We confirmed 18 Christmas events for kids in Nottingham for 2026. The season starts on 21 November with Arrival of Santa and runs until 16 January (Aladdin). 2 of them are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in the UK.
The short version
- 18 kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Nottingham, Ollerton, Farnsfield and Ravenshead
- First: Arrival of Santa, Ollerton, 21 November
- Free events: Arrival of Santa and Carols at the Hall
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by area, with the date, time, price and the small things parents ask about (booking, ages, what is included).
Nottingham Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 18 confirmed for 2026
- Areas
- Nottingham, Ollerton, Farnsfield and Ravenshead
- Season
- 21 November to 16 January
- Free events
- 2
- Last checked
Christmas events for kids in Nottingham
12 confirmed events in Nottingham, soonest first.
Wollaton Winter Light Trail
Christmas lightsWollaton Hall · Nottingham
- Host
- Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE
- When
- Evenings from 25 November to 3 January
- Price
- Children from £12.50, adults from £17, family from £50; under 2s free
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
After its first run last Christmas, the Wollaton Winter Light Trail is back in the grounds of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park from 25 November to 3 January. The trail is filled with large illuminated displays, atmospheric scenes and festive surprises, set to light and sound with a seasonal story running through it.
Alongside the trail there is marshmallow toasting, a kids' funfair, hot chocolate, independent food stalls and little chalets, and dogs are welcome. Tickets are sold in timed slots with prices that change by date: super off peak child tickets start at £12.50, adults at £17 and family tickets at £50, rising on peak nights. Babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2 go free. The formal gardens are closed during the day while the trail is running.
Parent tip: Pick a super off peak night to save money, and wrap up warm as the whole trail is outdoors.
See dates and details from Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)Aladdin
Panto or Christmas showNottingham Playhouse · Nottingham
- Host
- Nottingham Playhouse (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
- When
- 27 November to 16 January
- Price
- From £18
- Ages
- All the family
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Nottingham Playhouse's pantomime this year is Aladdin, running from 27 November to 16 January. Plucky Aladdin must prove himself to the Princess while the wicked sorcerer tries to get his hands on the legendary lamp, and with the help of a hilarious genie and some panto magic anything is possible.
Expect spectacular costumes, special effects and lots of comedy, in a show the theatre describes as a treasure trove of family fun. Tickets start at £18. Groups of 10 or more can save up to 20 per cent on full price tickets, with the discount applied automatically at checkout. The Playhouse panto is a long running Nottingham tradition and a popular choice for a first trip to the theatre.
Parent tip: Book early for weekend matinees in December; groups of 10 or more get up to 20 per cent off.
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Panto or Christmas showTheatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham · Nottingham
- Host
- Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
- When
- 28 November to 3 January
- Price
- £18.50 to £49.50
- Ages
- All the family
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Theatre Royal's pantomime this Christmas is Jack and the Beanstalk, from 28 November to 3 January. Rob Rinder stars as the Spirit of the Beans alongside Nottingham panto favourite Neil Hurst as Simon Trot. Jack has to sell his trusty cow, climbs a giant beanstalk to cloudland and sets out to outwit the evil giant.
The show promises laughs, music, special effects and bundles of audience participation, with more star casting still to be announced. Tickets range from £18.50 to £49.50, and there are discounts for groups, concessions and schools on selected performances. As the city's biggest panto it sells quickly for weekend and school holiday dates, so it is worth booking well ahead, especially if you want seats together near the front.
Parent tip: Weekend and holiday matinees sell first; check for concession and group discounts on selected shows.
See dates and details from Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (opens in a new tab)Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show
Christmas lightsRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show · Nottingham
- Host
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Colwick Road, Nottingham NG2 4BE
- When
- Saturday 28 November, 2pm to 8pm
- Price
- Early bird: children £14.99, adults £18.99
- Ages
- All the family
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer takes to the skies over Nottingham Racecourse in a one day drone light show on Saturday 28 November. Hundreds of synchronised drones turn the night sky into a moving picture, telling Rudolph's heart warming story with spectacular aerial animations set to a cinematic score.
The event runs from 2pm to 8pm, so there is time for the extras before it gets dark: fairground rides, face painting and food stalls are on site. Early bird tickets are £14.99 for children and £18.99 for adults. It is billed as a festive family day out and is a good alternative to a light trail if your children prefer a show to a long walk.
