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🧑🎄 Free Kids Christmas Disco 2025 - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
🎅 Saturday 29th November 2025 we welcome you to a free kids Christmas disco at The Market Cross in Dunstable from 12pm -2pm.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Kids’ Disco is back and we can’t wait to see all the little elves, reindeer and mini party legends on the dance floor!
Expect an afternoon of music, dancing and Christmas fun, hosted by Perfect Personalised Parties. Santa’s on the decks, and the kids can burn off all that festive energy while you sit back with a drink.
It’s always a lovely, busy afternoon, so come early, grab a seat and let the little ones have the best time. See you there!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Kids’ Disco is back and we can’t wait to see all the little elves, reindeer and mini party legends on the dance floor!
Expect an afternoon of music, dancing and Christmas fun, hosted by Perfect Personalised Parties. Santa’s on the decks, and the kids can burn off all that festive energy while you sit back with a drink.
It’s always a lovely, busy afternoon, so come early, grab a seat and let the little ones have the best time. See you there!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
💙 Bluey's Big Play - Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 Price: £18.70
💙 Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Milton Keynes in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family. Book tickets here.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thu 27th Nov: 10:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thu 27th Nov: 10:00
▪️Fri 28th Nov: 10:00 and 13:00
▪️Sat 29th Nov: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
(50 minutes with no intervals)
ℹ️ ABOUT
When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Join the Heelers in this live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe & Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £18:70 (Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
▪️Range from £18.70 - £35.20 depending on seating location
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order
Babes in Arms up to 18 months accepted, children over 18 months must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be seated next to an adult (18+).
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
(50 minutes with no intervals)
ℹ️ ABOUT
When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Join the Heelers in this live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe & Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £18:70 (Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
▪️Range from £18.70 - £35.20 depending on seating location
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order
Babes in Arms up to 18 months accepted, children over 18 months must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be seated next to an adult (18+).
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
🎁 Keech Christmas Market 2025 - Barnfield College, Luton
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🫶 Celebrate local businesses and the community whilst raising money for Keech Hospice.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th November
▪️Sunday 30th November
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders offering handmade cakes, crafts, as well as our very own Keech Christmas merchandise, raffle tickets and refreshments.
🎁 EVENT INFORMATION
The Christmas Market will be held at Barnfield College in Luton on 29th and 30th November 2025, 10am – 4pm. Every year we welcome around 1,500 shoppers through the doors. Come and find that special Christmas gift, or simply something to treat yourself.
💷 PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️£3.00 entry
▪️£2.00 concessions
▪️Under 14’s go free
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Update - Stallholder spaces are now full.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@keech.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th November
▪️Sunday 30th November
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders offering handmade cakes, crafts, as well as our very own Keech Christmas merchandise, raffle tickets and refreshments.
🎁 EVENT INFORMATION
The Christmas Market will be held at Barnfield College in Luton on 29th and 30th November 2025, 10am – 4pm. Every year we welcome around 1,500 shoppers through the doors. Come and find that special Christmas gift, or simply something to treat yourself.
💷 PAY ON THE DOOR
▪️£3.00 entry
▪️£2.00 concessions
▪️Under 14’s go free
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Update - Stallholder spaces are now full.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@keech.org.uk
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🎄 Potton Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 15:30
🧑🎄 The 2025 Christmas Lights Big Switch-On event in Potton is on Saturday 29th November.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A Christmas Craft Fair in Brook End, the Community Centre and the Market Square, which will include the usual stalls from Potton groups and organisations, together with Henry Harris’ fairground rides and other entertainment on stage in the Market Square.
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON
The Big Switch-On is at 5pm.
🎅 FATHER CHRISTMAS
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A Christmas Craft Fair in Brook End, the Community Centre and the Market Square, which will include the usual stalls from Potton groups and organisations, together with Henry Harris’ fairground rides and other entertainment on stage in the Market Square.
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON
The Big Switch-On is at 5pm.
🎅 FATHER CHRISTMAS
Father Christmas will be in his Post Office from 3.30pm and will have his post box so if you would like to write to him, please remember to include your name and address so he can reply.
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE
Please note that the B1040 and Market Square will be closed from midday until 7pm
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🎄 Stony Stratford Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌟 The immensely popular Christmas Lights, Stony Stratford Switch-On Fun Day is held on Saturday, 29th November 2025.
