🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
19 other events on this day
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🎄 Ampthill Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Time: 13:30 - 17:30
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT - FROM 1:30PM
Funfair, stalls, street food, Father Christmas and live music and entertainment food vendors and Father Christmas.
🎶 STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 2.30 PM
✨️ LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 4:30PM
🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar, Bedford
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
🎧 Family Silent Disco - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
▪️AGES: Perfect for kids 4-13, and parents get to join the party too (in fact, the parents regularly enjoy it more)! Three channels means everyone in the family finds their perfect music vibe.
▪️DOORS OPEN:
12:30 with our Party Channel on 🔵
▪️FULL 3-CHANNEL EXPERIENCE:
13:00 - 15:00
🎧 WHAT TO EXPECT
Have you ever tried dancing like nobody's watching... with headphones? At our Family Silent Disco, everyone gets their own soundtrack while sharing the same dance floor!
🎶 Dance together, find your vibe! Kids can bounce to Party Hits while parents groove to 80s/90s/00s favourites - all in the same space without compromising on music choices!
Choose your vibe:
🔵 PARTY - Kids' Party Hits & Disney Magic
🔴 RETRO - Retro Classics from 80s-00s
🟢 CHART - Recent (Clean) Chart and Trending Hits
🎧 We carefully curate all three family-friendly channels, drawing from our experience hosting both adult decades parties with Boombastic and local school sessions.
This unique format helps us keep ticket prices accessible for families while ensuring everyone from kids to parents finds their perfect music vibe!
🎟 TICKETS COST
Early release tickets from just £10 per person with Family packages available from £35 - These tickets will sell fast - grab your headphones before they're gone!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎶 Music In The Museum: November 2025 - Wardown House, Luton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
This time with a special double bill featuring Swara Divyesh Patel (Hindustani classical vocals) and Jonathan Mayer (sitar) with tabla accompaniment.
🎟 TICKET COST: £16.50 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🛍 Harpenden Sustainability Market - Harpenden Common
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
📍LOCATION: Harpenden Common, on the tree lined area of Harpenden Common in front of Park Hall.
The Harpenden Sustainability Markets features local eco and food stalls to help you live a more sustainable life. We are proud to deliver, in partnership with Harpenden Town Council, Sustainability Markets.
🛍 STALL HOLDERS INCLUDE
A range of eco providers and sustainable food stalls, interiors, fashion, repair and reuse and more! Come along to talk to vendors, traders and community organisations for a range of products, food and pantry staples, ideas and activities to inspire you.
The Harpenden Sustainability Markets are a partnership between Harpenden Town Council and Sustainable St Albans.
🎄 Christmas Market 2025 - Flitwick Village Hall
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🗓 FLITIWICK CHRISTMAS MARKET DATES
▪️Sunday 16th November
▪️Sunday 21st December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pop along and get your Xmas gifts! Not forgetting your fresh meat, cheese or cakes!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Shoppingfestevents@outlook.com
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:00 - 16:40
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
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💍 Milton Keynes Wedding Show, DoubleTree, Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
This Wedding Show is in it's 15th great year, come and visit the fabulous ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes at the Stadium MK , home of the MK Dons.
ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
There are around 70 exhibitors to see at this show, all local to this area with great reputations. You will also see some great wedding cars outside the entrance too! See a video of a previous show on our YouTube channel .
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please ensure you have paid for parking if you are parked in the pay for parking area.
