🎄 Are you going to the Flitwick Christmas lights switch on Sunday 24th November 2024?

🖍 Please join us at Kings Church in Flitwick for FREE craft activities for the kids between 3pm - 4.45pm. We would love to see you!

All things craft, handmade and unique stall holders at Wootton Community Centre.

🛍 STALLS
25+ traders, lots of new and unique items.

🍰 FOOD
A Cafe will be run by WI with homemade cakes and treats.

🎁 Find a little gift for someone special this Christmas.

DATES:
22nd Nov - 31st Dec 2024
(Not open 25th, 26th December 24)

TIMES:
16:00 - 22:30

✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Embark on a glittering adventure with the whole family this winter…  Discover over a mile of magical illuminations, captivating soundscapes and interactive displays, throughout Delapré Abbey’s stunning grounds and woodland!

PLUS
🎿 Apres ski lodge bar & chalets
🌭 Local independent food vendors
🎡 Kids funfair amusements
🔥 Marshmallow toasting

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed. Please ensure dogs are kept on their lead at all times during your visit.

♿️ IS THE TRAIL ACCESSIABLE?
The Light Trail has been designed to be as accessible as possible, a lot of the route is on hard standing paths and is approximately one mile in length. There is however uneven ground and no hard standing in the woodland areas. If it rains, it may get muddy, and access may be difficult in this area. Four-wheel drive buggies are advisable. If you have access requirements and the day you have purchased for has adverse weather, then please contact us and we will amend your booking for a future date.
The food village will be accessible as well as wheelchair user friendly. Disabled parking is free and toilet facilities are available.

🛴 CAN I BRING A SCOOTER, BICYCLE, KIDDY CART?
Unfortunately not. The trail will be too busy and the paths are not suitable.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking for the light trail is £3, with £1 of this going towards the Delapré Abbey Trust.
♿️ Blue badge holders will receive free car parking, please bring your blue badge with you.
Please note during peak periods, there may be times we divert you to our off-site overflow car parks.

OFF PEAK
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child/Senior: £13
▪️Family: £55

STANDARD
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child/Senior: £15
▪️Family: £60

PEAK
▪️Adult: £22.50
▪️Child/Senior: £17
▪️Family: £65

🧒 WHAT COUNTS AS A CHILD?
A child is someone aged 3-15, inclusive.
For children aged 2 and under, it is free of charge, however you need to obtain a free infant ticket when purchasing adult tickets.

🎅 The Santa Express is heading for the North Pole Station, destination…..Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Wonderland at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village.

Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW for a fabulous, festive 50 minutes experience including a trip on Santa’s Special Funfair ride for every child.

DATES FOR 2024:

▪️Sat 23rd Nov.       ▪️Fri 13th Dec
▪️Sun 24th Nov.      ▪️Sat 14th Dec
▪️Sat 30th Nov.       ▪️Sun 15th Dec
▪️Sun 1st Dec.        ▪️Mon 16th Dec
▪️Mon 2nd Dec.      ▪️Wed 18th Dec
▪️Thurs 5th Dec.     ▪️Thur 19th Dec
▪️Fri 6th Dec.           ▪️Fri 20th Dec
▪️Sat 7th Dec.          ▪️Sat 21st Dec
▪️Sun 8th Dec.         ▪️Sun 22nd Dec
▪️Mon 9th Dec.        ▪️Mon 23rd Dec
▪️Thurs 12th Dec.   ▪️Tues 24th Dec

EVENT DETAILS

🧝‍♂️FIRST STOP FUN WITH THE ELVES
First stop is a visit to Buffer and Stoker in their Engine Shed. These clever Elves will help you design your own Santa Express decoration to take home with you whilst entertaining you with jokes and fun.

🦌MAGICAL REINDEER FOOD
Full steam ahead to the Junction Shed to meet Mr P the Station Master. He has just received a delivery of Christmassy letters from Rudolph, one for every child, and your magical reindeer food ready for Christmas Eve. Mr P the Station Master will also help you make your own special wish upon a star.

🚂CHRISTMAS RIDE
Conductor, the Elf will then lead the way and give each a child a ticket for Santa’s special Christmas ride.

🎅MEET SANTA
At the end of the Station you will find Santa and Mrs Claus in their cosy sitting room, where Santa will have a story for you and a present for each child, enjoy your own special time with him and there will be the opportunity for you to take that memorable photograph.

