Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is a multi-day car boot sale at Old Market Square, Nottingham, NG1 2DT, open to buyers from 10am, with free entry; rides, ice rink and Ice Bar are ticketed. It runs every Saturday (November to November), every Sunday (December to December), every Monday (November to November), every Tuesday (December to December), every Wednesday (November to November), every Thursday (November to November) and every Friday (November to November). The next sale is Thu 12 Nov.
Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland open today?
Not on todayNo — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
- Tomorrow
- No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
- This weekend
- No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
- Opening times
- Saturdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8pm. Sundays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8.30pm. Mondays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Tuesdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8.30pm. Wednesdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Thursdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Fridays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8pm.
About this car boot sale
A Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday car boot sale in Nottingham, the East Midlands, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
Nottingham Winter Wonderland takes over Old Market Square in front of the Council House with a Christmas market, the Sky Skate ice rink and ice path, an observation wheel, a toboggan slide, the Ice Bar and the Alpine-style Sur La Piste and Altitude bars. It is run by The Mellors Group and opens on Thursday 12 November 2026; the market stalls trade until Christmas Eve, while the rink, bars and rides continue until 31 December, closing on Christmas Day.
In November the market is open from 10am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. From 1 to 24 December it opens from 10am to 8.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Entry is free and no ticket is needed; skating, the Ice Bar and some rides should be booked in advance. The site has flat decking throughout, toilets including accessible facilities, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Bars and attractions are cashless. Details confirmed on the organiser's website, October 2026.
Opening season & schedule
Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from November to December, buyers from 10am.
- Open on
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Next date
- Thursday 12 November 2026 (expected)
- Saturdays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 8pm
- Sundays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 8.30pm
- Mondays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 6pm
- Tuesdays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 8.30pm
- Wednesdays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 6pm
- Thursdays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 6pm
- Fridays
- Buyers 10am · Closes 8pm
- Season
- November to December
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Bank holidays
- No
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: toilets, refreshments, dogs on a lead and step-free access.
- Dog friendly 🐾
- Toilets on site
- Food & drink ☕
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor venue
Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.
Car boot sale pricing & entry fees
Entry is free for buyers rides, ice rink and Ice Bar are ticketed; seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.
Entry for buyers
Free entry
Pitches for sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.
What to expect
A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.
- Best time to arrive
- From 10am, when buyers are let in
- Size & crowd
- Varies by week
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- Good food & drink options
- Dog-friendly atmosphere
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
- Parking can be limited — arrive early
- Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
- Bring cash — most sellers are cash only
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Nottingham Winter Wonderland: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland open today?
No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland on tomorrow?
No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland open this Saturday or Sunday?
No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Thursday 12 November.
What time does Nottingham Winter Wonderland start?
Saturdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8pm. Sundays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8.30pm. Mondays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Tuesdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8.30pm. Wednesdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Thursdays: buyers from 10am, closes around 6pm. Fridays: buyers from 10am, closes around 8pm.
What are the 2026 dates for Nottingham Winter Wonderland?
The next 2026 dates for Nottingham Winter Wonderland are Thu 12 Nov, Fri 13 Nov and Sat 14 Nov.
How much does Nottingham Winter Wonderland cost?
Buyer entry is free entry; rides, ice rink and Ice Bar are ticketed and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.
When is the next Nottingham Winter Wonderland?
The next sale is expected on Thu 12 Nov, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday (November to November), every Sunday (December to December), every Monday (November to November), every Tuesday (December to December), every Wednesday (November to November), every Thursday (November to November) and every Friday (November to November).
Is there parking at Nottingham Winter Wonderland?
Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.
Is Nottingham Winter Wonderland dog friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Does Nottingham Winter Wonderland run all year round?
No — Nottingham Winter Wonderland runs seasonally, from November to December.
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