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🎅 Santa's Grotto at Stanwick Lakes 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
- 16:30
🎅 Bring your little ones to this lovely festive event at Stanwick Lakes this Christmas season 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️December 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Children will make their own natural Christmas decoration in the Visitor Centre, before meeting Santa’s Elf in their workshop, and Santa himself in his beautiful traditional cabin.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️December 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd.
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Children will make their own natural Christmas decoration in the Visitor Centre, before meeting Santa’s Elf in their workshop, and Santa himself in his beautiful traditional cabin.
There are two ticket types available; “Family” and open “Group” sessions. You can request a Quiet Session on any ticket type at the time of booking. You can book tickets via the event link. Tickets must be made in advance.
WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
✨️ A lovely traditional journey through the Elves workshop to discover Santa in his cabin, in amongst the sparkling Christmas trees.
✨️A personal or group experience and chat with the big man himself.
✨️ The opportunity to take a special photographic memento of your visit before you leave.
✨️ Each child will receive an age-appropriate token gift from Father Christmas.
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Family Visit: £13.50
Your child or children will have a visit with Santa by yourselves.
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Group Visit: £9.50
You may be joined by other children, families and groups who book the same time as you.
🎫 Add on Elfish Activity Passport: £10.00
For the special price of £10, you can include a festive pass to your grotto visit. Our Elfish Activity Passports include pottery painting*, a trail pack and Christmas crafts – and will be issued to you on collection – usually when you check-in for your grotto visit (but you don’t have to complete all the activities on the same day!)
*Pottery painting includes items from our £8-£9.50 range. Please note, pottery is collected at a later date (currently 10 days – 2 weeks), once glazed, fired and made water/food safe for you.
✨️ All proceeds from parking help to fund our charity – Rockingham Forest Trust.
🅿️ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01933 625 522
📧 Email: info@rftrust.org.uk
🎟 Santa’s Grotto – Group Visit: £9.50
You may be joined by other children, families and groups who book the same time as you.
🎫 Add on Elfish Activity Passport: £10.00
For the special price of £10, you can include a festive pass to your grotto visit. Our Elfish Activity Passports include pottery painting*, a trail pack and Christmas crafts – and will be issued to you on collection – usually when you check-in for your grotto visit (but you don’t have to complete all the activities on the same day!)
*Pottery painting includes items from our £8-£9.50 range. Please note, pottery is collected at a later date (currently 10 days – 2 weeks), once glazed, fired and made water/food safe for you.
✨️ All proceeds from parking help to fund our charity – Rockingham Forest Trust.
🅿️ PARKING
Usual parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01933 625 522
📧 Email: info@rftrust.org.uk
👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 Join us for a magical Nutcracker Trail this festive season 2025 at Rushden Lakes from 21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the site on a self-guided adventure designed for our younger visitors. Collect your trail booklet from Customer Services, then hunt down 10 Nutcracker characters hidden across the site. Write down all their names to complete the challenge!
Small gifts for everyone who takes part. Perfect photo opportunities throughout the festive period. Plus, enter your details for a chance to win a £50 The Entertainer Voucher!
🎁 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Rushden Lakes will be running a festive Farye from 14th November - 31st December 2025 open 10am - 7pm. Here is the link for more information:
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/festive-fayre
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–6 pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
*Check with customer services for times for specific days around the Christmas and the New Year period as these opening/closing as times may be different than listed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.rushdenlakes.com/accessibility
ℹ️ CUSTOMER SERVICES ENQUIRIES
You can contact us on 01933 427925 or via email. For assistance out of hours please contact the Security team on 01933 427923).
🎅 🍳 Breakfast with Santa 2025 - Maypole Farm Dining and Carvery
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
🎅 This December 2025 The Maypole in Kempston has invited Santa to come and refuel with a breakfast at ours! Round up your little ones and join us on one of our magical Breakfast with Santa mornings, with seven dates available throughout the festive season, from the 7th of December until Christmas Eve.
🗓 EVENT DATES FOR 2025
▪️Sunday 7th December (Quiet session)
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each child's place includes the chance to meet Santa, a kids' buffet breakfast, a drink, the chance to write a letter to Santa, a present from Santa and a certificate of attendance.
