Christmas

Have a Legendary Christmas in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire comes alive at this time of year, as the magic and romance of the holiday season brings our unique history and legends to life.

Enjoy Christmas in the home of Robin Hood and explore our historic sites with a unique festive twist, including a Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle, Wintertide at Hardwick Hall and a new installation at Newstead Abbey to name just a few of our fantastic Christmas events at legendary locations.

Looking to plan the ultimate family Christmas? Click here to find family-friendly activities including all of the best Grottos in Nottinghamshire, where your little ones can meet Santa himself.

Festive Favourites

The Nottingham Christmas Market and Winter Wonderland festive attractions return for 2024 with a wide range of festive treats and experiences all winter! Running from 13th November - 31st December, you can enjoy ice skating, an ice bar, observation wheel and festive bars on Old Market Square.

A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show presents the very latest in creative entertainment with a magical celebration of the Christmas spirit on 7th December. Witness famous characters brought to life in the sky, as you're taken on a heart-warming narrated journey through the immortal tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve and his ghostly visitors who lead him to profound transformation.

If you're looking for a magical piece of festive theatre, look no further than The Storm Whale. Benji Davies' tender and heart-warming stories of loneliness, love and courage are brought to life in a fantastic show perfect for the whole family. Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea. One summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach. A friendship began that changed their lives forever. 

Nottingham Playhouse's legendary panto is back for 2024, with a giant of a story in Jack & the Beanstalk. When Jack exchanges the family cow for mysterious beans, he begins an epic adventure when they grow into an enormous beanstalk. Join Jack as he bravely climbs to discover a land above the clouds, where a ferocious giant lurks in his castle. 

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love next Christmas in this high-flying swashbuckling adventure at the Theatre Royal. This family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling. With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before!

There are some exciting announcements coming soon, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to find out, or read on to find out more about a few of the amazing events already lined up.

From all of us at Visit Notts, we ho-ho-ho-pe you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Nottinghamshire!