WHAT’S ON: WHERE’S SANTA? WHERE TO FIND SANTA THIS CHRISTMAS
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SANTA’S GROTTO Every weekend from 16 November until 7 December; thereafter daily until Christmas Eve; various times. Frosts Garden Centre, Willington, Bedford Child £8.99; adult £3.49. www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk
CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL 23–24 November, 10.30am–5pm Stotfold Mill, Mill Lane, Stotfold The mill will be transformed into a festive wonderland. Visit Santa in his grotto and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the tea room. Free event. www.stotfoldmill.com CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 30 November, 12noon–3pm Southill Lower School, School Lane, Southill, nr Biggleswade Santa’s Grotto (gift and photo taken), children’s stalls, craft activity, raffle and more. Free. New stallholders contact Karen May on playlemay@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 07957 539594.
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CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 30 November, 2–4pm Flitwick Lower School Hall, Temple Way, Flitwick Children’s games, raffle, craft, stall holders, refreshments, and Father Christmas in his Grotto. More info, tel: 01525 715740.
CHRISTMAS KINGDOM 30 November–23 December & 27–31 December Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington Board the Reindeer Express, walk through the Enchanted Snowflake Forest. Once you land, you'll begin your adventure! Experience the wonder of the Elves’ Miniature Christmas Village, meet Santa in his Grotto. See real reindeer & more. Visit the Elves' Workshop. Plus, NativityCam at: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk. Tel: 01525 852954. THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS 1–24 December, from 9.30am Thurleigh Farm Centre, Cross End, Thurleigh All inclusive entrance. www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk
SANTA SPECIALS 1, 4, 7–8, 11, 14–15, 18 & 21–23 December NEW YEAR CHEER 28–29 December Leighton Buzzard Railway, Page’s Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard Trains depart: 10.40am, 11.20am, 12noon, 12.40pm, 1.40pm, 2.20pm, 3pm. To book, tel: 01525 373888 (10am–12noon); or visit the booking office at Page’s Park station during train operating times; or online at www.buzzrail.co.uk.
CHRISTMAS CRACKER Saturday 14 December, 10am–4pm Priory House Dunstable Santa’s Grotto, make crafts and enjoy the Craft Fayre.
SANTA’S GROTTO & CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sundays 8 & 15 December SANTA’S GROTTO Sunday 22 December Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable Bazaar, free seasonal tasting, mince pies and mulled wine, seasonal craft and local produce stalls, plus Santa’s magical grotto (small charge). More info, tel: 01582 500925. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ dunstabledowns CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 14 December, 2.30–4pm Marston Vale Forest Centre, Station Road, Bedford Disco, party games, meet Santa and get a present. £10 includes kid’s lunchbox and drink. To book, tel: 01234 762613. www.marstonvale.org
SANTA SPECIAL Saturday 14 December, 10am–3pm Six trains will run on the BedfordBletchley line. On the train there will be Santa's Grotto, face painting, balloon modeller. Normal train fares apply. Craft activities at the Ridgmont Station Centre. Book in advance from Bedford Tourist Information Centre. www.bedsrcc.org.uk WINTER WONDERLAND LUTON CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 14 December, 2–6pm Luton Co-op and Social Club, 48 Stockingstone Road, Luton Wide range of party games, fun galore, entertainment, disco, food, drink and special visit to Santa’s grotto. Free parking. Admission: £5. To volunteer, email: kidsandglam@glamevents.co.uk
WINTER WONDERLAND Saturday 7 December, 11am–4pm Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick Entry includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto, festive story telling & entrance to mini-disco! Children £3.50; adults free. More info, tel: 01525 631900. CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 7–8 December, 10am–5pm Marston Vale Forest Centre, Station Road, Bedford Gifts, fairground, festive plants and trees, Christmas food, meet Santa. Free entry. www.marstonvale.org
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