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Fri 26 November to Sun 9 January 2022
Wollaton Park
It's back!
It's the long-awaited return of Christmas at Wollaton this evening where breath-taking displays of light and sound are guaranteed to get everyone into the festive spirit.
The new trail is longer this year with lots of new installations to experience.
Tickets are selling fast, especially for Christmas week, so get your booking made as soon as you can.
Did you know you can also book your parking to save doing it when you get there?
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Fri 26 and Sat 27 November
Sneinton Market Avenues
An alternative Christmas market that is uniquely Sneinton, with an independent spirit.
With over 40 artisan market stalls to visit, it's a great place to pick up some unusual Christmas gifts too!
There's entertainment too. On Friday night, DJ Big Sexy will be providing the tunes, while on Saturday, there'll be carols from Nottingham Operatic Society, and two sets from party band The Groovy Cats.
Foodwise, on Saturday, European Street Food Awards Winners Homeboys will be in residence. They'll be joined by Notts Posh Dogs and Vegans Way Caribbean Kitchen.
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Sat 27 November – Mon 3 January 2022
Newstead Abbey
This year's festive theme for Newstead Abbey's Storybook Christmas is The Nutcracker. Book a magical tour of the historic house, seeing rooms stunningly dressed for Christmas.
Christmas at Newstead includes as self-led walk around the festive Nutcracker-themed room sets that run through the house (untimed)
Or, the one-hour Festive House Tour is the same price but is guided to give more insight into the history of the house.
Both tickets include car parking and access to the weekend craft fair in the cloisters.
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Sat 27 and Sun 28 November
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
The trees have been delivered to Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop and are just waiting for you to come and choose the perfect one - don't wait too long, though as they normally sell out by mid-December.
You can also buy home-grown poinsettia, cyclamens, and chilli plants - perfect Christmas gifts.
This weekend is also the start of Woodthorpe's Christmas Weekends. With festive music, food, a Christmas market with stalls selling homemade goods and gift ideas, as well as as wreath making, face painting and lots of fun to be had!
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Until Fri 31 December
Old Market Square and Trinity Square
As we move into December, and the temperature dips, it's definitely time for a Christmas trip into town.
Nottingham's Christmas Market has over 40 market stalls with a range of crafts and gift ideas to buy. You can see the full list at the website.
There are fun rides for the kids and you can take a trip on the giant wheel and see the city from on high.
Pop to one of the festive bars for a hot chocolate or mulled wine and you can even hire your own igloo!
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 Fri 26 November to Sun 9 January 2022
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
This Christmas, it's not just after dark at Wollaton Hall.
Take a daytime festive tour of the Tudor kitchens and experience a time gone by.
You can then visit Santa's workshop as Santa busily prepares for Christmas. All children visiting Santa will receive a festive gift.
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 Mon 20 December
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Join the tennis centre coaching team for an afternoon of great tennis fun with team games and challenges, the enormous tennis inflatables, and lots of surprises along the way.
Parents can get involved in the fun too - why should they miss out?
This event costs £10 per person and includes a special gift. And...if you are one of the first 100 to buy a ticket you get a special gold ticket for an amazing prize draw!
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 Weds 1 to Fri 24 December
Nottingham Castle
Enjoy a warm welcome this winter at Nottingham Castle.
Each evening from Wednesday 1 to Friday 24 December, wrap up warm to visit the magical Christmas Countdown Clock. Projected onto the medieval Gatehouse, the team will be sharing some of the amazing objects on display in the Castle’s galleries.
Find the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one at the Castle Shop. This week (28 Nov) is Museum Shop Sunday with ‘Meet the Makers’; chocolate, gin and rum tastings as well as discounts and special offers.
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 Fri 26 November
Motorpoint Arena
See the arena transform into an unforgettable dancefloor this evening as Pete Tong OBE, and The Heritage Orchestra with conductor Jules Buckley, bring their incredible night of Ibiza classics to Nottingham!
Pete will also be joined at the decks by DJ Andy Baxter, Becky Hill, and Ultra Nate.
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 Until Sun 5 December
Online
There are seven amazing prizes to be won in the Nottingham City Council Winter Arrow magazine.
Prizes include a family ticket to Christmas at Wollaton, a family ticket for Christmas at Newstead, one of three children's Christmas book bundles, a festive afternoon tea at Woodthorpe Park, a family ticket to see Robin Hood the panto at Theatre Royal
*Competition closes 5 December. One entry per email address.
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