🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Sunday 30 November 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
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🎄 Kempston Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄Kempston Christmas Lights Switch On will be on Sunday 30th November 2025.
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
Lights will be turned on at 4pm with a special guest from the North Pole.
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🎄 Clophill Christmas Light Switch 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
🌟 Join us for a festive afternoon on Clophill Green on Sunday 30th November 2025 from 3pm - 6pm.
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
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🎄 Sandy Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎄 Sandy Christmas Lights Switch-On is on Sunday 30th November 2025 this year!
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. There will be live performances, festive stalls, the Town Council's Christmas draw and fair rides.
🛍 Christmas Market
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
📸 Selfie Spot
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
🌟16:20: Lights Switch-On Ceremony
✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
📍LOCATION
Market Square, Cambridge Road and Town Centre Car Park
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. There will be live performances, festive stalls, the Town Council's Christmas draw and fair rides.
🛍 Christmas Market
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
📸 Selfie Spot
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
🌟16:20: Lights Switch-On Ceremony
✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
📍LOCATION
Market Square, Cambridge Road and Town Centre Car Park
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🏰🎅 Hertford Castle Christmas Market 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🏰 Hertford Castle Christmas Market this November 2025. Bring the whole family, soak up the festive spirit and make magical memories together!
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
20 children per session, each accompanied by 1 adult. Suitable for children 3 and over.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Free entry with donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund welcome. With crowds anticipated, we kindly ask visitors to avoid bringing buggies and dogs where possible.
💛 KEEP SAFE
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🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
20 children per session, each accompanied by 1 adult. Suitable for children 3 and over.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Free entry with donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund welcome. With crowds anticipated, we kindly ask visitors to avoid bringing buggies and dogs where possible.
💛 KEEP SAFE
Let’s keep each other safe this festive season If you see something that doesn’t feel
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🎄 St Neots Christmas Light Switch On 2025 - Market Square
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄 Christmas is back in St Neots on The Market Square on Sunday 30th November 2025– and we’re bringing the sparkle after a year away! Join us in the town centre for an afternoon and evening of festive fun as we countdown to the big switch-on.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
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🎅 Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival Weekend 2025 - High St
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🎇 Friday 28th November 25: 4pm – 8pm
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with live entertainment for all ages. Razzamataz and Infinite AllStars Cheerleading will perform alongside the young talent of the Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre. The headline act, Big in Brazil, will bring a lively party atmosphere, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7pm.
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with live entertainment for all ages. Razzamataz and Infinite AllStars Cheerleading will perform alongside the young talent of the Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre. The headline act, Big in Brazil, will bring a lively party atmosphere, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7pm.
🎅 Saturday 29th November 25: 10am – 3pm
Saturday is packed with music, community spirit and family activities. Somewhere 2 Sing Choir will fill the High Street with Christmas favourites and popular songs while The Rock Project MK showcases rock and pop performances by young musicians. A live brass band will add a traditional festive touch. The Santa Dash Fun Run also takes place on Saturday, bringing a colourful and fun spectacle for participants and spectators alike.
Saturday is packed with music, community spirit and family activities. Somewhere 2 Sing Choir will fill the High Street with Christmas favourites and popular songs while The Rock Project MK showcases rock and pop performances by young musicians. A live brass band will add a traditional festive touch. The Santa Dash Fun Run also takes place on Saturday, bringing a colourful and fun spectacle for participants and spectators alike.
🎶 Sunday 30th November 25: 11am – 3pm
Sunday features entertainment for all ages. Spectrum Community Arts will perform seasonal pieces while Fiona Harrison and a Jazz Ensemble provide a festive soundtrack. Walkabout acts include the dazzling Christmas Belles, the quirky Granny Turismo and Santa’s Sleigh, adding a magical touch to the High Street.
Sunday features entertainment for all ages. Spectrum Community Arts will perform seasonal pieces while Fiona Harrison and a Jazz Ensemble provide a festive soundtrack. Walkabout acts include the dazzling Christmas Belles, the quirky Granny Turismo and Santa’s Sleigh, adding a magical touch to the High Street.
