✨️ 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.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
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🎟 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.
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🎄 Baldock Christmas Farye Warm Up 2025
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🎄Baldock Christmas Faryre Warm up for 2025 returns on Friday 5th December while the light switch on is on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🗓 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
✨️Live Music
✨️Fun Fair
✨️Heated Marquee Bar
✨️Food Stalls
🎶 FRIDAY MUSIC LINE UP
The Friday Warm Up Party, sponsored by MSL electrica, will be tickling tinsel with:
🤩 G’s Students
3 brand new local youth talents will be kicking off the festivities. Including Ruby Holland, Tommy Williams and Tommy Thornton.
🤩 Eden
Eden will be performing her 2nd ever gig, with covers tracks and sing-a-longs.
🤩 Steph Scott Music
Face of an angel, mouth of a docker! One of Hertfordshire’s most sort after acoustic musicians is gracing our Warm Up party. If you’ve never witnessed Steph Scott, it’s about time you did!
🤩 Layla Martin
Basket Of Puppies singer and colossal Rock-Chick, Layla, is gonna be warming up the beer tent with some sultry swinging songs. Joined by Papa Greg on guitar.
🤩 G La Roche
It wouldn’t be the Christmas warm-up party without Baldock’s Prodical Noise Machine. A festive variety show for the criminally insane. Recent reviews have described him as “Loud”.
🗓 SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🗓 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
✨️Live Music
✨️Fun Fair
✨️Heated Marquee Bar
✨️Food Stalls
🎶 FRIDAY MUSIC LINE UP
The Friday Warm Up Party, sponsored by MSL electrica, will be tickling tinsel with:
🤩 G’s Students
3 brand new local youth talents will be kicking off the festivities. Including Ruby Holland, Tommy Williams and Tommy Thornton.
🤩 Eden
Eden will be performing her 2nd ever gig, with covers tracks and sing-a-longs.
🤩 Steph Scott Music
Face of an angel, mouth of a docker! One of Hertfordshire’s most sort after acoustic musicians is gracing our Warm Up party. If you’ve never witnessed Steph Scott, it’s about time you did!
🤩 Layla Martin
Basket Of Puppies singer and colossal Rock-Chick, Layla, is gonna be warming up the beer tent with some sultry swinging songs. Joined by Papa Greg on guitar.
🤩 G La Roche
It wouldn’t be the Christmas warm-up party without Baldock’s Prodical Noise Machine. A festive variety show for the criminally insane. Recent reviews have described him as “Loud”.
🗓 SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
💃 Raw Divas Christmas Set - Leicester Arms, Luton
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 20:30 - 23:30
🎤 The fabulous Raw Divas and Special Guest 'Santa' are back at Leicester Arms in Luton with a Cracking Christmas.
💃 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for Christmas classics with the Raw Divas.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
The Leicester Ams is a Sizzling Pub withbsome great deals.
Why not book a table and have a meal off the menu before the dancing begins. You can book a table via the event link.
☎️ Phone: 01582 572718
💃 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for Christmas classics with the Raw Divas.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
The Leicester Ams is a Sizzling Pub withbsome great deals.
Why not book a table and have a meal off the menu before the dancing begins. You can book a table via the event link.
☎️ Phone: 01582 572718
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Friday 05 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
👸 Cinderella 2025 - Tads Theatre, Toddington
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 19:30
🎭 TADS Theatre Group Toddington presents, CINDERELLA. A family pantomime full of fun and laughter for all ages.
🕖 DOORS TIMES
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
🕖 DOORS TIMES
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
ABOUT:
Bought to you by the award-winning team behind ‘Aladdin’ and this years hit ‘Sinders’, Harry Rodgers and Darren Adams.
🗓 2025 DATE & SHOW TIMES
▪️Fri 5 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 6 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 7 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
▪️Fri 12 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 13 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 14 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
🅿️ PARKING
For the benefit of our neighbours, please avoid parking in Conger Lane, down past the Oddfellows Arms as the street becomes narrow.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: £12.83
▪️Adult (members only): £11.76
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged): £10.69
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged - members only): £9.62
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07736 838360
📧 Email: enquiries@tadstheatre.org
🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
✨️ Shuttleworth in Lights 2025/2026
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 16:30
✨️ Shuttleworth's unique twist on a winter light trail.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden’s quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
☕️ CAFE
Café open for festive drinks & snacks.