Parent tip: The drones fly after dark, so plan the fairground and food first and dress for a cold evening outdoors.
See dates and details from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show (opens in a new tab)Santa's 12 Days of Christmas
Meet SantaWollaton Hall · Nottingham
- Host
- Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE
- When
- Weekends from 28 November to 20 December
- Price
- £9 per child aged 1 to 15 (includes a gift); adults without an Annual Pass £9
- Ages
- Children 1 to 15
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
On weekends in the run up to Christmas, Wollaton Hall turns its lower basement into a festive route full of Christmas characters. Families walk through at their own pace, chatting to Santa's helpers along the way, before reaching Santa's Workshop to meet Santa or one of his friends. Every child receives a gift as part of the visit.
Tickets are £9 per child aged 1 to 15 and £9 for adults without an Annual Pass. The entrance is signposted from the red phone box: head up to the lakeside West Entrance through the Courtyard, and allow extra time as there may be a queue on busy days. The route is historic and has steps throughout, so the hall asks visitors to leave prams and buggies behind where possible. Parking charges apply in the deer park.
Parent tip: Leave the buggy in the car if you can, as the route has lots of steps; email wollaton.hall@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with access questions before booking.
See dates and details from Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)Santa's Grotto at Nottingham Castle
Santa’s grottoNottingham Castle · Nottingham
- Host
- Nottingham Castle (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nottingham Castle, Lenton Road, Nottingham NG1 6EL
- When
- 28 November to 3 January, 11am to 4pm (closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January)
- Price
- £9 per child aged 1 to 15 (includes a gift); under 1s free; adults without an Annual Pass £9
- Ages
- Children 1 to 15
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Nottingham Castle runs its Santa's Grotto as part of Christmas at Nottingham Castle, which this year runs from 28 November to 3 January. Children meet Santa or one of his friends and see a bit of Christmas magic come to life, and every child aged 1 to 15 goes home with a gift. Babies under one go in free but do not receive a present, and an adult must come in with each child.
Tickets are £9 per child. Adults with an Annual Pass are included, while other adults pay £9. The castle asks families to arrive at least 20 minutes before the booked slot because the site is large and it takes time to get to the grotto. Elsewhere on site over the season there is a wishing tree, a festive Brewhouse Yard, cave tours as a paid add on and festive afternoon teas on selected weekends, so you can easily make a half day of it.
Parent tip: Book a timed slot online and arrive 20 minutes early, as the castle grounds are big and steep in places.
See dates and details from Nottingham Castle (opens in a new tab)Christmas 2026 at Lakeside: The Snowsmith
Panto or Christmas showLakeside Arts · Nottingham
- Host
- Lakeside Arts (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
- When
- Weekends 5 to 13 December, then daily 19 to 24 and 27 to 31 December, plus 2 and 3 January
- Price
- £11.50 to £13; under 2s on a lap free
- Ages
- Ages 4+
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Lakeside Arts' Christmas show this year is The Snowsmith by Half a String. In the grumpy town of Thawmor, inventor Eira is determined to bring back the soft white snow of legend, and her madcap adventure is told through puppetry, live songs, folk music and storytelling. It runs for an hour with no interval and is pitched as a perfect first theatre trip for children aged 4 and over.
Public performances are on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December, daily from 19 to 24 December and 27 to 31 December, and on 2 and 3 January. There are relaxed performances on 21 and 30 December and a BSL interpreted show on 22 December at 2pm. Tickets are £11.50 to £13, and under 2s sitting on a lap get a free ticket. The theatre sits by the lake on University Park, so a walk round the water before the show is a nice addition.
Parent tip: Choose the relaxed shows on 21 or 30 December for younger or sensory sensitive children; the Lakeside car parks are free.
See dates and details from Lakeside Arts (opens in a new tab)Goldilocks & The 3 Bears
Panto or Christmas showNottingham Arts Theatre · Nottingham
- Host
- Nottingham Arts Theatre (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE
- When
- 5 to 20 December, matinees and evenings
- Price
- From £19.50; family and group discounts
- Ages
- All the family
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Spotlight Theatre's annual family pantomime returns to Nottingham Arts Theatre with a brand new tale. This year Goldilocks gives up her porridge eating ways and runs away to join the circus, so expect big tricks, bold costumes, belly laughs and all the usual panto madness. It is written by Amanda Hall and Liam Petruccio Hall and billed as just right for the whole family.
