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🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Sunday 30 November 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.
🎅 Turvey Christmas Fayre 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🎅 A Magical Start to the Festive Season.
Bring the whole family and step into the spirit of Christmas with a fun-filled day out for all ages!
✨ WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU
A fantastic selection of gift and craft stalls – find unique presents and festive treasures
A tasty food court with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy.
🎼 MUSIC
The enchanting sounds of a musical steam organ filling the air.
🎅 FUN FOR CHILDREN
Exciting rides and games for children to keep little ones smiling. And of course… a very special visit from Father Christmas himself!
It’s the perfect way to begin the festive season – full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day to remember
🎟 BOOK A FATHER CHRISTMAS SLOT
You can book a slot to see Santa on Ticket Source via the event link. A ticket costs £5.42 per child including booking fee.
📍 LOCATION
Turvey Village Loop & Turvey Village Hall
✅️ Free Entry
🅿️ Free Parking
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
Bring the whole family and step into the spirit of Christmas with a fun-filled day out for all ages!
✨ WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU
A fantastic selection of gift and craft stalls – find unique presents and festive treasures
A tasty food court with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy.
🎼 MUSIC
The enchanting sounds of a musical steam organ filling the air.
🎅 FUN FOR CHILDREN
Exciting rides and games for children to keep little ones smiling. And of course… a very special visit from Father Christmas himself!
It’s the perfect way to begin the festive season – full of joy, laughter, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day to remember
🎟 BOOK A FATHER CHRISTMAS SLOT
You can book a slot to see Santa on Ticket Source via the event link. A ticket costs £5.42 per child including booking fee.
📍 LOCATION
Turvey Village Loop & Turvey Village Hall
✅️ Free Entry
🅿️ Free Parking
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🧑🎄 Mind BLMK's Mental Elf Festive 5K - Marston Moretaine
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Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 09:15 - 12:00
🧑🎄 We are delighted to announce that Mind BLMK will be hosting their own fundraising event ‘Mental Elf’ on Sunday 30th November 2025.
🏁 SCHEDULE
▪️Registration starts: 9:15am
▪️Warm up (optional): 10:00am
▪️Race start: 10:15am
ℹ️ ABOUT
Mental Elf is a unique event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others. It’s an inclusive and non-competitive event, accessible and open to all ages and abilities, and of course, Christmas fancy dress is very much encouraged!
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
The fundraising event will take place at the beautiful venue of The Forest Centre, in Marston Moretaine to help raise vital funds for Mind BLMK. All proceeds will help fund our key mental health and wellbeing services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Each entrant will receive a victory medal!
⏰️ IS IT A TIMED EVENT ?
No, this is an inclusive community run and won't be timed. You can walk, skip, run or jog, the emphasis is on moving your body and getting out in nature, whilst raising funds for Mind BLMK. Participants are welcome to time their own run, however this won't be tracked by us.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved four legged friends are welcome on short handheld non-extendable leads. Please be mindful of other runners and users of the forest. Only one dog per participant and please don't run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time. Please clean up any poo!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The route is on a main cycle and walking route, some areas may be uneven in places as it is a trail. The surface is flat and gravel. There is step free access throughout the building, with automatic doors into Reception and a baby changing facility/ disabled toilet, with a lift to upstairs.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking will be available on a first come first served basis. There is limited parking so we recommend car sharing where possible. The forest centre has kindly agreed to free parking for participants, you must register your number plate at reception to avoid charges.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
💥 Eager Elf tickets available until 16th September 2025 - 10% off through eventbrite
▪️Standard Tickets (Adults):
£15.34£16.96 incl. £1.84 Fee
▪️Standard Tickets (Children under 16)5K
£10.46£11.55. incl. £1.46 Fee
🧒 Dasher Dash Entry
(Preschool and Primary ages):
£3.96 incl. £0.94 Fee
🏁 SCHEDULE
▪️Registration starts: 9:15am
▪️Warm up (optional): 10:00am
▪️Race start: 10:15am
ℹ️ ABOUT
Mental Elf is a unique event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others. It’s an inclusive and non-competitive event, accessible and open to all ages and abilities, and of course, Christmas fancy dress is very much encouraged!
