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🔥Friday 25 October (1)
🤩 MKFM’s 00's and 90's Halloween Festival - Peter Andre, 911, A1 & More! - Bletchley
Time: 19:00 - 01:00
HEADLINERS
🎃 Peter Andre,
🎃 911,
🎃 A1,
🎃 East 17,
🎃 Blazin’ Squad and more....
👻 WHO'S YOUR HOST?
Hosted by MKFM’s very own DJ Hurley.
This event is brought to you by Event One in association with MKFM - the same team that put on Hidden Festival last month, so you know this is going to be a special one to remember!
AGES:18+
🎟TICKET PRICES
⭐️3rd Release Ticket: £37.65
⭐️VIP Final Release: £60.75
Last few tickets left!
⭐️Access Ticket: £40.95
Must send proof of disability to backstage@eventone.one.o
✅️ BOOK VIA THE EVENT LINK
Saturday 26 October (2)
👻 Halloween Haunt 2024 - Shuttleworth
TIMES: Various times available.
EVENT DETAILS
Friends of the Swiss Garden Present: Halloween Haunt 2024
📖 STORY TELLERS
Join us on this chilling October night as we take a spooky stroll through the Swiss Garden. Meet our after-dark residents, four storytellers waiting in the grounds, each ready to tell you their part of a brand-new story.
As you follow the trail, you’ll discover what’s trapped in the garden – just make sure it’s not you! And be warned, there may be a few surprises along the way…
🚍 VINTAGE BUS RIDE
Weather permitting, one of our vintage buses will also be offering rides around the site with the team suitably dressed for a spook-tacular night.
Enjoy a selection of hot snacks, drinks and treats, serving food to 19:00.
🅿️ Entry via the Discovery Hub (Café & shop) with parking available outside the Café or opposite the Hangars.
🪄 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to our garden event also include a glow stick bracelet – perfect to ward off anything creepy – and fancy dress is encouraged!
🎫 TICKET PRICE
🔸️Adult – £10.00
🔸️Children – £2.50 (3 -16 yrs)
🔸️Infant – FREE (0-2 yrs)
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
👻🚂 Halloween train 2024 ONLY £1! - Caldecotte Railway, Milton Keynes
Time: 16:30 Price: £1.00
We're pleased to announce that after a year off, the Caldecotte Miniature Railway Halloween train will return this Saturday 26th October!
TIME
We'll be running from 16:30 in the daylight, but do you dare ride the train in the dark? We'll be running till late As always, we'll still be Milton Keynes'!
🧛♀️ FANCY DRESS
Fancy dress encouraged, see you there!
🎟 TICKETS - JUST TURN UP!
The cheapest day out, all tickets cost just £1 per person, and under 2's go free.
💡WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
The miniature train is located next to the Caldecotte Arms Pub/ Windmill pub, Restaurant (Greene King) if you fancy making a night of it. Just make sure you you book a table before hand as it can't get quite busy! There is also a lovely play park for children and a lake to walk around.
Thursday 31 October (2)
☠️ Free Flitwick Halloween Trail 2024
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🗺 LOCATIONS
🩸1)22 Kendal drive
(The Juice is loose)
🩸2) 13 Dunstable rd
(Unlucky number 13)
🩸3) 43 Townfield Rd
(Pumpkin Patch)
🩸4) 61 Beaumont Rd
(Singing Spooky Pumpkins)
🩸5) 15 Darwin Croft
(Darwin’s Deathly Disco)
🩸6) 4 Johnson Edge
(Winnie the Witch)
🩸7) 32 Steppingley Road
(Little’s stop of horrors)
🩸8.) 26 Williams Way,
(Reapers Rest)
🩸9) 3 windrush close
(Cobwebs of terror)
👻 DO YOU LIVE IN FLITWICK AND WANT TO DISPLAY?
You can still add your display to the trail, get in touch today txt/whatapp:
☎️ 07368 117032
🎃 FREE ENTRY The Patch at the Rec - Bletchley
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
DETAILS:
👻 Pick Your Own Pumpkins £1.50 each
Wander through our festive pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin to carve, decorate, or display! Get creative and choose from a variety of shapes and sizes.
