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Pantomime & Family Theatre in Nottingham

None of Nottingham's panto stages are actually in the city centre, so this is a drive-out list. Mansfield Palace Theatre has panto and kids' theatre shows plus writing workshops for older children under one roof. A drive out to Coalville brings you to Century Theatre, set in Snibston Colliery Park, with free parking right outside the door and tickets from £18. Further out still, Leicester's Peepul Centre puts on shows like the Enchanted Diwali Tree with local kids in the cast, tickets from £7, and free parking for 120 cars. For value, Peepul is the cheapest ticket going. For accessibility, Mansfield Palace and Peepul both have wheelchair access sorted, so they suit if that matters to you. Card-only payment at Century is worth having cash-free ready for. If you fancy a proper theatre bar and kiosk, Acorn Theatre in Worksop has one, though check accessibility there first if you need it. Little ones might do better at Mansfield, older kids at the writing workshops.

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