🤭 The Indians are Coming - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🤭 Balle Balle! The Indians Are Coming… so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🤩 ACTS:
✨️ Jay Sodagar (BBC)
✨️ Paras P (SYTYF Finalist, Beat The Blackout Winner)
✨️ Anuvab Pal (Guest From India, BBC, Radio4, ✨️ The President Is Coming)
✨️ Shalaka Kurup (King Gong)
✨️ Preet Singh (British Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist, BBC AN)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for belly laughs that are big enough to burn off an entire Biryani!
It’s a comedy night with a tantalising thali of talent. The Indians Are Coming brings you an exceptional selection of both established and new comedy acts from across the globe.
We also pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so grab your tickets and head down for an enthralling and entertaining night!
The Indians Are Coming is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.
LuvEntertainment comedy tours host memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international.
Our events are the perfect place to come for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues.
🎟 TICKET COST: £18 plus 10% booking fee
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🤩 ACTS:
✨️ Jay Sodagar (BBC)
✨️ Paras P (SYTYF Finalist, Beat The Blackout Winner)
✨️ Anuvab Pal (Guest From India, BBC, Radio4, ✨️ The President Is Coming)
✨️ Shalaka Kurup (King Gong)
✨️ Preet Singh (British Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist, BBC AN)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for belly laughs that are big enough to burn off an entire Biryani!
It’s a comedy night with a tantalising thali of talent. The Indians Are Coming brings you an exceptional selection of both established and new comedy acts from across the globe.
We also pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so grab your tickets and head down for an enthralling and entertaining night!
The Indians Are Coming is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.
LuvEntertainment comedy tours host memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international.
Our events are the perfect place to come for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues.
🎟 TICKET COST: £18 plus 10% booking fee
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🎅 Woburn Sands Christmas Farye 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎅 Woburn Sands Christmas Farye will be on Sunday 23rd November 2025!
EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Street Food
✨️ Craft & Community Stalls
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Meet Santa Claus
The Woburn Sands Christmas Fayre is a wonderful, local event open to all.
From watching the lighting ceremony to warming up with a glass of mulled wine, there’s something for everyone at this very special time of the year. Join in the fun with this year’s festivities as we welcome back fantastic street food on Santa Street, host a number of local business and enterprises through our stalls and back by popular demand - meet Santa Claus!
We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd November 2025.
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🎄Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄 Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival and Light Switch On will take place on Sunday 23rd November 2025 from 12pm-6pm, and promises to be an exciting, festive celebration.
The Town Council is delighted to invite people of all ages to come together to enjoy the Christmas Carnival and all that Harpenden has to offer in its vibrant Town Centre.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Included in this year’s event is Children’s entertainment, Christmas workshops, food and drink stalls, outdoor bars and music performances, fair ground rides and much more!
✨️ Farmers Market 12:00-18:00
✨️ Charity Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Young Enterprise Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Santa's Grotto 12:00-17:30
✨️ Main Stage Entertainment from 13:00
✨️ Mini Stage Entertainment 12:00-17:00
✨️ Procession 15:00
✨️ Light Switch On 17:00
🎶 Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment performing on both of these. Main Stage performances include Rock Choir, Hurst Children’s Theatre, Top Hat, SASA School of Performing Arts, Number 7, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show and the cast of the Harpenden Panto. We are also delighted to welcome to the Mini Stage: Threefold, Abbie Gathard and the Cheeky Elves Show.
🎁 The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be a main feature of the High Street, plus Young Enterprise Stalls and of course Santa will be waiting to see the children in his Grotto!
🎅 The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. With the Pipes and Drums, Santa and his elves, community groups, dancers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 5PM
The Town's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking at station car parks all day!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk
The Town Council is delighted to invite people of all ages to come together to enjoy the Christmas Carnival and all that Harpenden has to offer in its vibrant Town Centre.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Included in this year’s event is Children’s entertainment, Christmas workshops, food and drink stalls, outdoor bars and music performances, fair ground rides and much more!
✨️ Farmers Market 12:00-18:00
✨️ Charity Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Young Enterprise Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Santa's Grotto 12:00-17:30
✨️ Main Stage Entertainment from 13:00
✨️ Mini Stage Entertainment 12:00-17:00
✨️ Procession 15:00
✨️ Light Switch On 17:00
🎶 Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment performing on both of these. Main Stage performances include Rock Choir, Hurst Children’s Theatre, Top Hat, SASA School of Performing Arts, Number 7, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show and the cast of the Harpenden Panto. We are also delighted to welcome to the Mini Stage: Threefold, Abbie Gathard and the Cheeky Elves Show.
