🎅 A new Santa’s Grotto Experience filled with festive magic and interactive activities is coming to Willington Garden Centre in Bedford this year.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️21st - 22nd November
▪️28th - 29th November
▪️3rd - 8th December
▪️10th - 24th December

☃️ EVENT DETAILS
The premium grotto event takes children on a thrilling Christmas journey through three different winter wonderland rooms to meet Santa and his elves.

First stop is the North Pole where Reindeer Ronnie will help little ones make reindeer food for Christmas Eve. The elves will join in the fun with a special festive dance and sing-a-long.

Then it’s time to step through the curtains into Santa’s Grotto to share Christmas wish lists and capture the moment with a keepsake photograph. Each child then has the chance to choose their own gift from the Present Room which is brimming with toys for all ages.

The adventure then moves into Mrs Christmas’ Kitchen where children can decorate their own gingerbread house cookie to take home with them.

🧑‍🎄 SEN SANTA GROTTO EXPERIENCE
To help make our Grotto experience as accessible as possible to any families who may require any additional support, we are offering an exclusive SEN session.
This session will be the same unique Grotto experience you would expect from Frosts, with some small adaptations in the way of smaller groups of people, reduced lighting and sound and less display furniture making it easily accessible for all.

🗓 2026 SEN DATES:
▪️Sunday 22nd November
▪️Sunday 29th November
▪️Sunday 6th December
▪️Sunday 13th December
▪️Sunday 20th December

🎟 TICKET COST:
Prices from £6.50 to £100.00

☃️ Step beyond the gates this Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate, near Luton and Harpenden.

🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Meet Father Christmas in The Grotto, glide on the Glice Skating Rink or explore the one-mile Christmas Light Trail through the historic Walled Garden. VIP experiences are also available.

🎅 SANTA VISIT DATES
▪️4th - 6th December 2026
▪️10th - 13th December 2026
▪️16th - 24th December 2026

✨️ LIGHT TRAIL DATES
▪️4th - 6th December 2026
▪️9th - 24th December 2026
▪️27th - 31st December 2026
▪️1st - 3rd January 2027

⛸️ ICE SKATING DATES (Ages 3+)
▪️4th - 6th December 2026
▪️9th - 24th December 2026
▪️27th - 31st December
▪️1st - 3rd January 2027

☃️ EXPERIENCE TICKET COST:
✨️ Skating tickets from £10.65
✨️ Light Trail tickets from £15.98
✨️ The Grotto from £42.60 for one adult and one child.

🕛 OPENING HOURS
▪️4 - 6 December: 10:30am - 8pm
▪️9 - 11 December:: 12pm - 8pm
▪️12 - 13 December: 10am - 9pm
▪️14- 16 December: 12pm - 8pm
▪️17 - 23 December: 10am - 9pm
▪️24 December: 10am - 8pm
▪️27 - 31 December: 10am - 9pm
▪️1 - 3 January: 12pm - 8pm

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
▪️Access at the estate. Accessible toilets and Blue Badge parking on hard standing are available, with parking subject to availability. Natural paths may be uneven, muddy or woodchipped.

▪️Support that suits you. Selected Starlight sessions offer quieter audio and reduced capacity. Eligible guests can request a complimentary Essential Companion Ticket after booking.
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🐶 DOGS...
Bring your four-legged family member on a Christmas Tails date:
▪️6, 12, 20 or 23 December 2026.

Pet dogs can enter the event and Light Trail free of charge on these dates. A separate Christmas Tails dog ticket is required for a visit to Father Christmas and includes an exclusive dog gift.

ℹ️ TICKET INFORMATION
Experiences are separately ticketed, and each ticket includes village access and free parking. These prices include booking fees and vary by date and session. Skating is for ages 3 and over; adult-supervision rules apply. You can purchase tickets via the event link.

📍LOCATION DETAILS
Enter via Lime Tree Avenue, Luton, LU1 4LF, and follow event signs rather than signs for Luton Hoo Hotel (not Luton Hoo Hotel). Arrive at least 30 minutes before your first booked experience.

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✨️ Experience an all-new Illuminated experience at Ashridge House, inspired by the beloved Christmas poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore.

🗓 2026 OPENING DATES
▪️20th - 22nd November
▪️26th - 29th November
▪️2nd - 6th December
▪️9th - 24th December
▪️26th - 31st December
▪️1st - 2nd January 2027

🕓 TIMES
The first entry varies between 4pm & 4.30pm and the last entry varies between 7.30pm & 8pm, depending on your chosen visit date.

🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Follow a reimagined trail through the historic Ashridge Estate, where enchanting light, sound and storytelling bring festive wonder to life at every turn.

As Hertfordshire's largest Christmas light trail, Illuminated 2026 unveils brand-new installations, spectacular projection transforming the House, and immersive moments designed to delight all ages.

🎁 MARKET
Before or after your journey, explore our expanded and newly located Christmas market, featuring seasonal treats, warming drinks and Christmas shopping.

👣 HOW LONG WILL THE TRAIL TAKE?
You can explore the trail at your own pace, enjoying the installations as quickly or slowly as you like. On average, the trail will take approximately 60-75 minutes.

ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
This outdoor event features light installations placed at various points around our Grade II* listed gardens. We have taken every step to make as many areas as possible accessible to visitors. However, due to the scale and nature of the gardens and grounds, we cannot always guarantee full accessibility. 

Please be aware the trail includes bright flashing lights, busy crowds, music & pyrotechnics.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
▪️Wednesday & Thursday's

🎟 TICKET COST FROM:
▪️Adult: £24.50
▪️Child (4-16): £15.40
▪️Senior (65+): £22.00
▪️Family of 4: £72.00
▪️Under 4's: FREE
▪️Carer: FREE

*Prices vary by date and time. Peak, standard, and off-peak rates apply.

🎩 The Bells are Tolling...the Spirits are nearly here! A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story is nearly upon TADS Theatre, Toddington, Bedfordshire! If you're looking for a timeless classic to start off your festive season, then look no further!

Will Scrooge be able to change his ways before the last bell tolls?

The bar and raffle is cash and card.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Fri 4 Dec 2026: 7:30PM
▪️Sat 5 Dec 2026: 7:30PM
▪️Sun 6 Dec 2026: 2:30PM
▪️Fri 11 Dec 2026: 7:30PM
▪️Sat 12 Dec 2026: 2:30PM & 7:30PM

🎟 TICKET COST: From £9.62 - £12.83