Each adult's place includes a buffet breakfast.
🧑🎄 COST FOR CHILDREN
For just £9.99 per child (and £10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one can enjoy their own kids' buffet breakfast, a refreshing drink, a little surprise from Santa AND a certificate of attendance! They'll have the chance to write a letter to the big man and secure those presents on their list (that they certainly haven't mentioned until now) when they meet Saint Nick himself at our Breakfast with Santa celebrations. Is there a more magical way to spend a morning?
👩🦰 COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just £10.99 (or £11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Pre-order required 24 hours in advance
▪️Deposit £5 per Adult required
▪️Deposit £5 per Child required
▪️You can book via the event link
🗓 EVENT DATES FOR 2025
▪️Sunday 7th December (Quiet session)
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each child's place includes the chance to meet Santa, a kids' buffet breakfast, a drink, the chance to write a letter to Santa, a present from Santa and a certificate of attendance.
Each adult's place includes a buffet breakfast.
🧑🎄 COST FOR CHILDREN
For just £9.99 per child (and £10.99 on Christmas Eve), your little one can enjoy their own kids' buffet breakfast, a refreshing drink, a little surprise from Santa AND a certificate of attendance! They'll have the chance to write a letter to the big man and secure those presents on their list (that they certainly haven't mentioned until now) when they meet Saint Nick himself at our Breakfast with Santa celebrations. Is there a more magical way to spend a morning?
👩🦰 COST FOR ADULTS
Adults can tuck into our delicious Farmhouse Inns buffet breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee for just £10.99 (or £11.99 on Christmas Eve)!
BOOKING INFORMATION
▪️Pre-order required 24 hours in advance
▪️Deposit £5 per Adult required
▪️Deposit £5 per Child required
▪️You can book via the event link
🎅 Santa's Grotto at Jordans Mill, Broom 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
🎅 Visit Santa’s Grotto in the Mill this December 2025 at Jordans Mill, Broom!
🗓 SANTA'S GROTTO 2025 DATES:
▪️December: 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, ▪️Hourly sessions from 9am - 3.00pm.
▪️SEN session 9am - 10am on 14th December.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into Santa’s enchanting workshop nestled in the heart of the Mill, where magical Christmas memories are made. Begin your festive adventure by meeting Santa’s mischievous elves, who will guide you to a joyful Christmas activity.
🗓 SANTA'S GROTTO 2025 DATES:
▪️December: 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, ▪️Hourly sessions from 9am - 3.00pm.
▪️SEN session 9am - 10am on 14th December.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into Santa’s enchanting workshop nestled in the heart of the Mill, where magical Christmas memories are made. Begin your festive adventure by meeting Santa’s mischievous elves, who will guide you to a joyful Christmas activity.
Let your little ones unleash their creativity with our delightful paper crafts, making their very own festive decorations. They’ll even receive a fun festive craft project to make at home, keeping the Christmas spirit alive! Next, gather around as Mrs. Claus captivates everyone with her heart-warming stories and festive songs, spreading the true magic of Christmas. Then, the highlight of your visit - meeting Santa Claus himself! Share your Christmas wishes and tales of kindness and receive a special present from Santa to take home as a cherished memory.
Brought to you in association with Masquerades Youth Theatre Group.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child admission 18mth - 4yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 5yrs - 7yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 8yrs - 10yrs: £19.95
▪️Adult Admission: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child admission 18mth - 4yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 5yrs - 7yrs: £19.95
▪️Child admission 8yrs - 10yrs: £19.95
▪️Adult Admission: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
🧑🎄 12 Joy's of Christmas Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
✨️ Step into the magic of Christmas with a festive family adventure and explore Jordans Mill, 12 Joys of Christmas Trail!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️13th December - 4th January*
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*Please note we are closed on: 15th, 25th, 26th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
Can you spot all 12 Joys of Christmas around our Gardens, Mill & Shop? Fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
❄️ Wrap up warm, enjoy the wonderful sights, and make lasting memories together. Don’t forget, the trail continues through Twixmas, making it the perfect way to enjoy those cosy days between Christmas and New Year.
