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🍽 Festive Menu 2025 - The Park, Bedford


🎅 Celebrate the season with our three-course festive menu featuring classic Christmas dishes reimagined by our talented chefs for just £39.50 at The Park, Bedford.

🗓 2025 DATES
The festive menu is available from Wednesday 19th November - 26th December 2025, excluding Christmas Day.

🎉 BOXING DAY
Keeping the celebrations going; our festive menu is available for Boxing Day. Whether you're joining us for a late festive meal with those you couldn't be with on Christmas Day or simply escaping the house, join us for a cosy, hassle-free Boxing Day that lets you savour the season without lifting a finger.

🍽 COST
▪️Two Courses: £33.50
▪️Three Courses: £39.50

From traditional favourites with a twist to indulgent desserts, each course is crafted to make your meal unforgettable. Perfect for work Christmas parties or festive family gatherings.
 
💥 NOVEMBER OFFER
Book a table for between 19th and 27th November 2025 to enjoy three courses for the price of two.

📝 PRE-ORDER
All bookings are required to pre-order when dining from the festive menu. This is to reduce food wastage in our aim to be more sustainable.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed in designated areas of the pub. Please contact us before you bring a dog so we can allocate your the right area for your booking.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is located at the front of our building; including accessible bays for those with mobility needs.

✍️ SIGN UP OFFER
As a welcome to our newsletter, you'll receive a £5 voucher when you sign up to spend you visit us. You can sign up here:
https://www.theparkbedford.co.uk/contact-us/

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 273929
📧 Email: reservations@theparkbedford.co.uk 

🧑‍🎄 Christmas Day MK Buffet Village - 2025


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🧑‍🎄 Christmas Day from £34.99 per person at MK Buffet Village. Kids under 10 dine half price.

🥗 SALADS

Cajun chicken pasta salad with red pesto
Tomato mozzarella and avocado salad with green pesto
Srilankan pineapple salad
Rocket lettuce ,baby spinach and sweetcorn with balsamic dressing

🍲 MAIN COURSES
Roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce
Buttered sprouts with carrots
Baked cauliflower with cheese sauce
Roasted baby potato with roast garlic and rosemary
Sage and onion stuffing and cocktail sausage
Pan fried chicken breast with smoky bacon in barbeque sauce
Steam fish vermicelli with sweet chilli sauce
Sliced beef in homemade peppercorn sauce
Traditional beef lasagne

🍗 CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIALS
Wasabi prawns
Paneer tikka
Grilled lamb chop with coleslaw
Prawn honey lemon with garlic flake
Grilled Salmon
Pan fried chicken breast with smoky bacon in barbeque sauce
Pigs in blanket
Christmas special chicken biryani
Slow-roasted lamb in wine and herb sauce
Tofu in teriyaki sauce
Assorted ham platter
Seasonal fruit platter
Christmas pudding
Vegan orange chocolate cake
Strawberry short cake

💳 DEPOSIT
A £5 deposit per person is required for tables of 10 or more. This deposit will be retained if your booking is cancelled within 48 hours of your reservation. Strictly non-refundable.

☎️ Phone number: 01908 609606

🏃‍♂️ Christmas Day Parkrun 2025 - Great Denham Country Park


Time: 09:00

🎅🏃‍♂️ Come sleigh your PB (or simply soak up the cheer) by joining us at Great Denham parkrun for a festive 5K this Christmas Day 2025!

ℹ️ ABOUT
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Whether you’re prancing like a reindeer, jingling along at a gentle jog, or working off those extra mince pies - yule be in great company.

Dress in your merriest kit: Santa hats, tinsel and wonderfully awful jumpers encouraged.

Bring your barcode, your best festive spirit, and a sprinkling of sparkle.

❓️FAQs
https://support.parkrun.com/hc/en-us/sections/200112493-about-parkrun

🎟 JOIN FOR FREE
it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

📍 LOCATION
The event takes place at Great Denham Country Park, Queen Eleanor Drive, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4SQ. See Course page for more details.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Fancy volunteering our festive event?  Get in touch with us at greatdenham@parkrun.com 

🧚‍♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable


🏴‍☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.

