What's On in West Bridgford
Things to do in and around West Bridgford: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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West Bridgford Halloween: Racecourse Fireworks 31 Oct, From £12
Ruddington's trick or treat train has sold out. Colwick racecourse has fireworks on 31 October from £12, plus Wollaton's Halloween films and pumpkin picking.
Dates for the diary
- On now to 10 Oct Cricketer and Stockinger display
- On now to 9 Nov Little Creatives Interactive Exhibition
- Mon 5 Oct West Bridgford history talk: It's not all cricket, the history of Trent Bridge
- Wed 7 Oct Places of Welcome at West Bridgford Library
- 7 to 10 Oct Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival
- Thu 8 Oct Bingham Market
- 8 to 10 Oct Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival
- Thu 8 Oct Author event: Eve Makis, Where the Earth Holds Secrets
- Sat 10 Oct West Bridgford Farmers' Market
- Sat 10 Oct Framework Music Night: A Different Thread
- Tue 13 Oct The History of the Theatre Royal: Friends of the Museum talk
- Wed 14 Oct Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: I Love Louis
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What's On in West Bridgford: Beer Festival, Then Fireworks
Trent Bridge pours beer and wine from 7 to 10 October, then fireworks run from Radcliffe on 1 November to Trent Bridge on 8 November. 42 dated listings.
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Holme Pierrepont Hall Snowdrops: Open 25 Jan to 26 Feb 2027
The Tudor hall near West Bridgford opens for snowdrops from 25 January to 26 February 2027, 11am to 4pm, closed Saturdays. Prices, cash only, and the way in.
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West Bridgford Remembrance Sunday: 8 Nov, 9am at St Giles
Remembrance Sunday 2026 is 8 November. Bingham has now set 10am to 11am; West Bridgford's St Giles and Musters Road times hold from 2025. The council page lags.
Ruddington
Rushcliffe Christmas Markets 2026: 21 and 27 November Set
West Bridgford's Lutterell Hall market runs midday to 7pm on 21 November and Bingham's fayre is on 27 November. Ruddington has said nothing since 2023.
Ruddington
Ruddington Santa Train: One Date, 5 Dec, Adults £32.50
The Ruddington heritage railway has listed one Santa date, Saturday 5 December, with four departures. The advertised £12.50 is the infant fare.
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West Bridgford Christmas Lights: Sat 21 November, 5pm
Rushcliffe has confirmed the Christmas Countdown for Saturday 21 November, midday to 7pm, with the lights on at 5pm and the Lutterell Hall market open all day.
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West Bridgford Fireworks 2026: Trent Bridge 6 to 8 November, Radcliffe 1 November, Bingham and Ruddington 7 November
Trent Bridge fireworks run 6, 7 and 8 November, adults £10. Radcliffe is now set for 1 November and Bingham for 7 November, with times and prices for each.
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Robin Hood Half 2026, Held 27 September: The Closures
The 2026 race ran on Sunday 27 September, with Trent Bridge shut both ways 9.20am to 10.20am. The closures as published, kept until the 2027 plans are out.
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West Bridgford panto: two Nottingham shows, from £14
No panto in West Bridgford itself. The Playhouse runs Aladdin from 27 November with seats at £14, the Theatre Royal Jack and the Beanstalk from 28 November at £18.
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Trent Bridge Drone Show: Dragons on 5 December, £17 Adult
Sky Kingdom brings hundreds of drones to Trent Bridge on Saturday 5 December, doors 5pm, show 6.30pm, 40 minutes. Adult tickets are now £17 plus a booking fee.