🎧 Sun City Bingo 2024 - Luton - with MC DT, DJ LUCK, MC NEAT


Time: 21:00 - 00:00

🎧 Join us for an unforgettable evening of bingo and beats at our UK Garage Bingo Night at Mecca Bingo in Luton!

🎶 Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythms and soulful melodies of the UK garage scene while playing everyone's favourite game. From classic anthems to underground hits, our entertainment will transport you back to the heyday of UK garage music. 

🎱 Grab your bingo cards, gather your crew, and get ready to dab away to the sounds of UK Garage with a special guest. Don't miss out on this unique fusion of bingo and UK garage vibes – it's guaranteed to be a night filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of dancing!

TIME TABLE
▪️9:00pm -
 
Doors open with Sun City DJ & Host
▪️9:45pm -
Sun City Bingo & DJ - Part 1
▪️10:30pm -
UK Garage Entertainment
▪️11:00pm -
Sun City Bingo & DJ - Part 2
▪️11:30pm -
Sun City DJ & Host
▪️12:00am -
Close

TICKET PRICES (Book via the event link)
🔸️
Entry = £13.50 Mecca Members
🔸️Entry = £16.00 Early Birds
🔸️Entry = £18.50 General Admission

🎟 BINGO BOOKS
Bingo books need to be purchased on the night. Cash or debit card only. Credit card will not be accepted.

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🎅✨️ Enchanted Forest' at Luton Point - Christmas 2024 (£3per child, FREE if you spend £20 or more at The Point, Luton)


🎅 Father Christmas is heading to Luton Point this Christmas - join us in the 'Enchanted Forest' for an exciting festive family adventure...

▪️DATES:
Up untill 24/12/24
▪️TIMES: 10am - 5pm
(10am-3pm Christmas Eve)
▪️SESSION TIME: 30 minute slots

🧑‍🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT 

Upon entering the ‘Enchanted Forest’ you’ll be welcomed by a friendly Forest Elf who will guide the way along the magical forest path. As you explore deeper into the wooded glade, you’ll be invited to create your own wooden Christmas decoration and pose for a festive photo on the ‘Forest Throne’.
Taking pride of place up ahead and nestled amongst the trees, Father Christmas’ log cabin will be shining brightly, with the man himself waiting inside to greet you for a one-on-one family meeting.

🌠 After sharing your hopes & dreams for this festive season, Father Christmas will reward you with a magical token, to be thrown into the ‘Christmas Wishing Well’ along with your BIGGEST wish, before you head out of the ‘Enchanted Forest’.
The full activity, including a visit with Father Christmas, will last around 25 minutes in total.

😌 QUIETER SESSIONS:
We invite families requiring additional support to book during our first time slots from 10am each Sunday (24th November, 1st / 8th / 15th & 22nd December 24) when the shopping centre is a little quieter and the children can be allowed more time to complete the activity.

🎟 BOOK QUIETER SESSIONS ONLINE
if you wish to reserve a space(s) for any of these sessions, please email:
📧 hello@atomicbee.co.uk
and you will be allocated access on a first come, first served basis.

🎟 TICKETS & HOW TO GET FREE ENTRY:
*Entry to Luton Point’s ‘Enchanted Forest’ event is £3 per child or FREE if you have spent £20 or more in any of Luton Point’s shops on the day of your visit. Simply show your receipts at the Welcome Desk for FREE entry.

Your spend / receipt value of £20+ will be recorded by the team for management purposes. You will retain your original receipt and your personal / card details will not be recorded.
A receipt (or combined receipts) for £20+ spend is eligible for a maximum of THREE children to attend the event for free. Additional children, or shoppers not wishing to present receipts, will be asked to pay £3 per child at the Welcome Desk by card or cash.

If you are visiting during the first 1.5hrs (between 10am and 11.30am) on a Sunday morning we can accept receipts from the previous 3 days prior as stores will not be open in time to present receipts for that day.

*Read more details or to book you can do this via the event link.

🧚‍♂️ PETER PAN PANTO AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE


⚡️ 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). 

🎭 A Christmas Carol at The Place, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 21:20

🎭 The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ fantastical festive fable.

