✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!

🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.

🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*

🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.

🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.

Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.

🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.

✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!

Ten breathtaking light installations transform the night, with every scene surrounding you in festive colour, sound and energy. It’s not just the scale of the lights that will take your breath away, but the thrill of experiencing them from behind the wheel as you follow in the tracks of racing legends.

HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience

🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.

🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.

🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.

 🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.

🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk

⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.

😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.

❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.

✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!

​🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
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

🛡 Join the grand Knight’s Festive Feast and celebrate the year’s triumphs in true medieval style at Dunstable Downs! As you journey through the trail, find out who plays a part in bringing a medieval banquet to life.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).

⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS

Take on tasks, follow clues, and gather everything needed to complete the festive banquet table. Adventure, laughter, and merriment await—let the feast begin!

Join us for this 10 station trail with a congratualtions prize at the end!

✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!

💳 ADMISSION FEE

Prices are £3 per trail which includes the trail and prize. No booking required.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate

🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk

❄️  Stevenage Winter Wonderland returns 2025, and this year it’s going to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER & MORE MAGICAL than ever before!

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)

🕓 TIMES
▪️ Weekdays: 4pm - 10pm
▪️ Weekends: 12pm - 10pm
▪️ School Holidays: 12pm - 10pm
(22nd Dec 25 – 4th Jan 26)
▪️Christmas eve: 12pm - 8pm
⛔️ Closed Christmas Day

🎄WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect dazzling lights, festive rides, fun-filled games, delicious seasonal food and treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.

Step into the magic. See the Dazzling Lights & feel the wonder. Experience Christmas like never before.

✨️ Under Cover Real Ice Skating Rink
✨️ Funfair Rides
✨️ Festive Bars
✨️ Festive Food
✨️ Christmas Market
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ Game Stalls

✨️ Illuminated Big Wheel

✨️ Meet and greet Santa Claus

🎟 ADMISSION: £2 entrance fee per person paid on the gate (ages 4 and above).

⛸️ ICE SKATING
(Advanced booking recommended)
You have to be 3 years old + to be on the ice
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £11 for children under 16 when purchased in advance. If you buy on-site, prices increase to £16 for adults and £12 for children.
Families can take advantage of our ice skating bundle ticket for just £49, which includes ice skating for two adults and two children.

💥⛸️ Special Deals!
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more adults £13 each
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more children £9.50 each
⭐️ Carers free (Identification required)

Please note: All prices online may differ in person and are cheaper to be booked in advance online, all prices exclude the £2 entry fee to the Stevenage Winter Wonderland Site.

🎡 THE BIG WHEEL - £5.00
Stevenage Winter Wonderland - Big Wheel
Entry price to apply to all customes (under 2 years go free). You can book online, booking fees may apply.

🎅 MEET & GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS!
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer!  Bring your family and friends to meet the jolly old man himself. It's the perfect opportunity to share your Christmas wishes and take memorable photos!

As a special treat, everyone who attends will receive a delightful gift to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving.
▪️ First Child: £12.60
▪️ Additional Children: £8.60

🪙 TOKEN COST FOR FUN FAIR:
▪️£1.20 each on the day
▪️Advance Bundle: 50 for £50 (saving £9.40)
(Booking fees apply)

NOTE: Online bookings are still subject to the £2 entrance fee on the day. Online Booking fees apply.

🧑‍🎄 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025?
Join Sparkle & Blizzard — Santa’s most chaotic (and hilarious!) elves — as they take charge of planning the North Pole’s biggest Christmas bash in this brand new theatre show:
✨️ Sparkle & Blizzard’s Christmas Party Extravaganza! Expect laughter, music, mayhem, and a sleigh-full of festive cheer in this magical live show for all ages!

🗓 When are the shows on?
Every Saturday & Sunday from November 22nd, plus special shows on 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2025.

The show is included in your Winter Wonderland entry fee — no extra ticket needed!

