Upcoming Tours

Cycle to Bearded Theory Fest
May
21

Cycle to Bearded Theory Fest

Cycle to Bearded Theory Festival with Zig Zag!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Join us as we cycle to the renowned Bearded

Theory Festival, one of the UK’s most celebrated boutique festivals.

On the 20th May Zig Zag is offering an exciting opportunity to ride with fellow festival-goers on a scenic, fully-supported bike tour to the festival. Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the journey, taking in some fantastic scenery and stopping at great lunch spots along the way, but we’ll also take care of your camping gear and beer, ensuring you travel light and are ready to experience everything Bearded Theory has to offer!

Here’s What You Can Expect:

Transport for Your Gear: No need to worry about heavy backpacks or tents—we’ll transport your camping gear, luggage, and beverages for you. Just pack your essentials,

and we’ll take care of the rest.

Support Along the Way: The ride will be fully supported with a dedicated van and a professional mechanic on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout your journey. Whether you need a quick tune-up or assistance along the way, we’ve got you covered.

Bike and Luggage Return: Once the festival is over, while you catch the train home, we’ll transport your bike and luggage safely back to Nottingham. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to cycle back, just let us know—we can make arrangements for you!

Free meal and drinks tokens for all who cycle

A Scenic, 50km Route with Pub Stops:

The route to Bearded Theory will take you through a relaxed, ride, a fee hills, 50km ride, designed for cyclists of all levels. You’ll pedal through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the region, with plenty of opportunities to take in stunning views of rolling countryside, tranquil villages, and charming rural paths. Along the way, we’ve carefully selected several pub stops—perfect for a mid-ride rest and a drink and food, ensuring you stay fuelled for the journey ahead.

The route has been designed to provide a comfortable, enjoyable ride while offering scenic

variety, with quiet backroads and plenty of room to breathe. With great views and stops, you’ll have the chance to make new friends and share the excitement of the journey.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Points:

Drop-Off Location for Gear: Drop off your festival kit at the BikesLoveYou workshop,

75 Haydn Road, NG5 2LA, anytime between May 15th and May 20th

Meeting Point: Nottingham central library on Wednesday, May 20th at 09:30 AM.

Arrival Time: We aim to arrive at the festival around 16:00 PM.

Post-Festival:

After the festival, we’ll take your bike and all your festival kit back to Nottingham while you

travel home by train, feeling contented and relaxed. You can pick everything up from

BikesLoveYou on Tuesday, May 27th.

This isn’t just a bike ride; it’s the start of an adventure! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist

or just looking for a fun way to get to the festival, join us for an epic ride and enjoy the

journey as much as the festival itself.

Pricing:

Cycle Tour and Luggage Transportation: £20

Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place and join us for the ride of a lifetime!

If you already have a festival ticket and would like to join us, please contact us at info@zigzag.tours

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Zig Zag Christmas Party
Dec
11

Zig Zag Christmas Party

Zig Zag’s Christmas Quiz Crawl

Join us for a classic Zig Zag pub crawl with the added twist of quizzing your way around several historic pubs.

We’ll start at the Navigation Inn (the one near the castle) where a local delicacy will be served while we introduce the evening’s entertainment.

You’ll be guided to various pubs, where you’ll meet a Zig Zag quizmaster who will test your knowledge while you wet your whistle.

The evening will conclude back at the Navigation, where the winners will be announced, trophies awarded, and possibly the best raffle ever to take place on the banks of the canal.

All profits will be going towards the new roof at the peoples hall, for more info speak to Toby on the night….

Come as a team or solo, the best team name wins a prize!

£13 per person (includes 5 raffle tickets and a chip cob)

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100 years of Trent Locks
Jul
27

100 years of Trent Locks

100 Years of Trent Locks 100 Years of Trent Locks
100 Years of Trent Locks
£10.00

CYCLING TOUR

Date: Sunday 27th July

Time: 13:30 – 17.00

Start: The Trent Bridge INN

Finish: Nottingham

Difficulty: Medium

Distance: 20 miles

Surface: River and canal path, gravel, hard surface, cycle paths, moderate motor traffic in some parts,

Highlights: all the locks

July is 100 years since the opening of Gunthorpe Lock, so join River Trent Volunteer Lock Keeper, Peter Russell on a flat bike tour out and return from Trent Bridge to Gunthorpe Lock.

We'll visit the remains of the original pedestrian bridge across the Trent, hear about an obscure connection to the Red Baron and marvel at the architecture of some of Nottingham's favourite sons.

We'll follow in the footsteps of ice age dears a future Prime Minister and a future King who had a unique connection with Nottingham and even Guy Gibson the Dambuster all while taking in the fabulous scenery of the River Trent.

The route is a classic Nottingham ride heading out through Colwick Park past Netherfields Lagoons and along the river a Burton Joyce.

There will be a cafe stop at Gunthorpe.

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Street Art Tour with Boaster and Kid30
Jul
19

Street Art Tour with Boaster and Kid30

Street Art Tour by Bike
Street Art Tour by Bike
£2.50

Start and Finish Central Library Saturday 19th July 13.30-16.00

Easy flat ride 5/6 miles

Cost is free but a £2.50 booking fee is required.

Everyone welcome, suitable for family’s and new riders

Join Boaster and Kid 30 on an exciting journey through the vibrant streets of Nottingham, as they take you on a tour of the city's most captivating street art spots. Along the way, they’ll dive into the rich history and hidden stories behind Nottingham's ever-evolving street art and graffiti scene. From legendary murals to fresh, cutting-edge pieces, you'll get the inside scoop on the artists, the culture, and the gossip that has shaped this dynamic urban landscape. Whether you're a street art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this tour offers a unique perspective on the city's creative expression and the voices that bring it to life.

This tour books out FAST so grab your tickets!

This ride is funded by Cycling UK. You will receive a survey to fill out about your participation and your cycling habits. More info here. https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival

We require a booking fee of £2.50 due to high demand and people not turning up after reserving tickets, but you will most likely get some wicked stickers in return.

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Nottingham Lace
Jun
30
Walking Tours

Nottingham Lace

Highlights: Elegant Italianate Victorian Warehouses; Functional Tenement Lace Factories; Slum Housing; the Domestic Labour Environment; Georgian Industrial ‘Satellite Villages’ of Hyson Green, Radford and Lenton.

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The Dukeries Weekender
Jun
25
to 27 Jun
Cycling Tours

The Dukeries Weekender

Highlights: The eccentric 5th Duke of Portland and his labyrinthine underground tunnels; the reactionary 4th Duke of Newcastle and his delusional feudal fantasies; dissolved medieval monasteries, enormous country houses and bucolic parkland, inter-woven by miles and miles of level gradient, cycle-friendly public bridleways.

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