A new mobile youth space is coming to Mansfield this summer

Introducing Zone Go

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Chill, create, be you.

Last year, The Zone transformed Mansfield Market Place into a free creative space for young people. This summer, we're taking that same spirit on tour.

Zone Go is Zest's new mobile youth arts space for 11–18s, travelling to communities across Mansfield and turning everyday places into vibrant hangouts where young people can chill, create and be themselves.

When the Zone Go van arrives, inflatable spaces pop up around it, transforming parks, estates, green spaces and community hubs into colourful spaces packed with creativity, music, games and good vibes.

Open the doors and you'll find board games, musical instruments, craft kits, art materials and cameras ready to explore. You'll also discover a gaming station, places to sit and chat, opportunities to get creative, and a giant art wall where you can leave your mark.

There's something for everyone at Zone Go. And the best bit? It's all FREE. Whether you're getting creative, trying something new or just want to hang out with friends, it's your call what you do.

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Location

Zone Go will tour Mansfield between 27th July - 1st August 2026 to the following locations:

Monday 27th July
Play Park by The Civic Centre, NG19 7BH
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Tuesday 28th July
Ladybrook Community Centre, NG18 5JJ
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Wednesday 29th July
Ladybrook Community Centre, NG18 5JJ
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Thursday 30th July
Warsop, Car Lane Park, NG20 0AT
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Friday 31st July
Warsop, Car Lane Park, NG20 0AT
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Saturday 1st August
Mansfield Marketplace, NG18 1HX
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Opening Times

Monday 27th July: 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 28th July: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 29th July: 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 30th July: 12pm - 5pm
Friday 31st July: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 1st August: 12pm - 5pm

Age 11-18? Then drop in for FREE within these times to chill or join our activities!

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Get In The Zone

Anyone aged 11-18 can come and chill in Zone Go —but if you want to join in our FREE activities, we’ll need a Parent or Carer to submit a Registration Form first!

Either send your young person along to Zone Go, and we can send you the forms when they arrive, or click this button and do them right now!

Once you submit the form, your young person will be added to our system so they can check into Zone Go for FREE whenever we're open! No need to book, just turn up!

Zone Go is a drop-in facility for young people who already access public spaces, like parks or high streets, independently and without supervision. We aim to provide a positive place for them to go when they are out and about. While our activities are supervised, The Zone will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.

Zone Go staff are DBS checked and trained in Safeguarding and First Aid. This project is delivered by Zest - a Registered Charity and National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England. You can find out more about us here.

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Take a look

Photography: Phil Crow & Beki

An abstract, 3d rendered translucent spiral in blue and pink.

What's Happening

Use the toggles below to see what’s happening at Zone Go!

Anyone aged 11-18 can come and just chill in Zone Go, but a Registration Form must be completed before joining any organised activities. You can do the Registration now or we can send them to Parents and Carers when your young person arrives. There’s no need to book - just turn up!

Zone Go is your place to chill with your friends, create alongside artists, and be yourself—all for FREE! You can expect a welcoming vibe with no pressure to get involved or do any of the activities. You be you.

This programme is weather-dependent and subject to change.

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Credits

Zone Go has been developed by Zest x AirClad

For Zest

PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Jack Wilkin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden

PRODUCER
Beki Doig

PROJECT PRODUCER
Eve Herrick

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Chris Bewers - The Yorkshire Workshop

BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.

 

YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Caley Starbuck
Emma Chippendale
Eve Herrick
Harriet Shonfeld
Joanna Knight
Katie Miller
Lachlan Madin
Lauren Williams
Oliver Neary
Rachael Phillips
Tinashe Chipawe

For AirClad

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie

PROJECT MANAGERS
Nick Halbert
Emma Peareth

DESIGNERS
James Bristow
Julia Bugajska

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance

GENERAL MANAGER
Kerry Campbell

Brought to you by Mansfield District Council.

Zone Go build funded by BNA.

The Zone was originally developed and built with support from Arts Council England, Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions Fund and Lincoln Arts Centre.

The original research and development for The Zone was supported by City of Lincoln Council through Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone Cultural Programme.

Zest is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.