Retford Little Theatre
Wharf Road, Retford
01777 711119
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/retford-musical-theatre-company
Rapunzel
Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th December
‘Rapunzel’ tells the traditional tale of the girl with long, golden hair, locked in a tower by the wicked Gothel, who collects her tears each day. Rapunzel knows nothing of the outside world, until the Prince Frederick and his valet Frankie stumble across her tower hidden deep in the forest. As the story unfolds, we discover if the Prince and Frankie can rescue Rapunzel, or will their efforts be thwarted by Gothel and her dimwitted aides, Curly and Bob? ‘Rapunzel, the pantomime’ offers a wealth of singing, dancing, jokes for children and adults, and general good fun. With its traditional, seasonal finale, it is a wonderful way to begin the festive season.
Tickets from £14.00 adults, £12.00 concessions
Retford Majestic Theatre
Retford
www.majesticretford.org
01777 706866
Jack and the Beanstalk
Saturday 4th January to Sunday 12th January, various performances
Trio Entertainment present this traditional panto tale. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery, and toe-tapping songs, this is the panto you won’t want to miss! Join Jack, Dame Trott, and all their friends as they climb the beanstalk, outwit the evil giant, and discover that sometimes the smallest beans grow the biggest dreams…
Tickets from £19.50 adult, £16.00 concession
Clumber Park
Worksop S80 3AZ
01909 511034
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park/events
The Elf on the Shelf ®
Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 4th January
The treasured family Christmas tradition has been turned into a magical sculpture trail for the very first time. Discover 12elve giant The Elf on the Shelf ® sculptures, sent straight from the North Pole to bring festive fun to visitors. Creating heart-warming memories and inspiring excitement, this year’s trail will have the whole family wondering where each delightful Scout elf is hiding.
Free event, no booking required, admission into the park applies.
Meet Father Christmas
Saturday 22nd November to Christmas Eve, various dates
There’ll be magic and Yuletide cheer in the Old Parsonage as Father Christmas arrives at Clumber Park. Booking essential.
£18.00 per child (plus one adult admitted free), admission into the park applies.
Winter Lantern Walks
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th December and Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th January, 4.00pm and 4.30pm
Wrap up warm and enjoy a guided walk around the Pleasure Grounds and walled kitchen garden at dusk. Hear tales about the lives of the Dukes of Newcastle and see Clumber in a different light.
£5.00 per person, booking essential, park admission charges apply
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Ollerton NG22 9DF
01623 677688
www.ruffordabbey.co.uk/events
Elf Garden Christmas Trail
Saturday 6th December to Sunday 4th January, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Specially crafted for this magical time of year, the trail invites children and families to explore the formal gardens in search of Santa’s playful elves, who are hiding there. As you make your way through the gardens, enjoy the festive atmosphere and holiday decorations that bring the spirit of Christmas to life. This trail is the perfect way to spark joy and excitement for little adventurers and their families alike.
£3.00 per trail sheet
Santa’s Grotto
Selected dates from 29th November to 23rd December
Create magical memories with a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Children can share their wish lists and receive a special gift from Santa himself. Online booking essential.
£12.00 per child, includes a gift.
Creswell Crags
Worksop S80 3LH
01909 720378
www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Santa’s Little Helpers’ Workshop
Saturdays 29th November, 6th, 13th and 20th December, 10.15am and 11.45am
Visit Santa’s Little Helpers’ Workshop to enjoy some festive stories and get creative by making a souvenir craft to take home.
£10.00 per child, includes a gift from Santa
Santa’s Winter Hideaway
Saturdays 29th November, 6th, 13th and 20th December, 2.00pm
Meet Santa in his Ice Age hideaway! Santa’s helpful elves will take you on a walk through the gorge to find out where Santa has hidden himself away at the Crags.
£10.00 per child, includes a gift from Santa, and £8.00 per adult
Abominable Snowman
Sundays 30th November, 7th, 14th and 21st December, 10.30am and 2.00pm
Join the Crags’ Stone Age guide this Christmas and venture into their deepest, darkest cave to hear tales of winters long ago. Take part in an interactive cave experience and meet their mysterious (but friendly!) Abominable Snowman.