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
The fundraising event will take place at the beautiful venue of The Forest Centre, in Marston Moretaine to help raise vital funds for Mind BLMK. All proceeds will help fund our key mental health and wellbeing services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Each entrant will receive a victory medal!
⏰️ IS IT A TIMED EVENT ?
No, this is an inclusive community run and won't be timed. You can walk, skip, run or jog, the emphasis is on moving your body and getting out in nature, whilst raising funds for Mind BLMK. Participants are welcome to time their own run, however this won't be tracked by us.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved four legged friends are welcome on short handheld non-extendable leads. Please be mindful of other runners and users of the forest. Only one dog per participant and please don't run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time. Please clean up any poo!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The route is on a main cycle and walking route, some areas may be uneven in places as it is a trail. The surface is flat and gravel. There is step free access throughout the building, with automatic doors into Reception and a baby changing facility/ disabled toilet, with a lift to upstairs.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking will be available on a first come first served basis. There is limited parking so we recommend car sharing where possible. The forest centre has kindly agreed to free parking for participants, you must register your number plate at reception to avoid charges.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
💥 Eager Elf tickets available until 16th September 2025 - 10% off through eventbrite
▪️Standard Tickets (Adults):
£15.34
▪️Standard Tickets (Children under 16)5K
£10.46
🧒 Dasher Dash Entry
(Preschool and Primary ages):
£3.96 incl. £0.94 Fee
11:15am. 200 metre additional fun run for preschool and primary ages, parents/carers are welcome to run with their child, please only buy a ticket for the child.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk
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🎄 Kempston Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄Kempston Christmas Lights Switch On will be on Sunday 30th November 2025.
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Our Markets Team will be supporting Kempston Town Council in delivering the Kempston light switch on at the Kempston Saxon Centre from Midday-6pm.
Throughout the day there will be craft and gift stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, kids rides and more.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 4PM
Lights will be turned on at 4pm with a special guest from the North Pole.
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🎄 Flitwick Christmas Light Switch On 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
🎄 This year's Christmas Lights Switch On in Flitwick will take place on Sunday 30th November 2025.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Food vendors
✨️ Street entertainment
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Mince pies & mulled wine
⛪️ NEW FOR 2025
New for 2025, join Flitwick Parish Church at the Light Switch On and capture your family in a new light!
We will be transforming our gazebo into a stable so that you and your little ones can recreate the Nativity scene for use on Christmas Cards, virtual greetings, profile pics... whatever you want really.
We will provide the costumes (optional), props and aditional characters (also optional). You just choose how you want to set up your photo. You can also ask the innkeeper to take the photo on your camera/phone for you, if that helps.
There will also be some treat bags for those who get involved. So why not drop by between 3pm and 6pm to join in the fun!
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 5PM
Followed by carols around the Christmas Tree
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Food vendors
✨️ Street entertainment
✨️ Funfair
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Mince pies & mulled wine
⛪️ NEW FOR 2025
New for 2025, join Flitwick Parish Church at the Light Switch On and capture your family in a new light!
We will be transforming our gazebo into a stable so that you and your little ones can recreate the Nativity scene for use on Christmas Cards, virtual greetings, profile pics... whatever you want really.
We will provide the costumes (optional), props and aditional characters (also optional). You just choose how you want to set up your photo. You can also ask the innkeeper to take the photo on your camera/phone for you, if that helps.
There will also be some treat bags for those who get involved. So why not drop by between 3pm and 6pm to join in the fun!
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 5PM
Followed by carols around the Christmas Tree
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Stall holder applications are now open. Please click here for more details.
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✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
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Sunday 30 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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🎄 St Neots Christmas Light Switch On 2025 - Market Square
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎄 Christmas is back in St Neots on The Market Square on Sunday 30th November 2025– and we’re bringing the sparkle after a year away! Join us in the town centre for an afternoon and evening of festive fun as we countdown to the big switch-on.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live stage entertainment & local acts
🎡 Festive stalls & funfair rides
🍭 Delicious food & drink
🎅 Special appearances to spread Christmas cheer
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH-ON: 5pm
🎉 Gather your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the town come alive with magical lights to kickstart the festive season.
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
✨️ 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.
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.
