Christmas at Vantom Village 2026: The Complete Guide
By Vantom Village · Updated
Christmas at the Village runs from 1 November to 25 December 2026. Highlights include Christmas Party Nights (21 Nov and 5 Dec, £39pp), festive craft workshops, a Glass Fusion Workshop on 11 December, Christmas Cars & Coffee on 6 December, the Winter Exhibition and festive dining at Merchant of Venice.
Party nights and festive dining
- Christmas Party Nights – 21 November and 5 December, £39 per person
- Private Christmas parties from 1 November
- Festive dining at Merchant of Venice (closed 25 December)
Festive workshops
- Scandi Star Workshop – 28 November, 2–5pm, £38
- Watercolour: Cat or Dog in a Christmas Hat – 24 November, 1, 8 and 15 December, £30
- Festive Glass Fusion Workshop with smARTsy – 11 December, 10:30am–12:30pm, £35
- Paint & Sip – 21 November and 12 December, £30
Cars, art and walks
Christmas Cars & Coffee takes place on Sunday 6 December at 11am. The Patchings Winter Exhibition is on in the galleries, and the lake and Artisan’s Walk are lovely on a crisp morning.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Christmas at the Village run?
From 1 November to 25 December 2026.
Is the Christmas Market still on?
The outdoor Christmas Market ran on 6–8 November 2026.
Is Merchant of Venice open on Christmas Day?
No – it is closed on 25 December.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.