☃️FOLLOW THE SNOW TRAIL
Wrap up warm and step outside onto the North Pole Station and climb aboard The Santa Express for more magical photographs. The fun doesn’t stop there, follow the snow trail to find Santa’s special Christmas ride and say “hello” to Chilly Elf and the North Pole Snowman, don’t forget the photo opportunities along the way.

COST
❄️ ADULT: £5.99
❄️ CHILD : £17.49
❄️ UNDER 1: £7.99

🎟 TO BOOK TICKETS CLICK THE EVENT LINK WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BOOKING PAGE  TO SELECT AN AVAILABLE DATE AND TIME.

⭐️ DATES: 23rd & 24th November 24

🎄 All things Christmas, with Vintage & Handmade gifts galore at a stunning location -Turvey House

 ☕️ Refreshments available.

 🎟 ADMISSION: £4

🅿️ FREE ONSITE PARKING

🛍 On the last Sunday of each month, we will be welcoming an array of small, independent local businesses to our Woburn Sands Centre Frosts.

🎁 Come and try fresh produce, scout out new homeware and find the best gifts.

☕️ Why not treat yourself to some refreshments in the cafe/restaurant.

23 Nov - 22 Dec 2024

DAYS OPEN ONLY ON:
▪️Wednesday
▪️Thursday
▪️Friday
▪️Saturday
▪️Sunday

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Step through the wardrobe and into the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas. Experience the enchantment of C.S. Lewis’ "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" as Wrest Park transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and scenes from the beloved story.

❄️ THE WHITE WITCH
Explore the beautifully decorated house, where The White Witch has cast her spell, making it always winter and never Christmas. Journey your way through Narnia, escaping the Witch’s spell and end your adventure in the magical throne room.

👣 GARDEN TRAIL
Outside, continue into the gardens for an enchanting Narnia-themed trail for families to enjoy, included in the ticket price. 

🎠 THE FAIRGROUND IS ONLY OPEN AT WEEKENDS
On weekends, you can also enjoy the festive atmosphere with wintry fairground rides available for £5 for unlimited rides, which you can pay for on site. Don’t miss this magical adventure, perfect for families and fans of Narnia!

🚨UPDATED NOW SOLD OUT!
🎅I’d like to attend Father Christmas at Wrest Park too, is that possible?
Dates: 30 Nov – 22 December
Cost: £9.50
Yes! There’s an extra charge to visit Father Christmas, so you’ll need to add a ticket to see Father Christmas on the ‘enhance your visit’ page while booking.

☕️ AFTERNOON TEAS
Available:
23rd November – 22 December,
Wed-Sundays from 12:00 - 15:20
Come and join us in celebrating Christmas with a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the grand dinning room within the main house, including savoury tarts, pigs in blankets, smoked salmon blinis and a selection of sweet treats. Served with tea or coffee or for that extra special indulgence, why not add Prosecco!

We also have a delicious Christmas Tea for the little ones which includes finger sandwiches, houmous & crudities, pigs in blankets, mini-Christmas doughnut and fresh fruit. Served with either a juice or milkshake or can be upgraded to a luxury hot chocolate.

☕️ AFTERNOON TEAS CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR BOOKING AT CHECKOUT FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE
Afternoon Teas can be added to your ticket at the check out. If booking alongside one of our other festive activities, please give 1 hour before or after your other booking to ensure you have time to fully enjoy all your onsite experiences.

🐶 Are dogs allowed to visit too?
Dogs are welcome into the grounds at Wrest Park, but are not able to enter the house.

♿️ Is the event suitable for those with accessibility needs?
The event takes place inside Wrest Park Mansion House, on the ground floor, and goes into Wrest Park’s grounds.  Some of the route may be on uneven terrain or involve steps, but the majority of the trail will be accessible to wheelchairs. The house is not accessible for mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs. There are a number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire from our reception on: reception.
📧 wrestpark@english-heritage.org.uk
Accessible toilets and blue badge holder parking is available at Wrest Park.

⭐️ ENGLISH HERITAGE MEMBERS - FREE ENTRY
This event is included in the standard entry price and English Heritage Members and any associated organisations get free entry. There is an additional charge to visit Father Christmas, for the Victorian fairground rides and for the afternoon tea, which Members will need to pay for. Father Christmas and the festive afternoon tea can be booked as an add-on in advance.

🎟 TICKETS WITHOUT DONATION COST:
▪️Adult: £12.70
▪️Concession: £11.30
▪️Child: £7.70
▪️2 adults & upto 3 children: £33.10
▪️1 adult & upto 3 children: £20.40

⛸️ From 18th November 2024 - 2nd January 2025, Woburn Sands Emporium has a 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.

