🎅 BACK FOR 2024... The popular Santa's Grotto Experience is back at The Emporium in Woburn Sands! Adapted SEN sessions with longer times in between sessions to allow the journey to the grotto to be enjoyed in good time taking into account any wheelchair users etc.

DATES:
▪️
Saturday 30th November 
▪️Sunday 1st December
▪️Saturday 7th December
▪️Sunday 8th December
▪️Saturday 14th December
▪️Sunday 15th December
▪️Wednesday 18th December
▪️Thursday 19th December
▪️Friday 20th December 
▪️Saturday 21st December
▪️Sunday 22nd December
▪️Monday 23rd December
▪️Tuesday 24th December  

TIMES: Options between 9am - 9.50am


✨️ SEN SESSIONS
These exclusive family sessions also make sure that there is minimal queuing, minimal crowds and the noise level will be reduced to ensure that you and your family will enjoy your visit to Santa's grotto to meet the man himself and the magical experience on the way to the grotto.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Make some magical memories this Christmas as one of Santa's elves greets you as you arrive and then you will walk through different themes, taking in the sights and sounds on the way to the grotto to be greeted by the man himself where children will be able to chat with Santa and receive a present.

1️⃣ WALK BY SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Go past Santa’s Workshop and mailroom on the way where presents get wrapped and letters to Santa are sorted through!

2️⃣ MAKE SOME REINDEER FOOD
Stop off at the Reindeer Food Bar to prepare and bag up some reindeer food to take home ready to leave out on Christmas Eve!

3️⃣ PHOTO WITH SANTA
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)

A photograph will be taken with Santa and will be available to purchase as an additional extra, either as a print in a presentation folder or a gift item such as a bauble or snow block (subject to availability). This is an optional extra and there is no obligation to purchase.

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions are per booking, so you will get to enjoy the experience as a family group.

🎟 COST

  • ⭐️Santa's Grotto Experience SEN Accompanying Adult/Carer: £5.00

  • ⭐️Santa's Grotto Experience SEN - Child: £16.00

  • ⭐️Santa's Grotto Experience SEN - Adult: £16.00

  • ⭐️Additional Child: £16.00

Other events on this day


Time: 11:00 - 16:00 Price: £2.00

Our Christmas Gift & Craft Fair in Bedford will take place John Bunyan Sports Centre in Bedford.

🎁 It’s our biggest event yet with around 100 stalls! We will have a variety of unique crafts, artwork, gifts and food that will make perfect Christmas presents that your friends and family will LOVE!

🎄 WORKSHOP
We will also have some beginner craft workshops where you can make a Felted Brooch/Tree Decoration, handmade card or a bauble-shaped gift box, slow-stitched robin, necklace or earrings. Tickets for these workshops can be purchased via the event link which will take you to eventbrite.

🅿️ PARKING
The sports centre has good parking and in addition, Bedford Academy which is next door, has a car park that will be available for visitors/stallholders to use.

ENTRY:
🔸️Adults: £2, 
🔸️Under 18’s: FREE



Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🎅 SantaTastic Christmas Market and Family Fun Day at Cheddington Village Hall. Step into a our enchanting indoor Christmas market and get ready for merry moments! with festive entertainment that will keep your spirits high as you shop. Join us for a holly-jolly time as Santa said its FREE ENTRY!

🛍 STALLS
Discover a treasure trove of gifts at the Christmas market! our artisans have crafted unique Christmas gifts that’ll warm your heart.  There’s something for everyone. Treat your family and friends to unique finds.

❄️ MAGESTIC OWL & ENCHANTED SNOW GLOBE
Pause for a magical moment! Hold one of the majestic owls and capture the memory forever. It’s the perfect photo opportunity!  also don't forget the magical moment of stepping inside the enchanted snow globe. 

🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS
Channel your inner elf! and create gooey slime and colourful sand art. It’s messy and fun for all ages.

🍪 EDIBLE ART
Deck the halls with edible art! and design your own festive biscuits. Santa would approve!

