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After a sell-out run of shows last Christmas, Hitchin's very own The Doorstep Elves are back again with a brand new show this December.
This time, filling that Twixmas gap between Christmas and New Year with the annual Jingle Bell Ball - The North Pole’s biggest party ever! And you're invited!
Santa has left 2 trusty elves in charge but with so much to do, will everything be ready in time?
With even more singing, dancing, audience interaction plus a mini disco at the end, this is one party you want to be on the guest list for!
Show dates: 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st December 2024
Show times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Show running time: 30mins, plus Disco - 15 mins.
Location: The British Schools Museum, Hitchin, SG4 9TS
Get your tickets now here.
Christmas treecycling for Garden House Hospice Care
Planning to buy a real Christmas tree but don’t want the hassle of disposing of it in January? Fear not – our dedicated volunteers will remove the stress and collect it for you in exchange for a donation. Simply book online, put your feet up and feel good knowing that not only are you helping fund our care, shreds from your tree will also be used in local community projects.
If we cover your postcode – SG1-9, SG15-18 and AL6 – this is your sign to book your tree collection now!
All you need to do is book via our website, and for a small donation, have the task of getting rid of your tree taken off your hands. Simple! Bookings close at midnight on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
Book now
Christmas Hamper Appeal
This holiday season, let's come together to bring joy and support to families in need! Each year, Ickleford Community Larder provides Christmas hampers to families and individuals in need, to relieve financial stress and help everyone celebrate the season.
How You Can Help:
Please ensure your donations are in date. Cash Donations gladly accepted! Your contributions help us purchase essential items for each hamper.
Food Drop-Off Points:
Local Businesses: Interested in getting involved, setting up a collection point or becoming a sponsor? Reach out at [email protected]!
Let’s make a difference together! Share this appeal and help us spread the word!
The Royal Mail is once again helping Santa out by delivering the children's letters to him.
To ensure Santa can reply in time, letters need to reach him by Monday 9th December at:
Santa/Father Christmas,
Santa's Grotto,
Reindeerland,
XM4 5HQ
Please make sure you:
Braille replies can be arranged by customers emailing [email protected] or by writing to the usual address.
If you would like a personalised letter for your child there are lots of options if you search the Internet, plus some local makers, but here’s one from the NSPCC, which of course will be supporting a good cause at the same time… https://letterfromsanta.nspcc.org.uk/letter-creation/1.
The Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour is back on 21st December 2024 for another year in aid of Garden House Hospice Care and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Bringing wonderful festive cheer ‘tractor-style’ a few days before Christmas.
Check out the latest details on the Event Webpage.
This year, for the first time, get ready for the excitement with the new picture book featuring a tractor taking part in the parade: Tractor – Where Are You Going Today? By Rachel Loader. The book has been produced to raise funds for Garden House Hospice Care. Order your copy here.
We hope you enjoy the book and look forward to seeing you on the 21st December!
The Snowman TM Exhibition at North Herts Museum
(FREE)
5th October
- 12th January
North Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Festive Afternoon tea
28th October
- 30th December
Hitchin Garden Centre, Hitchin
Winter Wonderland breaks at Center Parcs
8th November
- 2nd January
Center Parcs Woburn, Bedford
Santa's Grotto at The Westgate Shopping Centre
9th November
- 24th December
Westgate shopping Centre, Stevenage
Frosty Afternoon Teas
12th November
- 3rd December
North Hertfordshire Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Shuttleworth in Lights
15th November
- 15th December
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
Santa's Grotto at center:mk
15th November
- 24th December
Centre MK, Milton Keynes
Christmas at Waddesdon
20th November
- 24th November
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Christmas at Kew
20th November
- 24th November
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
20th November
- 24th November
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Santas Grotto at Van Hage
20th November
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Handmade Hitchin Market
21st November
The Vic, Hitchin
Letchworth Family Support Coffee Morning
(FREE)
21st November
The Pod, Letchworth
Christmas Special 2024 at Audley End Miniature Railway
21st November
- 24th December
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Coats 4 Kids - Free Kids Winter Coats Event
(FREE)
21st November
St Mary's Church Hall, St Marys Church, Church St, Baldock SG7 5AE
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
21st November
- 5th January
Hyde Park, London
Land of Lights
22nd November
- 24th November
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Knebworth Christmas Lights Big Switch-On
(FREE)
22nd November
St Martins Church, Knebworth
Panto: Peter Pan
22nd November
- 19th January
Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
Knebworth Christmas Fair
22nd November
- 24th November
The Barns at Knebworth House, Stevenage
Christmas at Wimpole
22nd November
- 1st January
Wimpole Estate, Royston
Knebworth Christmas Fair
22nd November
- 24th November
The Barns at Knebworth House, Stevenage
Stevenage Winter Wonderland
22nd November
- 1st January
Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage
Huntingdon Christmas Market
22nd November
- 24th November
Huntingdon Town Centre, Huntingdon
Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On
(FREE)
23rd November
Letchworth Town Centre, Letchworth
Lighting Up Luton for Christmas
(FREE)
23rd November
Outside Luton Town Hall, Luton
Santa's Grotto at the Olde Watermill
23rd November
- 24th November
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024
23rd November
- 24th December
Frosts Garden Centre - Willington, Willington
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024
23rd November
- 24th December
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Hitchin Market Place Santa's Grotto
23rd November
- 24th November
Hitchin Market Place, Hitchin
Grinch Themed Cupcake Workshop
23rd November
Cooks Boutique, Letchworth Garden City
Christmas Fayre
23rd November
Smarty's Day Nursery, Hitchin
Stevenage Christmas Lights Switch-On
(FREE)
23rd November
Event Island, Stevenage
Skate Letchworth
23rd November
- 12th January
Letchworth Outdoor Pool, Letchworth
Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo
23rd November
- 24th December
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Christmas Fair
23rd November
George and Dragon Graveley Hitchin, Graveley
Christmas Creative Market
23rd November
- 24th November
Hitchin Town Hall, Hotchin
Narnia at Wrest Park
23rd November
- 31st December
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Essendon Country Club's Christmas Market
(FREE)
24th November
Essendon Country Club, Essendon, Hatfield
Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On
(FREE)
24th November
High Street, Harpenden
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024 (Exclusive SEN Session)
24th November
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024 (Exclusive SEN Session)
24th November
Frosts Garden Centre - Willington, Willington
The Santa Claus Experience at Lee Valley Park Farms
24th November
- 29th December
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, waltham abbey
STM Christmas Market
(FREE)
24th November
Fortescue Hall, Letchworth
Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On
(FREE)
24th November
High Street, Harpenden
Family Forest School at the Triangle Garden Hitchin
24th November
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
Coffee Afternoon
(FREE)
25th November
Time Bridge Community centre, Stevenage
Santa Spectacular at Willow's Activity Farm
25th November
- 24th December
Willow's Activity Farm, St Albans
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024 - Santa Paws
25th November
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Baubles & Bubbles - Christmas Bauble Painting Party
25th November
Shel's Shabby Chic, Stotfold
Christmas at Kew
26th November
- 1st December
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024 - Santa Paws
26th November
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Our Lady School Admissions Evening
(FREE)
26th November
Our Lady Primary School, Hitchin
Christmas at Waddesdon
27th November
- 1st December
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
27th November
- 24th December
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024 - Santa Paws
27th November
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
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