🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎳 Strike up some midweek fun at GObowling in Dunstable.
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
Whether you’re looking to practice your game or just get together with friends. Take a break from the daily grind and join us at GObowling to unwind and reconnect with friends.
ℹ️ BOOKING
ℹ️ BOOKING
Please note: This offer is not valid during school holidays.
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🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Wednesday 17 December 2025
🏴☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.
It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
Wednesday 17 December 2025
🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:30
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🚦🚘 Lap of Lights 2025 - Silverstone Circuit, Towester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 16:30 - 21:30
🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!
🗓 2025 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.
✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!
🗓 2025 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.
✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!
Ten breathtaking light installations transform the night, with every scene surrounding you in festive colour, sound and energy. It’s not just the scale of the lights that will take your breath away, but the thrill of experiencing them from behind the wheel as you follow in the tracks of racing legends.
HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience
🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.
🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.
🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.
🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk
⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.
😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.
❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.
HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience
🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.
🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.
🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.
🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk
⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.
😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.
❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.
🎅 Santa at Stockwood 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
🎅 Santa is coming to Stockwood, Luton for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
▪️AGES: Suitable For All (Recommended: Under 10s)
▪️AGES: Suitable For All (Recommended: Under 10s)
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Join Santa’s whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don’t forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you’re there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he’ll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you’ve spread across 2025. Don’t forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Santa at Stockwood runs from Saturday 12 to Wednesday 24 December 2025. (Excluding Mon 15 Dec) between 9.30am and 6pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult & Child From £25.30 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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✨️ Stockwood Illuminated 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
✨️ This December 2025, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This year we have doubled the light trail from 500 metres to one kilometre, with over 20 light creations and a custom-made soundtrack.
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing psychelic colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
🎉 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice. There'll also be a few surprises along the way so be prepared for magic and adventure.
We guarantee that Stockwood Illuminated will get you and your family in the festive spirit! Book now to avoid disappointment.
🗓 2025 DATES
Running from 12th December - 4th January.
Excluding 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9 / £7 Concessions (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This year we have doubled the light trail from 500 metres to one kilometre, with over 20 light creations and a custom-made soundtrack.
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing psychelic colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
🎉 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice. There'll also be a few surprises along the way so be prepared for magic and adventure.
We guarantee that Stockwood Illuminated will get you and your family in the festive spirit! Book now to avoid disappointment.
🗓 2025 DATES
Running from 12th December - 4th January.
Excluding 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9 / £7 Concessions (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 17 December 2025
✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Wednesday 17 December 2025
✨️ Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.
🛍 OUR SHOP
🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563
☎️ 01234 589563
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Wednesday 17 December 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🛡 A Christmas Festive Feast Trail at Dunstable Downs 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Join the grand Knight’s Festive Feast and celebrate the year’s triumphs in true medieval style at Dunstable Downs! As you journey through the trail, find out who plays a part in bringing a medieval banquet to life.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
Take on tasks, follow clues, and gather everything needed to complete the festive banquet table. Adventure, laughter, and merriment await—let the feast begin!
Join us for this 10 station trail with a congratualtions prize at the end!
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
Prices are £3 per trail which includes the trail and prize. No booking required.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:00
🧑🎄 OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Hertfordshire by popular demand, for a fourth year. This time, in a new area and venue: British Schools Museum in Hitchin.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
♿ ACCESSABILITY
If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs, please email us before purchasing tickets.
📧 Email: help@ovo.org.uk
🛍 Late Night Shopping in Hitchin & Carols on the Market Place - December 2025
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🛍 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 on Wednesda 17th December 2025 5pm till 8pm.
🎁 Late night shopping:
With Christmas comes Christmas shopping, an important task that is loved by many in the lead-up to the big day. One of the popular experiences is late night shopping, which is particularly useful for those working during the day. Some of our shops will be opening till 8pm on Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
🌲 St Mary's Church, Hitchin: 3:30pm- 8:45pm The Church will also be open to the public for you to go in and discover their wonderful Christmas trees and Advent Crown.
🎼 Market Place - from 8pm:
Please note the always popular Rotary Carols in Market Place will also be taking place that evening so we are expecting a particularly busy evening in town. After you have shopped why not join in singing carols with The Rotary Club of Hitchin accompanied by St Mary’s Choir.