♿️ Is Stevenage Winter Wonderland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we aim to make our event accessible to everyone. There are accessible pathways throughout the venue, and many attractions are suitable for wheelchair users. For more details, please contact our customer service team.

👀 KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page for any updates or changes.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@stevenagewinterwonderland.co.uk

🧑‍🎄 Join us for a magical Nutcracker Trail this festive season 2025 at Rushden Lakes from 21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026.

🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!

Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!

🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye  from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre

CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm

*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility

ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).

🎭 Presented by Freckle Productions and based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.
▪️Not showing on 25th, 26th, 29th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

This award-winning production from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

★★★★★ 'Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish'Time Out Critics’ Choice

★★★★‘Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat’Independent

★★★★ 'More fun than you can shake a stick at' Daily Mail 

★★★★'Julia Donaldson's miniature epic.  Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination' Times

★★★★★ Sunday Express

★★★★★WhatsOnStage 

Running time approximately 60 minutes and suitable for all ages.

♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
https://stables.org/your-visit/access-information
Online booking for wheelchair and carer seats is not currently available - we plan to have this service up and running in the near future.

Our box office staff will happy to help with any enquiries regarding your ticketing and access requirements.

Please call the box office on 01908 280800 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email your enquiry and a member of the team will be reply as soon as possible.

🎟 CARERS
We offer a 25% discount for carer's tickets.

🅿️ PARKING
The Stables has free, on-site car-parking and our stewards will be on hand to direct you when you arrive. We have eight car-parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the main public entrance, all with level access. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that these cannot be booked in advance, so advise that you arrive in good time should you wish to use one, but we cannot guarantee availability which will depend on the level of demand at any given time.

🎟 TICKET COST: From £12.50pp

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Menu available from 10th November 2025 - 2nd January 2026. Excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day. At The Market Cross, Dunstable.

🎅 ADULT FESTIVE MENU
▪️3 courses £24.29 | 2 courses £21.29

Starters:
🔸️Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté
🔸️Breaded Mushrooms
🔸️Prawn Cocktail
🔸️Tomato Soup
🔸️Tomato Soup - Vegan option

Mains:
🔸️Traditional Roast Turkey
🔸️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
🔸️Grilled Salmon
🔸️Festive Mac & Cheese
🔸️Festive Beef Burger

Puddings:
🔸️Christmas Pudding
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option
🔸️Lemon Tart
🔸️Sticky Toffee Pudding

🧑‍🎄 CHILDRENS FESTIVE MENU
▪️Available for Children 5-10 years
▪️3 Courses £11.79 | 2 Course £9.99

Starters:
✨️Tomato Soup
✨️Tomato Soup - Vegan Option
✨️Three BBQ Chicken Wings

Mains:
✨️Traditional Roast Turkey
✨️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
✨️Festive Beef Burger
✨️Festive Veggie Burger

Puddings:
✨️Ice Cream
✨️Chocolate Brownie
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES 

🌳 Our Natural Christmas Trail is the perfect excuse to get your young ones out in nature this festive season at Rushmere Country Park.

🗓 2025 DATES
Running throughout the school holidays (20th Dec 2025 - 4th January 2026)

🪙 TRAIL BOOKLET COST: £3.00 per child
Pop into the visitor centre to pick up your trail booklet. With a treat at the end of the trail.

✨️ All proceeds from this trail will go towards the refurbishment of our sculpture trail.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

👀 TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VENUE
Take a look at this venue on Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook page:
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ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 234260

🔥The Hellfire Caves are totally unique and spectacular! Built in the 18th century, journey deep underground into the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

🗓 OPENING DATES FOR 2025/2026
General Admission:
▪️ Open 27–28 December 2025
(Christmas-decorated caves)
▪️Closed 29–30 December 2025,
▪️Open 31 December – 4 January 2026 and then weekends only from January 2026 until Easter, 10am-4pm.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.

🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk