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Every Saturday and Sunday until 15 December
Woodthorpe Grange Park/Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
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 Santa’s 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.Â
Entrance to Woodthorpe’s Christmas Weekends is free, although there may be a small charge for some activities.
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Saturday 30 November 2019 - Sun 5 January 2020
(closed Christmas Day)
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
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. From a 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 the Christmas 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.
*the tours take place down steps and in tunnels*
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 Sunday 8 December
Rock Cemetery
Tours at: 10am, 12noon, 2pm
EXTRA DATE! -Â 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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 Until 31 December
Old Market Square
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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 Tuesday 10 December
Royal Concert Hall
Multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé 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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 Saturday 30Â Nov -Â Sunday 05 January 2020
Fri, Sat, Sun (12 - 4pm)
Newstead Abbey
Discover the romance and mystery of Byron’s 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 and Christmas craft activities every weekend in the Victorian kitchen.
Santa will be visiting every 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 Thursdays in December with mulled wine and mince pies...
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 Until 31 December
Old Market Square
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 Après Ski lodge with a carefully hand-picked live 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.Â
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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 Until – Tuesday 31 December
Trinity Square
Sometimes you just need a bit of time to step back, sit down and relax – and this is where THOR'S tipi comes in. For the first time ever this giant festive tent has rolled into Nottingham’s Trinity Square, just a stone’s throw from intu Victoria Centre and Old Market Square.
Step inside this pop-up bar and you can see immediately why they call it Valhalla. There’s 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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 Thursday 12 and Saturday 14 December
Wollaton Hall
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!Â
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 Saturday 7 December
Various retailers
Already exhausted all your shopping haunts and struggling for Christmas inspiration?Â
From specialist shops to quirky bars and cafes, this Small Business Saturday; why not come and take advantage of the great range of original and unusual enterprises, shops and venues Nottingham has to offer - while supporting the local economy!Â
Here's a few places to get you started...
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Until January 2020
Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Motorpoint Arena
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. 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 at the Motorpoint Arena?
Nottingham Playhouse is offering a choice of Sleeping Beauty as well Pinocchio which is a show designed for younger children aged 3-8. Lakeside Arts', The Snow Dragon 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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