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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Plan your festive season itinerary in West Bridgford with ease! Our guide has all the best holiday events. For those who call West Bridgford home and those just visiting, this guide showcases the city's festive charm.

One of the highlights of the holiday season is the Nottingham Christmas Market, where visitors can savour seasonal delights and browse a delightful selection of artisanal goods. The Winter Wonderland offers a magical experience with its enchanting lights and thrilling rides, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. And the Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle is something you definitely don't want to miss, presenting a picturesque backdrop for festive shopping and seasonal entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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West Bridgford Holiday Light Displays

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Dazzling light displays and themed rides in a fairytale setting.

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Wheelgate Park's Ride and Light Trail Illumination Evenings feature stunning light displays and themed rides, creating a fairytale atmosphere with twinkling bulbs. The event includes visits to Santa’s Grotto and the fun Toy Workshop, offering a variety of activities for all ages. Fabulous festive menus and drinks are available in the cafes, while cozy indoor areas and huge play zones provide a comfortable setting for the whole family.

Where: Newark | More Info: Wheelgate Park Ride and Light Trail Illumination Evenings

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West Bridgford Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Unique ice sculptures and panoramic views from the observation wheel.

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Nottingham Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls selling artisan cheeses, plants, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, and more. Enjoy festive drinks at the Ice Bar, Sur La Piste, and Altitude ski bars while taking in the city's twinkling lights from the observation wheel or ice rink.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Nottingham Christmas Market

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Unique blend of ice skating, festive food, and live entertainment.

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Nottingham Winter Wonderland is a vibrant Christmas event in Old Market Square, featuring an ice rink, sky skate, ice bar, and festive food and drink options. Enjoy live entertainment, a Christmas market with unique gifts, and thrilling rides like the toboggan slide.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Winter Wonderland

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Unique shopping experience with local independent retailers.

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The Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle features over 35 independent stallholders offering a variety of local goods, including freshly baked treats, cheeses, gins, arts, crafts, and handmade jewelry. Visitors can enjoy festive food and drink, live music, and family-friendly entertainment within the historic castle grounds.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle

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Unique blend of local craftsmanship and festive atmosphere.

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Idlewells Shopping Centre hosts a vibrant Christmas Market featuring local traders, offering a variety of handmade goods, seasonal treats, and festive items. The event showcases the community's creativity and spirit, making it a delightful destination for holiday shopping.

Where: Sutton in Ashfield | More Info: Idlewells Shopping Centre Christmas Market

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Hands-on wreath making with expert guidance and festive refreshments.

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Join a twilight wreath making workshop at Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop in Nottingham. Create your own unique wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations, accompanied by refreshments and festive entertainment. The workshop includes everything you need to make your wreath, from foliage to Prosecco and mince pies.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Twilight Christmas Wreath Making

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West Bridgford Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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45-minute drone light show experience with heart-warming narration and festive animation.

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Witness Charles Dickens' timeless Christmas classic come to life in a captivating new animated drone light show, narrated by Matt Lucas. The event features famous characters brought to life in the sky, taking spectators 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. Enjoy a world-class stadium experience at Trent Bridge stadium with every seat offering a front-row view to the world's biggest stage – the sky.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show

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Unique blend of comedy, music, and spectacular special effects.

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Nottingham Playhouse's Jack & the Beanstalk is a classic pantomime filled with comedy, live music, and spectacular special effects. Join Jack as he bravely climbs an enormous beanstalk to discover a land above the clouds, where a ferocious giant lurks in his castle. Packed with laughter and audience participation, this show features top tunes, dazzling costumes, and the comedy chaos of Nottingham's favourite dame, John Elkington.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Nottingham Playhouse Panto: Jack & the Beanstalk

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High-flying adventure with beloved characters and stunning sets.

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Join Peter Pan and his beloved friends in a swashbuckling adventure filled with dazzling special effects, stunning sets, and beautiful costumes. The cast includes Gok Wan as The Magical Merman, Denise Welch as Captain Hook, Paul Chuckle as Starkey, and Steve Hewlett as Smee. This family treat features all your favourite characters from Neverland, including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John, and Michael Darling.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Peter Pan at Theatre Royal

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World-class waltz music performance with special guest artist Emma Kok.

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Join André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the Bonington Theatre for a spectacular Christmas concert featuring special guest artist Emma Kok. The event is set against a backdrop of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, creating a warm and sparkling atmosphere filled with all your favorite Christmas classics.

Where: Arnold | More Info: Christmas Concert at Bonington Theatre

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Interactive murder mystery with a Spiritualist séance.

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Join an evening of intrigue and suspense at the National Justice Museum, where a world-renowned Spiritualist will attempt to connect with spirits in a candle-lit courtroom. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a three-course Christmas meal, and a murder mystery event.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: The Spirit of Solstice A Festive Murder Mystery

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West Bridgford Other Holiday Activities

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Special gift for each child from Santa.

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Visit Santa's Grotto at Rufford Abbey Country Park, where children can meet Santa and receive a special gift. The event offers time slots between 9:15 AM and 4:00 PM on select dates in November and December. Two adults can accompany each child at no extra cost. Seating and warm refreshments, including sausage and bacon cobs, are available to enhance the experience.

Where: Ollerton | More Info: Santa's Grotto at Rufford Abbey

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Heated indoor play center and real reindeer.

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Twinlakes Park transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with gingerbread decorating, Christmas hunts, live entertainment, real reindeer, and a top-notch family Christmas grotto. The park features heated indoor venture zones, including the UK's largest indoor play center, and awe-inspiring light displays that create a breathtaking atmosphere.

Where: Melton Mowbray | More Info: Magical Winter Wonderland at Twinlakes Park

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Ethically sourced ingredients and digital e-cracker prize draw.

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Join Eastwood Hall for a memorable Christmas celebration with delicious 2-course meals, entertainment, and accommodation options. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Turkey dinner or British Vegetable Pithivier, followed by a DJ and disco until midnight.

Where: Nottingham | More Info: Shared Christmas Party Nights

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