🕺 SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS - Esquires, Bedford
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 20:00 Price: £16.50
🎤 SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS is coming to Esquires, Bedford on Sat 6th December 2025.
▪️AGE: 14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 6th December 2025 for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials.
ABOUT
Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’. Playing a set from each band and producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off, Special Kinda Madness will have everyone hankering after that exciting era of 2-Tone and ska.
On 21st July 1979 at the Electric Ballroom in London, the Specials played a gig with Madness, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and Selecter. That’s a gig that all 2-Tone rude boys and rude girls would die to see, and thought would never happen. The Specials and Madness on the same bill!
We know it will never happen now … but you can get the next best thing with Special Kinda Madness!
2 Bands … 2-Tone … 1 Fantastic Night!
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
There is no support on the night as the band play 2 sets with the running order of Specials or Madness to be decided on the night. Doors open at 8pm with the band taking to the stage for their first set around 8.30pm.
🎟 TICKET COST: £16.50
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 631524
▪️AGE: 14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 6th December 2025 for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials.
ABOUT
Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’. Playing a set from each band and producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off, Special Kinda Madness will have everyone hankering after that exciting era of 2-Tone and ska.
On 21st July 1979 at the Electric Ballroom in London, the Specials played a gig with Madness, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and Selecter. That’s a gig that all 2-Tone rude boys and rude girls would die to see, and thought would never happen. The Specials and Madness on the same bill!
We know it will never happen now … but you can get the next best thing with Special Kinda Madness!
2 Bands … 2-Tone … 1 Fantastic Night!
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
There is no support on the night as the band play 2 sets with the running order of Specials or Madness to be decided on the night. Doors open at 8pm with the band taking to the stage for their first set around 8.30pm.
🎟 TICKET COST: £16.50
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 631524
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🎄 Light Up Clifton 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
✨️ Light up Clifton 2025 - Join us on Church Street and Grange Street, Clifton, from 4pm on Saturday 6th December 2025 for a family friendly, mostly free, festive fun filled afternoon!
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - 5:30PM
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live Entertainment
🎅 FREE Santa's Grotto
🍻 Drinks from The Admiral
☕️ Hot Drinks
🍴 Food from vendors and at The Admiral
🚂 FREE Land Train rides
🎫 Raffle
🎯 FREE Traditional Games
🎁 Christmas Market
➕ MUCH more!
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - 5:30PM
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live Entertainment
🎅 FREE Santa's Grotto
🍻 Drinks from The Admiral
☕️ Hot Drinks
🍴 Food from vendors and at The Admiral
🚂 FREE Land Train rides
🎫 Raffle
🎯 FREE Traditional Games
🎁 Christmas Market
➕ MUCH more!
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🎄 Baldock Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 22:00
🎄Baldock Christmas Faryre Warm up for 2025 returns on Friday 5th December while the light switch on is on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🗓 SATURDAY EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Fun Fair
✨️ Heated Marquee Bar
✨️ Food Stalls
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on.
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers.
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers.
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🗓 SATURDAY EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Fun Fair
✨️ Heated Marquee Bar
✨️ Food Stalls
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on.
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers.
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers.
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
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🎅 Stories with Santa 2025 - Ampthill
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎅 We will be hosting our Annual ‘Stories with Santa’ event on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This is a chance for families who may struggle financially with the cost of a trip to Santa to take part in Christmas activities, receive a gift and meet the man himself!
🎁 INCLUDES
✨️ Free handmade and pre-loved gifts for children and adults
✨️ Make your own Reindeer food
✨️ Arts and Crafts
✨️ Refreshments
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This is a chance for families who may struggle financially with the cost of a trip to Santa to take part in Christmas activities, receive a gift and meet the man himself!
🎁 INCLUDES
✨️ Free handmade and pre-loved gifts for children and adults
✨️ Make your own Reindeer food
✨️ Arts and Crafts
✨️ Refreshments
🎟 TICKET COST - FREE
Free tickets need to be booked in advance via the event link.
🫶 CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Could you help us with donations of:
▪️Wrapping paper and tape
▪️Selection boxes
▪️Children's gifts for a variety of ages
▪️Gifts for Mum and Dad
All gratefully appreciated!
Please drop off to MacIntyre – The Old School House, 66 Bedford Street, Ampthill, MK45 2NB.
Tel: 01525 406 707
Free tickets need to be booked in advance via the event link.
🫶 CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Could you help us with donations of:
▪️Wrapping paper and tape
▪️Selection boxes
▪️Children's gifts for a variety of ages
▪️Gifts for Mum and Dad
All gratefully appreciated!
Please drop off to MacIntyre – The Old School House, 66 Bedford Street, Ampthill, MK45 2NB.
Tel: 01525 406 707
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🧚♀️ Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
✨🕯 Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025 is back — and it’s pure magic!
🧚♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Theme: Folklore & Fairytales
Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for an evening straight out of a storybook — this year’s theme is ‘Folklore & Fairytales’.
🎶 Entertainment & food from 3pm
🎭 Parade departs from The Square at 4:30pm
ENTERTAINMENT
🎤 There’s an amazing lineup of local singer songwriters performing in Foundation House cafe from 3pm onwards this Saturday including: Sheniah Asiamah, Manny and Pip Akers.
🎼 Be sure to catch the marvellously melodic Milton Keynes Women's Choir performing in The Square from 3.30-4pm.
✨️ Let’s light up Wolverton together and make this year’s festival one to remember!
🧚♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Theme: Folklore & Fairytales
Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for an evening straight out of a storybook — this year’s theme is ‘Folklore & Fairytales’.
🎶 Entertainment & food from 3pm
🎭 Parade departs from The Square at 4:30pm
ENTERTAINMENT
🎤 There’s an amazing lineup of local singer songwriters performing in Foundation House cafe from 3pm onwards this Saturday including: Sheniah Asiamah, Manny and Pip Akers.
🎼 Be sure to catch the marvellously melodic Milton Keynes Women's Choir performing in The Square from 3.30-4pm.
✨️ Let’s light up Wolverton together and make this year’s festival one to remember!
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 08:00 - 12:00
🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale located at the under cover car park, Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Saturday 06 December 2025
🏴☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.
It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
👸 Cinderella 2025 - Tads Theatre, Toddington
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 14:30
🎭 TADS Theatre Group Toddington presents, CINDERELLA. A family pantomime full of fun and laughter for all ages.
