Nottingham City Council is proud to present a host of festive activities for 2008 - come along and make your Christmas even more special or visit www.christmasinnotts.com or call Nottingham Tourism Centre on 0844 477 5678 for details about other Christmas events in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

The city comes alive with the spirit of Christmas! Festive lights will be switched on throughout the streets of Nottingham and the Old Market Square will feature a grand Christmas tree for all to enjoy. Throughout November and December the Square will play host to live entertainment to delight the festive crowds as they shop and celebrate the magic of Christmas

Victoria Centre Ice Rink in the Old Market Square*
19 November – 11 January
The fabulous festive ice rink returns to turn the Market Square into a winter wonderland.  For more information please visit www.national-ice-centre.com

Frankfurt German Market in the Old Market Square
19 November to 23 December
Relax with a warm Glühwein at our traditional German market that offers more than Christmas cookies, smoked sausages, traditional arts and crafts.

Christmas Craft Market in the Old Market Square
19 November to 23 December
Look no further than the Market Square this Christmas for unique and hand-made gift ideas.  This annual market boasts a range of goodies to suit all pockets.

Christmas Fine Food Market in the Old Market Square
19 - 20 December
Sample the best in fresh local produce at this Festive Fine Food Market – bring along a shopping list for a special Chrismast meal or if you can’t wait, try some of the delicious ready-cooked treats on sale.

Christmas at Brewhouse Yard
6 December, 1pm – 5pm
Santa and Mrs Claus are making their preparations for the ‘big’ day and visitors are invited to give them a hand and have a go at the ‘make & take’ activities. Adults £3.50, Conc. £2.50

Music in the Square
6 and 13 December, 12noon - 3.00pm
Traditional Christmas entertainment from local choirs and bands live in the Old Market Square.

Meet Santa at the Castle Bandstand, Nottingham Castle
7, 13 & 14 December, 2 – 4pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Santa and his lucky elf Sparkle. £3.50 per child

A Victorian Christmas, The Old Market Sauare
10 December, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Christmas entertainment on a Victorian theme featuring street theatre, choirs, brass band, street organs and bell ringers

Christmas Craft Fair at Wollaton Hall
13 – 14 December, 11am – 4pm
Make this Christmas extra special for your family by purchasing unique craft gifts made by local craft workers.

Make a Christmas Gift at Brewhouse Yard
14 & 21 December, 11am – 2.30pm
Take your pick – transform a pencil case, snowstorm or fan into an original Christmas gift for friends and family. Suitable for 4 – 8 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas at the Arboretum
14 December, 3pm – 6pm
Get into the Christmas spirit at this wonderful festive event set in the Arboretum. Enjoy traditional carols, brass band music, mulled wine, beautifully lit trees, mince pies and much more. Activities will take place in the bandstand.

A Traditional Christmas
17 December, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Christmas entertainment in the Old Market Square with a traditional theme featuring street artists, carol singers and choirs.

Magdala Christmas Concert at Newstead Abbey
20 December, 6.45pm – 7.45pm & 8.30pm – 9.30pm
The slender of the Great Hall will be filled with their exquisite voices, providing stunning entertainment for the audience and starting Christmas week off in true style. For ticket prices and to book please contact Magdala on 0115 962 6355  

Carols in the Mill Yard
20 December, 3.30pm. Carols 4.30pm - 5pm
Experience the magical atmosphere of the lantern-lit mill yard, with roast chestnuts, mince pies and mulled drinks at Green’s Windmill.

Cracking Christmas Creations, Wollaton Hall
21 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 1.40pm – 3pm
Drop in at the hall for some ‘make & take’ Christmas crafts.

..... and all this in addition to pantomime season at the Nottingham Playhouse, the Theatre Royal and the Lace Market Theatre, as follows:

ALADDIN
Nottingham Playhouse
28 November – 24 January 2009
Join Widow Twankey as she whisks away a lad and his lamp on a magic carpet ride of family fun and frolics. It's a sensational silver jubilee pantomime party that's sparkling with wit, glistening with glitter and shimmering with song and dance. Tickets available from the Playhouse Box Office Tel: 0115 941 9419

CINDERELLA
Theatre Royal
5 December – 18 January 2009
The most famous fairytale of them all will be brought magically to life from page to stage in a pantomime production that will delight audiences of all ages.  Tickets available from the Royal Centre Box Office Tel: 0115 989 5555.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Lace Market Theatre
8 - 13 December
Ghosts rattle their chains, miserly Ebenezer undergoes a nocturnal transformation, the goose is cooked and Tiny Tim gets his pudding! God bless us, every one! For young people, this is an ideal introduction to Dickens. Evening shows end at 9.30pm, so it’s not too late a night for families and young people. Tickets available from the Lace Market Theatre Box Office Tel: 0115 950 7201 or online at www.lacemarkettheatre.co.uk

For details about other Christmas events in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire visit www.christmasinnotts.com or call Nottingham Tourism Centre on 0844 477 5678.