It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!

🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).

👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE 
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)  

🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80

✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 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.

🚦🚘 Lap of Lights 2025 - Silverstone Circuit, Towester


Time: 16:30 - 21:30

🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!

🗓 2025 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.

✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!

Ten breathtaking light installations transform the night, with every scene surrounding you in festive colour, sound and energy. It’s not just the scale of the lights that will take your breath away, but the thrill of experiencing them from behind the wheel as you follow in the tracks of racing legends.

HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience

🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.

🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.

🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.

 
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.

🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk

⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.

😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.

❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.

⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 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

❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park


Time: 12:00 - 22:00

❄️  Stevenage Winter Wonderland returns 2025, and this year it’s going to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER & MORE MAGICAL than ever before!

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)

🕓 TIMES
▪️ Weekdays: 4pm - 10pm
▪️ Weekends: 12pm - 10pm
▪️ School Holidays: 12pm - 10pm
(22nd Dec 25 – 4th Jan 26)
▪️Christmas eve: 12pm - 8pm
⛔️ Closed Christmas Day

🎄WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect dazzling lights, festive rides, fun-filled games, delicious seasonal food and treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.

Step into the magic. See the Dazzling Lights & feel the wonder. Experience Christmas like never before.

✨️ Under Cover Real Ice Skating Rink
✨️ Funfair Rides
✨️ Festive Bars
✨️ Festive Food

✨️ Christmas Market
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ Game Stalls
✨️ Illuminated Big Wheel
✨️ Meet and greet Santa Claus

🎟 ADMISSION: £2 entrance fee per person paid on the gate (ages 4 and above).

⛸️ ICE SKATING
(Advanced booking recommended)
You have to be 3 years old + to be on the ice
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £11 for children under 16 when purchased in advance. If you buy on-site, prices increase to £16 for adults and £12 for children.
Families can take advantage of our ice skating bundle ticket for just £49, which includes ice skating for two adults and two children.

💥⛸️
Special Deals!
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more adults £13 each
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more children £9.50 each
⭐️ Carers free (Identification required)

Please note: All prices online may differ in person and are cheaper to be booked in advance online, all prices exclude the £2 entry fee to the Stevenage Winter Wonderland Site.

🎡
THE BIG WHEEL - £5.00
Stevenage Winter Wonderland - Big Wheel
Entry price to apply to all customes (under 2 years go free). You can book online, booking fees may apply.

🎅 MEET & GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS!
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer!  Bring your family and friends to meet the jolly old man himself. It's the perfect opportunity to share your Christmas wishes and take memorable photos!

As a special treat, everyone who attends will receive a delightful gift to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving.
▪️ First Child: £12.60
▪️ Additional Children:
£8.60

🪙 TOKEN COST FOR FUN FAIR:

▪️£1.20 each on the day
▪️Advance Bundle: 50 for £50 (saving £9.40)
(Booking fees apply)

NOTE: Online bookings are still subject to the £2 entrance fee on the day. Online Booking fees apply.

🧑‍🎄 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025?
Join Sparkle & Blizzard — Santa’s most chaotic (and hilarious!) elves — as they take charge of planning the North Pole’s biggest Christmas bash in this brand new theatre show:
✨️ Sparkle & Blizzard’s Christmas Party Extravaganza! Expect laughter, music, mayhem, and a sleigh-full of festive cheer in this magical live show for all ages!

🗓 When are the shows on?
Every Saturday & Sunday from November 22nd, plus special shows on 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2025.

The show is included in your Winter Wonderland entry fee — no extra ticket needed!

♿️ Is Stevenage Winter Wonderland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we aim to make our event accessible to everyone. There are accessible pathways throughout the venue, and many attractions are suitable for wheelchair users. For more details, please contact our customer service team.

