# Nottingham Winter Wonderland 2026 > Nottingham Winter Wonderland runs 12 November to 24 December 2026 in Nottingham. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/nottingham/ Nottingham, [Nottinghamshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/nottinghamshire/) Runs Thursday 12 November to Thursday 24 December 2026 | Dates | Thursday 12 November to Thursday 24 December 2026 (43 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | November, Sunday to Thursday: **10am to 6pm** November, Friday and Saturday: **10am to 8pm** December to the 24th, Sunday to Thursday: **10am to 8.30pm** December to the 24th, Friday and Saturday: **10am to 9pm** Hours shown are for the market stalls. The ice rink, bars and observation wheel keep longer hours and stay open to 31 December, closed on Christmas Day | | Where | Old Market Square in Nottingham city centre NG1 2DT [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.9534,-1.1496) | | Entry | Free to enter. No ticket needed to enter; rides, ice rink and bars are charged separately | | Organiser | The Mellors Group. [Official page](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide. - [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/opening-hours/), checked 11 October 2026 - [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/), checked 11 October 2026 - [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/), checked 11 October 2026 - [Visit Nottinghamshire](https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-in-nottingham-christmas-market-stalls-p728331), checked 11 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## Nottingham Winter Wonderland: Quick Answers ### When does Nottingham Winter Wonderland start in 2026? It opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. ### When does Nottingham Winter Wonderland end? The last day is Thursday 24 December 2026. ### What time does Nottingham Winter Wonderland open and close? November, Sunday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; November, Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm; December to the 24th, Sunday to Thursday 10am to 8.30pm; December to the 24th, Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm. Hours shown are for the market stalls. The ice rink, bars and observation wheel keep longer hours and stay open to 31 December, closed on Christmas Day. ### Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 12 Nov and 24 Dec. ### Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland free to enter? Yes. No ticket needed to enter; rides, ice rink and bars are charged separately. ### Where is Nottingham Winter Wonderland? Old Market Square in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham NG1 2DT. ## About Nottingham Winter Wonderland Christmas market stalls in Old Market Square alongside an ice rink, observation wheel, ice bar and ski-lodge style bars. The market stalls trade until Christmas Eve and the attractions continue to New Year's Eve. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/nottingham/dates.ics) ## Where Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland? Old Market Square in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham NG1 2DT. The other dots are nearby markets. ![Food cabins built to look like half-timbered cottages, covered in garlands, red bows and warm white lights.](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/assets/photos/nottingham-winter-wonderland-stalls-960.webp) *Decorated food cabins at Nottingham Winter Wonderland, November 2025. Photo: [Stephen McKay](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nottingham_Winter_Wonderland_-_geograph.org.uk_-_8203457.jpg), CC BY-SA 2.0.* ## Getting There and Parking ### By Train Nottingham station on Carrington Street is the one to use; it is managed by East Midlands Railway. Old Market Square is a little under half a mile north of the station in a straight line, an easy walk through the city centre. The tram also links the two: it calls at Nottingham Station and has a stop called Old Market Square right beside the stalls. The organiser warns that there are several periods of planned East Midlands Railway engineering work that could disrupt journeys into Nottingham, so check your train before you set off. Source: [National Rail](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/nottingham/), checked 11 October 2026; [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/contact-us/), checked 11 October 2026; [Nottingham Express Transit (NET)](https://www.thetram.net/park-and-ride), checked 11 October 2026. ### Park and Ride Nottingham has nine park and ride sites. Seven are on the tram, which stops at Old Market Square: parking is free as long as you hold a valid tram ticket from the moment you park. An adult day ticket is £5.80 and a single £3.60 (October 2026). All tram sites have a 2.2m height barrier and disabled spaces, and trams run every 7 to 10 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 to 15 minutes on Sundays. The other two sites, Queens Drive (NG2 1AP) and Racecourse (NG2 4BE), are served by Nottingham City Transport buses at £6.50 per car (October 2026). | Site | Postcode | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | The Forest (tram) | NG7 6AQ | 972 spaces; 7 minutes to Old Market Square | | Wilkinson Street (tram) | NG7 7NW | 600 spaces; 13 minutes to Old Market Square | | Phoenix Park (tram) | NG8 6AS | 657 spaces; 20 minutes to Old Market Square | | Moor Bridge (tram) | NG6 8AE | 119 spaces; 24 minutes to Old Market Square | | Hucknall (tram) | NG15 7TD | 439 spaces; 26 minutes to Old Market Square | | Toton Lane (tram) | NG9 7JA | 1,400 spaces; 28 minutes to Nottingham Station | | Clifton South (tram) | NG11 8BF | 1,000 spaces; 20 minutes to Nottingham Station | | Queens Drive (bus) | NG2 1AP | NCT service 49 | | Racecourse (bus) | NG2 4BE | NCT services 44 and 50 | Source: [Nottingham Express Transit (NET)](https://www.thetram.net/park-and-ride), [page 2](https://www.thetram.net/tickets/one-off-tickets), checked 11 October 2026; [Nottingham City Transport](https://www.nctx.co.uk/park-and-ride), checked 11 October 2026; [Nottingham City