🥳 Christmas Eve Party at The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston - 2025
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🥳 Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Beacon.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a festive Christmas Eve Party at The Village Swan on Wednesday 24th December 2025, let's make this a night to remember. Let's all come together for an evening of good cheer, great company, and plenty of dancing.
The disco kicks off at 8pm, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes and get ready to jingle bell rock the night away! We'll have holiday tunes, tasty drinks, and a cracking atmosphere to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Don't miss out on the party of the year!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a festive Christmas Eve Party at The Village Swan on Wednesday 24th December 2025, let's make this a night to remember. Let's all come together for an evening of good cheer, great company, and plenty of dancing.
The disco kicks off at 8pm, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes and get ready to jingle bell rock the night away! We'll have holiday tunes, tasty drinks, and a cracking atmosphere to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Don't miss out on the party of the year!
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✨️ Lantern Parade & Carols 2025 - High St, Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 18:30
🎼 Christmas Eve Carols in the High Street, Leighton Buzzard from 7pm and a new Lantern parade from 6:30pm - Santa confirms one last special visit on Wednesday 24th December 2025.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Come and join us in Leighton Buzzard High Street for a new lantern parade from 6:30pm before the traditional carols in the High Street at 7pm, where Santa will be making one last appearance before departing on his magical voyage of delivery!
When you arrive in the High Street, you can get a FREE hymn sheet from anyone carrying a collection bucket - this year the collectors will have the traditional paper printed hymn sheets AND a QR code you can scan with your mobile phone to view a digital copy of the hymn sheet.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Come and join us in Leighton Buzzard High Street for a new lantern parade from 6:30pm before the traditional carols in the High Street at 7pm, where Santa will be making one last appearance before departing on his magical voyage of delivery!
When you arrive in the High Street, you can get a FREE hymn sheet from anyone carrying a collection bucket - this year the collectors will have the traditional paper printed hymn sheets AND a QR code you can scan with your mobile phone to view a digital copy of the hymn sheet.
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✨️ Christmas Eve Use By Session at Flitwick Community Fridge 2025 - The Rufus Centre
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
✨️ Come along to the Rufus Centre in Flitwick at 7 pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and help us make sure no good food goes to waste this Christmas.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Last year, we had an incredible amount of surplus food to share, and this session is all about saving great food from going to waste before Christmas Day. Join us for our festive Christmas Eve Use By session!
📍LOCATION
We’ll be inside the main hall at The Rufus Centre, with access through the Flitwick Community Fridge entrance on the side of the building. Everyone is welcome, including non-members, although we would love you to sign up if you can.
💖 WHAT TO EXPECT
We are scheduled to collect from many of our charity partners, including Co-op Flitwick, Co op Silsoe, Tesco Flitwick, Aldi Flitwick, The Cottage Bakery and Fareshare SOFEA in Milton Keynes
We can’t confirm exactly what we will have until the afternoon, but we will post updates throughout the evening on our Facebook page and WhatsApp channel.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Last year, we had an incredible amount of surplus food to share, and this session is all about saving great food from going to waste before Christmas Day. Join us for our festive Christmas Eve Use By session!
📍LOCATION
We’ll be inside the main hall at The Rufus Centre, with access through the Flitwick Community Fridge entrance on the side of the building. Everyone is welcome, including non-members, although we would love you to sign up if you can.
💖 WHAT TO EXPECT
We are scheduled to collect from many of our charity partners, including Co-op Flitwick, Co op Silsoe, Tesco Flitwick, Aldi Flitwick, The Cottage Bakery and Fareshare SOFEA in Milton Keynes
We can’t confirm exactly what we will have until the afternoon, but we will post updates throughout the evening on our Facebook page and WhatsApp channel.
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🎅 Santa Tracker 2025
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 00:01 - 02:00
🎅 Where is he heading next? You can see where in the world he is on the Santa Tracker.
👀 Check out the website and play some fun games too!
🌎 Click the event link to find him this Christmas eve.
💝 Merry Christmas from Whatsup Bedfordshire!
ℹ️ ABOUT
On Christmas Eve, the main section of the Google Santa Tracker website or Norad Santa transforms into a live, interactive map that simulates Santa's journey around the globe.