👀 KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page for any updates or changes.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@stevenagewinterwonderland.co.uk

🍽 Festive Menu 2025 - The Park, Bedford


🎅 Celebrate the season with our three-course festive menu featuring classic Christmas dishes reimagined by our talented chefs for just £39.50 at The Park, Bedford.

🗓 2025 DATES
The festive menu is available from Wednesday 19th November - 26th December 2025, excluding Christmas Day.

🎉 BOXING DAY
Keeping the celebrations going; our festive menu is available for Boxing Day. Whether you're joining us for a late festive meal with those you couldn't be with on Christmas Day or simply escaping the house, join us for a cosy, hassle-free Boxing Day that lets you savour the season without lifting a finger.

🍽 COST
▪️Two Courses: £33.50
▪️Three Courses: £39.50

From traditional favourites with a twist to indulgent desserts, each course is crafted to make your meal unforgettable. Perfect for work Christmas parties or festive family gatherings.
 
💥 NOVEMBER OFFER
Book a table for between 19th and 27th November 2025 to enjoy three courses for the price of two.

📝 PRE-ORDER
All bookings are required to pre-order when dining from the festive menu. This is to reduce food wastage in our aim to be more sustainable.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed in designated areas of the pub. Please contact us before you bring a dog so we can allocate your the right area for your booking.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is located at the front of our building; including accessible bays for those with mobility needs.

✍️ SIGN UP OFFER
As a welcome to our newsletter, you'll receive a £5 voucher when you sign up to spend you visit us. You can sign up here:
https://www.theparkbedford.co.uk/contact-us/

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 273929
📧 Email: reservations@theparkbedford.co.uk 

🏊‍♀️ Boxing Day Santa Swim 2025 - Box End Park, Kempston


Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Price: £7.50

🏊‍♀️ Clear your head Boxing Day morning & join us at Box End Water Park in Kempston for our annual Boxing Day swim . . . and this 2025 there's a festive twist!

🕚 TIMES
▪️Check-in from 10:30am
▪️Santa Swim from 11:30am-12:00pm

🧑‍🎄 EVENT DETAILS

Ho ho ho . . . it's a Santa Swim!! Santa hats must be worn to enter the lake, so make sure to bring a Santa hat along with you to wear or buy one of ours & collect on the day.

This session is for swimmers who are happy & confident with swimming in cold open water and able to swim the distances set. We have two loops available - choose to swim our shorter 75m loop or if you're feeling brave you can enjoy our longer 150m loop.

🌭 FOOD & DRINK
Fancy treating yourself to a hot drink & bacon or sausage bap after your swim? Our Corner 5 Bar & Restaurant will be open from 11am-2pm with a great selection of hot food & drinks available to buy on the day!

🧑‍🎄 DON'T FORGET ...
Don't forget to bring your Santa hat . . . or pick up one of ours on the day for £2.50 and dive straight into the festive fun!

🩱ADULT WET SUIT: £5.00
Rent one of our full length wetsuits for warmth and protection!

🎟 TICKET COST: £7.50

❓️WHAT TO KNOW...

You must complete a Box End Park waiver online & wear a Santa hat to take part. Wetsuits are optional but strongly recommended for extra swim safety.

Note that we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions however, if you notify us more than 7 working days before your booking, we can help look at re-scheduling your session or providing a credit.

In the event of extreme weather, high winds or flooding, Box End Park may need to cancel a session. In the event of this, we will help you re-schedule your booking or provide a return credit.

🧚‍♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable


🏴‍☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.

It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!

🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).

👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE 
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)  

🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80

✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 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.

🚦🚘 Lap of Lights 2025 - Silverstone Circuit, Towester


Time: 16:30 - 21:30

🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!

🗓 2025 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.

✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!

Ten breathtaking light installations transform the night, with every scene surrounding you in festive colour, sound and energy. It’s not just the scale of the lights that will take your breath away, but the thrill of experiencing them from behind the wheel as you follow in the tracks of racing legends.

HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience

🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.

🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.

🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.

 
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.

🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk

⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.

😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.

❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.

✨️ Stockwood Illuminated 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


Time: 16:30 - 20:00

✨️ This December 2025, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
This year we have doubled the light trail from 500 metres to one kilometre, with over 20 light creations and a custom-made soundtrack.

Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.  We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing psychelic colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.

🎉 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.  There'll also be a few surprises along the way so be prepared for magic and adventure.

We guarantee that Stockwood Illuminated will get you and your family in the festive spirit!  Book now to avoid disappointment.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Running from 12th December - 4th January.
Excluding 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2025.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9 / £7 Concessions (inc. booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100 

⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 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

❄️ Stevenage Winter Wonderland 2025 - Stevenage Leisure Park


Time: 12:00 - 22:00

❄️  Stevenage Winter Wonderland returns 2025, and this year it’s going to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER & MORE MAGICAL than ever before!

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Open daily from 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
(Closed Christmas Day – even Santa needs a rest!)

🕓 TIMES
▪️ Weekdays: 4pm - 10pm
▪️ Weekends: 12pm - 10pm
▪️ School Holidays: 12pm - 10pm
(22nd Dec 25 – 4th Jan 26)
▪️Christmas eve: 12pm - 8pm
⛔️ Closed Christmas Day

🎄WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect dazzling lights, festive rides, fun-filled games, delicious seasonal food and treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.

Step into the magic. See the Dazzling Lights & feel the wonder. Experience Christmas like never before.

✨️ Under Cover Real Ice Skating Rink
✨️ Funfair Rides
✨️ Festive Bars
✨️ Festive Food

✨️ Christmas Market
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ Game Stalls
✨️ Illuminated Big Wheel
✨️ Meet and greet Santa Claus

🎟 ADMISSION: £2 entrance fee per person paid on the gate (ages 4 and above).

⛸️ ICE SKATING
(Advanced booking recommended)
You have to be 3 years old + to be on the ice
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £11 for children under 16 when purchased in advance. If you buy on-site, prices increase to £16 for adults and £12 for children.
Families can take advantage of our ice skating bundle ticket for just £49, which includes ice skating for two adults and two children.

💥⛸️
Special Deals!
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more adults £13 each
⭐️ Groups of 4 or more children £9.50 each
⭐️ Carers free (Identification required)

Please note: All prices online may differ in person and are cheaper to be booked in advance online, all prices exclude the £2 entry fee to the Stevenage Winter Wonderland Site.

🎡
THE BIG WHEEL - £5.00
Stevenage Winter Wonderland - Big Wheel
Entry price to apply to all customes (under 2 years go free). You can book online, booking fees may apply.

🎅 MEET & GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS!
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer!  Bring your family and friends to meet the jolly old man himself. It's the perfect opportunity to share your Christmas wishes and take memorable photos!

As a special treat, everyone who attends will receive a delightful gift to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving.
▪️ First Child: £12.60
▪️ Additional Children:
£8.60

🪙 TOKEN COST FOR FUN FAIR:

▪️£1.20 each on the day
▪️Advance Bundle: 50 for £50 (saving £9.40)
(Booking fees apply)

NOTE: Online bookings are still subject to the £2 entrance fee on the day. Online Booking fees apply.

🧑‍🎄 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025?
Join Sparkle & Blizzard — Santa’s most chaotic (and hilarious!) elves — as they take charge of planning the North Pole’s biggest Christmas bash in this brand new theatre show:
✨️ Sparkle & Blizzard’s Christmas Party Extravaganza! Expect laughter, music, mayhem, and a sleigh-full of festive cheer in this magical live show for all ages!

🗓 When are the shows on?
Every Saturday & Sunday from November 22nd, plus special shows on 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2025.

The show is included in your Winter Wonderland entry fee — no extra ticket needed!

♿️ Is Stevenage Winter Wonderland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we aim to make our event accessible to everyone. There are accessible pathways throughout the venue, and many attractions are suitable for wheelchair users. For more details, please contact our customer service team.

