A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show: Nottingham

Witness Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic come to life in the night sky for a captivating new animated drone light show, narrated by Matt Lucas.

A Christmas Carol, the drone light show, presents the very latest in creative entertainment with a magical celebration of the Christmas spirit. Witness famous characters brought to life in the sky, as you’re taken on a heart-warming narrated journey through the immortal tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve and his ghostly visitors who lead him to profound transformation.

Have an unforgettable time with your friends and family. Enjoy magic in the sky, festive favourites in the food village and a world-class stadium experience at Trent Bridge stadium where every seat is a front row view to the world’s biggest stage – the sky.

Show timings:

  • Gates open: 15:30 (2 hours prior to the show)
  • Food village opens and DJ starts: 15:30
  • Show starts: 17:30
  • Show ends: 18:15
  • Site closes: 21:30

A Christmas Carol, the drone light show will take place at Trent Bridge Stadium, Nottingham, doors will open 2 hours prior to the show so that you can enjoy the food and preshow build up!

What to expect:

  • This is a 45-minute drone light show experience.
  • A heart-warming and wonderfully festive animated drone light show with captivating narration and soundtrack.
  • Food village and refreshment stalls from independent traders.
  • Music and fun festive preshow build up.
  • A Christmas Carol, the drone light show is a family-friendly, disability-accessible event.

Premium seating:

Want to make your evening more special? Why not treat yourself to our Premium seating? More on what's included in premium ticket can be found on our FAQs page.

Please see  A Christmas Carol FAQs. for information on accessibility, weather-related rescheduling and more frequently asked questions.

Standard
Adult (aged 18+)
£23
Adult + child under 3 (under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
£23
Child (aged 3 and over )
£18
Concession (Student | Over 65 | Armed forces | Bluelight card holder (ID required))
£18
Concession + child under 3 (under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
£18
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Wheelchair
Wheelchair user adult (aged 18+)
£23
Wheelchair user child (aged 3 and over)
£18
Wheelchair companion
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Premium
Premium adult (aged 18+)
£33
Premium adult + child under 3 (under 3s go free)
£33
Premium child (aged 3 and over)
£28
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free

How to get there

Facilities

  • Experience takes place outdoors
  • Family friendly
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible

On the day

  • Ensure you bring your QR code ticket and allow plenty of time to get through the gates

  • Access to the venue will be via Bridgford Road and Hound Road. The entrances on Radcliffe Road and Fox Road will not be in operation

  • We encourage use of public transport to reach the venue. See FAQs.

Rescheduling and cancellation policy for A Christmas Carol Nottingham

There is the possibility that this experience may need to be rescheduled for weather-related reasons. If we need to reschedule, you will be contacted by SMS and email to let you know that the experience has been moved to a contingency date. The primary contingency dates are the Sunday 8 December, Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December 2024 and other dates as may be identified. In the event that you change your mind, this experience is not eligible for refunds other than in exceptional circumstances. For details, see Customer Terms and Conditions displayed at the point of booking.

You'll be hosted by

A Christmas Carol Nottingham

A Christmas Carol is brought to you in Nottingham by a collaboration between Celestial, Yuup and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.

About Celestial
Celestial has a reputation as one of the top drone show companies in the world and has consistently delivered super-premium shows for some of the biggest names, including Eurovision, Amazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings, London New Year’s Eve, Manchester City soccer club and many more.

About Yuup
Yuup, the local experiences company, helps people find and book exciting things to do in their community. Yuup has earned a reputation for curating unique experiences for everyone to enjoy, building a place where people follow their passions, create memories, and discover things that make life awesome.

About Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. It represents the historic county of Nottinghamshire. The county club was founded in 1841, although teams had played first-class cricket under the Nottinghamshire name since 1835.

Any questions?

FAQs for this experience