The Vantom Village blog – page 2
Articles, guides and news from the village – events, weddings, classes, dining and days out near Nottingham.
Festival & Event Venue Hire in Nottinghamshire
Hire Carnival Park, the lakeside and indoor spaces at Vantom Village, Calverton for festivals, markets, exhibitions, car shows and corporate events.
Things to Do Near Nottingham This December (2026)
Winter days out near Nottingham: Christmas party nights, art workshops, Cars & Coffee, the Winter Exhibition, lakeside walks and Italian dining at Calverton.
Art Classes in Nottingham: Winter 2026–27 at Patchings
Acrylic, watercolour, craft and Paint & Sip classes at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton: schedule, tutors, prices and how to book this winter.
Patchings Art Festival 2027: Dates, Exhibitors & Visitor Guide
Patchings Art Fest returns 8–10 July 2027 at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton: dates, history, 250+ artists, exhibitor enquiries and the festival website.
Christmas Gift Ideas from Tas-Art & the Patchings Art Shop
Original art, crafts and gifts: Christmas gift ideas from Tas-Art, the Patchings Art & Gift Shop and Vantom Vintage at Vantom Village, Calverton.
The Story of Patchings: From Farm to Arts Destination
The history of Patchings Art Centre, Calverton: opened in 1988 by Liz and Chas Wood on former farm buildings, and now the family-run Vantom Village.
Log Cabin Stay near Nottingham: Vantom Villas (Sleeps 6–8)
Stay in the Log Cabin at Vantom Villas, Calverton: timber interiors, fitted kitchen, stove and bath, sleeping approximately 6–8. Book on Airbnb.
How to Get to Vantom Village: Directions & Transport
Directions to Vantom Village, Calverton NG14 6NU: by car from Nottingham, Arnold, Southwell and Mansfield, parking, and train/bus tips via Lowdham.
Patchings Winter Exhibition 2026–27: Meet the Artists
The Patchings Winter Exhibition runs 1 October 2026 to the end of February 2027 at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton, with Tas, Chris Slater and more.
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