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🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️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
▪️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
🗓 Fridays–Sundays only
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Experience the Magic of a Bygone Christmas
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Join our cheerful volunteers for carol singing around the pianola, and savour the flavours of Christmas with mulled wine and mince pies.
🎶 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
🎶 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
🍻 FESTIVE CRAFT MARKET & BAR
🗓 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.
🗓 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.
🎭 BLACK SHEEP THEATRE : The Magical Tinderbox
🗓 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.
🗓 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.
Packed with festive cheer, wonderful characters, and audience participation, The Magical Tinderbox is a heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and believing in a little bit of magic.
Will the Fairy’s wisdom guide the story? Will good triumph over evil? Find out in this family-friendly performance bursting with sparkle and silliness!
🎟 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
🎟 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
▪️Over 65s, student and disabled person. One companion free of charge per disabled person: £13.50
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
🎩 A Christmas Carol performed in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 19:30
🎩 Join us on the 19th or 20th December 2025 in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House as 'The Living Theatre' presents a reading of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 19th December: 4pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Running Time - 1h 30min inc. interval
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Charles Dickens' most celebrated works in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House - a room Charles Dickens once performed in.
Grab yourself a mulled wine and settle into your seat for the Living Theatre’s reading of A Christmas Carol - but don’t get too comfortable, expect characters to leap from the page and Dickens to dance before your eyes as our two actors contend to tell our favourite Christmas story. Seamlessly moving from your trusted narrator to the most fiendish of Dickens creations.
Book in hand, the actors will take you through the laughter, the lows and straight to the heart of Dickens most famous tale. This reading is created for all the family, relishing the words for the most faithful Dickens’ fan to captivating the imaginations of our youngest audiences.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS INFO
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child: £14
▪️Family of 4: £65
Tickets include a mulled wine or soft drink and Christmas cookie on arrival.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 19th December: 4pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Running Time - 1h 30min inc. interval
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Charles Dickens' most celebrated works in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House - a room Charles Dickens once performed in.
Grab yourself a mulled wine and settle into your seat for the Living Theatre’s reading of A Christmas Carol - but don’t get too comfortable, expect characters to leap from the page and Dickens to dance before your eyes as our two actors contend to tell our favourite Christmas story. Seamlessly moving from your trusted narrator to the most fiendish of Dickens creations.
Book in hand, the actors will take you through the laughter, the lows and straight to the heart of Dickens most famous tale. This reading is created for all the family, relishing the words for the most faithful Dickens’ fan to captivating the imaginations of our youngest audiences.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS INFO
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child: £14
▪️Family of 4: £65
Tickets include a mulled wine or soft drink and Christmas cookie on arrival.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
✨️ Lantern Parade Celebrating the Winter Soltice 2025 - New Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 17:30
✨️ Join Milton Keynes Arts Centre and local residents for a magical lantern parade celebrating the Winter Solstice at Bradwell Windmill this Saturday 20 December 2025.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade is a community celebration of the Winter Solstice... the lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
The lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk. From here, the Holly and Oak Kings will lead residents – joined by two Arctic Hares, created by artist Alice Boland-Rhodes – towards the historic Bradwell Windmill.
The parade is due to arrive at the Mill at 4pm, at which time visitors will hear the story of The Holly and the Oak King as narrated by children through working with Milton Keynes artist and writer, Deborah Fielding. Bradwell Silver Band will be performing and hot refreshments will be provided by Coco’s Coffee House.
The event is due to end at 5.30pm, after which time visitors are invited to The New Inn in New Bradwell for mulled wine and cider.
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️2.30pm-3.30pm: Pre-parade facepainting at The New Inn
▪️3.30pm: Parade to leave New Bradwell Platform on the railway walk to Bradwell Windmill
▪️4pm: Arrive at the Windmill and storyscape
Refreshments at the mill provided by Coco's Coffee House.
▪️4.30pm: Music at the mill from Bradwell Silver Band
▪️5.30pm: Event end.
Return to The New Inn after the event for Mulled Wine and cider.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade is a community celebration of the Winter Solstice... the lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
The lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk. From here, the Holly and Oak Kings will lead residents – joined by two Arctic Hares, created by artist Alice Boland-Rhodes – towards the historic Bradwell Windmill.
The parade is due to arrive at the Mill at 4pm, at which time visitors will hear the story of The Holly and the Oak King as narrated by children through working with Milton Keynes artist and writer, Deborah Fielding. Bradwell Silver Band will be performing and hot refreshments will be provided by Coco’s Coffee House.
