5 things to do in the Christmas holidays

NOT sure what to do over the Christmas holidays? Here’s a few ideas.

1. NYE Masquerade Ball
Date: Saturday 31st December
Location: Cathedral Quarter Hotel, Derby
See the new year in in style this year at Cathedral Quarter hotel’s masquerade ball.  Start the night off with a glass of bubbly before enjoying a six course meal followed by a night of dancing with the resident DJ. Fabulous dresses and dinner suits are a must!

2. New Year’s Celebrations
Date: Saturday 31st December
Location: Nottingham Castle, Nottingham

Nottingham City Council will be holding a free public New Years Eve celebration & fireworks Display at the Nottingham Castle Grounds this week. The area around the Gate House and Bandstand will feature entertainment and the Castle Green will host the Firework zone. The Rockery will be illuminated with coloured lights to add to the experience and food stalls and bars will also be available.

3. The Twits
Date: Saturday 10th December – Saturday 21st January
Location: Curve Theatre, Leicester

The Twits really are the most spiteful and revolting couple you could ever hope to meet. They spend their days playing wicked tricks on each other and mistreating Muggle-Wump monkeys. They also have a particularly sticky trick to catch Roly-Poly birds for their bird pies. But not for much longer because the monkeys have a cunning plan to teach those terrible twits a lesson.

Directed by Max Webster (The Lorax at The Old Vic), Curve’s new co-production with Rose Theatre Kingston promises to be just as disgusting and repulsive as earth worms disguised as spaghetti – the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.

4. New Year’s Day walk
Date: Sunday 1st January
Location: Cogglesfield Watermill, Sleaford

Start a fresh new year with a country walk from Sleaford’s watermill.  Meeting at Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford, join Discover NK for a bracing walk through the surrounding countryside as you take in the scenery and plan ahead for the year to come.

5. Cinderella
Date: Friday 4th December – Saturday 9th  January
Location: Derby Theatre, Derby

Celebrate the festive season with a Derby Theatre Christmas family show, another magical tale performed by a merry band of actor-musicians.

Inspired by the traditional Grimm’s fairy tale, Olivier Award-winning writer Mike Kenny creates a fun and feisty retelling of Cinderella, full of humour, enthralling storytelling, with plenty of Christmas sparkle thrown in. With live music, stunning original costumes, fantastic set designs and a talented cast of actor-musicians, Cinderella is an ideal day out for you and the kids this festive season.