£10.00 per child and £8.00 per adult
The Acorn Theatre
Worksop S80 2AN
01909 501817
www.acorntheatre.org
Aladdin
Sunday 30th November to Sunday 7th December
Cheeky dreamer Aladdin longs to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, but slithery sorcerer Abanazar has other plans. Cue an action-packed adventure aboard a magic carpet from China to Arabia, pursued by potty policemen, goofy guards and man-eating sharks! Brought to life by The Young Theatre Company, this glittering production stars a cast of over 250 brilliant young performers, plus the sensational Jack Charlesworth returning as the outrageously lovable Widow Twankey. There’s even an appearance from the wacky, world-famous celebrity camel, Humphrey!
Tickets £12.00
Mansfield Palace Theatre
Leeming Street, Mansfield NG18 1NG
01623 463133
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Saturday 22nd November to Wednesday 31st December
Mansfield Palace Theatre presents this year’s festive pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Headlining the cast is beloved CBeebies star Katrina Bryan (Nina and the Neurons, Molly and Mack) as the deliciously wicked Evil Queen. Ben Harlow makes a triumphant return as the outrageously fabulous Dame Dilly Donut, promising even more glitter, giggles, and glamour than ever before. Also returning is audience favourite Adam Moss as the lovable Muddles, bringing his signature mischief and high-energy humour to the stage. With glittering sets, world-class choreography, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a story full of festive magic, this year’s pantomime promises to be the number one family experience of the season.
Tickets £24.50 Adults / £23.50 Child
Sherwood Forest Country Park
Edwinstowe NG21 9HN
01623 823202
www.visitsherwood.co.uk
Robin Hood’s Yuletide Quest
Saturday 20th December to Sunday 4th January, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Join Robin Hood and his Merry Band for a seasonal adventure! The forest is buzzing with preparations for a grand Yuletide celebration, but the outlaws need your help to make it happen. Follow the trail through the winter woods, completing merry tasks and solving clever Christmas dingbats along the way. Collect hidden letters from the Yule Log Challenge to crack the final festive code for a Christmas surprise!
£4.50
Mansfield Museum
Leeming Street, Mansfield NG18 1NG
01623 463133
www.mansfield.gov.uk
The Lost Present
Saturday 6th December to Friday 12th December, shows every day at 10.30am and 1.30pm
Topsy Turvy Theatre invite their young audiences on a Christmas adventure like no other. It’s Christmas Eve, and having tumbled to earth through the night sky, Elva sets out on a journey to find her best friend – a little girl she hasn’t even met yet. Has the lost present got what it takes to find her way through the cold winter night? Will she arrive in time for Christmas morning? Will Elva be everything the little girl wished for? Meet and greet Elva after the show.
£12.50
A magical Christmas party for little ones
Friday 19th December, 10.30am to 12.00pm or 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Calling all parents of toddlers and preschoolers! Treat your little star to a magical festive experience they’ll remember forever with jolly party games and a sparkling Christmas play as well as a special visit from Santa and Mrs Claus – with a gift.
£7.50 per child – includes one accompanying adult for free!
Winter Wonderland
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th December
A sparkling world of twinkling lights, creative activities, and festive fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy enchanting decorations, photo-perfect festive scenes and Christmas crafts for children of all ages.
Free
Blyton Ice Cream
94 High Street, Gainsborough DN21 3LA
www.blytonicecream.co.uk
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Saturday 20th to Tuesday 23rd December, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Meet Santa and his elves, make your own Gingerbread Man and ice cream sundae, plus a gift and Christmas cup for every child.
£12.95
Trinity Arts Centre
Trinity Street, Gainsborough DN21 2AL
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Cinderella
Friday 12th to Wednesday 31st December
Trio Entertainment and Trinity Arts Centre proudly present a rags to riches tale, where dreams come true! There’s entertainment for the whole family, from singing sensation Kassie Malam as Cinderella to the boundless energy of George Bury as Buttons, and the devilish mischief of the Wicked Stepsisters Shish and Donna to the magical charm of Charlie Carney as Fairy Fluster.
Tickets from £20.00 adults, £18.00 concessions, £16.00 under-16s, £68.00 family
Gainsborough Model Railway
The Clubrooms, Florence Terrace, Gainsborough DN21 1BE
www.gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk
Open Day
Sunday 7th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th December, 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Visit the open day to see the society’s large O Gauge Model Railway based on the East Coast Mainline from Leeds to London Kings Cross in the days of steam.
