Nottingham Winter Wonderland
12 November – 24 December 2026
Old Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire(NG1 2DT)
In the run-up to Christmas, Nottingham Winter Wonderland turns Old Market Square, in the centre of the city, into a Christmas market with rides, ice skating and alpine-style bars. Independent traders bring goods from all over the world, from artisan cheeses and mead to jewellery, fashion and continental food, plenty for a gift list. An observation wheel rises over the square with a view across Nottingham, and there is a toboggan slide too. Skaters have an ice rink and the Sky Skate ice path, and children get a rink of their own, with penguin skate aids for the littlest skaters. At the Ice Bar, drinks come in glasses of ice among the ice sculptures, and Altitude is an all-glass chalet bar up on a rooftop. Entry is free, and buses, trams and park and ride serve the city centre.
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What to expect
Date & times
12 November – 24 December 2026
Getting there
Old Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG1 2DT for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
The show discourages bringing pets because it gets busy, but they are welcome in outside areas. Assistance dogs are welcome in all venues, though the show advises against taking them into the Ice Bar.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show says the site is largely pushchair and wheelchair friendly, with decking and flat surfaces. The Ice Bar is not wheelchair friendly because of its stone floor. Sur La Piste and Altitude have a lift, and the ice rink and Sky Skate are wheelchair accessible with assistance. The observation wheel cannot take wheelchairs, though a guest who can step into a gondola can leave their chair on the platform. There are male, female and disabled toilets on site, and an accessible toilet downstairs in Sur La Piste.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nottingham Winter Wonderland in 2026?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland opens on Thursday 12 November 2026, and the market runs until Thursday 24 December 2026. The observation wheel, Ice Bar, ski bars and ice rink have their own opening hours.
What are the opening times?
In 2026 the market is open 10am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm Friday and Saturday in November. In December, until the 24th, it is open 10am to 8:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 9pm Friday and Saturday. The rides, bars and ice rink keep different hours.
Is it free to get in, and do I need a ticket?
Yes, it is free. The show says Nottingham Winter Wonderland is completely free to enter and you will not need a ticket. The observation wheel, ice rink, Sky Skate and Ice Bar are booked separately, and the show recommends booking attractions ahead as they are subject to availability. Tickets for the Toboggan Slide are bought on site.
Where is Nottingham Winter Wonderland?
In Old Market Square, Nottingham, NG1 2DT. The show describes its market as being in the centre of Nottingham, with the independent traders taking over the square.
What is there to see and do?
Alongside the market stalls there is an Observation Wheel above the square and a Toboggan Slide. There is a Sky Skate Ice Rink and a dedicated children's rink with penguin skate aids, an alpine-style Ice Bar where drinks come in ice glasses, and the Sur La Piste and Altitude ski bars. Altitude is a rooftop bar in an all-glass chalet. There is also a Helter Skelter Bar, where adults can relax with a drink while children slide down the Helter Skelter.
What is sold at the market?
The show says independent traders, chosen for quality and variety, take over Old Market Square with stalls from around the world. It lists artisan cheeses, plants, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro-style goods, continental food and home accessories.
What can I eat and drink?
At Sur La Piste and Altitude you order food and drink from your phone and it is brought to your table. Get Loaded serves loaded fries, gourmet smash burgers and sharer platters. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and there are gluten-free options, though the kitchen is not gluten free so cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.
How do I pay?
The show says the site is primarily cashless. Bars and attractions accept Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron, Visa Vpay, Apple Pay and Android Pay. Market traders choose how they take payment.
Are dogs allowed?
The show discourages bringing pets because it gets busy, but they are welcome in outside areas. Assistance dogs are welcome in all venues, though the show advises against taking them into the Ice Bar.
Is it accessible?
The show says the site is largely pushchair and wheelchair friendly, with decking and flat surfaces. The Ice Bar is the exception because of its stone floor. Sur La Piste and Altitude have a lift, the ice rink and Sky Skate are wheelchair accessible with assistance, and the observation wheel cannot take wheelchairs, though a guest who can step into a gondola can leave their chair on the platform. There are male, female and disabled toilets on site, and an accessible toilet downstairs in Sur La Piste.
How do I get to Nottingham Winter Wonderland by bus, tram or park and ride?
Nottingham city centre is well served by buses and trams. There are over 6,500 free parking spaces at nine park and ride sites across the city, and the show suggests the Forest Ground park and ride and then the tram to Old Market Square.
Where can I park for Nottingham Winter Wonderland?
The nearest public car parks are Lace Market (NG1 1QE), Trinity Square (NG1 4AF) and Broad Marsh (NG1 7EJ). Coach parking passes are not available: the show suggests dropping coach passengers at the Royal Concert Hall.
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