🗺 MAP FEATURES ON GOOGLE SANTA TRACKER:
✨️Live Location: The map displays Santa's current location in real-time as he moves from city to city.
✨️Next Stop & Arrival Times: It highlights Santa's next planned destination and provides an estimated arrival time for your local area (if you allow location services).
✨️Global Views: You can zoom in, zoom out, and rotate the 3D map to follow his path across different countries and time zones.
✨️City Information: When Santa stops in a city, the interface often shows facts about that location (sourced from Wikipedia) and photos with Santa depicted in the foreground.
✨️Statistics: The map interface includes live counters for the total number of gifts delivered globally and the distance from your current location.
👀 Check out the website and play some fun games too!
🌎 Click the event link to find him this Christmas eve.
💝 Merry Christmas from Whatsup Bedfordshire!
ℹ️ ABOUT
On Christmas Eve, the main section of the Google Santa Tracker website or Norad Santa transforms into a live, interactive map that simulates Santa's journey around the globe.
🗺 MAP FEATURES ON GOOGLE SANTA TRACKER:
✨️Live Location: The map displays Santa's current location in real-time as he moves from city to city.
✨️Next Stop & Arrival Times: It highlights Santa's next planned destination and provides an estimated arrival time for your local area (if you allow location services).
✨️Global Views: You can zoom in, zoom out, and rotate the 3D map to follow his path across different countries and time zones.
✨️City Information: When Santa stops in a city, the interface often shows facts about that location (sourced from Wikipedia) and photos with Santa depicted in the foreground.
✨️Statistics: The map interface includes live counters for the total number of gifts delivered globally and the distance from your current location.
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Wednesday 24 December 2025
🏴☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.
It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
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
(You can book via the event link)
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
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
Wednesday 24 December 2025
🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🚦🚘 Lap of Lights 2025 - Silverstone Circuit, Towester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 16:30 - 21:30
🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!
🗓 2025 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!
🗓 2025 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.
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.
🐻 The Three Bears - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 11:00
🐻 A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust. A hilarious fairy tale remix!
▪️AGES:
▪️AGES:
Recommended for 3+ and their families. Suitable for All.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 06 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 13 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 20 Dec: 11.00am, 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Sun 21 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Mon 22 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Tue 23 Dec: 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Wed 24 Dec: 11.00am
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 06 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 13 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 20 Dec: 11.00am, 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Sun 21 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Mon 22 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Tue 23 Dec: 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Wed 24 Dec: 11.00am
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
📽 WATCH A SNEAK PEAK HERE
🎟 TICKET COST: £13.75 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎅 Santa at Stockwood 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
🎅 Santa is coming to Stockwood, Luton for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
▪️AGES: Suitable For All (Recommended: Under 10s)
▪️AGES: Suitable For All (Recommended: Under 10s)
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Join Santa’s whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don’t forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you’re there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he’ll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you’ve spread across 2025. Don’t forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Santa at Stockwood runs from Saturday 12 to Wednesday 24 December 2025. (Excluding Mon 15 Dec) between 9.30am and 6pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult & Child From £25.30 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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✨️ Stockwood Illuminated 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
✨️ This December 2025, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This year we have doubled the light trail from 500 metres to one kilometre, with over 20 light creations and a custom-made soundtrack.
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing psychelic colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
🎉 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice. There'll also be a few surprises along the way so be prepared for magic and adventure.
We guarantee that Stockwood Illuminated will get you and your family in the festive spirit! Book now to avoid disappointment.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Running from 12th December - 4th January.
Excluding 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9 / £7 Concessions (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This year we have doubled the light trail from 500 metres to one kilometre, with over 20 light creations and a custom-made soundtrack.
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing psychelic colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
🎉 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice. There'll also be a few surprises along the way so be prepared for magic and adventure.
We guarantee that Stockwood Illuminated will get you and your family in the festive spirit! Book now to avoid disappointment.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Running from 12th December - 4th January.
Excluding 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9 / £7 Concessions (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🐾🧑🎄 Christmas Dog Walk 2025 - The Woburn
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 09:30
🧑🎄🐾 Get yourself & dogs in your best Christmas outfits and join a group of like minded people for a festive dog walk on Wednesday 24th December 2025 at The Woburn Hotel.