🧑🎄 Festive Fun All Weekend
Mischievous Elves will roam the High Street throughout the weekend, spreading festive cheer and fun. With music, theatre, family activities and magical walkabout performances, the Christmas Festival Weekend promises to be a highlight of the town calendar. Bring your family and friends and join in the festivities as Leighton Buzzard High Street is transformed into a winter wonderland.
🅿️ FREE PARKING DATES
Great news for festive shoppers — enjoy FREE parking at Hockliffe Street and Duncombe Drive Car Parks on:
▪️Friday 28 November 2025
▪️Saturday 29 November 2025
▪️Saturday 20 December 2025
🚍 FREE BUS TRAVEL
Plus, FREE travel on local Centrebus services L1, L2, L3, L4 & L5 from 5pm on 28 November 2025 until 30 November 2025 and again on 20 December 2025!
Mischievous Elves will roam the High Street throughout the weekend, spreading festive cheer and fun. With music, theatre, family activities and magical walkabout performances, the Christmas Festival Weekend promises to be a highlight of the town calendar. Bring your family and friends and join in the festivities as Leighton Buzzard High Street is transformed into a winter wonderland.
🅿️ FREE PARKING DATES
Great news for festive shoppers — enjoy FREE parking at Hockliffe Street and Duncombe Drive Car Parks on:
▪️Friday 28 November 2025
▪️Saturday 29 November 2025
▪️Saturday 20 December 2025
🚍 FREE BUS TRAVEL
Plus, FREE travel on local Centrebus services L1, L2, L3, L4 & L5 from 5pm on 28 November 2025 until 30 November 2025 and again on 20 December 2025!
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 14:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
🎶🎱 Music Bingo Party at The Market Cross in Dunstable
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 20:00
🎶 SUNDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER! FREE ENTRY!
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🎅 Turvey Christmas Fayre 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🎅 A Magical Start to the Festive Season.
Bring the whole family and step into the spirit of Christmas with a fun-filled day out for all ages!
✨ WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU
A fantastic selection of gift and craft stalls – find unique presents and festive treasures
A tasty food court with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy.
🎼 MUSIC
The enchanting sounds of a musical steam organ filling the air.
🎅 FUN FOR CHILDREN
Exciting rides and games for children to keep little ones smiling. And of course… a very special visit from Father Christmas himself!
It’s the perfect way to begin the festive season – full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day to remember
🎟 BOOK A FATHER CHRISTMAS SLOT
You can book a slot to see Santa on Ticket Source via the event link. A ticket costs £5.42 per child including booking fee.
📍 LOCATION
Turvey Village Loop & Turvey Village Hall
✅️ Free Entry
🅿️ Free Parking
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
Bring the whole family and step into the spirit of Christmas with a fun-filled day out for all ages!
✨ WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU
A fantastic selection of gift and craft stalls – find unique presents and festive treasures
A tasty food court with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy.
🎼 MUSIC
The enchanting sounds of a musical steam organ filling the air.
🎅 FUN FOR CHILDREN
Exciting rides and games for children to keep little ones smiling. And of course… a very special visit from Father Christmas himself!
It’s the perfect way to begin the festive season – full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day to remember
🎟 BOOK A FATHER CHRISTMAS SLOT
You can book a slot to see Santa on Ticket Source via the event link. A ticket costs £5.42 per child including booking fee.
📍 LOCATION
Turvey Village Loop & Turvey Village Hall
✅️ Free Entry
🅿️ Free Parking
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🎁 Keech Christmas Market 2025 - Barnfield College, Luton
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🫶 Celebrate local businesses and the community whilst raising money for Keech Hospice.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th November
▪️Sunday 30th November
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders offering handmade cakes, crafts, as well as our very own Keech Christmas merchandise, raffle tickets and refreshments.
🎁 EVENT INFORMATION
The Christmas Market will be held at Barnfield College in Luton on 29th and 30th November 2025, 10am – 4pm. Every year we welcome around 1,500 shoppers through the doors.
Come and find that special Christmas gift, or simply something to treat yourself.
💷 PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️£3.00 entry
▪️£2.00 concessions
▪️Under 14’s go free
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Update - Stallholder spaces are now full.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@keech.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th November
▪️Sunday 30th November
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders offering handmade cakes, crafts, as well as our very own Keech Christmas merchandise, raffle tickets and refreshments.