💳 PAY ON THE DAY: £4 per entry
(includes a prize)
🎩 Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 12th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 13th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Friday 19th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 10:30pm -5pm
▪️Sunday 21st December: 10:30pm - 5pm
(Last admission closes half an hour before closing time)
🎩 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
▪️Friday 12th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 13th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th December: 10:30 - 5pm
▪️Friday 19th December: 4:30pm - 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 10:30pm -5pm
▪️Sunday 21st December: 10:30pm - 5pm
(Last admission closes half an hour before closing time)
🎩 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
🗓 Fridays–Sundays only
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.
Experience the Magic of a Bygone Christmas
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.
Join our cheerful volunteers for carol singing around the pianola, and savour the flavours of Christmas with mulled wine and mince pies.
🎶 Carol Singing in the Parlour
▪️Fridays at 17:45
▪️Saturdays & Sundays at 13:30, 14:30, and 16:00
✂️ FAMILY FUN & FESTIVE CRAFTS
🗓 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Keep the little ones entertained in our drop-in craft sessions or biscuit decorating workshops (£2.00 fee). Let their imaginations sparkle with glue, glitter, and festive fun!
✂️ Christmas Crafts for Children
▪️Fridays from 17:00–18:30
▪️Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00–15:30
📍Location: The Education Space
🎶 Carol Singing in the Parlour
▪️Fridays at 17:45
▪️Saturdays & Sundays at 13:30, 14:30, and 16:00
✂️ FAMILY FUN & FESTIVE CRAFTS
🗓 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Keep the little ones entertained in our drop-in craft sessions or biscuit decorating workshops (£2.00 fee). Let their imaginations sparkle with glue, glitter, and festive fun!
✂️ Christmas Crafts for Children
▪️Fridays from 17:00–18:30
▪️Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00–15:30
📍Location: The Education Space
🍻 FESTIVE CRAFT MARKET & BAR
🗓 Saturdays and Sundays only
Enjoy a tipple and discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and local creations in the Craft Market at the New Gallery atrium. It’s the perfect place to find those last-minute treasures made by talented local artists and producers.
🗓 Saturdays and Sundays only
Enjoy a tipple and discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and local creations in the Craft Market at the New Gallery atrium. It’s the perfect place to find those last-minute treasures made by talented local artists and producers.
🎭 BLACK SHEEP THEATRE : The Magical Tinderbox
🗓 Sundays 7, 14 & 21 December at 12.00pm and 1.15pm
📍Location: The Hall of Transport
Join the ever-charming Sugar and Plum Fairy for a festive pantomime full of magic, laughter, and adventure! Follow a brave soldier who discovers a mysterious tinderbox, unlocking a world of enchantment, comedy, and Christmas chaos.
🗓 Sundays 7, 14 & 21 December at 12.00pm and 1.15pm
📍Location: The Hall of Transport
Join the ever-charming Sugar and Plum Fairy for a festive pantomime full of magic, laughter, and adventure! Follow a brave soldier who discovers a mysterious tinderbox, unlocking a world of enchantment, comedy, and Christmas chaos.
Packed with festive cheer, wonderful characters, and audience participation, The Magical Tinderbox is a heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and believing in a little bit of magic.
Will the Fairy’s wisdom guide the story? Will good triumph over evil? Find out in this family-friendly performance bursting with sparkle and silliness!
🎟 Try your luck with the raffle (£2)
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit all year round for free.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5 - 16): £12.00
▪️2 adults and up to 4 children: £45.00
▪️Under 5: Free
🎟 Try your luck with the raffle (£2)
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit all year round for free.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5 - 16): £12.00
▪️2 adults and up to 4 children: £45.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Over 65s, student and disabled person. One companion free of charge per disabled person: £13.50
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/
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🦁🧑🎄 Story Time With an Elf 2025 - Johnsons Of Old Hurst
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🎄✨Story Time With an Elf at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo, Huntingdon. Get ready for some magical festive fun here at Johnsons Zoo! Join our cheerful Christmas elf for cosy storytelling.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20 December
▪️Sunday 21st December
🧝♂️ NO PRE-BOOKING NEEDED
No pre-booking needed... story time is included in standard zoo entry, so just come along and enjoy the magic!
