Christmasaurus trail

The Christmasaurus trail & storytelling – free festive family fun

Looking for a magical, free family day out this festive period?

Step into a world of adventure as The Christmasaurus joins us at Victoria Centre from 30 November 2026 to 4 January 2027.

Based on Tom Fletcher’s much-loved Christmas adventure, this free family trail is packed with magical discoveries, festive fun and a festivities along the way.

Don’t miss our free Christmasaurus Storytelling sessions in South Square (outside Boots), where this heartwarming festive tale will be brought to life. No booking required – just turn up and join the fun.

And the festive fun doesn’t stop when Christmas Day is over…

Whether you’re counting down to Christmas, looking for something special to do during the school holidays, or planning family days out between Christmas and New Year, The Christmasaurus trail continues right through to the 4th of January, giving everyone plenty of time to join the adventure.

The event is suitable for families and is completely free – we warmly invite those who are able to make a donation to our chosen charity, Nottinghamshire Mind

Follow the trail

Perfect for little explorers and Christmas dreamers, this FREE interactive trail invites families to journey through the centre, following clues, collecting stamps and discovering magical surprises along the way. Pick up your trail map from Parliament Street entrance and set off on a 8-stop adventure, featuring exclusive story audio narrated by Tom Fletcher himself.

Collect all the stamps in your trail book, and find the secret word hidden along the trail, to enter our prize-draw to win one of 5 special prizes! The prize will include a copy of The Christmasaurus book, and a £100 Victoria Centre gift card!

Found the secret word? Enter it here to be in with a chance to win!