Time: 10:00

🎄Start the countdown to Christmas with a touch of magic at Bedford Tree Festival.

DATES:
Wednesday 4th Dec:
▪️10am - 5pm (General)
⭐️6pm - 8pm (Fizz at the Festival )

Thursday 5th Dec:
▪️10am - 5pm (General)

Friday 6th Dec:
▪️10am - 5pm (General)
⭐️7.30pm (Bedford Concert)

Saturday 7th Dec:
▪️10am - 5pm (General)

Sunday 8th Dec:
▪️12pm - 4pm (General)

🎄 GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
Over 5 days in December, the Bedford Christmas Tree Festival will welcome thousands of visitors to enjoy music and performances by local community groups and schools, and to explore the display of more than 65 Christmas trees decorated by local schools, community groups and businesses; this year’s theme for the decorations is ‘The Magic of Christmas’.
🎟 Tickets are £3 on the door
(no charge for children U16).


⭐️ TWO SPECIAL EVENTS
There is also the opportunity to enjoy the Bedford Christmas Tree Festival at two very special events below.

🥂 FIZZ AT THE FESTIVAL -
Wednesday 4 December; 6pm – 8pm
A chance to view the Festival's trees with a glass of fizz and canapes.
▪️Tickets: £10
▪️Tickets can be purchased by phone:
☎️ 01234 340163

🎼 THE BEDFORD CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL CONCERT - 
Friday 6 December; 7.30pm
The programme will include pieces Handdel, Mozart & seasonal favourites.
▪️Tickets: £20
▪️Tickets can be purchased online via the event link.

Other events on this day


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

DATES: Saturday 30th November - Sunday 5th January 2024
(Excluding  25th December 24)

OPENING TIMES


NOVEMBER
🔸️Saturday 30th
12:00pm – 9:00pm

DECEMBER
🔸️Sunday 1st
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Monday 2nd – Friday 6th
4:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Monday 9th to Friday 13th
4:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Saturday 14th to Monday 23rd Dec
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Christmas Eve – 12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Christmas Day CLOSED – 25th Dec
🔸️Boxing Day – 12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Friday 27th to Monday 30th Dec
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️New Years Eve
12:00pm – 8:00pm.

JANUARY 2025
🔸️New Years Day
12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Thursday 2nd Jan – Saturday 4th Jan
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Sunday 5th Jan
12:00pm – 8:00pm

🎟 ENTRANCE FEE
The Entrance fee is only £2.00 Per Person. 
Pre-book your entrance fee to guarantee your entry on the day. Pay on arrival is available.
💥Pre book Ice Skating and receive free entry per booking.

⭐️FOOD & DRINK
The Food Stalls and Bar require either cash or card.

⭐️ TOKENS FOR RIDES & ATTRACTIONS:
For all the rides we use tokens, £1 = 1 token.

ACTIVITIES

⛸️ Ice skating - pre book & receive free entry into Wonderland.
▪️Adults: £15/10
▪️Children: £13/£9

🎅 Santa's Grotto
(More info on the website)

🎠 Toyland:
£2 - £5
Yes, we have our very one kids area! Featuring all your favourite children’s Rides & Attractions, with candy canes as high the sky!

Fairground rides: £2 - £5
⭐️Dodgems
⭐️Daredevil
⭐️Jetfire
⭐️Twister
⭐️Alcatraz
⭐️Runaway Train Coaster
⭐️Jets
⭐️Play Centre
⭐️Bungees
⭐️BumperCarz
⭐️Race O Rama
⭐️Monster Trucks

🎄 Christmas Tree Maze: £5

(Infants aged 2 and under can enter for free


🎡 Big Wheel: £6

(Infants aged 2 and under can enter for free)


❗️ ENTRY FOR UNDER 12'S
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a person aged 16 years or over.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking Available - Queens Street Multi Storey Car Park, Princes St, Bedford MK40 2HA

Time: 16:00

Join us for:

😋 Food, 
🛍 Shopping, 
🚦 Lights, 
🎶 Entertainment, 
❄️ Snow, 
🎼 Choir, 
🖍 Crafts & more!  