🕖 DOORS TIMES
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
🕖 DOORS TIMES
Doors open 20-30 minutes before the performance is due to commence.
ABOUT:
Bought to you by the award-winning team behind ‘Aladdin’ and this years hit ‘Sinders’, Harry Rodgers and Darren Adams.
🗓 2025 DATE & SHOW TIMES
▪️Fri 5 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 6 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 7 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
▪️Fri 12 Dec 2025, 7:30PM
▪️Sat 13 Dec 2025, 2:30PM & 7:30PM
▪️Sun 14 Dec 2025, 2:30PM
🅿️ PARKING
For the benefit of our neighbours, please avoid parking in Conger Lane, down past the Oddfellows Arms as the street becomes narrow.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: £12.83
▪️Adult (members only): £11.76
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged): £10.69
▪️Concessions (U18, students, over 60s and unwaged - members only): £9.62
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07736 838360
📧 Email: enquiries@tadstheatre.org
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 06 December 2025
🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🤶 Free Over 65's Christmas Lunch 2025 - Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 13:00
🌲 It is that time of the year again when we are delighted to announce we will be arranging a Christmas Lunch again for the over 65's from within our community. This will be on Saturday 6th December 2025. More details will follow.
We would really like to do this event for FREE once again, as a token of festive goodwill !!
👥 WHO IS THIS CHRISTMAS LUNCH FOR?
For residents of Flitton, Greenfield & Wardhedges.
🙏 ARE YOU A BUSINESS WHO CAN HELP?
We are looking for financial support to be able to do this, therefore if there are any businesses within our community who would like to donate to this cause please do get in touch. That can be in terms of a donation of Money or Food or covering the cost of entertainment. It doesn't have to be a lot, but every little helps.
🧑🎄 WE ARE LOOKING FOR ELVES HELPERS
We will also be looking for many elves to help on the day, serving our guests, setting and clearing up. If this is something you would like to do then again please send us a message.
🫶 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS LUNCH?
Finally we know many over 65's within our community won't be on Facebook, so if you are reading this and have a neighbour or know someone who fits into this category please let them know this is happening again this year!!
Thank you 🎅
ℹ️ For more information or to book please call or message: Margaret Lowe
☎️ Phone: 01525 861111 or 07938965817
We would really like to do this event for FREE once again, as a token of festive goodwill !!
👥 WHO IS THIS CHRISTMAS LUNCH FOR?
For residents of Flitton, Greenfield & Wardhedges.
🙏 ARE YOU A BUSINESS WHO CAN HELP?
We are looking for financial support to be able to do this, therefore if there are any businesses within our community who would like to donate to this cause please do get in touch. That can be in terms of a donation of Money or Food or covering the cost of entertainment. It doesn't have to be a lot, but every little helps.
🧑🎄 WE ARE LOOKING FOR ELVES HELPERS
We will also be looking for many elves to help on the day, serving our guests, setting and clearing up. If this is something you would like to do then again please send us a message.
🫶 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS LUNCH?
Finally we know many over 65's within our community won't be on Facebook, so if you are reading this and have a neighbour or know someone who fits into this category please let them know this is happening again this year!!
Thank you 🎅
ℹ️ For more information or to book please call or message: Margaret Lowe
☎️ Phone: 01525 861111 or 07938965817
✨️ Shuttleworth in Lights 2025/2026
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 16:30
✨️ Shuttleworth's unique twist on a winter light trail.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden’s quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
☕️ CAFE
Café open for festive drinks & snacks.
🕟 SESSION TIMES:
Choose a session time between 4.30pm - 6.50pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £16.00 - £17.50
▪️Children aged 3+: £10
▪️2 and under go FREE!
▪️Group rate available
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:30
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy, Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 4th April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026
🐻 The Three Bears - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 11:30
🐻 A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust. A hilarious fairy tale remix!
▪️AGES:
▪️AGES:
Recommended for 3+ and their families. Suitable for All.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 06 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 13 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 20 Dec: 11.00am, 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Sun 21 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Mon 22 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Tue 23 Dec: 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Wed 24 Dec: 11.00am
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 06 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 13 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Sat 20 Dec: 11.00am, 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Sun 21 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Mon 22 Dec: 11.30am & 2.00pm
▪️Tue 23 Dec: 2.00pm & 4.30pm
▪️Wed 24 Dec: 11.00am
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
📽 WATCH A SNEAK PEAK HERE
🎟 TICKET COST: £13.75 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎸 Basement Live/s: December 2025 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 19:30 - 23:00
🎸 Join us for live music gigs in the Hat Factory. Presented by Luton Live/s.
▪️AGE: Strictly 16+. Under 18s must be wristbanded. ID required.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5 + £1 booking fee
▪️AGE: Strictly 16+. Under 18s must be wristbanded. ID required.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5 + £1 booking fee
🤭 Upfront Comedy: December 2025 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🤭 Comedian turned Teletubbie JOHN SIMMIT returns to introduce a dazzling line up featuring MARLON DAVIS (Britain’s Got Talent), fast rising star KYRA GRAY (Comedy Central Live), and James Dowdeswell (Russell Howard’s Good News; Ricky Gervais’s Extras).
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🎟 TICKET COST: £15 plus 10% booking fee
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🎟 TICKET COST: £15 plus 10% booking fee
🎤 Red Eye: Deadtime Disco - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
🎤 Luton's premier goth / industrial night from the mid nineties is back with a new daytime discotheque for all the dark deviants and cyber freaks.
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🌑 ABOUT
Now there is a whisper in the shadows, a stirring in the crypts, a breath felt on the back of your neck in an empty room. Something is definitely happening. RedEye returns with a daytime discotheque for all the dark deviants and cyber kids to dust of the cobwebs and dance through the afternoon down in the Hat Factory crypt. Away from the daylight. Old and new DJs will be playing a mix of goth, industrial, darkwave, EBM, dance, punk, new wave and so much more. And all finished in time for an early night. Or maybe another drink on the way home.