WHAT DOES YOUR TICKET INCLUDE?
Tickets include skate hire and 45 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience!

New for 2024: Discounted Family tickets!

Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome! Why not book a session today?

DIFFERENT SESSIONS AVAILABLE

🧒Toddler sessions
Under 4s go free. Additional adult/child as per off peak/peak prices. Free skating aid subject to availability.

♿️ SEN sessions
Wheelchairs 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.
Off-peak:
SEN Child (under 15): £5.50
SEN Teen/Adult (15+): £8
Carer / Additional Teen/Adult (15+): £8
Peak:
SEN Child (under 15): £11
SEN Teen/Adult (15+): £16
Carer / Additional Teen/Adult (15+): £16
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🎟 TICKET PRICES

⭐️OFF-PEAK:
Off-Peak Days: 18th Nov - 12th Dec excluding Sat 7th & Sun 8th Dec.
Child (under 15): £5.50
Teen/Adult (15+): £8
1 Adult & 2 children: £18
2 Adults & 1 Child: £20
2 Adults & 2 children: £25

⭐️PEAK:
Peak Days:
Sat 7th, Dec, Sun 8th Dec, Fri 13th Dec - 2nd Jan.
Child (under 15): £11
Teen/Adult (15+): £16
1 Adult & 2 Children: £36
2 Adults & 1 Child: £40
Family 2 Adults & 2 children: £50

🎊Exclusive Hire
Exclusive session hire of the rink for up to 70 people: £600

CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ 01908 881061
📧 hello@wsemporium.co.

🎄Our Christmas Market is back at Barnfield for 2024!

Our Christmas Market will be held at Barnfield College in Luton on 23 and 24 November 2024, 10am – 4pm. Every year we welcome around 1,500 shoppers through the doors.

ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
Stallholder spaces are now open, so if you missed out last year, or want to return for another year, book your space today.

We’re giving stallholders the option to book a space for just the Saturday or Sunday, or even the entire weekend. If you choose to join us for the entire weekend, you will save up to 10% on the cost.

So, if you’re an avid crafter or run a small business, join us at our annual Christmas Market – you don’t want to miss out!

💡AN IDEA FOR A DAY OUT WITH THE FAMILY - BARGAINS, GREAT FOOD WHILE SUPPORTING A CHARITY -
A little gem in Bedfordshire!

🎄 Emmaus Christmas shop in Carlton is open and ready for shoppers. You will find the shop located in the chapel.

OPENING TIMES
▪️Wednesday - Sunday
▪️10am - 4pm

🛍WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
With a huge range of preloved and other items such as furniture, homeware, clothes, toys, books and more you can make a morning or afternoon exploring the area. An absolute gem in Bedfordshire!

🥪 THE BISTRO CAFE (Dog friendly)
⭐️Recommended by Whatsup Bedfordshire - We love this place!

Currently offering hot or cold sausage rolls as well as other pastries, filled croissants, filled baguettes, hot soup and roll, plus many delicious cakes, tea & coffee. Catering for gluten free & vegan.

🍳All-day breakfast is available from:
▪️10am – 3pm from Wednesday to Sunday

🎄 The Harpenden Christmas Carnival is a lively occasion with an abundance of:
⭐️Live entertainment,
⭐️Activities,
⭐️Food and drink,
⭐️Outdoor bars and music 
⭐️Christmas Farmers’ Market.
⭐️Santa and his cheeky elves will be at the event again this year and there will be the opportunity to see them in the Procession as well as in his Grotto.

🎅 THE PROCESSION BEGINS AT 3PM
The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. This year its theme is "A Harpenden Winter Wonderland" and the Town Council has opened the opportunity to join in to even more groups than before, making it an even bigger showstopper at the event. The Pipes and Drums will lead the parade as tradition dictates, closely followed by Santa and his elves. Joining them are stilt walkers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows groups, Police Cadets, Harpenden Colts FC, schools, entertainers, musicians, community groups and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment split between the two. We’re delighted to welcome SASA School of Performing Arts, Hurst Children’s Theatre Group, Rock Choir, the Gang Show and many other fabulous local performers to the main stage. The Mini Stage on Harpenden Common will include a variety of music and children’s entertainment including the Elves Show and Strike Free, talented musicians from Roundwood School.

🎄 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 5PM
The Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm by The Town Mayor, Cllr Pip Liver, together with the winner of the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition, a design competition open to children in Harpenden. This is always a show stopping moment for the Town and a time to appreciate the hospitality and breadth of the best of Harpenden.

