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🎄 Hitchin Christmas Tree Light Switch On 2025

Saturday 15 November 2025

Time: 11:30 - 20:00

🎄 Join us for Hitchin's annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On, Saturday 15th November 2025! With Santa's Parade and live music on the main stage including Hitchin favourites The New Town Centres!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & STALLS: FROM 11:30 AM
With live performances starting at 11.30am, food and drink stalls.

🎅 SANTA'S PARADE: 5:30 PM
Santa’s Parade 5:30pm and Hitchin’s favourite band, The New Town Centres!

✨️ LIGHT SWITCH ON - 6PM

*The event is sponsored by our friends at The Puppet Company and powered by Concept Events.

🅿️ PARKING
Find parking in Hitchin via the Car Parks in North Herts Council website 
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🎄Christmas Lights Event 2025 - Welwyn Garden City


Time: 12:00 - 18:00

🎄 Get ready to kick off the festive season at our Christmas Lights Event 2025 in Welwyn Garden City Town Centre!

🗓 2025 DATE & TIME

▪️Saturday 15th November 2025
▪️12 noon – 6pm

🧑‍🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎠 Rides & attractions
(From £3.00 - 12pm - 7pm)
🎶 Performances from local schools and performing arts academies
🛍️ A food & craft market
📖 Story time with Santa
🎨 Face painting (£2.50)
🤹 Walkabout entertainment
🍔 Delicious food & drink

🎄 COUNTDOWN
Countdown to Christmas at 6:00pm

🤶 ENTERTAINMENT
We have some fantastic activities and entertainment available throughout the day.
​✨️Magical Fairies
✨️Mrs Claus stilt walkers
✨️Stilt walking Elf

🐧 NEW FOR 2025
Blizzard the 8ft Penguin will be waddling into Welwyn Garden City between 4.30pm - 5.30pm.

🎅 SANTA
Story time with Santa in The Howard Centre
1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Please note this is a free activity and no booking required. Father Christmas will be available for photos throughout the day.

🎶 STAGE SCHEDULE
▪️12-12:15 pm - Mimic Stage School
▪️12:15- 12:30 pm  - Waterside Primary School
▪️12:45-1:15 pm - Thalian Theatre Company
▪️1:30pm - 2:00 pm - Stagecoach Welwyn & Hatfield
▪️2:15- 2:40 pm The Cotter Academy of Irish Dance
▪️3:00- 3:15 pm DH Dance Academy
▪️3:25- 3:55 pm - Warriorz
▪️4:00 - 4:30 pm - KT's Academy of Performing Arts
▪️4:35 - 5:00 pm - Immi Davis
▪️5:15 - 5:55 TBC
▪️6:00 - Countdown to light switch on

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Paid parking is available in The Howard Centre, Hunters Bridge, Campus West, Sainsburys. There ae a number of disabled parking spaces located on Howardsgate.

🚻 TOILET INFORMATION
Public toilets are available in The Howard Centre, Sainsburys and a number of local businesses within the town centre.
 

🧑‍🎄 Danish Camp Christmas Fair 2025 - Willington

Saturday 15 November 2025

Time: 12:00 - 18:00

🎁 We are so excited to host our annual Christmas Fair 2025 at The Danish Camp! We have some fantastic stalls lined up just in time to grab some lovely gifts and treats for the season!

🥧 FOOD & DRINK
We will also have a delicious Christmas themed menu from kitchen, and some drinks from the bar!

🎅 …You may also see Santa if you make it!

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://danishcamp.co.uk/good-to-know

🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 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. 

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.

🎟 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/ 

🍪 Free Festive Kids Club 2025 - Harpur Shopping Centre, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🍬🎄 Festive Delights Kid’s Club at The Harpur Shopping Centre in Bedford.

🍪 EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for some festive fun! Join us 15th November 2025 between 10am – 4pm in the basement for our Gingerbread Decorating Kid’s Club event! 

Little ones can get creative with icing and sprinkles, PLUS our loveable mascot Harpur will be joining the fun with balloons 🎈 and posing for those all-important festive selfies 🤳.

It’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas spirit, we can’t wait to see you there! 

🐰 Peter Rabbit at Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🐰 Peter Rabbit™ is visiting Milton Keynes Museum on Saturday 15th November 2025.

🤩 EVENT DETAILS

Come along on Saturday 15th November 2025 and meet everyone’s favourite mischievous rabbit. Listen to tales of Peter Rabbit’s adventures during storytime sessions, plus there will be opportunities to take photos with him as he makes appearances at intervals throughout the day and take part in arts and crafts activities.

🗓 Schedule:
▪️11am: Storytime
▪️12pm: Meet & Greet
▪️1.30pm: Storytime
▪️2.30pm: Meet & Greet
▪️3.30pm: Storytime

🏛 THE MUSEUM
Lots to see at the Museum, so make a day of it!
Experience all the usual sights and hands-on experiences across the museum, including the swings and slide and 5 acres of old farmland for the kids to run around in.

Meet our friendly volunteers in the Victorian farmhouse who will show you how to play Victorian musical instruments before taking a stroll down the Street of Shops, don’t forget to buy you bag of sweets from the old Post Office!

Stop off at the Granary Tearoom for a delicious slice of cake or light lunch.

🕥 OPENING TIME
The Museum will be open 10.30am – 4.30pm, last entry 15.30pm.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free, family tickets available. Pre-book in advance or turn up on the day. No pre-booking required for annual ticket holders.

▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5-16): £12.00
▪️Family (2 adults & up to 4 children: £45.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Consession: £13.50

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222
📧 Email: info@mkmuseum.org.uk

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🎆 Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch On 2025

Saturday 15 November 2025

Time: 13:00 - 18:00

🎄✨ Hemel’s Christmas Light Switch On is BACK on Saturday 15th November 2025 between 1pm - 6pm in the Town Centre.

WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Enjoy live music from local artists, schools, and dance groups
🎠 Funfair rides
🛍 Festive market stalls
🍔 Delicious food and drink
🎨 Free face painting
🔥 Spectacular live entertainment & fire show
📚 Free Christmas storytelling in No Ordinary Bookshop: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

🎆 SWITCH ON & FIREWORKS: 4:30PM

🔥 FIRE SHOW: 4:45PM

🎶 MUSIC: 5PM


It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations — fun for the whole family!
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🎄 Ampthill Christmas Light Switch On 2025


Time: 13:30 - 17:30

🎄 Ampthill Light Swith on will take place on Sunday 16th November 2025 in Ampthill Town Centre.

🧑‍🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT - FROM 1:30PM
Funfair, stalls, street food, Father Christmas and live music and entertainment food vendors and Father Christmas.

🎶 STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 2.30 PM

✨️ LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 4:30PM

⛔️ TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FROM 10.30AM TO 7.30PM.

🎧 Family Silent Disco - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 13:00 - 15:00

🎉 Get Ready for the ULTIMATE FAMILY SILENT DISCO at HAT FACTORY in Luton! Dance together while everyone finds their perfect vibe - no dance skills needed, just bring your energy and sense of fun!

▪️AGES: Perfect for kids 4-13, and parents get to join the party too (in fact, the parents regularly enjoy it more)! Three channels means everyone in the family finds their perfect music vibe.

▪️DOORS OPEN:
12:30 with our Party Channel on 🔵

▪️FULL 3-CHANNEL EXPERIENCE:
13:00 - 15:00

🎧 WHAT TO EXPECT
Have you ever tried dancing like nobody's watching... with headphones? At our Family Silent Disco, everyone gets their own soundtrack while sharing the same dance floor!

🎶 Dance together, find your vibe! Kids can bounce to Party Hits while parents groove to 80s/90s/00s favourites - all in the same space without compromising on music choices!

Choose your vibe:
🔵 PARTY - Kids' Party Hits & Disney Magic
🔴 RETRO - Retro Classics from 80s-00s
🟢 CHART - Recent (Clean) Chart and Trending Hits

🎧 We carefully curate all three family-friendly channels, drawing from our experience hosting both adult decades parties with Boombastic and local school sessions.

This unique format helps us keep ticket prices accessible for families while ensuring everyone from kids to parents finds their perfect music vibe!

🎟 TICKETS COST
Early release tickets from just £10 per person with Family packages available from £35 - These tickets will sell fast - grab your headphones before they're gone!

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

🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 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. 

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.

🎟 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/ 

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - Biggleswade


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.

▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM

🔹️£1 before 9am 
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE

▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!

🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136 

🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration


Time: 09:15 - 11:00

🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Coffee and  juice with usual toddler and baby play and craft table for older Tots. Singsong at the. No charge, donation if you wish.

WHEN?
Monday's, terms time only, between 9.15am - 11am.

ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 854726

🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 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. 

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.

🎟 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/ 

🎨 Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library


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.

🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds


Time: 10:00 - 11:30

🧸 Free flow play at Marston Stay and Play Group for babies and toddlers at Marston Moretaine Village Hall.

🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.


🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30

COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1


REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50

ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes, cancellations or extra event news that may incur extra charges or ticket only days.

⛸️ Ice Skating at Woburn Sands Garden Centre 2025


⛸️ Woburn Sands Garden Centre will have the annual real ice rink available for you and your family to enjoy. Ice skating sessions are available during the day, with extra evening sessions on certain days. Fully under cover so no need to worry about what the weather's doing outside!

​🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Tickets include skate hire and 40 minutes on the ice, everything you need for a fun ice skating experience! Discounted family tickets available. Whether you’re an experienced ice skater or it’s your first time on the ice, everyone is welcome.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Friday 17th November 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 (excluding 25th December 2025)

⛸️ Ice Skating: From £5.50 per person
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day. Discounted family tickets also available!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Its back! Join us for our annual ice skating rink - with real ice! Skates included in the price. Skating aids available to hire on the day.

✨️ SEN Sessions: From £5.50 per person

Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.
*Minimum 1 adult per booking

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 SEN Sessions - Family Tickets: From £18 per family
Join the fun and come along to a SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
♿️ Wheel chairs will be allowed on the ice for our SEN sessions. The music and lights are switched off for these sessions and the capacity is limited.

🧒 Toddler Session: From £5.50 per person
Bring your little ones for an exclusive Parent and Toddler Ice Skating session. Under 4’s go free! You and your young children under 4 can enjoy the skating rink and can use the double bladed skates or over-shoe grippers. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice too!
*Minimum 1 adult per booking

⛸️ SKATING AIDS
Skating aids are available to purchase at the beginning of your ice skating session for the price of £5. They are available on a first come-first serve basis. The payment method is card only using a card reader.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 281161
📧 Email: hello@wsgardencentre.uk

🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building


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.

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.

📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd


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:
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

🚂 Christmas at centre:mk 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. 

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.

🎟 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


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