DATES & TIMES
12 Dec, 19:30
13 Dec, 19:30
14 Dec, 14:30
14 Dec, 19:30
15 Dec, 14:30
15 Dec, 19:30
19 Dec, 19:30
20 Dec, 19:30
21 Dec, 14:30
21 Dec, 19:30
22 Dec, 14:30
22 Dec, 19:30

🎄 DETAILS
It’s Christmas Eve and tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge is meaner than ever. He is shunning his only living relative, underpaying his clerk and refusing to acknowledge the plight of the poor… but will timely visits from the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future change his miserly ways before it’s too late?

🤭 PERFORMERS
Performed by a multi-talented cast in The Pantaloons’ own inimitable, hilarious and moving style this show features live music, audience interaction and absolutely no humbug!

🎫 TICKET PRICE
▪️Family - 4 people (up to 2 Adults): £48.00
▪️Adult: £16.00
▪️Senior and Unemployed: £12.50
▪️Children: £10.00

♿️ Disabled patrons and group bookings:
Patrons with disabilities, or with additional questions should call: 
☎️ 01234 354321 for pricing and to discuss any accessibility requirements before purchasing.

🎅 Santa's Grotto 50 Minutes Experience - The Olde Watermill - Barton-le-clay


🎅 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.

✨️STOCKWOOD DISCOVERY CENTRE ILLUMINATED LIGHTS 2024 - LUTON


DATES: 13 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
TIMES: Multiple

✨️This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre Luton in Bedfordshire.

Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.

Last year some events were sold out - book early to avoid disappointment.

COST:
🔸️Adult:
£8.50
🔸️Children & Concessions:
£6.50



🎅🚂 Santa Steam Railway Specials 2024 - Leighton Buzzard


🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers.

COST:
🔸️Adult (13 and over): £13
🔸️Child (2 to 12, including present): £14
🔸️Child (under 2, including present): £9

OPERATING DATES 2024:
▪️
Sunday 1st December
▪️Wednesday 4th December
▪️Saturday 7th  December
▪️Sunday 8th December
▪️Wednesday 11th 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 

 🚂 WHERE WILL THE STEAM TRAIN RUN?
Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.

🎅 MEET SANTA BACK AT THE GROTTO
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present. 

And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.

🧑‍🎄 PRE - SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL!
DATES: 4th & 11th December 2024

Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time on the dates above are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.

🎫 HOW TO BOOK
Simply click on the event link which will take you to the website. Choose a date and time to travel.

🎄🥂 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

🎧 FREE ENTRY! DJ VVILO AT THE BUMBLE BEE IN FLITWICK!


Time: 20:00

🎧 Let us soundtrack the last Friday before Christmas for you at the Bumblebee in Fliwick!

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
From 8:30pm VVILLO will be bringing the energy with some house, dnb and a cheeky bit of trance (if we're lucky 👀)

🥂 Anyone looking for a good night and great deals...we're where you want to be!

☃️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2024


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.

💃 Christmas in the Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate (Booking needed for work function/family/friends/groups)


Time: 18:30 - 01:00 Price: £95.00

DATES FOR 2024:
▪️
SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
▪️FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER
▪️FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER
▪️SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER
▪️FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

💃CHRISTMAS PARTY CELEBRATIONS?
Celebrate the festive season in style and gather your colleagues, friends and family for a Christmas party in the Walled Garden! For an enchanting night of great food, dancing and celebrating, look no further than The Conservatory Luton Hoo.

🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Every great celebration starts with a great venue and there can be fewer more exclusive locations than The Conservatory at the Luton Hoo Walled Garden. This year, we are happy to be back hosting our shared party nights within the walls of our magical garden marquee.

✨️Walk through the enchanting front gates of the Walled Garden and be met with a sparking reception inside The Conservatory.
✨️Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal prepared by Chef and Butler under the magical starlight ceiling.
✨️Then end the night dancing away with our resident DJ.

TIMES
▪️
18.30 arrival with sparkling reception -
▪️19.30 seated for dinner in the main room
▪️21.00 DJ and Disco
▪️01.00 Carriages

ℹ️ ENQUIRES & BOOKING
If you are looking for a venue to host an exclusive party, we also have you covered! Contact a member of our team to discuss further. 

☎️ 01582-459216 
📧 events@lutonhoo-walledgarden.co.uk

🧝‍♂️👣 Family trail: Chaos at Christmas at Dunstable Downs 2024 (No pre-booking necessary)


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.

