Libraries
All of our libraries will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as well as New Year’s Day.
Check the Libraries website for all other opening times.
Heritage sites
Wollaton Park is open each day between 9am-4pm. Wollaton Hall will be closed Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. See here for more information on Wollaton Hall and Deer Park opening times.
Newstead Abbey (Including park and gardens) is closed on Christmas Day. The historic house is not open on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, the park, gardens, Café and toilets will be open 10am to 4pm. Last entry is 3pm.
See here for more information on Newstead Abbey opening times.
Nottingham Castle will be closed Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s day. The Castle will be open 11 am – 4 pm (last entry 3 pm) on Christmas eve and New Year’s eve. See here for more information on Nottingham Castle opening times.
Green’s Windmill is closed on 23rd December to 1st January and will open again on Thursday 2nd January 2025. More details are here.
Parks
All parks are open every day, including Christmas Day.
Nottingham City Parks will be open over Christmas and New Year. Weekends and bank holiday opening times will be 9am-4.30pm.
On-site car parking may be restricted at some sites on Christmas Day.
Leisure Centres
All of our leisure centres will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as well as New Year’s Day.
Check the Active Nottingham website for all other opening times.
Bin collections
Monday 23 December bins will be collected on Saturday 21 December
Tuesday 24 December bins will be collected on Monday 23 December
Wednesday 25 December bins will be collected on Tuesday 24 December
Thursday 26 December bins will be collected on Friday 27 December
Friday 27 December bins will be collected on Saturday 28 December
Monday 30 December bins will remain the same
Tuesday 31 December bins will remain the same
Wednesday 1 January bins will be collected on Thursday 2 January
Thursday 2 January bins will be collected on Friday 3 January
Friday 3 January bins will be collected on Saturday 4 January
You can check your bin calendar online here
Recycling
Recycle your real Christmas tree: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/recycle-your-real-christmas-tree