🕟 SESSION TIMES:
Choose a session time between 4.30pm - 6.50pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £16.00 - £17.50
▪️Children aged 3+: £10
▪️2 and under go FREE!
▪️Group rate available
👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 09:15 - 11:15
👶 King's Tots in at King's Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.
WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
▪️Term time only
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family
🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here
📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
👩 🌳 Wild Women Circle - Hartwell Farm, Cranfield
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
🌳 Looking to reconnect with nature - NO KIDS ALLOWED? We'll be creating a space for women of all ages to come together, share, laugh, relax, connect and more.
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Each gathering will start with a mindfulness activity to connect you to the space we'll be using, there will be a craft activity, community lunch, refreshments, time to play and a closing circle to send you on your way.
✨️ Cooking
Who doesn't love a woodland snack? From toasting marshmallows to popping corn, cook over an open fire and enjoy a treat while relaxing.
✨️ Mindfulness
Take the opportunity to disconnect from the stresses of day to day life, surrounded by the rustling of leaves and bird songs. Take a deep breath and relax.
✨️ Connection to nature
With our busy lifestyles it can be easy to stay indoors. This session provides the opportunity for you to connect with nature across all seasons.
✨️ Fire Lighting
We'll use the fire to cook lunch and keep the kettle boiling for tea and coffee. You'll also have the opportunity to learn different firefighting techniques.
✨️ Arts & Crafts
When inspiration strikes, the opportunity to create something beautiful will be there. From painting to collage, get creative in a natural way.
✨️ Chin wag & chat
One of the best parts of the woods is the company. Our groups will bring a sense of community facilitating friendships, laughter and joy.
📍LOCATION
From the Memorial turn into Court Road, go past the church on your right, the school and village hall on your left, keep going past the turning to the Rectory Lane and The Cemetery and you'll find Hartwell Farm / Leisure / Swimming Pool on the left just round the bend. Park in the car park
🎟 TICKET COST: £30
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07811 087322
📧 Email: info@marstonvaleforestschool.co.uk
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:30
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🎅 Christmas Party - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 19:00 - 23:45 Price: £46.00
🎅 Get ready for the Christmas party at the Rufus Centre on Friday 5th December 2025!
▪️AGE: 18+
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music. Whether it's a company party, a group of friends, or a family get-together, share the Christmas cheer with us.
SCHEDULE
▪️Doors open at 7pm
▪️Two Course Meal - Sit down served meal starts at 7.30pm (sit down meal will be served to the tables)
▪️AGE: 18+
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music. Whether it's a company party, a group of friends, or a family get-together, share the Christmas cheer with us.
SCHEDULE
▪️Doors open at 7pm
▪️Two Course Meal - Sit down served meal starts at 7.30pm (sit down meal will be served to the tables)
▪️Live Music with DJ until 11.45pm
☎️ BOOKING A LARGE GROUP?
Please note that the table layout might slightly alter on the night, some tables may be behind each other rather than directly next to each other. If you are booking a large group and would like the tables next to each other, do call our reception on 01525 631905 to speak to one of our team.
🎟 TICKET COST: £45 plus £1.00 booking fee
☎️ BOOKING A LARGE GROUP?
Please note that the table layout might slightly alter on the night, some tables may be behind each other rather than directly next to each other. If you are booking a large group and would like the tables next to each other, do call our reception on 01525 631905 to speak to one of our team.
🎟 TICKET COST: £45 plus £1.00 booking fee
🤭 Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
😂 How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick.
It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all, in jokes we trust...
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 16+
🎟 TICKET COST: £22 + 10% booking fee
It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all, in jokes we trust...
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 16+
🎟 TICKET COST: £22 + 10% booking fee
🍽💃 Christmas Party Nights 2025 - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 19:00 - 00:00 Price: £31.45
🧑🎄 Come & join us for your Christmas party at The Kings Reach in Biggleswade!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December
▪️Friday 12th December
▪️Friday 19th December
💃 EVENT DETAILS
Boogie along until late with our Dj Richelle - she is amazing and loves to have a sing & boogie too. Come dressed in your 80s outfits if you wish, our team will be too!!