☃️ Narnia at Wrest Park 2024


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.

🐶
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

🐊 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire! 🌟 Whatsup Bedfordshire Recommended for 2024!


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

OPENING TIMES:
▪️
Monday - Closed
▪️Tuesday -  Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to  delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.

🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)

🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House! 

 🐶 DOGS
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!

😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday- Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check either the website via the event link or photos for opening times.

♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)

The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
▪️ Adult: £5
▪️ Child:  £4
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free

✨️ 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.

📽 Film Friday: It's a Wonderful Life - Flitwick Library


Time: 14:30

📽 Join us for our Festive Film Friday at Flitwick Library.

DETAILS
Come down and watch an absolute classic, It's a Wonderful Life where an angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

🎫 TICKET COST
▪️Adult: £5
▪️Children: £3.50
▪️Under 2: FREE
▪️Concession: £3.50
▪️Family ticket: £15
(2 adults, 2 children)

✅️ HOW TO BOOK
To purchase your ticket please head to the help desk at Flitwick Library.

☎️ 0300 300 8057

🎅 Father Christmas Visits Wardown 2024 - Luton


DATES: 07 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
TIMES: Multiple

🎄A magical Christmas experience for the whole family at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery.

EVENT DETAILS
Children are invited to listen to:
📖 A festive story from Miss Christmas, 
🧝‍♂️ Meet the whimsical elves, 
🎁 Receive a special gift from under the tree when they meet Father Christmas. 
🍪 Plus, they can enjoy milk and cookies in our cosy café afterwards, while you enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee! 

📸 There will be an opportunity to take photos of your children with Father Christmas, and enjoy the festive backdrop of the beautifully decorated house, decked out in traditional Victorian style decor.

PRICE:
🔸️£16 Child
🔸️£6 Adult + £1 booking fee


AGE GUIDANCE: 0 - 10 years old

Running time: 30 minutes. Adult tickets includes tea & coffee. Please note there is a maximum of two adults per child for this event.

🎟
BOOK USING THE EVENT LINK
This is a very popular event and some slots sell-out. Book early to secure your visit with Father Christmas!

🌟 Children's Christmas Light Trail 2024 in Leighton Buzzard


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.

🎼 Chequers Christmas Carols in Westoning 2024


Time: 18:00

🎼 Join us for our annual Carols event in the Courtyard of The Chequers in Westoning! Singnig all the Christmas Classics! 

🏳️‍🌈 Joyful Voices - LGBTQ+ Carols at All Saints Church in Houghton Regis 2024


Time: 19:00

🏳️‍🌈 Bedfordshire LGBTQ+ and allies community's festive Carol service at which *everyone* is welcome to All Saints Church in Houghton Regis. ​

🎼 WHAT TO EXPECT
The celebration includes popular carols, the telling of the Christmas story, organ music, and refreshments afterwards. 

All welcome!

🎅 Santa's Grotto Experience SEN - Woburn Sands Emporium


🎅 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

💖 Paul & Anne's Christmas Light Display in Broom 2024

Friday 20 December 2024

Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🌟 Paul and Anne’s Christmas light display in Broom will be open for visitors every evening from, 1st-24th December 2024 at 5-7:30pm.

💝 ABOUT
Once again they are raising money for St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger. Donations on the night by cash or card. Raffle tickets also available. 

🎭 Beauty and the Beast Panto at Grove Theatre in Dunstable 2024


👸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

👉Signed Performance:
Thu 27 December - 2pm

😌 Relaxed Performance:
Thu 2 January - 2pm



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

⛸️ 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.

☃️ The Christmas Shop in Luton, Snow Globe Experience 2024


Time: 09:00 - 18:00

☃️ Snow Globe Experience at The Christmas Shop,  The Point Shopping Mall (Arndale Centre)!

❄️ DETAILS
Step into a winter wonderland this season! It’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit and create some unforgettable memories with family and friends.

📍LOCATION
Inside the shopping Centre next to the Perfume Shop.

🎫 COST
For just £3.50, enjoy a magical 5-minute Snow Globe experience.

