🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
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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✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:30
🗓 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
Time: 16:30 - 21:30
🗓 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!
HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience
🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.
🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.
🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.
🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk
⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.
😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.
❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
(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
🤩 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
🎼 Music In The Museum: December 2025 - Wardown House Museum, Luton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a stunning performance with Intesa Duo - A Celebration of Christmas with Viols and Voice.
▪️AGE: Suitable for all ages
🎟 TICKET COST: £16.50 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
✨️ Stockwood Illuminated 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
🤩 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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🎅 Keech Santa Run Bedford 2025 - The Embankment, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Santa suits are provided and you can celebrate at the end with a medal and a mince pie. Come and join in the fun and help Keech continue to provide our specialist care for our patients, and their families.
🎟 FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION FEES:
▪️£10/adult including Santa suit
▪️£5/child including Christmas headband
▪️£30/Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children)
In addition to your registration which covers our event costs we ask participants to raise as much as you are able.
🤩 CAN YOU RAISE OVER £100?
For any fundraising legend that raises over £100 you’ll get your very own pair of fabulous Keech laces to wear on the day!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: letmehelp@keech.org.uk
🎅 Santa at Stockwood 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
▪️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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🚘 Dunstable Cricket Club Indoor Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:00 - 11:30
🗓 2025/2026 SUNDAY DATES
▪️19th October 2025
▪️9th November 2025
▪️14th December 2026
▪️11th January 2026
▪️8th February 2026
▪️8th March 2026
▪️12th April 2026
BUYERS
🔸️Adults entry: £1
🔸️Children entry: Free
🥓 FOOD & DRINK
Hot & cold refreshments available such as bacon/sausage rolls.
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Call Sara for information on pricing and to reserve a pitch on:
☎️ 07957 125045
👸 Cinderella - Tads Theatre, Toddington
Time: 14:30
🕖 DOORS TIMES
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
ABOUT:
Bought to you by the award-winning team behind ‘Aladdin’ and this years hit ‘Sinders’, Harry Rodgers and Darren Adams.
🗓 2025 DATE & SHOW TIMES
▪️Fri 5 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 6 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 7 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
▪️Fri 12 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 13 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 14 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
🅿️ PARKING
For the benefit of our neighbours, please avoid parking in Conger Lane, down past the Oddfellows Arms as the street becomes narrow.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: £12.83
▪️Adult (members only): £11.76
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged): £10.69
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged - members only): £9.62
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07736 838360
📧 Email: enquiries@tadstheatre.org
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🎅 MEET SANTA
🛍 OUR SHOP
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
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
✨️ Shuttleworth in Lights 2025/2026
Time: 16:30
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
☕️ CAFE
Café open for festive drinks & snacks.
🕟 SESSION TIMES:
Choose a session time between 4.30pm - 6.50pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £16.00 - £17.50
▪️Children aged 3+: £10
▪️2 and under go FREE!
▪️Group rate available
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*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.