See Santa
Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicholas... he's a busy man. Track him down at the following places in the run up to Christmas. Here's hoping you've been good...
Rufford Abbey Country Park
9 November - 21 December, 11am-4.30pm
Visit Santa in his Lakeside Grotto at Rufford Mill every weekend from Sunday 9 November until Christmas. Hop aboard the magic train and without even leaving the park your child will be transported to the warmth of Santa’s Grotto. The magic train is a virtual ride suitable for all children. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Child £5 including gift, adults £2.
Victoria Centre, Nottingham
10 November - 24 December, times vary
Visit Santa's Grotto on The Square, Upper Mall and choose from a visit and gift £3.75, visit and a photo £4.95, or visit, gift and a photo £8.00. Check www.victoriacentre.uk.com for opening times.
Broadmarsh, Nottingham
From 16 November, times vary
See Santa for free in his magical grotto at Broadmarsh this Christmas. Grotto open daily from 16 November to 24 December. Plus bring the kids to have breakfast with him on Saturday 29 November or any Saturday in December before Christmas. Breakfasts £3 per person with all proceeds donated to the NSPCC.
Four Seasons shopping centre, Mansfield
TBC November until Christmas Eve
10am-4.30pm Monday to Friday with late night until 7pm on Thursdays. 10am-5pm on Saturdays and 11am-3pm on Sundays.
Sherwood Forest Country Park
Saturdays and Sundays 29 November - 21 December, 11am-4pm (last entry 3.45pm)
The forerunner to Father Christmas and the traditional bearer of Yuletide gifts, St Nicholas will be in his medieval grotto every weekend until Sunday 21 December. £5 per child, including gift.
St Nicholas arrives…Sherwood Forest Country Park
30 November, 11am
Rumours abound that the Sheriff of Nottingham is in Sherwood Forest today to try and put a stop to any Yuletide celebrations - let’s hope Robin Hood’s around to save the day. Cheer for St Nicholas as he arrives.
East Midlands Designer Outlet
1 December, weekdays, 3pm-7pm
Santa, the star of the season will be delighting children young and old in the Foodcourt every weekday in December.
Santa’s reindeer will also be making an appearance every Sunday of the month (7, 14, 21 December), 12pm-3pm, before setting off back to the North Pole.
Priory Shopping Mall, Worksop
2 December, 11am-5pm
Open daily excluding Mondays and Tuesdays.
John Lewis Nottingham
6, 13, 20 December, 12pm-2pm
Ho ho ho! Father Christmas will be making a special appearance in John Lewis Nottingham. Look out for him in the toy department, ground floor. More events
Santa at the Castle Bandstand
7, 13 and 14 December, 2pm-4pm
Although he’s very busy Santa has agreed to make Nottingham Castle one of his festive stops. Meet him and his lucky elf Sparkle to pass on your Christmas wish list. £3.50 per child. Normal museum admission applies for accompanying adults.
Newark Millgate Museum
13 December - 4 January, Tuesday-Sunday, 10.30am-4pm
Search for Santa. Can you find the eight Santas hidden within the museum displays and win one of the three prizes?
Creswell Crags
14 December
Santa will be on hand to listen to Christmas wishes and hand out special gifts. A brass band will be here to serenade us and mulled wine and mince pies will be available. Tickets £3 per child, available from the shop. Make presents and Christmas cards with Santa's crafty helpers. Ice Age Tours to Robin Hood Cave will also be running at 11.30am and 2pm.
Santa in Southwell
20 December, 9am-5pm
Come and meet Father Christmas around the town. Contact North Pole for further details!
And there’ll be a whole host of Santa’s at the Great Nottinghamshire Santa Run, taking place at Wollaton Park on 7 December. Join in the festive cheer and help make wishes come true for brave and courageous children.