🦮 Dogs on leads welcome 

Time: 10:30 - 11:45

☕️ Join us at The Newells in Kempston and enjoy some homemade treats and morning coffee, all with our compliments.

☎️ BOOKING:
Call the team to book your place:
01234 988200.

⚡️ With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Never Land like never before at Milton Keynes Theatre.

⭐️Joining Craig is comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham as Smee and West End stars Ross Carpenter as Peter Pan, Zara MacIntosh as Tinkand Evelyn Hoskins as Wendy.

DATES: Fri 6 Dec 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025
TIMES: Multiple afternoon & evening times to choose from. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing

🚫 DATES UNAVAILABLE:
07/12/24
14/12/24
21/12/24
25/12/24
01/01/25

ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCES DATES

🔸️Signed Performance -
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024: 19:00
🔸️Audio Described Performance -
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024: 19:00
🔸️Captioned Performance -
Thursday 19 Dec 2024: 19:00

🎟 COST: Tickets available from:
£13.00 - £67.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

GROUP BOOKING OF 10 OR MORE PHONE:
☎️ 020 7206 1174

Accessible Seating - There are six wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls and four spaces in the Upper Circle which are also suitable for transferring. Both our Circle boxes are suitable for wheelchair access. Our auditorium seats are approximately 50cm wide with non-moving armrests. All seats in our Boxes are free-standing.

  • ☎️ Call our Accessibility Assistance line on:
  •  0333 009 5399
  •  Please note you will need to register for our   Access Membership Scheme online in   
  •  the event link to book tickets.

♿️ Accessible Toilets - There are separate, fully accessible, male and female facilities on the ground and first floors, and fully accessible facilities for both men and women on the third floor (by door 10). 

🎅 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.


Time: 18:00

🎅 Friday is funday at the Kings Reach in Biggleswade! Bring a group of friends or colleagues & have a party!

DATES:
▪️
Friday 6th December 24
▪️Friday 13th December 2e
▪️Friday 20th December 24

😋 3 COURSE FESTIVE MENU - £29.50pp
Join us for a 3 course festive meal.
You can view the menu in the photos below.

🎶 MUSIC
Our dj will play low music until 8.30pm, then the party will start!
Fancy dress optional

🥂 BAR
Late bar until Midnight

🎟 DEPOSIT - £5pp
£5pp to book your table. Pre-order 3 weeks prior.

☎️ BOOKING 
Please ring us to enquire further;
01767 667000

Time: 19:00

🎼 C A R O L S   I N   T H E   C A B I N
L I V E   M U S I C   F R I D A Y
F R E E   E N T R Y!


🎵 DETAILS
We will be hosting our annual Carols in the Cabin on 6th December, with the local Willingtones joining us and bringing the festive cheer with them!

It's slightly different from our usual Live Music Friday but with all the same fun, so bring your singing voices!

😋 FOOD - Food will be served untill 9pm if you would like to make a night of it. The menu can be found in the photos.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES:
☎️
Tel: 01234 838709
📧 info@danishcamp.co.uk

Time: 17:00 - 19:00 Price: £8.00

✨️ As darkness falls on the Downs, join us for a cosy evening of music, creativity, and festive fun as we light up the courtyard at The Visitor Centre. Enjoy after-hours shopping, bauble-making workshops, and a magical, fairy-light enhanced version of our 'Chaos at Christmas' family trail.

DATES:
▪️Friday 6th December 24
▪️Friday 13th December 24
▪️Friday 20th December 24

TIME: 5pm - 7pm

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
🛍 After-hours access to our festooned visitor centre and shop.

🔴 Bauble-making workshops.

✨️ A special night-time version of our family trail, 'Chaos at Christmas,' illuminated by fairy lights.

😋 Warming festive food and drink available for purchase.

🎶 Live music echoing around our landscape, with local choirs providing a family fun selection of pop and Christmas favourites:

🔸️Friday 6th December- Glee Club UK (Leighton Buzzard)

🔸️Friday 13th December - Rock Choir (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire)

🔸️Friday 20th December - Wing Singers (Leighton Buzzard)

🅿️ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.

