DATES: 
15 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
 
Inclusive Relaxed Sessions Are on Saturday 30th November, Sunday 1st December and Wednesday 4th December 2024 and are highlighted in light blue when you select your timeslot.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS

Visit Santa and Meet his Newest Reindeer, Norbert!


In Middleton Hall in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (near John Lewis)
The magic of Christmas is returning this November 2024, and this year’s Grotto experience is more enchanting than ever!

🦌 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2024?
We’re thrilled to introduce Norbert, Santa’s newest reindeer.

📖 IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE
Families are welcomed into Santa’s wondrous reindeer stable, where they can experience the story of Santa’s newest reindeer, Norbert, in a heartwarming, immersive adventure.
Norbert’s story is one of courage, kindness, and the joy of embracing our differences.

🦌 NORBERT THE REINDEER
Norbert is an adorable reindeer puppet, who communicates through his elf puppeteer, to interact with the children as his special story of Christmas magic unfolds.

🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
On their way to meet Santa, children will: make reindeer food in the craft workshop to take home with them, before finally stopping off at Santa's Grotto where they will have the opportunity to take a family photo with the big man himself and receive a gift!

 The full experience lasts around 30 minutes.  

TICKET PRICE:
🔸️Children - £15.50
  • 🔸️Adults - £6
  • 🔸️Baby Under One: £5
(All prices exclude 10% booking fee)

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THE SLEIGH RIDE - £6 pp

Restrictions and advice:
  1. ▪️Not suitable for children under 2
  2. ▪️Children younger than 3 should sit on an adult’s lap, the adult/ guardian should not wear VR goggles and be in control of the child at all times.
  3. ▪️Not suitable for pregnant women
  4. ▪️Not suitable for people who suffer from epilepsy or have a history of seizures
▪️May cause motion sickness or feelings of vertigo

🛷 SLEIGH RIDE DETAILS
Welcome aboard our Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride! You’ve been specially selected to help us test out Santa’s brand new sleigh! Led by our very own D.A.S.H, you’ll be transported across the globe (and even into space!) as we give the sleigh a trial flight before Christmas Eve.

🛤 Hold on to your hats and antlers everyone, this could be a bumpy ride…

☃️ Seating up to 8 people, this virtual reality experience offers a perfect family attraction during the festive period! Once aboard, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the virtual bay using our HD VR headsets. The sleigh’s movements have been specially designed to mirror those of the full 360 degree experience and along with surround sound, you will embark on a fully immersive ride and a truly festive feast for the eyes!

🎟 SLEIGH RIDE TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are £6 per person and can be purchased online with grotto tickets, or without grotto tickets, you can also purchase a ticket at the office located near the grotto in Middleton Hall.

✅️ YOU CAN BOOK TICKETS FOR SANTA'S GROTTO & A SLEIGH RIDE  VIA THE EVENT LINK

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Time: 19:30

🪖 ABOUT BILLY BILLINGHAM
Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Spend an extraordinary evening with him, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story. For these exclusive live events, Billy will share stories of his astonishing experiences; from leaving school at 11 and running with gangs in Birmingham before joining the Royal Marine cadets and Parachute Regiment, to rising to the rank of sergeant major in the SAS and undertaking dozens of classified and extremely dangerous missions.

He'll consider the 20 years he spent serving in countless warzones, winning a commendation for bravery and being awarded an MBE by the Queen, before embracing the life of a bodyguard to celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. Finally, Billy will take us behind the scenes of SAS: Who Dares Wins, where he has gained a reputation for excellence, honesty and integrity, supporting his fellow DS, but also intimidating and inspiring the contestants who take on the demanding challenges each week.

Educating, entertaining, and enthralling in equal measure, and with the chance to pose your questions to the man himself, this event will inspire those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it - the SAS way.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Call the box office for information and to book tickets, wheelchair users are not currently able to book tickets online.

☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80

Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Price: £59.50

🐕Join us for a fun and interactive half day training workshop. Designed with input from vets to give dog owners and people who work with dogs the confidence to act in an emergency.

We will cover: The role of a first aider and legal compliance The primary survey Vitals CPR including practical Choking Seizures Canine shock GDV Burns & scalds Poisoning Heat stroke Bleeds and bandaging Road traffic collisions Fractures

✅️ BOOK VIA THE EVENT LINK
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Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐾 Family Fun Christmas Fete & Dog Show. Join us for a jolly good time at our Christmas Fete and Dog Show, where festive fun meets furry friends at Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes!

EVENT DETAILS

🎅 Meet Santa Claus: Have your little ones (both children and dogs) share their wishes with Santa and capture the magical moment with a photo!

🎁 Local Stalls: Discover unique gifts and festive goodies from our local artisans and vendors.

🎶 Live Entertainment: Enjoy Christmas music, Live Tapathon entry and dazzling performances that will keep the whole family entertained.

🍔 Food Trucks: Savor delicious treats and hearty meals from a variety of food trucks offering something for everyone.

🐕 Dog Show 12pm - 2pm: Watch adorable dogs strut their stuff in our festive dog show. Prizes for the best dressed, best tricks, and more!

🌟 Family Activities: Fun games, face painting, and crafts to keep the little ones busy and in the holiday spirit.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐶 Don't Miss Out! Come along and celebrate the festive season with us. It's the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with your family and pets.See you there for a pawsome Christmas celebration!

ℹ️ STALL INFORMATION
For a stall or more information email 

📧 loopypawstowcester@gmail.com or message Loopypaws on facebook. 

💖 Sponsored by: Loopypaws

Shuttleworth in Lights 2024
Fri 15 Nov 2024 - Sun 15 Dec 2024

🌠 Come and explore the world-famous Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden in a way you’ve never seen them before!
Literally shining the light on what makes us unique – our 199 year old Regency style Swiss Garden and our world-famous Shuttleworth Collection full of vintage aircraft and vehicles.


🍷 BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE:
Grab a cup of hot chocolate or maybe even mulled wine from our coffee pod before purchasing your glow sticks at the box office and making your way through the gates and into the historic Swiss Garden – lit up in spectacular new ways.

🌟 WHAT TO SEE:
Follys, fountains, bridges, vases, trees & shrubs and mini houses – the Swiss Garden was constructed 199 years ago and continues to surprise to this day – whether you’re a first timer or a life-timer there’s sure to be new views to discover and new features to excite as you meander the intimate route through our quaint historic garden.

🏍 THE FINAL PART OF THE ILLUMINATED TRAIL;
The Collection – takes you through the 100+ years of aviation and automotive history packed into our six hangars; from the WW1 aircraft that soared above no-man’s land to those that have starred in Hollywood blockbusters, steam engines, buses, motorbikes and carriages and so much more – there’s something for everyone!

PRICING
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£12.50: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Early Bird Adult
🔸️£8.00: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Early Bird Child (2 - 16)
🔸️£10.00: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Early Bird Member & Concession
🔸️£1.50: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Glow Stick
🔸️£0.00: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Infant 
(0-2)
🔸️£0.00: Shuttleworth in Lights 2024 - Carer
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Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🎊 The annual Christmas Cracker Street Festival in St Albans comes back for 2024!

A free event for the whole family with food and arts and crafts stalls, live music, and plenty of festive light installations. 

🗺 WHERE?
St Peter's Street and Marketplace, St Albans city centre, Hertfordshire.