what's on where If you are <strong>lo</strong>oking for more inspiration, there are many more events events on our website www.primarytimes.net/nottinghamshire Until 31 Dec Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Tour Trent Bridge NG2 6AG www.trentbridge.co.uk Every Tuesday at 2pm (except match days). Visitors to Trent Bridge can now get a guided tour of the world’s third oldest Test ground. The tour, which costs just £4 for adults and £2 for juniors, is an opportunity to find out about the history of the ground, from its humble beginnings as a p<strong>lo</strong>t of land connected to the Trent Bridge Inn to the building of the modern state-of-the-art facilities of the Radcliffe Road Stand. The 90-minute tour also takes in a visit to the Long Room, Pavilion and the Library. To book T: 0115 982 3000. 6 Mar – 31 Dec Gruffa<strong>lo</strong> Spotters Trail Sherwood Pines Forest Park NG21 9JL www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffa<strong>lo</strong> It is aimed at younger children, but the whole family can enjoy fol<strong>lo</strong>wing clues and collecting evidence. Down<strong>lo</strong>ad the app before you visit and point it at the markers to bring the characters to life! You can find the start of the trail in front of the play area (behind the café) and it is about 2km in length. The trail is free of charge, but parking charges apply. 1 Jul - 31 Dec Nottingham Castle Cave Tours Nottingham NG1 6EL www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Taking place everyday when the castle is open at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Take a tour to experience the caves for yourself, learning on the way the gruesome tales of Roger Mortimer, King David II of Scotland or you may be able to take a tour with Robin Hood himself... Tours last for approximately 30-40 minutes. Costs £5 per person plus normal Castle entry fee! 9 Sep - 9 Jun Harley Art Club Harley Gallery S80 3LW www.harleygallery.co.uk For children aged 6-11. The Art Club will encourage your children to <strong>lo</strong>ok, draw and discover- deve<strong>lo</strong>ping making skills and an understanding of art and craft. Don’t forget to say you saw it in Primary Times! We check listings carefully but event details and prices may be subject to change. Please always check with the venue. Children will spend Saturday morning with Harley Education & Engagement Manager Dayle, having fun and getting messy in these hands-on monthly Saturday sessions. See website for dates. Booking essential. 17 Nov - 31 Dec Nottingham Winter Wonderland Old Market Square NG1 2BY www.nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk Immerse yourself in the g<strong>lo</strong>w of the Christmas lights and trees, visit the cabins selling seasonal food, drink and crafts when the Winter Wonderland returns to Nottingham this November. More information to fol<strong>lo</strong>w on website. 18 Nov -23 Dec Santa’s Grotto at Rufford Abbey Rufford Abbey Coutry Park NG22 9DF www.english-heritage.org.uk Weekends between Saturday 18 November - Sunday 23 December 2017 from 11am-4pm. Bring the little ones to meet Santa and his helpers and every child will receive a gift. £5 per child. Santa’s Grotto & Winter Wonderland Timmermans Garden Centre NG14 6DN www.timmermansgardencentre.com Various dates during November and December for Santa’s grotto and breakfast with Santa. See website for full details. 18 Nov - 24 Dec Santa’s Grotto at Brookfields Brookfields Garden Centre NG3 5RW www.brookfieldsgardencentre.co.uk Various dates. See website for full details. Our team of elves will be greeting you in the Grotto to make your visit to see Santa more magical. Mrs Claus may make an appearance too! 24 Nov - 24 Dec Santa’s Toy Testing Lab intu Victoria Centre NG1 3NE www.ntu.co.uk/victoriacentre Various dates throughout November and December. Step into our magical Toy Testing Lab and help Santa’s elves choose the top presents for all the boys and girls this year. Work your way through the lab to qualify as an official toy tester and then get to work playing with all the best toys available from your favourite stores. Once you’ve reported back to the elves don’t forget to then take your official toy testing reports down to Santa’s Grotto at intu Broadmarsh. Entry £3. T: 0115 912 1111. Santa’s Grotto at Intu Broadmarsh Broadmarsh Shopping Centre NG1 7LB www.intu.co.uk/broadmarsh Santa Claus is coming to intu Broadmarsh this Christmas! Visit his magical grotto in association with Playmobil from Friday 24 November through to Christmas Eve. