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.

Other events on this day


Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🎅Come and browse all the beautiful stalls showcasing their handmade products at Stewartby Village Hall.

🛍 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.

Time: 20:30

🎵 Forever Young is a six piece rock cover band and will be playing at the Weathercock in Woburn Sands from 8.30pm.

😃Get ready to sing along!

Time: 12:00

🤪 We think the Grinch needs a moment in the spotlight because of course he will love that.

🤭 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.

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



🚂 PANTO EXPRESS
See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride AND watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience! This year, it’s bigger and better than ever!

🎭 START YOUR JOURNEY WITH A PANTO
(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 MEET MRS CLAUS & THE ELVES AT THE MUSEUM
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.