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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 Srooge than Stanta's little helper, 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.

Visit Nottinghamshire headed to the Nottingham Tourism Centre for the opening of the Bands FC exhibition (open from 1 - 14 December). Bands FC is a stunning and innovative art project celebrating two of the world’s favourite things – football and music. They’ve designed over 400 badges incorporating the world’s most popular bands into football’s most iconic club crests, and have gained over 42,000 followers on Twitter since summer 2018. We went to meet the creators of the concept – Nick Fraser and Mark Liptrott – as they were setting up.

With December in full swing we are now fully in the mood for spectacular seasonal soirees and cheery Christmas celebrations. Pull on your woolly Christmas jumpers and mosey along to one of these fabulous festive events!

There’s many more events on our What’s On calendar, so make sure to have a gander, or read on to check out our favourite things to do this weekend…