🎁 The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be a main feature of the High Street, plus Young Enterprise Stalls and of course Santa will be waiting to see the children in his Grotto!
🎅 The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. With the Pipes and Drums, Santa and his elves, community groups, dancers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 5PM
The Town's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking at station car parks all day!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk
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🎁 Huntingdon Christmas Market 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎁 Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the first day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 21st November : 12pm - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 5:30pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 4pm
🎄 FRIDAY LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6:30PM
Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the Huntingdon Christmas Lights Switch on.
Don't miss out on the fabulous entertainment on our stage from 4pm.
Then Huntingdon Market Square will be filled with joy as we welcome some very special guests to switch on our festive Christmas Lights at 6:30pm. It's not to be missed!
✨️ HUNTINGDON MARKET EVENT DETAILS
Huntingdon will be transformed into a winter woodland and Father Christmas and his trusty elves will be in town. The Market Square will be full of a fantastic range of festive food, drink and gifts to make this Christmas extra special.
This all comes with a wide range of Christmas entertainment, music and merriment, brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
😌 QUIET TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 11am
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 11am
Join us on Saturday or Sunday from 10am - 11am for a quiet hour on the second day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market. To make this event more accessible for those with sensory issues, there will be no stage entertainment or music playing from 10am - 11am. Traders will still be open as usual, to allow everyone to enjoy the festive market.
LINE UP
📅 Friday 21st November 2025
▪️1:00 PM – Spring Common Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Stukeley Meadows Primary School
▪️ 3:00 PM – Cromwell Academy
▪️4:00 PM – Huntingdon Primary School
▪️4:30 PM – Diamond Hampers Choir
▪️5:00 PM – Busketeers Choir
▪️5:30 PM – Rock Choir
▪️6:00 PM – Robin Hood Pantomime
▪️6:25 PM – Christmas Lights Switch-On
📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – Colman Creative Academy
▪️12:00 PM – Debs Zumba
▪️1:00 PM – Generations Dance Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Huntingdon Ukulele Group
▪️3:00 PM – Theatre Train Huntingdon
▪️ 4:00 PM – Michelle Gauci Academy
📅 Sunday 23rd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – All Saints Church Outdoor Service
▪️1:00 PM – All Stars Performing Arts
This event is brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 21st November : 12pm - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 5:30pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 4pm
🎄 FRIDAY LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6:30PM
Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the Huntingdon Christmas Lights Switch on.
Don't miss out on the fabulous entertainment on our stage from 4pm.
Then Huntingdon Market Square will be filled with joy as we welcome some very special guests to switch on our festive Christmas Lights at 6:30pm. It's not to be missed!
✨️ HUNTINGDON MARKET EVENT DETAILS
Huntingdon will be transformed into a winter woodland and Father Christmas and his trusty elves will be in town. The Market Square will be full of a fantastic range of festive food, drink and gifts to make this Christmas extra special.
This all comes with a wide range of Christmas entertainment, music and merriment, brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
😌 QUIET TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 11am
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 11am
Join us on Saturday or Sunday from 10am - 11am for a quiet hour on the second day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market. To make this event more accessible for those with sensory issues, there will be no stage entertainment or music playing from 10am - 11am. Traders will still be open as usual, to allow everyone to enjoy the festive market.
LINE UP
📅 Friday 21st November 2025
▪️1:00 PM – Spring Common Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Stukeley Meadows Primary School
▪️ 3:00 PM – Cromwell Academy
▪️4:00 PM – Huntingdon Primary School
▪️4:30 PM – Diamond Hampers Choir
▪️5:00 PM – Busketeers Choir
▪️5:30 PM – Rock Choir
▪️6:00 PM – Robin Hood Pantomime
▪️6:25 PM – Christmas Lights Switch-On
📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – Colman Creative Academy
▪️12:00 PM – Debs Zumba
▪️1:00 PM – Generations Dance Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Huntingdon Ukulele Group
▪️3:00 PM – Theatre Train Huntingdon
▪️ 4:00 PM – Michelle Gauci Academy
📅 Sunday 23rd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – All Saints Church Outdoor Service
▪️1:00 PM – All Stars Performing Arts
This event is brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
🎁 The Enchanted Yuletide Market 2025 - Harpur Suite, Bedford
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨️ Step into a world of winter magic at our very special Christmas edition of The Enchanted Market on Sunday 23rd November 2025!
