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There's simply no denying it any longer, tis now very much the Christmas season. If you are overwhelmed with all of the various options available I've pulled together events from the What's On page into different festive sections to help you navigate your way through.
🎄Friday 29th November - Biggleswade
Biggleswade Market Square will be hosting a festive market along with a variety of wonderful entertainment from local schools and groups as the countdown to the Christmas Light Switch On takes place. The event starts and midday and runs through to 10pm. The actual lights will be turned on 7pm.
🎄Friday 29th November - Langford
Langford will be having it's first Christmas light switch on one the same day. It will just be a low key one this year but it's an exciting new development for the village.
🎄Sunday 1st December - Sandy
Sandy's Market Square will also be hosting a festive market and various local entertainers for their Christmas Light Switch On on Sunday 1st December.
🎄Shuttleworth in Lights
From now until Sunday 15th December you can explore the world-famous Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden in a way you've never seen them before! Book a time slot between 4.20pm and 7pm. Click here for more details.
🎄Christmas at Wimpole
From now until Wednesday 1st January you can explore a magical trail with new lights for 2024. An after dark festive fun experience for everyone. Remember to book ahead. Click here for more details.
🎄Anne & Paul's Lunatic Lights
From the 1st to 24th December, Broom locals Anne and Paul will once again be hosting their epic Christmas light display at their home. No need to book ahead. Click here for more details.
Father Christmas has set up several grottos around the area to maximise the chances of you being able to meet with him and discuss presents!
🎅Jordans Mill
Step into Santa's enchanting workshop in the Mill! Meet mischievous elves, get creative with fun festive crafts, and enjoy heart-warming stories and songs with Mrs. Claus. In association with Masquerades Youth Theatre Group. Make sure you book your tickets in advance. The grotto will be open on Sunday 1st December and Sunday 15th December. Click on the dates for more details.
🎅Secret Farm at Moggerhanger
Perfect for families and children of all ages, this festive experience brings the wonder of the holiday season to life. This must be prebooked along with entry tickets which are an additional charge. Santa is there on 30th November and 1st December, 7th and 8th December, and 14th and 15th December. Click on each date for more details.
🎅Frosts at Willington
Frosts Santa's Grotto experience is back, and this year is filled with enchanting new activities for the whole family to enjoy. Open from now until 24th December. Click here for more details.
🎅The Olde Watermill Shopping Village at Barton-le-clay
A BRAND NEW 50 minute experience for 2024! Bring your little ones for 50 minutes of fun with Santa and his friends, includes a ride on the Santa Express. It's important to book ahead. Santa is there 23rd and 24th November, 30th November and 2nd December, 5th to 9th December, 12th to 16th December, and 18th to 24th December. Click on the dates for more details.
Santa also has SEN Sessions at the grotto on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November.
🕺Daytime Christmas Disco - Saturday 14th December - The BIGG Theatre
Get your glad rags on, grab your dancing shoes and come and boogie on down. Join Debs from Choccablox at the Daytime Disco for families with additional needs. Click here for more details.
⛄Frosty's Winter Adventure - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December - St Chris' School, Letchworth
A heartwarming musical production filled with Christmas Cheer and written with the younger audience in mind. All the performances have a relaxed theatre delivery and are BSL interpreted. Audiences of all ages are welcome, and the production is SEN & Neurodivergent inclusive. Click here for more details.
🎄4Louis Christmas Craft Fair & Fundraiser - Saturday 30th November
An event with shopping, snacks, baked Christmas goods and Christmas toy activities for children. A great way to raise money for this good cause. Click here for more details.
🎄Christmas Tree Festival - 6th to 8th December
St Andrew's Church in Langford is hosting a festive display of Christmas tress decorated by local organisations. Click here for more details.
🎄Langford Village School Christmas Fayre - Saturday 30th November
Meet Father Christmas and browse Christmas themed stalls and games. Click here for more details.
🎄Shefford Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday 30th November
All your Christmas shopping needs under one roof! Click here for more details.
The Festive Afternoon Tea is the only afternoon tea option available at The Bespoke Bakery currently. It comes highly recommended in local facebook groups. Click here for more details.
Southill Village Store & Tea Rooms is also offering Festive Afternoon Tea options Fridays to Sundays between now and Christmas. Click here for more details and make sure you book in early to avoid disappointment.
🎄The Naughty Elf Trail at Jordans Mill
Get ready for some festive mischief this Christmas at The Mill! These seasonal trails are always a hit with parents. You can read my Tried & Tested article from their Halloween one here. Click here for more details of the Naughty Elf Trail.
📚 Festive Story Time at Knotts of Tempsford
The team at Knotts will be running sessions each Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas, sharing a Farmer Christmas story before making some reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve. Click here for more details.
🎭 Snow White & the Seven Witches
Come and watch your local family friendly panto by your award winning theatre society! Shows take place between Friday 6th and Sunday 8th December 2024. Click here for show times and details on how to book.
🎭 Baby Broadway Christmas
The whole family can sing and dance along to songs from hit musicals and films whilst enjoying bubbles, puppetry, dance moves and more! There's an 11am and 1pm show on Sunday 15th December. Click here for more details and how to book.
🎅 Reindeers in the Square
Make sure to visit Market Square on Sunday 15th December to see the reindeers. Click here for more details.
⛸️Ice Skating at The Secret Farm
Experience the magic of Christmas at The Secret Farm with our synthetic ice rink, perfect for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skater, our rink offers a smooth, safe, and fun experience for everyone! Running on 30th November and 1st December, 7th and 8th December, and 14th and 15th December. Click on each date for more details.
🎡Winter Wonderland Stevenage
An unforgettable festive experience at Stevenage Leisure Park. It's open from now until New Years Day. Click here fore more details.
🎡Winter Wonderland Bedford
A festive wonderland open from 30th November to 5th January. Click here for more details. Advance booking is essential.
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas 💜
