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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show
Nov
28
Family & Kids · Seasonal & Special Events · Outdoor & Nature · Christmas

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show

Hundreds of illuminated drones bring a festive story to life above Nottingham Racecourse.

Sat 28 Nov 2026
From GBP 14.99

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Nottingham Winter Wonderland 2026
Ongoing experience
Family & Kids · Markets & Fairs · Seasonal & Special Events · Christmas

Nottingham Winter Wonderland 2026

Christmas markets, ice skating, an Ice Bar and festive attractions take over Old Market Square.

12 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
Wollaton Winter Light Trail 2026
Ongoing experience
Family & Kids · Seasonal & Special Events · Outdoor & Nature · Christmas

Wollaton Winter Light Trail 2026

An illuminated Christmas trail transforms the grounds of Wollaton Hall with light and sound.

25 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
From GBP 17.00
Aladdin – Nottingham Playhouse Pantomime 2026
Ongoing experience
Theatre & Performances · Family & Kids · Seasonal & Special Events · Christmas

Aladdin – Nottingham Playhouse Pantomime 2026

Nottingham Playhouse’s annual family pantomime takes audiences on a magical adventure with Aladdin.

27 Nov – 16 Jan 2027
Nottingham Playhouse
From GBP 18.00
Christmas at Nottingham Castle 2026
Ongoing experience
Family & Kids · Christmas

Christmas at Nottingham Castle 2026

Seasonal activities, festive treats and Santa encounters bring Christmas to Nottingham Castle.

28 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
Nottingham Castle
Jack and the Beanstalk – Theatre Royal Pantomime 2026
Ongoing experience
Theatre & Performances · Family & Kids · Seasonal & Special Events · Christmas

Jack and the Beanstalk – Theatre Royal Pantomime 2026

The Theatre Royal’s spectacular family pantomime follows Jack on an adventure into Cloudland.

28 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
From GBP 18.00
Santa’s Grotto at Nottingham Castle
Ongoing experience
Family & Kids · Seasonal & Special Events · Christmas

Santa’s Grotto at Nottingham Castle

Step into a world of festive magic this Christmas as Santa’s Grotto returns to the magnificent Nottingham Castle!

5 Dec – 20 Dec 2026
Nottingham Castle
From GBP 9.00