🎄 Hitchin Christmas Tree Light Switch On 2025
Time: 11:30 - 20:00
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & STALLS: FROM 11:30 AM
With live performances starting at 11.30am, food and drink stalls.
🎅 SANTA'S PARADE: 5:30 PM
Santa’s Parade 5:30pm and Hitchin’s favourite band, The New Town Centres!
✨️ LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM
*The event is sponsored by our friends at The Puppet Company and powered by Concept Events.
🅿️ PARKING
Find parking in Hitchin via the Car Parks in North Herts Council website
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🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025
- 12:00
⭐️ 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 Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
🗓 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.
Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
✨ Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
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🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🎤 The Soul Man - Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall
Time: 19:30 - 23:30
🎟 TICKET COST: £10 per person
You can purchase tickets via the event link or phone for tickets.
☎️ Phone: 07938965817
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30 - 22:10
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🎤 Kings of Lyon & UK Strokes - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
▪️AGE: 18+
🤩 ABOUT
Kings of Lyon exploded onto the scene at the beginning of 2009 and have been propelled to the top of the tribute ladder with panache and a youthful vibrancy that secured them an O2 Academy headline tour that lead straight into their first European tour. A string of festival dates followed throughout Europe, the Middle East and the UK with sell-out shows in the country's foremost music venues from Ireland to the Channel Islands along with high accolade in Q Magazine and a massive UK following.
Kings of Lyon play the perfect KOL show. They have an astounding live set incorporating all of the fans' favourites from 'Youth and young Manhood' to KOL's latest chart success, 'Walls'. The band have risen to become one of the most sought after tributes of recent years; stunningly faithful in every aspect from an inseparable appearance to their gut wrenching, soaring stadium sound.
Kings of Lyon are the most astounding, vibrant tribute to Kings of Leon, playing an inspired and often surprising collection of Kings of Leon tracks with an energy and quality which, has already gained them a massive, enviable reputation.
The UK Strokes
Hailing from the lively music scene of the United Kingdom, The UK Strokes are a revered tribute band dedicated to honoring the groundbreaking indie rock sensations, The Strokes.
With their roots deeply embedded in a shared love for The Strokes' music, this talented ensemble delivers dynamic performances that encapsulate the essence and vitality of the iconic band. Renowned for their authentic renditions and infectious energy onstage, The UK Strokes transport audiences on a nostalgic journey through The Strokes' greatest hits.
Captivating fans across the UK, their passion for recreating the unmistakable sound and spirit of The Strokes continues to make waves, ensuring that the legacy of this legendary band lives on through their exhilarating live shows.
🎟 TICKET COST:£17.50 (inc. booking fee)
🚂 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.
🎁 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/
🧑🎄 Danish Camp Christmas Fair 2025 - Willington
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🥧 FOOD & DRINK
We will also have a delicious Christmas themed menu from kitchen, and some drinks from the bar!
🎅 …You may also see Santa if you make it!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://danishcamp.co.uk/good-to-know
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🛍 Men’s, Ladies & Childrens £1 Clothing Sale - Houghton Conquest
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
We are super excited to share with you some absolute bargains! Cash preferred.
👜 WHAT CLOTHES/ACCESSORIES?
There will be 1,000’s of pieces of ladies & mens clothes. This will include tops, coats, jackets, shorts, dresses, jumpers, cardigans etc..
Did I also mention they will all be divided into sizes making your shopping experience even more enjoyable.
We will also have a section of accessories as well! So lots of shoes, bags, scarfs etc…
And what’s the great thing about this event is a portion of the money raised on the day will be donated directly to the church to help with cost of running the heating.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be refreshments available such homemade cake on the day so you can have a shop & grab a drink after.
🪙 ENTRY COST - Cash preferred
Admission is only £1 & children free