City venues
With everything from panto to ballet, seasonal concerts to Nottingham’s very own outdoor ice rink, Nottinghamshire is truly packed with family fun this Christmas.
You'll find a wide range of leisure and entertainment options. From bowling and cinema, to live music and theatre, we've venues to suit all tastes and ages.
Nottingham Leisure Partnership
Need the essential guide to finding your way around roughly 250 entertainment venues, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs? Nottingham's licensees have divided the city centre into easily recognisable districts, Chapel Quarter, The Lace Market, Hockley Village, Castle, Old Market Square and Theatre Square. Visit www.gotonottingham.com to find out establishments providing food and drink, things to do and places to stay for just about every taste and budget. Unique independents sit comfortably alongside more well known names. Find that special place to spend festive fun time, stay a little longer and explore.
Trent FM Arena Nottingham and the National Ice Centre
The biggest entertainment venue in the East Midlands attracts some of the biggest tours and artists. Set to appear between November 2009 and January 2010 are artists as diverse as Beyonce and James Morrison to Marilyn Manson and UB40 plus comedy from Russell Howard.
Ice skating is great fun for all ages and abilities, so why not practice at the National Ice Centre before hitting the outdoor rink with a disco, beginner or family session. And to get you into the festive spirit don’t miss the National Ice Centre’s Christmas Skating Party on Friday 18 December.
The Royal Centre
The Royal Centre, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, incorporates the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. This Christmas, don’t miss two fabulous festive extravaganzas with Jack and the Beanstalk (5 December - 17 January) starring Nigel Havers and Paul Zerdine, and The Blues Brothers (10-12 December). Jake and Elwood’s special Christmas show features all the Blues Brothers favourites – plus a special Christmas Medley. Call the box office on 0115 989 5555 or Nottingham tourism centre on 08444 77 5678.
The Cornerhouse
The Cornerhouse has it all - under one roof. Whether it’s a film, a beauty treatment, a meal, a relaxing drink or a night of fun and frolics. It’s the perfect place whatever your age. Home to a 14 screen cinema The Cornerhouse also has restaurants, bars, hair and beauty, plus state-of-the-art gaming, cinema memorabilia and a casino. And with its now iconic glass ‘drum’ you can’t fail to see it right in the centre of the city.
Old Market Square
With Christmas décor, the Victoria Centre ice rink and German, fine food and craft markets, Old Market Square is sure to capture the spirit of Christmas in the city. For events and performances in the square throughout the festive season browse the city events listing...
For information about venues and events, call the Nottingham tourism centre on 08444 77 5678.