☃️ Hitchin Festive Big Weekend 2024!
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
▪️Saturday 14th December 2024
▪️Sunday 15th December 2024
☃️ Come join in the fun at The Festive Big Weekend in Hitchin located at Hitchin Market Place!
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Market Place will be transformed into a winter wonderland packed with exciting activities for children and families.
❄️ GIANT SNOW GLOBE
Explore the Giant Snow Globe for a magical holiday photo experience!
🎅 MEET SANTA
Visit Santa’s Grotto to meet the man himself and share your Christmas wishes.
🦌 RODEO REINDEER RIDE
Hold on tight with the thrilling Rodeo Reindeer ride.
🖍 GET CREATIVE!
Get creative at the Make & Take Workshop, where kids can craft their own holiday souvenirs.
🎼 MUSIC
Accompanied by the tunes of the Hitchin Christmas Organ!...and so much more festive fun to discover!
🧑🎄 FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Whether you're looking for a day of family activities or just want to soak in the Christmas spirit, this weekend has something for everyone. See you there!
Other events on this day
🎁Christmas gift and craft fayre - Stewartby
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🛍 We will have Wax melts, Bath bombs, Etched glassware, jewellery, hair accessories and much more. Shop for original Christmas presents and stocking fillers.
☕️ Hot and cold snacks & drinks available to eat in or take away.
🎵 Free Entry - Forever Young at the Weathercock, Woburn Sands
Time: 20:30
😃Get ready to sing along!
🧑🎄 Afternoon Tea with The Grinch - Flitwick Rufus Centre
Time: 12:00
🤭 He loves the chance to make mischief in front of an audience!
Treat your youngsters to an afternoon of giggles as the Grinch makes an appearance at a special festive afternoon tea. He promises to scowl and create a scene wherever he goes!
Afternoon tea includes:
a selection of finger sandwiches,
cakes, scones with jam and cream plus hot drinks or juice.
🎟 TICKETS:
£9.95 per child
£15.95 per adult.
Limited spaces available.
🍾 Adult Griffins Christmas Party Nights 2024 - Mead Open Farm
Time: 19:30 - 01:00 Price: £56.95
🥳 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.
⭐️TO START
⭐️ MAIN COURSES
and Herb Crushed New Potatoes. (VE,GF)
⭐️ DESSERT COURSE
⭐️ TO FINISH
Why not finish with a Classic Cheese Board to your table. A selection of Continental Cheeses, Winter
Apple Chutney, Artisan Biscuits, Grapes and Celery.
(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
🚂 🎅The Panto Express Jack & The Beanstalk at The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
(25 minutes)
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train.
🎅 NEXT TRAIN RIDE & MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS - KEEP YOUR GOLDEN TICKET!
(25 minutes)
You will be shown to your compartment where you will be visited by Father Christmas, who makes his way along the train to present a special golden ticket to all the children.
After the train ride, your adventure continues in the museum with our brand-new experience! You will be magically transported to Santa’s workshop, where you can meet Mrs Claus and the elves, and your child can exchange their golden ticket for a gift of their choice.
🚻 TOILETS
Please note there are no toilets on the trains, but plenty around the site for you to use before your train ride.
👶BABY INFORMATION
NB Babies under 12 months are £8 and do NOT need a seat but will still receive a present. Seats are not allocated for babies. Pushchairs are not permitted on the train but can be left undercover on the platform.
DATES:
Saturday 30th November
Sunday 1st December
Saturday 7th December
Sunday 8th December
Saturday 14th December
Sunday 15th December
Saturday 21st December
Sunday 22nd December
SESSION TIMES:
Arrive by Panto Train
10:00 10:25 11:15
10:55 11:15 12:05
11:50 12:10 13:00
12:45 13:05 13:55
14:00 14:20 15:05
14:55 15:15 16:00
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S
Bronze tickets: £22.50pp
(shared standard compartment)
Silver tickets: £24.50pp
(private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
Gold tickets: £26.50pp
(private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
Babies: £8.00
(under 12 months)
*Pre-booking are essential. All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.