PLEASE NOTE
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child: £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Saturday 20 December
▪️Sunday 21st December
🧝♂️ NO PRE-BOOKING NEEDED
No pre-booking needed... story time is included in standard zoo entry, so just come along and enjoy the magic!
PLEASE NOTE
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child: £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
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🧑🎄 Harris Christmas Light Spectacular 2025 - St Nicholas close, Flitwick
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🧑🎄 Spreading cheer, one light at a time. Come celebrate the season with us at 2 St Nicholas Close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, lighting up the neighborhood and welcoming everyone to enjoy.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
✨️ ABOUT
Bringing the Christmas magic to life, you dont want to miss our christmas lights. This year we are raising money for keech hospice care which provides specialist end-of-life care for people of all ages.
🕔 WHAT TIME? (NOT GUARANTEED)
Looking forward to seeing you all from 1st of December 2025. The lights will run every night up untill 25th December 2025, from 5pm - 8pm. You may even see the elf coming to say hello and to have a dance with you in the snow between 5pm - 6pm!
*(Weather dependant).
.
💖 RAISING MONEY FOR KEECH
We do our Christmas lights every year in aid of keech hospice, we would love to raise as good total this year! Any donations are greatly appreciated, we have money boxes for cash, QR codes around the lights & also a fundraising link below if you would like to donate online.
Click here to donate
📍 LOCATION
St Nicholas close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
MK45 1PF
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any changes of times/cancellations keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
🧑🎄 Free Kids Christmas Party with the Grinch (booking needed) - The Oddfellows, Toddington
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🧑🎄 This Saturday 20th December 2025, the Grinch is coming to The Oddfellows in Toddington, Bedfordshire.
💚 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 2 - 5pm for our children’s Christmas party there will be drinks, sweets, games, colouring and Christmas music.
Then at 3pm the Grinch will join us for some mischief and mayhem. All children will be able to have their photo taken with the Grinch and they will get a sweetie bag to take away with them.
🎟 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free, but we do need to know in advance if you are coming so that we know how many sweet bags we need. Get in touch asap to book.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📱Phone: 07909837345
📱Phone: 07596083121
📘 Facebook page: Click here
💚 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 2 - 5pm for our children’s Christmas party there will be drinks, sweets, games, colouring and Christmas music.
Then at 3pm the Grinch will join us for some mischief and mayhem. All children will be able to have their photo taken with the Grinch and they will get a sweetie bag to take away with them.
🎟 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free, but we do need to know in advance if you are coming so that we know how many sweet bags we need. Get in touch asap to book.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📱Phone: 07909837345
📱Phone: 07596083121
📘 Facebook page: Click here
🛍 Charity Sale - MS Thearpy Centre, Bedford
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🛍 Charity Sale This Saturday 20th December 2025, from 10am to 12pm at Bedford MS Therapy Centre.
💥 WHAT'S ON OFFER?
Christmas has arrived at the Centre so why not come along and grab a bargain. We have a bumper stock of bric-a-brac, collectables, puzzles, books, antiques and much more. Christmas decorations are all half price.
Visit the Emporium on the first floor for glassware, ceramics, books a selection of scented candles and tassels and lots more.
Deja vu, our preloved clothes shop on the first floor is now fully stocked with winter fashions. Deja vu is also open Monday-Thursday 10am to 2:30pm and Friday 10am to 12:30pm.
🥓 FOOD & DRINK
While you're there why not tuck into a bacon roll (£3.00) or homemade cake (£2) with a tea or coffee (£1).
ℹ️ ABOUT
Bedford MS Therapy Centre has been helping people with MS for over 40 years and now supports people with Parkinson's, providing access to therapies and other support services. This event is a crucial part of our fundraising efforts that fund our charitable work, so please support the event 💙
🪙 ENTRY COST
50p entry. Free car parking.
💥 WHAT'S ON OFFER?
Christmas has arrived at the Centre so why not come along and grab a bargain. We have a bumper stock of bric-a-brac, collectables, puzzles, books, antiques and much more. Christmas decorations are all half price.
Visit the Emporium on the first floor for glassware, ceramics, books a selection of scented candles and tassels and lots more.
Deja vu, our preloved clothes shop on the first floor is now fully stocked with winter fashions. Deja vu is also open Monday-Thursday 10am to 2:30pm and Friday 10am to 12:30pm.
