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🎨 Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library
Monday 08 December 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🧒 Dunstable Library has two free activities for under 5's on Monday's. Term time only.
🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Monday 08 December 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🎅 Santa's Grotto 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Time: 09:00 - 18:15
🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
Don’t miss out, book your tickets NOW!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd November
▪️Saturday 29th Nov - Monday 1st December
▪️Thursday 4th Dec - Monday 8th December
▪️Thursday 11th Dec - Monday 15th December
▪️Thursday 18th Dec - Wednesday 24th December
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Gingerbread Decorating: Step into the North Pole Bakery where Nutmeg the Baker and Jelly Tots the Elf will help all the children decorate a delicious christmassy gingerbread biscuit, there will also be an extra little surprise too. Next we’re off to meet more of Santa’s Elves.
✨️ Prepare Reindeer Food: In the Magic Stables, Drifter is preparing Rudolph and his friends’ favourite food. Here the children can fill their own bag of special magic food to take home.
✨️ Make a wish: Now for that very special moment when you make a wish on Santa’s Wishing Stars – ssshhh don’t tell anyone!!
✨️ Meet Santa & Mrs Claus: If that’s not enough fun, Mrs Claus will invite you into their cozy sitting room to meet Santa himself for a festive story, a present for each child and individual time with him and the opportunity to take that personal photograph of all the family.
✨️ Take a ride: Outside Rudolph is waiting to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and see you all, and each child can enjoy a go on Santa’s fairground train ride after which all the family can enjoy some time in our glittering, illuminated Wonderland and climb aboard The Santa Express for more fun and photos.
💌 NEW FOR 2025!
NEW this year, we have Santa’s Magic Postbox outside in the Winter Wonderland, so don’t forget to remind the children to bring their letters and post them to make sure they reach the North Pole by Christmas Eve.
♿️ IS THE GROTTO WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?
Yes, the grotto is wheelchair friendly and our elves are always happy to help. Unfortunately we don’t offer any concessions. Please be aware the parking is on gravel and the slope up to the shopping village can be quite steep.
🎟 TICKET COST:
At least one full-priced child’s ticket is required per booking. Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
▪️Adult: £7.99
▪️Child: £17.99
▪️Under 1: £7.99
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@santasgrottouk.co.uk
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🤶 Tesco Christmas Market 2025 - Bedford
Monday 08 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 19:00
🎉 Coming to more cities and towns than ever, our free Tesco Christmas Market is heading to a store near you.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for free food and drink samples plus festive inspiration to perfect your Christmas celebrations with family and friends.
😍 SAMPLES
Shoppers can expect samples from Costa Coffee, Chocomel, Castello, Boursin, Drambuie, Glen Moray whiskey, Baileys, Harveys, ZIP, Nemiroff, Toffifee, Thatchers, Teapigs, Tassimo, Pepsi, Quality Street, McCain, Lurpak, Lindt, Purina, Aveeno and more.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for free food and drink samples plus festive inspiration to perfect your Christmas celebrations with family and friends.
😍 SAMPLES
Shoppers can expect samples from Costa Coffee, Chocomel, Castello, Boursin, Drambuie, Glen Moray whiskey, Baileys, Harveys, ZIP, Nemiroff, Toffifee, Thatchers, Teapigs, Tassimo, Pepsi, Quality Street, McCain, Lurpak, Lindt, Purina, Aveeno and more.
🛡 A Christmas Festive Feast Trail at Dunstable Downs 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Join the grand Knight’s Festive Feast and celebrate the year’s triumphs in true medieval style at Dunstable Downs! As you journey through the trail, find out who plays a part in bringing a medieval banquet to life.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
Take on tasks, follow clues, and gather everything needed to complete the festive banquet table. Adventure, laughter, and merriment await—let the feast begin!
Join us for this 10 station trail with a congratualtions prize at the end!
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
Prices are £3 per trail which includes the trail and prize. No booking required.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Monday 08 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).
🧚♀️ The all new adventures of Peter Pan Panto 2025 at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Tuesday 09 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
Tuesday 09 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
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.
