Games Nights, Escape Rooms, Group Challenges

• Faith, e.g. Church Events, Worship Gatherings, Community Evenings

• Music, e.g. Live Gigs, Open Mic Nights, Choir Performances

• Accommodation, e.g. Guest Stays, Special Offers, Local Retreats

Want to learn to crochet, dance or cook? Or maybe you’re wanting a walk in the countryside or a day out with the kids. Whatever your interests, you can choose a category that suits you. Click on the filter and choose as many categories as you like or type a keyword, then use the map to browse your next great activity.

We use categories to make sure that What’s Local is for everyone. Use the category filters to help you find something that’s of interest to you.

Our categories are:

• Business, e.g. Networking Events, Product Launches, Business Open Days

• Markets & Fairs, e.g. Craft Markets, Street Fairs, Vintage Fairs

• Sightseeing, e.g. Walking Tours, Local Points of Interest

• Food & Drink, e.g. Tasting Events, Food Festivals, Pop-Up Kitchens

• Nature, e.g. Guided Walks, Wildlife Activities, Forest Trails

• Sport, e.g. Fitness Classes, Park Runs, Local Tournaments

• Cultural, e.g. Art Exhibitions, Theatre Performances, Film Screenings

• Student, e.g. Society Events, Study Meetups, Campus Activities

• Volunteering, e.g. Community Clean-Ups, Charity Drives, Fundraising Events

• Workshops, e.g. Craft Workshops, Skill-Building Classes, Creative Sessions

• Family, e.g. Kids’ Clubs, Family Fun Days, Storytime Sessions

• Activities, e.g. Games Nights, Escape Rooms, Group Challenges

• Faith, e.g. Church Events, Worship Gatherings, Community Evenings

• Music, e.g. Live Gigs, Open Mic Nights, Choir Performances

• Accommodation, e.g. Guest Stays, Special Offers, Local Retreats

Simply open the map and allow location access. What's Local will show you events happening near your current spot — whether you’re in Nottingham, Sherwood, Mansfield, Newark, Beeston or anywhere in Nottinghamshire.

Visiting elsewhere? Click the 'Search' button on the home screen and type the location you're looking for.

You can’t sell tickets directly within What’s Local, but you can link to an external ticket platform (like Eventbrite or your website) inside your event listing.

Events are live for the duration you select when posting — from the free 4-day Standard Listing up to 52 weeks. Premium options are also available for extra visibility.

No you don’t! No account is needed. With What’s Local, there are no email verification pages, sign-up sheets or annoying emails. Simply add your event and wait for people to come along. That’s it!

Seen something you don’t like? Use the flag at the bottom of the event details page to let us know and we will review whether the event should continue to be advertised. If your event is flagged to us, please remember we reserve the right to remove anything we deem as inappropriate and will issue a refund for the remaining time that has been purchased.

Get in touch! Email info@whatslocal.uk to let us know and we will be more than happy to help.

Yes! If your event runs over several days — such as a weekend fair at Rufford Abbey, a weekly class in Beeston or a month-long exhibition in a Mansfield library— you can easily set start and end dates in the app. Recurring events can be added using the 'Specific Dates' option, for up to five separate occurrences.

Unlike Facebook groups, where posts get buried quickly, What’s Local shows your event directly on a map — making it easy for people nearby to find it. Users can filter by date, category and location, so your event doesn’t disappear down a timeline. It’s a clearer, more local-focused way to get noticed across Nottinghamshire.

Upgrade to a Premium listing. Premium events are displayed on the app’s top banner, giving them priority visibility over standard listings. This is the best way to boost views and attendance.

Most community, business and social events are welcome, but events must be appropriate, legal, and suitable for general audiences in Nottinghamshire. Adult-only events, offensive content, or anything promoting illegal activity will be removed.

Spotted something you don't think is appropriate? Click the 'Report' flag at the bottom to let us know about it.

Every event receives 4 days free as part of our Standard Listing. Charities and community groups can take advantage of this, or choose longer Standard or Premium options depending on how much visibility they need.

Yes! Once your event is live on the app, you can easily share it on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or anywhere else. Sharing helps drive more traffic to your listing and boosts local attendance.

Events appear based on location, date and category. Users can zoom into specific areas—like Sherwood, Newark or Mansfield—to browse nearby events. Premium listings appear in the top banner for extra visibility, and will appear over a wider area to drive views and increase attendance to your event.

What’s Local is made for Nottinghamshire, covering areas such as Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Sherwood, Beeston, Arnold, West Bridgford, Worksop, Carlton, Hucknall, and surrounding villages. If you’re hosting or looking for events anywhere across the county, you’ll find it here.

Spotted the rest of the world on our platform too? Watch this space... What's Local has the capability to find you a local event anywhere on the planet!

What’s Local makes it easy for people in Nottinghamshire to discover your event. Your listing appears on an interactive map where users can search by keyword, date, category or location. Upgrading to a Premium listing gives your event top-banner visibility, helping you reach more people, boost attendance and stand out from similar events.

Premium Listings include everything in a Standard Event Listing but also place your event at the top of the app’s banner and appear over a wider area, giving you maximum exposure. They’re ideal for popular events, business promotions or anything you want more eyes on in Nottinghamshire. You simply choose your Premium duration when posting your event.