It's the weekend before Christmas and you're probably sick of shopping, sellotape and scissors.
So take a look at our guide to what will get you out of the house and into the festive spirit this weekend.
Christmas festivity weekend, Sundown Adventureland, Retford A family size sleigh will carry visitors through a magical winter forest with 12 fairy tale scenes of singing and dancing, until they arrive at Santa's house to receive presents. To book tickets, visit the theme park's website. Sundown Adventureland, Treswell Road, Rampton, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0HX
Festive family tours, DH Lawrence Heritage Centre Costumed guides will take guests round the centre, introducing them to the traditions of a Victorian Christmas. The event will finish this weekend. For more information click here. Booking in advance is advised. DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DZ.
Christmas at the National Ice Centre Feel really festive at the National Ice Centre's Christmas rink and skate under the stars. Tonight the centre hosts a neon and bubble foam party. For further information or to book, visit the National Ice Centre's website, call Ticketing & Customer Services on 0843 373 3000 or visit in person at National Ice Centre, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.
Just the Tonic Christmas night out, The Cornerhouse The Cornerhouse will host their Christmas special comedy club this Saturday - perfect for a laugh before the inlaws arrive. Tickets are £15 and £10 extra for a two course meal. For more information, click here.
Craft in the City, The Sillitoe Room, Waterstone's, Bridlesmith Gate For last minute Christmas presents with a Nottingham twist, head down to this craft market. Open Friday and Saturday 10am-5.30pm and Sunday 11-4pm. The Sillitoe Room, Waterstone's, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR
Medieval Banquet, Galleries of Justice Museum Get into the Christmas spirit, medieval style, at a banquet hosted by the Sheriff of Nottingham at the Galleries of Justice. Included in the price is a drinks reception, four course meal and entertainment from minstrels and jugglers throughout the evening. The evening starts at around 7pm with dinner at 8pm and after dinner disco through to 1am. Tickets are £34.95 per person and for an extra £10 a head, diners can either receive a bottle of wine per person or unlimited beer or cider during your meal. For more information, click here.
Breakfast with Santa, Wheelgate Family Theme Park, Newark Give your children the chance to join Santa and his Elves for breakfast at Wheelgate. Children can dine for £21.99 each and the price includes a full English breakfast, pancakes, cereal and toast, gifts, a photograph, gingerbread man workshop and a chance to "elf around" with the Elves. Accompanying adult tickets are priced at £13.50 and will receive unlimited free teas and coffees plus mince pies. For more information, click here.
Kidsophonic, Albert Hall The annual Kidsophonic Christmas concert takes place this Saturday. Shows are at 10.30am and 2pm. Tickets are priced at £5 for children and £7 for adults (under 2s free). For more information, click here.
Christmas festivity weekend, Sundown Adventureland, Retford A family size sleigh will carry visitors through a magical winter forest with 12 fairy tale scenes of singing and dancing, until they arrive at Santa's house to receive presents. To book tickets, visit the theme park's website. Sundown Adventureland, Treswell Road, Rampton, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0HX
Festive family tours, DH Lawrence Heritage Centre Costumed guides will take guests round the centre, introducing them to the traditions of a Victorian Christmas. The event will finish this weekend. For more information click here. Booking in advance is advised. DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DZ.
Christmas at the National Ice Centre Feel really festive at the National Ice Centre's Christmas rink and skate under the stars. Tonight the centre hosts a neon and bubble foam party. For further information or to book, visit the National Ice Centre's website, call Ticketing & Customer Services on 0843 373 3000 or visit in person at National Ice Centre, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.
Just the Tonic Christmas night out, The Cornerhouse The Cornerhouse will host their Christmas special comedy club this Saturday - perfect for a laugh before the inlaws arrive. Tickets are £15 and £10 extra for a two course meal. For more information, click here.
Craft in the City, The Sillitoe Room, Waterstone's, Bridlesmith Gate For last minute Christmas presents with a Nottingham twist, head down to this craft market. Open Friday and Saturday 10am-5.30pm and Sunday 11-4pm. The Sillitoe Room, Waterstone's, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR
Medieval Banquet, Galleries of Justice Museum Get into the Christmas spirit, medieval style, at a banquet hosted by the Sheriff of Nottingham at the Galleries of Justice. Included in the price is a drinks reception, four course meal and entertainment from minstrels and jugglers throughout the evening. The evening starts at around 7pm with dinner at 8pm and after dinner disco through to 1am. Tickets are £34.95 per person and for an extra £10 a head, diners can either receive a bottle of wine per person or unlimited beer or cider during your meal. For more information, click here.
Breakfast with Santa, Wheelgate Family Theme Park, Newark Give your children the chance to join Santa and his Elves for breakfast at Wheelgate. Children can dine for £21.99 each and the price includes a full English breakfast, pancakes, cereal and toast, gifts, a photograph, gingerbread man workshop and a chance to "elf around" with the Elves. Accompanying adult tickets are priced at £13.50 and will receive unlimited free teas and coffees plus mince pies. For more information, click here.
Kidsophonic, Albert Hall The annual Kidsophonic Christmas concert takes place this Saturday. Shows are at 10.30am and 2pm. Tickets are priced at £5 for children and £7 for adults (under 2s free). For more information, click here.
