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14th December 2018 marks the date in British history when some women were able to go to the ballot boxes for the first time and cast their vote in the General Election after the passing of the Representation of People Act. Exactly 100 years later, Nottingham pays tribute to suffragette Helen Kirkpatrick Watts with the unveiling of a stone plaque in the city’s Arboretum to celebrate her involvement and achievements.

Still looking for that perfect gift? From high street favourites to designer boutiques and a plethora of cool and quirky independent retailers, Nottingham has everything to make your Christmas shopping merry and bright. 

If you're feeling the Christmas spirit there's lots going on across Nottinghamshire to make the most of this magical time of year, and for those who are still feeling a little more Scrooge than Stanta's elf, we've picked out a few comedic highlights in the hope they bring a smile and raise a chuckle. There are many more events on our What’s On calendar, so be sure to have a gander, or read on to check out some of our favourite things to do this weekend…

Afternoon tea is without a doubt the finest of British institutions, and Thoresby Hall Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the region, so when Visit Nottinghamshire received an invitation to experience Thoresby Hall’s festive afternoon tea, we knew we were in for a very special treat indeed.

Nestled in the pretty rural enclave of Clipston-On-The-Wolds in the Nottinghamshire countryside lies a hidden gem renowned by those in the know, including many top Midlands restaurants, for their exceptional produce. At the heart of the picturesque Blackberry Farm lies Harker’s Farm Shop, one of the most highly regarded butchers in the country, selling meat raised with the highest standards of traditional stockmanship in the surrounding fields. We caught up with the family-run buiness to get some recommendations for the Christmas dinner table. 

Nottinghamshire is stunning at this time of year and a walk in the wintery sun can be just the tonic to combat seasonal blues. Wrap up cosy and take a wander around one of the county's country parks, canals or the iconic Sherwood Forest.