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This weekend
Woodthorpe Christmas Weekends

Woodthorpe Christmas
*Every Saturday and Sunday until 15 December*

*Woodthorpe Grange Park/Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop*

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*Don't miss the chance to see real reindeer at Woodthorpe this weekend!*

On December 7 and 8, the team will be ensuring Woodthorpe is Reindeer Ready when two of Santas helpers will pay a visit.

Visitors can take pictures and feed the reindeer special food that can be bought on site, to ensure they are in tip top condition for Christmas Eve. This weekend will also see a visit from Mrs Claus and she will be reading stories for children.

Alongside the Christmas village with beautiful gifts and Christmas decorations, there will be face painting, trails, and tree decorating to keep the children entertained. There will be Christmas craft areas, wreath making and quirky crafts as well as family photo areas to grab a selfie on a sleigh and keep a souvenir of a great day. Live music will add to the Christmassy feel.

Entrance to Woodthorpes Christmas Weekends is free, although there may be a small charge for some activities.

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A Woodland Christmas - Wollaton Park

Woodland Christmas

*Saturday 30 November 2019 - Sun 5 January 2020
(closed Christmas Day)*

*Wollaton Hall and Deer Park*

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Join the team for a fun-filled, family-friendly festive activity programme this Christmas. Meet Doe the Deer and her lovely woodland friends, and grab some memorable photos in the Great Hall.

There is something for everyone. Froma trail around the site, tours, chances to meet Santa and his Elves, concerts, crafts and markets, as well as an opportunity to enjoy a luxury afternoon tea or even have breakfast with Santa! It's going to be magical!

One of the highlights is theChristmas Lantern Adventure Tour*. These run every weekend on the hour from 11am - 6pm. They cost 6 per person and the tour takes approx approximately 30 minutes.Pick up a Christmas lantern and help find all of the ingredients for the Christmas cake which the naughty elves have hidden around the Hall.

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[ [link removed] ]*the tours take place down steps and in tunnels*

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Rock Cemetery Cave Tour
Rock Cemetery
Sunday 8 December

*Rock Cemetery*

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Tours at: 10am, 12noon, 2pm

EXTRA DATE! -Due to great demand there is an extra opportunity to visit the fascinating catacombs beneath Rock Cemetery this weekend.

Guided tours will provide an introduction and background to the Cemetery itself followed by a tour of the catacombs.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Breakfast with Santa*
Santa Breakfast
Mondays and Fridays until 23 December

*Wollaton Hall (9.30am)*

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Santas been very busy this year and cant fit anyone else in his grotto at Wollaton, but you can still join him for breakfast on weekdays or enjoy free storytelling with his Christmas Elf helpers at weekends.

Breakfast with Santa includes a Full English for the adults and kids get a mini English or waffles

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Christmas Action at Winter Wonderland
Ice Mountain
Until 31 December

*Old Market Square*

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At Winter Wonderland, anybody can be a skating star or a daredevil tobogganist...and you don't have to go any further than Old Market Square.

Practice for the Winter Olympics right down King's Street on the *Ice Mountain Toboggan Slide*or polish your triple axel on the 1100m2 *ice rink* with a special section for the kids and a path to skate around the fountains.

If all that seems like too much work - how about becoming a table ice hockey champion by taking on a few mates at the specially sculpted table in the *Ice Bar?*

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Emeli Sand
Emili Sande
Tuesday 10 December

*Royal Concert Hall*

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Multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sand performs all her classic hits and songs from her new album, Real Life. Join the team at the Royal Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening.

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A Storybook Christmas
Snow Queen
*Saturday 30Nov -Sunday 05 January 2020*
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**Fri, Sat, Sun (*12 - 4pm)*
*Newstead Abbey

*Discover the romance and mystery of Byrons home this Christmas with beautifully dressed room sets (Like the dramatic Snow Queen: above) and traditionally decorated Christmas trees.

There are Christmas craft stalls every weekend in the cloisters andChristmas craft activities every weekend in the Victorian kitchen.

Santa will be visitingevery weekend at the Courtyard Grotto.

Why not treat yourself to Festive Afternoon Teas available every weekend in the West Front Suite?

Those more romantic souls should try Christmas Candlelit Tours which take place on Thursdaysin December with mulled wine and mince pies...

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Christmas vibes at Winter Wonderland
WW Altitude
Until 31 December

*Old Market Square*

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Have you visited Winter Wonderland yet? It will certainly bring out your Christmas spirit!

There's shopping, rides, stalls...and lots of interesting food and drink as well as cosy places to sit and get away from it all.

Sur la Piste is our very own urban Aprs Ski lodge with acarefully hand-pickedlive entertainment programme.

Altitude Bar is back by popular demand - a cosy roof top bar with panoramic views.This all-glass chalet, perched up high, offers panoramic views of the Christmas crowds below.

Have a hot chocolate, grab some food or perhaps arrange to meet friends after work for that atmospheric Christmas catch up!

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THOR'S tipi bar
THOR'S Nottingham
*Until Tuesday 31 December*

*Trinity Square*

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Sometimes you just need a bit of time to step back, sit down and relax and this is whereTHOR'S tipicomes in. For the first time ever this giant festive tent has rolled into Nottinghams Trinity Square, just a stones throw fromintu Victoria CentreandOld Market Square.

Step inside this pop-up bar and you can see immediately why they call it Valhalla. Theres twinkling fairy lights draped across the ceiling, earthy tones, and comfy, cosy seating with fur throws and blankets...

Open 10:00am until 11.00pm daily (closed Christmas Day)

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Christmas Science
Christmas Science
Thursday 12 and Saturday 14 December

*Wollaton Hall*

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School and uni might end for the holidays soon, but education can still be Christmassy!

Check out the phenomenal Christmas Science Shows coming up on December 12 and 14 in the Great Hall.

Learn all about getting electricity from fruit, the truth behind Velociraptors and much more!

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Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday
Saturday 7 December

*Various retailers*

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Already exhausted all your shopping haunts and struggling for Christmas inspiration?

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From specialist shops to quirky bars and cafes, this Small Business Saturday; why not come andtake advantage of the great range of original and unusual enterprises, shops and venues Nottingham has to offer - while supporting the local economy!

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Here's a few places to get you started...

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Coming soon
Christmas Shows

Cinderella
Until January 2020

*Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Motorpoint Arena*

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Really get your Christmas off to a traditional start for the whole family with the amazing magic and slapstick comedy of panto favourite *Cinderella at the Theatre Royal [ [link removed] ]*. With Sooty, Gareth Gates and Les Dennis - there is fun (and jokes, and stunts) to suit all ages.

How about something a bit more modern with The David Walliams hit *Grandpa's Great Escape* [ [link removed] ] at the Motorpoint Arena?

Nottingham Playhouse is offering a choice of *Sleeping Beauty [ [link removed] ] *as well *Pinocchio [ [link removed] ] *which is a show designed for younger children aged 3-8. Lakeside Arts', The *Snow Dragon [ [link removed] ]* is storytelling in the style of The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale.

There are times and prices to suit all budgets as well as options for group bookings.


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