Market Square Historically, the Old Market Square, right in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, forms a meeting place for the people of Nottingham and is also the location for local events, civic protests, royal visits, celebrations and public mourning. It was redesigned and reopened in 2007.
Many of Nottingham's most defining moments have occurred here.
24th to 27th May 2012: World Village Market
22 July - 3 Sept: Nottingham Riviera
24 Nov - 9 Jan: Outdoor Ice Rink
24 Nov to 8 Dec: Santa's Grotto
25 and 26 June: Armed Forces Weekend
29 Jun - 10 Jul: Nottingham Food & Drink Festival
5 July: NatWest Pro Bowling Tour
6 Dec: Winter Wonderland Christmas Fayre
6 Dec: Winter Wonderland Market
9 July 11: Olympic Torch Tour
9 July 11: Street Racing
BBC Radio Nottingham's Big Night Out (FREE)
Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas Music
City Pulse (FREE Event)
Craft and Gift Market
Create Sherwood Forest
Dec 2010: Late night Shopping Music Experience
Feel Good Nottingham (Free events)
Festive Events
Fine Food Market
From 23 Nov 11: Christmas Wonderland
Lady Boys of Bangkok
Love your Lungs (FREE EVENT)
Love your Lungs (FREE)
Love your Lungs (FREE)
Medieval Market
Music in the Square
Musical Statues Record Attempt (FREE)
National Vegetarian Week (FREE)
Night of Festivals 2010 (FREE)
Nottingham in Bloom Launch 2009
Nottingham Mela
One World Festival (FREE Event)
Seaside Toy Making
Sight Matters Day \(FREE)
St George's Day 2011 Celebrations
St George's Day Festival (Day 2)
St George's Day Festival (Day 3)
St Patrick's Day Parade
Tennis in the Square (FREE Event)
Volunteers Week
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From 23 Nov 11: Christmas Wonderland
23rd November 2011
The festive lights will be switched on throughout the streets Nottingham, marking the opening of the magical Winter Wonderland. The City will come alive with a wonderful selection of festive delights, including a grand Christmas tree, children's rides, food and drink and the popular Craft and Gift Market, selling unique hand-made gifts.
Entertainment will start from 5.00 pm and the lights will be switched on at 6.20 pm.
To keep the crowds entertained there will be street entertainment from panto characters, break dancing Santas and the Lost Elves complete with Rudolf the Reindeer.
Capital FM, which is supporting the Winter Wonderland this year, will provide music, entertainment and more at the light switch on. Breakfast show favourites Twiggy and Emma will be hosting the event and counting down to the big switch on. Plus there will be live music from local singer songwriter Freddie Kofi who will perform Capital FM favourites for the crowd.
Adding to the music on the night will be The Nottingham Jazz Ensemble and Nottingham Music School who will perform Christmas classics.
The Winter Wonderland will then open for all to enjoy with a wonderful selection of traditional children's rides, including a carousel and reindeer ride, delicious festive food and drink, a grand Christmas tree and the popular craft and gift market - selling unique handmade gifts.
Take a look at the full programme of entertainment for the light switch on below:
Time
Entertainment
5.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Street entertainment from panto characters, break dancing santas and the Lost Elves complete with Rudolf the Reindeer
5.00 pm - 5.45 pm
Nottingham Jazz Ensemble performing Christmas classics
5.45 pm - 5.50 pm
Music from Capital FM
5.50 pm - 6.00 pm
Twiggy and Emma welcome you to the Winter Wonderland
6.00 pm - 6.10 pm
Freddie Kofi performs Capital FM favourites
6.20 pm
Count down to the light switch on with Twiggy and Emma and the Lord Mayor of Nottingham
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Nottingham Music School performance
7.45 pm - 8.30 pm
Nottingham Jazz Ensemble performing Christmas classics
Craft and Gift Market
This year the craft and gift market will be even bigger than before extending down Wheeler Gate and Albert Street. The market stalls will enhance and complement the shops, providing even more choice for Christmas shoppers.
If you're looking for a gift that's extra special or a little bit different, the craft and gift market is the perfect place to shop. The market boasts a wide range of unique and handmade gifts, and a range of goodies to suit all pockets.
Fine Food Market
The Fine Food Market will continue to run during the festive season, and will take place on Long Row between 16 - 20 December. This market will offer products from across the East Midlands, including rare breed meats, pork pies, Indian snacks, regional bottled beers, specially blended and flavoured teas and coffees, smoked fish and regional cheeses.
Bar
Also featured in the Square for the first time is the new bar area which will include a snow covered outdoor section and an indoor 'Narnia snug' - entered through a wardrobe! The bar will have a cosy festive feel, and serve a selection of themed drinks, including mulled wine, spiced cider and local ales with beers on display in firkins.
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Review title : What a treat, added by : James (21/11/2009)
Event reviewed : Fine Food Market
"This food market is a re4al treat, it really makes Market Square feel like Christmas has arrived.
We love it!"
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Review title : Fantastic, added by : James (25/07/2009)
Event reviewed : 22 July - 3 Sept: Nottingham Riviera
"I have been down to Market square today and it is brilliant! Well done to the City Council I say!
What a great idea, the kids are loving it in the sand and the water.
Get down there!"
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Review title : Lovely Square, added by : Wayne (10/05/2009)
Event reviewed : General venue review
"I just wanted to say that Nottingham's Market Square is brilliant! I sat in the square today for an hour watching people having fun in the water, it was peaceful and relaxing and to top it off a duck landed in the water much to everyone’s delight.There was a Muller Rice stand in the square and they were giving away free cartons of Muller rice!"
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Review title : Good fun, added by : Bill (26/04/2009)
Event reviewed : St George's Day Festival (Day 3)
"How nice that Nottingham gets its act together to celebrate St George's day so well.
The Parede was great, the music was superb and the stalls were good. To top it off, we finally had a go on the big wheel: fantastic!"
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Review title : Have a go!, added by : Mike (04/12/2008)
Event reviewed : Ice Skating
"Try the ice skating in the Market square, it is great fun! I took my son during the week and we just about had the whole rink to ourselves!I had not skated for many years but managed to have some fun without falling over, the staff made sure my son had a great time and took him for a great time flying around in a car.Highly recommend it for a fun experience."