🎟 TICKETS - BOOK VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️£8 per person
▪️Under 2's are free


Time: 16:00 - 22:00

☃️ STEVENAGE WINTER WONDERLAND IS HERE FOR 2024!
28th Nov 24 - 1st Jan 25

DATES & TIMES:
▪️Weekdays:
4pm - 10pm
▪️Weekends:
12-10pm
▪️21st Dec - 1st Jan open from:
12pm - 10pm

🚫 (Closed Christmas Day)

 
ENTRY:
Entrance Fee to Stevenage Winter Wonderland: £2.00 per person
Free entry when you purchase any Ice Skating Packages online

🎠 AMUSEMENTS 
Experience the excitement at Stevenage Winter Wonderland! With thrilling rides for all ages, there's adventure around every corner. From charming carousels to the classic Ferris wheel, there's fun for everyone. The laughter of kids and the cheers of adults fill the air, making it a magical atmosphere. Gather your friends, grab some candyfloss, and enjoy a world of joy and thrills!

🎅 MEET & GREET SANTA -
🎟 Available weekends only untill 22/12/24
 
(Book online via the event link)
Meet Santa, have a group photo taken and receive a gift.
▪️1 Child: £12
▪️Additional Child: £4

⛸️ ICE SKATING - Ages 4+
(Check prices on the website via the event link)

Enjoy the magic of our Winter Wonderland ice skating rink, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're an experienced skater or a beginner, we have skates ready for you! Each session lasts 45 minutes, giving you plenty of time to glide, spin, and have fun on the ice. Friendly staff are on hand to help, making it a great experience for everyone!

🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Our experienced vendors bring a wide variety of delicious food to the Winter Wonderland, offering something for everyone to enjoy. From classic comfort foods like hot dogs, burgers, and loaded fries to festive treats to get you in the festive mood. Hot drinks and seasonal beverages are also available to keep you warm!

🎟 FUNFAIR TOKEN BUNDLE ONLINE DEAL: £40 for 50 tokens

🎡 BIG WHEEL ONLINE COST: £5

🌐 BOOKING:
You can book tickets for funfair bundles, ice-skating, The big wheel, Santa's Grotto which is weekends only untill 22/12/24,
on the website via the event link.
You can pay just for the entrance fee when you arrive. Remember if you have booked ice-skating online your entrance fee is included into Stevenage Winter Wonderland.


Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Price: £3.00

2024 DATES:
▪️
30 November - 31 December
(closed on 24 and 25 December).

TIMES
Drop in between 10.00am and 3.00pm.

PRICE: £3 per trail

🍭EVENT DETAILS
Those mischievous elves are at it again! They've knocked over our Christmas tree, scattering all the baubles that the hardworking elves at the North Pole spent so much time making. Without them, Christmas can't happen! We need your help to save the day by finding the final 8 missing baubles. A festive treat awaits all those who succeed!

😌 ALTERNATIVE OPTION
For those looking for an alternative option, we also have themed sensory bags and spotter sheets that enable you to enjoy the trail's magic in a more accessible way.

📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
Join us at the Visitor Centre to begin your trail.

🍳 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
BREAKFAST WITH THE ELVES?
CHECK OUT THE MENU, BOOKING & DETAILS ON THE EVENT LINK

Why not fuel up first and book in with the Elves for a festive breakfast? They may even give you some bonus tips... (find out more on our events page via the event link).
Dates in December 24:
▪️
Available every weekend up until 22nd Dec and:
▪️Thurs 19th Dec
▪️Fri 20th Dec
▪️Mon 23rd Dec

🐶 DOGS
Friendly dogs welcome on leads.

🅿️ PARKING
Usual car parking charges apply.

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - 5th January 2025
▪️Closed Mondays & other festive dates.
▪️10.00-17.00 (last entry 16.00)

🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Help Father Christmas round up his reindeer from their holidays.

🔎Search the galleries and help Father Christmas track them down by using clues from the postcards the reindeer sent from their travels.
Suitable for all ages.

🎫 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED:
▪️Entry into the museum: FREE
▪️Trail sheet: £1

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☕️ MUSEUM CAFE
Open:
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-mid afternoon.