Hurry, the snow is waiting for you! ⛄️

☃️ Bedford Winter Wonderland 2024


Time: 12:00 - 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

🛍 Flitwick Market - The final Friday Market for 2024


Time: 08:30 - 14:00

🛍 It’s the last market of the year in Flitwick and we’re ready to celebrate the festive season with you! Come along and soak up the Christmas cheer while shopping for all your last-minute gifts, treats, and goodies.   

🍛 THAI FOOD
This week’s Thai food special is the delightful Thai Red Curry—a warm and flavorful dish to fuel your festive spirit! 

🧑‍🎄 COME FOR THE LAST ONE THIS YEAR!
Let’s make this market a Christmas cracker! Whether it’s gifts, festive foods, or cosy essentials like hats and scarves, we’ve got everything you need to make this holiday season magical. Don’t miss out—see you there, and then see you back next year!!

⤵️ Please follow your favourite traders below on facebook:
▪️Joan's Fresh Eggs
▪️Halle May Boutique
▪️Louise's Thai Food
▪️C.K.nurseries 
▪️The Fruit and Veg Man
▪️East Point Fish 
▪️Bambino Contento
▪️The Hat Hut
▪️Tony's Wool Stall
▪️Market Bakery 
▪️Kenny's Household Supplies 
▪️Gary's Cards
▪️Toys and Puzzle Book Stall  

🤪 Mad Friday Christmas Party at The Rose in Bedford 2024


Time: 22:00 - 03:30

🥂 Join us on the last Friday before Christmas at The Rose in Bedford to start the week of celebration with a bang with DJ Ashley Tapster live from 10pm until 3:30am!

👋 Good Afternoon Club at Biggleswade Library


Time: 14:00 Price: £2.00

👋Join us for interesting and informative talks followed by a hot drink and a chat at Biggleswade Library.

🎟 TICKETS: £2

PRE BOOK
Please book your place in advance at the library helpdesk.

☎️ PHONE: 0300 300 8055

🤪 Faulty Towers Dining Experience - Corn Exchange, Bedford


Time: 19:30 Price: £55.00

DATES:
▪️Friday 20th December 2024
▪️Saturday 21st December 2024

TIMES:
▪️Bar & Box Office open: 6:30 pm
▪️Doors open: 7:00 pm
▪️Show Starts: 7:30pm

AGES: 14+

🤭 Officially the world’s most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom, this one-of-a-kind original has made its international mark as an ‘outrageously funny’ night out (Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe). Selling out at shows all over the world – from Sydney Opera House to London’s West End – it’s now returning to Bedford Corn Exchange. But be warned: tickets will sell out here too, so early booking is essential!

🤣 EVENT DETAILS
Basil, Sybil and Manuel are gearing up to bring a healthy dose of mayhem to your door, serving up a 3-course meal and nothing short of two full hours of laughter. Anything can happen and it usually does in the show that’s 70% improvised. It’s a guaranteed original experience every time! Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the top-flight, 5-star show that is suited to anyone ready for a brilliant night out!

🎟 TICKET PRICE
£55.00 per person
All tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show seated around a round table!

☎️Phone for bookings/ enquiries & about meal options etc please call:
01234 718044

✨️ Festive Evenings at Dunstable Downs 2024


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

🎅 Christmas at Mead Open Farm 2024


Time: 09:30 - 17:00

🎅 Christmas at Mead Open Farm is on sale now for 2024!

EVENT DATES:
▪️
Saturday 30th Decmber
▪️Sunday 1st December
▪️Saturday 7th December
▪️Sunday 8th December
▪️Saturday 14th December
▪️Sunday 15th December
▪️Friday 20th December
▪️Saturday 21st December
▪️Sunday 22nd December
▪️Monday 23rd December
▪️Tuesday 24th December
 

🎟 INCLUDED IN YOUR CHRISTMAS OPEN FARM TICKET:
⭐️ Detector: Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
⭐️ Meet Santa & story: Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
⭐️ Pick your gift: Visit Father Christmas’ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
⭐️ Make a bear: Choose your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
⭐️ Decorate gingerbread: Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
⭐️ Make reindeer food: Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
⭐️ Immersive: Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.

💥 NEW FOR 2024! 💥
❄️ Show: The Pudding Club show.
❄️ Tree walk: Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
❄️ Alpine Village: Visit the Alpine village to purchase indulgent festive treats.

🐷 FARM & INDOOR PLAY AREA:
Plus, have full access to all the usual fun of the farm including meeting our animals and our giant indoor play area.