🎟 TICKET COST: £9 (inc. booking fee)
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🌑 ABOUT
Now there is a whisper in the shadows, a stirring in the crypts, a breath felt on the back of your neck in an empty room. Something is definitely happening. RedEye returns with a daytime discotheque for all the dark deviants and cyber kids to dust of the cobwebs and dance through the afternoon down in the Hat Factory crypt. Away from the daylight. Old and new DJs will be playing a mix of goth, industrial, darkwave, EBM, dance, punk, new wave and so much more. And all finished in time for an early night. Or maybe another drink on the way home.
🎟 TICKET COST: £9 (inc. booking fee)
🎅 Christmas at Mead Open Farm 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
🎅 Mead Open Farm Christmas 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The time slot you book for is to see Father Christmas. You can access the farm park anytime from 9:30am on the date you visit.
🗓 2025 DATES
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The time slot you book for is to see Father Christmas. You can access the farm park anytime from 9:30am on the date you visit.
Experience a magical festive adventure on selected dates in December, as the yuletide cheer of the North Pole takes over the farm.
🧑🎄 INCLUDED IN YOUR CHRISTMAS TICKET
✨️ Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
✨️ Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
✨️ Visit Father Christmas’ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
✨️ Choose and make your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
✨️ Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
✨️ Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
✨️ Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.
✨️ Get involved at The Pudding Club show.
✨️ Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
✨️ Visit the Alpine village.
✨️ Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
✨️ Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
✨️ Visit Father Christmas’ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
✨️ Choose and make your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
✨️ Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
✨️ Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
✨️ Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.
✨️ Get involved at The Pudding Club show.
✨️ Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
✨️ Visit the Alpine village.
Plus, have full access to all the usual fun of the farm including meeting our animals and our giant indoor play area.
🎟 TICKET COST FOR NON-MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE:
▪️Child (1-15 yrs): from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Adult (16+): from £25.00 to £30.00
▪️Senior: from £20.00 to £25.00
▪️Disabled Plus Carer: from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Child Under 1: from £10.00 to £15.00
*Member tickets receive a discount, you can see these prices on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 852954
🎟 TICKET COST FOR NON-MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE:
▪️Child (1-15 yrs): from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Adult (16+): from £25.00 to £30.00
▪️Senior: from £20.00 to £25.00
▪️Disabled Plus Carer: from £35.00 to £40.00
▪️Child Under 1: from £10.00 to £15.00
*Member tickets receive a discount, you can see these prices on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 852954
🚶♂️New Chilterns '15 Mile' Hike - Ivinghoe Beacon
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 15:30
🚶♂️ A new beautiful hike in the Chilterns with a mix of gentle hills, forests and canal paths over a 15 mile route.
📍MEETING POINT & ROUTE INFO
We meet for a 9am start at the National Trust car park close to Ivinghoe Beacon and the route includes Beacon Hill, part of the Ridgeway, the Grand Union Canal, Icknield Way, Ashridge Forest, Moneybury Hill and Pitstone Common.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The elevation is quite low, so although 15 miles in total it should take about 6.5hrs with breaks, so finishing around 3.30pm. A stunning hike any time of the year, with wonderful scenery and fully guided throughout. (Rating 3).
🎟 BOOKING - £37.50pp for the day
Please book on the website via the event link.
Full details are emailed 4-6 weeks prior to the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
Any questions please email info@themountaincoach.com
📍MEETING POINT & ROUTE INFO
We meet for a 9am start at the National Trust car park close to Ivinghoe Beacon and the route includes Beacon Hill, part of the Ridgeway, the Grand Union Canal, Icknield Way, Ashridge Forest, Moneybury Hill and Pitstone Common.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The elevation is quite low, so although 15 miles in total it should take about 6.5hrs with breaks, so finishing around 3.30pm. A stunning hike any time of the year, with wonderful scenery and fully guided throughout. (Rating 3).
🎟 BOOKING - £37.50pp for the day
Please book on the website via the event link.
Full details are emailed 4-6 weeks prior to the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
Any questions please email info@themountaincoach.com
🤠 Kickin It Country - MK11 Live Music Venue, Milton Keynes
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🤠 Milton Keynes, can I get a Yee Haw. We are back for our big winter edition on Saturday 6th December 2025 at MK11 Live Music Venue.
Come join the UK's largest country experience!
▪️AGE: Over 18's
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Kickin It Country Creator - Clarky on the decks, playing all the best country classics and present day hits, plus...
💥 The Massive Cowboy Hat Giveaway
💥 Inflatables Giveaway
💥 Country Decor
💥 Dress to Impress (boots and hats encouraged)
💥 Confetti Showers
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Tickets- £10 early bird / £12 general sale
▪️Photo ID required
Come join the UK's largest country experience!
▪️AGE: Over 18's
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Kickin It Country Creator - Clarky on the decks, playing all the best country classics and present day hits, plus...
💥 The Massive Cowboy Hat Giveaway
💥 Inflatables Giveaway
💥 Country Decor
💥 Dress to Impress (boots and hats encouraged)
💥 Confetti Showers
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Tickets- £10 early bird / £12 general sale
▪️Photo ID required
🤩 Ibiza Orchestra Experience - Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
🎶 The Iconic Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Milton Keynes on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle.
You can expect to hear tracks such as; Waiting all night by Rudimental, Let me be your fantasy by Baby D, Lolas Theme by The Shapeshifters and Pjanoo by Eric Prydz!
🤩 What you can expect from Ibiza Orchestra Experience;
✨ 26 Piece Orchestra Live
✨ SPECIAL GUEST: ARTFUL DODGER
✨ Live Acts & DJs
✨ Ibiza anthems
✨ Festival Production & Sound System
🎟 TICKET COST: £24.50 - £49.95
(Plus booking fee)
📍LOCATION
Big Festival Tent, Grafton Street, Milton Keynes (next to Sainsbury's)
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle.
You can expect to hear tracks such as; Waiting all night by Rudimental, Let me be your fantasy by Baby D, Lolas Theme by The Shapeshifters and Pjanoo by Eric Prydz!
🤩 What you can expect from Ibiza Orchestra Experience;
✨ 26 Piece Orchestra Live
✨ SPECIAL GUEST: ARTFUL DODGER
✨ Live Acts & DJs
✨ Ibiza anthems
✨ Festival Production & Sound System
🎟 TICKET COST: £24.50 - £49.95
(Plus booking fee)
📍LOCATION
Big Festival Tent, Grafton Street, Milton Keynes (next to Sainsbury's)
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
Saturday 06 December 2025
✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
✨️ Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
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🎄 Light Up Clifton 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
✨️ Light up Clifton 2025 - Join us on Church Street and Grange Street, Clifton, from 4pm on Saturday 6th December 2025 for a family friendly, mostly free, festive fun filled afternoon!