🎁 EVENT INFORMATION
The Christmas Market will be held at Barnfield College in Luton on 29th and 30th November 2025, 10am – 4pm. Every year we welcome around 1,500 shoppers through the doors.
Come and find that special Christmas gift, or simply something to treat yourself.
💷 PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️£3.00 entry
▪️£2.00 concessions
▪️Under 14’s go free
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Update - Stallholder spaces are now full.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@keech.org.uk
🧑🎄 Mind BLMK's Mental Elf Festive 5K - Marston Moretaine
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Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 09:15 - 12:00
🧑🎄 We are delighted to announce that Mind BLMK will be hosting their own fundraising event ‘Mental Elf’ on Sunday 30th November 2025.
🏁 SCHEDULE
▪️Registration starts: 9:15am
▪️Warm up (optional): 10:00am
▪️Race start: 10:15am
ℹ️ ABOUT
Mental Elf is a unique event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others. It’s an inclusive and non-competitive event, accessible and open to all ages and abilities, and of course, Christmas fancy dress is very much encouraged!
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
The fundraising event will take place at the beautiful venue of The Forest Centre, in Marston Moretaine to help raise vital funds for Mind BLMK. All proceeds will help fund our key mental health and wellbeing services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Each entrant will receive a victory medal!
⏰️ IS IT A TIMED EVENT ?
No, this is an inclusive community run and won't be timed. You can walk, skip, run or jog, the emphasis is on moving your body and getting out in nature, whilst raising funds for Mind BLMK. Participants are welcome to time their own run, however this won't be tracked by us.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved four legged friends are welcome on short handheld non-extendable leads. Please be mindful of other runners and users of the forest. Only one dog per participant and please don't run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time. Please clean up any poo!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The route is on a main cycle and walking route, some areas may be uneven in places as it is a trail. The surface is flat and gravel. There is step free access throughout the building, with automatic doors into Reception and a baby changing facility/ disabled toilet, with a lift to upstairs.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking will be available on a first come first served basis. There is limited parking so we recommend car sharing where possible. The forest centre has kindly agreed to free parking for participants, you must register your number plate at reception to avoid charges.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
💥 Eager Elf tickets available until 16th September 2025 - 10% off through eventbrite
▪️Standard Tickets (Adults):
£15.34£16.96 incl. £1.84 Fee
▪️Standard Tickets (Children under 16)5K
£10.46£11.55. incl. £1.46 Fee
🧒 Dasher Dash Entry
(Preschool and Primary ages):
£3.96 incl. £0.94 Fee
🏁 SCHEDULE
▪️Registration starts: 9:15am
▪️Warm up (optional): 10:00am
▪️Race start: 10:15am
ℹ️ ABOUT
Mental Elf is a unique event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others. It’s an inclusive and non-competitive event, accessible and open to all ages and abilities, and of course, Christmas fancy dress is very much encouraged!
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
The fundraising event will take place at the beautiful venue of The Forest Centre, in Marston Moretaine to help raise vital funds for Mind BLMK. All proceeds will help fund our key mental health and wellbeing services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Each entrant will receive a victory medal!
⏰️ IS IT A TIMED EVENT ?
No, this is an inclusive community run and won't be timed. You can walk, skip, run or jog, the emphasis is on moving your body and getting out in nature, whilst raising funds for Mind BLMK. Participants are welcome to time their own run, however this won't be tracked by us.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved four legged friends are welcome on short handheld non-extendable leads. Please be mindful of other runners and users of the forest. Only one dog per participant and please don't run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time. Please clean up any poo!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The route is on a main cycle and walking route, some areas may be uneven in places as it is a trail. The surface is flat and gravel. There is step free access throughout the building, with automatic doors into Reception and a baby changing facility/ disabled toilet, with a lift to upstairs.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking will be available on a first come first served basis. There is limited parking so we recommend car sharing where possible. The forest centre has kindly agreed to free parking for participants, you must register your number plate at reception to avoid charges.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
💥 Eager Elf tickets available until 16th September 2025 - 10% off through eventbrite
▪️Standard Tickets (Adults):
£15.34
▪️Standard Tickets (Children under 16)5K
£10.46
🧒 Dasher Dash Entry
(Preschool and Primary ages):
£3.96 incl. £0.94 Fee
11:15am. 200 metre additional fun run for preschool and primary ages, parents/carers are welcome to run with their child, please only buy a ticket for the child.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk
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🎄 Clophill Christmas Light Switch 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
🌟 Join us for a festive afternoon on Clophill Green on Sunday 30th November 2025 from 3pm - 6pm.