🍰 Take a break from exploring the Museum and enjoy a fantastic selection of hot and cold drinks, lunches, cakes, children’s lunches and daily specials.

⭐️Take away is available
⭐️High Chairs are available
⭐️The Museum café is also open to non-Museum visitors.

📍WHERE I CAN FIND THE CAFE
The Museum cafe is on the lower ground level. Enter the cafe from our Akeman Street Car Park, by using the lift or by going round the outside of the building. To get to the cafe from the car park you have to go down two steps or a short slope. The cafe doors are 138cm wide. There are male and female toilets outside the cafe within 10 metres. To get to these toilets you have to go up one step. Both male and female toilets have baby changing facilities.


🧑‍🎄 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, 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

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.

Time: 19:30 - 01:00 Price: £56.95

🎶 Join us for an unforgettable Christmas party. The Griffin Players and Mead Open Farm After Dark would love you to join us for an unforgettable night this Christmas with our Adult Christmas Parties.
 
🥳 PARTY NIGHT DATES

6th Dec, 7th Dec, 13th Dec, 14th Dec & 21st Dec

WHAT TO EXPECT - TIME SCHEDULE

🧑‍🎄 7.30pm
- Arrive and enjoy a glass of Prosecco or Bucks Fizz with canapes.
🧑‍🎄 7:45pm - Take your seat for a delicious 3 course meal prepared by our talented chef.
🧑‍🎄 9.30pm - 10.15pm - Indoor Play opens
🧑‍🎄 10:15pm -
 Live band ‘Francis’ get the party started and the dancing begins. The band will be followed by a DJ.
🧑‍🎄 12.30am -  Last orders at the bar.
🧑‍🎄 1.00am - Event ends.

📖 CHOOSE FROM THE MENU
Exquisitely prepared by our talented Head Chef Martin and team, your delicious three-course meal will be served in the Grainstore Kitchen.

⭐️TO START 

▪️Homemade Sweet Potato and Roasted Beetroot Soup
With Cream Swirl and an Olive and Rosemary Bread Stick. (VE,GF)

▪️Homemade Golden Panko Crumbed Scotch Egg
with Spiced Plum Chutney and Rocket.

⭐️ MAIN COURSES 
(All tables served with traditional vegetables)

▪️Braised Beef
Served on Buttered Mash with Roasted Wild Mushrooms and Shallots in a Red Wine Jus. (GF)

▪️Salmon Fillet
With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon and Herb Crushed New Potatoes and a Tartare Velouté (GF)

▪️Vegan Cheese, Pear & Walnut Tart
With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Watercress and Lemon
and Herb Crushed New Potatoes. (VE,GF)

⭐️ DESSERT COURSE 

▪️Dark Chocolate & Cherry Torte
With a Brownie crumb and Cherry Sorbet (VE,GF)

▪️Crumble Topped Winter Spiced Apple Tart
With Cream and Winter Berries (VE,GF)

⭐️ TO FINISH  

▪️Continental Cheese Board
(An additional extra, charged at £7.95 per person)
Why not finish with a Classic Cheese Board to your table. A selection of Continental Cheeses, Winter
Apple Chutney, Artisan Biscuits, Grapes and Celery.

YOU CAN  ALSO ADD DRINK PACKAGES:
🍷 House Drink Wristband – £50 per person
(Includes beer, cider, House Wine 187ml & soft drinks)

🍷 Premium Drink Wristband – £65 per person
(Includes beer, cider, House Wine 187ml, cocktails, Prosecco 200ml & single spirits and mixers)

COST
Cost is £56.95 per head… further information about the event can be found on the website on the event link.

🎟 BOOK ON THE EVENT LINK OR EMAIL:

📧 afterdark@meadopenfarm.co.uk
☎️ 01525 852 954



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
🔸️
£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

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

DATES
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.

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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.

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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

Time: 18:00

Once again Ware travels back in a time before cars and people stopped in the street to exchange news.

Join us in Ware for Dickensian 2024.

