🎁 Winter Night Market 2025 - The Crauford Arms, Milton Keynes
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Come join us at the Craufurd Arms for an evening packed with festive stalls full of gifts, treats and magical finds on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
🍕 FOOD & DRINK
Phil’s Pizza made fresh to order & seasonal drinks at the bar to keep you toasty including mulled wine and boozy coffees.
✅️ Free entry
✅️ Child friendly
✅️ Pet friendly
✅️ Indoor event
🎟 WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
A wreath making workshop next door in the Greenroom with craft punk and vino & Bloomfield's Flowers https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-own-christmas-wreath-tickets-1964611079625
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
Want to be a stallholder?
email scribbleandflo@gmail.com for details and a booking form.
13 other events on this day
☕️ Community Coffee Mornings at Baycroft Flitwick Care Home
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
👋 We look forward to getting to know our neighbours & local groups over a cup of tea and cake.
There's no need to book, just pop in on the day!
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more or to reserve a table, please contact Samantha, our Customer Relations Manager, on:
☎️ 01525 307 665
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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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.
🚂 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/
✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎉 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!
ℹ️ BOOKING
🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
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⛸️ 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
🎺 Festive Afternoon with the Salvation Army Band! - Caddington Grove Care Home
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🍰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy the uplifting sounds of the Salvation Army Band followed by a delicious festive afternoon tea – the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
💙 RSVP TO BOOK
Everyone is welcome – please RSVP to reception to join us!
📧Caddington.rec@hamberleycarehomes.co.uk
📞01582 320750
🎅 Santa's Sleigh Flitwick 2025 - Kings Rd
Time: 17:30
▪️Meeting at: 5:00pm
▪️Starting at: 5:30pm on Kings Road, Flitwick
▪️Covering: Around the areas off Kings Road & Maulden Road, Flitwick
❗️PLEASE NOTE
All dates and times are approximate and subject to change. Exact routes will be confirmed on the day with maps posted on our Facebook page Check Facebook
🗺 TRACK SANTA
You can track Santa on the website via the event link.
🗓 ROUTES & DATES FOR 2025 IN & AROUND FLITWICK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
▪️Tuesday 2nd December: Flitwick - From 17:30
▪️Wednesday 3rd December: Flitwick - From 17:30
▪️Thursday 4th December: Flitwick - From 17:00
▪️Sunday 7th December: Maulden - From 16:30
▪️Monday 8th December: Flitwick - From 17:00
▪️Tuesday 9th December: Silsoe - New part only, College Chase etc - From 17:00
▪️Wednesday 10th December: Silsoe - George, Newbury Lane, Ampthill Road - From 17:00
▪️Thursday 11th December: Silsoe - The Beeches, Holly Walk, West End Road - From 17:30
▪️Sunday 14th December: Pulloxhill - From 16:30
▪️Monday 15th December: Greenfield - From 17:00
▪️Tuesday 16th December: Flitton and Wardhedges - From 17:00
▪️Wednesday 17th December: Flitwick - From 17:00
▪️Thursday 18th December: Flitwick - From 17:00
▪️Saturday 20th December: Flitwick - From 17:30
▪️Sunday 21st December: Flitwick - See Facebook, TBC
▪️Monday 22nd December: Flitwick - See Facebook for map, 17:00