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
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🎄 Sandy Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎄 Sandy Christmas Lights Switch-On is on Sunday 30th November 2025 this year!
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. There will be live performances, festive stalls, the Town Council's Christmas draw and fair rides.
🛍 Christmas Market
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
📸 Selfie Spot
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
🌟16:20: Lights Switch-On Ceremony
✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
📍LOCATION
Market Square, Cambridge Road and Town Centre Car Park
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. There will be live performances, festive stalls, the Town Council's Christmas draw and fair rides.
🛍 Christmas Market
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
📸 Selfie Spot
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
🌟16:20: Lights Switch-On Ceremony
✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
📍LOCATION
Market Square, Cambridge Road and Town Centre Car Park
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🎅 Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival Weekend 2025 - High St
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🎇 Friday 28th November 25: 4pm – 8pm
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with live entertainment for all ages. Razzamataz and Infinite AllStars Cheerleading will perform alongside the young talent of the Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre. The headline act, Big in Brazil, will bring a lively party atmosphere, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7pm.
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with live entertainment for all ages. Razzamataz and Infinite AllStars Cheerleading will perform alongside the young talent of the Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre. The headline act, Big in Brazil, will bring a lively party atmosphere, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7pm.
🎅 Saturday 29th November 25: 10am – 3pm
Saturday is packed with music, community spirit and family activities. Somewhere 2 Sing Choir will fill the High Street with Christmas favourites and popular songs while The Rock Project MK showcases rock and pop performances by young musicians. A live brass band will add a traditional festive touch. The Santa Dash Fun Run also takes place on Saturday, bringing a colourful and fun spectacle for participants and spectators alike.
Saturday is packed with music, community spirit and family activities. Somewhere 2 Sing Choir will fill the High Street with Christmas favourites and popular songs while The Rock Project MK showcases rock and pop performances by young musicians. A live brass band will add a traditional festive touch. The Santa Dash Fun Run also takes place on Saturday, bringing a colourful and fun spectacle for participants and spectators alike.
🎶 Sunday 30th November 25: 11am – 3pm
Sunday features entertainment for all ages. Spectrum Community Arts will perform seasonal pieces while Fiona Harrison and a Jazz Ensemble provide a festive soundtrack. Walkabout acts include the dazzling Christmas Belles, the quirky Granny Turismo and Santa’s Sleigh, adding a magical touch to the High Street.
Sunday features entertainment for all ages. Spectrum Community Arts will perform seasonal pieces while Fiona Harrison and a Jazz Ensemble provide a festive soundtrack. Walkabout acts include the dazzling Christmas Belles, the quirky Granny Turismo and Santa’s Sleigh, adding a magical touch to the High Street.
🧑🎄 Festive Fun All Weekend
Mischievous Elves will roam the High Street throughout the weekend, spreading festive cheer and fun. With music, theatre, family activities and magical walkabout performances, the Christmas Festival Weekend promises to be a highlight of the town calendar. Bring your family and friends and join in the festivities as Leighton Buzzard High Street is transformed into a winter wonderland.
🅿️ FREE PARKING DATES
Great news for festive shoppers — enjoy FREE parking at Hockliffe Street and Duncombe Drive Car Parks on:
▪️Friday 28 November 2025
▪️Saturday 29 November 2025
▪️Saturday 20 December 2025
🚍 FREE BUS TRAVEL
Plus, FREE travel on local Centrebus services L1, L2, L3, L4 & L5 from 5pm on 28 November 2025 until 30 November 2025 and again on 20 December 2025!
Mischievous Elves will roam the High Street throughout the weekend, spreading festive cheer and fun. With music, theatre, family activities and magical walkabout performances, the Christmas Festival Weekend promises to be a highlight of the town calendar. Bring your family and friends and join in the festivities as Leighton Buzzard High Street is transformed into a winter wonderland.