🛍 OUR SHOP
🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
🎅🚂 Panto Express With Father Christmas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎅 See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride, watch a pantomime and meet Mrs Claus and the Elves – all in one amazing festive Christmas experience!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️29 & 30th November
▪️6 & 7th December
▪️13 & 14th December
▪️20, 21 & 22nd December
🕙 SESSION TIMES
10:10 11:00 11:55 12:50 14:20 15:15
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Start your journey with our family-friendly pantomime, Aladdin, in our festive Visitor Centre. Enjoy your performance and then make your way to the Booking Hall to board the steam train. You will be shown to your compartment and visited by Father Christmas, where each child will be given a special golden ticket.
🎅 MEET SANTA
After the train ride, your adventure continues to the museum where you will be magically transported to Santa’s workshop to meet Mrs Claus and the elves, and your child can exchange their golden ticket for a gift of their choice.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
ℹ️ BOOKING CONDITIONS
▪️Pre-booking for Christmas is essential!
▪️Panto running time approx. 30 mins; train ride approx. 25 mins.
▪️All bookings are subject to a £3 fee per booking.
▪️The time you book is the time of your Pantomime (the train ride and museum experience follows afterwards). Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
🏅 GOLD tickets:
When booking GOLD tickets, you are booking a private First-Class compartment, for up to six people. These are sold as a whole compartment price. These are our most popular seats! Our GOLD ticket holders enjoy the larger and plusher seats of their First-Class compartment, plus reserved seating on the 2 front rows at the pantomime. Maximum booking is for 6 people (babies under 12 months can be added on top as they do not need a seat). If you have less than 6 people you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥈 SILVER tickets:
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
When booking SILVER tickets, you are booking a private Standard compartment for up to 8 people. (Minimum booking 6 people, but if you have less than 6 people in your party, you can still book a private compartment, but the price will be for 6 people.)
🥉 BRONZE tickets:
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
When booking BRONZE tickets, you are booking single tickets within a Shared Standard compartment. Please note: you will share your compartment with members of other parties. (Minimum booking is for 1 person, maximum 5)
👶 BABIES & PUSHCAHIRS
NB Babies under 12 months are £8.50 and do NOT need a seat but will still receive a present. Seats are not allocated for babies. Pushchairs are not permitted on the train but can be left undercover on the platform. Don’t forget to include babies on your booking who may not have been born yet but will be born in time for our event!
🎟 Early Bird Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £22.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £24.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £26.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
🎫 Pricing:
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❄️Bronze tickets: £24.50pp (shared standard compartment – max 5 per booking)
❄️Silver tickets: £26.50pp (private standard compartment for 6-8 people)
❄️Gold tickets: £28.50pp (private First-Class compartment for 6 people)
❄️Babies: £8.50 (under 12 months)
❗️Important points to note:
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
▪️Your allocated train ride will be after your pantomime.
▪️Your pantomime start time will be printed on your tickets, all other times will be on display on the day.
▪️We open at 10am, along with our shop and cafe.
▪️You may arrive before your pantomime time and spend time in our Visitor Centre enjoying the huge Christmas tree, decorations, shop and cafe, and you can stay as long as you like – we close at 6pm.
▪️The Miniature Railway will NOT be open.
🚻 TOILETS
Please note there are no toilets on the trains, but plenty around the site for you to use before your train ride.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed on site, but at Christmas we do not allow them in the pantomime or on the trains.
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🦁 🧑🎄 Johnsons of Old Hurst Christmas Market 2025 (Includes Zoo Entry)
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:30 Price: £4.00
🎄✨ Visit Johnson's Christmas Market 2025 for a truly festive experience under our all-weather marquee!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 29th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse independent local stalls, discover beautiful gifts and soak up the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy walking around also to see the zoo animals. On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of the season with a live band playing Christmas carols 🎺.
🐶 DOGS
You can take dogs to Johnsons of Old Hurst, but with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in most outdoor areas, including the zoological gardens and woodland walk, but they must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted inside buildings like the tropical house, the tearoom, or the steakhouse, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.accesscard.online/find-a-provider/_venue/johnsons-of-old-hurst/
❓️FAQ
https://www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk/faq
🎟️ ENTRY COST (Includes zoo entry)
(No booking, pay on the day cash or card)
▪️£4 per person (ages 3+)
▪️Under 3: Free
🛍 Come for the shopping, stay for the animals, festive treats and heart-warming atmosphere.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: sales@johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658 - option 4
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 29th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 30th November: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse independent local stalls, discover beautiful gifts and soak up the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy walking around also to see the zoo animals. On Saturday, enjoy the sounds of the season with a live band playing Christmas carols 🎺.
