Nottingham Castle has announced plans to host a free three-day winter craft market with late-night shopping opportunities for the first time ever. The three-day event will run from Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27.
Visitors will be able to keep warm with a glass of mulled wine while they browse the stalls offering food, drink and art. Nottingham foodie favourites Doughnotts will be in attendance along with local artists offering gifts such as DUKKI and Ellastrated.
The festivities will also offer the chance to enjoy a wintery walk around the castle grounds or enjoy a warm drink in the two cafes. There are options to pick up tickets to visit the castle and the caves. The castle has recently reopened Mortimer's Hole to the public for the first time in six years
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The Christmas craft market will open from 4pm until 8pm on Friday then 10am until 8pm on Saturday.
The gift shop will also be extending its hours in the Christmas run-up, staying open until 8 pm. The shop stocks a range of crafts from local vendors along with castle souvenirs.
Heather Mayfield, castle chief executive, said: “Christmas at the Castle is a magical time of year, and we are pleased to be able to open our gates for free entry to a wonderfully festive fair.
“The galleries and grounds are a lovely way to spend a winter afternoon and there are plenty of places to keep cosy, too. We hope the craft market and extended Christmas shopping hours will also be popular with everyone looking for special and locally-sourced gifts.
They added: “As always, the Castle is a great place to visit with friends and family - especially if you have guests or relatives visiting for the holidays – and now with our Rebel Pass, you can visit as many times as you like for the next 12 months."
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