🤩 MEMBERS:
Members, don’t forget you can save 25%!

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
Ticket prices can be seen in the photos or on the website via the event link where you can also book your tickets.


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🧑‍🎄 FREE ENTRY DISCO AT THE CORNERSTONE IN SHEFFORD! 2024


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎶 Schools out for Christmas! Come to the Cornerstone in Shefford, Bedfordshire for a kids FREE entry disco!

💚 The Grinch will be making a special appearance to to entertain everyone!


🎊 Christmas 80's/90's Party Nights 2024 at The King's Reach in Biggleswade


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

🧑‍🎄 Christmas Disco with live DJ 2024 at The Market Cross in Dunstable


Time: 20:00

🎶 Start off your Christmas holidays by joining us for a fantastic Christmas party with live DJ at The Market Cross in Dunstable.

🥂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Cheesy Christmas tunes, plenty of wine, beers flowing. Can’t wait to party away with you Bring on your best Christmas jumpers!

😋 WANT TO RESERVE A TABLE FOR FOOD OR DRINKS?
You can resevere a table on the website via the event link or phone:
☎️ 01582 674381

🦌👣TRING NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS TRAIL


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.

🧑‍🎄 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, 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

🎄 Rushden Lakes Festive Farye 2024


🎄Get ready to feel the holiday magic! Join us on Central Boulevard in Rushden for a Festive Fayre packed with seasonal treats, unique gifts, family fun and our Vintage Ferris Wheel

▪️Date: 22nd November 2024 – 5th January 2025.
▪️Time:
Monday to Friday: 10am-7pm,
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 9pm.
▪️Admission: No booking required and entry is free. There is a small charge of £4 for the Vintage Ferris wheel.

WHAT TO EXPECT
 A beautifully decorated fayre with wooden chalets, festive lighting and Christmas trees. We’ll have a variety of festive food options, including:
  • ⭐️ Churros
  • ⭐️ German sausages
  • ⭐️ Yorkshire pudding wraps
  • ⭐️ Cheese
  • ⭐️ Chocolate kisses
  • ⭐️ Mulled wine and Baileys hot chocolate
  • ⭐️ Sweets and fudge

Whether you’re shopping for the perfect present or just soaking up the winter wonder, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to make this festive season extra special, see you at the Festive Fayre!

🎡 FERRIS WHEEL - £4

🫚 FREE GINGERBRRAD MAN TRAIL
Join the Gingerbread Trail this festive season! Pick up your trail booklet at Customer Services, find the 10 gingerbread characters marked on our map, and jot down their names for a chance to WIN some amazing prizes!
(Aimed at pre and primary school aged children)

🙋‍♀️ Free to join and no booking required. Complete the trail sheet, drop it back at Customer Services. There's a small treat for everyone who takes part too.

🌟 £20 - Cineworld voucher
🌟 £20 - PizzaExpress voucher
🌟 £10 - Paradise Adventure Golf voucher
🌟 Rushden Lakes water bottle & tote bag

🛝 PLAY AREA FOR KIDS AROUND THE LAKE
Don't forget you can also walk around the lake with play areas for the children to enjoy to!

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note the opening hours may vary depending on the weather conditions. The Ferris wheel is not permitted to open during high wind speeds and heavy rain.

🎅 Smiley Santa's Sleigh is coming to Luton 2024!

Friday 20 December 2024

🎅 The festive season is officially upon us which means only one thing, Smiley Sam and Santa are back!

Smiley Sam, Santa and their elves are ready to visit a street near you this Christmas! So make sure you listen out for the festive tunes, Christmas cheer and look out for our friendly volunteers.

🎶 TIME
Unfortunately, we can’t advise on the exact roads that Smiley Sam will travel down for each route, but please listen out for them as you’ll hear the music.

