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🎅🎼 Carols on the High Street in Leighton Buzzard 2024


Time: 19:00

🎅 Santa will make a special appearance at the carols in the Leighton Buzzard High Street, 7pm Christmas eve 2024.

ℹ️ CHARITY INFORMATION
Here are the details if you would like to donate to help with the local food banks and charities we work with....

💳 Credit Card donations - Kind credit card donations can be done through this JustGiving link below
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rotarysanta2024

📲 Kind donations can be made easily via our SMS text giving service
To donate£2 text SANTA 2 to 70227
To donate£5 text SANTA 5 to 70227
To donate£10 text SANTA 10 to 70227 

🫶 Thank you so much,
Merry Christmas from everyone in the Leighton Linslade Rotary

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🧚‍♂️ 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). 

⛄️ 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!

🎅✨️ Enchanted Forest' at Luton Point - Christmas 2024 (£3per child of 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.

🎅 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.

🧑‍🎄 Kids Christmas Eve Disco 2024 at The Market Cross in Dunstable


Time: 12:00 - 15:00

🎊 Join us for a fun Kids Christmas Eve Disco at The Market Cross in Dunstable.

WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️
Includes live DJ
⭐️ Craft making
⭐️ Snacks.

COST
▪️£9.99 per child

BOOKING
☎️ 01582 674381
📧 MarketCross.Dunstable@marstons.co.uk

☃️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2024


Time: 12:00 - 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.

🎄🎶 Jennifer Live Christmas Eve at The Oddfellows Arms in Toddington, Bedfordshire Christmas Eve 2024


Time: 20:30

🧑‍🎄 Spend Christmas eve 2024 dancing and singing your way into Christmas at The Oddfellows Arms in Toddington.

💃WHAT TO EXPECT
A fun and energetic night, singing hits from 60's to Present day! Dance, Rock, Pop and not forgetting some Christmas Classics.

🥂 FREE ENTRY!

⛪️ Christmas Eve 2024 - Midnight Mass at All Saints' Houghton Regis


Time: 23:00

🎼 Join All Saints' Traditional service for Christmas Eve with carol-singing, music, readings within the celebration of Mass at 11pm.

⛸️ 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.

🦌CMK - MEET SANTA & SLEIGH RIDE OPTION 2024 - Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 2024-12-04


DATES: 
15 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
 
Inclusive Relaxed Sessions Are on Saturday 30th November, Sunday 1st December and Wednesday 4th December 2024 and are highlighted in light blue when you select your timeslot.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS

Visit Santa and Meet his Newest Reindeer, Norbert!


In Middleton Hall in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (near John Lewis)
The magic of Christmas is returning this November 2024, and this year’s Grotto experience is more enchanting than ever!

🦌 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2024?
We’re thrilled to introduce Norbert, Santa’s newest reindeer.

📖 IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE
Families are welcomed into Santa’s wondrous reindeer stable, where they can experience the story of Santa’s newest reindeer, Norbert, in a heartwarming, immersive adventure.
Norbert’s story is one of courage, kindness, and the joy of embracing our differences.

🦌 NORBERT THE REINDEER
Norbert is an adorable reindeer puppet, who communicates through his elf puppeteer, to interact with the children as his special story of Christmas magic unfolds.

🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
On their way to meet Santa, children will: make reindeer food in the craft workshop to take home with them, before finally stopping off at Santa's Grotto where they will have the opportunity to take a family photo with the big man himself and receive a gift!

 The full experience lasts around 30 minutes.  

TICKET PRICE:
🔸️Children - £15.50
  • 🔸️Adults - £6
  • 🔸️Baby Under One: £5
(All prices exclude 10% booking fee)

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

THE SLEIGH RIDE - £6 pp

Restrictions and advice:
  1. ▪️Not suitable for children under 2
  2. ▪️Children younger than 3 should sit on an adult’s lap, the adult/ guardian should not wear VR goggles and be in control of the child at all times.
  3. ▪️Not suitable for pregnant women
  4. ▪️Not suitable for people who suffer from epilepsy or have a history of seizures
▪️May cause motion sickness or feelings of vertigo

🛷 SLEIGH RIDE DETAILS
Welcome aboard our Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride! You’ve been specially selected to help us test out Santa’s brand new sleigh! Led by our very own D.A.S.H, you’ll be transported across the globe (and even into space!) as we give the sleigh a trial flight before Christmas Eve.