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - 5:30PM
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live Entertainment
🎅 FREE Santa's Grotto
🍻 Drinks from The Admiral
☕️ Hot Drinks
🍴 Food from vendors and at The Admiral
🚂 FREE Land Train rides
🎫 Raffle
🎯 FREE Traditional Games
🎁 Christmas Market
➕ MUCH more!
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - 5:30PM
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live Entertainment
🎅 FREE Santa's Grotto
🍻 Drinks from The Admiral
☕️ Hot Drinks
🍴 Food from vendors and at The Admiral
🚂 FREE Land Train rides
🎫 Raffle
🎯 FREE Traditional Games
🎁 Christmas Market
➕ MUCH more!
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🎅 Stories with Santa 2025 - Ampthill
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎅 We will be hosting our Annual ‘Stories with Santa’ event on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This is a chance for families who may struggle financially with the cost of a trip to Santa to take part in Christmas activities, receive a gift and meet the man himself!
🎁 INCLUDES
✨️ Free handmade and pre-loved gifts for children and adults
✨️ Make your own Reindeer food
✨️ Arts and Crafts
✨️ Refreshments
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This is a chance for families who may struggle financially with the cost of a trip to Santa to take part in Christmas activities, receive a gift and meet the man himself!
🎁 INCLUDES
✨️ Free handmade and pre-loved gifts for children and adults
✨️ Make your own Reindeer food
✨️ Arts and Crafts
✨️ Refreshments
🎟 TICKET COST - FREE
Free tickets need to be booked in advance via the event link.
🫶 CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Could you help us with donations of:
▪️Wrapping paper and tape
▪️Selection boxes
▪️Children's gifts for a variety of ages
▪️Gifts for Mum and Dad
All gratefully appreciated!
Please drop off to MacIntyre – The Old School House, 66 Bedford Street, Ampthill, MK45 2NB.
Tel: 01525 406 707
Free tickets need to be booked in advance via the event link.
🫶 CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Could you help us with donations of:
▪️Wrapping paper and tape
▪️Selection boxes
▪️Children's gifts for a variety of ages
▪️Gifts for Mum and Dad
All gratefully appreciated!
Please drop off to MacIntyre – The Old School House, 66 Bedford Street, Ampthill, MK45 2NB.
Tel: 01525 406 707
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🧚♀️ Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
✨🕯 Wolverton Lantern Festival 2025 is back — and it’s pure magic!
🧚♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Theme: Folklore & Fairytales
Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for an evening straight out of a storybook — this year’s theme is ‘Folklore & Fairytales’.
🎶 Entertainment & food from 3pm
🎭 Parade departs from The Square at 4:30pm
ENTERTAINMENT
🎤 There’s an amazing lineup of local singer songwriters performing in Foundation House cafe from 3pm onwards this Saturday including: Sheniah Asiamah, Manny and Pip Akers.
🎼 Be sure to catch the marvellously melodic Milton Keynes Women's Choir performing in The Square from 3.30-4pm.
✨️ Let’s light up Wolverton together and make this year’s festival one to remember!
🧚♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Theme: Folklore & Fairytales
Join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for an evening straight out of a storybook — this year’s theme is ‘Folklore & Fairytales’.
🎶 Entertainment & food from 3pm
🎭 Parade departs from The Square at 4:30pm
ENTERTAINMENT
🎤 There’s an amazing lineup of local singer songwriters performing in Foundation House cafe from 3pm onwards this Saturday including: Sheniah Asiamah, Manny and Pip Akers.
🎼 Be sure to catch the marvellously melodic Milton Keynes Women's Choir performing in The Square from 3.30-4pm.
✨️ Let’s light up Wolverton together and make this year’s festival one to remember!
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🎄 Baldock Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 22:00
🎄Baldock Christmas Faryre Warm up for 2025 returns on Friday 5th December while the light switch on is on Saturday 6th December 2025.
🗓 SATURDAY EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Fun Fair
✨️ Heated Marquee Bar
✨️ Food Stalls
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on.
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers.
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers.
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🗓 SATURDAY EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Fun Fair
✨️ Heated Marquee Bar
✨️ Food Stalls
🛍 Craft Stalls untill 4:30pm:
With craft stalls on the high street, in the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre and St Mary’s Church Hall.
🍻 Food & drink:
Food Court, Heated Bar Marquee
Fun Fair and stage with live music all day.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
As well as the infamous Christmas tree lights switch on.
🎉 SATURDAY LINE UP...
🎅 Fun Kids Entertainment: Christmas Elf party
Make sure the kids are down early for the Christmas Elf Party at midday on Saturday. This party will include Games, Disco, Inflatable Santa, Comedy magic, Bubbles, Snow machine & Stickers. Don’t let your children miss out!
🎸 A.R.T.
More talent from Knights Templars School’s musical youth. Playing Rock and Festival covers.
🎶 Dreamwalks
Two of Balstock’s biggest names (Indi Forde from Indi & The Vegas and Orion aka iEgo Bianca), back at the Fayre for another set of smooth harmonies and Christmas Bangers.
🎼 The Pauline Quirke Academy Letchworth & Hitchin Choir
PQA Letchworth & Hitchin is a performing arts academy offering engaging classes for kids in Comedy, Musical Theatre and Filmmaking for 4-18 year olds. Choirs are a must-see for the yule tide.
🎵 Allergy
One of the best, if not THE best covers bands in the 3 counties area. Allergy are a barnstorming, ball-busting, 3-piece act that will leave jaws on the floor.
🕺 Queenergy
We’ve only gone and secured ONE OF THE BIGGEST LOCAL TRIBUTE ACTS that a Christmas fayre could desire! The one-and-only Queenergy are bringing the best of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John to Baldock town and just in time for the Xmas Tree lights countdown!
🍷 Amber Lilly Music
After the tree is lit, grab a mulled wine or a beer and enjoy the exceptional acoustic talent of Amber Lilly. One of the most exciting new additions to the local scene, not to be missed.
🎤 G LaRoche’s ‘Sleigh-the-mic’ Karaoke
We finish the proceedings with Karaoke in the beer tent, hosted by the Balstock Dictator himself. Try your hand at some Elton, meat your match on some Meatloaf, why not wing it with Wham! Let’s keep the party going until Christmas Time!!!