💫 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, twinkling fairy lights, and stalls brimming with handmade treasures, unique gifts, seasonal treats, and mystical delights. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this is the perfect way to celebrate the Yuletide season.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Unique, handmade & alternative gifts
✨️ Delicious festive bakes & treats
✨️ Magical clothing & accessories
✨️ Psychic readings, healing & holistic wares
✨️ Seasonal décor, candles & crafts
✨️ Warm, welcoming community vibes
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
💫 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, twinkling fairy lights, and stalls brimming with handmade treasures, unique gifts, seasonal treats, and mystical delights. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this is the perfect way to celebrate the Yuletide season.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Unique, handmade & alternative gifts
✨️ Delicious festive bakes & treats
✨️ Magical clothing & accessories
✨️ Psychic readings, healing & holistic wares
✨️ Seasonal décor, candles & crafts
✨️ Warm, welcoming community vibes
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
✨️ 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.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*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.
🗓 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.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*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.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
✨️ 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.
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.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 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.
🎁 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/
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🤸♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes. Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🕙 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.
🕙 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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⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
⛸️ 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
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
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
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🛍 Charity Clothing Sale (Brand new clothing donated by Tesco) - St John the Apostle, Sundon Park
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 11:30 - 15:30
🛍 Brand new clothing donated by TESCO being sold at discounted prices to raise funds for charity on Sunday 23rd November 2025 from 11:30am - 3:30pm.
📍WHERE?
Come along to the hall at St John the Apostle's Catholic Church in Sundon Park, Luton. Pick up a bargain while supporting education in Bangladesh. ALL WELCOME.
🫶 Raising funds for CAFFE a registered charity in England & Wales #1147000
https://www.caffebd.org
📍WHERE?
Come along to the hall at St John the Apostle's Catholic Church in Sundon Park, Luton. Pick up a bargain while supporting education in Bangladesh. ALL WELCOME.
🫶 Raising funds for CAFFE a registered charity in England & Wales #1147000
https://www.caffebd.org
❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
❄️ 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
🗓 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
⛸️ 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
🎁 Christmas Market at The Compasses, Greenfield 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨️The Compasses Christmas Market for 2025!
🗓 Saturday 22nd November 2025:
▪️Christmas Market: 10am - 3pm
▪️Santa’s Grotto: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Live Music: From 8:30pm
🗓 Sunday 23nd November 2025:
▪️Christmas Market: 10am - 3pm
▪️Santa’s Grotto: 12pm - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍷 Mulled wine flowing
🎶 Live music all weekend
🛍️ Loads of indoor stalls in our huge marquee
🎅 Santa in the house
🌟 The perfect kick-off to Christmas!
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO - £11.25 per child
Meet Santa The Compasses. Magical grotto experience for all ages with gifts, festive treats & family fun on 22nd & 23rd November 2025 between 12pm - 4pm.
🎟Tickets: Buy your tickets in the pub OR Book online via SKIDDLE
🛍 STALLHOLDERS
Calling all Christmas makers, bakers, crafters & creators! This year we’ve got FREE STALLS at our indoor Christmas Market – so whether you’re selling handmade gifts, running a charity raffle, baking festive treats, or raising funds for your sports team… we want YOU there!
Bring your bakes, your crafts, your face-painting kits, your bric-a-brac, your Christmas spirit – let’s make this the biggest festive market we’ve ever had!
✅️ REGISTER FOR A STALL FREE
Stalls are FREE but spaces will go fast – register now!
☎️ Phone: 01908 739 536
📧 Email:hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
🗓 Saturday 22nd November 2025:
▪️Christmas Market: 10am - 3pm
▪️Santa’s Grotto: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Live Music: From 8:30pm
🗓 Sunday 23nd November 2025:
▪️Christmas Market: 10am - 3pm
▪️Santa’s Grotto: 12pm - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍷 Mulled wine flowing
🎶 Live music all weekend
🛍️ Loads of indoor stalls in our huge marquee
🎅 Santa in the house
🌟 The perfect kick-off to Christmas!
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO - £11.25 per child
Meet Santa The Compasses. Magical grotto experience for all ages with gifts, festive treats & family fun on 22nd & 23rd November 2025 between 12pm - 4pm.
🎟Tickets: Buy your tickets in the pub OR Book online via SKIDDLE
🛍 STALLHOLDERS
Calling all Christmas makers, bakers, crafters & creators! This year we’ve got FREE STALLS at our indoor Christmas Market – so whether you’re selling handmade gifts, running a charity raffle, baking festive treats, or raising funds for your sports team… we want YOU there!
Bring your bakes, your crafts, your face-painting kits, your bric-a-brac, your Christmas spirit – let’s make this the biggest festive market we’ve ever had!
✅️ REGISTER FOR A STALL FREE
Stalls are FREE but spaces will go fast – register now!