🛤 Hold on to your hats and antlers everyone, this could be a bumpy ride…

☃️ Seating up to 8 people, this virtual reality experience offers a perfect family attraction during the festive period! Once aboard, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the virtual bay using our HD VR headsets. The sleigh’s movements have been specially designed to mirror those of the full 360 degree experience and along with surround sound, you will embark on a fully immersive ride and a truly festive feast for the eyes!

🎟 SLEIGH RIDE TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are £6 per person and can be purchased online with grotto tickets, or without grotto tickets, you can also purchase a ticket at the office located near the grotto in Middleton Hall.

✅️ YOU CAN BOOK TICKETS FOR SANTA'S GROTTO & A SLEIGH RIDE  VIA THE EVENT LINK

👑 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.

✨️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



🎅 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.


✨️ 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.

🎅 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT HOUGHTON HALL PARK 2024


Time: 13:30 Price: £15.00

🎅 Father Christmas has taken time out of his busy schedule to visit us here at Houghton Hall Park Visitors Centre on the 23rd and 24th December 2024.

▪️AGE:
4+ 

EVENT DETAILS
🥪 Afternoon Tea 23rd December: 1.30pm
Join Santa and his friendly helpers for afternoon tea, treats will be:
Sandwiches (ham, cheese and jam) , sausage rolls, crisps, cocktail sausages, fruit and a gingerbread man, there will be lashings of squash to drink.

🥞 Breakfast 24th December: 9am
Join Santa for breakfast, treats will include:
Pastries, waffles, pancakes, fruit and a gingerbread man and squash to quench your thirst.

WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
📖
A story
🦌 Make Reindeer food
📸 Photo opportunity
🎁 Present from Santa

A Magical Santa Experience
After your delicious tea/breakfast, join Santa for a Christmas story, he will answer your questions and you will have the chance to make some magical reindeer food. Finally, there will be a opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa who will give you a present to take home.

A truly magical event for anyone who believes in Father Christmas!

❓️CAN PARENTS/CARERS ALSO ATTEND?
Because of the amount of room required, parents/carers will not be able to accompany children into the rooms where the event is taking place, therefore children need to be happy to leave their parents/carers.

The café will be open for parents/carers, who will receive a discount voucher to use on the day.

At the end of the event parents will be allowed into the room for photos.

🎟 BOOKING - £15PP
Tickets can be booked via the event link.


🎄 Carols Around the Tree 2024 at The Salvation Army in Dunstable


Time: 16:00

🎼 Come and join us for some carols around the tree at 4pm Christmas Eve at Dunstable Salvatio  Army - everyone welcome!

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

Tuesday 24 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. 

Whats
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🎅 🌎WHERE'S SANTA? SANTA TRACKER 2024

Tuesday 24 December 2024

🎅 Where is SANTA Christmas eve 2024?

🌎 Where is he heading next? You can see where in the world he is on the Santa Tracker.

👀 Check out the website and play some fun games too!

✅️ Click the event link to find him this Christmas eve. 

💝 Merry Christmas from Whatsup Bedfordshire!

🎭 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

🌟 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.

🎼 🎄Carols on Flitwick Square 2024


Time: 18:00

🧑‍🎄 Join King's Church with carols on Flitwick Square Christmas Eve 2024 from 6pm.
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🎅 FREE MEET & GREET SANTA CHRISTMAS EVE 2024 AT THE ANCHOR FENLAKE IN BEDFORD


Time: 14:00 - 15:00

🎅 Santa will be at The Anchor Fenlake in Bedford on Christmas Eve 2024!

🍪 Come and see him, enjoy a cup of milk and cookies and the opportunity to get a photo with the big man himself!

⭐️ NO BOOKING NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE!

🧑‍🎄📽 FREE CHRISTMAS MOVIES 2024 at Milton Keynes (no booking required)


Time: 11:00 - 14:00

📽 Christmas Movies at Unity Place

Get into the festive spirit this season with FREE Christmas Movies at Unity Place, located in the heart of the Urban Food Market!

2024 DATES:
▪️Monday 23rd Decmber 2024
▪️Tuesday 24th December 2024

📽 FILMS
▪️Monday 23rd December 24:
Elf followed by Muppet Christmas Carol

▪️Tuesday 24th December 24:
The Grinch followed by Home Alone 2

🧑‍🎄 DETAILS
Bring the whole family, cozy up with friends, or enjoy some festive cheer on your own as we screen classic Christmas movies that will warm your heart and fill you with holiday joy.