The event is due to end at 5.30pm, after which time visitors are invited to The New Inn in New Bradwell for mulled wine and cider.
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️2.30pm-3.30pm: Pre-parade facepainting at The New Inn
▪️3.30pm: Parade to leave New Bradwell Platform on the railway walk to Bradwell Windmill
▪️4pm: Arrive at the Windmill and storyscape
Refreshments at the mill provided by Coco's Coffee House.
▪️4.30pm: Music at the mill from Bradwell Silver Band
▪️5.30pm: Event end.
Return to The New Inn after the event for Mulled Wine and cider.
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Sunday 21 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum 2025
Sunday 21 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️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
▪️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
🗓 Fridays–Sundays only
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Experience the Magic of a Bygone Christmas
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Join our cheerful volunteers for carol singing around the pianola, and savour the flavours of Christmas with mulled wine and mince pies.
🎶 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
🎶 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
🍻 FESTIVE CRAFT MARKET & BAR
🗓 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.
🗓 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.
🎭 BLACK SHEEP THEATRE : The Magical Tinderbox
🗓 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.
🗓 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.
Packed with festive cheer, wonderful characters, and audience participation, The Magical Tinderbox is a heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and believing in a little bit of magic.
Will the Fairy’s wisdom guide the story? Will good triumph over evil? Find out in this family-friendly performance bursting with sparkle and silliness!
🎟 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
🎟 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
▪️Over 65s, student and disabled person. One companion free of charge per disabled person: £13.50
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Monday 22 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Saturday 27 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Sunday 28 December 2025
Time: 14:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
👻 Dunstable Ghost Walks 2025 - Priory Church
Sunday 28 December 2025
Time: 20:00
👻 Dunstable Town Guides Present: Ghost Walks 2025. Take a spine-tingling stroll through Dunstable’s haunted history...
📍 Starting Point: Outside Priory Church, Dunstable.
🎄 Christmas Ghost Walk
🗓️ Date: Sunday 28th December
🕗 Time: 8.00 PM
🔞 Suitable for: Adults only
A chilling twist to your festive season—ghosts don’t take holidays!
👻 SPOOKY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
✨️The crying child
✨️Middle Row’s children in a window
✨️The witch in a bottle
✨️Cuthbert’s ghost
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
▪️£5.00 per adult
📞 Phone: 01582 891420
📍 Starting Point: Outside Priory Church, Dunstable.
🎄 Christmas Ghost Walk
🗓️ Date: Sunday 28th December
🕗 Time: 8.00 PM
🔞 Suitable for: Adults only
A chilling twist to your festive season—ghosts don’t take holidays!
👻 SPOOKY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
✨️The crying child
✨️Middle Row’s children in a window
✨️The witch in a bottle
✨️Cuthbert’s ghost
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
▪️£5.00 per adult
📞 Phone: 01582 891420
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Sunday 28 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Monday 29 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Time: 16:30
🧑🎄 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
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🎊 Family New Years Eve Party 2025 - Buckden Towers, St Neots
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Time: 19:30 - 00:30
🎊 We are now holding the event in the main St Stephens Hall at Buckden Towers, St Neots on Wednesday 31st December 2025. We are supper excited about this as you can imagine.
It’s not every year you get to celebrate new year in an historical setting!!
🕢 TIMES
We are starting our celebrations at 7:30pm and finishing at 12:30am.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ A fully licensed bar
✨️ Food
✨️ Family Disco
✨️ A quieter room to just chill and take selfies with a lighted backdrop and props
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults & Children: £5.00 (plus booking fee)
▪️Under 5's: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: claire@turnofevents.co.uk
🛌 HOTELS NEARBY
▪️Booking.com
▪️Expedia
▪️Hotels.com
It’s not every year you get to celebrate new year in an historical setting!!
🕢 TIMES
We are starting our celebrations at 7:30pm and finishing at 12:30am.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ A fully licensed bar
✨️ Food
✨️ Family Disco
✨️ A quieter room to just chill and take selfies with a lighted backdrop and props
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults & Children: £5.00 (plus booking fee)
▪️Under 5's: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: claire@turnofevents.co.uk
🛌 HOTELS NEARBY
▪️Booking.com
▪️Expedia
▪️Hotels.com
🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Friday 09 January 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Friday 06 February 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Friday 06 March 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044