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This weekend
Christmas at Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey

Don't miss out on a Christmassy trip to our festive and atmospheric heritage sites this Christmas.

Newstead
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December

*A Woodland Christmas - Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
**A Storybook Christmas - Newstead Abbey (and Friday 19)
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*A Storybook Christmas* continues at the Abbey (Left) with magical fairytale-themed room sets and beautifully decorated Christmas tress gracing the former home of Lord Byron.

Don't miss the chance to visit the craft fair in the Cloisters, meet Father Christmas so book to see him now! and why not indulge in a festive afternoon tea while you are visiting?

On 21 December at 7pm, join the Newstead Abbey Singers [ [link removed] ] for carols and readings and music celebrating the joy of Christmas

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*A Woodland Christmas* continues with a chance to meet woodland characters in the Great Hall, Christmas Crafts, buy gifts at the craft market, storytelling with Santa's Elves, Meet Santa, take tours and trails, or to book an opulent Christmas afternoon tea.

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Christmas Extravaganza

How about getting this kids out to run off a bit of Christmas excitement?

Christmas Extravaganza
*Saturday 21December*

**Nottingham Tennis Centre**

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Join the NTC coaching team for an afternoon of great tennis fun with team games, family challenges and the soon to be famous tennis inflatables plus there will be a visit from Santa himself!

7 per person and 6 for Active Nottingham members or tennis programme members.Plus: Every child will get a free gift from Santa!

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Cinderella
Cinderella
*Until Sunday 5 Jan 2020*

*Theatre Royal*

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Step into your glass slippers you shall go to the ball! with a star-studded cast, fabulous costumes and awe-inspiring special effects!

Coronation Streets Les Dennis and Connor McIntyre swap the cobbles for clutch bags as the Ugly Sisters, alongside Pop Idol star Gareth Gates as Prince Charming, with Richard Cadell and Sooty starring as Buttons.

The clock is already tickingbook your tickets today!

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Winter Wonderland... on ice
Christmas skate
Until Tuesday 31 December

*Old Market Square*

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*Beat the crowds* and book ahead to skate on the incredibly popular and largest*outdoor rink*in the East Midlands with a dedicated childrens area.

*Don't miss* the chance to navigate the uniquely shaped rink, with an ice path encircling the Old Market Square fountains.

*Deal* - Grab a flexi ticket, to enjoy at least an extra hour of skating during off peak times for the same price as the standard one hour ticket.

If you really love the ice and it's not already cold enough for you then how about...the Ice Mountain*Toboggan Slide*! (no booking needed) sliding down Kings Street in tubes! or chill out in some pretty cool surroundings at the UKs biggest mobile*ice bar*.

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The Snow Dragon
The Snow Dragon
*Tuesday 24 to Tuesday 31 Dec*

*Lakeside Arts*

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The night of the Snow Dragon approaches

Billy has everything a young goat could need and more besides. On New Year's Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies...

But when Billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year's Day seems a long way off. How will Billy escape? And has he been naughty or nice?

Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Snail and the Whale'. *1pm and 3.30pm each day
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Winter Wonderland
Altitude
Until Tuesday 31 December

*Old Market Square*

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Christmas party pre-drinks or a welcome sit down on a last-minute shopping trip - feel Christmassy all over again by popping into Winter Wonderland.

Grab a quick drink - warm up with a Hot Vimto, maybe?; and take a break in the cosy surroundings of*aprs ski bar, Sur la Piste*. There is*free live entertainment*every evening too.

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. It offers table service and a private DJ.

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Grandpa's Great Escape
Grandpa
*Monday 30 December*

*Motorpoint Arena*

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The first ever stage adaptation of the exhilarating number one bestselling children's book by actor and comedian David Walliams.

Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to old folks home Twilight Towers run by sinister Matron Swine its up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape. Little do they know, the wicked matron is on to them

The wondrous stage design for this arena spectacular will see the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham transformed into London and its landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and the River Thames, from thousands of feet in the sky, as Grandpa's life size Spitfire soars through the air.

There are two shows -1pm and 4pm

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NIC Christmas Gala
NIC Gala
*Sunday 22 Dec*

*Nottingham Ice Centre*

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*'The Magic of Christmas' annual Christmas gala.*

Nottingham's finest skating stars will put on a show to behold. Enjoy a festive ice show performed by the best talent from all figure skating disciplines including group routines, solo skaters, solo ice dancers, ice dance couples and paired skating couples.

The National Ice Centre Academy skaters will also be joined on the ice by synchronised skaters from the Nottingham Synchronised Skating Academy.**2:30 - 4pm**

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Chanukah Celebrations
Chanukah
*Sunday 29 December*

*Old Market Square*

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Celebrate Chanukah (22-30 December) - the Jewish festival of lights. The Jewish community, the Lord Mayor and Lord Mayors Chaplain (Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich) invite everyone to join the lighting ceremony. The lighting of the nine-foot Menorah represents a message of hope and freedom. From5.30pm

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THOR'S tipi bar
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Until Tuesday 31 December

*Trinity Square*

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Why not drop in for some after work drinks and get in that festive spirit at this amazing pop-up bar where a warm welcome awaits...

Hot chocolates, mulled wine - it's Christmas all wrapped up in a cosy tipi!

LITTLE VIKINGS!Come along to THOR'S on Sundays to get 1 little hot chocolate* for your Little Vikings on the house!* Please note, the offer is only for 1 small Hot Chocolate per child between the hours of 10am - 12pm on Sundays at the Nottingham location.

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Washing, Dancing, Singing
Washing, dancing, singing
Until 2 February 2020

Washing, Dancing, Singing: Women Living and Working in Prison is a new exhibition attheNational Justice Museum [ [link removed] ]It is an exhibition shrouded in mystery and wonder. Why were these photographs taken, who took them, who are the women?

These photographs taken from 140 years ago are on display for the first time ever [ [link removed] ]

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Coming soon
New Year's Eve celebrations

NYE 2019
*Tuesday 31 December
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*Old Market Square
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*Purico Nottingham New Year's Eve in association with Nottingham Care Village
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This New Year's Eve, Nottingham will welcome 2020on Old Market Square with a huge free street party and fireworks sponsored by local company Purico in association with Nottingham Care Village.

The family-friendly event will see Nottingham DJ Jeremy Prince on the decks in front of the Council House, with a set that is set to feature a musical excursion of popular hits spanning the last 50 years with flavours of disco, dance, soul and reggae to help ensure Nottingham
waves farewell to 2019 in style.
*From 21:30.Free entry to the square although some activities are ticketed*

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