☎️ Phone: 01908 739 536
📧 Email:hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
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🎅 Woburn Sands Christmas Farye 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎅 Woburn Sands Christmas Farye will be on Sunday 23rd November 2025!
EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Street Food
✨️ Craft & Community Stalls
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Meet Santa Claus
The Woburn Sands Christmas Fayre is a wonderful, local event open to all.
From watching the lighting ceremony to warming up with a glass of mulled wine, there’s something for everyone at this very special time of the year. Join in the fun with this year’s festivities as we welcome back fantastic street food on Santa Street, host a number of local business and enterprises through our stalls and back by popular demand - meet Santa Claus!
We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd November 2025.
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🎁 Huntingdon Christmas Market 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎁 Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the first day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 21st November : 12pm - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 5:30pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 4pm
🎄 FRIDAY LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6:30PM
Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the Huntingdon Christmas Lights Switch on.
Don't miss out on the fabulous entertainment on our stage from 4pm.
Then Huntingdon Market Square will be filled with joy as we welcome some very special guests to switch on our festive Christmas Lights at 6:30pm. It's not to be missed!
✨️ HUNTINGDON MARKET EVENT DETAILS
Huntingdon will be transformed into a winter woodland and Father Christmas and his trusty elves will be in town. The Market Square will be full of a fantastic range of festive food, drink and gifts to make this Christmas extra special.
This all comes with a wide range of Christmas entertainment, music and merriment, brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
😌 QUIET TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 11am
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 11am
Join us on Saturday or Sunday from 10am - 11am for a quiet hour on the second day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market. To make this event more accessible for those with sensory issues, there will be no stage entertainment or music playing from 10am - 11am. Traders will still be open as usual, to allow everyone to enjoy the festive market.
LINE UP
📅 Friday 21st November 2025
▪️1:00 PM – Spring Common Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Stukeley Meadows Primary School
▪️ 3:00 PM – Cromwell Academy
▪️4:00 PM – Huntingdon Primary School
▪️4:30 PM – Diamond Hampers Choir
▪️5:00 PM – Busketeers Choir
▪️5:30 PM – Rock Choir
▪️6:00 PM – Robin Hood Pantomime
▪️6:25 PM – Christmas Lights Switch-On
📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – Colman Creative Academy
▪️12:00 PM – Debs Zumba
▪️1:00 PM – Generations Dance Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Huntingdon Ukulele Group
▪️3:00 PM – Theatre Train Huntingdon
▪️ 4:00 PM – Michelle Gauci Academy
📅 Sunday 23rd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – All Saints Church Outdoor Service
▪️1:00 PM – All Stars Performing Arts
This event is brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 21st November : 12pm - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 5:30pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 4pm
🎄 FRIDAY LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6:30PM
Join us on Friday 21st November 2025 for the Huntingdon Christmas Lights Switch on.
Don't miss out on the fabulous entertainment on our stage from 4pm.
Then Huntingdon Market Square will be filled with joy as we welcome some very special guests to switch on our festive Christmas Lights at 6:30pm. It's not to be missed!
✨️ HUNTINGDON MARKET EVENT DETAILS
Huntingdon will be transformed into a winter woodland and Father Christmas and his trusty elves will be in town. The Market Square will be full of a fantastic range of festive food, drink and gifts to make this Christmas extra special.
This all comes with a wide range of Christmas entertainment, music and merriment, brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
😌 QUIET TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 10am - 11am
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 10am - 11am
Join us on Saturday or Sunday from 10am - 11am for a quiet hour on the second day of the Huntingdon Christmas Market. To make this event more accessible for those with sensory issues, there will be no stage entertainment or music playing from 10am - 11am. Traders will still be open as usual, to allow everyone to enjoy the festive market.
LINE UP
📅 Friday 21st November 2025
▪️1:00 PM – Spring Common Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Stukeley Meadows Primary School
▪️ 3:00 PM – Cromwell Academy
▪️4:00 PM – Huntingdon Primary School
▪️4:30 PM – Diamond Hampers Choir
▪️5:00 PM – Busketeers Choir
▪️5:30 PM – Rock Choir
▪️6:00 PM – Robin Hood Pantomime
▪️6:25 PM – Christmas Lights Switch-On
📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – Colman Creative Academy
▪️12:00 PM – Debs Zumba
▪️1:00 PM – Generations Dance Academy
▪️2:00 PM – Huntingdon Ukulele Group
▪️3:00 PM – Theatre Train Huntingdon
▪️ 4:00 PM – Michelle Gauci Academy
📅 Sunday 23rd November 2025
▪️11:00 AM – All Saints Church Outdoor Service
▪️1:00 PM – All Stars Performing Arts
This event is brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council.
