Christmas at Nottingham Castle
Saturday 28th November 26 –
Sunday 3rd January 27
(excludes Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day – 25 / 26th December & 1st January)
Join us this festive season
- Christmas Community Event (coming soon) – Choirs & Christmas Activities (coming soon)
- Meet Santa or his friends at Santa’s Grotto at Nottingham Castle
- Festive Afternoon Tea in Nottingham Castle (select dates)
- Delve underground into the caves with a Cave Tour at Nottingham Castle
- Get inspired with gifts & treats in our cafés & shop
Visit between Tuesday 1st December & Sunday 3rd January 2027 to enjoy festive fun for your family and friends!
Community Christmas at Nottingham Castle
Local Choirs, schools & community groups, market stalls offering festive food & drink and a range of festive entertainment
Santa’s Grotto at Nottingham Castle
Meet Santa & his friends at Nottingham Castle, and see the magic of Christmas come to life.
Child (1-15): £9 (with gift). Under 1’s: Free (no gift)
Adult (Annual Pass): Entry included
Adult (Non-Annual Pass): £9
Explore the caves (ADD ON)
Journey into the depths of Castle’s Rock on a tour of Nottingham Castle’s hidden caves.
£9 per person plus the Castle & Grounds Admission Ticket
Ye olde Brewhouse Yard
Join us at Nottingham Castle and grounds to experience ‘Ye Olde Brewhouse Yard’.
Step back in time to explore how residents celebrated the festive season, spanning over 400 years.
Standard Admission for Nottingham Castle applies.
Afternoon Teas
Indulge in Festive Afternoon Tea, with a selection of sandwiches, savouries and a range of festive desserts in our Festive Visitor Centre.
Dates: 12th / 13th & 19th / 20th December
Price: Adult: £20 / Child (under 12): £15 (exc. booking fee)
Wishing Tree
Come and find the wishing tree inside Nottingham Castle.
11 am – 4 pm
Standard admission applies
Wintery Walks
December is a perfect time of year to enjoy the seasonal changes including the frost on the trees within the Nottingham Castle grounds.
For Christmas & New Years Opening Hours, please see: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/christmas-new-years-opening-times
Please plan your visit at www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/visit, and see our accessibility page: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/accessibility. Site admission and activity charges apply.