Saturday 13 December (47)
๐๐ Santa Special 2025 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
๐ 2025 DATES
โช๏ธSaturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
๐งโ๐ EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a complimentary juice drink and biscuits for children and tea or coffee with a mince pie for adults.
๐ TICKET PRICES
โช๏ธBaby without present: FREE
โช๏ธBaby with present: ยฃ6.00
โช๏ธChild: ยฃ13.50
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ8.00
โน๏ธ BOOKING DETAILS
Book online via the event link. When booking please note that the seating plan is set as tables of 4. For example, seat numbers 1, 2, 3 & 4 are 4 seats around 1 table.
โน๏ธ ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: 0300 302 3105
๐งโ๐ Christmas Messy Church 2025 - Ampthill Baptist Church
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
โจ๏ธ EVENT DETAILS
Free for families to attend and no booking required! Bring your little ones and have lots of Christmassy fun!
โจ๏ธ Christmas Fete & Market 2025 - Oakley Sports & Social Club
Time: 12:30
EVENT DETAILS
๐ Christmas Market โ A great selection of stalls packed with gifts, treats and festive goodies.
๐ฆ Reindeer Visit โ Santaโs reindeer will be joining us again, always a huge hit with families.
โ๏ธ Snow Machines โ Thanks to Concept Events, weโll have falling snow throughout the afternoon for that perfect Christmas feel.
๐ Santaโs Grotto โ Meet Santa in his cosy new grotto at the club.
๐ค Live Music โ Festive entertainment provided by the brilliant Pitch Perfect.
๐ก Fun Fair Rides โ Family-friendly rides courtesy of Gumbles Amusements.
๐ MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS: PAY ON THE DAY...
Meet Father Christmas at Our Christmas Fete & Market between 1pm-3pm.
โจ Location: Next to the patio, right by Santaโs resting reindeer.
โจ Price: ยฃ3.50 per child โ pay on the day (cash and card accepted).
Father Christmas will be taking a break from the North Pole to join us in his cosy grotto this Saturday โ with a little help from his trusty elves! Bring the kids along to share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a magical festive moment.
Itโs always a lovely highlight for the little ones, so come along early and soak up the Christmas spirit with us.
A fantastic day out for members and their families - we canโt wait to see you there for another magical Christmas at OSSC.
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 01234 824977
๐ฉ Steppingley Christmas Fayre 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Games are cash only โ all proceeds go to the Church and Village Association.
WHAT TO EXPECT
โจ๏ธStalls
โจ๏ธChristmas Cafe
โจ๏ธFestive BBQ
โจ๏ธFamily fun & games
โจ๏ธMorris dancing
๐ EVENT SCHEDULE TIMES
โช๏ธ11:15 & 1PM โ Muppets Christmas Carol Screening
โช๏ธ11:30AM โ Pawfect Pooch Dog Contest
โช๏ธ12:30PM โ Bell Ringing & Tower Tours
๐ค LIVE MUSIC FROM 1PM
๐ถ PAWFECT POOCH DOG CONTEST
Bring your furry best friend to compete for prizes in the Pawfect Pooch Contest!
There are 6 classes to show off your dog's talent, charm and style.
โช๏ธArrival & Registration: 11:00am
โช๏ธContest starts at: 11:30am
1. Prettiest bitch
2. Most handsome dog
3. Best biscuit catcher
4. Fastest recall
5. Best trick
6. Best Dickensian dressed dog
โช๏ธEntry fee ยฃ3 per class
โช๏ธยฃ15 if all classes entered
๐LOCATION
French Horn Pub, Steppingley MK45 5AT
โน๏ธ STALL HOLDERS
๐ง Email: indi.jackson1@gmail.com.
๐ Christmas at Mead Open Farm 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
๐ 2025 DATES
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
๐ 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.
โจ๏ธ Make it through the Naughty or Nice Detector.
โจ๏ธ Meet Father Christmas and enjoy an enchanted festive group story with him.
โจ๏ธ Visit Father Christmasโ Toy Store and pick your own gift.
โจ๏ธ Choose and make your very own bear in our Make a Bear Workshop.
โจ๏ธ Decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas.
โจ๏ธ Make a bag of reindeer food at the Reindeer food factory.
โจ๏ธ Visit Christmas HQ - an immersive walkthrough attraction.