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🎄Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄 Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival and Light Switch On will take place on Sunday 23rd November 2025 from 12pm-6pm, and promises to be an exciting, festive celebration.
The Town Council is delighted to invite people of all ages to come together to enjoy the Christmas Carnival and all that Harpenden has to offer in its vibrant Town Centre.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Included in this year’s event is Children’s entertainment, Christmas workshops, food and drink stalls, outdoor bars and music performances, fair ground rides and much more!
✨️ Farmers Market 12:00-18:00
✨️ Charity Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Young Enterprise Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Santa's Grotto 12:00-17:30
✨️ Main Stage Entertainment from 13:00
✨️ Mini Stage Entertainment 12:00-17:00
✨️ Procession 15:00
✨️ Light Switch On 17:00
🎶 Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment performing on both of these. Main Stage performances include Rock Choir, Hurst Children’s Theatre, Top Hat, SASA School of Performing Arts, Number 7, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show and the cast of the Harpenden Panto. We are also delighted to welcome to the Mini Stage: Threefold, Abbie Gathard and the Cheeky Elves Show.
🎁 The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be a main feature of the High Street, plus Young Enterprise Stalls and of course Santa will be waiting to see the children in his Grotto!
🎅 The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. With the Pipes and Drums, Santa and his elves, community groups, dancers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 5PM
The Town's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking at station car parks all day!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk
The Town Council is delighted to invite people of all ages to come together to enjoy the Christmas Carnival and all that Harpenden has to offer in its vibrant Town Centre.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Included in this year’s event is Children’s entertainment, Christmas workshops, food and drink stalls, outdoor bars and music performances, fair ground rides and much more!
✨️ Farmers Market 12:00-18:00
✨️ Charity Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Young Enterprise Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Santa's Grotto 12:00-17:30
✨️ Main Stage Entertainment from 13:00
✨️ Mini Stage Entertainment 12:00-17:00
✨️ Procession 15:00
✨️ Light Switch On 17:00
🎶 Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment performing on both of these. Main Stage performances include Rock Choir, Hurst Children’s Theatre, Top Hat, SASA School of Performing Arts, Number 7, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show and the cast of the Harpenden Panto. We are also delighted to welcome to the Mini Stage: Threefold, Abbie Gathard and the Cheeky Elves Show.
🎁 The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be a main feature of the High Street, plus Young Enterprise Stalls and of course Santa will be waiting to see the children in his Grotto!
🎅 The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. With the Pipes and Drums, Santa and his elves, community groups, dancers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 5PM
The Town's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking at station car parks all day!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk
👻 Christmas Gothic 30 - The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 15:15
👻 The Old Town Hall’s resident company, the award-winning Dyad Productions, are back with their atmospheric celebration of the festive ghost story.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 8pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 2pm
🎄 ABOUT:
Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations. A time of ghosts.
Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark…
Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights.
This dark celebration of Christmas is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Lady Susan, A Room od One’s Own, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic).
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://oldtownhall.co.uk/visit/access
🚻 TOILETS
Toilets can be found on all levels of the venue. Fully accessible toilets can be found in the Gallery and in The Cellar Club. There are baby changing facilities on all levels and sanitary bins are provided, including in the disabled and men's facilities to help with those who have medical needs such as stomas.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard: £16
▪️U18's & Dacorum Card: £12
ℹ️ CONTACT/ENQUIRIES DETAILS
☎️ Phone: (01442) 228091
📧 Email: othboxoffice@dacorum.gov.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 22nd November: 8pm
▪️Sunday 23rd November: 2pm
🎄 ABOUT:
Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations. A time of ghosts.
Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark…
Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights.
This dark celebration of Christmas is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Lady Susan, A Room od One’s Own, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic).
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://oldtownhall.co.uk/visit/access
🚻 TOILETS
Toilets can be found on all levels of the venue. Fully accessible toilets can be found in the Gallery and in The Cellar Club. There are baby changing facilities on all levels and sanitary bins are provided, including in the disabled and men's facilities to help with those who have medical needs such as stomas.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard: £16
▪️U18's & Dacorum Card: £12
ℹ️ CONTACT/ENQUIRIES DETAILS
☎️ Phone: (01442) 228091
📧 Email: othboxoffice@dacorum.gov.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 at The Harpur Centre, Bedford
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎄 Santa’s Grotto Returns to The Harpur Centre in Bedford for 2025!
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
• Sat 22nd: 10am–4pm (Light Switch On)
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - Biggleswade
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