🎄 Bedfordshire Growers Christmas Farye & Santa Paws 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🛍 JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT BEDFORDSHIRE GROWERS.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️From 10 AM to 3 PM
ℹ️ DETAILS
Our annual Christmas Fayre featuring local stall holders selling a variety of Christmas gifts and treats!
🐶 SANTA PAWS - £7.00
Hi All, we’re delighted to be running a Santa Paws event at Beds Growers. A chance for you to bring your pet or pets to meet Santa, get their own gift and some photos with Santa and his Elves.
All funds raised towards RATS - Rehoming Animal Telephone RATS - Rehoming Animal Telephone Service
🗓 SANTA PAWS DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 6th December 2025
🐾10:30pm - 1pm & l:30pm - 4:00pm
▪️Sunday 7th December 2025
🐾10:30am - 1pm & 1:30pm - 3pm
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED
If you would like to book Santa Paws please do so by messaging /phoning:
☎️ Phone: 07749019121
☕️ CAFE AT BG'S COUTRY STORE
Feeling hungry check out the cafe menu here
STALL HOLDERS
Email to book a table:
📧 Email: alex.dilley@bedgrow.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01767 319215
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️From 10 AM to 3 PM
ℹ️ DETAILS
Our annual Christmas Fayre featuring local stall holders selling a variety of Christmas gifts and treats!
🐶 SANTA PAWS - £7.00
Hi All, we’re delighted to be running a Santa Paws event at Beds Growers. A chance for you to bring your pet or pets to meet Santa, get their own gift and some photos with Santa and his Elves.
All funds raised towards RATS - Rehoming Animal Telephone RATS - Rehoming Animal Telephone Service
🗓 SANTA PAWS DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 6th December 2025
🐾10:30pm - 1pm & l:30pm - 4:00pm
▪️Sunday 7th December 2025
🐾10:30am - 1pm & 1:30pm - 3pm
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED
If you would like to book Santa Paws please do so by messaging /phoning:
☎️ Phone: 07749019121
☕️ CAFE AT BG'S COUTRY STORE
Feeling hungry check out the cafe menu here
STALL HOLDERS
Email to book a table:
📧 Email: alex.dilley@bedgrow.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01767 319215
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🚂 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. 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
🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.
🛍 OUR SHOP
🛍 OUR SHOP
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.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
🎅 Leighton Rose Christmas Fair 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
🌟 We are joyful and triumphant to announce that our annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday, 6th December 2025 at Leighton Rose Care Home from 12 to 3pm.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
This event is open to the community, and we invite everyone to join us for some festive fun.
Activities will include:
✨️ Santa's Grotto
✨️ Christmas Stalls
✨️ Refreshments
✨️ Games
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Plus much more
We are proud to support our Charity of the Year, Dementia Care at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
We look forward to welcoming you.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
This event is open to the community, and we invite everyone to join us for some festive fun.
Activities will include:
✨️ Santa's Grotto
✨️ Christmas Stalls
✨️ Refreshments
✨️ Games
✨️ Live Music
✨️ Plus much more
We are proud to support our Charity of the Year, Dementia Care at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
We look forward to welcoming you.
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual 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. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs 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.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs 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.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs 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.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs 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.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
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🧑🎄🐐 Christmas Fun at Animal Edge Farm 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🧑🎄 We are running our Christmas fun at Animal Edge farm again for 2025!
▪️AGE: Min age 2 - max age 10
🗓 DATES & SESSION INFORMATION
🕙 2 hour sessions with Maximum 10 on each session
▪️Saturday 29th November 2025
▪️Saturday 6th December 2025
▪️Monday 22nd December 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐎 Pony ride: Children can enjoy an extended pony ride around our own private christmas woodland approximately 15 minute ride.
🐇 Animal handling: Join the Elves for rabbit and Guinea pig handling inside our Christmas lodge
🫏 Meet the Donkeys: Meet the donkeys including cheeky Jules and Juno.
🍪 Food & drink: Enjoy a hot chocolate and decorate your own biscuits before making Reindeer food to take away and other Christmas crafts
🎁 Gift: A small Christmas gift for every child.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£30 per child (plus booking fee), no charge for accompanying adults and siblings under 2. Book via the event link now.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@animaledge.co.uk.
☎️ Phone: 07413 975 756
▪️AGE: Min age 2 - max age 10
🗓 DATES & SESSION INFORMATION
🕙 2 hour sessions with Maximum 10 on each session
▪️Saturday 29th November 2025
▪️Saturday 6th December 2025
▪️Monday 22nd December 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐎 Pony ride: Children can enjoy an extended pony ride around our own private christmas woodland approximately 15 minute ride.
🐇 Animal handling: Join the Elves for rabbit and Guinea pig handling inside our Christmas lodge
🫏 Meet the Donkeys: Meet the donkeys including cheeky Jules and Juno.
🍪 Food & drink: Enjoy a hot chocolate and decorate your own biscuits before making Reindeer food to take away and other Christmas crafts
🎁 Gift: A small Christmas gift for every child.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£30 per child (plus booking fee), no charge for accompanying adults and siblings under 2. Book via the event link now.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@animaledge.co.uk.
☎️ Phone: 07413 975 756
🎅🚂 Panto Express With Father Christmas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎅 See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride, watch a pantomime and meet Mrs Claus and the Elves – all in one amazing festive Christmas experience!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
After the train ride, your adventure continues to the museum where you will be magically transported to Santa’s workshop to meet Mrs Claus and the elves, and your child can exchange their golden ticket for a gift of their choice.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
🏅 GOLD tickets:
When booking GOLD tickets, you are booking a private First-Class compartment, for up to six people. These are sold as a whole compartment price. These are our most popular seats! Our GOLD ticket holders enjoy the larger and plusher seats of their First-Class compartment, plus reserved seating on the 2 front rows at the pantomime. Maximum booking is for 6 people (babies under 12 months can be added on top as they do not need a seat). If you have less than 6 people you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥈 SILVER tickets:
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥉 BRONZE tickets:
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
NB Babies under 12 months are £8.50 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. Don’t forget to include babies on your booking who may not have been born yet but will be born in time for our event!
