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CHRISTMAS IN THE NOTSWOLDS
From carol concerts and creative workshops to visits with Santa and festive light switch-ons, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas across the Notswolds. Plan your festive season here.
Stained glass Christmas decorations at Ferry Meadows
Learn glass cutting and soldering with stained-glass artist Matt from Diamond Stars Glass.
12 December 2026; 9am–12.30pm or 1.30–5pm · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
The Snowman with live orchestra at Lincoln Cathedral
A screening of The Snowman with live orchestral accompaniment, beneath the soaring arches of Lincoln Cathedral.
12–13 December 2026 · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Christmas in Oakham
Christmas stalls, live music and a Santa’s grotto bring Oakham’s town centre and castle grounds to life.
13 December 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Seasonal tablescape workshop at Norwood Park
The Flower Shed leads a festive tablescaping afternoon in the Drawing Room at Norwood Park.
13 December 2026, 1–5pm · Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Christmas Chapel Concert at Burghley
The Cantus Choir and a string quartet perform traditional Christmas music in Burghley’s intimate family chapel.
13 December 2026, 6–8.30pm · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Grimsthorpe Castle
Readings, carols and Stamford Brass Band fill Grimsthorpe’s decorated Vanbrugh Hall for a rare winter evening at the castle.
13 December 2026 · near Bourne, Lincolnshire
Christmas Classics at Grimsthorpe Castle
An afternoon or evening of festive choral and instrumental music within the decorated rooms of Grimsthorpe Castle.
15 December 2026 · near Bourne, Lincolnshire
Ghost Stories for Christmas at Lamport Hall
An afternoon or evening of Christmas ghost stories in the historic setting of Lamport Hall.
18 December 2026, 2pm and 7.30pm · Lamport, Northamptonshire
Swing into Christmas at Grimsthorpe Castle
Vocalist Lissie Allsopp brings festive swing, crooner classics and Christmas favourites to the grand rooms of Grimsthorpe.
18 December 2026, evening · near Bourne, Lincolnshire
Carols at the Hall at Wollaton Hall
Seasonal carols in the grand interior of Wollaton Hall, with the historic house decorated for Christmas.
19 December 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nine Lessons and Carols at Clumber Park
A traditional service of lessons and carols in Clumber Park’s beautiful Gothic Revival chapel.
20 December 2026, 2pm · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Christmas Eve 10k at Clumber Park
A Christmas Eve trail run through the parkland and woodland of the Clumber estate.
24 December 2026 · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
New Year’s Eve at Hambleton Hall
Champagne, a six-course dinner and dancing to see in the New Year at Hambleton Hall.
31 December 2026 · Hambleton, Rutland