🎁 Late night shopping:
With Christmas comes Christmas shopping, an important task that is loved by many in the lead-up to the big day. One of the popular experiences is late night shopping, which is particularly useful for those working during the day. Some of our shops will be opening till 8pm on Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
🌲 St Mary's Church, Hitchin: 3:30pm- 8:45pm The Church will also be open to the public for you to go in and discover their wonderful Christmas trees and Advent Crown.
🎼 Market Place - from 8pm:
Please note the always popular Rotary Carols in Market Place will also be taking place that evening so we are expecting a particularly busy evening in town. After you have shopped why not join in singing carols with The Rotary Club of Hitchin accompanied by St Mary’s Choir.
👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 Join us for a magical Nutcracker Trail this festive season 2025 at Rushden Lakes from 21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
🧑🎄 12 Joy's of Christmas Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
✨️ Step into the magic of Christmas with a festive family adventure and explore Jordans Mill, 12 Joys of Christmas Trail!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys mayb available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.
🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you havent downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £5.90
▪️Junior: £3.15
▪️Senior: £3.15
▪️Concession: £3.15
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you havent downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £5.90
▪️Junior: £3.15
▪️Senior: £3.15
▪️Concession: £3.15
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
🧑🎄 Harris Christmas Light Spectacular 2025 - St Nicholas close, Flitwick
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🧑🎄 Spreading cheer, one light at a time. Come celebrate the season with us at 2 St Nicholas Close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, lighting up the neighborhood and welcoming everyone to enjoy.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
💥 Funtivity Offer - Only £5 Instead Of £10.95! - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🎁 A Gift from Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard!
We know December is an expensive month with all the festive fun so here is a little early Christmas present from all of us at Funtivity!
We hope this makes treating your little ones to a fun day out a little bit easier this festive season.
🗓 £5 SESSION DATES & TIMES 2025:
▪️Monday 15th December: 12pm
▪️Wednesday 17th December: 9:30am, 12pm
▪️Thursday 18th December: 9:30am, 12pm & 2:30pm
▪️Friday 19th December: 9:30am, 12pm, 2:30pm
💰 THE OFFER...
Only £5 for a 2 hour play session (Normal price £10.95). Valid for online bookings only. We can't wait to see you and spread some Christmas cheer!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children aged 1 - 8 year old's: £5.00
▪️Babies 3 months to 11 months: £4.95
▪️Under 3 months: Free
▪️Adult: Free
▪️Additional Adult: £3.00
We know December is an expensive month with all the festive fun so here is a little early Christmas present from all of us at Funtivity!
We hope this makes treating your little ones to a fun day out a little bit easier this festive season.
🗓 £5 SESSION DATES & TIMES 2025:
▪️Monday 15th December: 12pm
▪️Wednesday 17th December: 9:30am, 12pm
▪️Thursday 18th December: 9:30am, 12pm & 2:30pm
▪️Friday 19th December: 9:30am, 12pm, 2:30pm
💰 THE OFFER...
Only £5 for a 2 hour play session (Normal price £10.95). Valid for online bookings only. We can't wait to see you and spread some Christmas cheer!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children aged 1 - 8 year old's: £5.00
▪️Babies 3 months to 11 months: £4.95
▪️Under 3 months: Free
▪️Adult: Free
▪️Additional Adult: £3.00
🪵 Stick Man at The Stables - The Stables, Wavedon
Wednesday 17 December 2025
🎭 Presented by Freckle Productions and based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.
▪️Not showing on 25th, 26th, 29th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
This award-winning production from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
★★★★★ 'Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish'Time Out Critics’ Choice
★★★★‘Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat’Independent
★★★★ 'More fun than you can shake a stick at' Daily Mail
★★★★'Julia Donaldson's miniature epic. Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination' Times
★★★★★ Sunday Express
★★★★★WhatsOnStage
Running time approximately 60 minutes and suitable for all ages.
♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
https://stables.org/your-visit/access-information
Online booking for wheelchair and carer seats is not currently available - we plan to have this service up and running in the near future.
