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Yes, it's a big weekend for Christmas shopping -- but there are so many other things going on, so check out our guide below to places to go.

Forget Christmas shopping! -- 25 OTHER things to do in Worksop area at weekend

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

Food Hygiene Rating

Worksop and Bassetlaw eateries to be awarded 5* hygiene ratings

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger – and fans will have a say.

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks display in Worksop town centre last weekend. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Worksop area this weekend

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

The latest XL Digital Steam Air Fryer from Salter.

Introducing the newest addition to the Salter Air Fryer range

In this alternative take on the traditional Christmas Grotto, doughnut lovers will be invited to tell Santa not what they want for Christmas, but who they’d like to treat this year and why.

Krispy Kreme and Make-A-Wish UK create ‘Giving Grotto’

Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Worksop at weekend
Festive fever is well and truly here – and it’s set to stay for the next six weeks or so as we run down the clock to Christmas 2023.

New at Aldi.

Aldi launches new budget friendly McDonald’s inspired burgers for just £1.79

A combination of Ferrero chocolates and treasured memories.

Enjoy delicious chocolate and treasured memories thanks to CEWE advent calendars

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre

The Liquorice Gardens has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2023.

Worksop pub awarded ‘Loo of the Year Awards’ for top notch toilets

Animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation.

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

Everything you need for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

Jingle all the way to the kitchen this Christmas with HelloFresh

Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

High quality, seasonal, festive food that makes Christmas so special.

Try Swaledale online butcher for high quality seasonal festive food

The Cannon, newly refurbished in Worksop, Nottinghamshire Matt Johnson and his staff at the pub

Worksop pub serves up brand-new look following refurbishment

Viners 9pc Knife Block Set and Sharpener.

Beautifully sharp knife sets from Viners

New chocolate treats this Christmas.

Iceland turns the nation’s favourite chocolates into desserts for Christmas

Kevin the Carrot and family.

Aldi’s TV sensation Kevin the Carrot returns to stores this Christmas

Just three of the festive range.

Ho Ho Ho: Morrisons Christmas sandwiches are in town

At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Worksop area

Welbeck Farm Shop has been named as one of the best farm retailers in the UK this week after the Farm Retail Association announced its national finalists

Worksop farm shop named as one of the best farm retailers in the UK

Papa Johns launches XXL 15.5” pizza – the Shaq-A-Roni.

Papa Johns launches XXL 15.5” pizza – the Shaq-A-Roni

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner with Hello Fresh.

Jingle all the way to the kitchen this Christmas with Hello Fresh
There’s no place like ho-ho-home this holiday season as HelloFresh is bringing back its Christmas recipe box, filled with everything you need for a deliciously easy-to-prepare festive feast to enjoy at home with the whole family.

Get two tubs for £7.

Tubs full of savings as Morrisons sells cheapest confectionary for Christmas

Check out our picture gallery to discover the best in town

These are the 7 best places for a Sunday roast in Worksop

The prawn and vegetable skewer is on the new menu.

Food review: Beefeater brings thrills from the grill with its new autumn menu

The Luxury Gift Basket, priced at £95, which includes fine wine, biscuits, handmade mini cakes.

Yorkshire hamper company pulling out all the stops this Christmas

One of Rick Stein's seafood platters.

Let the festive feasting begin with TV legendary chef Rick Stein

The Christmas range is out now.

Tesco unveils Christmas sandwich range

The highlight of this weekend for many is Bonfire Night on Sunday. Check out our guide to some of the fireworks displays and other events taking place in the Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days.

From Guy Fawkes to the Retford Mob -- 21 things to do in your area this weekend

Welbeck Farm Shop awarded prestigious Great British Food Awards

Welbeck Farm Shop awarded prestigious Great British Food Awards

We've selected the best places for brunch in and around Worksop

The top 8 cafes and restaurants for brunch in and around Worksop

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McDonalds facepainting fun for Children in Need

Nightmare on Market Street Cheddar with smoky chipotle chilli.

Morrisons launches Halloween range with prices starting from 99p

Pick up a pumpkin for 75p.

Morrisons selling the cheapest supermarket pumpkins for just 75p

The limited-edition Jack-‘o-lantern pizza.

Slice of horror: Papa Johns launches Jack-O’-Lantern pizza

The half-term holiday is in full swing and Halloween is on its way. So sit back and enjoy our guide to things to do and places to go this weekend in your area.

All roads lead to Halloween -- 25 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

The UK’s leading recipe box provider launches limited-edition Halloween recipes to lift your spirits!

Goblin up delicious Halloween recipes with HelloFresh!

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Cake.

Celebrate Christmas in the sweetest way possible with Patisserie Valerie

Iceland is giving away free food.

Half term: Iceland give away FREE food as parents feel pressure of Xmas expenses
Iceland will offer shoppers FREE food this half term as over half (53%) of parents say they are already feeling the pressure of festive expenses.

Prawn Bhuna

Ready to spice up mealtimes: Tesco launches new range of ‘Finest’ curries

Lots of spooky treats on offer.

Aldi launches new spooky Halloween sweet treats from just 85p

With Halloween on the horizon, the two-week half-term holiday starts in schools across Nottinghamshire this weekend, so check out our guide to things to do and places to go

Pumpkin-carving, theatre week and science magic - 22 things to do this weekend

As Halloween creeps closer, join us on this terrifying tour of 12 of the most haunted places in Mansfield and the rest of Nottinghamshire.

Spooky! Terrifying tour of 12 haunted places in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire

The Halloween online scary bundle for £15.

The land of Halloween: Iceland reveals its monster deals

Kids picking pumpkins is a surefire sign that Halloween is just around the corner, so let's whet your appetite for getting out and about with this guide to things to do and places to in your area over the coming few days.

From pumpkins and Pink Floyd to gin and Ibiza -- 17 things to do this weekend

LU biscuits.

Celebrate World Smile Day with LU

Get the app and enjoy free fries.

Eyes on the fries: McDonald’s is giving away free fries to new app customers

Feed a family for under £18.

Here’s where you can get feed a family for under £18 this half term

New launches include top-quality 0.5% spirits, cider, cocktail tinnies and seasonal must-haves such as mulled wine and Bucks fizz.

M&S expands new low-alcohol range in time for Sober October