Sunday 14 December (41)
🎅 🍳 Breakfast with Santa 2025 - Maypole Farm Dining and Carvery
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
🗓 EVENT DATES FOR 2025
▪️Sunday 7th December (Quiet session)
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🎁 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.
🧑🎄 COST FOR CHILDREN
For just £9.99 per child (and £10.99 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?
👩🦰 COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just £10.99 (or £11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Pre-order required 24 hours in advance
▪️Deposit £5 per Adult required
▪️Deposit £5 per Child required
▪️You can book via the event link
🎅 Willen Hospice Santa Dash 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Spread holiday cheer while supporting Willen Hospice—a perfect way to get active, have fun, and make a difference this Christmas!
✨ When: Sunday 14 December, 10am
✨ Where: Willen Hospice, Milton Keynes
✨ Registration: £15 and a £100 fundraising goal, or £50 and your fundraising is covered!
Don’t miss out—grab your Santa suit and dash for a cause! 🎁
🚂🎅 Meet Santa at Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £2.00
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Santa returns to Caldecotte Miniature Railway at Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025,
▪️TIME: 12:00 - 1600
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
Ride our Christmas train, visit Santa and receive a small gift, all for just £2 a person. See you there! Under 2's are free.
🎁 Shuttleworth Christmas Market 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 13th December: 11am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 14th December: 11am - 4pm
🛍 STALLS
🌭 FOOD
🍷 DRINKS
*Limited inside seating available
🚼 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 – please follow directions to house reception and call the number on the reception sign for disabled access.
Wheelchairs – lightweight motorised or manual only. Due to chairlift capacities, we are unable to welcome heavy motorised chairs.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking on the day but please note spaces are limited and on grass.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1767 627 927
📧 Email: enquiries@shuttleworth.org
🎄 Toddington Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 13th December: 11am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th December: 1pm - 5pm
IN THE WILKINSON HALL (Next to the Church)
✨️Refreshments
✨️Tombola
✨️Stalls
🪙 PAY ON THE DAY ENTRY
▪️Adults: £2.50
▪️Children: Free
🧑🎄 Grinch Christmas Craft Party 2025 - Ignite Studios, Biggleswade
Time: 11:00 - 12:15
▪️AGE: Perfect for ages 3–10yr and such a fun festive activity to kick off Christmas.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
If your little ones love Christmas crafts and all things Grinch, they’ll make FOUR festive creations to take home:
💚 Grinch-growing plant
🎄 Grinch ornament
🍫 Hot chocolate tube
🖊️ Grinch pen
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️2 For 1 OFFER - 3yr+ Craft Ticket - Grinch Christmas Craft Party: £25.00
Ticket includes 2 Children and 2 Adults
▪️0-2yr Ticket (No Craft) - Grinch Christmas Craft Party: £5.00
No Crafts will be included in this ticket. There will be a baby sensory play area for 0-2yr.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07801 824615
🎅 Santa's Grotto at Jordans Mill, Broom 2025
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
🗓 SANTA'S GROTTO 2025 DATES:
▪️December: 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, ▪️Hourly sessions from 9am - 3.00pm.
▪️SEN session 9am - 10am on 14th December.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into Santa’s enchanting workshop nestled in the heart of the Mill, where magical Christmas memories are made. Begin your festive adventure by meeting Santa’s mischievous elves, who will guide you to a joyful Christmas activity.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child admission 18mth - 4yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 5yrs - 7yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 8yrs - 10yrs: £19.95
▪️Adult Admission: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
🧑🎄 12 Joy's of Christmas Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 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!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🧑🎄 Meet the Scout Elf at McDonald’s - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:15 - 14:15
On Sunday 14th December between 1.15pm - 2.15pm Santa’s Elf will be visiting McDonald’s in Milton Keynes.
📍LOCATION
Mcdonalds, Linford Wood, Breckland, Milton Keynes, MK14 6FG
🎩 Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
▪️Friday 12th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 13th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Friday 19th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 10:30pm -5pm
▪️Sunday 21st December: 10:30pm - 5pm
(Last admission closes half an hour before closing time)
🎩 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.
🎶 Carol Singing in the Parlour
▪️Fridays at 17:45
▪️Saturdays & Sundays at 13:30, 14:30, and 16:00
✂️ FAMILY FUN & FESTIVE CRAFTS
🗓 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Keep the little ones entertained in our drop-in craft sessions or biscuit decorating workshops (£2.00 fee). Let their imaginations sparkle with glue, glitter, and festive fun!
✂️ Christmas Crafts for Children
▪️Fridays from 17:00–18:30
▪️Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00–15:30
📍Location: The Education Space
🗓 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. It’s the perfect place to find those last-minute treasures made by talented local artists and producers.
🗓 Sundays 7, 14 & 21 December at 12.00pm and 1.15pm
📍Location: 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.
🎟 Try your luck with the raffle (£2)
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit all year round for free.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5 - 16): £12.00
▪️2 adults and up to 4 children: £45.00
▪️Under 5: Free
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
🎄 Christmas Craft Fair 2025 - Haynes
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
WHAT TO EXPECT
🛍️ Over 15 stalls. All stalls accept cash, and some accept card payments
🎨 Children’s crafts by ArtAventurers whilst you enjoy our beautiful craft stalls
☕️ Enjoy festive hot drinks and food at our Cafe
🎊 Get into the Christmas spirit this December.
📍LOCATION
The Sophie May School of Dance, May Studios, West End Farm, Haynes West End, Bedford MK45 3RA
▪️15 minutes drive from Marston Moretaine
🅿️ PARKING: Ample and free parking
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: tracy.henry.claisse@gmail.com
🚂🎅 Santa Special 2025 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a complimentary juice drink and biscuits for children and tea or coffee with a mince pie for adults.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
▪️Baby without present: FREE
▪️Baby with present: £6.00
▪️Child: £13.50
▪️Adult: £8.00
ℹ️ 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.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3105