🕙 TIME
From 10 am – 5pm with the spectacular lights switch-on finale!
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
For those who have never experienced it before, Stony’s Christmas Lights display, launched with a magical family day of Christmas fun, is one of the best around! Every Christmas Stony Stratford glitters and shines with enchanting, twinkling lights, and excitement builds as the festive season is officially launched following the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Fun Day.
🕙 TIME
From 10 am – 5pm with the spectacular lights switch-on finale!
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
For those who have never experienced it before, Stony’s Christmas Lights display, launched with a magical family day of Christmas fun, is one of the best around! Every Christmas Stony Stratford glitters and shines with enchanting, twinkling lights, and excitement builds as the festive season is officially launched following the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Fun Day.
Thousands of people will come into Stony Stratford for the switching on of the Christmas Lights but many miss out on all the other activities that go on around the town during the day to make it a full day’s experience:
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Street Food
🛍️ Festive Market
🕯️ Lantern Parade
🎅 And so much more festive cheer!
🎶 WATLINGFEST:
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Street Food
🛍️ Festive Market
🕯️ Lantern Parade
🎅 And so much more festive cheer!
🎶 WATLINGFEST:
Each year we have a wealth of local musical talent performing on the stage in the Market Square from about 11.30am to 4.20pm. There is always a good mix of musical genres and this year is no exception. Watch out for the programme on our website.
🤹♂️ CIRCUS SKILLS:
🤹♂️ CIRCUS SKILLS:
Concrete Circus will be setting up on the Market Square to encourage children to have a go at juggling, unicycling, tight-rope walking and other circus skills. So why not bring the kids down to have a go.
💃 MORRIS DANCING:
💃 MORRIS DANCING:
Morris dancers are often seen around Stony Stratford but if you have missed this experience or want to see them again, you will be treated to a range of different styles and colourful costumes.
🎠 FUNFAIR:
🎠 FUNFAIR:
Funfair rides are a regular feature of Stony Light’s Fun Day both on the High Street and in the Market Square.
📖 STONY STRATFORD STORY STROLL:
📖 STONY STRATFORD STORY STROLL:
Why not join Red Phoenix as she weaves her stories on a walk around the town.
🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO:
🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO:
Santa will be making a stop off in the Market Square in Stony Stratford as part of his busy schedule to delight the children.
🛍 STALLS
🛍 STALLS
And of course, we must not forget all the stalls that will be selling their festive wares on the High Street.
🌟 LANTERN PARADE: Leaves York House Centre at 4:15pm ➡️ London Road ➡️ High Street ➡️ Church Street ➡️ Market Square for the light switch on at 5pm.
🌟 LANTERN PARADE: Leaves York House Centre at 4:15pm ➡️ London Road ➡️ High Street ➡️ Church Street ➡️ Market Square for the light switch on at 5pm.
Finally, as it gets dark, the lantern parade will meander down London Road to the High Street and into the Market Square in time for the countdown, then the lights will be turned on followed by some community carol singing to get the Christmas celebrations off to a fine start!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Please note that it can get very crowded at this time and therefore we advise that people do not bring dogs into a crowded area.
🅿️ PARKING - FREE
Parking will fill up fast.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Please note that it can get very crowded at this time and therefore we advise that people do not bring dogs into a crowded area.
🅿️ PARKING - FREE
Parking will fill up fast.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, about all the events that are taking place on this wonderful family day, keep a look out on the official Christmas Lights website: www.stonylights.org or our Facebook page: Christmas Lights at Stony Stratford.
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:30
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
▪️First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate’s historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
🎡 NEW FOR 2025 / FROM £6.00
▪️Observation wheel
Set within the heart of our dazzling light trail, the 115ft Observation Wheel offers breathtaking views of Illuminated from above. Perfect for all ages to soak in the wonder of Christmas high above the crowd where magic illuminates every step. Simply add as an 'extra' at checkout!
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
▪️Wednesday & Thursday
Due to last year’s popularity of dog-friendly sessions, dogs will be once again welcome to join their humans on the trail every Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Pups and humans alike will have the opportunity to visit the extended festive Food Village, which promises to deliver a bigger and cosier experience than last year, with even more seasonal favourites, warming drinks, and sweet treats from local traders.