Performances run from 5 to 20 December, with afternoon and evening shows on weekends and some weekday shows; the midweek school day performances on 9 and 10 December are already sold out. Tickets start at £19.50, and family and group discounts are available. It is a smaller, more intimate venue than the big city centre pantos, which suits younger children well.
Parent tip: Weekend 11am and 2pm shows are the easiest for little ones; ask about the family ticket discount.
See dates and details from Nottingham Arts Theatre (opens in a new tab)Silly Christmas Decoration Workshop
Christmas craftsLakeside Arts · Nottingham
- Host
- Lakeside Arts (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Performing Arts Studio, Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
- When
- Saturday 12 December, 4pm to 5.30pm
- Price
- £10 per child (accompanying adult free)
- Ages
- Ages 6+
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
This 90 minute family session at Lakeside Arts is all about fun, laughter and a bit of festive silliness. Children and their grown ups make their own quirky Christmas decorations together, think cheeky Brussels sprouts and jolly Christmas puddings bursting with personality, and the emphasis is on getting messy and letting imaginations run wild.
The workshop is designed for parents or carers to stay and join in. Tickets are £10 and only need to be booked for the children taking part, with the accompanying adult going free. It is suitable for ages 6 and over and takes place in the Performing Arts Studio on Saturday 12 December at 4pm. You could make an afternoon of it alongside a performance of The Snowsmith on the same day.
Parent tip: Only children need a ticket; dress them in clothes that can get messy.
See dates and details from Lakeside Arts (opens in a new tab)The Snowman
Panto or Christmas showTheatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham · Nottingham
- Host
- Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
- When
- Sunday 13 December
- Price
- £25.50 to £29.50
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Carrot Productions bring The Snowman to the Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 13 December. The much loved film is shown on the big screen while a professional orchestra plays the soundtrack live, which is a wonderful first orchestral concert for young children.
The programme also includes Fleece Navidad, a Shaun the Sheep Christmas short accompanied live by the musicians, a festive medley and a lively introduction to the orchestra by Daniel Whibley, composer for CBeebies Musical Storyland. The Snowman himself pays a visit, and everyone joins in singing Walking in the Air at the end. Tickets are £25.50 to £29.50. Check the venue site for the performance times on the day, and allow time to find your seats in the large hall.
Parent tip: Check the venue page for the start time, as there may be more than one performance on the day.
See dates and details from Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (opens in a new tab)Carols at the Hall
Carol concertFreeWollaton Hall · Nottingham
- Host
- Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE
- When
- Saturday 19 December, 1.30pm to 3.15pm
- Price
- Free entry, donations welcome (parking charges apply)
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
On the last Saturday before Christmas, Wollaton Hall hosts a pop up carol concert in its Great Hall. Singers perform a selection of Christmas favourites while visitors walk around the hall, so it works well for families with little ones who cannot sit still through a formal concert.
Entry is free from 1pm and the music runs from 1.30pm to 3.15pm. Donations are welcome. It is standing only, more a festive soundtrack to your visit than a seated performance. Parking charges apply in the deer park. You could pair it with Santa's 12 Days of Christmas, which runs at the hall on the same weekend, or a walk round the deer park before it gets dark.
Parent tip: It is standing only, so it suits a drop in visit rather than a long stay; parking is paid.
See dates and details from Wollaton Hall (opens in a new tab)Festive Family Concert: Nottingham Symphony Orchestra
Carol concertNottingham Symphony Orchestra · Nottingham
- Host
- Nottingham Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Albert Hall Nottingham, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA
- When
- Saturday 19 December, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Price
- £18.94; concessions available
- Ages
- All the family
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Nottingham Symphony Orchestra's Family Christmas Concert takes place at the Albert Hall on Saturday 19 December at the family friendly time of 3.30pm. Guest conductor Stephen Bullamore leads a programme of Christmas themed music, joined by the choristers of St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark.
The concert opens with Nigel Hess's A Christmas Overture and includes music from The Snow Maiden, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival, and Walking in the Air from The Snowman. The audience gets to join in with a number of carols and Christmas favourites, which keeps younger listeners involved. Tickets are £18.94, with concessions available. It is a lovely way to start Christmas week as a family without a late night.