🅿️ FREE PARKING DATES
Great news for festive shoppers — enjoy FREE parking at Hockliffe Street and Duncombe Drive Car Parks on:
▪️Friday 28 November 2025
▪️Saturday 29 November 2025
▪️Saturday 20 December 2025
🚍 FREE BUS TRAVEL
Plus, FREE travel on local Centrebus services L1, L2, L3, L4 & L5 from 5pm on 28 November 2025 until 30 November 2025 and again on 20 December 2025!
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🎄 Kempston Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄Kempston Christmas Lights Switch On will be on Sunday 30th November 2025.
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
Lights will be turned on at 4pm with a special guest from the North Pole.
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🎄 St Neots Christmas Light Switch On 2025 - Market Square
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄 Christmas is back in St Neots on The Market Square on Sunday 30th November 2025– and we’re bringing the sparkle after a year away! Join us in the town centre for an afternoon and evening of festive fun as we countdown to the big switch-on.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
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🏰🎅 Hertford Castle Christmas Market 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🏰 Hertford Castle Christmas Market this November 2025. Bring the whole family, soak up the festive spirit and make magical memories together!
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
20 children per session, each accompanied by 1 adult. Suitable for children 3 and over.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Free entry with donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund welcome. With crowds anticipated, we kindly ask visitors to avoid bringing buggies and dogs where possible.
💛 KEEP SAFE
Let’s keep each other safe this festive season If you see something that doesn’t feel
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
20 children per session, each accompanied by 1 adult. Suitable for children 3 and over.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Free entry with donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund welcome. With crowds anticipated, we kindly ask visitors to avoid bringing buggies and dogs where possible.
💛 KEEP SAFE
Let’s keep each other safe this festive season If you see something that doesn’t feel
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🎄 Flitwick Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
🎄 This year's Christmas Lights Switch On in Flitwick will take place on Sunday 30th November 2025.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Food vendors
✨️ Street entertainment
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Mince pies & mulled wine
⛪️ NEW FOR 2025
New for 2025, join Flitwick Parish Church at the Light Switch On and capture your family in a new light!
We will be transforming our gazebo into a stable so that you and your little ones can recreate the Nativity scene for use on Christmas Cards, virtual greetings, profile pics... whatever you want really.
We will provide the costumes (optional), props and aditional characters (also optional). You just choose how you want to set up your photo. You can also ask the innkeeper to take the photo on your camera/phone for you, if that helps.
There will also be some treat bags for those who get involved. So why not drop by between 3pm and 6pm to join in the fun!
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 5PM
Followed by carols around the Christmas Tree
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Food vendors
✨️ Street entertainment
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Mince pies & mulled wine
⛪️ NEW FOR 2025
New for 2025, join Flitwick Parish Church at the Light Switch On and capture your family in a new light!
We will be transforming our gazebo into a stable so that you and your little ones can recreate the Nativity scene for use on Christmas Cards, virtual greetings, profile pics... whatever you want really.
We will provide the costumes (optional), props and aditional characters (also optional). You just choose how you want to set up your photo. You can also ask the innkeeper to take the photo on your camera/phone for you, if that helps.
There will also be some treat bags for those who get involved. So why not drop by between 3pm and 6pm to join in the fun!
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 5PM
Followed by carols around the Christmas Tree
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Stall holder applications are now open. Please click here for more details.
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✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Sunday 30 November 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 Paint & Dine Experience 2025 - St James Barn, Biddenham
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🌟 This Christmas, swap shopping stress for something special.
🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and creative painting session led by our friendly artist – no pressure, just fun! Take your masterpiece home with you!
🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and creative painting session led by our friendly artist – no pressure, just fun! Take your masterpiece home with you!
Whether it’s your work Christmas do, or a festive get-together with friends or family, our Christmas Paint & Dine event is the perfect way to celebrate the season — with creativity, laughter, and a touch of sparkle!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
🎨 A relaxed and creative painting session led by our friendly artist – no pressure, just fun! Take your masterpiece home with you!
🎄Beautifully prepared seasonal buffet dinner curated with a homemade touch 🍽️
🍷 Mulled wine & soft drinks included (feel free to bring your own drink too!)
🌟 WHAT'S TO LOVE ABOUT OUR EVENTS?
