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✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes


✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

🛡 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
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
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

🍽 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 

✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes


✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway


Time: 10:30 - 17:55

🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.

🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.

🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December

🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/

🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888

🛡 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
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
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
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🦁🧑‍🎄 Story Time With an Elf 2025 - Johnsons Of Old Hurst


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

🎅 The Annual Knotts Charity Sleigh 2025 - Blunham & Tempsford


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!

🍽 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 

✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes


✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway


Time: 10:30 - 17:55

🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.

🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.

🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December

🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/

🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888

🛡 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
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
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

🎁 Crafts, Cakes and a Cuppa - Woburn Village Hall


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎁 Last minute Christmas gift shopping? No problem - come along to our final monthly craft fair of the year on Sunday 21st December 2025 at Woburn Village Hall, 10am to 4pm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Unique hand-made items by local talented crafters.
• Free admission and free car parking on-site.
• Cafe open all day for drinks and light refreshments (all profits to charity).
• Wheelchair-accessible.
• Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome.

😋 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Why not also visit the Woburn Food Market held until 2pm in the village centre.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@ccc-craftfairs.co.uk

🛍 Woburn Food Market December 2025


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

✨️ Final Food Market of the year in Woburn on Sunday 21st December 2025, 10am - 2pm.

Perfectly close to Christmas to grab some amazing food. 
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🦁🧑‍🎄 Story Time With an Elf 2025 - Johnsons Of Old Hurst


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

🍽 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 

✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes


✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

🎅🚂 Santa Steam Special 2025 - Leighton Buzzard Railway


Time: 10:30 - 17:55

🚂 Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s more than 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers. Please note that our Santa trains only operate between Page's Park Station and Leedon Loop over our suburban section of track, and trains do not travel to Stonehenge Works or Munday's Hill.

🎅 MEET SANTA
Meet Santa on arrival back at Page's Park grotto, where children up to 12 will receive an early present.

🛍 OUR SHOP
And to help you with your present-hunting, our shop at Page’s Park station has the best selection of Thomas products, and much more besides.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 30th November
▪️Wednesday 3rd December
▪️Saturday 6th December
▪️Sunday 7th December
▪️Wednesday 10th December
▪️Saturday 13th December
▪️Sunday 14th December
▪️Wednesday 17th December
▪️Saturday 20th December
▪️Sunday 21st December
▪️Monday 22nd December
▪️Tuesday 23rd December
▪️Wednesday 24th December

🧒 PRE-SCHOOL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Specially geared towards our youngest visitors, term-time Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 December 2025 are the ideal time for parents or grandparents to bring pre-school little ones for a quiet word with Santa.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.buzzrail.uk/your-visit/accessibility/

🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our trains, as well as assistance dogs, and they travel free of charge. A bowl of water is usually available for our four-legged customers at both ends of the line.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (13 and over): £13
▪️Child (2 to 12, including present): £15
▪️Child (under 2, including present): £9

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888

🛡 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
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
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

🍽 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