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our elves, you’ll notice that they’ve brought the snow with them all the way from Lapland! £4.95 per child. Adults go free. Please note that a £1.50 booking fee will apply when booking online. If you have any problems when booking your ticket please call 0131 513 9411. 25 Nov - 23 Dec Audience with Father Christmas Bolsover Castle S44 6PR www.english-heritage.org. uk/visit/places/bolsovercastle Saturdays and Sundays. Join in the festive fun with the man himself at Bolsover Castle this Christmas. Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past amidst the yuletide decorations. Lucky visitors will even get a festive treat from him! Additional charge of £4 applies to see Father Christmas for all children aged 0+ (subject to availability). Small present included. This cost is included in the Child prices listed. Father Christmas s<strong>lo</strong>ts through the day are 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 14.00 & 15.00. Booking is essential. T: 01246 822844. Christmas at Wollaton Hall Wollaton Hall NG8 2AE www.wollatonhall.org.uk Enjoy a family Christmas at Wollaton Hall this year. With a decadent gift shop in the courtyard, a chance to see Santa in the grotto and a Christmas trail, there’s plenty to get the whole family in the festive spirit. Plus, on the first three weekends in December, dress up in your most festive outfit and celebrate with the spooks on a creepy Christmas tour. Christmas at White Post Farm White Post Farm NG22 8HL www.whitepostfarm.co.uk You can see Santa and join in the Nativity Play every day from the 25th November right up to and including Christmas Eve. You can meet our beautiful real reindeer and head through the winter wonderland maze leading right up to Santa’s Grotto. The Christmas Barn is full of games, Christmas crafts to take home, a giant Christmas tree and magical indoor snow falling from the sky. Saturdays and Sundays will also feature our brand new Elf Academy - with Elf Anthony and Elf George teaching you the essential skills you need to make it in the North Pole. Still <strong>lo</strong>ts to be announced too so keep an eye on the website and our facebook page for more exciting news! Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer was originally going to be called Reginald and have a blue nose. 26 Nov - 24 Dec Meet Santa at GCRN Great Central Railway NG11 6JS www.gcrn.co.uk Weekends only. Join us for a steam-train trip through beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside with Santa! Always popular with Children, this is the best chance for them to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas! Children receive a quality gift during their journey and everyone will receive seasonal refreshments. Booking is essential so do not delay as our Santa trains are popular and do get booked in advance. See website for booking form. 28 Nov Eastwood Christmas Lights Swith On Eastwood NG16 3BT www.eastwood-town-council.org.uk Christmas is officially launched in Eastwood town at the annual Christmas Lights Switch. 6:30pm the Christmas lights switch on ceremony will take place and the finale fireworks display will be at 8pm. 29 Nov Sneinton Market Christmas Lights Switchon 2017 Sneinton Market NG1 1DB www.facebook.com/groups/ stchristophersneinton/ Head to Sneinton Market for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On. 1 Dec Kirkby Christmas Festival Kirkby Plaza NG17 www.ashfield.gov.uk 4-8pm. Family fun activities. Chrstimas market, synthetic ice rink, live entertainment. Meet Elsa and Batman! Countdown to light switch on around 7pm. Childrens Christmas Craft Club Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library NG17 7BQ www.inspireculture.org.uk Join us for Christmas crafts each Friday in December. Suitable for ages 2-12, free, no need to book. See website for full details. 1 – 22 Dec Hunt the Christmas Hats Skegby and Stanton Hill Library NG17 3EE www.inspireculture.org.uk Come and hunt for our hidden Christmas hats! Count them up and enter our competition for the chance to win an extra Christmas present! During normal library opening hours. Christmas Competition - Borrow 6 Books! Skegby and Stanton Hill Library NG17 3EE www.inspireculture.org.uk Borrow 6 books between the 1st December and 22nd of December and be entered into a competition to win a prize. There’s a prize for both adults and children - The more you read the more chance of winning! During normal library opening hours. Santa’s Grotto at Stonebridge City Farm Stonebridge City Farm NG3 2FR www.stonebridgecityfarm.com Come and see Santa at Stonebridge City Farm! North pole magic launches on 1st December 10.30am - 12pm. Open 2nd December - 22nd December 11am - 1pm 6 Primary Times WINTER 2017 | www.primarytimes.net/nottinghamshire
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