What's on in Ollerton: November and December 2026

November 2026

6 November: Perlethorpe Bonfire Night

Friday 6 November, gates 5.30pm; fireworks 7.30pm | Bonfire and fireworks | Perlethorpe Social Club, Thoresby estate | £6 per person; under-12s free; advance tickets required.

Enjoy a bonfire evening with food, drinks and a Guy Fawkes competition. The organiser directs vehicles to the entrance off the A614 opposite White Water Lane.

8 November: Ollerton Remembrance Parade

Sunday 8 November, parade leaves at 10.15am; participants gather by 10am | Community remembrance | Town Hall, Sherwood Drive, to Old Ollerton War Memorial Gardens.

Ollerton and Boughton Town Council and the local Royal British Legion branch organise the parade via Forest Road. Check the council for road closures and participation details.

14 November: Winter Birds on Budby

Saturday 14 November, 9am to 10.30am | Guided birdwatching | Budby South Forest, meeting at the Swinecote Road B6034 lay-by | Adults £15; RSPB members £12.20, including booking fee.

Look for winter birds with an RSPB volunteer. Booking is essential; bring sturdy footwear and binoculars if you have them. The uneven route is unsuitable for wheelchairs or dogs, and there are no toilets on Budby.

20 November: Ollerton Christmas Event

Friday 20 November, Christmas market opens at noon | Community celebration and lights | Sherwood Drive, Ollerton.

The Town Council has announced its Christmas event and lights switch-on. Sherwood Drive closes to traffic for the day; check the organiser for the full entertainment programme and switch-on time.

27 to 29 November: Thoresby Winterfest

Friday 27 November, 5pm to 8pm; Saturday 28, 10am to 8pm; Sunday 29, 10am to 4pm | Christmas market | Thoresby Park, near Ollerton | £5 car parking; no booking required.

Browse seasonal gifts, food and drink with family entertainment. An optional Santa grotto runs on Saturday and Sunday and costs £9.50 per child, including a present.

28 November: The Second Life of Oak Trees

Saturday 28 November, 9.30am to 11am | Guided nature walk | Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe, meeting outside the Visitor Centre shop | Adults £15; RSPB members £12.20, including booking fee.

Discover how standing deadwood supports woodland life. Booking is essential; the route has uneven ground and is unsuitable for dogs. Ask the organiser about access requirements before booking.

December 2026

4 and 5 December: Thoresby Ceramic Fair

Friday 4 December, 4pm to 8pm; Saturday 5 December, 10am to 4pm | Ceramics and seasonal shopping | Thoresby Courtyard | £5 car parking; no booking required.

Explore a festive ceramics fair in the Courtyard, with pottery to browse in a Christmas setting.

12 December: Christmas Star Willow Weaving

Saturday 12 December, 10am to 1pm | Craft workshop, ages 18+ | St John's Hut, Forest Corner, Edwinstowe | £46; RSPB members £37.80.

Make a Swedish-style willow star with guidance, materials and refreshments included. Booking is essential and parking costs extra. Let the organiser know about access or dietary requirements.

12 December: Myths and Legends with the Master at Arms

Saturday 12 December, 1pm to 2.30pm | Costumed woodland tour | Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe, meeting outside the Visitor Centre shop | Adults £11, children £6; RSPB members £9 and £5.

Explore Sherwood's legends and medieval stories with William de Tankerville. Booking is essential; wear footwear for potentially muddy woodland paths. Children are welcome; dogs cannot join this walk.

13 December: Robin Painting Class

Sunday 13 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Art workshop | Thoresby Park | £30; parking charge applies.

Thistle and Sketch guides beginners through painting a robin, with art materials and a canvas board to take home. A festive roll is included. Call to book and pay in advance.

From 19 December: Sherwood Sleigh Crash Trail

Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, advertised trail hours 10am to 3pm | Family trail | Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe; confirm holiday opening and trail price.

Collect a booklet at the Visitor Centre, follow the Major Oak trail and solve clues to help the outlaws recover their presents. The organiser had not confirmed the booklet price when checked.

21 December: Optics Demo Day

Monday 21 December, 10am to 4pm | Nature equipment demonstration | Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe | Free; no booking needed.

Talk to a Viking Optical representative about binoculars, telescopes and other birdwatching equipment, with practical advice for choosing what suits you.