โจ๏ธ Get involved at The Pudding Club show.
โจ๏ธ Visit the Christmas Tree walk-through with 3D sparkle glasses.
โจ๏ธ Visit the Alpine village.
๐ TICKET COST FOR NON-MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE:
โช๏ธChild (1-15 yrs): from ยฃ35.00 to ยฃ40.00
โช๏ธAdult (16+): from ยฃ25.00 to ยฃ30.00
โช๏ธSenior: from ยฃ20.00 to ยฃ25.00
โช๏ธDisabled Plus Carer: from ยฃ35.00 to ยฃ40.00
โช๏ธChild Under 1: from ยฃ10.00 to ยฃ15.00
*Member tickets receive a discount, you can see these prices on the website via the event link.
โน๏ธ ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: 01525 852954
๐ Santa's Grotto at Stanwick Lakes 2025
- 16:30
๐ 2025 DATES
โช๏ธDecember 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
๐ EVENT DETAILS
Children will make their own natural Christmas decoration in the Visitor Centre, before meeting Santaโs Elf in their workshop, and Santa himself in his beautiful traditional cabin.
There are two ticket types available; โFamilyโ and open โGroupโ 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?
โจ๏ธ A lovely traditional journey through the Elves workshop to discover Santa in his cabin, in amongst the sparkling Christmas trees.
โจ๏ธA personal or group experience and chat with the big man himself.
โจ๏ธ The opportunity to take a special photographic memento of your visit before you leave.
โจ๏ธ Each child will receive an age-appropriate token gift from Father Christmas.
๐ Santaโs Grotto โ Family Visit: ยฃ13.50
๐ Santaโs Grotto โ Group Visit: ยฃ9.50
You may be joined by other children, families and groups who book the same time as you.
๐ซ Add on Elfish Activity Passport: ยฃ10.00
For the special price of ยฃ10, you can include a festive pass to your grotto visit. Our Elfish Activity Passports include pottery painting*, a trail pack and Christmas crafts โ and will be issued to you on collection โ usually when you check-in for your grotto visit (but you donโt have to complete all the activities on the same day!)
*Pottery painting includes items from our ยฃ8-ยฃ9.50 range. Please note, pottery is collected at a later date (currently 10 days โ 2 weeks), once glazed, fired and made water/food safe for you.
โจ๏ธ All proceeds from parking help to fund our charity โ Rockingham Forest Trust.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.
โน๏ธ ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: 01933 625 522
๐ง Email: info@rftrust.org.uk
๐ฃ๐งโ๐ The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
๐ 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 ยฃ50 The Entertainer Voucher!
๐ 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
โช๏ธMonday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธTuesday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธWednesday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธThursday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธFriday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธSaturday: 8 amโ6 pm
โช๏ธSunday: 10 amโ5 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.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
โน๏ธ 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).
๐ ๐ณ Breakfast with Santa 2025 - Maypole Farm Dining and Carvery
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
๐ EVENT DATES FOR 2025
โช๏ธSunday 7th December (Quiet session)
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December
โช๏ธSunday 14th December
โช๏ธSaturday 20th December
โช๏ธSunday 21st December
โช๏ธTuesday 23rd December
โช๏ธWednesday 24th December
๐ WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each child's place includes the chance to meet Santa, a kids' buffet breakfast, a drink, the chance to write a letter to Santa, a present from Santa and a certificate of attendance.
Each adult's place includes a buffet breakfast.
๐งโ๐ COST FOR CHILDREN
For just ยฃ9.99 per child (and ยฃ10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one can enjoy their own kids' buffet breakfast, a refreshing drink, a little surprise from Santa AND a certificate of attendance! They'll have the chance to write a letter to the big man and secure those presents on their list (that they certainly haven't mentioned until now) when they meet Saint Nick himself at our Breakfast with Santa celebrations. Is there a more magical way to spend a morning?
๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just ยฃ10.99 (or ยฃ11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
โช๏ธPre-order required 24 hours in advance
โช๏ธDeposit ยฃ5 per Adult required
โช๏ธDeposit ยฃ5 per Child required
โช๏ธYou can book via the event link
๐ Christmas Fayre 2025 - All Saints Parish Church, Houghton Regis
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
๐๐ป Mollys Irish Christmas Fest 2025 - Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
๐ 2025 DATES
โช๏ธFriday 12th December: 6pm - 11pm
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December: 12pm - 5pm
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December: 6pm - 11pm
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
๐ Irish Singers
๐ Irish Dancers
๐ Delicious Irish Christmas Cocktails
๐ ...and SO MUCH MORE festive mischief!