Our box office staff will happy to help with any enquiries regarding your ticketing and access requirements.
Please call the box office on 01908 280800 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email your enquiry and a member of the team will be reply as soon as possible.
🎟 CARERS
We offer a 25% discount for carer's tickets.
🅿️ PARKING
The Stables has free, on-site car-parking and our stewards will be on hand to direct you when you arrive. We have eight car-parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the main public entrance, all with level access. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that these cannot be booked in advance, so advise that you arrive in good time should you wish to use one, but we cannot guarantee availability which will depend on the level of demand at any given time.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £12.50pp
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.
▪️Not showing on 25th, 26th, 29th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
This award-winning production from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
★★★★★ 'Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish'Time Out Critics’ Choice
★★★★‘Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat’Independent
★★★★ 'More fun than you can shake a stick at' Daily Mail
★★★★'Julia Donaldson's miniature epic. Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination' Times
★★★★★ Sunday Express
★★★★★WhatsOnStage
Running time approximately 60 minutes and suitable for all ages.
♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
https://stables.org/your-visit/access-information
Online booking for wheelchair and carer seats is not currently available - we plan to have this service up and running in the near future.
Our box office staff will happy to help with any enquiries regarding your ticketing and access requirements.
Please call the box office on 01908 280800 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email your enquiry and a member of the team will be reply as soon as possible.
🎟 CARERS
We offer a 25% discount for carer's tickets.
🅿️ PARKING
The Stables has free, on-site car-parking and our stewards will be on hand to direct you when you arrive. We have eight car-parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the main public entrance, all with level access. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that these cannot be booked in advance, so advise that you arrive in good time should you wish to use one, but we cannot guarantee availability which will depend on the level of demand at any given time.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £12.50pp
🍽 Festive Menu 2025 - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Wednesday 17 December 2025
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Menu available from 10th November 2025 - 2nd January 2026. Excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day. At The Market Cross, Dunstable.
🎅 ADULT FESTIVE MENU
▪️3 courses £24.29 | 2 courses £21.29
Starters:
🔸️Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté
🔸️Breaded Mushrooms
🔸️Prawn Cocktail
🔸️Tomato Soup
🔸️Tomato Soup - Vegan option
Mains:
🔸️Traditional Roast Turkey
🔸️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
🔸️Grilled Salmon
🔸️Festive Mac & Cheese
🔸️Festive Beef Burger
Puddings:
🔸️Christmas Pudding
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option
🔸️Lemon Tart
🔸️Sticky Toffee Pudding
🧑🎄 CHILDRENS FESTIVE MENU
▪️Available for Children 5-10 years
▪️3 Courses £11.79 | 2 Course £9.99
Starters:
✨️Tomato Soup
✨️Tomato Soup - Vegan Option
✨️Three BBQ Chicken Wings
Mains:
✨️Traditional Roast Turkey
✨️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
✨️Festive Beef Burger
✨️Festive Veggie Burger
Puddings:
✨️Ice Cream
✨️Chocolate Brownie
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
Menu available from 10th November 2025 - 2nd January 2026. Excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day. At The Market Cross, Dunstable.
🎅 ADULT FESTIVE MENU
▪️3 courses £24.29 | 2 courses £21.29
Starters:
🔸️Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté
🔸️Breaded Mushrooms
🔸️Prawn Cocktail
🔸️Tomato Soup
🔸️Tomato Soup - Vegan option
Mains:
🔸️Traditional Roast Turkey
🔸️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
🔸️Grilled Salmon
🔸️Festive Mac & Cheese
🔸️Festive Beef Burger
Puddings:
🔸️Christmas Pudding
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
🔸️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option
🔸️Lemon Tart
🔸️Sticky Toffee Pudding
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▪️Available for Children 5-10 years
▪️3 Courses £11.79 | 2 Course £9.99
Starters:
✨️Tomato Soup
✨️Tomato Soup - Vegan Option
✨️Three BBQ Chicken Wings
Mains:
✨️Traditional Roast Turkey
✨️Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart
✨️Festive Beef Burger
✨️Festive Veggie Burger
Puddings:
✨️Ice Cream
✨️Chocolate Brownie
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart
✨️Dark Chocolate Mint Tart - Vegan Option
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