WHAT TO EXPECT
🛍 Stalls, 
😋 Street food, 
🎠 Fun fair rides, 
🕯 Craft stalls, 
🎵 Music  

Multiple locations including our new Christmas Arcade near the Ware Bear on the High Street!

Time: 19:00 - 23:45 Price: £26.00

🎊 Kick off your festivities with a two course meal and live music at our Christmas Party at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick.

AGE: Over 18's

🥂 PARTY PARTY!!
Company party? Group of friends? Family get together? All welcome! Share the Christmas cheer with us.

⭐️Doors open at: 7pm 
⭐️Sit down meal starts at: 7.30pm
⭐️Live Music with DJ until: 11.45pm

📖 MENU - TWO COURSE MEAL
Menu released closer to the time

🎟 BOOK TICKETS ON THE EVENT LINK



🖍Come to The Higgins Museum in Bedford for creative activities for Early Years Suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years  Free, no need to book.  

DATES:
▪️4th October 24
▪️1st November 24
▪️6th December 24
▪️3rd January 25
▪️7th February 25
▪️7th March 25

TIMES:
10:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-2:30pm

⭐️DETAILS
A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! It’s a drop-in activity, so no need to book. Just pop in any time between 10:30am and 12 or between 1pm and 2.30pm and stay for as long as you like.  

Children must be accompanied by an adult, come and join in the fun.

⭐️UNDER 24 MONTHS INFORMATION
Please be aware some activities might not be suitable for under 24 months.
 
⭐️WHAT IF THE SESSIONS ARE TO FULL?
All activities are subject to availability, if the room is getting a bit full, we might ask you to wait until there is space. 

Time: 17:00 - 20:00

🌟Alive 5 makes a festive return to the High Street in Leighton Buzzard for an enchanting evening of light, fire and Christmas-themed activities.

EVENT DETAILS
⭐️
Snow Globe
⭐️Juggling inferno
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Market
⭐️Food & drink
⭐️Rock Choir
⭐️Festive craft activitie

🔥 Beneath the twinkling glow of Christmas decorations, you’ll be captivated by a living snow globe, marvel at the daring feats of Juggling Inferno, and witness the ethereal beauty of Corvus Angelicus.

🛍 As you wander, explore the vibrant creative stalls, savour delicious food from local market vendors, or pick up your favourite takeaway from a town centre business—perfect for keeping warm on a crisp winter’s evening.

🎶 Throughout the evening, there will also be special performances by Rock Choir and opportunities to get hands-on with festive craft activities.

DATES:
1st December - 24th December 2024

🌟 Children’s Christmas Lights Trail
Sparkle and Shine! It’s time for the Children’s Christmas Lights Trail.

ℹ️ DETAILS
Throughout December we’ll be sprinkling fairy lights throughout the town for you to find on our Christmas Lights Trail.

✨️WHAT WILL I SEE?
On the trail you’ll discover illuminated trees and lamp posts, glittering overhead lights in Market Square, photo opportunities by the Market Cross and lots of fairy lights hidden inside our independent shops.

☕️ AN IDEA WHILE YOU'RE IN TOWN....
While you’re in town why not pick up a few extra gifts from the Market, or visit one of our independent coffee shops for a hot drink and a gingerbread for the children. There are lots of low cost items in the charity shops too!

🗺 WHERE CAN I GET A TRAIL MAP FROM?
You will be able to pick up your trail map from the Leighton Buzzard Library on Lake Street or download one via the event link.


Time: 18:00 - 01:00 Price: £43.00

🧑‍🎄 Book your Christmas Party date for 2024 at The Town Hall in Hitchin before it get's booked up!

DATES:
▪️
Friday 6th December 
  • ▪️Thursday 12th December 
  • ▪️Friday 13th December 
  • ▪️Thursday 19th December 

WHAT TO EXPECT

What does our package include?

⭐️ Traditional Christmas Dinner Buffet (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available)
⭐️ Fully licenced bar
⭐️ DJ
⭐️ Casino tables
⭐️ Photo booth area

TIME
▪️Arrival from: 6.30pm,
▪️Closes at: 1am

✅️ TO BOOK & MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE EVENT LINK.


