🦌 Rushden Christmas Light Switch On 2026
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Time: 12:00
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a fantastic programme of live entertainment, performances and activities for all ages, before gathering for the highlight of the day - the official switching-on of Rushden's Christmas lights by the Mayor of Rushden at 4.30pm.
🦌 What to Expect
There will be a variety of festive attractions and entertainment throughout the day, including:
✨️Fairground attractions
✨️Reindeer
✨️Live performances and local entertainment
✨️Juggler
✨️Free face painting
✨️Balloon modelling
✨️Santa's Grotto
✨️Granny Turismo
✨️Local traders
✨️Food stalls
✨️Local radio station- Beat Route Radio.
16 other events on this day
🌟 Shefford Winter Fair 2026 - Robert Bloomfield Academy
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🎁 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Winter Fair is a highlight in the school calendar and much loved by students, parents, staff and visitors alike. We will have 36 stalls packed full of Christmas gifts and treats, alongside 4 fundraising stalls which are managed by staff and students, plus refreshments and some festive music to put you in the mood for Christmas!
All of your Christmas shopping needs under one roof!
🪙 ENTRY FEE
▪️Adults £1
▪️Under 18’s FREE.
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
Anyone interested in having a stall should register on our website. Avoid scammers, the only genuine representatives of this event are River Dream Events, Shefford Local and Lesley Whiteman and Lesley Whiteman Social Media.
🎅 Santa's Grotto Experience 2026 - Frosts, Willington
Time: 09:30 - 19:00
🗓 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
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2026
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Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🗓 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.
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☃️ Wixams Winter Wonderland 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style as Wixams Winter Wonderland returns BIGGER and BETTER!
🎡 MORE RIDES!
More fun for adults and children alike!
🎭 FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
A fantastic range of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
🎅 SANTA IS COMING!
That’s right… Father Christmas himself will be making a special visit!
🛍️ FESTIVE CRAFTS & GIFTS!
Browse a fantastic range of stalls packed with unique finds and Christmas goodies.
🍔 AMAZING STREET FOOD!
Tuck into some delicious treats from our awesome street food traders.
🚍 🎄 Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market Coach Trip From Bedfordshire
Time: 09:00 - 21:00
📍PICK UP POINTS
Futures House/Bedford Route
▪️09.00 - Futures House, LU3 3QB
▪️09.10 - Streatley Turn Bus Stop on Luton Rd A6
▪️09.15 - Barton-Le-Clay, Memorial Bus Stop
▪️09.30 - Wixam's Retirement Village Bus Stop
▪️09.45 - Bedford, Bus Stop on River Street
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market is a festive event held in the historic town famous for being the
Visitors can explore a wide variety of stalls selling handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, crafts, clothing and local products. There are also plenty of festive foods and drinks to enjoy, including sweet treats, hot
🕘 TIMES
You'll get 5 hours of free time in Stratford Christmas Market. Estimated time back to your drop off point will be between 8-9pm at the latest. Subject to traffic.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult: £30
Child: £25 (16 & Under)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
Tel No: 01582 722626
🎅 Stopsley Christmas Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
STOPSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET
📍 Stopsley Baptist Church, LU2 7XP
⏰ 11am – 3pm
✨ Festive stalls
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
☕ The Market Café
📸 Mini photoshoots
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
📍 St Thomas’ Church, LU2 7UL
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🕯️ Followed by a Christingle service at 4:15pm.
🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO
Pop along on between 11am and 3pm You can book your ticket here to meet the big man himself for just £5 per child and £1 per accompanying visitor.
🎄 Organised in partnership between Stopsley Baptist Church and St Thomas’ Church. A lovely opportunity to enjoy some festive activities, browse the stalls and get into the Christmas spirit with the family!
🎁 Knebworth Christmas Fair 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 27th November - *10am - 4pm
▪️Saturday 28th November - *10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 29th November - *10am - 4pm
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Packed with Christmas gifts, presents for all the family and delicious festive food and drink, this really is a yuletide event that everyone can enjoy. Come along and enjoy this festive feast of fun.
Set against the historic backdrop of Knebworth House, this popular annual event is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season with family and friends.
Please note that tickets on the gate will be subject to availability. To guarantee entry, we strongly recommend booking online in advance.
🅿️ PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARKING (INCLUDING BLUE BADGE PARKING) IS ON GRASS. PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE FOOTWEAR.
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
For exhibitor enquiries please call:
01702 549623
🎟 TICKET COST: From £5 - £16.50
*Please note that standard entry is from 10am. Premium and Premium Plus entry is from 9.30am only.
🚍🎄 Coach Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 09:00 - 19:30 Price: £25.00
🗓 CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2026
🎄Tuesday 24th Nov — Winchester
🎄Saturday 28th Nov— Stratford-upon-Avon
🎄Sunday 6th Dec — Rochester
🎄Thursday 17th Dec — Canterbury
🚍 PICK UP LOCATIONS
📍Arlesey Library (with free weekend parking)
📍Outside COOP, Stotfold
📍Lytton Road near Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
📍Outside John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City
📍The Dutch Nursery, Great North Road, Brookmans Park, Hatfield (free parking, postcode AL9 6ND)
📍Hemel Hempstead
📍St Albans
📍Harpenden
📍Wheathampstead
🎟 VIEW THE DEAL HERE
🎁 Christmas Craft Festival - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 28th November: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 29th November: 10am - 4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Over 20 stalls each day: Some examples of the beautiful crafts include Jewellery, Cards, Candles, Xmas decorations, Mugs, Painted wood, Book craft, Sweets, Bags, Table favours, Cushions and lots more.