▪️No experience needed - everyone can discover their inner artist
▪️Connect, laugh & unleash your creativity
▪️Enjoy and immerse yourself in Christmas melodies to create a warm festive atmosphere.
🗓 2025 DATES & VENUES:
📍Sunday 30th November 2025: 2-5pm
St James Barn, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AS
📍Monday 8th November 2025: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Red Lion, 1 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8AA
🎟 TICKET COST:
£75 or £70 for group bookings of 2 or more.
📍Monday 8th November 2025: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Red Lion, 1 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8AA
🎟 TICKET COST:
£75 or £70 for group bookings of 2 or more.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Limited seats available, book yours now
Please contact us (Create & Nourish) to book, on:
📧 Email: bookings@paintanddine.co.uk
📧 Email: bookings@paintanddine.co.uk
📘 Facebook Messenger:
https://www.facebook.com/createnourish
https://www.facebook.com/createnourish
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
✨️ Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
🎄 Christmas Craft Fair 2025 - The George & Dragon, Bedford
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 20:00
🎄Christmas craft fair at The George & Dragon, Bedford is on Sunday 30th November 2025 between 2pm - 8pm.
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Warm up with hot food, mince pies, burgers, hot dogs, mulled wine and hot drinks – perfect for a winter's afternoon! Craft and gift stalls. Browse a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, jewellery, candles, food stalls and unique gifts – ideal for Christmas shopping! Try your luck at our raffles to win some amazing gifts to help us support Macmillan Cancer Support. It's the perfect way to kick off the festive season! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon full of warmth, music, good atmosphere and community spirit!
🎶 Live music from Sophia Soul & festive tunes with DJ SLIM
🍷 Mulled wine & mince pies
🍫 Hot drinks & hot chocolate
🍔 Delicious hot food
🎟 Tombola & raffles
🛍 Craft stalls – perfect for Christmas gifts!
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
We’re still looking for more stall holders!
If you’d like to join our festive fair, please message us directly on Facebook or email 4050@greeneking.co.uk to book your stall.
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Warm up with hot food, mince pies, burgers, hot dogs, mulled wine and hot drinks – perfect for a winter's afternoon! Craft and gift stalls. Browse a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, jewellery, candles, food stalls and unique gifts – ideal for Christmas shopping! Try your luck at our raffles to win some amazing gifts to help us support Macmillan Cancer Support. It's the perfect way to kick off the festive season! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon full of warmth, music, good atmosphere and community spirit!
🎶 Live music from Sophia Soul & festive tunes with DJ SLIM
🍷 Mulled wine & mince pies
🍫 Hot drinks & hot chocolate
🍔 Delicious hot food
🎟 Tombola & raffles
🛍 Craft stalls – perfect for Christmas gifts!
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
We’re still looking for more stall holders!
If you’d like to join our festive fair, please message us directly on Facebook or email 4050@greeneking.co.uk to book your stall.
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🤸♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes. Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
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🎅🚂 Panto Express With Father Christmas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎅 See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride, watch a pantomime and meet Mrs Claus and the Elves – all in one amazing festive Christmas experience!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
After the train ride, your adventure continues to the museum where you will be magically transported to Santa’s workshop to meet Mrs Claus and the elves, and your child can exchange their golden ticket for a gift of their choice.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
🏅 GOLD tickets:
When booking GOLD tickets, you are booking a private First-Class compartment, for up to six people. These are sold as a whole compartment price. These are our most popular seats! Our GOLD ticket holders enjoy the larger and plusher seats of their First-Class compartment, plus reserved seating on the 2 front rows at the pantomime. Maximum booking is for 6 people (babies under 12 months can be added on top as they do not need a seat). If you have less than 6 people you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥈 SILVER tickets:
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥉 BRONZE tickets:
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
NB Babies under 12 months are £8.50 and do NOT need a seat but will still receive a present. Seats are not allocated for babies. Pushchairs are not permitted on the train but can be left undercover on the platform. Don’t forget to include babies on your booking who may not have been born yet but will be born in time for our event!
🎟 Early Bird Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
🎫 Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❗️Important points to note:
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
🚻 TOILETS
Please note there are no toilets on the trains, but plenty around the site for you to use before your train ride.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed on site, but at Christmas we do not allow them in the pantomime or on the trains.
