What's On and Things To Do This Weekend In Nottinghamshire 9 – 11 January 2026

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. From a magical light trail and belly-laughing panto, to an intriguing exhibition, fascinating walks and market stalls to browse, there’s something for everyone. Here are our top 6 picks for this weekend.

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There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Browse today and find the perfect activity to enjoy this weekend.

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1. Enchanting Twilight Light Trail at Conkers

Saturday and Sundays from 10 January - 8 February 2026 | Conkers | Tickets: Adults/Over 5's - £7, Member Adults/Over 5's - £5, Under 5's Free, Tickets include a hot chocolate!

If you’re looking for a dazzling weekend full of sparkling lights and magical installations, Conkers’ Enchanting Twilight Trail is the perfect way to lighten the dark winter evenings. This unique after-dark experience for the whole family to enjoy features mesmerising light displays, including an enchanting Light Tunnel created to dazzle and delight! Make the most of the season by combining the beauty of nature with captivating light art. Take a train ride from Discovery to the beautifully illuminated Waterside pathways. Meander through the forest filled with enchanting lights and warm up with delicious treats - Indoor hot food and drinks will be available to keep you toasty and energised as you explore the chilly outdoors!

The trail lasts approximately 30 minutes.

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2. Winter Tree Identification Walk
 

Saturday 10 January 2026 | 10:30am - 12:30pm | RSPB Sherwood Forest | £11 (£9.40 RSPB members)

Explore Sherwood Forest like never before and discover the characteristics of the forest’s diverse range of tree species at a time of year when their leaves have been shed as winter closes in. This fascinating two-hour guided tour will give expert insight into how each tree is a nature reserve in its own right, supporting hundreds of birds, insects, mammals, plants and fungi. Find out how the trees of the forest interact and cope with harsh climatic conditions through the seasons – a learning curve for all.

This event is aimed at adults, but children are welcome to come along too. No dogs allowed.

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3. Your local Farmers & Producers Market

Second Sunday of every month until April 2026 | 10am - 3pm | Rufford Abbey Country Park | Free entry, regular parking charges apply

What better way to spend a cosy Sunday than to wander the local farmers & producers market at Rufford Abbey. With the best in local food, farming, and handmade produce this market is a celebration of British agriculture, independent makers and seasonal delights. Offering an ever-changing selection of fresh produce straight from local farms, alongside artisan cheeses, breads, meats, and irresistible sweet treats. Visitors will also find handcrafted goods, gifts, and rural-inspired crafts — all created with care by passionate producers and skilled artisans from across the region. Whether it's a weekly shop or a leisurely browse, it’s the perfect way to support local and enjoy a Sunday at Rufford.

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4. Sleeping Beauty

Until Saturday 17 January 2026 | Nottingham Playhouse | Tickets from £19.50 + £2.50 booking fee per order

Prepare to be spellbound with the legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto, the tale of Sleeping Beauty! It's going to be panto pandemonium in a show bursting with jaw-dropping costumes, dazzling effects, and sprinkled with magical mayhem. Comedy chaos will be provided by Nottingham's favourite panto dame John Elkington in this spectacular beyond your wildest dreams! The fairytale known by all will have you laughing and cheering with its infamous story, characters of evil and good, and an amazing cast!

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5. 30 Objects Representing Justice Exhibition

until March 2026 | National Justice Museum | Free

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, National Justice Museum have selected 30 objects representing the justice system, spanning over 800 years. Find out what ‘justice’ looked like through the history of time and discover how much is had changed to what we see as ‘justice’ today. A 1790 lease listing enslaved Africans, leather handcuffs used on women and a half-used bottle of brandy given to those awaiting execution - each object offers a window into a particular moment in justice history, revealing how ideas of power, law, resistance, and humanity have intersected. Some highlight who holds authority and who is excluded from justice, while others reflect compassion, reform, and the efforts of communities to challenge injustice.

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6. Challenger Series Britannia Cup 2026 - ISU Synchronized Skating
 

Friday 9 – Saturday 10 January | National Ice Centre, Motorpoint Arena | Tickets: from £15.80

The Britannia Cup returns to Nottingham for January 2026! And  this year's Cup forms part of the prestigious ISU Challenger Series, welcoming Junior and Senior Synchronized Skating teams from across the globe. Twenty-two synchronised skating teams from 10 countries will be competing in the Britannia Cup International Skating Union Challenger Competition, including world medallist teams. Synchronised skating features 16 skaters on the ice performing complex routines at speed to music, including lifts, intersections, pair spins and much more. Get set for another unforgettable year of synchronized skating excellence.

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Wherever your weekend takes you, wrap up warm, head out, and make the most of everything our region has to offer!