📍 MEETING POINT
Meet at The Woburn at 9:30am and embark on a locally led walk, lasting around 1 hour. Enjoy great company whilst getting out and about!
Meet at The Woburn at 9:30am and embark on a locally led walk, lasting around 1 hour. Enjoy great company whilst getting out and about!
☕️ COMPLIMENTARY DRINK
Following your walk, join us back at The Woburn and enjoy a complimentary hot drink on us.
🍳 FANCY BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH?
Following your walk, join us back at The Woburn and enjoy a complimentary hot drink on us.
🍳 FANCY BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH?
Fancy sticking around for some breakfast or brunch post walk? We’ll treat you to 20% off your food bill
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 290441
📧 Email: info@thewoburn.co.uk
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 290441
📧 Email: info@thewoburn.co.uk
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✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 24 December 2025
✨️ 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.
🗓 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.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Wednesday 24 December 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/
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.
🛍 OUR SHOP
🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Wednesday 24 December 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
Wednesday 24 December 2025
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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❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
❄️ 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
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 at The Harpur Centre, Bedford
Wednesday 24 December 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Hertfordshire by popular demand, for a fourth year. This time, in a new area and venue: British Schools Museum in Hitchin.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
♿ ACCESSABILITY
If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs, please email us before purchasing tickets.
📧 Email: help@ovo.org.uk
🎅 Christmas at Mead Open Farm 2025
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
🎅 Mead Open Farm Christmas 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The time slot you book for is to see Father Christmas. You can access the farm park anytime from 9:30am on the date you visit.
🗓 2025 DATES
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The time slot you book for is to see Father Christmas. You can access the farm park anytime from 9:30am on the date you visit.
Experience a magical festive adventure on selected dates in December, as the yuletide cheer of the North Pole takes over the farm.
🧑🎄 INCLUDED IN YOUR CHRISTMAS TICKET
✨️ Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
✨️ Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
✨️ Visit Father Christmas’ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
✨️ Choose and make your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
✨️ Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
✨️ Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
✨️ Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.
✨️ Get involved at The Pudding Club show.
✨️ Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
✨️ Visit the Alpine village.
✨️ Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
✨️ Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
✨️ Visit Father Christmas’ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
✨️ Choose and make your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
✨️ Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
✨️ Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
✨️ Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.
✨️ Get involved at The Pudding Club show.
✨️ Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
✨️ Visit the Alpine village.
Plus, have full access to all the usual fun of the farm including meeting our animals and our giant indoor play area.
🎟 TICKET COST FOR NON-MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE:
▪️Child (1-15 yrs): from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Adult (16+): from £25.00 to £30.00
▪️Senior: from £20.00 to £25.00
▪️Disabled Plus Carer: from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Child Under 1: from £10.00 to £15.00
*Member tickets receive a discount, you can see these prices on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 852954
🎟 TICKET COST FOR NON-MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE:
▪️Child (1-15 yrs): from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Adult (16+): from £25.00 to £30.00
▪️Senior: from £20.00 to £25.00
▪️Disabled Plus Carer: from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Child Under 1: from £10.00 to £15.00
*Member tickets receive a discount, you can see these prices on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 852954
👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 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).
🌟 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).
🎅 🍳 Breakfast with Santa 2025 - Maypole Farm Dining and Carvery
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
🎅 This December 2025 The Maypole in Kempston has invited Santa to come and refuel with a breakfast at ours! Round up your little ones and join us on one of our magical Breakfast with Santa mornings, with seven dates available throughout the festive season, from the 7th of December until Christmas Eve.
🗓 EVENT DATES FOR 2025
▪️Sunday 7th December (Quiet session)
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each child's place includes the chance to meet Santa, a kids' buffet breakfast, a drink, the chance to write a letter to Santa, a present from Santa and a certificate of attendance.
Each adult's place includes a buffet breakfast.
🧑🎄 COST FOR CHILDREN
For just £9.99 per child (and £10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one can enjoy their own kids' buffet breakfast, a refreshing drink, a little surprise from Santa AND a certificate of attendance! They'll have the chance to write a letter to the big man and secure those presents on their list (that they certainly haven't mentioned until now) when they meet Saint Nick himself at our Breakfast with Santa celebrations. Is there a more magical way to spend a morning?