🎟 Early Bird Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
🎫 Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❗️Important points to note:
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
🚻 TOILETS
Please note there are no toilets on the trains, but plenty around the site for you to use before your train ride.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed on site, but at Christmas we do not allow them in the pantomime or on the trains.
🛡 A Christmas Festive Feast Trail at Dunstable Downs 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Join the grand Knight’s Festive Feast and celebrate the year’s triumphs in true medieval style at Dunstable Downs! As you journey through the trail, find out who plays a part in bringing a medieval banquet to life.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
Take on tasks, follow clues, and gather everything needed to complete the festive banquet table. Adventure, laughter, and merriment await—let the feast begin!
Join us for this 10 station trail with a congratualtions prize at the end!
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
Prices are £3 per trail which includes the trail and prize. No booking required.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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🎅 Bad Santa Christmas Disco 2025 - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🎅 Bad Santa is clocking in… and he’s already on the naughty list. Join us at The Market Cross in Dunstable on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 8pm till late for a Christmas disco that’s definitely not for the elves.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our DJ Santa is bringing the chaos, the tunes, and probably a few questionable life choices.
We’ve got festive shots, cheeky cocktails and plenty of room on the dance floor for your finest Christmas get up.
💃 Dress to impress, dress to sparkle, or dress like you’ve just escaped the North Pole after a HR meeting. We don’t mind. See you at the bar!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL BEFORE THE PARTY?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our DJ Santa is bringing the chaos, the tunes, and probably a few questionable life choices.
We’ve got festive shots, cheeky cocktails and plenty of room on the dance floor for your finest Christmas get up.
💃 Dress to impress, dress to sparkle, or dress like you’ve just escaped the North Pole after a HR meeting. We don’t mind. See you at the bar!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL BEFORE THE PARTY?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland returns 2025, and this year it’s going to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER & MORE MAGICAL than ever before!
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)
❗️UPDATE:
Winter Wonderland will be closed Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's untill 17th December 2025.
🕓 TIMES
▪️ Weekdays: 4pm - 10pm
▪️ Weekends: 12pm - 10pm
▪️ School Holidays: 12pm - 10pm
(22nd Dec 25 – 4th Jan 26)
▪️Christmas eve: 12pm - 8pm
⛔️ Closed Christmas Day
🎄WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect dazzling lights, festive rides, fun-filled games, delicious seasonal food and treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.
Step into the magic. See the Dazzling Lights & feel the wonder. Experience Christmas like never before.
✨️ Under Cover Real Ice Skating Rink
✨️ Funfair Rides
✨️ Festive Bars
✨️ Festive Food
✨️ Christmas Market
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ Game Stalls
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)
❗️UPDATE:
Winter Wonderland will be closed Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's untill 17th December 2025.
🕓 TIMES
▪️ Weekdays: 4pm - 10pm
▪️ Weekends: 12pm - 10pm
▪️ School Holidays: 12pm - 10pm
(22nd Dec 25 – 4th Jan 26)
▪️Christmas eve: 12pm - 8pm
⛔️ Closed Christmas Day
🎄WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect dazzling lights, festive rides, fun-filled games, delicious seasonal food and treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.
Step into the magic. See the Dazzling Lights & feel the wonder. Experience Christmas like never before.
✨️ Under Cover Real Ice Skating Rink
✨️ Funfair Rides
✨️ Festive Bars
✨️ Festive Food
✨️ Christmas Market
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ Game Stalls
✨️ Illuminated Big Wheel
✨️ Meet and greet Santa Claus
🎟 ADMISSION: £2 entrance fee per person paid on the gate (ages 4 and above).
⛸️ ICE SKATING
(Advanced booking recommended)
You have to be 3 years old + to be on the ice
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £11 for children under 16 when purchased in advance. If you buy on-site, prices increase to £16 for adults and £12 for children.
Families can take advantage of our ice skating bundle ticket for just £49, which includes ice skating for two adults and two children.
💥⛸️ Special Deals!
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more adults £13 each
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more children £9.50 each
⭐️ Carers free (Identification required)
Please note: All prices online may differ in person and are cheaper to be booked in advance online, all prices exclude the £2 entry fee to the Stevenage Winter Wonderland Site.
🎡 THE BIG WHEEL - £5.00
Stevenage Winter Wonderland - Big Wheel
Entry price to apply to all customes (under 2 years go free). You can book online, booking fees may apply.
🎅 MEET & GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS!
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends to meet the jolly old man himself. It's the perfect opportunity to share your Christmas wishes and take memorable photos!
As a special treat, everyone who attends will receive a delightful gift to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving.
▪️ First Child: £12.60
▪️ Additional Children: £8.60
🪙 TOKEN COST FOR FUN FAIR:
▪️£1.20 each on the day
▪️Advance Bundle: 50 for £50 (saving £9.40)
(Booking fees apply)
NOTE: Online bookings are still subject to the £2 entrance fee on the day. Online Booking fees apply.
🧑🎄 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025?
Join Sparkle & Blizzard — Santa’s most chaotic (and hilarious!) elves — as they take charge of planning the North Pole’s biggest Christmas bash in this brand new theatre show:
✨️ Sparkle & Blizzard’s Christmas Party Extravaganza! Expect laughter, music, mayhem, and a sleigh-full of festive cheer in this magical live show for all ages!
🗓 When are the shows on?
Every Saturday & Sunday from November 22nd, plus special shows on 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2025.
The show is included in your Winter Wonderland entry fee — no extra ticket needed!
♿️ Is Stevenage Winter Wonderland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we aim to make our event accessible to everyone. There are accessible pathways throughout the venue, and many attractions are suitable for wheelchair users. For more details, please contact our customer service team.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page for any updates or changes.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@stevenagewinterwonderland.co.uk
⛸️ ICE SKATING
(Advanced booking recommended)
You have to be 3 years old + to be on the ice
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £11 for children under 16 when purchased in advance. If you buy on-site, prices increase to £16 for adults and £12 for children.
Families can take advantage of our ice skating bundle ticket for just £49, which includes ice skating for two adults and two children.
💥⛸️ Special Deals!
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more adults £13 each
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more children £9.50 each
⭐️ Carers free (Identification required)
Please note: All prices online may differ in person and are cheaper to be booked in advance online, all prices exclude the £2 entry fee to the Stevenage Winter Wonderland Site.
