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Christmas at Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle, Lenton Road, Nottingham, NG1 6EL
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Friday 28 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Nottingham Castle
Event admission prices apply
 
Visit Nottingham Castle this festive season
  • Kick off Christmas at the Castle with a Christmas Market weekend in collaboration with It’s in Nottingham
  • Meet Santa or his friends at the Winter Woodland Santa’s Grotto in Brewhouse Yard
  • Explore the Castle site and find the Candy Cane hiding in the galleries
  • Delve underground into the caves with a Cave Tour at Nottingham Castle
  • Get inspired with gifts & treats in our cafés & shop

 
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November 2025 
Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle
Advanced tickets: Adult £2 | Children £1
 
Enjoy seasonal shopping, family-friendly activities, and plenty of festive entertainment. With over 90 stalls to discover, exciting performances, and delights for all ages, there truly is something for everyone.
 
Opening times - Friday 11am - 8pm (last entry 6pm) | Saturday 10am - 7pm (last entry 6pm) | Sunday 10am - 4pm (last entry 2.30pm)  
 

* Please note – For customers who have not prebooked their tickets, please be advised that this is a high capacity event. While we may release additional tickets on the day, these will be on a first come first served basis. Queues are likely, and tickets are not guaranteed.

* In the event that more tickets are released on the day, visitors who have not prebooked will be charged Standard Admission for Nottingham Castle, PLUS entrance for the Christmas Market event (£2 Adult, £1 Child). Visitors with an annual pass will be charged entrance for the Christmas Market event only (£2 Adult, £1 Child).


 

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December | Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December | Saturday 20 - Tuesday 23 December
Winter Woodland Santa’s Grotto at Brewhouse Yard
Tickets: Children (1-15) £15 | Adults £8

Step into a Winter Woodland with Nottingham Castle’s Santa’s Grotto Experience in Brewhouse Yard. Meet Santa & his friends, and see the magic of Christmas come to life.
 

 
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December | Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December | Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December
Festive Afternoon Tea at Nottingham Castle
Price: Adults £30 + booking fee | Children (under 12) £15 + booking fee
 
Indulge in Festive Afternoon Tea, with a selection of sandwiches, savouries and a range of festive desserts.
We cater for allergens & requirements. Specify on booking.

Please note - Nottingham Castle entry not included. Standard Castle ticket required on entry (Pay once, visit all year round – Adult: £15, Kids Go Free – 15 years & under, up to 3 children per paying Adult) .

 


 
Friday 28 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026 
Candy Cane Indoor Trail at Nottingham Castle
Standard site admission price applies + £2 per trail sheet
 
Explore the Castle site and find the Candy Cane hiding in the galleries.

Price: £2 trail sheet available at shops & cafés from Friday 28th November

Standard site admission applies.

 


 
Weekends from 29 November 2025 - 4 January 2026 | 1.30pm
Festive Story Time at Nottingham Castle
Standard site admission price applies
 
Listen to some classic festive tales at the entrance to the Robin Hood Adventures.
 

 
Daily from Friday 28 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Festive Indoor Games at Nottingham Castle
Standard site admission price applies
 
Have fun playing some classic festive games within the walls of Nottingham Castle.
 

 
Daily from Friday 28 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Wishing Tree at Nottingham Castle
Standard site admission price applies
 
Come and find the wishing tree inside Nottingham Castle.

 

 

 
 

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Opening Times

Christmas at Nottingham Castle (28 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026)
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Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00

* Last admission into the Nottingham Castle grounds is at 3pm
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day.
Please note that extended hours will be in operation for the Christmas Market | Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November 2025.

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