📖 MENU
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🎟 BOOKING DETAILS - £31.45 PP
Our 3 course festive menu is £5pp deposit & pre-ordered at least 2 weeks before your party.
We kindly request you add your pre-order online. You can email each guest so they can do this for you. Payment in full before the party ensures the host can fully enjoy the evening without collecting monies from each Guest.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December
▪️Friday 12th December
▪️Friday 19th December
💃 EVENT DETAILS
Boogie along until late with our Dj Richelle - she is amazing and loves to have a sing & boogie too. Come dressed in your 80s outfits if you wish, our team will be too!!
📖 MENU
https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/05/CG-Xmas-Fayre-2025-1.pdf
🎟 BOOKING DETAILS - £31.45 PP
Our 3 course festive menu is £5pp deposit & pre-ordered at least 2 weeks before your party.
We kindly request you add your pre-order online. You can email each guest so they can do this for you. Payment in full before the party ensures the host can fully enjoy the evening without collecting monies from each Guest.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
💃 Tujhe Dekha : Come Fall in Love Again | Celebrating 30 Years Of DDLJ - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
💃 Come Fall In Love Again as we celebrate the legendary 30 year journey of DDLJ with an evening that celebrates the enduring spirit of Bollywood and the romance of a generation!
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 16+
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 16+
Tujhe Dekha Toh relives the magic of one of Bollywood’s most iconic films as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) with a spectacular music and dance show!
This unforgettable evening will transport you back to the enchanting romance of Raj and Simran, featuring a blend of live performances, dazzling dance routines and all the unforgettable hits from the movie.
Experience the magic of the songs that made DDLJ a timeless classic, including “Tujhe Dekha Toh,” “Mere Khwabon Mein,” and of course, the iconic “Palat,” performed live by talented vocalists.
The stage will come alive with vibrant choreography inspired by the movie’s most memorable dance sequences, bringing the magic of DDLJ to life right before your eyes.
This is more than just a show, it’s a celebration of love, music & dance that has transcended generations. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the movie or discovering its magic for the first time, this anniversary special promises to be an unforgettable evening for all ages.
Tujhe Dekha Toh pays homage to a film that continues to inspire and enchant audiences around the world.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event. Get your tickets now and be part of the celebration!
This event is presented by LuvEntertainment, a company bringing you events since 2009.
We’ve brought you live shows across the UK, including Desi Central, Bollywood Time Machine, Yeh Dosti, Ladies of Laughter and more.
🎟 TICKET COST: £27.50 (inc. booking fee)
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Friday 05 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/
🎩 Ware Dickinson Evening 2025
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 18:30 - 22:00
🎩 Step into a scene from a storybook this Christmas as Ware proudly presents its long-established Dickensian Evening this December 2025.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
For one magical night, our historic town transforms into a festive wonderland, where shops welcome you late into the evening and the streets are lined with stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats.
Streets will be shut from 6pm to 10pm with festivities starting from 6.30pm. Local shops will stay open late for you to peruse and there will be stalls throughout the town for local traders and community groups as well as funfair rides in Amwell End.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
This year, we’re turning up the festive cheer with a spectacular increase in entertainment! Alongside the now-traditional, rhythm-filled procession of the Samba Band, you’ll be captivated by High Street performances from dazzling Majorettes and a harmonious choir. And the magic continues indoors, with a programme of music and dramatic performances set within the beautiful and historic backdrops of St. Mary’s Church, Leaside Church, and the Drill Hall.
🎼 TUDOR SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT
We will also have performances in Tudor Square, concluding with the staple of Dickensian Evening Carols performed by Ware Brass.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
For one magical night, our historic town transforms into a festive wonderland, where shops welcome you late into the evening and the streets are lined with stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats.
