🐶 Santa Paws for 2024 at Woburn Sands Emporium! Our famous Santa Paws event is back at Woburn Sands...
 
DATES:
🐾Monday 25th November
🐾Tuesday 26th November
🐾Wednesday 27th November

TIMES:
Choose an available time & book via the event link.

🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
This year you and your four-legged friend will be greeted by our fun and loveable elf who will take you through to the reindeer stables to mix up your own bag of yummy dog treats for your special friend. Then its onto meet the big man himself and he will have a very special gift for every doggy. The price includes entrance for 1 owner. You are able to book tickets for additional owners and additional dogs separately.

🎫 TICKET PRICE
▪️Adult & Dog Ticket: £12.99

Please note this experience is not suitable for children.

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.

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.

💡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

AGES: Suitable for 14 year olds and over!

😱 EVENT DETAILS

🏚 HOUSES, PUBS, RUINS & MORE....
These walks will guide you around Ampthills most haunted and horrific sites. You’ll visit and hear stories about grand houses, pubs, shops, coaching inns, courthouses, private zoos, abandoned ruins, long lost stately homes and castles!

👻 GHOSTS OF GANGSTERS, NUNS & MORE.....
With tales of ghosts, poltergeists, manifestations, floating orbs, paranormal investigations, satanic rituals, murders, hangings, theft, knights, house keepers, nuns, gangsters, soldiers, grave desecration and more!

👋 YOUR HOST
Acclaimed story teller, fan of the paranormal, macabre and the strange, Bryan your Ghost Walk guide has lived in the local area his whole life, his family living in the same Central Beds village since Parish records began in the early 1700’s and before!

🎟 TICKETS:
£10 per person payable on the night

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE BY EMAIL & FOR MORE DETAILS:

📧 ampthillghostwalks@gmail.com

🎭 Big Dick Whittington - An Adult Panto

DATES & TIMES
Wed 27 November - 8pm
Thu 28 November - 8pm
Fri 29  November - 8pm
Sat 30 November - 4pm
Sat 30 Novovember - 8pm

DOORS OPEN 45 MINITUES BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS.

🤭 ADULT COMEDY PANTO INFORMATION
Can Big Dick, guide his way in the right direction and find the man of his dreams? Will Queen Rat, scupper his plans and steal his heart? Will the gang be able to find the brown ring, and prevent any unwanted offenders? And will Big Dick and Idle Jack fall in love?

Only time will tell at this outrageously humoured “Adult Only” pantomime!

So what are you waiting for? – Book your ticket to this year’s hotly anticipated Adult Pantomime, crack open the bevvies and join us for a night not to be missed!

🗺 HOW TO FIND US:
Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre is situated in the town centre and shares its distinctive red brick building with the library. The theatre is located on the 2nd floor of the building, which is served by a passenger lift.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
The auditorium has flat floor wheelchair access (capacity of 2 wheelchairs per performance), there is also flat floor bar access and accessible toilet facilities

☎️ BOX OFFICE PHONE NUMBER
Call our Box Office on: 0300 300 8125
Monday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm
(excluding bank holidays)

🅿️ PARKING
There is a well-lit pay and display car park to the rear of the theatre which is free after 6pm.
♿️There are also 4 designated disabled parking bays with drop curbs in Lake Street, immediately outside the main entrance.

🎟 TICKET PRICES
Adult: £18.50 (+ £1.00 fees)
Student: £16.50 (+ £1.00 fees)
Blue Light Card: £16.50 (+ £1.00 fees)

🧑‍🎄 With crackers, decorations, perfect winter views, and a warming festive lunch with all the trimmings, you don't need anymore reason to get together with friends and family this holiday season at Dunstable Downs at The Gateway Centre.

DATES & TIME
🔸️Monday–Friday 25 November to 20 December 2024
🔸️Between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.

📖 WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Main menu:
1️⃣ Parsnip and apple soup.
2️⃣ Roast turkey with all the trimmings.
3️⃣ Apple crumble or Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.

Vegetarian menu:
1️⃣ Parsnip and apple soup.
2️⃣ Vegan Pieminister Mooless pie with all the trimmings.
3️⃣ Apple crumble or Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.

👶 Children portions available

🧑‍🎄 MENU PRICE'S
(2 and 3 course meals come with a complimentary regular hot drink and mince pie to finish)
▪️Adult One course: £16.95
▪️Adult Two course £25.00
▪️Adult Three course: £30.00
▪️Child: £12.95

🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs welcome on leads.

MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE ON:
☎️ 0344 249 1895
📧 dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.

⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.

For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563

👶 Little Fishes at Christ Church in Bedford is FREE entry and runs on Wednesday's in term time.

AGES: Bumps - 2 years

EVENT DETAILS
We are running a programme called Refresh which inludes a thought for the day, singing time and a chance to refresh with a cuppa. Please invite any friends or neighbours with little movers.

📍WHERE TO FIND US
Denmark street entrance (meeting in downstairs in church)

🅿️ PARKING
We are opposite the Riverside Tennis Club on Goldington Road and we have a small car park behind the church halls in Dudley Street.  

DATES:
From 22nd November - 20th December 2024 (Monday - Fridays only)

TIMES: 12pm onwards

🥂At The White Swan in Dunstable we are doing festive afternoon teas which are bookings only.

WHATS INCLUDED?
This includes fizz 

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEAS: £27pp
⭐️A selection of festive finger sandwiches
⭐️Homemade sausage roll
⭐️Chocolate covered strawberries
⭐️Pigs in blankets & cranberry sauce
⭐️Mince pies & brandy cream
⭐️Homemade scones with clotted cream & jam
⭐️Cake shots includes tequila rose
⭐️Mini prawn cocktails
⭐️Meringues & macarons
⭐️Selection on sweet cakes

CHRISTMAS NIBBLES
(Veggie option, ask for details)
£30 per board for 5 people.
🔸️Pigs in blankets
🔸️Roast Potatoes
🔸️Homemade sausage rolls
🔸️Chilli & garlic prawns
🔸️Grilled hallomui & sweet chilli
🔸️Turkey stuffing & cranberry pin wheels
🔸️Mini chicken skewers
🔸️A selection of cheese and biscuits

🎄Beautifully set up on your table and includes crackers & table service. Ask for vegan & Veggie options.

✅️ HOW TO BOOK:
☎️ PHONE: 01582 667833