👩🦰 COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just £10.99 (or £11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Pre-order required 24 hours in advance
▪️Deposit £5 per Adult required
▪️Deposit £5 per Child required
▪️You can book via the event link
🗓 EVENT DATES FOR 2025
▪️Sunday 7th December (Quiet session)
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each child's place includes the chance to meet Santa, a kids' buffet breakfast, a drink, the chance to write a letter to Santa, a present from Santa and a certificate of attendance.
Each adult's place includes a buffet breakfast.
🧑🎄 COST FOR CHILDREN
For just £9.99 per child (and £10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one can enjoy their own kids' buffet breakfast, a refreshing drink, a little surprise from Santa AND a certificate of attendance! They'll have the chance to write a letter to the big man and secure those presents on their list (that they certainly haven't mentioned until now) when they meet Saint Nick himself at our Breakfast with Santa celebrations. Is there a more magical way to spend a morning?
👩🦰 COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just £10.99 (or £11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Pre-order required 24 hours in advance
▪️Deposit £5 per Adult required
▪️Deposit £5 per Child required
▪️You can book via the event link
🎼 Christmas Carols 2025 at Moore Place Hotel, Aspley Guise
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 16:30
✨️ Join us for a free Carols Concert at Moore Place Hotel, Aspley Guise. A cosy, candle-lit evening filled with music, joy, and festive spirit from 4.30pm.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 282000
📧 Email: business@mooreplace.comOOʻ
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 282000
📧 Email: business@mooreplace.comOOʻ
🧑🎄 12 Joy's of Christmas Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
✨️ Step into the magic of Christmas with a festive family adventure and explore Jordans Mill, 12 Joys of Christmas Trail!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🧑🎄 Harris Christmas Light Spectacular 2025 - St Nicholas close, Flitwick
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🧑🎄 Spreading cheer, one light at a time. Come celebrate the season with us at 2 St Nicholas Close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, lighting up the neighborhood and welcoming everyone to enjoy.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
🪵 Stick Man at The Stables - The Stables, Wavendon
Wednesday 24 December 2025
🎭 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 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
🍽 Festive Menu 2025 - The Park, Bedford
Wednesday 24 December 2025
🎅 Celebrate the season with our three-course festive menu featuring classic Christmas dishes reimagined by our talented chefs for just £39.50 at The Park, Bedford.
🗓 2025 DATES
The festive menu is available from Wednesday 19th November - 26th December 2025, excluding Christmas Day.
🎉 BOXING DAY
Keeping the celebrations going; our festive menu is available for Boxing Day. Whether you're joining us for a late festive meal with those you couldn't be with on Christmas Day or simply escaping the house, join us for a cosy, hassle-free Boxing Day that lets you savour the season without lifting a finger.
🍽 COST
▪️Two Courses: £33.50
▪️Three Courses: £39.50
From traditional favourites with a twist to indulgent desserts, each course is crafted to make your meal unforgettable. Perfect for work Christmas parties or festive family gatherings.
💥 NOVEMBER OFFER
Book a table for between 19th and 27th November 2025 to enjoy three courses for the price of two.
📝 PRE-ORDER
All bookings are required to pre-order when dining from the festive menu. This is to reduce food wastage in our aim to be more sustainable.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed in designated areas of the pub. Please contact us before you bring a dog so we can allocate your the right area for your booking.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is located at the front of our building; including accessible bays for those with mobility needs.
✍️ SIGN UP OFFER
As a welcome to our newsletter, you'll receive a £5 voucher when you sign up to spend you visit us. You can sign up here:
https://www.theparkbedford.co.uk/contact-us/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 273929
📧 Email: reservations@theparkbedford.co.uk
🗓 2025 DATES
The festive menu is available from Wednesday 19th November - 26th December 2025, excluding Christmas Day.
🎉 BOXING DAY
Keeping the celebrations going; our festive menu is available for Boxing Day. Whether you're joining us for a late festive meal with those you couldn't be with on Christmas Day or simply escaping the house, join us for a cosy, hassle-free Boxing Day that lets you savour the season without lifting a finger.
🍽 COST
▪️Two Courses: £33.50
▪️Three Courses: £39.50
From traditional favourites with a twist to indulgent desserts, each course is crafted to make your meal unforgettable. Perfect for work Christmas parties or festive family gatherings.