🎡 THE BIG WHEEL - £5.00
Stevenage Winter Wonderland - Big Wheel
Entry price to apply to all customes (under 2 years go free). You can book online, booking fees may apply.
🎅 MEET & GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS!
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends to meet the jolly old man himself. It's the perfect opportunity to share your Christmas wishes and take memorable photos!
As a special treat, everyone who attends will receive a delightful gift to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving.
▪️ First Child: £12.60
▪️ Additional Children: £8.60
🪙 TOKEN COST FOR FUN FAIR:
▪️£1.20 each on the day
▪️Advance Bundle: 50 for £50 (saving £9.40)
(Booking fees apply)
NOTE: Online bookings are still subject to the £2 entrance fee on the day. Online Booking fees apply.
🧑🎄 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025?
Join Sparkle & Blizzard — Santa’s most chaotic (and hilarious!) elves — as they take charge of planning the North Pole’s biggest Christmas bash in this brand new theatre show:
✨️ Sparkle & Blizzard’s Christmas Party Extravaganza! Expect laughter, music, mayhem, and a sleigh-full of festive cheer in this magical live show for all ages!
🗓 When are the shows on?
Every Saturday & Sunday from November 22nd, plus special shows on 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2025.
The show is included in your Winter Wonderland entry fee — no extra ticket needed!
♿️ Is Stevenage Winter Wonderland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we aim to make our event accessible to everyone. There are accessible pathways throughout the venue, and many attractions are suitable for wheelchair users. For more details, please contact our customer service team.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page for any updates or changes.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@stevenagewinterwonderland.co.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 at The Harpur Centre, Bedford
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🎄 Santa’s Grotto Returns to The Harpur Centre in Bedford for 2025!
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a heart-warming festive experience! Santa is back in his cosy grotto at the Harpur Centre and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful children of Bedford this Christmas.
Little ones can meet Santa, take home a festive gift, and enjoy a magical photo moment with Event-Photos, starting from just £4 per child.
Make sure to stop by before Santa sets off on his Christmas Eve journey!
📅 Grotto Dates & Times for November 2025
• Sat 22nd: 10am–4pm (Light Switch On)
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
• Sun 23rd: 10am–3pm
• Sat 29th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 30th: 10am–3pm
🗓 Grotto Dates & Times for December 2025
• Sat 6th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 7th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 13th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 14th: 10am–3pm
• Sat 20th: 10am–5pm
• Sun 21st: 10am–3pm
• Mon 22nd: 10am–5pm
• Tues 23rd: 10am–5pm
• Wed 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am–3pm
💳 COST:
▪️1 child: £4.00
▪️2 children: £7.50
▪️3 children: £10.00
▪️4 children: £13.50
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 16:00
🧑🎄 OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Hertfordshire by popular demand, for a fourth year. This time, in a new area and venue: British Schools Museum in Hitchin.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 28th December 2025 - 30th December
(Except: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 18th November & 25th, 26th December)
▪️Times: 16:30, 17.30 18:00, 19:30
Depending on days.
🎩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
The 60 minute performance is more magical than ever in its new venue. It is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, sending you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves walking around outside the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Cost between £15.00 - £27.50
♿ ACCESSABILITY
If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs, please email us before purchasing tickets.
📧 Email: help@ovo.org.uk
🐾🎅 Santa Paws at Houghton Hall Park 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎅🐾 Santa Paws is Coming Back to Houghton Hall Park on Saturday 6th December 2025 between 10am - 3pm.
✨️ ABOUT
After last year’s amazing success, Accoolade Hounds are returning to Houghton Hall Park with Santa Paws and his festive elves!
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Bring your furry friends along for a magical festive visit! No need to book — just pop in and let your pups:
🎁 Meet Santa Paws
🐶 Receive their Christmas treats & presents
✨ Enjoy a fun, festive experience
It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with your four-legged family members!
🎟 COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️1 Dog: £7.00
▪️2 Dogs: £12.00
✨️ ABOUT
After last year’s amazing success, Accoolade Hounds are returning to Houghton Hall Park with Santa Paws and his festive elves!
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Bring your furry friends along for a magical festive visit! No need to book — just pop in and let your pups:
🎁 Meet Santa Paws
🐶 Receive their Christmas treats & presents
✨ Enjoy a fun, festive experience
It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with your four-legged family members!
🎟 COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️1 Dog: £7.00
▪️2 Dogs: £12.00
🎄 Bedford Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
🎼 From school choirs to gospel groups, community ensembles to instrumental performances - we have 39 choirs and 8 instrumentalists ready to fill St Paul's Church in Bedford with the sounds of Christmas!
📅 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 3rd December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Thursday 4th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Friday 5th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 6th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 7th December: 12pm - 4pm
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout each day as you explore our 70+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The perfect soundtrack to your festive visit!
🎟 ENTRY COST - PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £4.00
▪️Under 16: Free
⬇️ EXTRA EVENTS
🥂 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2025
▪️Fizz at the Festival, 6pm - 8pm
Your chance to view the display of over 70 Christmas trees at their finest, when its dark outside and the lights are all twinkling.
🎟 Tickets cost: £12
Tickets can be purchased by phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 340163
(10 – 4pm Monday to Friday)
📧 Email:
fizzatthefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
🎄FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025
▪️The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival Concert, 7.30pm.
This year we are delighted to be joined once again by the fabulous Amici Music – to celebrate our 25th festival, 25 talented musicians will perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and seasonal pieces.
🎟 Tickets: £25 – includes wine and a mince pie. Tickets can be purchased here.
ℹ️ CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the Festival and these events are donated to St Paul's Church, Bedford and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends. Last year we raised over £23,000 and with your help, we hope to raise even more this year.
📅 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Wednesday 3rd December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Thursday 4th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Friday 5th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Saturday 6th December: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 7th December: 12pm - 4pm
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout each day as you explore our 70+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The perfect soundtrack to your festive visit!
🎟 ENTRY COST - PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £4.00
▪️Under 16: Free
⬇️ EXTRA EVENTS
🥂 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2025
▪️Fizz at the Festival, 6pm - 8pm
Your chance to view the display of over 70 Christmas trees at their finest, when its dark outside and the lights are all twinkling.
🎟 Tickets cost: £12
Tickets can be purchased by phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 340163
(10 – 4pm Monday to Friday)
📧 Email:
fizzatthefestival@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk.
