Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Ampthill. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
If you are running an event for families or children that you would like to list here please complete our online form to send us the details.
We do our best to ensure dates, timings and details about events on this page are accurate. However, to avoid unnecessary disappointment please do double check details before setting off!
View as: DIARY EVENT LIST
Jump to date:
Click images to enlarge
Saturday 6th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Christmas Craft & Food Fayre Spectacular
Jordans Mill
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
9.30am - 3.30pm
Make your festive shopping extra special this year with a joyful day of browsing handmade crafts, artisan gifts, and festive treasures. Discover one of a kind gifts for your loved ones, made and sourced by local small businesses.
Don't miss this wonderful day out; come along to browse the huge range of festive delights on offer!
🛍 The first 20 families, couples, or individuals will receive a FREE goody bag!
📅 Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
💰 FREE entry!
📍 Location: The Ivel and Ouse Room (above the Riverside Café) & outside the Riverside Café and the Mill.
We hope you can join us!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Sunday 7th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Christmas Craft & Food Fayre Spectacular
Jordans Mill
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
9.30am - 3.30pm
Make your festive shopping extra special this year with a joyful day of browsing handmade crafts, artisan gifts, and festive treasures. Discover one of a kind gifts for your loved ones, made and sourced by local small businesses.
Don't miss this wonderful day out; come along to browse the huge range of festive delights on offer!
🛍 The first 20 families, couples, or individuals will receive a FREE goody bag!
📅 Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
💰 FREE entry!
📍 Location: The Ivel and Ouse Room (above the Riverside Café) & outside the Riverside Café and the Mill.
We hope you can join us!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Monday 8th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 9th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 10th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 11th December
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 12th December
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 13th December
Children's Festive Crafts Workshop
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025
10.30am - 12.00pm
... Read more
Find out more or book:
jordansmill.com
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 14th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Monday 15th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 16th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 17th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 18th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 19th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 20th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 21st December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Monday 22nd December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 23rd December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 24th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2025 with a 45 minute festive experience.
Join Santa's whimsical elves in his workshop where all the magic happens and create your very own festive keepsake to treasure. Don't forget to mix up some special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends whilst you're there. Before you see Santa in an exclusive slot for your family, be sure to write your Christmas wish to share with him and we are sure he'll have a little something for you too.
We know Santa is excited to meet you and hear all about the joy and Christmas cheer you've spread across 2025. Don't forget to capture the special moment with a photo! Our Santa experiences are popular events. Make sure you book early to secure your visit with Santa.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 25th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 26th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 27th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 28th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Monday 29th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 30th December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 31st December
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 1st January
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 2nd January
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 3rd January
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 4th January
12 Joys of Christmas - Children's Trail
Jordans Mill
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Children's Trail.
Take a festive stroll around our Mill, Shop and Gardens and see if you can spot the 12 Joys of Christmas along the way. Count how many of each you can find, fill in their names on your activity sheet and hand it back in at the end for a prize!
13th December - 4th January
Available daily from 9.30am - 3.30pm
£4.00 per entry (includes a prize)
Open 7 Days a week in school holidays.
Closed 15th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January
No need to book - just turn up!
Find out more:
jordansmill.com
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
This year we are doubling the light train from 500 metres to almost one kilometre, with over 20 light installations, making this the biggest light trail in Bedfordshire!
Discover Stockwood like you've never seen it before, as you weave your way on a self-guided tour through the illuminated pathways, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 13th January
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: Januar
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery
Tue 13th January 2026
10:00am
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at Wardown Museum. Martin will engage with his audience by making them part of the story through interaction.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 31st January
Zoom!
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 31st January 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Molly knows everything about space. All the planets and their moons; even the number of Saturn's rings. EVERYTHING! Molly is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up. But when, one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space she realises she still has a lot to learn about looking after our very own planet, Earth.
"Zoom!" is a play for children aged 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry. A gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 10th February
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: Februa
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery
Tue 10th February 2026
10:00am
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years
10am - 10. 45am
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at Wardown Museum. Martin will engage with his audience by making them part of the story through interaction.
Suitable for 0-3 years
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 1st March
The Great Big Bug Show
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sun 1st March 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Which beetle has a blaster on its bottom? Which minibeast is barely the size of a full stop? Which eight-legged hunter has fangs as big as a cheetah's claws?
Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs all about your favourite bugs (and some you haven't heard of yet!).
A fun & interactive invitation to explore the secret world beneath our feet. As well as being brilliantly beautiful, delightfully disgusting and wonderfully weird, the show is an inspirational call to action to appreciate the smaller creatures in our world. Expect Minibeasts and Massive Beats. Every tune is an earworm - even the ones about woodlice!
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 8th March
Ruby's Worry
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sun 8th March 2026
11am, 1:15pm and 3:30pm
Ruby had always been happy, perfectly happy.... until one day.... she discovered a worry...
Ruby tries and tries to get rid of her worry, which grows bigger and bigger! Eventually she meets a boy who has a worry too. Together they discover that everyone has worries, and that if you talk about them, they never hang around for long!
Told through live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre, Ruby's Worry takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Based on the book Ruby's Worry, written and illustrated by Tom Percival and published by Bloomsbury. The show is ideal for children aged 3 - 7 years and their families/schools.
Ruby's Worry toured to libraries across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire in June 2024 and... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 10th March
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: March
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery
Tue 10th March 2026
10:00am
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at Wardown Museum. Martin will engage with his audience by making them part of the story through interaction.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 14th March
St Patrick's Festival After Party
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 14th March 2026
3pm-6pm
Join us for the St Patrick's After Party - a culmination of the annual St Patrick's celebrations in the town centre, with the craic continuing at the Hat Factory with a celebration of Irish music.
Find out more:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 21st March
Counting Sheep
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Sat 21st March 2026
10:30am and 1pm
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep.
They're experts in the field.
But tonight they're wide awake.
Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 29th March
The Zoo That Comes To You
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Sun 29th March 2026
11:30am and 2pm
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care and a temporary home to those in need and now have a sanctuary full of animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!
Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 31st March
Rapunzel
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Tue 31st March 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Golden-haired Rapunzel takes charge of her own destiny in this bold and witty tale. Not a prince in sight!
Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for profit. Can Rapunzel ever figure out a way to escape?
This bold and funny story removes the handsome prince altogether, making Rapunzel the mistress of her own destiny.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 1st April
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery
Wed 1st April 2026
11:30am - 3:30pm
What would you embellish your royal headwear with?
Inspired by Wardown's Hat and Headwear collection, join us this holiday period in one of our two Easter Crown making sessions. Choose from a wide range of craft materials to create your own unique crown and parade it round the museum whilst you explore all the hats on display.
No need to book, just drop in. These sessions are free, however a suggested donation of £2 to support material costs can be made on the day via card.
Find out more:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 2nd April
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sun 5th April 2026
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.
Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.
Only children require a ticket for this event.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 3rd April
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sun 5th April 2026
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.
Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.
Only children require a ticket for this event.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 4th April
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sun 5th April 2026
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.
Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.
Only children require a ticket for this event.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 5th April
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sun 5th April 2026
11am, 1pm and 3pm
Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.
Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.
Only children require a ticket for this event.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 7th April
Family Film Club: Shrek
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Tue 7th April 2026
10:30am
Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
Film: Shrek
Celebrating 25 years since its release!
In a bid to get his land back, Shrek agrees to retrieve Princess Fiona for the fairytale-hating Lord Farquaad of Duloc, but falls in love with her on the way.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 8th April
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery
Wed 8th April 2026
11:30am - 3:30pm
What would you embellish your royal headwear with?
Inspired by Wardown's Hat and Headwear collection, join us this holiday period in one of our two Easter Crown making sessions. Choose from a wide range of craft materials to create your own unique crown and parade it round the museum whilst you explore all the hats on display.
No need to book, just drop in. These sessions are free, however a suggested donation of £2 to support material costs can be made on the day via card.
Find out more:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 9th April
Gaby Gulliver's Travels
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Thu 9th April 2026
11:30am and 2pm
A family shadow theatre show for adults and children.
Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum...
Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world... then another, and
another, as she travels on a magical journey through time and space!
Along the way, regardless of where she is, the problems seem the same as at home...
Gaby's journey into these parallel universes is one of survival and enlightenment in this
contemporary reimagining of Gulliver's Travels by Indigo Moon Theatre.
Told through shadow theatre, unfolding before your eyes, this new puppetry production explores how it feels to be big or small.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 11th April
So Unfair!
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 11th April 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Welcome to our interactive science demo - with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges - and help us save the day.
How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don't?
Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com



Browse the site





.jpg)

.jpg)


.jpg)