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🦁 🧑🎄 Johnsons of Old Hurst Christmas Market 2025 (Includes Zoo Entry)
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:30 Price: £4.00
🎄✨ Visit Johnson's Christmas Market 2025 for a truly festive experience under our all-weather marquee!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 29th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse independent local stalls, discover beautiful gifts and soak up the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy walking around also to see the zoo animals. On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of the season with a live band playing Christmas carols 🎺.
🐶 DOGS
You can take dogs to Johnsons of Old Hurst, but with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in most outdoor areas, including the zoological gardens and woodland walk, but they must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted inside buildings like the tropical house, the tearoom, or the steakhouse, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.accesscard.online/find-a-provider/_venue/johnsons-of-old-hurst/
❓️FAQ
https://www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk/faq
🎟️ ENTRY COST (Includes zoo entry)
(No booking, pay on the day cash or card)
▪️£4 per person (ages 3+)
▪️Under 3: Free
🛍 Come for the shopping, stay for the animals, festive treats and heart-warming atmosphere.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: sales@johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658 - option 4
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 29th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse independent local stalls, discover beautiful gifts and soak up the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy walking around also to see the zoo animals. On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of the season with a live band playing Christmas carols 🎺.
🐶 DOGS
You can take dogs to Johnsons of Old Hurst, but with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in most outdoor areas, including the zoological gardens and woodland walk, but they must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted inside buildings like the tropical house, the tearoom, or the steakhouse, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.accesscard.online/find-a-provider/_venue/johnsons-of-old-hurst/
❓️FAQ
https://www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk/faq
🎟️ ENTRY COST (Includes zoo entry)
(No booking, pay on the day cash or card)
▪️£4 per person (ages 3+)
▪️Under 3: Free
🛍 Come for the shopping, stay for the animals, festive treats and heart-warming atmosphere.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: sales@johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658 - option 4
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❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland returns 2025, and this year it’s going to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER & MORE MAGICAL than ever before!
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)
❗️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
🧙♀️ Kids Magic Show - Funky Snake Escape, Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 12:15 Price: £10.00
🪄 Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend Sunday 30th November 2025 morning with the kids?
Bring them along to our Sunday Morning Magic Show at the Funky Snake Escape Theatre in Leighton Buzzard.
🕚 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 10:30am
▪️Show starts: 11:00am
🕚 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 10:30am
▪️Show starts: 11:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We welcome some of the finest children's and family magicians to take the stage and dazzle audiences of all ages with incredible illusions, mesmerising tricks, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
🎟 TICKET COST: £10 PER PERSON
Please arrive between 10.30am - 10.50am. Simply show your confirmation on arrival. Thank you.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525302900
📧 Email: sales@funkysnakeescape.com
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 at The Harpur Centre, Bedford
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎄 Santa’s Grotto Returns to The Harpur Centre in Bedford for 2025!
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
• Sat 22nd: 10am–4pm (Light Switch On)
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
🎄 Christmas Tree Festival - The Church of The Transfiguration, Kempston
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 16:30
🎄The Church of the Transfiguration, Kempston November 2025. Come and see the trees and vote for your favourite!
🗓 FESTIVAL 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th Novomber: 5.30pm – 8pm
▪️Saturday 29th November: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS ON EACH DAY
🎁 Saturday 29th November
Christmas Fair: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
🎼 Sunday 30th November
Advent Carols: 7pm
ℹ️ TO BOOK TREES/ STALL ETC
📧 Email: vikkidevonshire@gmail.com
🗓 FESTIVAL 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th Novomber: 5.30pm – 8pm
▪️Saturday 29th November: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS ON EACH DAY
🎁 Saturday 29th November
Christmas Fair: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
🎼 Sunday 30th November
Advent Carols: 7pm
ℹ️ TO BOOK TREES/ STALL ETC
📧 Email: vikkidevonshire@gmail.com
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Sunday 30 November 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
🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - November 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🛍 The weather ( for November 😉) is looking ok. So come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? AN ATTRACTION TO VISIT WHILE YOU ARE THERE...
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.
📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? AN ATTRACTION TO VISIT WHILE YOU ARE THERE...
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.
📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
