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After the stresses and strains of 2020, you’d be forgiven for feeling more scrooge than Santa’s elf this festive season. So, we headed to the brand-new socially-distanced illumination trail at Wollaton Hall to see if it would help us shake of the seasonal blues and embrace the Christmas spirit. Spoiler alert: It's magical. 

A grassroots campaign to support and celebrate all things independent, Small Business Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of December each year. For one day, why not boycott the big brands and bring genuine joy to someone by supporting their enterprises while picking up some great gifts or a treat for yourself in the process. 

Channel the rebellious spirit of Robin Hood through interactive galleries, explore the picturesque grounds, go beneath the castle rock on a tour of the cave system, and see the lace and alabaster collections that put Nottingham on the map.

The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air... autumn has well and truly arrived. In the words of Albert Camus, autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower, and whether you're wandering amongst the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest or along Europe’s longest avenue of Lime Trees at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire has some spectacular spots to stretch your legs and embrace autumn's stunning seasonal displays.

The final bank-holiday of the year is almost here. Whether you’re looking to laugh out loud at live stand-up, end the holidays on a high with some family fun or get your groove on to live music, there’s plenty happening in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to make the most of the long weekend!

Lockdown is slowly lifting, but it might still be a while before we can return to our much-loved pubs, cultural venues and attractions, leaving us all with a bit more time to fill. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can enjoy a bit of Notts culture from home! Here's our guide to weekly virtual events from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's venues and cultural institutions to keep you entertained each day of the week.