🎅 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.

🎶 Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show  at The Quarry Theatre in Bedford– As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”.

AGES: Suitable for all ages.

🔔 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells!

REVIEWS
⭐️"Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

⭐️“Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother)!

⭐️"A celebration of classic Seasonal Swing!" THE TELEGRAPH

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets for wheelchair users are not put on sale online, so please call if you would like to book these on (01234) 362337 or by e-mail to: boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk .

We have space for two 'Blue Badge' vehicles on the theatre forecourt. Please let us know if you would like to reserve a space in advance, as often the forecourt area is used by visiting company vehicles.

🅿️ PARKING
We recommend using the St Peter's Street Car Park MK40 3NG. This is only 2 - 3 mins walk from the venue and free after 6pm weekdays and Sundays. On Saturdays the council are currently offering up to 2 hours free parking in their car parks (updated 05/12/23).

🎅🛷 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, Bedford

▪️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, Bedford

▪️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.

☃️ 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.

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.

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.

🧑‍🎄 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.

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

⚡️ 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.

♿️ 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). 

🎄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:

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.

⛸️ 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
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🎟 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.

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.

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

🌟 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. 

🎅 We are super excited, the Santa run is coming to Ampthill 2024.

🛷 SANTA'S ROUTE
📍 STARTING POINT: POST OFFICE
Santa tracking will be live during the schedule below via the event link. Please donate to support local charities. If the tracker is not working, please visit our Facebook page. Ampthill & District Round Table Facebook

🎅 SANTA'S DATES & TIMES FOR AMPTHILL 2024
▪️Sunday 8th December: From 17:30
▪️Monday 9th December: From 17:30
▪️Tuesday 10th December: From 18:00
▪️Wednesday 11th December: From 17:30
▪️Thursday 12th December: From 17:00
▪️Tuesday 17th December: From 17:30
▪️Thursday 19th December: From 17:30

❗️PLEASE NOTE
All dates and times are approximate and subject to change. Exact routes will be confirmed on the day.

🔔 Keep an ear out for Santa on the Sleigh. Merry Christmas!

🦆 Join Mucky Ducks on 11th December 2024 at Barton-le-Clay village hall for a Christmas-themed event! We'll be there from 10:30-11:30.

EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Barton this festive season for our totally edible Christmas-themed messy fun—perfect for ages 6month-4 years

ACTIVITY FOOD INFORMATION
Our activities are:
🍬 Sugar free
🥜 Nut free
🥛 Dairy free
🌱 Soya free
🥚 Egg free

👣 AN OPTION
Duckling Footprint: £5.00
During the event we will take a footprint with yellow paint onto a canvas. This will be turned into a duckling with your child’s name on for you to take home as a little keepsake. Please click ‘add attendee’ to provide the child’s name and leave other fields blank.

🧑‍🎄 Get ready for a joyful, hands-on experience that’s safe, edible and oh-so-messy! Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!

🎟 TICKET PRICE - Book via the event link.
▪️1 Adult & 1 Child: £10.00
▪️Additional Adult/ Sibling: £5.00

 

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

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

🎡 Big Wheel: £6

❗️ 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

👸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

🎅 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.

☃️ 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! ⛄️

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.

⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.

For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563