🎭 Nightmares at The Place, Bedford


Time: 19:30

📖 The Book of Darkness & Light in association with Little Mighty present: NIGHTMARES Three classic ghost stories – live on stage!

ABOUT
👻 Vengeful spirits, murderous revenants and gruesome promises kept from beyond the grave – every horror imaginable is conjured in this uniquely terrifying experience.

😱 Nightmares is a gothic show that will leave you quaking in your seat… and dying for more!

📚 The show features three of the most spine-tingling tales ever written –

📖'The Judge’s House' by Bram Stoker,
📖'The Kit-Bag' by Algernon Blackwood
📖'John Charrington’s Wedding' by E Nesbit.

These pleasing terrors are brought to you by The Book of Darkness & Light, who have toured the length and breadth of the country with their unique brand of ghost story theatre for the past nine years.

DOORS OPEN: 7PM
SHOW STARTS: 7.30PM

🎟 TICKET PRICES
▪️Adult: £16
▪️Adult: Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16
▪️Concession: £14
▪️Concession: Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14

12 other events on this day

🎱 Charity Bingo at The Chequers in Westoning


Time: 19:00

🧑‍🎄 Join Sean in the Bar for a night of Christmas Charity Bingo Fun at The Chequers in Westoning!  Cash Prizes money to be won!!

🎅 FANCY DRESS
Christmas fancy dress must be worn lets get festive!!

🎟 COST:
£10.00 per person
£10 must be paid upfront to book your table

☎️ 01525 712967

🐶🎅 Santa Paws at Woburn Sands Emporium


🐶 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
  • ▪️Additional Owner: £3.00
  • ▪️Additional Dog: £10.00
  • ▪️Standard Photo 8x6: £8.99
  • ▪️Photo in a Glitter Frame: £13.99

  • ❗️PLEASE NOTE
    Please arrive at the start time printed on your ticket, spaces are very limited so pre booking is essential.

Please note this experience is not suitable for children.

✨️ Northampton Winter Light Trail


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.

🎼 Gareth Malone - Sing-Along-a-Gareth: My Life Through Song - Bedford Corn Exchange


Time: 19:30 Price: £27.50

🎸 British choirmaster and broadcaster, self-described as an ‘animator, presenter and populariser of choral singing’.

 He is best known for his television appearances in programmes such as:

The Choir which focus on singing and introducing choral music to new participants.

Gareth is also Patron of the Military Wives Foundation, set up to support the choirs that have been springing up in garrisons around the world since the programme The Choir: Military Wives aired.

♿️ Disabled Spaces
We have dedicated spaces for wheelchairs, available together with adjacent seats for carers or companions. Please let us know your requirements when you book so we can secure these seats for you.

🎟 PHONE BOOKINGS: 01234 718044
 
🔸️DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
🔸️SHOW STARTS:
7.30PM

🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds


Time: 10:00 - 11:45

🧸 Free flow play at Marston Stay and Play Group for babies and toddlers at Marston Mortaine Village Hall.

🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.


WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:45
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:45

COST PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1


REFRESHMENTS 

☕️ Tea & coffee available 
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones) 
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50

👶 Babies & Toddlers Soft Play - Flitwick


Time: 09:00 - 11:00

☕️ New babies & toddlers soft play area at King's Cafe, Kings Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

✨️ Only £2!


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💥 £6 Lunch Meal Deal (includes a drink) at Midsummer Tap in Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

💥 Lunch & A Drink Deal at Midsummer Tap Milton Keynes from just £6! Calling all hungry people! We've got your lunchtime sorted with this awesome deal.

🤔 WHEN?
Drop in on weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 12-4pm and treat yourself to a tasty meal plus drink from just £6!

🍔 WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
(Menu is in the pictures below)
Choose Your Dish. We've got a whole load of tasty lunch dishes for you to choose! 

From juicy burgers (including our new Italian Burger) to cheesy stone-baked pizzas, there's something for everyone. And for those looking for something lighter, we've added our nutritious Avo & Pesto Salad and Burrito Bowl into the mix.

😋 WANT MORE FOOD?
We offer a range of optional add-ons including our Garlic Butter Doughballs for just an extra £3!

🥃 CHOOSE YOUR DRINK INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Choose Your Drink. Pair your meal with a Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Schweppes Lemonade, Orange Juice a cosy hot drink, or a refreshing glass of water—all on the house!

🍷 UPGRADE TOUR DRINK FOR £2
Or upgrade your drink for an extra £2! Pick from a selection of draught beers, Inch's Cider, a 125ml glass of house wine, Red Bull, Peroni 0.0%, Beavertown Lazer Crush or a Tanqueray Gin with mixer.

😎 SOUND GOOD? WANT TO BOOK A TABLE?
You can book a table via the event link.

☎️ 01908 395147


🌠 FREE - The Magical Christmas Library (Tickets needed) - Ampthill


Time: 16:00

🌠 Join Aaron our storyteller in residence for another special storytelling session, The Magical Christmas Library.  

🧒 AGE SUITABILITY: 3 - 8 years

WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Storytelling
⭐️Puppetry
⭐️A special surprise VIP

🎟 WHERE CAN I GET MY FREE TICKET?
Please book your ticket at Ampthill Library.

⛸️ ICE SKATING - Woburn Sands Emporium


⛸️ 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

🎟 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.

🎄🥂Christmas afternoon teas - The White Swan in Dunstable


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

🧑‍🎄 Dunstable Downs Festive Lunch 2024


🧑‍🎄 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

🎄 FREE CRAFTY CHRISTMAS EVENT FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN AT HOUGHTON HALL PARK


Time: 15:00 - 18:00

🎄✨ Join Us for a Crafty Christmas event at Houghton Hall Park Visitor Centre in Houghton Regis. Festive vibes, fun for everyone, and a touch of Christmas magic await!

🌟🎨 KIDS EVENT DETAILS - 3 PM
Get creative with lots of exciting crafty activities to keep little hands busy and imaginations running wild!

🌟 🌿 ADULT EVENT DETAILS - 
4.30PM - 6 PM
(Sign up at the Visitor Centre at 4 PM to secure a place)

Try your hand at wreath making - a special seasonal treat!
Limited spots available—sign up starts at 4 PM (first-come, first-served).

🌭 FREE FOOD VOUCHER
Collect a voucher for participating to receive a FREE sausage or vegetarian bap!