May 7, 2026
Join us for a FREE fun day to celebrate will take place on Sunday 14 June, 10am – 4pm with plenty of great activities on the north and south sides of the bridge.
On the south side of the bridge, we’ll use the Rugby Club grounds to host sports activities, including have a go at rugby, inflatables, free face painting and more to be confirmed.
On the north side of the bridge, we’ll use the area Balfour Beatty have been using as their compound while building the bridge – there will be stalls from partner organisations as well as free face painting, crafts and colouring, LEGO bridge building competitions and more to be confirmed.
Getting there – by bus
- Catch NCT 45 from the city centre or Carlton / Netherfield and alight on Daleside Road close to Poulton Drive
- Catch NCT 90, 90X or 11, 11B, 11C and alight at Nottingham Rugby Ground
- Get a 15% discount on a Grouprider ticket on NCT buses, perfect for 1-2 adults and up to 3 children –
- 15% off Grouprider ticket in the NCTX Buses App only when you use code WATERSIDE15
- Maximum one per person
- Discount code valid on Sunday 14 June 2026 only
- Plan a journey with NCT here
Getting there – by car
Free blue badge parking is available
Getting there – by bike
Bike parking is available on both the north and south sides of the bridge.
