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Bonfire Night at Perlethorpe Social Club
6th November 2026
Venue: Thoresby Park
Website: www.thoresby.com
Gather your friends and family for a night filled with laughter, warmth from the bonfire, and the joy of fireworks. One special part of the evening will be the Guy Fawkes Competition, where everyone can...
Land of Lights Lantern Festival
6th November-30th January 2027
Venue: Gulliver's Valley
Website: www.rothervalley.landoflights.co.uk
After delighting thousands of visitors, Rotherham's Land of Lights returns for 2026 with another unforgettable festive experience. Wander through beautifully illuminated trails, discover larger-than-life...
Fireworks Spectcaular
7th November 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Valley
Website: www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/explore/whats-on/fireworks-spectacular
Celebrate Bonfire Night on Saturday 7 November and enjoy hours of theme park rides, attractions and entertainment, complete with a spectacular fireworks display in the evening.
Light up the Night
7th November 2026
Venue: Walesby Forest
Website: www.walesbyforest.org.uk
There will be two fireworks displays for you to enjoy. The first is a dazzling display designed for younger audiences and those who are sensitive to loud noises. Following this is the showstopping event...
An Evening with Owls
14th November 2026
Venue: Thoresby Park
Website: www.thoresby.com
Watch free flying owls, from all across the globe, inside the beautiful Riding Hall. There will be owls of all different species and sizes, from Bubble and Squeak to Barn Owls, to Domino the cheeky Spectacles...
Olive Branch
15th November 2026
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Olive Branch is a dynamic, feel-good, funny and family friendly dance duet that intertwines contemporary dance with martial arts, choreography by Vanhulle Dance Theatre.
Cinderella
21st November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre
Featuring Mansfield’s favourite funny man, Adam Moss and also back by demand - the unstoppable double act Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return as the fabulously outrageous Wicked Sisters. Get your tickets...
Wollaton Winter Light Trail
25th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Website: www.wollatonhall.org.uk
After an incredible debut last Christmas, the Wollaton Winter Light Trail returns this festive season! The historic grounds will once again be transformed into a captivating wonderland of light, sound,...
Aardman in Concert - Live with Orchestra
27th November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Take the whole family for a hilarious, heartwarming big-screen celebration featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and more — all accompanied live by a world-class...
Hexed
27th November 2026
Venue: Savoy Cinema
Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk
In Walt Disney Animation Studios' all-new magical coming-of-age saga, "Hexed," an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle...
The Snowman with Live Orchestra
5th December 2026
Venue: Durham Cathedral
Website: www.carrotproductions.com/whats-on/snowman-tour
Make Christmas unforgettable with a screening of The Snowman on the big screen at Durham Cathedral, with its soundtrack performed live by an orchestra. Presented by Carrot Productions, this award-winning...
The Snowman with a live orchestra
13th December 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film The Snowman, shown on the big screen with its unforgettable soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra. Perfect...
Pokémon joins Clumber Park's Summer of Play
18th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Clumber Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Discover a summer full of imaginative ways to play with 6 exciting zones, jam-packed...