🅿️ FREE PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Free parking right near the trail’s entrance
Wheelchair and buggy accessible*
🗺 WHERE IS ASHRIDGE HOUSE?
Ashridge House is conveniently located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, off J20 on the M25, just a 30 min drive from Luton and 45 min drive from Heathrow. The nearest train station is Berkhamsted, which visitors can reach in only 35 mins from London Euston train station.
🎟 TICKET COST & BOOKING:
▪️From £14.40 for children
▪️From £23.50 for adults
▪️Please send your enquiries for groups larger than 15 to groups@seetickets.com.
Booking and managing tickets to Ashridge House Illuminations couldn’t be easier, thanks to a booking system that allows visitors to easily change the day of their visit in case of wet weather at absolutely no extra cost. You can book via the event link.
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🎄 Stotfold Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
🎄 Join us for a magical evening on the High Street of Stotfold on Saturday 29th November 2025! You can enjoy live performances by local acts, browse festive stalls, and come together for the countdown to the big switch-on.
🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On:
🌟17:55/18:00: Doorstop Elves and Light Switch On
🎤 ON THE STAGE
▪️16:00: DJ Dan Allen
▪️16:10: St Mary's School Choir
▪️16:30: Stotfold Singers
▪️17:00: Simon Baker
▪️17:45: Join in with Christmas Carols
▪️18:05: Shadowplay
▪️18:50: DJ Dan Allen
🍽️ FOOD
There’ll be plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy—whether from our welcoming High Street businesses or the extra stalls set up especially for the event.
✨️India Lodge
✨️Jacket potatoes
✨️Burgers
✨️Jamaican cuisine
✨️Patisserie delights
☕ DRINKS
✨️The Rooms
✨️Ruth's Coffee Shop
✨️Buntingford Brewery
✨️Banquet Inn Bars
✨️Fika Coffee
🧑🎄 OTHER ATTRACTIONS
🎠 Fairground rides
🛍 Craft & gift stalls
🌟 Don’t miss this wonderful chance to celebrate the season with friends, family, and neighbours.
🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On:
🌟17:55/18:00: Doorstop Elves and Light Switch On
🎤 ON THE STAGE
▪️16:00: DJ Dan Allen
▪️16:10: St Mary's School Choir
▪️16:30: Stotfold Singers
▪️17:00: Simon Baker
▪️17:45: Join in with Christmas Carols
▪️18:05: Shadowplay
▪️18:50: DJ Dan Allen
🍽️ FOOD
There’ll be plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy—whether from our welcoming High Street businesses or the extra stalls set up especially for the event.
✨️India Lodge
✨️Jacket potatoes
✨️Burgers
✨️Jamaican cuisine
✨️Patisserie delights
☕ DRINKS
✨️The Rooms
✨️Ruth's Coffee Shop
✨️Buntingford Brewery
✨️Banquet Inn Bars
✨️Fika Coffee
🧑🎄 OTHER ATTRACTIONS
🎠 Fairground rides
🛍 Craft & gift stalls
🌟 Don’t miss this wonderful chance to celebrate the season with friends, family, and neighbours.
🎁 Christmas Market 2025 - Priory View, Dunstable
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
❗️UPDATE: This event has now been cancelled
🎄 Priory View Christmas Market 2025 Saturday 29th November 2025 Step into the festive season at our much-loved Priory View Christmas Market!
Enjoy a magical day full of community spirit, festive music, and Christmas cheer.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Local craft and gift stalls – perfect for Christmas shopping
✨ Fun arts & crafts activities, including Letters to Santa
✨ Santa’s Grotto and seasonal fun for all ages
✨ A warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone
🛍️ GOT A STALL
We’re currently looking for local vendors and crafters to join us!
✨ Stalls are £15 per table
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 5904
📧 Email: prioryview@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🎄 Priory View Christmas Market 2025 Saturday 29th November 2025 Step into the festive season at our much-loved Priory View Christmas Market!
Enjoy a magical day full of community spirit, festive music, and Christmas cheer.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Local craft and gift stalls – perfect for Christmas shopping
✨ Fun arts & crafts activities, including Letters to Santa
✨ Santa’s Grotto and seasonal fun for all ages
✨ A warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone
🛍️ GOT A STALL
We’re currently looking for local vendors and crafters to join us!