Time: 19:30

💋 DRAG BINGO WITH DINNER!

🧑‍🎄 PLANNING AN XMAS GATHERING?
We have limited spaces for our Xmas drag bingo event. These sell out every year and we are using a smaller venue this year so we are limited to ticket numbers.

🎟 TICKETS - £40PP
Include a 2 course meal and bingo tickets.

HOW TO BOOK
☎️
Phone or message: 07725 743966

Time: 09:30 - 11:15

👶 King's Tots

▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
Term time only

▪️£1.50 per family
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.

Time: 09:30 - 11:00

👶 STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!

HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Chilld is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free

WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery
⭐️Baby area
⭐️Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!

REFRESHMENTS
☕Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏Healthy snack for all children

💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!

🎅🛷 Bobsleigh is back and ready to spread some festive cheer with Santa as he rides around the streets of Bedford and surrounding areas this Christmas!

🚨 Keep an eye out for his magical lights and festive music as he will be visiting:

DATES & STOPS
▪️2nd December - Riverfield Drive

▪️3rd December - Great Denham

▪️4th December - Biggleswade
(King's Reach)

▪️5th December - Wixams
(Brooklands Avenue)

⭐️▪️6th December - Wixams
(Willow Grove)

▪️9th December - Markham Rise & Maskall Drive

▪️10th December - Great Barford

▪️11th December - Shortstown

▪️12th December - Wilstead 

▪️13th December - New Cardington

WHAT TIME?
Unfortunately, we can’t advise on the exact roads or times that Bob Sleigh and Santa will travel down for each route, but please listen out for them as you’ll hear the music.

💖 DONATIONS
If you would like to make a gift to support our vital work for Keech Hospice Care this Christmas, please give whatever you can to our merry helpers on the night or donate online today. Anything you can spare will make a huge difference and allow us to continue making the difference when it matters the most.

ℹ️ ABOUT THE CHARITY
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of the local community to provide specialist care for adults and children with life-limiting conditions, and much needed support for their loved ones. Helping them to live well and make every day count.
We are incredibly grateful for whatever you can give this Christmas.

🧑‍🎄 On behalf of all the families, patients, staff and volunteers at Keech Hospice Care, thank you for your support – and a very Merry Christmas.



Time: 16:30 - 19:00

DATES & TIMES:
▪️Friday 29th Nov: 4:30pm-7:00pm
▪️Saturday 30th Nov: 10:30am - 5:00pm
▪️Sunday 1st Dec: 10:30am - 5:00pm

▪️Friday 6th Dec: 4:30pm-7:00pm
▪️Saturday 7th Dec: 10:30am - 5:00pm
▪️Sunday 8th Dec: 10:30am - 5:00pm

▪️Friday 13th Dec: 4:30pm-7:00pm
▪️Saturday 14th Dec: 10:30am - 5:00pm
▪️Sunday 15th Dec: 10:30am - 5:00pm

🎩 EVENT DETAILS
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas this festive season at the Milton Keynes Museum.

🔥 Immerse yourself in the charm of our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where the crackling fire invites you to warm up and enjoy freshly made toast with butter.

🎼 Sing along with our cheerful volunteers as carols fill the air around the pianola. 

🍷Indulge in the festive flavours of mince pies and mulled wine.

Gather up the family and create lasting family memories at your local museum.

🎟 TICKET PRICES
Pay once and visit for free all year round!

▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5 - 16): £12.00
▪️Consession: £13.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 4 children): £45.00

🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO OPTION -
£15  PER CHILD
Join Father Christmas and his merry elves as they transform the museum grounds into a magical grotto.

Bring your little ones to help Mrs. Christmas whip up some special reindeer treats for Christmas Eve, enjoy festive crafts with the elves, and meet Santa himself to receive a special gift.

You must also purchase Museum tickets in advance or present your annual ticket on the day.

✅️ BOOK TICKETS ON THE MILTON KEYNES MUSEUM WEBSITE VIA THE EVENT LINK

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♿️ Accessibility
Unfortunately, due to the age of some of the Museum’s buildings, some areas are not easily accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Please call the Museum to discuss individual access needs. 
☎️ 01908 316222.

