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.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.
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 Mansfield area this weekend

If we go by the rising number of festive ads appearing on our TV screens, then the countdown to Christmas 2023 is well and truly on.

And that’s also the theme running throughout our guide to weekend events, many of which have a seasonal feel to them.

The guide points you in the direction of things to do and places to go in the Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop, Retford and wider Nottinghamshire area. And to help get you in the mood for Christmas, it includes festive markets, a Victorian fair, a grand 1940s’ charity dance and even an elves’ workshop. The Christmas season starts at Clumber Park and at Retford’s Sundown Adventureland, while Santa is arriving at Rufford Abbey County Park.

It’s not quite festive panto season in theatreland, but the Palace in Mansfield, the Acorn in Worksop and the Majestic in Retford all host shows worth getting excited about, including a Meat Loaf tribute and a revival of that classic film, ‘Steel Magnolias’, starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine and Dolly Parton.

Meanwhile, Mansfield hosts an antiques fair, Calverton stages its annual open A5 art and photography exhibition, Retford celebrates its Big Market Day, Hucknall hosts the circus and Babworth runs its annual arts festival.

Oh and by the way, there’s a chance to meet the Bride Of Frankenstein, The Man-Eating Caterpillar and Medusa at Sherwood Forest!

To find out how, and why, check out our guide below. Please also visit the website of your chosen destination to ascertain opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!

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