The Nottingham Christmas Market Returns!

Good morning Nottingham! ☀️ It’s Monday, time to crawl out of the weekend fog, slap on a smile, and pretend we’ve got this whole thing under control. Let’s see what’s on the agenda to keep us distracted from reality this week!

In today’s Local Scoop:

• Nottingham Christmas Market🎅

• Hucknall Christmas Light Switch-On 🎄

• Our scrumptious scoops for the week 🍽️

Let’s get to it.

— Local Scoop Nottingham

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Nottingham Christmas Market is Back! 🎄
📅 - Runs until New Year’s Eve
⏰ - 12:00 PM
📍- Old Market Square
📷 - @winterwonderlandnottingham

Our favourite Christmas Market is back! Glide along the Sky Skate ice path, warm up with a festive drink at the skate-up bars, or brave the frosty -10°C Ice Bar (coats and gloves provided). There’s also an ice rink, toboggan rides, a Frozen Swing, and the iconic Helter Skelter bar for all the fun-loving visitors. Don’t miss the Christmas market stalls filled with handmade gifts, delicious food, mulled wine, and more!

Wednesday
Hucknall Christmas Light Switch On
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Broadway Poster Sale
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Festive Fayre
6:00 PM
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Christmas Botanist Bingo
8:00 PM
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Thursday
Ricky Gervais - Mortality
7:30PM
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Sneinton Christmas Fair
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friday
Twilight Christmas Market
5:00 PM
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Pete Tong Presents IBIZA Classics
6:30 PM
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Saturday
Cosmic Chrimbo Market
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Dashing Dachshund Christmas Tour
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Mini-Yule Market 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Santa’s Gingerbread Christmas Trail
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Winter Market Day at Sneinton Market
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sow and Grow
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Creepy Christmas
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Paul Heaton - Motorpoint Arena
6:30 PM
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Sunday
Pizza and Sides - Kimberley Christmas Market
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Carlton’s Christmas Market by Jodie Mae
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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1525 Slow Craft Social
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Nation Justice Museum/Galleries of Justice
9:00 PM
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SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

Pizzamisù: Pizza that just hits the spot! 🍕
⏰ - Tuesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
⏰ - Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
⏰ - Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍- 9 High Pavement, NG1 1HF
📷 - @pizzamisunottingham

For authentic Neapolitan vibes, Pizzamisù delivers the goods. Their menu boasts classics like the Margherita (£9.95) and Marinara (£8.95), alongside unique offerings such as the Salsiccia, Patate e Provola (£13.95) – think Italian sausage, smoked mozzarella, and golden diced potatoes.

Make sure to save room for dessert! Their homemade tiramisù (£6.95) or the rum-soaked Babà Napoletano (£7.50) are unmissable. Whether you're here for a cosy meal or to grab a slice on the go, Pizzamisù is your ticket to a Neapolitan feast!

Calcutta Club: Nottingham’s Curry Royalty 🍛
⏰ - Monday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
⏰ - Friday – Saturday: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 - 8-10 Maid Marian Way, NG1 6HS
📷 - @calcuttaclub

Tucked away near Nottingham Castle, Calcutta Club serves up award-winning Indian cuisine with a side of history and charm. This gem is famed for its rich Butter Chicken, aromatic Lamb Rogan Josh, and fiery Madras – all made fresh in-house. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing 20% off your takeaway, every bite here promises to transport you straight to India.

ACTIVITY ALLEY

Hucknall Christmas Light Switch-On 🎄
📅 - Wednesday 4th December
⏰ - 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 - Hucknall Market Place & Hucknall High Street

Get your Santa hats and festive cheer ready for Hucknall’s annual Christmas Light Switch-On! Enjoy live music on the main stage, explore stalls brimming with hot food, snacks, gifts, and crafts, and soak up the holiday atmosphere. The magic begins at 7 PM when the tree, town centre, and iconic 3D feature lights are illuminated.

