Last updated: 11 November 2024
Enjoy the charm of the season in Newark on Trent with our comprehensive guide. For Newark on Trent residents and guests, our guide ensures you experience all the festive fun.
Popular events this season include the Newark Christmas Market, where local artisans showcase their crafts amidst the twinkling lights and festive spirit. The Ride and Light Trail Illumination Evenings invite you to embark on a magical journey through illuminated landscapes, creating memories to cherish. And the Themed Christmas Parties at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring delightful dining and themed entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Newark on Trent Holiday Light Displays
Ride and Light Trail Illumination Evenings
- What to Expect
- Interactive light displays and themed rides.
- Description
- At Wheelgate Park, immerse yourself in stunning light displays and themed rides that create a fairytale atmosphere with twinkling bulbs. Enjoy activities like Santa's Grotto and the Toy Workshop, along with fabulous festive menus and drinks in cozy cafes. Explore the gift shop for fantastic presents.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Ride and Light Trail Illumination Evenings
Newark on Trent Holiday Markets and Shopping
Newark Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Local artisan crafts and gourmet treats.
- Description
- The Newark Christmas Market is a vibrant event featuring local artisan crafts, gourmet treats, and unique holiday gifts. It offers a delightful shopping experience with live music, mulled wine, and festive food.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Newark Christmas Market
Newark Festive Gift & Food Show
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts and festive food in a festive setting.
- Description
- The Newark Festive Gift & Food Show offers a weekend of festive shopping and entertainment, featuring local artisans, boutique vendors, handmade decorations, and tasty yuletide food and drink.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Newark Festive Gift & Food Show
Mini Christmas Market at Rufford Abbey
- What to Expect
- Unique gift shopping in a picturesque setting.
- Description
- The Mini Christmas Market at Rufford Abbey offers a delightful array of seasonal items and gifts, creating a charming atmosphere perfect for finding unique presents.
- Where
- Ollerton | More Info : Mini Christmas Market at Rufford Abbey
Christmas Market 2024 at Idlewells Shopping Centre
- What to Expect
- Unique holiday shopping experience with local vendors.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Idlewells Shopping Centre offers a variety of stalls selling gifts, seasonal items, and local produce. Visitors can enjoy a range of food and drink options, including traditional festive treats and specialty items. The market provides a vibrant and bustling atmosphere, perfect for finding unique holiday gifts and experiencing local culture.
- Where
- Sutton in Ashfield | More Info : Christmas Market 2024 at Idlewells Shopping Centre
Newark on Trent Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Themed Christmas Parties at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall
- What to Expect
- Immersive disco and dining experience with high-stakes casino and ABBA tribute elements.
- Description
- Themed Christmas Parties at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall offer electrifying disco dance floors, dazzling lights, and festive decorations, along with welcome drinks and 3-course festive dinners.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Themed Christmas Parties at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall
Festive Afternoon Tea at Rufford Mill
- What to Expect
- Elegant afternoon tea in a historic setting.
- Description
- Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience at Rufford Mill, featuring a selection of teas, delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats in a charming setting.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Festive Afternoon Tea at Rufford Mill
Jeanie Barton joins the NJO for Christmas Sparkle
- What to Expect
- Guest vocalist Jeanie Barton brings festive cheer to the Royal British Legion Beeston.
- Description
- Join Jeanie Barton and the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra for an evening of Christmas sparkle, featuring beautiful vocals and festive big band music.
- Where
- Beeston | More Info : Jeanie Barton joins the NJO for Christmas Sparkle
Movies and Memories: 'It's A Wonderful Life'
- What to Expect
- Live radio play adaptation with five actors performing multiple roles.
- Description
- A live radio play adaptation of the 1946 Christmas classic, "It's A Wonderful Life," featuring five actors performing dozens of characters and producing sound effects, set in a 1940s studio environment.
- Where
- Nottingham | More Info : Movies and Memories: 'It's A Wonderful Life'
Peter Pan Christmas Adventure
- What to Expect
- High-flying adventure with beloved characters and stunning special effects.
- Description
- Join Peter Pan and his beloved friends in a swashbuckling adventure filled with amazing special effects, stunning sets, and beautiful costumes. TV fashionista Gok Wan leads the cast as The Magical Merman, alongside Denise Welch as Captain Hook, Paul Chuckle as Starkey, and Steve Hewlett as Smee. The show includes all your favourite characters from Neverland, including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John, and Michael Darling.
- Where
- Nottingham | More Info : Peter Pan Christmas Adventure
Mouse Adventure at Tall Stories
- What to Expect
- Interactive storytelling with songs and woodland creatures.
- Description
- Join Mouse on a thrilling adventure through the deep, dark wood as he searches for hazelnuts and encounters cunning creatures. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save him from becoming dinner? This musical adaptation by Tall Stories brings Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book to life with songs, laughs, and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up.
- Where
- Nottingham | More Info : Mouse Adventure at Tall Stories
Carlton Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Traditional holiday music performed by a male voice choir.
- Description
- The Carlton Christmas Concert features a blend of traditional and modern holiday music performed by the Merry Carlton Male Voice Choir, creating a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere.
- Where
- Arnold | More Info : Carlton Christmas Concert
Newark on Trent Other Holiday Activities
Santa's Grotto at Rufford Abbey
- What to Expect
- Special gift from Santa included in child's ticket price.
- Description
- Meet Santa at Rufford Abbey Country Park, where children can receive a special gift and enjoy a memorable holiday experience with their families. The event offers time slots between 9:15 AM and 4:00 PM on select dates in November and December, with tickets priced at £9.95 per child.
- Where
- Ollerton | More Info : Santa's Grotto at Rufford Abbey
Magical Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes Park
- What to Expect
- Unique golden ticket for each child to choose a special gift at Santa's Grotto.
- Description
- Twinlakes Park transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with thrilling rides, captivating attractions, and heaps of holiday spirit. Meet Santa in the UK's top-notch family Christmas grotto, enjoy gingerbread decorating, Christmas hunts, and festive workshops, and marvel at real reindeer and live entertainment.
- Where
- Melton Mowbray | More Info : Magical Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes Park
Festive Bingo Party
- What to Expect
- Interactive bingo party with hilarious prizes and live music.
- Description
- Join us for a lively bingo party with sparkling drinks, a two-course festive dinner, and hilarious prizes. The evening culminates with dancing to your favorite hits until the early hours.
- Where
- Nottingham | More Info : Festive Bingo Party
Afternoon Tea at Norwood Park
- What to Expect
- Traditional Afternoon Tea with bespoke dietary options.
- Description
- Indulge in a two-hour sitting of scrumptious sandwiches, delicate cakes, and quality time over a glass of fizz at Norwood Park's Christmas Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a selection of savoury bites, scones with clotted cream, and sweet treats like Yule Log Brownie and Mini Mince Pies. Vegan, vegetarian, DF, and GF alternatives are available upon request.
- Where
- Southwell | More Info : Afternoon Tea at Norwood Park
Hardwick Elizabethan Magic
- What to Expect
- Interactive festive displays and mulled wine in the gardens.
- Description
- Hardwick Hall transforms into a winter wonderland with handmade decorations, interactive displays, and the mischievous Lord of Misrule. Explore the mansion, gardens, and festive installations, and enjoy mulled wine in the gardens.
- Where
- Chesterfield | More Info : Hardwick Elizabethan Magic