👸Don’t miss this year’s hilarious fun-filled family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, starring TV Legend JOE SWASH!

DATES:
Friday 6 December, 2024 – Sunday 5 January, 2025


⭐️ FEATURING JOE WALSH
Joe Swash (King of the Jungle in I’m A Celebrity…, winner of Dancing on Ice, EastEnders), will be joined by Dunstable favourite, Will Kenning.

⭐️ Jaymi Hensley (Union J) is back by popular demand, alongside Winner of The Voice Anthonia Edwards and West End legend Alison Jiear.

⭐️ Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind last year’s record breaking smash hit pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

⭐️ With more exciting casting news soon, hilarious comedy, and lavish sets and costumes, Beauty and the Beast promises to be our biggest and best pantomime ever!

It’s never too early to book, so get your favourite seats now!

‘PURE COMEDY’ – Nova Horley

‘LAUGHED UNTIL WE CRIED’ – Bee Local Magazine

‘TONS OF AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT & FUN’ – Mumday Funday

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🎫 TICKET PRICE'S/DATES & TIMES

💚Green Performance:
All Seats £18.50

▪️10th-12 Dec - 10:30am & 1:30pm,
▪️13th - Dec - 1pm,
▪️17th-18th Dec - 10:30am & 1:30pm
 
🩷Pink Performance:
Price Band A £23
Price Band B £19

(Concessions £4 off)
▪️6th Dec - 7pm,
▪️7th Dec - 2pm & 6pm,
▪️8 Dec - 1pm & 5pm.

💙Blue Performance:
Price Band A £27
Price Band B £23
(Concessions £4 off)

▪️13th Dec - 7pm, 
▪️14th Dec - 2pm & 6pm, 
▪️15th Dec - 1pm & 5pm,
▪️21st Dec - 11:30pm, 
▪️28th Dec  - 11:30pm, 
▪️31st Dec  - 11am, 
▪️2nd-4th Jan - 2pm & 6pm, 
▪️5th Jan - 11am & 3pm.

💛Gold Performance:
Price Band A £33.50
Price Band B £27.50

▪️20th Dec - 2pm & 7pm, 
▪️21st Dec - 3pm & 7pm,
▪️22nd Dec - 1pm & 5pm,
▪️23rd Dec - 2pm & 6pm, 
▪️24th Dec - 11am & 3pm, 
▪️26th Dec - 2pm & 6pm, 
▪️27th Dec - 2pm & 7pm, 
▪️28th Dec - 3pm & 7pm, 
▪️29th Dec - 2pm & 7pm, 
▪️30th Dec - 2pm & 6pm, 
▪️31st Dec -  3pm.

🔊 Audio Described Performance:
Sun 15 December - 1pm

😌 Relaxed Performance:
Thu 2 January - 2pm

👉Signed Performance:
Thu 27 December - 2pm

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Please phone for bookings and enquires on:
☎️ 01582 60 20 80


Time: 19:30 Price: £25.00

🔪 Murder Mystery - MURDER AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL (The Bell in Sandy, Bedfordshire). We will be closed to the public for the duration of the event.

YOUR MISSION
🔎Interrogate the suspects -
🔎Compare the DNA -
🔎Sort through evidence -
🔎Find the killer

🔫 WHAT TO EXPECT
An interactive murder mystery evening! Sit down in your teams, sift through evidence, take fingerprints, talk to your suspects and figure out who the murderer is.

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Please (where possible) buy tickets in multiples when planning on attending with a group. This makes receiving pre orders easier.
▪️Max table of 6
▪️18+ event
▪️Run time 1.5hr/2hr

🍽 FOOD INFORMATION
Meal served halfway through game. Menu will be announced in advance. Please use the allergy question on the ticket link to let us know of any allergies in advance. Emails with pre order menu will be sent out using ticket source. ​

🍷 DRINK INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
One adult entry includes 175ml wine or bottled beer and meal during the break.

🎟 HOW TO BOOK TICKETS
Book via the event link that will direct you to Ticket Source.

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

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