👨🌾 Hay Maze - FREE
Wander through and play in the maze of hay barrels.
🧛♀️ Fancy Dress Competition
Got a spooky costume you're dying to show off? Whether you're a ghost, witch, or a superhero, come dressed in your best Halloween attire. There will be prizes for the most spooktacular costumes, so bring your A-game! 👑
🎨 Face Painting - FREE!
Transform into your favourite character or creepy creature with our professional face painters on-site! Kids and adults alike can enjoy adding a little extra magic to their costumes.
🍔 Food, Drinks, and Treats
Hungry? We’ve got you covered with delicious food, warming drinks, and sweet treats.
🎶 Music and Games
Keep the Halloween vibes going with fun music and games throughout the day. Whether you're dancing to spooky tunes or participating in pumpkin-themed games, there’s something for everyone!
In partnership with YMCA MK, we’ll be serving up some “souper” surprises! Pop by to carve your pumpkins, get hold of the latest SOUPFEST book and enjoy other Halloween delights while supporting a great cause.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours, and join us for a fang-tastic day of Halloween fun. Whether you're here to pick pumpkins or enjoy the spooky vibes, The Patch at Leon Rec is the place to be this Halloween!
Friday 01 November (1)
⚡️FREE LAZER LIGHT SHOW - LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
The evening will include music.
🎶 MUSIC: Performances from two local bands - Octrain and a new band from Cottesloe School
🍔 FOOD AND DRINK
There will be a variety of food stalls throughout the evening.
💖 Sponsored by:
The Wood Veneer Hub
Stratton Food Hall
Michael Anthony
Linslade Tyres
Sunday 03 November (1)
🎆 FREE ENTRY FIREWORKS at Bidwell West, Thorn, Houghton Regis
Time: 16:00
🎆 Get ready for an unforgettable evening in BIDWELL WEST, Houghton Regis!
🎠 Bring your family and friends to enjoy an amazing night filled with dazzling fireworks that will light up the sky. With a funfair to enjoy too!
🎇 FIREWORKS AT 7PM!
Saturday 09 November (1)
🎆 Family Fireworks and Farm Fun at Mead Open Farm
Time: 14:00 - 20:00
▪️Last Entry 5pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
⭐️ OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: Acres of floodlit outdoor play (including the SkyTrail, rock climbing wall and our new attraction, Shaggy’s Raceway)
⭐️ INDOOR PLAY AREA: A huge indoor play area with drop slides, play frames and a special under 5s area
⭐️ DISCO: End-of-show disco to boogie the night away
🎇 FIREWORK DISPLAY: The spectacular fireworks display set to popular children’s music
🍔 FOOD & DRINK TO PURCHASE
And it’s not a celebration without food, so make sure you stop by our mouth-watering street food options and outdoor bar showcasing a great range of beverages.
🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICE'S
▪️Members - £10.75+ £1.75 booking fee
✅️ BOOK VIA THE EVENT LINK
Friday 15 November (1)
🦌CMK - MEET SANTA & SLEIGH RIDE OPTION 2024 - Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
Inclusive Relaxed Sessions Are on Saturday 30th November, Sunday 1st December and Wednesday 4th December 2024 and are highlighted in light blue when you select your timeslot.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Visit Santa and Meet his Newest Reindeer, Norbert!
We’re thrilled to introduce Norbert, Santa’s newest reindeer.
Families are welcomed into Santa’s wondrous reindeer stable, where they can experience the story of Santa’s newest reindeer, Norbert, in a heartwarming, immersive adventure.
Norbert’s story is one of courage, kindness, and the joy of embracing our differences.
🦌 NORBERT THE REINDEER
Norbert is an adorable reindeer puppet, who communicates through his elf puppeteer, to interact with the children as his special story of Christmas magic unfolds.
🎅 WHAT TO EXPECT
On their way to meet Santa, children will: make reindeer food in the craft workshop to take home with them, before finally stopping off at Santa's Grotto where they will have the opportunity to take a family photo with the big man himself and receive a gift!