Parent tip: Book through the orchestra's ticket link, as the Albert Hall itself does not run a box office.
See dates and details from Nottingham Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Ollerton
3 confirmed events in Ollerton, soonest first.
Arrival of Santa (Ollerton)
Christmas paradeFreeRufford Abbey Country Park · Ollerton
- Host
- Rufford Abbey Country Park (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DG
- When
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, 10am to 4pm (Santa's Parade at 12pm)
- Price
- Free entry; parking charges apply
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Rufford Abbey Country Park kicks off its Christmas season with a free weekend to welcome Santa. At 12pm each day Santa makes a grand entrance down Lime Tree Avenue in a parade led by the Mansfield Drum Corps and local groups, including the Rother Valley Working Newfoundlands. Bring wish lists and a camera.
There is a Christmas Elf Showcase from 10.45am to 11.45am, a children's sing along show from 2.15pm with a meet and greet at 3pm, a vintage funfair with Hook a Duck and a penny arcade, live music and a mini courtyard Christmas market. Characters on Saturday are Glinda, Elphie, a K Pop superfan and Stitch; on Sunday they are Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf. Entry is free but parking is charged, and the park recommends arriving early. Food and hot chocolate are available in the cafés and from street food vans.
Parent tip: Arrive early as parking fills up, and be on Lime Tree Avenue before 12pm for the parade.
See dates and details from Rufford Abbey Country Park (opens in a new tab)Santa's Grotto (Ollerton)
Santa’s grottoRufford Abbey Country Park · Ollerton
- Host
- Rufford Abbey Country Park (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stables Courtyard, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF
- When
- Selected dates, 28 November to 23 December, slots from 9am to 4pm
- Price
- £14 per child (includes a gift); up to two adults go free
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa returns to Rufford Abbey Country Park for the festive season, setting up his grotto in the Stables Courtyard. Children meet Santa and each one is given a cuddly 10 inch TY plush to take home. Bookable slots run between 9am and 4pm on selected dates from 28 November to 23 December.
Tickets cost £14 per child, which includes the gift, and two adults can go in with each child at no charge. Only children who want to meet Santa and receive a gift need a ticket. Spaces are limited and the park says they are always in high demand, so book early. The grotto can be reached by wheelchair users and pushchairs through the exit with an elf's help, though the courtyard is cobbled. Use the main entrance car park, NG22 9DF.
Parent tip: Book early as slots sell out; the courtyard is cobbled, so let the elves know if you need help with a pushchair or wheelchair.
See dates and details from Rufford Abbey Country Park (opens in a new tab)Christmas Brunch (Ollerton)
Breakfast with SantaRufford Abbey Country Park · Ollerton
- Host
- Rufford Abbey Country Park (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- The Markham Suite, Rufford Mill, Ollerton NG22 9DG
- When
- Saturday 5 December and Sunday 13 December, sittings at 10am and 12.30pm
- Price
- £19.95 per adult, £11.95 for children under 10, under 2s free
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Rufford Abbey hosts two Christmas brunches in the Markham Suite at Rufford Mill. On Saturday 5 December the special guests are Cindy Lou and the Grouch, and on Sunday 13 December it is the Ice Queen and the Ice Princess. Families enjoy a festive brunch with tea, coffee and juice, meet the characters and watch a performance, and the room has a sparkly dance floor for some Christmas dancing.
Every child also gets an Elf Garden Christmas Trail sheet and a prize as part of the brunch. There are two sittings each day, at 10am and 12.30pm. Tickets are £19.95 per person, £11.95 for children under 10 and free for under 2s. Booking is through the park's website.
Parent tip: Pick your character day carefully: the Grouch on 5 December, the Ice Queen on 13 December.
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2 confirmed events in Farnsfield, soonest first.
Light Post Farm (Farnsfield)
Christmas lightsWhite Post Farm & Zoo · Farnsfield
- Host
- White Post Farm & Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- White Post Farm & Zoo, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield NG22 8HL
- When
- Thursday to Sunday evenings, 21 November to 20 December, then nightly 21 to 23 December
- Price
- Ticketed; prices on booking page
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Light Post Farm returns to White Post Farm for 2026, bigger and brighter, with an expanded 1km Christmas trail through the farm after dark. New light installations and plenty of photo spots have been added this year, and the displays are designed for visitors of all ages.