💥 NOVEMBER OFFER
Book a table for between 19th and 27th November 2025 to enjoy three courses for the price of two.
📝 PRE-ORDER
All bookings are required to pre-order when dining from the festive menu. This is to reduce food wastage in our aim to be more sustainable.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed in designated areas of the pub. Please contact us before you bring a dog so we can allocate your the right area for your booking.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is located at the front of our building; including accessible bays for those with mobility needs.
✍️ SIGN UP OFFER
As a welcome to our newsletter, you'll receive a £5 voucher when you sign up to spend you visit us. You can sign up here:
https://www.theparkbedford.co.uk/contact-us/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 273929
📧 Email: reservations@theparkbedford.co.uk
🍽 Festive Menu 2025 - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Wednesday 24 December 2025
🗓 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
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
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
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🎅 Santa Tracker 2025
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 00:01 - 02:00
🎅 Where is he heading next? You can see where in the world he is on the Santa Tracker.
👀 Check out the website and play some fun games too!
🌎 Click the event link to find him this Christmas eve.
💝 Merry Christmas from Whatsup Bedfordshire!
ℹ️ ABOUT
On Christmas Eve, the main section of the Google Santa Tracker website or Norad Santa transforms into a live, interactive map that simulates Santa's journey around the globe.
🗺 MAP FEATURES ON GOOGLE SANTA TRACKER:
✨️Live Location: The map displays Santa's current location in real-time as he moves from city to city.
✨️Next Stop & Arrival Times: It highlights Santa's next planned destination and provides an estimated arrival time for your local area (if you allow location services).
✨️Global Views: You can zoom in, zoom out, and rotate the 3D map to follow his path across different countries and time zones.
✨️City Information: When Santa stops in a city, the interface often shows facts about that location (sourced from Wikipedia) and photos with Santa depicted in the foreground.
✨️Statistics: The map interface includes live counters for the total number of gifts delivered globally and the distance from your current location.
👀 Check out the website and play some fun games too!
🌎 Click the event link to find him this Christmas eve.
💝 Merry Christmas from Whatsup Bedfordshire!
ℹ️ ABOUT
On Christmas Eve, the main section of the Google Santa Tracker website or Norad Santa transforms into a live, interactive map that simulates Santa's journey around the globe.
🗺 MAP FEATURES ON GOOGLE SANTA TRACKER:
✨️Live Location: The map displays Santa's current location in real-time as he moves from city to city.
✨️Next Stop & Arrival Times: It highlights Santa's next planned destination and provides an estimated arrival time for your local area (if you allow location services).
✨️Global Views: You can zoom in, zoom out, and rotate the 3D map to follow his path across different countries and time zones.
✨️City Information: When Santa stops in a city, the interface often shows facts about that location (sourced from Wikipedia) and photos with Santa depicted in the foreground.
✨️Statistics: The map interface includes live counters for the total number of gifts delivered globally and the distance from your current location.
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Hot
✨️ Lantern Parade & Carols 2025 - High St, Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 18:30
🎼 Christmas Eve Carols in the High Street, Leighton Buzzard from 7pm and a new Lantern parade from 6:30pm - Santa confirms one last special visit on Wednesday 24th December 2025.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Come and join us in Leighton Buzzard High Street for a new lantern parade from 6:30pm before the traditional carols in the High Street at 7pm, where Santa will be making one last appearance before departing on his magical voyage of delivery!
When you arrive in the High Street, you can get a FREE hymn sheet from anyone carrying a collection bucket - this year the collectors will have the traditional paper printed hymn sheets AND a QR code you can scan with your mobile phone to view a digital copy of the hymn sheet.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Come and join us in Leighton Buzzard High Street for a new lantern parade from 6:30pm before the traditional carols in the High Street at 7pm, where Santa will be making one last appearance before departing on his magical voyage of delivery!
When you arrive in the High Street, you can get a FREE hymn sheet from anyone carrying a collection bucket - this year the collectors will have the traditional paper printed hymn sheets AND a QR code you can scan with your mobile phone to view a digital copy of the hymn sheet.
