Things to do in Nottingham this week including Sherwood Market and more!

Oh, hello Monday! Like an unwelcome guest, you’ve rocked up uninvited again. But fear not, Nottingham, we’ve got the perfect antidote to the back-to-work blues – a week packed with festive fun, good vibes, and maybe a mulled wine or two.

In today’s Local Scoop:

• Sherwood Market on Saturday!

• Various activities from Monday to Sunday!

• Live Music for the week ahead

Let’s get to it.

— Local Scoop Nottingham

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday

Gently Stretch with Pilates & a Guided Meditation - Beeston Youth and Community Centre
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Take a break from the festive chaos with an evening of gentle Pilates to stretch and strengthen, followed by a calming guided meditation to reflect on 2024.
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Salsa & Bachata - The Embankment
7:30 PM
Learn to dance Salsa (Crossbody, LA Style) & Bachata (Modern & Sensual) with Professional Salsa & Bachata Dancer, Performer & Renowned Choreographer - Bruno from Salsa Passion UK with over 15yrs experience in Latin dancing in the East Midlands.
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Tuesday

Social Sewing Group – All Souls Community Centre, Ilkeston Road
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Tiger Green Textiles for a relaxed and friendly sewing group where you can bring a project or start something new. Whether you’re stuck on a project, looking to upcycle, or just starting out, expert sewers Toni and Liliana are here to help! Use of sewing machines and refreshments are included, with a pay-what-you-can donation (suggested £10).
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Christmas Kids Party - Stadium Leisure
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A magical day at their Kids Christmas Party, where the whole family can revel in festive cheer! As a special holiday treat, each child will receive a complimentary delicious kids burger and chips.
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Skate with The Panthers - National Ice Centre
7:00 PM
An exclusive skating session with the ice hockey players themselves!
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Radical Wisdom: An Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation - Nottingham Buddhist Centre
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Explore a more satisfying way to live with this six-week course, followed by a day retreat. Through meditation, small-group discussions, and practical Buddhist teachings, you’ll gain tools to face life’s challenges while unlocking joy and meaning. Perfect for anyone seeking wisdom and calm in today’s busy world.
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Wednesday

Furoshiki Gift Wrapping Workshop - St Peters Gate
6:30 PM
Learn simple and eco-friendly techniques to wrap gifts and other items in fabric. Led by lovely Teresa from local business Geeky Furoshiki.
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Evening Climbing - Notts Climbing Centre
7:00 PM
Open to everyone, just turn up and find the Oread!
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Dance and Glowfit - Bottesford Village Hall
7:30 PM
Get your glow on with a fun pre-Christmas workout! Spaces are limited, so book and pay upfront to secure your spot. Let’s dance into the festive season! ✨💃🎄
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Thursday

Teatime with Santa - The Tin Hat Community Cafe
4:00 PM
Join Santa for a festive buffet, drinks, crafts, gifts, and games! 🎅 Fun for all ages at £10 per person (including adults). Don’t miss this magical Christmas experience! 🎄✨
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Vegan Christmas Dinner at NAE
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The pay-what-you-can Christmas special is back at NAE CaféBar on Tuesday 19th December with a delicious Vegan Christmas Dinner. On the menu: nut roast, festive red cabbage, sage butter Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, maple-glazed parsnips, and cranberry gravy. Don’t miss this festive feast – book your spot now!
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The Spirit of Solstice: National Justice Museum
6:30 PM
Step back to Winter Solstice 1922 at the National Justice Museum for an evening of mystery and festive intrigue. Gather in the candle-lit Courtroom for a séance led by a world-renowned Spiritualist, followed by accusations, suspicion, and plenty of laughter. Tickets are £55.99 per person and include a three-course Christmas meal, arrival fizz or mocktail, and a thrilling murder mystery.
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Poetry Scum #44 - Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road
7:00 PM
The final event of the year championing working class, marginalised & activist creatives. Nottinghams second longest running monthly poetry open mic. What a treat we have in store for you, with the final leg of James Scott-Howes book tour & music from handpan player & sound therapist Babita Mundra from Alchemy Tones!
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Christmas Carols around The Oak Tree - Broad Oak Strelley
19:30 PM
The wonderful choir from the church in Strelley village will be leading the carol singing.
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Friday

Winter Light - Christmas Concert - St Mary’s Church
7:00 PM
Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages. Singing festive favourites and classic songs, this show is sure to bring the Christmas joy! Features a special guest choir. All ages welcome.
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Bama Lama Sing Song - The Palais
7:30 PM
You'll hear songs you expect and others you won't - but you'll know and LOVE them all. Big grimaces, hugs, bad dancing, demonic voices, lots and lots of drunken hilarity, club night with the awesome Doodle Crew afterwards!
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Saturday

Santa’s Grotto - National Ice Centre
5:00 PM
Visit Santa’s Grotto for a festive adventure! Meet Santa, enjoy a hot chocolate, and take home a gift, plus an ice skating pass is included. Open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with morning and afternoon slots. Pre-booking is essential – a magical Christmas treat awaits! 🎄✨

An Evening with Shane Meadows
7:30 PM
Shane Meadows delves into his sack of shorts and screens some of his classic first forays into filmmaking.
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Christmas Jumper Pole Clinic - Wellow Park Stables
9:00 AM
Dust off your snazziest Christmas jumper and get ready to trot into the festive season! This polework clinic, led by BHS Accredited Coach Libby Dawson, is the perfect way to combine some fun, festive vibes with equestrian training.
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Jingle Paws Dog Walk - Griffins Head
9:00 AM
Enjoy a merry morning stroll with jingling bells and wagging tails as they kick off the season together. Don’t forget your best festive gear to make it a walk to remember! Afterward, enjoy mince pies, warm breakfast cobs, and drinks back at the pub. Perfect for a cozy start to the holiday season with your furry friends!
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Christmas with Carly Paoli & Friends - Albert Hall Conference Centre
7:30 PM
This Christmas, join Carly Paoli and special guests, alongside local choirs, for a programme of carols and songs full of festive cheer.
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Sunday