🔸️Children - £15.50
- 🔸️Adults - £6
- 🔸️Baby Under One: £5
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THE SLEIGH RIDE - £6 pp
Restrictions and advice:
- ▪️Not suitable for children under 2
- ▪️Children younger than 3 should sit on an adult’s lap, the adult/ guardian should not wear VR goggles and be in control of the child at all times.
- ▪️Not suitable for pregnant women
- ▪️Not suitable for people who suffer from epilepsy or have a history of seizures
Welcome aboard our Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride! You’ve been specially selected to help us test out Santa’s brand new sleigh! Led by our very own D.A.S.H, you’ll be transported across the globe (and even into space!) as we give the sleigh a trial flight before Christmas Eve.
🛤 Hold on to your hats and antlers everyone, this could be a bumpy ride…
☃️ Seating up to 8 people, this virtual reality experience offers a perfect family attraction during the festive period! Once aboard, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the virtual bay using our HD VR headsets. The sleigh’s movements have been specially designed to mirror those of the full 360 degree experience and along with surround sound, you will embark on a fully immersive ride and a truly festive feast for the eyes!
🎟 SLEIGH RIDE TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are £6 per person and can be purchased online with grotto tickets, or without grotto tickets, you can also purchase a ticket at the office located near the grotto in Middleton Hall.
✅️ YOU CAN BOOK TICKETS FOR SANTA'S GROTTO & A SLEIGH RIDE VIA THE EVENT LINK
Saturday 16 November (1)
🎄 Hitchin Christmas Light Switch on 2024
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
With live performances starting at food and drink stalls, Santa’s Parade and Hitchin’s favourite band, The New Town Centres!
⭐️ Live Performances starts: 12pm
⭐️ Santa’s Parade: 5.30pm
⭐️ Light Switch on: 6.00pm
Sunday 17 November (2)
🚍🎄Coach trip to Birmingham Christmas Market & Bull Rong Shopping - From Dunstable, Luton & Sundon Park
Price: £28.00
PICK UP POINTS:
🔸️Dunstable Square, High St. South (Opp Tourist Off)
🔸️Galaxy, Luton | Galaxy Centre, New Bedford Rd. Luton Town Centre
🔸️Luton Interchange Stop 4 | Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station
🔸️Our Depot | Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP
Why Visit Birmingham Christmas Market?
Birmingham's Christmas Market is a festive jewel that draws visitors from near and far. With its charming atmosphere, the market offers a delightful holiday experience filled with unique gifts, delectable treats, and a festive ambiance. The market features a stunning array of stalls that celebrate both local talent and international culture, making it a must-visit location during the holiday season.
Birmingham's Own Artisan Traders
At the heart of the market, Birmingham's own traders showcase an enticing selection of exquisite hand-crafted items, each thoughtfully created by talented local artisans. Visitors can explore a wide range of ethnic goods sourced from around the globe, all while basking in the festive spirit. Traditional stalls proudly display an assortment of handcrafted toys, enchanting Christmas decorations, original jewelry, and other unique craft items. For families, a charming carousel brings joy and entertainment to younger visitors.
In addition to the beautiful crafts, the market tantalizes the taste buds with a selection of delicious treats. Guests can warm up with German mulled wine (Gluhwein), savor grilled sausages and vegetarian options, enjoy freshly baked pretzels, and sip on authentic German beer. Those with a sweet tooth will find plenty to indulge in, from gingerbread and crepes to delightful marzipan confections.
Our Visit
Estimated arrival time: 11:15 am
Enjoy approximately 5 hours of free time to explore all that the Birmingham Christmas Market as well as the Bull Ring.
Please note that specific timings will be confirmed on the day of your visit.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION:
☎️ 01582 772626
📧 Sales@threestarcoaches.com
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
🎄 Ampthill Christmas Light Switch On 2024
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Live music,
⭐️ Entertainment,
⭐️ Food,
⭐️ Stallholders,
⭐️ Father Christmas.
TIMINGS
🎅 OPEN FROM: 2:00 PM
Stalls, food vendors, and Father Christmas!