£5.00 adults, £4.00 children and £15.00 for a family ticket
The Riverside Room at The United Services Club
Bridge Street, Gainsborough
Ho Ho Grotto
Sunday 14th December, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
A free community event. Every child visiting Santa will receive a free gift and a Christmas Eve box, along with the chance to enjoy face painting, cookie decorating, reindeer food making, craft stalls, games, and live entertainment from Hillcrest Nurseries, The Salvation Army Band, and Dream A Little Dream’s Elsa. Visitors can also meet alpacas, enjoy the bouncy castle, and festive treats from Bakes by Izzy.
Free
Marshall’s Yard
Beaumont Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NA
www.marshallsyard.co.uk
Santa’s Grotto
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Saturday 20th December, 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Meet Santa Clause and his elf in his grotto with all proceeds going towards the Dransfield Foundation.
£5.00
Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub
Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE
Meet Father Christmas
Monday 8th and Thursday 11th December, 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Step into a winter wonderland and enjoy a heart-warming visit with Father Christmas! Children will be enchanted as he reads a festive story, receives a special gift, and gets creative with a fun craft activity.
Free – but places must be booked in advance due to high demand! To book call 01709 823606 or pop in and reserve your place.
Rotherham Hospice
Broom Road, Rotherham S60 2SW
Winter Wonder Garden
Saturday 6th to Sunday 21st December, 5.00pm to 8.00pm
A family-friendly light trail designed to become a much-loved local tradition. What to expect:
- Festive light trail with beautifully lit themed areas
- Large inflatables, including Rotherham’s largest Santa!
- The Tree of Light – a five-metre illuminated tree at the centre of the gardens, where Light Up a Life stars will be displayed in memory of loved ones
- Hot food and seasonal drinks, including mulled wine and hot chocolate
Santa’s Grotto — meet Santa, receive a special gift, and take home a keepsake photo
All visits must be booked in advance. See www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-wonder-garden-tickets-1759329234099.
Adults £10.00, children free entry or £12.00 to visit Santa’s Grotto
Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth, S62 7TQ
www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
The Snow Queen
Tuesday 2nd December to Sunday 4th January
The Snow Queen transforms Wentworth Woodhouse into a glittering world of frost and fairy tale wonder. Visitors will follow Gerda’s journey to rescue her friend Kai, moving from enchanted gardens and princely chambers to darker robber’s dens and, finally, the icy palace of the Snow Queen herself. The story will be told indoors across 13 unique spaces in the House. Each with its own enchanting soundscape and immersive set design. You’ll see polar bears in the Pillared Hall, reindeer in the Marble Saloon and icy light projections will adorn a glittering throne in the State Dining Room.
£20.00 adults, £14.00 children, £55.00 family ticket
Rotherham Civic Theatre
26 High Street, Rotherham S60 1PP
01709 823621
www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Saturday 29th November to Sunday 4th January
Step into a magical world of laughter, mischief and adventure with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Will Snow White escape the Wicked Queen’s evil plans? With a little help from her friends anything is possible! This year’s production promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with dazzling sets, sparkling costumes and plenty of laughs.
From £19.50 concessions and £20.50 adults
Clifton Park
Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AA
01709 336633
Christmas Adventure
Weekends from 29th November to 14th December and then every day from 17th to 24th December
Your 90 minute Christmas experience starts off in the Elf Tipi, where you’ll meet your personal Tour Guide and discover everything you need to know about Christmas Elves! Next, it’s on to the Christmas Bakery, where you can decorate your very own gingerbread person to take home. Then you’ll head into the snug for an interactive story before boarding the Santa Express for an unforgettable ride through the enchanted forest to Santa’s Workshop to meet the man himself! At the end of your Christmas experience, the Santa Express will take you back to the Fun Park, where you can stay for the rest of the day for unlimited rides and more! Book via www.cliftonparkrotherham.co.uk/special-events/christmas/.
Children under 2 years old £9.00, children over 2 years old from £20.00, adults from £15.00
Children’s Christmas Craft
Saturday 29th November, 3.00pm, Sunday 30th November, 10.00am and Sunday 7th December, 10.00am
Join the Green Spaces team and create your own Christmas table decoration to take home and enjoy over the festive season. All materials included. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, suited for ages 7 years and older but all ages welcome to have a go. Booking essential at rotherhamtheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173663159.
£10.00