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Saturday 30 Nov - Sun 5 January 2020
(Fri-Sun)
Newstead Abbey
Discover the romance and mystery of Byronâs home this Christmas. Step into A Storybook Christmas at Newstead Abbey is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this November and December. Make your way around the beautiful room sets and join the Webb sisters as they hunt for their little pet mouse on Christmas Eve and stumble across some of their favourite fairy tales!
Up to Christmas
- Christmas Craft Stalls every weekend in the cloisters
- Christmas craft activities every weekend in the Victorian kitchen
- Santa every weekend 11.30-4.00pm ÂŁ6 Courtyard Grotto (Book alongside entry ticket)
- Festive Afternoon Teas every weekend in the West Front Suite Booking required ÂŁ15pp (Book alongside entry ticket)
Park opens at 11am | House open 12 â 4pm (last admission 3pm) |Â CafĂŠ &Â shop open 10amâ3.30pm. Parking ÂŁ6, includes access to grounds and gardens only.
There are also other Christmas events and tours. Check the website for details.
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Sat 30 November 2019 â Sunday 5 January 2020
Theatre Royal
OPENS THIS WEEKEND! - Donât miss the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes! With mischievous comedy, jaw-dropping special effects and plenty of boos and hisses, Cinderella is festive fun for all the family from those aged 3 to 103. Grab your glass slippers and get ready to go to the ball!
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 From Sunday 24 November, weekly
Trinity Square
Food offers - Resident food vendor, Power to the Poutine, is offering a lunchtime special for only ÂŁ10. Running until Friday, customers can grab a box of food and either two pints of Kozel or two mulled wines for only ÂŁ10. Available 12pm-4pm. And donât forget...you can eat your food inside the warmth and comfort of the tipi.
Little Vikings Club (Sundays) -Â This Sunday, the Little Vikings Club has local storyteller, Nicky Rafferty, coming to read some truly Viking-themed stories. As well as the games, colouring in and storybook corner, all kids receive a baby hot chocolate and this week there is even a Hide the Viking game with a fabulous prize. Come on down Sunday morning from 10am to 11:30am.
Christmas party planning? - THOR'S is still taking bookings for Christmas parties, with or without food. Interested? Contact Harry on 01904 373025.
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 From Saturday 30 November
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
You're invited to one, or all of the fabulous, Festive Family Fun WEEKENDS, starting Saturday 30 November through till Sunday 15 December! 10-4pmÂ
You can choose your Christmas tree đđđ Pick some new decorations âď¸ Make your own door wreath âď¸ Browse craft stalls for quirky gifts đđ Buy your home-grown Poinsettia and Cyclamenđˇ
Donât miss the live reindeer on site on 7 and 8 December alongside Christmas stories with Mrs Claus. There's also face painting, Christmas crafts for the family, chestnuts đ°, mulled wine đˇ, a steam engine, fabulous coffee â, cakes, vegan foods and stalls selling everything from pottery to pickles!
To entertain you, there will also be performances from local choirs and brass bands!đś So invite your friends and family and enjoy a festive, fun filled day! Ho Ho Ho! âď¸
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 From Saturday 23 November
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
Follow the reindeer to grab your festive tress with a great range of shapes and sizes... The Nordmann Fir, known for it's beautiful pyramid shape, soft-as-snow foliage and with the right care: non needle drop too...The Fraser Fir has all the Nordmann qualities but also has a more compact branch structure.
Trees will be wrapped in plastic free wrapping made from potato starch! FREE DELIVERY! within a 15 mile radius of the shop .
AND FREE DISPOSAL TOO! When you take your tree down after the festive period, bring it back for FREE disposal. The chippings will be used on city parks and open spaces.
Can't make the weekends?
Don't worry...the shop is open every weekday and is packed with gift ideas, decorations and plants and our staff are on hand to help with advice on picking your treeđ
*Amazing photograph courtesy of Mapperley People*
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 Until Tuesday 31 December (Closed Christmas Day)
Old Market Square
Skate on the largest outdoor rink in the East Midlands with a dedicated childrenâs area. Uniquely shaped, with an ice path encircling the Old Market Square fountains.
With the introduction of the new flexi ticket, budding Torvill & Deans will be able to enjoy at least an extra hour of skating during off peak times for the same price as the standard one hour ticket.
Back by popular demand is the Ice Mountain Toboggan Slide! Visitors can experience exhilarating fun while sliding down Kings Street in tubes!Â
Chill out in some pretty cool surroundings at the UKâs biggest mobile ice bar. Play on the air hockey table, made entirely from ice, get warm in the bobsleigh - with enough room for up to five people, or grab selfies with a snowboarder sculpture, supersize beer glass, and a grizzly bear.
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 Until Tuesday 31 December (Closed Christmas Day)
Old Market Square
Christmas shoppers and visitors to the city can leave the shopping for an hour and enjoy a quick drink, get Christmassy and take a break in the cosy surroundings of après ski bar, Sur la Piste. There is free live entertainment every evening too so why not pop by after work?
Those looking to celebrate in style can relax upstairs with a cocktail (or hot chocolate!) in the chic, glass lounge bar, Altitude, which provides panoramic views of the city. With table service and a private DJ, it's also a great spot to take your Christmas party.
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 Sunday 8 DecemberÂ
Wollaton Hall
LAST FEW TICKETS - DON'T MISS OUT
The MirabilÊ Vocal Ensemble is excited to perform in the magnificent Great Hall at Wollaton Hall, in atmospheric candlelight.
The concert will be hosted by BBC Broadcaster and Journalist, John Hess
There will be Christmas carols, old favourites and many more. Come and start the Christmas season in a unique way.
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 Sunday 8 December
The Bay (3pm)
How about a spot of Christmas shopping, maybe lunch, and then a trip into West Bridgford to watch The Greens of Nottingham Rugby Club take on London Scottish in the Championship Cup? Sounds like a great way to spend the weekend! Nothing like a cup game to generate a great atmosphere.
There are loads of ticket packages - groups could even go on the pitch and have a pic with player!!
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 Thursday 5,12,19 December
Newstead Abbey
Why not potter through the enchanting halls of Newstead Abbey by candlelight, then finish with some festive mince pies and mulled wine. What a perfect way to finish a hard day at work! Who says you can't enjoy these dark evenings?
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Until Sunday 5 January 2020
(closed Christmas Day)
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Are you beginning to get excited about Christmas? Wollaton Hall is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit. Explore the beautiful Elizabethan mansion, enjoy Christmas markets and festive fayre. All set within 500 acres of rolling parkland.
There is a trail around the site, tours, chances to meet Santa, concerts, crafts and markets; as well as an opportunity to enjoy a luxury afternoon tea or even have breakfast with Santa!
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