What's On in Nottinghamshire

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Your local leisure centre

Address: Nottinghamshire

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Lammas Leisure Centre (Sutton in Ashfield), Kirkby Leisure Centre and...

Coming to England

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/coming-to-england

Floella Benjamin’s award-winning and iconic book Coming to England comes to life in this joyful stage adaptation with music, storytelling and song. Much loved by children and families, Coming to England...

Aladdin

Venue: Palace Theatre Newark

Website: www.palacenewark.com

This year's pantomime promises to whisk you away on a thrilling adventure suitable for the entire family. Prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with dazzling performances, spectacular sets, and...

Christmas in Nottingham - The Wheel of Nottingham

Venue: Old Market Square, Nottingham

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Get the best view of Nottingham this Christmas. The Winter Wonderland Observation Wheel is an amazing experience for the whole family and a treat not to be missed. Towering above Old Market Square, it’s...

Winter Wonderland

Venue: Old Market Square, Nottingham

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Bringing back the ever-popular Ice Rink and Sky Skate Ice Path, festive fun-seekers can indulge in all things Christmas until New Year’s Eve.Family tickets, super off-peak and off-peak reduced price...

Aladdin

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

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Snowed In at Newstead

Venue: Newstead Abbey, Nottingham Road

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Snowed In at Newstead features mesmerising installations and displays - telling the story of Byron and his sister Augusta getting snowed in 200 years ago - that will make you feel cosy this Christmas as...

Autism Nights

Venue: Pirates Play

Website: www.piratesplay.co.uk/pirates_classes/autism-nights

Autism Nights on the first Wednesday of every month are specially designed evenings of play for children with Autism, Asperger's and ADHD. With a soothing atmosphere, these nights are a great opportunity...

Curious About Nottingham

Venue: Nottingham City Centre

Website: www.curiousabout.co.uk

Curious About Nottingham is a pair of self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Nottingham...

Family Adventures at The Lost City Adventure Golf

Venue: The Lost City Adventure Golf

Website: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com/nottingham

Immerse yourself in a world of rainforest enchantment and discover the two indoor adventure golf courses, nestled in the jungle themed paradise. Open from 10am with Early Bird tickets available until 12pm....

Feel Good Activity Bag at Sherwood Pines

Venue: Sherwood Pines

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines

Try a forest activity bag for children aged 4-13 years old and their adults to use to discover the wellbeing benefits of forests. Includes binoculars to help you spot butterflies and birds, a scavenger...

Kids Club

Venue: Savoy Cinema

Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk

Kid’s club screenings take place on Saturday and Sunday (every day in the school holidays) at 10am. Parents and Children can enjoy a movie at the cinema for the incredible low price of just £2.15 each....

Kitty Cafe Nottingham

Venue: 31-37 Friar Lane

Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk

Become surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake or a refreshing drink and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue, fully wheelchair...

Maid Marion Family Cycle Route

Venue: Sherwood Pines

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pine

Taking just over one hour to complete at a leisurely pace, the Family Cycle route is ideal for those with small children who would tire on the longer trails or newcomers to cycling just wanting a leisurely...

Newark Junior Parkrun

Venue: Sconce and Devon Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/newark-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds), every Sunday at 9am. It's free to join but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join...

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes

Venue: Venues: Bingham, Mapperley, West Bridgford or Wollaton

Website: www.perform.org.uk/try

Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...

Razzle Dazzle Pots

Venue: Razzle Dazzle Pots

Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Nottinghamshire

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Lammas Leisure Centre (Sutton in Ashfield), Kirkby Leisure Centre and...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Packed with comedy chaos courtesy of Nottingham’s favourite dame, John Elkington, enjoy a show jam-packed with laughter, live music, and spectacular special effects. Expect top tunes, dazzling costumes,...

Jack and the Beanstalks

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

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The Ugly Duckling

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Specially created for children ages 3–8, this brand-new version of the charming tale is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Full of music, creative captioning and plenty of opportunities to join...

Elf Garden Christmas Trail

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk/events

Specially crafted for this magical time of year, the trail invites children and families to explore the formal gardens in search of Santa’s playful elves, who are hiding there.Trail sheets are just £1.50...

Peter Pan

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Address: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan

Website: 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 you on a magical trip to Neverland like never before!

Wheelgate Ride and Light Trail, Illuminations Evenings

Venue: Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park

Website: www.wheelgatepark.com

From 5-7.30pm, immerse yourself in stunning light displays and rides that will leave you mesmerised. Lose yourself in the magical atmosphere and enjoy the fairytale wonderland crafted by twinkling bulbs...

Christmas at Lakeside: The Storm Whale

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Benji Davies’ tender and heart-warming stories of loneliness, love and courage are brought to life as one magical piece of theatre from the team behind Grandad’s Island. Based on the award-winning...

Nordic Brights 2024

Venue: Victoria Centre

Website: www.victoria-centre.com/events/nordic-brights-2024

Prepare for a magical journey that captures the essence of Norway with an alpine forest, a crackling log ‘fire,’ and an enchanting woodland landscape. Includes new activities and additions making your...

Tinsel Trek

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park

Join experienced walk leaders for a post Christmas trek around the Park and burn off those Christmas calories. The walk will be approximately 6-7miles long and last for around 2 hours. Festive wear encourages...

Taylormania

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Winter Lantern Walk

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park

Join the volunteers as they take you on a journey regaling you with stories of Clumber Park. The Lantern walk is £3 per person and very popular, the perfect way to round off your Christmas celebrations....

Cinderella

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

This year, Westfield Folkhouse presents that best loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella.This traditional family pantomime has something for all ages, including dancing, singing, comedy and audience participation....

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Prom Concert - Fire and Ice

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/npo-family-prom-concert

The NPO’s Family Prom this year is a battle between those two elemental forces…..Fire and Ice.With music for all the family, there surely is no better way to banish those winter blues than joining...

To Boldly Game

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

A weekend of tabletop games, RPGs and immersive STEM and space themed challenges and fun for fans and families alike. Following the success of their first event they have been building on the fantastic...

Romeo and Juliet

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/varna-international-ballet

Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits...

Swan Lake

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/varna-international-ballet

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/varna-international-ballet

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of...

Chinese Arts and Crafts for Families

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Welcome the Year of the Snake with arts and crafts that the whole family can enjoy.A fabulous opportunity to try out different Chinese arts and crafts including paper cutting, Chinese knot making, calligraphy...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, Christina Bianco as Narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s...