🎤 OPEN FROM: 3:00 PM
Stage entertainment
🎄 5:00 PM - Light switch on
Temporary town centre road closure anticipated:
☎️ Enquiries to:
Ampthill Town Council - 01525 404355
Saturday 23 November (1)
🎄 Letchworth Christmas Light Switch On 2024
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Food & Drinks Vendors
⭐️Stilt Walkers
⭐️Stage Performances
⭐️A.T Amusements
Christmas Light Parade - 4.30pm
(From the bottom of Leys Avenue to Eastcheap)
❄️Auntie Kitty
❄️The Snow Queen
❄️The Snow Sister
❄️Olaf
❄️Santa
❄️Mickey & Minnie
❄️Minion
❄️Stilt Walkers
❄️Brass Bands
❄️Garden City Samba
❄️Tractors
🎄THE BIG COUNTDOWN BEGINS - 5PM!
Friday 29 November (3)
🎄BIGGLESWADE CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON 2024
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
EVENT DETAILS
The day will start from 12 noon with performances during the day and vendors selling their wares before we officially begin Christmas with the lighting of the Christmas tree.
🎊 Family fun-packed day for everyone!
🕯🎼 Christmas Carols and Torchlight Procession - Dunstable
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on The Square from 7 pm with the school choirs of Dunstable to sing carols, meet Father Christmas and turn on the Christmas Tree lights.
⚡️LIGHT SHOW FINALE
There will also be a fantastic light show finale alongside an array of food and drink stalls down Middle Row.
There is no better way for you to get excited this Christmas season.
🎄 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2024 - LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December 2024
TIMES: TBC
🎄Our FREE ENTRY, Christmas Festival Weekend kicked off the festive season in Leighton-Linslade!
🎆 FRIDAY EVENT DETAILS
Market/Acts/Performances/Fireworks
On Friday evening the festive market featuring handmade crafts and gifts, funfair and a stage programme packed full of local acts and performances provided something for everyone before and after the switch on ceremony and fireworks display. The festive food-court in Church Square included freshly made hot street food, perfect for a winter evening!
🎅 SATURDAY EVENT DETAILS
Santa Dash/Market/Perfomers
On Saturday, the Leighton Fun Runners Santa Dash took place from Parson’s Close Recreation Ground with hundreds of Santa’s dashing through the streets of Leighton-Linslade. Our festive markets continued with the Charter Market taking place alongside the Handmade and Craft Market who were joined by Sparky The Robot and local performing groups brining some festive cheer to the High Street.
🎶 SUNDAY EVENT DETAILS
Market/Performances
On the Sunday the festive shopping opportunities were back on the high street, perfect for those looking a unique gift for that loved one. There were also performances from Wendy Sings & LSJ Trio, while Sami Sleigh, Lairy Fairy & The Christmas Puddings alongside some naughty sofa driving Santa’s who filled the market with the sounds of laughter, mischief and mayhem.
Sunday 01 December (2)
🎩 Dickens of a Christmas 2024 - Olney
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
This very popular event attracts many visitors to enjoy the sense of days gone by. Stall holders dress in costume of the era, selling all manner of merchandise, filling the town from the Market Place and the length of the High Street, offering many opportunities to purchase Christmas presents as well as supporting local charities.
Craft fairs can be found in The Olney Centre run by the Olney Lions Club.
Enjoy the old fashioned fair, street organ entertainers, singers and the Olney Brass Band.
🅿️ PARK AND RIDE
🚍🎄 Rochester Castle Christmas Market by Coach - From Dunstable, Luton & Sundon Park, Bedfordshire
Price: £28.00
PICK UP POINTS
🚍 Dunstable Square, High St. South (Opp Tourist Off)
🚍 Galaxy, Luton | Galaxy Centre, New Bedford Rd. Luton Town Centre
🚍 Luton Interchange Stop 4 | Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station
🚍 Our Depot | Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP
Set against the stunning backdrop of Rochester Castle gardens.
Celebrating its 15th year, this beloved Christmas tradition attracts a dedicated crowd drawn to its inviting atmosphere, lively entertainment, and exceptional shopping experience.
Enjoy a selection of food and drink options, including hot and cold beverages, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and much more.