Council](https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/transport-parking-and-streets/parking-and-permits/park-and-ride/), checked 11 October 2026. ### Parking The organiser names three car parks as the closest to Old Market Square: Lace Market, Trinity Square and Broad Marsh. All three are city council multi-storeys with no maximum stay, where you take a ticket on entry and pay at a machine before you leave. The council publishes an Early Bird rate for weekday visitors who drive in before 9.30am and leave before 6.30pm, shown below as read in October 2026. Street parking nearest the centre is £3 an hour from 8am to 10pm and free overnight. Blue Badge holders park free in on-street pay and display bays. | Car Park | Postcode | Spaces | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Trinity Square | NG1 4BT | 440 | Early Bird £9.50 Monday to Friday (October 2026) | | Lace Market | NG1 1QE | Not stated | Early Bird £9.00 Monday to Friday (October 2026) | | Broad Marsh | NG1 7EJ | Not stated | Early Bird £6.50 Monday to Friday, £7.00 Tuesday to Thursday where displayed (October 2026) | Source: [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/contact-us/), checked 11 October 2026; [Nottingham City Council](https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/transport-parking-and-streets/city-centre-parking/car-parks/), checked 11 October 2026. ### Accessibility The organiser describes the site as pushchair and wheelchair friendly, laid out on decking and flat surfaces. The exception is the Ice Bar, whose floor is small stones. The upstairs bars, Sur La Piste and Altitude, are reached by a lift: go in by the gate nearest Slim Chickens and the lift is on the left. There is an accessible toilet downstairs in Sur La Piste. The ice rink and Sky Skate path have ramp access for wheelchairs, with assistance needed. The observation wheel cannot take a wheelchair, though staff will keep your chair on the platform. Carers go free on most attractions, but not the Ice Bar or the wheel. Assistance dogs are welcome. Source: [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/), checked 11 October 2026. ### What Else Is On Winter Wonderland is more than the stalls. The ice rink, Sky Skate path, Ice Bar, observation wheel and the two ski-lodge bars are all in Old Market Square and are paid for separately; they carry on after the market stalls finish on Christmas Eve, through to 31 December, closed on Christmas Day. Out of the centre, the Wollaton Winter Light Trail runs at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park (NG8 2AE) from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, according to the tourism board. That one is ticketed and is a bus or car journey from the square, not a walk. **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Nottingham can be booked ahead. [Tours and things to do in Nottingham on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Nottingham/d32685-ttd?pid=P00325279&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=bcm-nottingham) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) Source: [Nottingham Winter Wonderland (The Mellors Group)](https://nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk/opening-hours/), checked 11 October 2026; [Visit Nottinghamshire](https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/invest/information/product-catch-all/wollaton-winter-light-trail-p803361), checked 11 October 2026. ### Where to Stay Old Market Square is the middle of Nottingham, so most of the city centre is within a ten minute walk. The Lace Market and Hockley to the east, the streets around the Royal Concert Hall to the north and the area between the square and the railway station to the south are all close. Anywhere on the tram line also works, since the tram stops in the square. **Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 14 November. Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Making a weekend of it?** A cottage within reach of the market gives you an early start before the day trippers arrive. [Holiday cottages from Sykes](https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/) ## Questions People Ask **Do you need a ticket for Nottingham Winter Wonderland?** No. The organiser says it is completely free to enter and you do not need a ticket. The ice rink, Ice Bar, observation wheel and bars are charged separately and are best booked ahead. **When do the Christmas market stalls close?** The organiser's 2026 hours list the market stalls until 24 December. The ice rink, bars and wheel carry on to 31 December and are closed on Christmas Day. **What is the nearest tram stop and station?** The Old Market Square tram stop is beside the stalls. Nottingham railway station is a little under half a mile away in a straight line and is also on the tram. **Can I bring my dog?** The organiser encourages you to leave pets at home because it gets very busy, but dogs are allowed in the outside areas. Assistance dogs are welcome in all venues. **Do the stalls take cash?** The organiser's own bars and attractions are cashless. Payment at the market stalls is up to each trader, so some may take cash and some may not. ## Have You Been to Nottingham Winter Wonderland? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 Open Saturdays and Sundays only 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newstead-abbey/) [Love Loughborough Festive Fair Loughborough, Leicestershire 29 Nov 2026 13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/loughborough/) [Derby Festive Markets Derby, Derbyshire 2026 dates not yet announced 14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/derby/) [Belvoir Castle Festive Markets Grantham, Leicestershire 2026 dates not yet announced 16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belvoir-castle/) [Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 27 to 29 Nov 2026 17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/melton-mowbray/) See all [Christmas markets near Nottingham](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/nottingham/). More in [East Midlands](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/east-midlands/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).