🎅 A Fairytale for Christmas - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Time: 19:30 Price: £31.50
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as singers, musicians and dancers perform Yuletide favourites ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Fairytale of New York’.
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
This world class concert is also a celebration of Irish culture with sing-along songs including ‘The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’ and ‘Dirty Old Town’.
Think a St Patrick’s Day party - on Christmas Day!
Disclaimer: This show is in no way based on, endorsed by, or affiliated or associated with the song titled ‘Fairytale of New York’, the Pogues, or Shane MacGowan (or their respective representatives).
🎟 TICKETS COST: £31.50
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
16 other events on this day
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🏅 NGYT 14 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🎭 WHO THIS IS FOR:
These companies are for passionate young people aged 14–25 who are studying GCSE Drama and/or Dance, pursuing similar subjects at college or university, are graduates, semi-professional or professional performers.
ℹ️ ABOUT:
Both companies focus on performance and meet for two hours each week to develop technique, skills, and ideas, creating original work and professionally commissioned pieces and performance opportunities (Previous opportunities include Royal Opera House, BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Sky News, Brighton Fringe and Mötus Dance Festival MK).
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with other artists and create high-quality, authentic work that pushes boundaries, challenges audience perspectives, and amplifies vital voices that are too often unheard in our society.
Our Company members are offered free headshots, access to free workshop opportunities with professional theatre and dance companies and tickets to shows at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
🗓 2025 AUDITIONS
Meraki Dance Company Auditions will be held on:
▪️Monday 10th November: 7:30-9.30pm
▪️Monday 17th November 7:30-9:30pm
Theatre Company Auditions will be held on:
▪️Tuesday 11th November 7:30-9.30pm
▪️Tuesday 18th November 7:30-9:30pm
If you’d like to come along and take a look before the auditions to see if it's something you'd be interested in attending please drop emails to our respective Company Directors who look forward to welcoming you:
📝 SIGN UP
You can sign up on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
David@ngyt.co.uk (Theatre Co)
Laura@ngyt.co.uk (Dance Co)
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:30 - 22:10
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
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🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown e
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
ℹ️ BOOKING
🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
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🧒 Stay & Play Ignite Studio, Biggleswade
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
Come join the fun at Ignite - it’s the perfect playtime escape!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Tuesday's, Thursday's & Friday's
▪️9.30am - 2pm
▪️STAY as long as you like
💳 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 - One price per family, not per child.
🅿️ PARKING
For parking, you can park in Asda but restrictions apply so please make sure you check. There is also Rose Lane which is just behind us, this is free only on weekends.
We also have 2 disabled spots outside the front, but please only people with a disabled badge to use!
🍕🤸♂️ Eat & Play for £12 - Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🍕 ABOUT THE OFFER:
Get the kids bouncing with our unbeatable weekday deal: 2 hours of fun for ONLY £9. Or treat them to pizza, chips & squash included for just £12!
🗓 WHEN IS EAT & PLAY AVAILABLE?
Tuesday to Friday during school term - let's make memories together! Book now and join the inflatable madness! Various sessions available.
▪️Tuesday
▪️Wednesday
▪️Thursday
▪️Friday
🧦 SOCKS MUST BE WORN - £2.50
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes, cancellations or extra event news that may incur extra charges or ticket only days.
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🎄The White Hart Light Switch on 2025 - Flitton
Time: 17:30
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Serving hot chocolates, barista coffee from Wooden Hill Coffee Roasters, and teas. Mince pies and cookies. Cash is preferred for the payment method, as mobile signal is terrible for card machine!.
Look forward to seeing you all there.