MORE DETAILS:
☎️ 01582 722626
📧 sales@threestarcoaches.com
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
Friday 06 December (1)
🧚♂️ PETER PAN PANTO AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE
⭐️Joining Craig is comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham as Smee and West End stars Ross Carpenter as Peter Pan, Zara MacIntosh as Tinkand Evelyn Hoskins as Wendy.
DATES: Fri 6 Dec 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025
TIMES: Multiple afternoon & evening times to choose from. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing
🚫 DATES UNAVAILABLE:
07/12/24
14/12/24
21/12/24
25/12/24
01/01/25
ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCES DATES
🔸️Signed Performance -
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024: 19:00
🔸️Audio Described Performance -
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024: 19:00
🔸️Captioned Performance -
Thursday 19 Dec 2024: 19:00
🎟 COST: Tickets available from:
£13.00 - £67.00
GROUP BOOKING OF 10 OR MORE PHONE:
☎️ 020 7206 1174
Accessible Seating - There are six wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls and four spaces in the Upper Circle which are also suitable for transferring. Both our Circle boxes are suitable for wheelchair access. Our auditorium seats are approximately 50cm wide with non-moving armrests. All seats in our Boxes are free-standing.
- ☎️ Call our Accessibility Assistance line on:
- 0333 009 5399
- Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme online in
- the event link to book tickets.
♿️ Accessible Toilets - There are separate, fully accessible, male and female facilities on the ground and first floors, and fully accessible facilities for both men and women on the third floor (by door 10).
Saturday 07 December (1)
✨️FREE ENTRY! Wolverton Lantern Festival 2024
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
❄️ THEME: THE FOUR SEASONS
The theme for 2024 is 'The Four Seasons.' Bring along your lantern creations and
WHAT TO EXPECT
😋 Enjoy street food
🎼 The Collaboration Choir
🥁 Four drumming bands
📯 Wolverton Town Band
⭐️ Giant lanterns made by local schoolchildren
🤹♂️ A circus skills workshop
TIMES:
▪️From 2pm - Lantern Festival Cafe and live music in Foundation House.
▪️From 2pm - Local food and drink vendors.
▪️Parade 4.30pm - Parade departs from The Square.
🙏FUNDERS
Many thanks to our funders:
Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council, Future Wolverton, Wolverton Science & Arts Institute, Co-op, Maisies, Places for People, Nourish Holistic Therapy, Localgiving donors, TOWN and Still Green Cohousing.
Friday 13 December (1)
🌠 DUNSTABLE TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET 2024
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
▪️Fri 13th Dec: 3pm - 8pm
▪️Sat 14th Dec: 3pm - 8pm
▪️Sun 15th Dec: 10am - 3pm
DETAILS
Twilight is a very popular Christmas Market in Ashton Square, Dunstable Bedfordshire.
🎅 Santa grotto,
🎠 Childrens rides,
🎁 Christmas stalls,
🎄 Christmas lights
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
Saturday 14 December (1)
🎅🦌FREE ENTRY - Christmas Fete & Market, meet Santa and his Reindeer : Oakley Sports & Social Club
Time: 13:00
WHAT'S ON?
Get ready for a festive day filled with holiday cheer.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Explore our Christmas market with plenty of stalls for your holiday shopping,
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy live music (lineup TBA),
🎠 FUNFAIR
Funfair rides courtsey of Gumbles.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
sip on warm mulled wine, and indulge in delicious Christmas-themed food.
🎅 MEET SANTA AT HIS GROTTO
Santa will be waiting in his brand-new grotto, ready to greet the whole family!
STALL HOLDERS
Interested in being a stall holder?
Email us at:
📧 info@oakleyssc.com
to secure your spot.
🧑🎄 Don’t miss out on this festive fun—mark your calendars and spread the word!
Sunday 15 December (1)
🦌 REINDEER ON BIGGLESWADE SQUARE
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
😋 With some food stalls around to warm you up.
🎅 You may even get a visit by Santa!
Saturday 21 December (1)
✨️STOCKWOOD DISCOVERY CENTRE ILLUMINATED LIGHTS 2024 - LUTON
TIMES: Multiple
✨️This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre Luton in Bedfordshire.
Last year some events were sold out - book early to avoid disappointment.
COST:
🔸️Adult: £8.50
🔸️Children & Concessions: £6.50