🥓 FOOD & DRINK
While you're there why not tuck into a bacon roll (£3.00) or homemade cake (£2) with a tea or coffee (£1).
ℹ️ ABOUT
Bedford MS Therapy Centre has been helping people with MS for over 40 years and now supports people with Parkinson's, providing access to therapies and other support services. This event is a crucial part of our fundraising efforts that fund our charitable work, so please support the event 💙
🪙 ENTRY COST
50p entry. Free car parking.
🪵 Stick Man at The Stables - The Stables, Wavendon
Saturday 20 December 2025
🎭 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
🗓 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 Annual Knotts Charity Sleigh 2025 - Blunham & Tempsford
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
🎅 Come and help Clive and the Knotts team spread some Christmas cheer on Saturday 20th December 2025!
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
We will be having our Charity Santa-Sleigh ride along the following route with sweets for the children:
▪️3.30pm - Station road, Blunham, down the hill, past the Horseshoes pub and up the high street.
▪️4.30pm - The Wheatsheaf pub Tempsford, all the way up to the top of church street
▪️5.30pm - And finally from the start of station road Tempsford, up to the top of station road and back to Knotts of Tempsford farm.
💖 CHARITY
With all proceeds going to Addenbrookes charitable trust! Any support is greatly appreciated, even if you just want to come and watch Santa, his elves and his sleigh go by!
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
We will be having our Charity Santa-Sleigh ride along the following route with sweets for the children:
▪️3.30pm - Station road, Blunham, down the hill, past the Horseshoes pub and up the high street.
▪️4.30pm - The Wheatsheaf pub Tempsford, all the way up to the top of church street
▪️5.30pm - And finally from the start of station road Tempsford, up to the top of station road and back to Knotts of Tempsford farm.
💖 CHARITY
With all proceeds going to Addenbrookes charitable trust! Any support is greatly appreciated, even if you just want to come and watch Santa, his elves and his sleigh go by!
🎩 A Christmas Carol performed in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 19:30
🎩 Join us on the 19th or 20th December 2025 in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House as 'The Living Theatre' presents a reading of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 19th December: 4pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Running Time - 1h 30min inc. interval
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Charles Dickens' most celebrated works in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House - a room Charles Dickens once performed in.
Grab yourself a mulled wine and settle into your seat for the Living Theatre’s reading of A Christmas Carol - but don’t get too comfortable, expect characters to leap from the page and Dickens to dance before your eyes as our two actors contend to tell our favourite Christmas story. Seamlessly moving from your trusted narrator to the most fiendish of Dickens creations.
Book in hand, the actors will take you through the laughter, the lows and straight to the heart of Dickens most famous tale. This reading is created for all the family, relishing the words for the most faithful Dickens’ fan to captivating the imaginations of our youngest audiences.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS INFO
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child: £14
▪️Family of 4: £65
Tickets include a mulled wine or soft drink and Christmas cookie on arrival.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 19th December: 4pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 20th December: 2.30pm & 6pm
▪️Running Time - 1h 30min inc. interval
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Charles Dickens' most celebrated works in the Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House - a room Charles Dickens once performed in.
Grab yourself a mulled wine and settle into your seat for the Living Theatre’s reading of A Christmas Carol - but don’t get too comfortable, expect characters to leap from the page and Dickens to dance before your eyes as our two actors contend to tell our favourite Christmas story. Seamlessly moving from your trusted narrator to the most fiendish of Dickens creations.
Book in hand, the actors will take you through the laughter, the lows and straight to the heart of Dickens most famous tale. This reading is created for all the family, relishing the words for the most faithful Dickens’ fan to captivating the imaginations of our youngest audiences.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS INFO
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child: £14
▪️Family of 4: £65
Tickets include a mulled wine or soft drink and Christmas cookie on arrival.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
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☃️ Hitchin Festive Fun Day 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
☃️ Fabulous Festive Fun Day on Saturday 20th Market 10am till 4pm at Hitchin Market Place.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for a day of Festive Fun in Hitchin! Festive happenings will be occurring across the town centre for children and families.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Children’s rides, including a Helter Skelter, will be open, offering fun and laughter for the little ones. We will also have performances from Garden City Samba, The Hicca Hoodlums, Christmas Corn Hill Alpacas, Poetry, Live Music, Christmas cheer and so much more!