▪️AGES:
▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Tuesday 09 December 2025
✨️ Christmas at centre:mk 2025
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Step into Starlight Square and discover the magic of Christmas in Middleton Hall.
🗓 2025 DATES
15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Please note Starlight Square will be closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January 2026.
Time will vary day to day, click on the event link to take you to the website.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
From our Very Merry Christmas Market featuring unique and local businesses, to enchanting rides for all the family to enjoy together. Don't miss the Victorian Double Decker Carousel and Helter Skelter, Test Drive Santa's Sleigh with our VR experience, jump aboard our Train ride and admire the twinkling lights.
Don't forget to stop off at Santa's Postbox and send your wish lists to the big man himself!
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, picking out a festive outfit, or enjoying a festive day out with the family making special memories, there’s something for everyone to make the season feel truly special.
Very Merry Christmas Market will vary in opening times, click the event link to find out more.
🎟 RIDE PRICES:
▪️Train: £2.50 per person
▪️VR Sleigh Ride: £6 per person
(Book via the event link)
▪️Carousel: £3 per person, per ride
▪️Helter Skelter: £2 for 1 slide, per person, or £3 for 2 slides, per person
🎅 SANTA'S GROTTO WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS BOOKING & INFO
(21st Nov - 24th December 2025)
https://www.centremk.com/whats-on/events/santas-grotto-with-peter-rabbit-friends/
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR MILTON KEYNES SHOPPING CENTRE ONLY
https://www.centremk.com/visit/amenities/
✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
✨️ Biggleswade Baptist Church: Early Years Tuesdays. All sessions are free and no booking is needed.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown e
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.
▪️AGES:
▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎳 Strike up some midweek fun at GObowling in Dunstable.
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
Whether you’re looking to practice your game or just get together with friends. Take a break from the daily grind and join us at GObowling to unwind and reconnect with friends.
ℹ️ BOOKING
ℹ️ BOOKING
Please note: This offer is not valid during school holidays.
🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Tuesday 09 December 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🖍 Free under 5's crafty Tots at Flitwick Library.
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
Related Deals
⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025
Tuesday 09 December 2025
⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)
⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.
✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
👨👩👧👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking
⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk
🛡 A Christmas Festive Feast Trail at Dunstable Downs 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Join the grand Knight’s Festive Feast and celebrate the year’s triumphs in true medieval style at Dunstable Downs! As you journey through the trail, find out who plays a part in bringing a medieval banquet to life.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
👨👩👧👧 SUITABILITY
Children of all ages are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
The trail takes place between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
(We are closed on the 24th and 25th December 2025).
⚔️ TRAIL DETAILS
Take on tasks, follow clues, and gather everything needed to complete the festive banquet table. Adventure, laughter, and merriment await—let the feast begin!
Join us for this 10 station trail with a congratualtions prize at the end!
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
✨️ ALTERNATIVE TRAIL
For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
💳 ADMISSION FEE
Prices are £3 per trail which includes the trail and prize. No booking required.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY OF DUNSTABLE DOWNS
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note that the majority of the trail is on grass.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
🅿️ PARKING
Parking at Dunstable Downs costs £3.50 for a day for non-National Trust members and is free for National Trust members. Blue badge holders can also park for free. The parking is paid via a pay and display machine, and members can scan their membership card for free parking. (Parking charges can change at anytime)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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👣🧑🎄 The Nut Cracker Trail 2025 - Rushden Lakes
Tuesday 09 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).
☕️🍰 Pop Up Tea Room at Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
☕️🍰 Do come along for some great home bakes this Wednesday at Charlgrave Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.
🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm
🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets
🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th
🗓 WHEN
▪️Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
▪️11am - 1pm
🅿️ Free parking
♿️ Accessible
🚾 Toilets
🗓 2025 WEDNESDAY DATES
▪️January 22nd
▪️February 26th
▪️March 26th
▪️April 23rd
▪️May 28th
▪️June 25th
▪️July 23rd
▪️September 24th
▪️October 22nd
▪️November 26th
▪️December 10th
