The New Castle in Sneinton closed its doors following the passing of Judith Birkett in May. The 88-year-old had bought and renovated the semi-derelict pub in Sneinton Road nearly a decade ago.

Each December, the Birkett family transform the place into a glowing and glittering tableaux with 250,000 lights, an enormous Disney-esque holiday castle, a choreographed light show, and even jets ...