🛷 DATES & STOPS 2024
▪️1 December:
Poets Estate
▪️2 December:
Blakeney Drive, Limbury Mead, Farley Hill
▪️3 December:
Strathmore Avenue, Turnpike Drive, Wardown Crescent
▪️4 December:
Buckingham Drive, Bushmead, Lalleford Road
▪️5 December:
Ashwell Avenue, Whitehorse Vale, Holford Way/Chard Drive
▪️6 December:
Northwell Drive, Barnfield Ave
▪️7 December:
Hedley Rise
▪️8 December:
Quantock Rise
▪️9 December:
Cromer Way, Austin Road
▪️10 December:
Hill Rise, Leamington Road
▪️11 December:
Blakeney Drive, Limbury Mead, Farley Hill
▪️12 December:
Strathmore Avenue, Turnpike Drive, Wardown Crescent
▪️13 December:
Buckingham Drive, Bushmead, Lalleford Road
▪️14 December:
Ashwell Avenue, Whitehorse Vale, Holford Way/Chard Drive
▪️15 December:
Northwell Drive, Barnfield Ave
▪️16 December:
Kirby Drive
▪️17 December:
Quantock Rise, Birdsfoot Lane
▪️18 December:
Cromer Way, Austin Road
▪️19 December:
Hill Rise, Leamington Road
▪️20 December:
Blakeney Drive, Limbury Mead, Farley Hill
▪️21 December:
Strathmore Avenue, Turnpike Drive, Wardown Crescent
▪️22 December:
Buckingham Drive, Bushmead, Lalleford Road
▪️23 December:
Ashwell Avenue, Whitehorse Vale, Holford Way/Chard Drive
▪️24 December:
Stopsley

🫶 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE
If you would like to make a gift to support our vital work 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.
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.


👑 CINDERELLA - The Alban Arena


CINDERELLA✨️

Showing at The Alban Arena...
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2024 panto, Cinderella.

SELECTED DATES BETWEEN:
12th December 2024 - 12th January 2024
🎟 TICKETS: £18-£36.50

St Albans legend, BOB GOLDING, IS BACK! And he’s joining everyone’s favourite, IAN KIRKBY, to play the Wicked (but very funny) Step Sisters!

With a star-studded cast to be announced, this spectacular show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2022’s smash hit, Jack and the Beanstalk, and this year’s brilliant The All New Adventures of Peter Pan, A Pantomime Sequel!

It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? So don’t be late for the ball… get your tickets now!

♿️ Wheelchair User access
There is wheelchair access through the front doors of the theatre, and automatic foyer doors. There is level access to the entrance of the Alban Arena via the slope. We do not have automatic doors aside from the entrance.

🅿️ A limited number of wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium. Please speak to a member of box office or email albanarenaticketing@eveyoneactive.com if you require wheelchair spaces as these cannot be booked online. If you have an exceptionally large and/or specialist wheelchair, please contact the venue for guidance on the best seating areas offered. 
There are limited blue badge holders parking to the right of the theatre on Civic Close. These cannot be pre-booked. Please get in touch if you have queries regarding this. 
♿️ Accessible toilets are situated on the ground floor. These are accessed through a radar key. If you do not have a key, please speak to a member of staff.

⛄️ Harris Christmas Light Show in Flitwick 2024


Time: 17:00

🎄Welcome to the Harris Christmas Light Show 2024 in St Nicholas Close, Flitwick.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT

It is that time of year again to celebrate Christmas and what better way to celebrate than coming to dance along to the shows, help us save Christmas from the grinch and have the opportunity to meet our Elf and take selfies.

🕔 WHAT TIME? NOT GUARANTEED
The lights will turn on every night with the first show at 5pm, followed by a different show every 15 minutes, the shows will be different each time so come along more than once to see something new and don't forget to look out for our Elf who will be available for photos through out the night.
(weather dependent).

🌟 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH HOSPICE
We have decided to raise money for an amazing charity, keech hospice, so any donations to this wonderful charity will be greatly appreciated. You can either donate via our just giving page or by brining along some spare change to add to our pot.

💝 LINK TO JUST GIVING
https://www.justgiving.com/page/harris-christmas-light-1731665519001?newPage=true

🥰 We hope you have a magical month and come along to celebrate Christmas with us!
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💋 Live Drag & Cabaret with Miss Dot Com at The Leicester Arms in Luton👸🏻


Time: 21:00

💃Are you ready for Miss Dot Com Friday 20th December 2024 at The Leicester Arms in Luton? A night you don’t want to miss!!

WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Live Vocals
⭐️ Adult Humour
⭐️ 9pm til Late!

😋 WANT TO EAT BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE?
This is a Sizzling Pub with great affordable food why not book a table. You can take a look at the menu & book via the event link. 

☎️ 01582 572718