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Hot
✨️ Christmas Eve Use By Session at Flitwick Community Fridge 2025 - The Rufus Centre
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
✨️ Come along to the Rufus Centre in Flitwick at 7 pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and help us make sure no good food goes to waste this Christmas.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Last year, we had an incredible amount of surplus food to share, and this session is all about saving great food from going to waste before Christmas Day. Join us for our festive Christmas Eve Use By session!
📍LOCATION
We’ll be inside the main hall at The Rufus Centre, with access through the Flitwick Community Fridge entrance on the side of the building. Everyone is welcome, including non-members, although we would love you to sign up if you can.
💖 WHAT TO EXPECT
We are scheduled to collect from many of our charity partners, including Co-op Flitwick, Co op Silsoe, Tesco Flitwick, Aldi Flitwick, The Cottage Bakery and Fareshare SOFEA in Milton Keynes
We can’t confirm exactly what we will have until the afternoon, but we will post updates throughout the evening on our Facebook page and WhatsApp channel.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Last year, we had an incredible amount of surplus food to share, and this session is all about saving great food from going to waste before Christmas Day. Join us for our festive Christmas Eve Use By session!
📍LOCATION
We’ll be inside the main hall at The Rufus Centre, with access through the Flitwick Community Fridge entrance on the side of the building. Everyone is welcome, including non-members, although we would love you to sign up if you can.
💖 WHAT TO EXPECT
We are scheduled to collect from many of our charity partners, including Co-op Flitwick, Co op Silsoe, Tesco Flitwick, Aldi Flitwick, The Cottage Bakery and Fareshare SOFEA in Milton Keynes
We can’t confirm exactly what we will have until the afternoon, but we will post updates throughout the evening on our Facebook page and WhatsApp channel.
🎼 Christmas Eve Carols 2025 - Venture Church, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 12:30 - 19:30
✨ Celebrate Christmas Eve 2025 with Venture Church in Milton Keynes. Step into the wonder of Christmas Eve with a joyful, heartwarming celebration for the whole family. Our one-hour Carol Services bring the true spirit of Christmas to life with festive carols, beautiful music, and timeless readings.
🎄 Service Times:
12:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM — choose the time that works best for you and your loved ones.
🎟️ Free Tickets: Everyone attending, including children, needs a ticket. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all.
💛 Be a Part of Delivering Hope: Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Foodbank. Your generosity helps fight hunger and bless the Milton Keynes community this Christmas.
Join us at Venture Church this Christmas Eve to celebrate together, share hope, and create lasting memories with your family. Let the joy and wonder of the season fill your heart!
🎄 Service Times:
12:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM — choose the time that works best for you and your loved ones.
🎟️ Free Tickets: Everyone attending, including children, needs a ticket. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all.
💛 Be a Part of Delivering Hope: Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Foodbank. Your generosity helps fight hunger and bless the Milton Keynes community this Christmas.
Join us at Venture Church this Christmas Eve to celebrate together, share hope, and create lasting memories with your family. Let the joy and wonder of the season fill your heart!
🕺Xmas Eve Party with DJ Janet at The Bell, Toddington - 2025
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🕺 Wednesday 24th December 20205 we have DJ Janet entertaining you from 8pm till late at The Bell in Toddington.
Free entry!
Free entry!
🎉 Family Festive Christmas Eve 2025 - Meppershall Social Club
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 22:00
🎄✨ Christmas Eve Festive Fun Night at
Meppershall Social Club. Join us this Christmas Eve for a fun-filled festive evening for all the family!
EVENT DETAILS
🕔 5pm – 10pm
🎅 Kids’ activities from 7pm
🎁 Festive atmosphere, music & Christmas cheer
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Pop along, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Christmas Eve with us. You don't need to be a member at Meppershall Social Club.
Meppershall Social Club. Join us this Christmas Eve for a fun-filled festive evening for all the family!
EVENT DETAILS
🕔 5pm – 10pm
🎅 Kids’ activities from 7pm
🎁 Festive atmosphere, music & Christmas cheer
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Pop along, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Christmas Eve with us. You don't need to be a member at Meppershall Social Club.
🎼🎤 Open Mic Carols - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
🎼🎤 Come and sing Christmas carols and any other Christmassy songs. Let’s get in the festive spirit together with mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies! Open mic for all on Christmas Eve at The Mulberry Bush in Kempston.