We have tons of fab festive treats in store for you this weekend as Santa comes to town!

Enjoy our top picks below of the best things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend including some great gift shopping opportunities to get you prepared for Christmas day, a rocking show to let your hair down, some Scottish dancing for something a little bit different and some seasonal experiences to really get you in the festive spirit.

Don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in the city or out in the county, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love, or tag us using @visitnotts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There are many more events in our full What’s On calendar such as amazing live music and fantastic art exhibitions with virtual options available. Have a browse and you’ll find something fun or unique to do!

Pop up Christmas market Nottingham

Pop up Christmas Market

Friday 19 November - Sunday 19 December 2021 | The Harley Gallery, Welbeck Estate | Free entry
The Harley Gallery at Welbeck is well known for its annual arts market, and this year it will hosting a series of pop-up markets on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 19th November to 19th December, rather than their usual three day event. Pop round and discover some unique handcrafted treasures and meet the vendors and makers who craft the items themselves. Ranging from jewellers and ceramicists to furniture makers and metalsmiths, there will be four to six vendors showcased each day to offer a fantastic variety of unique gift options – or maybe pick something up for yourself!

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School of Rock the musical - Theatre in Nottingham, Theatre Royal Concert Hall

School of Rock the Musical

Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 November 2021 | Royal Concert Hall | Tickets from £24.50 - £57

Stick it to the man at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical School of Rock. A global hit musical based on the popular movie starring Jack Black, join wannabe rock star Dewey Finn as he finds himself posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school. After he transforms his students into a mind-blowing rock band they must compete at the battle of the bands, but will it all go as planned? A band of talented kids play live every show, which includes 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as all the original songs from the movie. One not to miss, School of Rock the Musical will warm your heart and blow you away in equal measure.

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Nottingham Christmas Market, Old Market Square, Top Christmas Markets in the UK

Nottingham Christmas Market

Monday 15 November - Friday 31 December 2021 | Old Market Square | Open 11am – 5.30pm daily | Free entry

The Christmas Market is back is back in Nottingham with a 60ft Christmas tree in Old Market Square, rustic chalet style market stalls, the observation wheel, a traditional festive carousel and an Après Ski themed pop-up bar, various tasty food stalls and much more! The perfect chance to soak up some Christmas atmosphere and get your gift shopping started, enjoy a choice of alternative gifts, crafts, and speciality food.

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Santa's Grotto. Meet Santa in Nottingham.

Santa's Grotto at The Engine Yard

Saturday 20 November - Thursday 23 December 2021 | The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle | £10 per child

Visit Santa at his woodland grotto this November at The Engine Yard and meet Santa, Belvoir Castle's singing reindeers, and stop for a family photo on the 'Belvoir Express' train. Take home a delightful gift from Santa himself before walking around the charming Engine Yard Shopping Village. Transformed into a winter utopia, it’s the perfect place for present shopping with boutique stores to pick up your festive essentials before indulging in delicious food and drink. Santa's Grotto at the Engine Yard is a stand-alone event with no access to the Castle, Regency Christmas or Enlightened Belvoir Light trail will be granted with an Engine Yard grotto ticket.

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Beeston Ceilidh at Boat & Horses

Friday 19 November 2021 | Boat & Horses | 8pm - 11pm | Free entry

Enjoy free entry to this iconic Scottish Ceilidh at Boat & Horses, with no booking required. Suitable for all ages and abilities, simply rock up and join in the dancing. The event features recorded music and Schuggie, who will be calling the dances and explaining what you need to do as you go along. Join in jeans, full highland dress or anything in between! The event promotes COVID-19 safety and because you will be dancing in close proximity to others, double vaccinations are ideal but not required.

Click here for the full info.

This blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.

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