✨ Stalls are £15 per table
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 5904
📧 Email: prioryview@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🌟 Christmas Fayre at Baycroft Flitwick Care Home 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🌟 You're invited to our Christmas Fayre at Baycroft Flitwick Care Home were residents, families and members of the local community are all welcome to join us for a seasonal afternoon.
📅 Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
There will be a variety of local stalls, a Christmas raffle, festive food and refreshments, and live entertainment throughout the event.
We’ll also be running a Christmas jumper competition for both adults and children prizes will be awarded for the best jumpers in each category.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information please speak to our wellbeing team on 01525 307 665 or email bernadette.hoohing@countrycourtcare.com.
📅 Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm
🎄 EVENT DETAILS
There will be a variety of local stalls, a Christmas raffle, festive food and refreshments, and live entertainment throughout the event.
We’ll also be running a Christmas jumper competition for both adults and children prizes will be awarded for the best jumpers in each category.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information please speak to our wellbeing team on 01525 307 665 or email bernadette.hoohing@countrycourtcare.com.
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
Saturday 29 November 2025
✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.
🗓 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
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🗓 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
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
✨️ 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.
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.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 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.
🎁 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/
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🎄 Thrapston Christmas Festival 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
🎄 Join us for the annual Thrapston Christmas Festival on Saturday 29th November 2025.
🦌 EVENT DETAILS
We'll have live acts on stage, fairground rides, real reindeer, craft market and a selection of food and drink stalls. Come along and celebrate the start of the festive season with us!
ℹ️ All enquiries to:
events@thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
🦌 EVENT DETAILS
We'll have live acts on stage, fairground rides, real reindeer, craft market and a selection of food and drink stalls. Come along and celebrate the start of the festive season with us!
ℹ️ All enquiries to:
events@thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
🌟 Shefford Winter Fair 2025 - Robert Bloomfield Academy Shefford
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🎄 This is the Robert Bloomfield Academy in Shefford, Winter Fair- a highlight in the school calendar and much loved by students, parents and staff alike.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
We will have 40 stalls packed full of Christmas gifts and treats, alongside 4 school house fundraising stalls who will be in competition with each other to raise the most, plus refreshments, and festive music to put you in the mood for Christmas!
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Festive Music
▪️Grand Raffle
▪️Refreshments Available
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
We will have 40 stalls packed full of Christmas gifts and treats, alongside 4 school house fundraising stalls who will be in competition with each other to raise the most, plus refreshments, and festive music to put you in the mood for Christmas!
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Festive Music
▪️Grand Raffle
▪️Refreshments Available
All of your Christmas shopping needs under one roof!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £1
▪️U18's: Free
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07799 642863
📧 Email: lesley@riverdreamevents.co.uk
🎁 Jo's #Hope Christmas Fair 2025 - St Andrews Baptist Church
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🎄You are invited to join us for Jo's #Hope Christmas Fair on Saturday 29th November 2025 from 2pm-4pm.
🎄 A magical afternoon of festive fun right in the heart of our community!
🎄 Soak up the seasonal spirit with live entertainment, and a wide range of local stalls
🎄 Various craft stalls. Perfect for those last minute gifts
🎄 Hot food, Hot chocolate and mince pies
🎄 Visit Santa in our Cabin Grotto
🎄 Listen to the Jo's Hope Theatre group singing Christmas Carol's
🎄 Place your wish on our Tree of #HOPE and 2 lucky wishes will be granted in the New Year
♿️ PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Parking on site and disabled access
✅️ FREE ENTRY
🎄 Registered Charity 1204370. All proceeds go towards providing post surgery bras for breast cancer patients. Come along, enjoy a family filled afternoon of Tinsel and laughter all whilst supporting a good cause ⛄️
🎄 A magical afternoon of festive fun right in the heart of our community!
🎄 Soak up the seasonal spirit with live entertainment, and a wide range of local stalls
🎄 Various craft stalls. Perfect for those last minute gifts
🎄 Hot food, Hot chocolate and mince pies
🎄 Visit Santa in our Cabin Grotto
🎄 Listen to the Jo's Hope Theatre group singing Christmas Carol's
🎄 Place your wish on our Tree of #HOPE and 2 lucky wishes will be granted in the New Year
♿️ PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Parking on site and disabled access
✅️ FREE ENTRY
🎄 Registered Charity 1204370. All proceeds go towards providing post surgery bras for breast cancer patients. Come along, enjoy a family filled afternoon of Tinsel and laughter all whilst supporting a good cause ⛄️
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25
🤸♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes. Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.
🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
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🎄 Stewartby Christmas Light Switch On 2025 - Stewartby Village Hall
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 20:00
✨️ Meet Santa at our Christmas Fair at Stewartby Village Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025. Expect food, drink & craft stalls. The Christmas Fair includes the light switch on.
🎅 BOOK TO SEE SANTA - £5.00
Special guest appearance from Santa between 2pm and 5.30pm. Booking needed, you can do this via the event link. Bookings to include a Christmas Craft and gift and an opportunity to take your own photos. Bookings between 2pm - 5:30pm Please turn up 5 minutes before your booked time to ensure you do not miss your space.
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON: 6PM
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Stalls also available, enquire at:
📧 Email: clerk@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🎅 BOOK TO SEE SANTA - £5.00
Special guest appearance from Santa between 2pm and 5.30pm. Booking needed, you can do this via the event link. Bookings to include a Christmas Craft and gift and an opportunity to take your own photos. Bookings between 2pm - 5:30pm Please turn up 5 minutes before your booked time to ensure you do not miss your space.
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON: 6PM
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Stalls also available, enquire at:
📧 Email: clerk@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
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🎄 Lildlington Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 15:00
🎄 Lidlington Light Switch on is on Saturday 29th November 2025.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Craft & gift fair in the village hall from 3pm
✨️ Carols outside the Green Man Pub
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Craft & gift fair in the village hall from 3pm
✨️ Carols outside the Green Man Pub
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Hot dogs
✨️ Refreshments
✨️ Bar
✨️Tombola
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO
You can now pre-book your tickets to visit Santa in his grotto in the Village Hall using via the event link.
There will also be a few places available on the day. £3 per child or £5 for 2 children from the same family. The Grotto is open from 5pm to 7pm. Santa is looking forward to meeting you.
✨️ Hot dogs
✨️ Refreshments
✨️ Bar
✨️Tombola
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO
You can now pre-book your tickets to visit Santa in his grotto in the Village Hall using via the event link.
There will also be a few places available on the day. £3 per child or £5 for 2 children from the same family. The Grotto is open from 5pm to 7pm. Santa is looking forward to meeting you.
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🎄 Shefford Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
🎄 Shefford Christmas Lights Switch is on Saturday 29th November 2025.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
✨️ Over 20 craft, food, and gift stalls
✨️ New! Mulled Wine Stall
✨️ Fun Fair and family entertainment all day
✨️ Over 20 craft, food, and gift stalls
✨️ New! Mulled Wine Stall
✨️ Fun Fair and family entertainment all day
EVENT PROGRAMME
▪️3:00 PM – Harris Fun Fair and stalls open
▪️3:10 PM – Shefford Community Choir
▪️3:45 PM – Beatbox Studio Dance
▪️4:15 PM – Arrival of Be Our Guest characters from Wicked and Stitch, plus Shefford Christmas Lights’ own Peppa Pig
▪️3:00 PM – Harris Fun Fair and stalls open
▪️3:10 PM – Shefford Community Choir
▪️3:45 PM – Beatbox Studio Dance
▪️4:15 PM – Arrival of Be Our Guest characters from Wicked and Stitch, plus Shefford Christmas Lights’ own Peppa Pig
🎄 OFFICIAL LIGHT SWITCH ON: 5:00 PM
FOLLOWED BY:
▪️5:15 PM – Dancestarz
▪️5:45 PM – Shefford Majorettes
▪️6:30 PM – Barnwell Choir
▪️7:00 PM – Black Ice Cheerleading
▪️5:15 PM – Dancestarz
▪️5:45 PM – Shefford Majorettes
▪️6:30 PM – Barnwell Choir
▪️7:00 PM – Black Ice Cheerleading
🫶 Additional Information
This is a free event, but all donations are appreciated.
🎅 MEET SANTA
Entrance fee to see Santa at Be Our Guest — a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Christmas Lights.
This is a free event, but all donations are appreciated.
🎅 MEET SANTA
Entrance fee to see Santa at Be Our Guest — a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Christmas Lights.