🎷FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Come and, listen and dance away to the Festive Entertainment from Simply Sax (Saxophone group) and Beth Meryill singing your favourite festive songs and your favourite numbers.

🍷FOOD & DRINK
Take a pit stop at our festive café. Sip on mulled wine, warming your spirits. indulge in mince pies, enjoy hot and cold food and snacks, hot or cold drinks.   

🚻 TOILET INFORMATION
Toilets, Disabled toilet, baby change on site. 

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Carparking in the car park, residential streets and over flow at the recreation ground off church lane. 

Time: 14:00 - 17:00

🎄EVENT DETAILS
Get into the spirit of Christmas and join us on Sunday 8th December from 2pm – 5pm, for a festive afternoon enjoying live performances, storytelling, hot drinks, and sweet treats at The Tree Cathedral in Milton Keynes.

🎼 WHAT TO EXPECT
Carols at the Cathedral is a fantastic opportunity to come together and immerse yourself in the festive spirit. Moreover, local charities will be in attendance, offering a wonderful opportunity to spread goodwill and make a meaningful contribution to our community.

📚 STORY TELLING TIMES
▪️2.10pm - 2.40pm
▪️3.15 - 3.45pm

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
⭐️ Lyric sheets will be available from The Parks Trust staff and volunteers on the day.
⭐️ The event is designed for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
⭐️ Remember to bring along a lantern or a torch and to wrap up warm for weather conditions!
⭐️ No booking is required for this event. We hope to see you there!

♿️ IS THIS EVENT ACCESSIABLE?
Some ground may be uneven. The site is suitable for wheelchair and pushchair access. Please get in touch on: events@theparkstrust.com if you require any accessibility support.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at the:
📍Peace Pagoda Car Park, Brickhill Street. Follow the signs to the event location. Please be aware that the parking location is a 10-minute walk from The Tree Cathedral. You can also park at the:
📍Willen Lake South Car Park.
Please note that parking charges apply.

♿️ BLUE BADGE HOLDERS PARKING
The Tree Cathedral Car Park on Livingstone Drive is reserved for attendees with accessibility needs. To enter, please show your blue badge to security at the gate.



Time: 10:30 - 14:30

🛍 This year we will be holding our Christmas Fair at All Saints View in Houghton Regis (opposite Bedford Square).

STALLS TO EXPECT
⭐️
Belicious Cakes & Creations
⭐️ CJLaser
⭐️ Handcrafted By Maxine B
⭐️ Crafty Ted
⭐️ Choco&Moore
⭐️ The Geek, The Witch , The Wardrobe Dunstable
⭐️ Elk Gems
⭐️ Handmade By Nonia
⭐️ Kilo Art Candle Company
⭐️ Bee Thai Food
⭐️ Lil’ Gem Candles
⭐️ The Creative Empress
⭐️ Handmade with love
⭐️ Wrist and Twist
⭐️ Shay’s Craft And Card Group

......
And many more local traders.

ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
We're now currently looking for vendors to join us with stalls just £10 per table. If you are interested please email:
📧 info@mrsrevents.com with your details and what you sell. Please note we will not ever book out tables for this event via messages for safety for everyone from scams please only speak to use via our number or email. 

Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🎊 FREE FAMILY EVENT
Come along to our Angels at the Abbey event for a day filled with joy, music, mulled wine & mince pies

WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎅 Santa's Grotto
🎺 Live silver band
🎭 Christmas puppet show
🎶 Choirs & Youth Orchestra Carols
🧸 Christmas stalls & games

🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO
⭐️ Visit Santa Claus.
⭐️ Prepare for Rudolf’s visit by making him reindeer food.
⭐️ Post your Christmas list in our Victoria post box.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads allowed.

🅿️ PARKING
There is ample parking on the adjoining industrial estate. There is limited parking on the actual Abbey site itself so please keep this for the less abled.

ℹ️ ABOUT MILTON KEYNES DISCOVERY CENTRE
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre is a local educational charity that provides talks, workshops and experience days on the historical and geographical past, present and future of Milton Keynes. This event is in collaboration with Bradwell Parish Council