๐ LOCATION
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Milton Keynes City Centre, Molly's will emerge and enchant Grafton Gate, MK9 1AT. transforming it into a sprawling 15,000 sq. ft. wonderland.
๐ TICKET COST - ADVANCED BOOKING
Ticket unreserved seating from: ยฃ11.95
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
๐ง Email: info@mollysirishpub.co.uk
๐๐ Meet Santa at Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: ยฃ2.00
๐ EVENT DETAILS
Santa returns to Caldecotte Miniature Railway at Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025,
โช๏ธTIME: 12:00 - 1600
๐ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
Ride our Christmas train, visit Santa and receive a small gift, all for just ยฃ2 a person. See you there! Under 2's are free.
๐ Shuttleworth Christmas Market 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
๐ 2025 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December: 11am - 4pm
โช๏ธSunday 14th December: 11am - 4pm
๐ STALLS
๐ญ FOOD
๐ท DRINKS
*Limited inside seating available
๐ผ PUSHCAHIRS
We do not permit buggies inside the house, these can be left outside if dry or in the front hall only if wet.
Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house.
Wheelchair access โ please follow directions to house reception and call the number on the reception sign for disabled access.
Wheelchairs โ lightweight motorised or manual only. Due to chairlift capacities, we are unable to welcome heavy motorised chairs.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING
We offer free parking on the day but please note spaces are limited and on grass.
โน๏ธ ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: +44 (0)1767 627 927
๐ง Email: enquiries@shuttleworth.org
๐ Toddington Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
๐ 2025 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December: 11am - 5pm
โช๏ธSunday 14th December: 1pm - 5pm
IN THE WILKINSON HALL (Next to the Church)
โจ๏ธRefreshments
โจ๏ธTombola
โจ๏ธStalls
๐ช PAY ON THE DAY ENTRY
โช๏ธAdults: ยฃ2.50
โช๏ธChildren: Free
๐งโ๐ 12 Joy's of Christmas Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: ยฃ4.00
๐ 2025 DATES
โช๏ธ13th December - 4th January*
โช๏ธ9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
๐ EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
โ๏ธ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Donโt forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
๐ณ PAY ON THE DAY: ยฃ4 per entry
(includes a prize)
๐ Christmas Bazar 2025 - Kings Arms Yard, Ampthill
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
A festive takeover you don't want to miss on
Saturday 13th December 2025, 12-5pm.
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
We're bringing the whole Yard together for a Christmas Bazaar that celebrates community, creativity, and the brilliant businesses that call King's Arms Yard home. Handmade gifts to festive treats, crafts, food and more.
โจ๏ธ Unique makers + gift stalls
โจ๏ธ Santa's Grotto
โจ๏ธ Kids' festive activities
โจ๏ธ Incredible food from @theyorkiewrapco
โจ๏ธ And plenty of Christmas magic around every corner
๐ CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP - The Social
Santaโs Grotto at The Social. Ampthill, get readyโฆSanta Claus is coming to town, and will be visiting The Social.
Every ticket includes a magical visit with Santa plus access to Santaโs workshop. before your Santa timeslot, where children can enjoy:
๐ช Gingerbread decorating
๐จ Design your own bauble
โ๏ธ Christmas crafts
๐ Writing a letter to Santa
๐ SPACES ARE LIMITED FOR THE WORKSHOP - ยฃ12.50 PER CHILD
Slots have been released and once theyโre gone, theyโre gone. These will go FAST so make sure you secure your slot!
Book here for the Workshop
๐ฉ Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
โช๏ธFriday 12th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
โช๏ธSaturday 13th December: 10:30 - 5pm
โช๏ธSunday 14th December: 10:30 - 5pm
โช๏ธFriday 19th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
โช๏ธSaturday 20th December: 10:30pm -5pm
โช๏ธSunday 21st December: 10:30pm - 5pm
(Last admission closes half an hour before closing time)
๐ฉ VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
๐ถ Carol Singing in the Parlour
โช๏ธFridays at 17:45
โช๏ธSaturdays & Sundays at 13:30, 14:30, and 16:00
โ๏ธ FAMILY FUN & FESTIVE CRAFTS
๐ Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Keep the little ones entertained in our drop-in craft sessions or biscuit decorating workshops (ยฃ2.00 fee). Let their imaginations sparkle with glue, glitter, and festive fun!