✨️ Face painting and crafts for children
✨️ Children’s tombolas
✨️ Festive café offering warming mulled beverages, cake & snacks
✨️ Christmas music provided by Bedford Health Radio outside broadcast
🅿️ FREE PARKING
🪙 ENTRY COST
Entry £1 for adults - children free
Proceeds support people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
Bedford MS Therapy Centre
Tel : 01234 325781
✨️ Delapré Abbey Winter Light Trail 2026 - Northampton
Time: 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️27 November - 30 November
▪️2 December - 24 December
▪️27 December - 31 December
▪️2 January 2027
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a never-before-seen trail, explore a brand new route filled with enchanting new displays, a mesmerising soundscape and plenty of interactive installations to delight all ages! The trail is just over 1 mile long.
🔥 Marshmallow toasting
🌭 Independent food vendors
🍷 Mulled wine & frosty biers
🍫 Hot chocolate
🎿 Mini chalets
♿️ Accessible trail
🐕🦺 Dog friendly and more…!
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking for the light trail is £10, with £1 of this going towards the Delapré Abbey Trust.
Blue badge holders will receive free car parking, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE. Please bring your blue badge with you. When parking is not available during the booking process, this means that it is fully booked. Please seek alternative parking options.
FAQ'S
🎟 TICKET COST FROM:
▪️Super Off Peak from £12.50
▪️Off Peak from £14.00
▪️Standard from: £16.50
▪️Peak from: £19.00
✨️ BG's Christmas Fayre 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th November: 10am - 3pm
▪️Sunday 29th November: 10am - 3pm
🎁 WHAT TO EXPECT
Featuring 20 craft stalls on each day as well as food tastings throughout the shop, a festive menu in the cafe, a children's scavenger hunt and a Christmas Raffle!
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 319215
🌟 Huntingdon Christmas Lights 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Huntingdon Town Council in Huntingdon town centre for a day packed with festive fun, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, culminating in the official switch on of Huntingdon's Christmas Lights at 6pm.
✨ Live stage entertainment
🎅 Santa's Grotto
🎠 Fairground rides
🎁 Community stalls
🍔 Food & drink vendors
🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm
Whether you're starting your Christmas celebrations, meeting up with friends and family, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, we'd love to see you there.
This year, the Christmas Lights Switch On is a standalone event, with the Christmas Markets taking place on the three Saturdays throughout December.
✨️ Nativity at Johnsons of Old Hurst 2026
Time: 17:30 - 20:00
🎼 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for an evening of carols, nativity re-enactments, animals and Christmas magic. All ticket proceeds go to St. Peters Church, Old Hurst.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Ticket (16+): £6.50
▪️Children Ticket (2-15): £5.50
▪️Child Under 2: Free
🌿 Christmas Wreath Making at The Panacea Museum, Bedford - 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Price: £10.00
EVENT DETAILS
We will provide some basic foliage, but do please bring foliage that you would like to use.Please bring along secateurs if you have them.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Limited to 14 people per session. £10.00 per person, includes wreath base and a hot drink.
🎄 Great Barford Christmas Light Switch On 2026
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Come and join the village Christmas celebrations with live music from Bedford Brass Band, Christmas lights and a visit from Santa!
✨️ Live performance by Bedford Brass Band
✨️ Christmas tree lights switch-on
✨️ Meet Santa!
🍕 Food & Refreshments
✨️ Coffee and cakes caravan
✨️ Pizza van
✨️ Ice cream and hot dessert van
🎁 Stalls & Activities
✨️ Chocolate stall
✨️ Christmas wreath and table decoration stall
✨️ Fun and games stall
✨️ Church stall
📍LOCATION
High Street / Willoughby Close, Great Barford (opposite the Post Office)
🎅 Hertfordshire Zoo Christmas Wonderland 2026
Time: 09:30 - 20:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️21st & 22nd November
▪️28th & 29th November
▪️5th & 6th December
▪️12th & 13th December
▪️19th - 24th December
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
This year, we’ve gone bigger and better than ever, bringing you our most spectacular Christmas Wonderland yet, FIVE times the size of last year!
🚂 Polar Express - Climb aboard our magical Roar’ient Express and journey into a world of Christmas wonder!
ℹ️ Our Polar Express is a digital immersive experience using screens and festive visuals to take families on a magical journey towards the North Pole. Please note that this is a digital experience rather than a physical train journey
✨ Discover over 25 dazzling light displays!
📮 Write a letter to Santa!
🥕 Make magical reindeer food!
🔥 Toast marshmallows with Mrs Claus!
🎅 Meet Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto!
And that’s not all! With even more festive surprises waiting to be discovered, this is one Christmas experience you won’t want to miss!
ℹ️ FAQ'S
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child tickets starting from £18.50
▪️Adult tickets starting from £19.50
Please note: the World of Animals & World of Dinosaurs will be closed during our evening Christmas Wonderland sessions. Evening tickets provide access to the Christmas Wonderland experience only and do not include access to the animal areas of Hertfordshire Zoo.