🧦 CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Craft Workshops will take place as usual in Park Hall, including children’s Christmas stocking decorating, Christmas sack printing, and wreath making.

👨‍🚒 EMERGENCY SERVICE OPEN DAY
Alongside the event, the fantastic Christmas Emergency Services Open Day will also be taking place again this year at the Harpenden Fire Station.

🧒 LOST & FOUND WRISTBANDS
For families attending with young children, there will be free lost child wristbands available at the Town Council Information Tent.

🅿️ PARKING
Free parking for the event will be available at the Station car park starting at 12 noon; because of expected high attendance the Town Council encourages people to walk to the event where possible.

🎅 Get into the festive spirit and build some memories by coming down to our FREE Santa’s arrival event at your local Dobbies. We will give him a big community welcome with local groups and performers, special treats for all the family and photo opportunities with big guy himself at Dobbies in Milton Keynes!

▪️Please note this is a community event and the experiences will differ across stores with different groups getting involved.

🎟 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK TO SECURE YOUR VISIT

🎄 Join us for Christmas lights switch on and carol singing on Sunday 24th November 2024, in Flitwick Town Square.

TIMES
▪️We will start at 3pm
▪️The official light switch will be at 5pm.

WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ There will also be mulled wine and mince pies, 
⭐️ Street entertainment, 
⭐️ Food vendors, 
⭐️ Fun fairs,
⭐️ Stalls, and much more. 

🎅 Watch out for Santa!

DATES:
▪️Saturday 23rd November 24
▪️Sunday 24th November 24

⛄️EVENT DETAILS
How about a touch of frost to get the festivities started? The Stanwick Lakes celebrations start with our popular Frost Fair .

🛍 Shop local this Christmas and support an array of artisan sellers and crafters offering a variety handmade/sourced items, perfect for gifts, stocking fillers… or to keep for yourself.

⭐️ This event is entirely FREE to attend.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.

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🦆ABOUT STANWICK LAKES
Stanwick Lakes is also a recreational site that offers a whole host of activities to keep families happy for a full day including an adventure playground, assault course, adventure trail, cycle hire, walking routes and cafe.

🌿 Join us for a fun afternoon of Christmas wreath making at Stewartby Village Hall.

WHATS INCLUDED
No experience is necessary, all materials provided. A fun and creative way to start the festive season!

☕️ Refreshments included.

🎟 BOOK ON EVENTBRITE VIA THE EVENT LINK 

🎄 The Woburn Sands Christmas Fayre is a wonderful, local event open to all. 

WHAT TO EXPECT...
🎶 Live Music
😋 Street Food
🛍 Craft & Community Stalls
🎡 Funfair
🎟 Raffle
🎅 Meet Santa Claus

🎅 MEET SANTA
Santa will be arriving at 1pm and his grotto is based in the library. The tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis and they sell out quick so head down early if you want to grab a slot

✨ LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4.30pm
The Christmas light switch on will be at 4:30pm and Santa himself will be turning on our beautiful big Christmas tree, with the help of a special Princess guest!

 🎶 CAROLS
We will have Christmas carols and fabulous singing from Encore Theatre Company, Swallowfield Lower School and St Bernadette’s Catholic School on the day. Come along and support the young children with lots of clapping and a fabulous audience.

🅿️ PARKING & ROAD CLOSURE
The high street will be closed all day, so parking is very limited. If you are local, please walk up if you are able. If you are travelling to Woburn Sands and parking in a residential area, please park mindfully.

🧑‍🎄 The Roving Canal Traders are joining the Globe Inn Linslade along the Grand Union canal towpath to bring you some magical Christmas shopping.

WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Illuminated boats
⭐️ Crafts & gifts
⭐️ Food & drink

STALLS
🔸️Inspired Home Crafts
🔸️Crooked House Crafts
🔸️Little Pen's Trading Company
🔸️Moonstone Creations GB
🔸️Narrowboat Wobbly
🔸️Wakamata Ndoto
🔸️Star Crafts
🔸️Daisy's Baking Butty
🔸️Winty Crafts
🔸️Hand built by Laser

DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 22nd Nov: 12pm - 8.30pm
▪️Saturday 23rd Nov: 12pm - 8.30pm
▪️Sunday 24th Nov: 12pm - 5pm

🤔 AN IDEA
Why not book a table and enjoy some delicious food alongside the Canal Traders at The Globe Inn (A greene king pub/restaurant) to make the most of your day/evening. The phone number for this is:
☎️ 01525 373338