โ๏ธ Christmas Crafts for Children
โช๏ธFridays from 17:00โ18:30
โช๏ธSaturdays & Sundays from 12:00โ15:30
๐Location: The Education Space
๐ Saturdays and Sundays only
Enjoy a tipple and discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and local creations in the Craft Market at the New Gallery atrium. Itโs the perfect place to find those last-minute treasures made by talented local artists and producers.
๐ Sundays 7, 14 & 21 December at 12.00pm and 1.15pm
๐Location: The Hall of Transport
Join the ever-charming Sugar and Plum Fairy for a festive pantomime full of magic, laughter, and adventure! Follow a brave soldier who discovers a mysterious tinderbox, unlocking a world of enchantment, comedy, and Christmas chaos.
๐ Try your luck with the raffle (ยฃ2)
๐ TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit all year round for free.
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ17.50
โช๏ธChild (5 - 16): ยฃ12.00
โช๏ธ2 adults and up to 4 children: ยฃ45.00
โช๏ธUnder 5: Free
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
๐ FREE Santa's Grotto 2025 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
โจ๏ธ EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for a magical festive experience full of joy, laughter and Christmas wonder!
๐ Ride on 'Robbie' the Train
From The Visitors Centre to the Kitchen Garden
๐ฆ Visit Santa's Reindeer
The Kitchen Garden
๐จ Facepainting & Glitter tattoos: 10am - 2pm
The Visitors Centre
๐ Christmas Stalls: 10am - 3pm
The Visitors Centre
๐ท Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate & Mince Pies
In the Tea Hut The Kitchen Garden
๐งโโ๏ธ 'Elf' Tastic Fun. Can you spot them?
The Visitors Centre Kitchen Garden
๐ FREE SANTA'S GROTTO - SOLD OUT!
Step into Santaโs cosy grotto and make magical memories this Christmas!
๐ Only Santaโs Grotto visit requires booking.
๐น 1 ticket per person attending (including adults & children)
๐น Maximum 20 people per time slot
๐น Children must be accompanied by an adult
๐น๏ธBooking is essential for the grotto โ spaces limited!
๐น Caribbean Xmas Day 2025 - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 15:00 - 00:00
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
Not only is it our Landlady Sam's 40th Birthday but we have a full on afternoon of Caribbean Food, Cocktails and Music.....come and join us and celebrate with Sam! We would love to see you!!
๐น It's going to be a blast!! (she isn't working!)
Her drink is a Rum Punch!๐
โน๏ธ ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: 01525 310136
๐ฆRave Relief - Club Sixโs, Bedford
Time: 19:00 - 03:30
โ ๏ธ DUB
โ ๏ธ JUNGLE
โ ๏ธ DRUM & BASE
๐ท DONATIONS ON THE DOOR OR ONLINE
All proceeds go to Sean Paul's Charity; food for the poor & in aid of hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica. Read more on the Go Fund Me Link here. Any donations on the GoFundMe will put your name on the list for free entry on the door.
๐คฃ Biggleswade Christmas Special with Comendy Cow
Time: 19:00 - 22:45 Price: ยฃ19.80
โช๏ธAGE: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
๐คฉ ANGELA BARNES โ an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer who is one of the best live acts on the UK comedy circuit. As seen on Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and former chair of BBC Radio 4โs The News Quiz.
๐คฉ JAY HANDLEY - A former carpenter with long hair means he is the perfect comic for a Christmas show!
๐ค PAUL REVILL - Hosts the show
Whether youโre planning a Christmas night out with friends, work colleagues, or family, this show guarantees big laughs, great company, and the ultimate feel-good festive experience.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY AT THE WEATHERLY CENTRE
โ๏ธ Phone: 01767 315 709
https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/the-wetherley-centre
โน๏ธ EVENT ENQUIRIES
โ๏ธ Phone: 07736060541
๐ง Email: castlecomedy@hotmail.co.uk
