Do your festive shopping with a glühwein in hand as you browse the Bavarian-style stalls that fill Nottingham's Old Market Square for its annual event.

Then take a twirl on the ice rink before cooling off with a drink at the sculpture-filled ice bar. There will be traditional funfair rides for all ages too, from early November right through to New Year's Eve.

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