🎄FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025
▪️The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival Concert, 7.30pm.
This year we are delighted to be joined once again by the fabulous Amici Music – to celebrate our 25th festival, 25 talented musicians will perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and seasonal pieces.
🎟 Tickets: £25 – includes wine and a mince pie. Tickets can be purchased here.
ℹ️ CHARITY INFORMATION
All proceeds from the Festival and these events are donated to St Paul's Church, Bedford and Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends. Last year we raised over £23,000 and with your help, we hope to raise even more this year.
🕺 Ska & Mod Night - The Black Horse, Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 20:00
🕺 Join us at The Black Horse, Leighton Buzzard for our Xmas festivities with the legendary Ray Steel on Saturday 6th of December 2025 from 8pm.
👼 Johnsons Nativity 2025 - Johnsons of Old Hurst
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:30
👼 Join Johnsons of Old Hurst on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 5:30pm onwards for a magical festive evening with all ticket proceeds being donated to St Peter’s Church, Old Hurst.
EVENT DETAILS
Expect a heart-warming celebration featuring:
🐑 Farm animals
📖 Live narration
🎺 A brass band & carols
📸 Festive photo opportunities
… and plenty more Christmas cheer!✝
🎟 TICKET COST
Tickets are limited, so secure your spot today! Book your tickets here via the event link.
▪️Adult Ticket (16+): £5.50
▪️Children Ticket (2-15): £4.50
▪️Under 2: £0.00
EVENT DETAILS
Expect a heart-warming celebration featuring:
🐑 Farm animals
📖 Live narration
🎺 A brass band & carols
📸 Festive photo opportunities
… and plenty more Christmas cheer!✝
🎟 TICKET COST
Tickets are limited, so secure your spot today! Book your tickets here via the event link.
▪️Adult Ticket (16+): £5.50
▪️Children Ticket (2-15): £4.50
▪️Under 2: £0.00
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🎅 Santa's Grotto at Stanwick Lakes 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
- 16:30
🎅 Bring your little ones to this lovely festive event at Stanwick Lakes this Christmas season 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️December 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Children will make their own natural Christmas decoration in the Visitor Centre, before meeting Santa’s Elf in their workshop, and Santa himself in his beautiful traditional cabin.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️December 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Children will make their own natural Christmas decoration in the Visitor Centre, before meeting Santa’s Elf in their workshop, and Santa himself in his beautiful traditional cabin.
There are two ticket types available; “Family” and open “Group” sessions. You can request a Quiet Session on any ticket type at the time of booking. You can book tickets via the event link. Tickets must be made in advance.
WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
✨️ A lovely traditional journey through the Elves workshop to discover Santa in his cabin, in amongst the sparkling Christmas trees.
✨️A personal or group experience and chat with the big man himself.
✨️ The opportunity to take a special photographic memento of your visit before you leave.
✨️ Each child will receive an age-appropriate token gift from Father Christmas.
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Family Visit: £13.50
Your child or children will have a visit with Santa by yourselves.
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Group Visit: £9.50
You may be joined by other children, families and groups who book the same time as you.
🎫 Add on Elfish Activity Passport: £10.00
For the special price of £10, you can include a festive pass to your grotto visit. Our Elfish Activity Passports include pottery painting*, a trail pack and Christmas crafts – and will be issued to you on collection – usually when you check-in for your grotto visit (but you don’t have to complete all the activities on the same day!)
*Pottery painting includes items from our £8-£9.50 range. Please note, pottery is collected at a later date (currently 10 days – 2 weeks), once glazed, fired and made water/food safe for you.
✨️ All proceeds from parking help to fund our charity – Rockingham Forest Trust.
🅿️ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01933 625 522
📧 Email: info@rftrust.org.uk
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Group Visit: £9.50
You may be joined by other children, families and groups who book the same time as you.
🎫 Add on Elfish Activity Passport: £10.00
For the special price of £10, you can include a festive pass to your grotto visit. Our Elfish Activity Passports include pottery painting*, a trail pack and Christmas crafts – and will be issued to you on collection – usually when you check-in for your grotto visit (but you don’t have to complete all the activities on the same day!)
*Pottery painting includes items from our £8-£9.50 range. Please note, pottery is collected at a later date (currently 10 days – 2 weeks), once glazed, fired and made water/food safe for you.
✨️ All proceeds from parking help to fund our charity – Rockingham Forest Trust.
🅿️ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01933 625 522
📧 Email: info@rftrust.org.uk
🎁 Christmas Farye at Marston Vale Forest Centre 2025
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎁 Join us on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025 for a magical weekend of Christmas cheer at the Forest Centre - and the best part? Entry is completely free! (Please note: parking charges apply)
🛍 STALLS
Explore handmade gifts from local businesses, food stalls, decorations, and more all whilst enjoying live music and carols throughout the day. You can even buy your Christmas tree from a local seller! We’ll also be running a Christmas raffle with some fantastic festive prizes up for grabs.
☕️ CAFE
Our café will be open all day selling festive favourites such as mulled wine and mince pies, as well as our usual menu with gluten free and vegan options available.
🧑🎄 Something for the little ones:
There’s plenty to keep children entertained across the weekend! Visit Santa’s Grotto, get creative with festive colouring and craft activities, and don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special North Pole post box.
There’s plenty to keep children entertained across the weekend! Visit Santa’s Grotto, get creative with festive colouring and craft activities, and don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special North Pole post box.
👑 Plus – we’re excited to welcome some extra special guests!
✨ The Ice Princesses will be visiting on Saturday from 11.30am - 12.30pm, and
✨️Lilo & Stitch will be joining us on Sunday from 11.30am - 12.30pm.
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO: £2
✨ The Ice Princesses will be visiting on Saturday from 11.30am - 12.30pm, and
✨️Lilo & Stitch will be joining us on Sunday from 11.30am - 12.30pm.
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO: £2
Santa’s Grotto sessions will run at the following times: 10.30-11.30am, 12.30-1.30pm, and 2.30-3.30pm.
🎟 TICKETS - FREE
Book your FREE ticket - it helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome too! You can book your free tickets for entry via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 767037
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👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Saturday 06 December 2025
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 Join us for a magical Nutcracker Trail this festive season 2025 at Rushden Lakes from 21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