🎟 BOOKING
You can get your free tickets via the event link by choosing a time slot.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 305 123
📧 Email: events@centralexhibitions.co.uk
🚘 Car Boot Sale, November 2025 - Bedford Town Football Club
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
▪️TIME: 11:00 – 14:00
💷 COST
▪️ Entry Fee: 50p
▪️ Seller Pitches: £10
📧 BOOK A PITCH
To book a pitch: Email events@bedfordtownfc.com
📍LOCATION
The Eagles Bar, The Eyrie, Meadow Lane, MK44 3LW
*️⃣ Proudly hosted by Bedford Town FC – Home of the Eagles. Sponsored by Harrisons Accountancy
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🎁 Furtho Manor Christmas Fair 2025 - Near Stony Stratford
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
We have a fabulous group of stall holders with jewellery, home accessories, candles, toys, beauty products and gifts. There was also brilliant food available with Pizza from Anchor Farm, ice cream from Your Cool, cakes from Something Different and hot drinks.
We hope to see lots of you here for our Christmas Fair.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
Any questions please email:
📧 Email: linda@furthomanorfarm.co.uk
✈️ RAF Upper Heyford Cold War Airbase Tour 2025 - Bicester
Time: 09:30 Price: £25.00
WHAT TO EXPECT
Registration at the RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre, 103 West Castle Street, Heyford Park, Bicester, OX25 5BX at 9:30 am for the tour which starts by 10:00 am.
The tour includes quite a lot of walking and standing. If you have mobility or other issues (including assistance animals) please email uhheritage@outlook.com before booking.
ℹ️ SUITABILITY
▪️There are no age restrictions on the tour but please consider whether it is suitable for your child before booking.
▪️Please be advised that the tour may exceed timing estimates.
🗓 OTHER DATES
▪️Bookings available every Sunday
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: uhheritage@outlook.com
🎁 Christmas Handmade Craft Fair 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village Mill Lane, Barton Le Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Our Christmas Handmade Craft Fair will be full of beautiful gifts for you to buy. 30 stalls of local handmade products.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall: https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 882709
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🐴 🎁 Christmas Craft Fayre 2025 - Elisabeth Curtis Centre RDA, Bromham
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🪙 ENTRY COST
£1 entry for adults (including a free tea or coffee) accompanied children under 16 free.
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
The cost for the stall is £15, £12 if you have your own table. Any money you make is yours.
We are particularly looking for those items that are just a little bit different.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: caroline.bambridge@elisabethcurtiscentre.co.uk
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🔮 🎁 Christmas Psychic Fair & Craft Fair 2025 - The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Readings available for 16 year olds and over. Explore a vibrant array of stalls offering unique and inspired products by our talented crafters.
Delve into the metaphysical realm and expand your horizons.
At the heart of our craft fair, gifted Mediums, Tarot Readers and Psychics are ready to provide guidance, clarity, and support on your spiritual journey. Whether seeking answers about your future, guidance in life decisions, or a connection with a loved one who has passed, our Mediums offer comfort and enlightenment.
🔮 Talented Readers confirmed are
✨ KAY OAKES,
✨ RICKY MAYES,
✨ PHILIP KINSELLA,
✨ STEVE RAZZELL,
✨ TRACEY GIBBS,
✨ JOHN ODINSSON DYKE,
✨ DIANE LYTOLLIS
🛍 Crafters
✨ KJ Jewellery & Crystals
✨ ASJ Crystals
✨ Incense
✨ tarot cards & gifts
✨ Loopy Crochet
✨ Christmas mystical boxes
✨ Dot Ivy
✨ engraved slate goods
✨ Jackie’s handmade Soaps and Wax Melts
✨ Cathy’s Petals
✨ Handcrafted bespoke gifts
✨ Skewiff Handmade Candles
💖 A truly inclusive experience.
Join us for a day of curiosity, growth, and the power of the unseen at our Psychic and Craft fair.
🍕 Food & Drink
Bar and Green Room Café open for hot drinks, Pizzas by Phil. Dogs welcome.
🎟 READINGS COST: £20 to £40.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01908 313864
🎅🏼 Christmas Craft Fair 2025 - Toddington Social Club
Time: 12:30 - 16:00
Home-Made Crafts, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Cards & More.
STALLHOLDERS
Tables Will Cost £10 (£5 Deposit Required)
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 872301
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - Biggleswade
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