🐶 DOGS
You can take dogs to Johnsons of Old Hurst, but with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in most outdoor areas, including the zoological gardens and woodland walk, but they must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted inside buildings like the tropical house, the tearoom, or the steakhouse, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.accesscard.online/find-a-provider/_venue/johnsons-of-old-hurst/
❓️FAQ
https://www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk/faq
🎟️ ENTRY COST (Includes zoo entry)
(No booking, pay on the day cash or card)
▪️£4 per person (ages 3+)
▪️Under 3: Free
🛍 Come for the shopping, stay for the animals, festive treats and heart-warming atmosphere.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: sales@johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658 - option 4
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Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎄 Sandy Christmas Lights Switch-On is on Sunday 30th November 2025 this year!
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▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
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▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
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▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
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✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
📍LOCATION
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🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. There will be live performances, festive stalls, the Town Council's Christmas draw and fair rides.
🛍 Christmas Market
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Market Square & Cambridge Road
🎠 Fairground Rides
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Town Centre Car Park
📸 Selfie Spot
▪️Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▪️Location: Beside the Post Office
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▪️Time: 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
▪️Location: Community Stand outside Post Office
▪️Cost: £3 (Cash at the Grotto or Card at the Town Council Stall)
🎶 PERFORMANCES ON THE MARKET SQUARE
✨️12:25: Maple Tree School
✨️12:50: Robert Peel School
✨️13:15: St Swithun's School
✨️13:40: Brook William Charles
✨️14:15: Laburnum Primary School
✨️14:40: Singthusiasm Sandy
✨️15:20: Brook William Charles
✨️15:55: Blue Rinse
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✨️16:30: Blue Rinse (Encore)
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🏰🎅 Hertford Castle Christmas Market 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🏰 Hertford Castle Christmas Market this November 2025. Bring the whole family, soak up the festive spirit and make magical memories together!
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
20 children per session, each accompanied by 1 adult. Suitable for children 3 and over.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Free entry with donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund welcome. With crowds anticipated, we kindly ask visitors to avoid bringing buggies and dogs where possible.
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🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Shop local and festive with stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and much more! Enjoy food & drink, live entertainment and fairground rides.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Fri 28th November: 3:30pm–8pm
(Light switch on at Salisbury Square at 6pm)
▪️Sat 29th November: 11am–6pm
(Santa appearance - 1:35pm and 2:45pm on the lawn Saturday)
▪️Sun 30th November: 11am–5pm
🎅 STORY TIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
As part of the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November 2025. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an enchanting experience.
✨ What’s Included:
A special story told by Santa
A small Christmas gift for each child
The chance to meet Santa up close for a magical photo opportunity
🎟️ Tickets - £5.00:
£5.00 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult)
All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund, supporting this year’s charities: Hertford Scouts and Herts Young Homeless.
Book now via the Hertford Town Council website
🌟 Special Notes:
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🎟️ FREE ENTRY
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🎩 A Christmas Carol 2025 - British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Sunday 30 November 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
🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - November 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🛍 The weather ( for November 😉) is looking ok. So come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? AN ATTRACTION TO VISIT WHILE YOU ARE THERE...
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📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
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Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
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🎄 Clophill Christmas Light Switch 2025
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
🌟 Join us for a festive afternoon on Clophill Green on Sunday 30th November 2025 from 3pm - 6pm.
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Ampthill Brass Band
✨️ Choir
✨️ Browse wonderful local stalls filled with gifts, crafts & treats
✨️ Licensed Bar and delicious food vans.
✨️ Soak up the festive cheer with friends and neighbours
Come along, support local, and start your Christmas with a little village magic. 🌟
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
Monday 01 December 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.
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
Tuesday 02 December 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.
✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 2025
Wednesday 03 December 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.
🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Wednesday 03 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:55
🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.
🎅 MEET SANTA
🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.
🛍 OUR SHOP
🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888