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Children were among the performers taking to the stage at the Retford Christmas switch on event

Festive fun for all the family at Retford Christmas light switch on

Worksop chrisrms lights switch on 2023.

Hundreds turn out to join in festive fun at Worksop Christmas light switch on

See Tom Allen in his latest stand-up show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.

Stand-up fans can enjoy laughs galore with top comics at Notts venues

See The Sweet later this year at Nottingham's Rock City.

Enjoy some Sweet sounds at Rock City with gig by glam rock legends

Guest columnist Coun John Cottee is cabinet member for communities at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Column: It’s time to get your electric blanket checked at our safety events

Diane Haslam, music director for Mansfield Choral Society.

Festive treats galore in latest concert from Mansfield Choral Society

Arts and Entertainment

Ballet fans can see performances of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty in January.

Ballet fans can enjoy fantastic double at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
​Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty

You can see Orbital in action at Nottingham Rock City in 2024.

Orbital live date not to be missed at Nottingham Rock City in 2024

TV and singing star Jane McDonald will be performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall next year.

Tickets go on sale to see singing star Jane McDonald in Nottingham

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

See the legendary Showaddywaddy at the 2024 Rock and Bike Festival in Long Eaton.

Rock and Bike Festival tickets now on sale for 2024 edition

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Choco-lovers to wade through random tubs for a surprise this Christmas

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre

Things To Do

Anticipation is building for several free family events across the Worksop and Retford that will hail the start of the festive season.

Free festive activities lined up for Worksop and Retford
The Christmas countdown is well and truly on and families in Worksop and Retford can look forward to a series of free festive activities.

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

There’s still time to grab tickets for Sundown Adventureland’s iconic Christmas Spectacular which sees the theme park transform into a beautiful and breathtaking winter wonderland.

Final tickets available for Sundown Adventureland's Christmas Spectacular

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

Christmas markets at Carlton House

Festive fun at Worksop's Carlton House Christmas markets

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Retford Christmas Tree and Town Hall 2022

Retford Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On on Sunday 26th November 2023

Bellowhead will play live dates in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Folk legends Bellowhead are back on the road in 2024

Tenebrae are pictured in action (Photo credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke)

​Enjoy a classical Christmas with these talented performers

Check out Hansel and Gretel this Christmas at Nottingham Playhouse.

Family fun at Nottingham Playhouse this Christmas with Hansel And Gretel

Rufford Abbey

Santa’s arrival kicks off the festive season at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Cllr Gillian Freeman officially opened the Babworth Arts Festival 2023 at Babworth Church

Babworth Arts Festival hailed huge success

Don't miss this Christie classic at Nottingham's Theatre Royal in January.

Christie classic will have you on edge of your seat at Nottingham Theatre Royal

Don't miss the hit chiller The Woman In Black when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

Don't miss the chilling tale The Woman In Black when it returns to the area

Shane Richie heads the star-studded cast of Dick Whittington at Nottingham's Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley)

Enjoy panto fun across area this Christmas with these top productions

Comedian Leigh Francis performs at venues in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Laughs galore with TV comic Leigh Francis at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

See popular composer Sir Karl Jenkins in concert action in Nottingham next year.

Popular classics galore when Sir Karl Jenkins tours the UK in 2024

Ex-Lioness Jill Scott is joining forces with Tetley.

You could win a year’s supply of Tetley tea in our latest fantastic competition

Geoff Norcott is coming to Mansfield in early 2024.

Comic ace Geoff Norcott will hit stage at Mansfield Palace Theatre on tour

See A Christmas Carol at Southwell Minster in early December.

See A Christmas Carol in splendid surroundings of Southwell Minster

Boy George is to lead the cast of Peter Pan at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena as Captain Hook on January 2.

Magical entertainment for all ages is on the way at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Don't miss the adult show YeeHaw at Nottingham's Squire Performing Arts Centre.

Far Out Theatre invite you to saddle up for adult fairytale YeeHaw

See the Christmas version of hit touring show That'll Be The Day at Retford Majestic Theatre on December 8. (Photo credit: Jessie Hawkes)

Festive cheer at Retford Majestic with That'll Be The Day's Christmas show

Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich are among the top names on the latest The Sensational 60s Experience touring show.

Hits galore as Sensational 60s Experience returns with a new show