Tickets include full access to the Reptiles of the World exhibit and play time in the indoor Jungle Barn, so younger children have somewhere warm to run around too. Seasonal food, hot drinks and festive treats are on sale all evening, and newborn lambs are expected from early December. Thursdays are dog friendly nights with water stations and treat stops. The trail runs Thursday to Sunday from 21 November to 20 December and then every evening from 21 to 23 December.
Parent tip: Thursdays are dog friendly nights; choose another evening if your little ones are wary of dogs.
See dates and details from White Post Farm & Zoo (opens in a new tab)Christmas at the Farm (Farnsfield)
Meet SantaWhite Post Farm & Zoo · Farnsfield
- Host
- White Post Farm & Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- White Post Farm & Zoo, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield NG22 8HL
- When
- 29 November to 24 December, 10am to 4pm
- Price
- Christmas admission ticket; prices on booking page
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
White Post Farm turns festive from 29 November to Christmas Eve. You can arrive any time after opening and pick a time slot to meet Santa. Families settle into their own Christmas sleigh in the magical barn, see Santa and his elves and listen to a special Christmas story, then get a photo with Santa before the elves take children to their workshop to choose a gift.
Christmas admission also includes snowflake coins to spend at the Christmas market on hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows, gingerbread decorating, winter games, reindeer dust and the sweet shop. New this year is an Alpine Woodland and bar, and each paying child ticket includes a return visit. Newborn lambs are due in early December. There is also an autism friendly version with quieter sleigh sessions, trained elves and Makaton symbols.
Parent tip: Arrive at the Christmas Barn 10 minutes before your Santa time and dress for the cold; sleighs hold up to 6 people.
See dates and details from White Post Farm & Zoo (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Ravenshead
1 confirmed event in Ravenshead, soonest first.
Enchanted Christmas at Newstead Abbey (Ravenshead)
Family Christmas eventNewstead Abbey · Ravenshead
- Host
- Newstead Abbey (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Newstead Abbey, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead NG15 9HJ
- When
- Weekends and school holidays, 28 November to 3 January, 11am to 4pm
- Price
- Adults £18, children 15 and under free (up to 3 per paying adult); parking £7 per car
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Newstead Abbey, the former home of Lord Byron just north of Nottingham, decorates its historic house for Enchanted Christmas from 28 November to 3 January. Visitors follow a self led route through the rooms, which are filled with sparkle and festive installations. The house opens on weekends and in the school holidays between 11am and 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.
Adult tickets are £18 and children aged 15 and under go free, up to three children per paying adult, which makes it good value for families. There are craft stalls on weekends in the run up to Christmas. Site entry or parking costs £7 per car. Festive afternoon teas run on weekends until 20 December, and Festive Evening Tours with hot chocolate and a mince pie run on 12 and 19 December for £25 per person.
Parent tip: Children go free with a paying adult, so one adult ticket covers up to three kids; book house admission online.
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A story for the trip home
Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is hand-painted in watercolour. It is a cosy five-minute read after a big day out.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolour. Ages 0 to 8.
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What Christmas events for kids are in Nottingham in 2026?
We confirmed 18 Christmas events for kids in Nottingham for 2026, each on its host’s own page, including Arrival of Santa (Ollerton), Light Post Farm (Farnsfield), Wollaton Winter Light Trail, Aladdin, Enchanted Christmas at Newstead Abbey (Ravenshead), Jack and the Beanstalk, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show, Santa's 12 Days of Christmas, Santa's Grotto (Ollerton), Santa's Grotto at Nottingham Castle, Christmas at the Farm (Farnsfield) and Christmas 2026 at Lakeside: The Snowsmith. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Nottingham?
Yes. 2 of the 18 events here are free, including Arrival of Santa (Ollerton) and Carols at the Hall. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Nottingham this year?
Santa appears at Arrival of Santa (Ollerton), Santa's 12 Days of Christmas, Santa's Grotto (Ollerton), Santa's Grotto at Nottingham Castle and Christmas at the Farm (Farnsfield). Times and booking rules are in each listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Nottingham?
Christmas story times on this page: Christmas 2026 at Lakeside: The Snowsmith.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on 2 November 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