👀 KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page for any updates or changes.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@stevenagewinterwonderland.co.uk

🪵 Stick Man at The Stables - The Stables, Wavendon


🎭 Presented by Freckle Productions and based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.
▪️Not showing on 25th, 26th, 29th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

This award-winning production from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

★★★★★ 'Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish'Time Out Critics’ Choice

★★★★‘Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat’Independent

★★★★ 'More fun than you can shake a stick at' Daily Mail 

★★★★'Julia Donaldson's miniature epic.  Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination' Times

★★★★★ Sunday Express

★★★★★WhatsOnStage 

Running time approximately 60 minutes and suitable for all ages.

♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
https://stables.org/your-visit/access-information
Online booking for wheelchair and carer seats is not currently available - we plan to have this service up and running in the near future.

Our box office staff will happy to help with any enquiries regarding your ticketing and access requirements.

Please call the box office on 01908 280800 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email your enquiry and a member of the team will be reply as soon as possible.

🎟 CARERS
We offer a 25% discount for carer's tickets.

🅿️ PARKING
The Stables has free, on-site car-parking and our stewards will be on hand to direct you when you arrive. We have eight car-parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the main public entrance, all with level access. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that these cannot be booked in advance, so advise that you arrive in good time should you wish to use one, but we cannot guarantee availability which will depend on the level of demand at any given time.

🎟 TICKET COST: From £12.50pp

🧚‍♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable


🏴‍☠️ Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders’ RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, alongside Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee, with further cast to be announced soon.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Friday 5th December 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024’s box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023’s brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.

It’s never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!

🏫 RESERVED FOR SCHOOL DATES
Please note the following dates are reserved for school groups: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th (AM).

👋 SIGNED PERFORMANCE 
▪️Monday 29 December, 2pm.
😌 RELAXED PERFORMANCE
▪️Friday 2 January, 2pm.
🗣 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
▪️Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)  

🎟 BOOKING
(You can book via the event link)
NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80

✨️ Ashridge House Illuminated 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.

🚦🚘 Lap of Lights 2025 - Silverstone Circuit, Towester


Time: 16:30 - 21:30

🚦Lap of Lights is back at Silverstone for 2025 and it's brighter than ever!

🗓 2025 DATES
Everyday from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026! Excluding 25th December 2025.

✨️WHAT TO EXPECT - THE LAP EXPERIENCE
Buckle up for an unforgettable drive around the world-famous Grand Prix circuit — illuminated on a scale like never before!

Ten breathtaking light installations transform the night, with every scene surrounding you in festive colour, sound and energy. It’s not just the scale of the lights that will take your breath away, but the thrill of experiencing them from behind the wheel as you follow in the tracks of racing legends.

HOW MANY LIGHTS?
✨️6000 Dazzling LED panels for a one of a kind festive drive
✨️10 Stunning lighting activations
✨️20 Laser shows for the ultimate experience

🔇 TURN THE VOLUME UP!
Tune into Elf FM and pump festive tunes all lap long.

🕟 DURATION
This is a approx 30 minute experience which run every half hour, running from 16:30pm - 21:30pm in December 2025 and 16:30pm - 20:30pm in January 2026.

🛎 ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY
You will need to arrive at Silverstone Circuit 30 minutes before your Lap of Lights experience start time.

 
🎟 TICKET COST PER CAR:
Ticket cost ranges between £50 - £80 per car depending on date and times selected.

🚙 DO YOU HAVE A MINI BUS OR OTHER VEHICLE?
If you are booking a minibus or other vehicle please contact us at enquiries@silverstone.co.uk

⛸️ WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
Step out of your car and onto the ice as Silverstone’s legendary F1 garages are transformed into a skating experience like no other! From your first lap on ice to show-stopping spins - Ice Trak is the coolest place to be this Christmas.

😋 FESTIVE FOOD
Fuel up with festive favourites at our food quarter. Find the perfect bite for all the family with dozens of items to choose from.

❓️FAQ's
Any questions? click here.