🍿 Festive Treats:
Sip on delightful seasonal drinks or grab a snack from Rye's Deli, the perfect companion to your movie experience. Feeling hungry? Treat yourself to a delicious lunch from the wide variety of options at the Urban Food Market!

✨️Don’t miss out on this magical Christmas event – it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, and best of all, it’s completely FREE!

📍Where is Unity Place?
Unity Place is located at the gateway to the Central Milton Keynes business district, directly across the street from Milton Keynes Central train station on Grafton Gate, at the west side of Midsummer Boulevard. The walk from the train platform to the office entrance will take you less than 5 minutes.

🅿️ Is there public car parking?
Public car parking is available on the City Side facing V6 Grafton Gate provided by Milton Keynes Council at a premium tariff (red bays) of £2 per hour. Parking charges apply from 7am to 6pm every day, except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. There are 21 two-hour free parking bays (no return within 1 hour), 10 accessible parking bays and 11 parent and child bays. Please view the signage for full details. The underground car park is available for the use of building employees only.

♿️ Is there wheelchair access?
Yes, all routes internally and around the permitter of the building offer step fere access making the building fully accessible. All routes have a minimum of 1.5m width and powered access doors at all entrances. There are multiple lifts to access all floors of the building including the basement car park. Due to a two-tier levelling of the upper and lower ground floor a high-speed platform lift internally provides access between the upper and lower ground floor levels.

♿️🅿️ Are there accessible parking bays?
Yes, blue badge parking is available in wide bays on the East side of the underground car park, closest to the lifts providing access to the ground level reception areas to transfer to lifts accessing all floors. There will also be blue badge spaces at ground level near to the building entrance.

♿️🚻 Where are the accessible toilets?
We have gender neutral toilet facilities on each floor including a disabled access toilet and alarm cord.


📯 Woburn Sands Band on Christmas Eve 2024


Time: 19:00 - 20:00

🧑‍🎄 The massed ranks of the Woburn Sands Band gather on Mowbray Green to play carols and seasonal melodies to get you into the festive spirit.

It's the ideal start to Christmas! Free admission, retiring collection for band funds. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit down.

🎅 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
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🎅🎶 FREE Santa Vist & DJ at The Woburn Christmas Eve 2024


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎅 Join us for a magical afternoon as Santa pays us a visit at The Woburn this Christmas Eve 2024!

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy the festive atmosphere while our DJ keeps the entertainment going. It’s a wonderful way to soak in the Christmas spirit before the big day

💝 Bring the whole family and make some unforgettable memories! 

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

Tuesday 24 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.


🎅 Santa is coming to Toddington, Bedfordshire 2024!


🎅 Santa is coming to Toddington, Bedfordshire 2024!

It will soon be time for Santa to tour the village and wave to all the kids, young and old in this order:

🛷 Toddington South on Sunday 22nd December 2024 
▪️Conger Lane,
▪️Wentworth Gardens,
▪️Luton Road,
▪️Bradford Road,
▪️Preston Road,
▪️Bush Close,
▪️Kimberwell Close,
▪️Bradford Way
▪️Mount Pleasant Avenue
▪️Shelton Avenue 
▪️Dunstable Road,
▪️Randall Drive,
▪️The Cleavers 
▪️Willow Way,
▪️Rose Walk.

🛷 Toddington Central on Monday 23rd December 2024
▪️High Street,
▪️Grange Gardens,
▪️Squires Place
▪️Marlborough Place,
▪️The Crescent,
▪️Princes Street
▪️Stockdale
▪️Dale Close
▪️Grange Road
▪️Chapel Close
▪️Russell Road
▪️Lakefield Avenue
▪️Orchard Close
▪️Bryant Way
▪️Meadow Road
▪️Frenchman's Close
▪️Holmfield Close
▪️Peartree Close

🛷 Toddington North on Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December 2024
▪️Market Square,
▪️Leighton Road
▪️Mander Close,
▪️Leigh Close,
▪️Alma Farm
▪️Manor Road,
▪️Park Road,
▪️Park Hill,
▪️St Georges Close,
▪️Station Road,
▪️Harlington Road

🗺 SANTA'S LIVE TRACKER
There will be a live tracker on Facebook via the event link so you can follow his progress. Our collectors will knock on your door so you don’t miss him.

☃️ Bedford Winter Wonderland 2024


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

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

🎅🚂 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.