Streets will be shut from 6pm to 10pm with festivities starting from 6.30pm. Local shops will stay open late for you to peruse and there will be stalls throughout the town for local traders and community groups as well as funfair rides in Amwell End.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
This year, we’re turning up the festive cheer with a spectacular increase in entertainment! Alongside the now-traditional, rhythm-filled procession of the Samba Band, you’ll be captivated by High Street performances from dazzling Majorettes and a harmonious choir. And the magic continues indoors, with a programme of music and dramatic performances set within the beautiful and historic backdrops of St. Mary’s Church, Leaside Church, and the Drill Hall.
🎼 TUDOR SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT
We will also have performances in Tudor Square, concluding with the staple of Dickensian Evening Carols performed by Ware Brass.
Come and be part of a Ware tradition, reimagined for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
▪️Kibes Lane North Car Park, 12A High St, Ware, SG12 9BX
▪️Amwell End East Car Park, Ware, SG12 9HS
▪️Ware Car Parks, Baldock St, Ware, SG12 9DT
▪️Kibes Lane North Car Park, 12A High St, Ware, SG12 9BX
▪️Amwell End East Car Park, Ware, SG12 9HS
▪️Ware Car Parks, Baldock St, Ware, SG12 9DT
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🎄 Baldock Christmas Farye Warm Up 2025
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🎄Baldock Christmas Faryre Warm up for 2025 returns on Friday 5th December while the light switch on is on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🗓 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
✨️Live Music
✨️Fun Fair
✨️Heated Marquee Bar
✨️Food Stalls
🎶 FRIDAY MUSIC LINE UP
The Friday Warm Up Party, sponsored by MSL electrica, will be tickling tinsel with:
🤩 G’s Students
3 brand new local youth talents will be kicking off the festivities. Including Ruby Holland, Tommy Williams and Tommy Thornton.
🤩 Eden
Eden will be performing her 2nd ever gig, with covers tracks and sing-a-longs.
🤩 Steph Scott Music
Face of an angel, mouth of a docker! One of Hertfordshire’s most sort after acoustic musicians is gracing our Warm Up party. If you’ve never witnessed Steph Scott, it’s about time you did!
🤩 Layla Martin
Basket Of Puppies singer and colossal Rock-Chick, Layla, is gonna be warming up the beer tent with some sultry swinging songs. Joined by Papa Greg on guitar.
🤩 G La Roche
It wouldn’t be the Christmas warm-up party without Baldock’s Prodical Noise Machine. A festive variety show for the criminally insane. Recent reviews have described him as “Loud”.
🗓 SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🗓 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
✨️Live Music
✨️Fun Fair
✨️Heated Marquee Bar
✨️Food Stalls
🎶 FRIDAY MUSIC LINE UP
The Friday Warm Up Party, sponsored by MSL electrica, will be tickling tinsel with:
🤩 G’s Students
3 brand new local youth talents will be kicking off the festivities. Including Ruby Holland, Tommy Williams and Tommy Thornton.
🤩 Eden
Eden will be performing her 2nd ever gig, with covers tracks and sing-a-longs.
🤩 Steph Scott Music
Face of an angel, mouth of a docker! One of Hertfordshire’s most sort after acoustic musicians is gracing our Warm Up party. If you’ve never witnessed Steph Scott, it’s about time you did!
🤩 Layla Martin
Basket Of Puppies singer and colossal Rock-Chick, Layla, is gonna be warming up the beer tent with some sultry swinging songs. Joined by Papa Greg on guitar.
🤩 G La Roche
It wouldn’t be the Christmas warm-up party without Baldock’s Prodical Noise Machine. A festive variety show for the criminally insane. Recent reviews have described him as “Loud”.
🗓 SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025 DETAILS
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🕯🎤 George Michael by CandleLight - The Crown, Flitwick
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🕯Come and join us at The Crown in Flitwick on Friday 5th December 2025 for all the George Michael classics by Candlelight on Friday 5th December from 8pm.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
🎤 We are welcoming the awesome George Gee Michael....
✅️ FREE ENTRY
🎤 We are welcoming the awesome George Gee Michael....
👶 Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
👶 STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Child is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook Page incase of any changes or cancellations.
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Child is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook Page incase of any changes or cancellations.
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👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church, Flitwick
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:15
👶 King's Tots in at King's Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.
WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
▪️Term time only
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family
🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here
📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
🧒 Join us on Fridays 9.30am to 11am for lots of fun and an opportunity to meet other parents at Toddington Library's Stay & Play group!
▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069
▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Friday 05 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
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
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 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!)
❗️UPDATE:
Winter Wonderland will be closed Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's untill 17th December 2025.
🕓 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!)
❗️UPDATE:
Winter Wonderland will be closed Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's untill 17th December 2025.
🕓 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
🎼 Carols in The Cabin 2025 at The Danish Camp, Willington - Danish Camp
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🎼 Carols in the Cabin is back at the Danish Camp in Willington on Friday 5th December 2025 from 6pm - 9pm. FREE ENTRY!
👨👩👦 EVENT DETAILS
The Willingtones will be providing the Christmas cheer in abundance so bring the yourself, bring the family, bring the dog and join us for a merry old time! Expect mulled wine and warm mince pies.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 838709
👨👩👦 EVENT DETAILS
The Willingtones will be providing the Christmas cheer in abundance so bring the yourself, bring the family, bring the dog and join us for a merry old time! Expect mulled wine and warm mince pies.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 838709
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🕺Family Christmas Disco 2025 - Bedford Town FC
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 19:30 - 23:00
Bedford Town Football Club presents a family Christmas Disco on Friday 5th December 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £7.50
▪️5-16 Years £5.00
▪️Under 5's FREE
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
For more information please email:
📧 events@bedfordtownfc.com
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £7.50
▪️5-16 Years £5.00
▪️Under 5's FREE
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
For more information please email:
📧 events@bedfordtownfc.com
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:00
🧑🎄 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
🎄 Bedford Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Friday 05 December 2025
Time: 10:00
🎼 From school choirs to gospel groups, community ensembles to instrumental performances - we have 39 choirs and 8 instrumentalists ready to fill St Paul's Church in Bedford with the sounds of Christmas!
📅 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 3rd December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Thursday 4th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Friday 5th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 6th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 7th December: 12pm - 4pm
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout each day as you explore our 70+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The perfect soundtrack to your festive visit!
🎟 ENTRY COST - PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £4.00
▪️Under 16: Free
⬇️ EXTRA EVENTS
🥂 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2025
▪️Fizz at the Festival, 6pm - 8pm
Your chance to view the display of over 70 Christmas trees at their finest, when its dark outside and the lights are all twinkling.
🎟 Tickets cost: £12
Tickets can be purchased by phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 340163
(10 – 4pm Monday to Friday)
📧 Email:
fizzatthefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
🎄FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025
▪️The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival Concert, 7.30pm.
This year we are delighted to be joined once again by the fabulous Amici Music – to celebrate our 25th festival, 25 talented musicians will perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and seasonal pieces.
🎟 Tickets: £25 – includes wine and a mince pie. Tickets can be purchased here.
ℹ️ CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the Festival and these events are donated to St Paul's Church, Bedford and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends. Last year we raised over £23,000 and with your help, we hope to raise even more this year.
📅 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 3rd December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Thursday 4th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Friday 5th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 6th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 7th December: 12pm - 4pm
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout each day as you explore our 70+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The perfect soundtrack to your festive visit!
🎟 ENTRY COST - PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £4.00
▪️Under 16: Free
⬇️ EXTRA EVENTS
🥂 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2025
▪️Fizz at the Festival, 6pm - 8pm
Your chance to view the display of over 70 Christmas trees at their finest, when its dark outside and the lights are all twinkling.
🎟 Tickets cost: £12
Tickets can be purchased by phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 340163
(10 – 4pm Monday to Friday)
📧 Email:
fizzatthefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
🎄FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025
▪️The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival Concert, 7.30pm.
This year we are delighted to be joined once again by the fabulous Amici Music – to celebrate our 25th festival, 25 talented musicians will perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and seasonal pieces.
🎟 Tickets: £25 – includes wine and a mince pie. Tickets can be purchased here.
ℹ️ CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the Festival and these events are donated to St Paul's Church, Bedford and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends. Last year we raised over £23,000 and with your help, we hope to raise even more this year.