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO
You’ll also be able to visit Santa’s Grotto with Happy Days Children's Charity and make sure your Christmas wishes reach the North Pole in time!
It’s the perfect way to enjoy the festive season together. Come along for some family fun and Christmas cheer! 🎄
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for a day of Festive Fun in Hitchin! Festive happenings will be occurring across the town centre for children and families.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Children’s rides, including a Helter Skelter, will be open, offering fun and laughter for the little ones. We will also have performances from Garden City Samba, The Hicca Hoodlums, Christmas Corn Hill Alpacas, Poetry, Live Music, Christmas cheer and so much more!
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO
You’ll also be able to visit Santa’s Grotto with Happy Days Children's Charity and make sure your Christmas wishes reach the North Pole in time!
It’s the perfect way to enjoy the festive season together. Come along for some family fun and Christmas cheer! 🎄
🎄 Christmas Market 2025 - Find, Ampthill
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
🎄 Christmas Market at Find Ampthill on Saturday 20th December 2025.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festive season continues with the final Christmas Market of the year at Find Vintage Emporium. We are bringing together eleven brilliant makers, offering unique gifts and artisan products, perfect for last minute Christmas shopping.
You can also browse Find’s beautiful vintage pieces and enjoy delicious treats from the café. Expect freshly baked goods, hearty sandwiches, rich coffee, mulled wine and hot chocolate with a splash of Baileys, the perfect weekend combination.
Ampthill will be full of festive spirit, and you can make a day of it by visiting the wonderful shops, bars and restaurants our town has to offer.
Over the next few days, we will be introducing each of our makers so you can get to know their stories and see what they will be bringing along.
Join us for a day of shopping, eating and celebrating local creativity 🎄
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festive season continues with the final Christmas Market of the year at Find Vintage Emporium. We are bringing together eleven brilliant makers, offering unique gifts and artisan products, perfect for last minute Christmas shopping.
You can also browse Find’s beautiful vintage pieces and enjoy delicious treats from the café. Expect freshly baked goods, hearty sandwiches, rich coffee, mulled wine and hot chocolate with a splash of Baileys, the perfect weekend combination.
Ampthill will be full of festive spirit, and you can make a day of it by visiting the wonderful shops, bars and restaurants our town has to offer.
Over the next few days, we will be introducing each of our makers so you can get to know their stories and see what they will be bringing along.
Join us for a day of shopping, eating and celebrating local creativity 🎄
✨️ Lantern Parade Celebrating the Winter Soltice 2025 - New Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 17:30
✨️ Join Milton Keynes Arts Centre and local residents for a magical lantern parade celebrating the Winter Solstice at Bradwell Windmill this Saturday 20 December 2025.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade is a community celebration of the Winter Solstice... the lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
The lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk. From here, the Holly and Oak Kings will lead residents – joined by two Arctic Hares, created by artist Alice Boland-Rhodes – towards the historic Bradwell Windmill.
The parade is due to arrive at the Mill at 4pm, at which time visitors will hear the story of The Holly and the Oak King as narrated by children through working with Milton Keynes artist and writer, Deborah Fielding. Bradwell Silver Band will be performing and hot refreshments will be provided by Coco’s Coffee House.
The event is due to end at 5.30pm, after which time visitors are invited to The New Inn in New Bradwell for mulled wine and cider.
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️2.30pm-3.30pm: Pre-parade facepainting at The New Inn
▪️3.30pm: Parade to leave New Bradwell Platform on the railway walk to Bradwell Windmill
▪️4pm: Arrive at the Windmill and storyscape
Refreshments at the mill provided by Coco's Coffee House.
▪️4.30pm: Music at the mill from Bradwell Silver Band
▪️5.30pm: Event end.
Return to The New Inn after the event for Mulled Wine and cider.
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade is a community celebration of the Winter Solstice... the lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
The lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk. From here, the Holly and Oak Kings will lead residents – joined by two Arctic Hares, created by artist Alice Boland-Rhodes – towards the historic Bradwell Windmill.