Dashing Dachshund Christmas Pup Up Café 🎄🐶
📅 - Saturday 7th December
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Sessions: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
📍 - Brewhouse & Kitchen
🎟️ - From £12+
📷 - @pupupcafe

Calling all dachshund lovers! The Christmas Pup Up Café is back! With up to 50 dachshunds per session, adorable Christmas props for festive photo ops, free presents for every pup, and endless puppuccinos, this is the ultimate doggy day out. Let your furry friends roam freely in a secure, staff-supervised space while they enjoy toys, ball pits, and more. Don’t miss the Best Dressed Sausage contest and local dog businesses to browse. Get your tickets now for a paws-itively festive time!

FRESH EXPERIENCES

Twilight Christmas Market
📅 - Friday 6th December
⏰ - 5:00 PM
📍 - Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery, NG5 4HA Nottingham
📷 - @woodthorpe_park_plant_shop

Wander through fairy-lit greenhouses brimming with seasonal plants, planters, candles, and unique homewares while sipping on mulled wine or Prosecco from the Homemade Café.

Kimberley Christmas Market: Festive Feasting 🎄🍕
📅 - Sunday 8th December
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 - Kimberley, Nottingham
📷 - @cravingcrustuk

This year’s event promises delicious stone-baked pizzas from Craving Crust, sides to satisfy every craving, and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer. With vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, there's something for everyone. Whether you’re browsing the market stalls or indulging in the festive eats, it’s a perfect day out for family and friends.

LIVE MUSIC

Get ready to fill your weekend with great tunes and lively vibes. Here’s your guide to the best live music happening this week

Monday

• Vison Video Live - The Bodega - 7:00 PM

Tuesday

• Billy Nomates Acoustic - The Bodega - 7:00 PM

• Ruby Tuesday - Billy Bootleggers - 7:30 PM

Wednesday

• A Musical Open Jam Night - Billy Bootleggers - 7:00 PM

• Nilufer Yana Live - Rescue Rooms - 7:30 PM

• Dancing Weekly Party - Billy Bootleggers - 10:00 PM

Thursday

• Anna Kiara - The Chapel - 5:00 PM

• Dead Pony Live - The Bodega - 7:00 PM

• Live & Loud Piano Night - Manahatta - 8:00 PM

• Mardy Bum - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

Friday

• Martin Allen Live - Trent Navigation - 6:30 PM

• BC Camplight Solo - Saltbox Bar - 7:30 PM

• Totally Vocally Presents “Its beginning to look a BIT like Christmas! - 7:30 PM

• The 20ft Squid Blues Band - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

• Rapture - The Lion - 9:00 PM

• Panic at The Emo Club - Billy Bootleggers - 10:30 PM

• Ash The Bats (Meat Loaf Tribute) - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• SOSA Groovebox - The Level - 2:00 PM

• An Afternoon of Indie - Salbox Bar - 3:00 PM

• Limehouse Lizzy at Rock City - 6:30 PM

• Victory Lap - The Bodega - 6:30 PM

• Paul Heaton - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - 6:30 PM

• Earth Tone 9 - Rock City - 6:30 PM

• ABBA Tribute - Wollaton Royal British Legion - 7:00 PM

• The Kairos - Rough Trade Nottingham - 7:00 PM

• Chloe Rodgers & Band - The Running Horse - 8:00 PM

• Carol Service - Trent Vineyard - 8:00 PM

• The Dirt - The Angel Microbrewery - 8:15 PM

• Wildside - Ye Olde Salutation Inn - 9:00 PM

• The Lion at Basford - 9:00 PM

• Monsters Ball: Chromatica - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

Sunday

• Irish Trad Sessions - The Angel Microbrewery - 3:00 PM

• A Christmas Concert - St Mary’s Church Greasley - 4:00 PM

• Skinny Lister - Rescue Rooms - 6:30 PM

• Sunday Rocks - Billy Bootleggers - 10:00 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

11°C 🌡️ 6°C | 🌫️ Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. | <5% | 💨 SSW 6 mph (5 knots)

Saturday

9°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌫️ Overcast changing to light rain by lunchtime. | <5% | 💨 W 5 mph (4 knots)

Sunday

8°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌫️ Overcast | <5% | 💨 S 4 mph (3 knots)
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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