The Vantom Village blog
Articles, guides and news from the village – events, weddings, classes, dining and days out near Nottingham.
Paint & Sip in Nottingham: What to Expect at Patchings Art Centre
First time at Paint & Sip? Dates (14 & 21 Nov, 12 Dec), £30 price, what you paint, drinks, materials and how to book at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton.
Christmas Party Nights near Nottingham 2026: Details & Booking
Christmas Party Nights at Vantom Village on 21 Nov and 5 Dec 2026: £39 per person, three-course dinner, live music, magician and dancing. Dates and booking.
Italian Restaurant in Calverton: Merchant of Venice at Patchings
Merchant of Venice at Patchings, Calverton: opening hours (Tue–Sun 8am–10pm), breakfast to dinner, parking, vegetarian options and how to book a table.
Calverton Bonfire Night 2026: The Tipsy Trail and What’s Next
Bonfire Night with the Tipsy Trail took place at Vantom Village, Calverton on 6 November 2026. See the format, and how to hear about 2027 dates.
Christmas at Vantom Village 2026: The Complete Guide
Every Christmas event at Vantom Village, Calverton, from 1 Nov to 25 Dec 2026: party nights, workshops, Cars & Coffee, exhibitions and festive dining.
Glass Fusion Workshop in Nottingham: Make Christmas Decorations
Make two fused-glass Christmas tree decorations with smARTsy at Patchings Art Centre on 11 Dec 2026. £35, all materials included, no experience needed.
Alternative & Unusual Wedding Venues in Nottinghamshire
Looking for an alternative wedding venue in Nottinghamshire? Woodland, lakeside, hall and open-ground options at Vantom Village, Calverton – and what to ask first.
Cars & Coffee Nottingham 2027: Vantom Overdrive Dates
Vantom Overdrive Cars & Coffee at Calverton, Nottingham: first Sunday monthly at 11am – dates to May 2027, Best of British (6 Jun) and OVERDRIVEfest (4 Jul).
Small & Intimate Wedding Venues in Nottinghamshire
Planning a small wedding in Nottinghamshire? Intimate woodland, lakeside and indoor options, food from £25–£75 pp and a Log Cabin stay at Vantom Village.
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