The parade is due to arrive at the Mill at 4pm, at which time visitors will hear the story of The Holly and the Oak King as narrated by children through working with Milton Keynes artist and writer, Deborah Fielding. Bradwell Silver Band will be performing and hot refreshments will be provided by Coco’s Coffee House.
The event is due to end at 5.30pm, after which time visitors are invited to The New Inn in New Bradwell for mulled wine and cider.
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️2.30pm-3.30pm: Pre-parade facepainting at The New Inn
▪️3.30pm: Parade to leave New Bradwell Platform on the railway walk to Bradwell Windmill
▪️4pm: Arrive at the Windmill and storyscape
Refreshments at the mill provided by Coco's Coffee House.
▪️4.30pm: Music at the mill from Bradwell Silver Band
▪️5.30pm: Event end.
Return to The New Inn after the event for Mulled Wine and cider.
🎅 Santa Visit at Morrisons 2025
Saturday 20 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎅 SANTA VISITING SUPERMARKETS - Santa is bringing the magic of Christmas to the supermarkets of Leighton Buzzard this coming weekend!
🗓 DATES/LOCATION/TIME
▪️Saturday 20th December 2025
Morrisons supermarket in Leighton Buzzard from 10am to 3pm
▪️Sunday 21st December 2025
Tesco supermarket in Leighton Buzzard from 10am to 3pm
☃️ WHAT TO EXPECT
It is so magical that even our inflatable snowman (Frosty) is getting in on the act! He sometimes joins in to wave at the lovely people in Leighton Buzzard - perhaps Frosty will also give you a little wave if you come along to visit Santa this weekend.
🗺 OTHER ROUTES
If you would like to know all of the other routes and dates when Santa will be visiting, then you can see them on our Santa Maps website by clicking this URL here.
👀 TRACK SANTA
You can track Santa live during his evening visits on this website here.
💖 DONATIONS
Here are the details if you would like to donate to help with the local charities we work with....
Kind donations can be made easily by SMS text:
▪️To donate£2 text SANTA 2 to 70227
▪️To donate£5 text SANTA 5 to 70227
▪️To donate£10 text SANTA 10 to 70227
Alternatively, donate through Santa's JustGiving page here
Thank you so much, and merry Christmas 🎅
🗓 DATES/LOCATION/TIME
▪️Saturday 20th December 2025
Morrisons supermarket in Leighton Buzzard from 10am to 3pm
▪️Sunday 21st December 2025
Tesco supermarket in Leighton Buzzard from 10am to 3pm
☃️ WHAT TO EXPECT
It is so magical that even our inflatable snowman (Frosty) is getting in on the act! He sometimes joins in to wave at the lovely people in Leighton Buzzard - perhaps Frosty will also give you a little wave if you come along to visit Santa this weekend.
🗺 OTHER ROUTES
If you would like to know all of the other routes and dates when Santa will be visiting, then you can see them on our Santa Maps website by clicking this URL here.
👀 TRACK SANTA
You can track Santa live during his evening visits on this website here.
💖 DONATIONS
Here are the details if you would like to donate to help with the local charities we work with....
Kind donations can be made easily by SMS text:
▪️To donate£2 text SANTA 2 to 70227
▪️To donate£5 text SANTA 5 to 70227
▪️To donate£10 text SANTA 10 to 70227
Alternatively, donate through Santa's JustGiving page here
Thank you so much, and merry Christmas 🎅
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Sunday 21 December 2025
🏴☠️ 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
🗓 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
🏫 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
👋 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)
😌 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
(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
🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
Sunday 21 December 2025
🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!
🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee) BOOK HERE
✨️ Shuttleworth in Lights 2025/2026
Sunday 21 December 2025
Time: 16:30
✨️ Shuttleworth's unique twist on a winter light trail.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️5 - 7 December 2025
▪️12 - 14 December 2025
▪️19 - 21 December 2025
▪️1 - 3 January 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden’s quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
As this is an outside event so warm waterproof protective clothing and footwear is recommended.
☕️ CAFE
Café open for festive drinks & snacks.
🕟 SESSION TIMES:
Choose a session time between 4.30pm - 6.50pm.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £16.00 - £17.50
▪️Children aged 3+: £10
▪️2 and under go FREE!
▪️Group rate available