Santa Narrowboat Trips - Narrowboat Project
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A festive Narrowboat ride and meet Santa and his elves on the Nottingham Canal this Christmas.
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Christmas at Broadway: The Muppet Christmas Carol
11:30 AM
A beloved festive favourite regularly ranked among the greatest Christmas films of all time, The Muppet Christmas Carol is sure to delight audiences and generations for decades to come.
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NLH Christmas Tea Dance & Fuddle - St Christophers Church Hall
5:30 PM
Join the NLH Christmas Tea Dance & Fuddle at St Christopher’s Church Hall on Sunday! Doors open 5:30 PM, with a beginner-friendly warm-up at 6:00 PM, followed by social dancing, shim sham, and festive fun until 9:30 PM. Entry is £10 on the door – bring a food contribution for the fuddle table and enjoy a joyful evening. Profits go to the Trussell Trust Food Bank.
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ACTIVITY ALLEY

Nordic Brights 2024
📅 - Friday 20th December
⏰ - 9:00 AM
📍 - Victoria Centre
📷 - @victoriacentre

Ignite your senses and spark your imagination - Immerse yourself in our sensory forest Nordic inspired forest.

Prepare for a magical journey that captures the essence of Norway with an alpine forest, a crackling log ‘fire,’ and an enchanting woodland landscape. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce new activities and additions that weren’t here last year, making your experience even more special!

Kate Rusby Live - Royal Concert Hall
📅 - Friday 20th December
⏰ - 7:00 PM
📍 - Royal Concert Hall
📷 - @royalnottingham

Forever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby rounds off 2024 in style with her annual, and much anticipated, Christmas Winter Light Tour. Full of warmth, sparkles and her unique festive music featuring songs from her latest charting Christmas album Light Years 2023 and a selection from her ever-popular previous six Christmas albums.

FRESH EXPERIENCES

Kids Xmas Biscuit Making
📅 - Saturday 21st December
⏰ - 10:15 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 - Green’s Windmall and Science Centre
🎟️ - £4 per child. For ages 3+

Got a little baker in the making? 🎅 Bring the kids along to Green’s Windmill for a festive biscuit-baking extravaganza! With all ingredients supplied, they’ll create their own Christmas-inspired biscuits – perfect for scoffing later (or leaving out for Santa).

Six timed sessions are running, but don’t be late – tardy elves will miss their slot! Got dietary needs? Let them know when you book. And the best part? Entry to the windmill and science centre is absolutely free, so you can explore after the baking fun. Call 0115 915 6878 to book your spot! 🎄🍪

Sherwood Market
📅 - Saturday 21st December
⏰ - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 - Sherwood United Reformed Church

It’s your last chance to buy, so grab those final festive goodies before the big day! 🎁 Sherwood Market is back, serving up local treats, crafts, and all things Christmassy – including pizzas and sides (we hear there might be a festive twist… pigs in blanket pizza, anyone?).

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

Tuesday

• Nottingham CAN Xmas Party - Mimm - 6:00 PM

• Karate Live - Rescue Rooms - 6:30 PM

• Swing into Christmas 2024 - Albert Hall Conference Centre - 7:30 PM

Wednesday

• Andrew Peterson - Cornerstone Church - 7:00 PM

• And So I Watch You (Co Headline) - Rescue Rooms - 7:00 PM

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

• The K*nts - Bolero Square - 7:00 PM

Thursday

• Sweet Live - Rock City - 6:30 PM

• Fleetwood Bac Live - Rescue Rooms - 7:30 PM

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

• Mardy Bum - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

Friday

• New Generation Superstars Xmas Party - The Attic at Ye Olde Salutation Inn - 7:00 PM

• Winter Solstice Ecstatic Gong Rave - Sherwood Community Centre - 7:30 PM

Saturday

• I Love 80’s Christmas Dine & Disco - Stadium Leisure - 7:00 PM

• Bjorn to Be - ABBA Tribute Night - Santini Bar - 7:00 PM

• Mapperley Plains - Christmas Dance - 7:00 PM

• K.I.S.S Nottingham - Lace Nottingham - 7:00 PM

• Rudderdub X Deeper than Roots Family - Robin Hood Sherwood - 8:00 PM

• Huey Morgan’s NYC Block Party - Saltbox Bar - 8:00 PM

• The Runawayz - Billy Bootleggers Nottingham - 8:00 PM

• Rescued Oasis Special - Rescue Rooms - 8:00 PM

• The S.G’s Live at The Runner - 8:30 PM

• Live Music Ramshackle Men - Keyworth Tavern - 8:30 PM

• Tick Tick Boom - The Old Wine Vaults - 8:30 PM

Sunday

• ABBA Tribute and Party Show - The Junction at Underwood - 2:00 PM

• Rick Parfitt Jr & The RPJ Band - Trent Navigation - 6:00 PM

• Bad Manners - Rock City - 7:00 PM

• The Dogs D’Amour - The Old Cold Store - 6:00 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

7°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌫️ Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning.

Saturday

9°C 🌡️ 6°C | 🌫️ Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning.

Sunday

7°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌫️ Overcast
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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