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Saturday 6th December
Dad & me
Dunstable South Children's Centre
Sat 6th December 2025
10am - 11:30am
Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th 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
Standalone Farm Christmas Market
Standalone Farm
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
Join us at Standalone this Christmas for a heartwarming festive market filled with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and the scent of delicious seasonal treats in the air. Wander through stalls brimming with unique, handcrafted treasures and discover the perfect gifts to delight your loved ones. Under twos go free! There will also be plenty of family activities including face painting, fairground rides, light up tractors and lots more to keep little ones busy.
Soak up the festive spirit on:
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
Bring family and friends, sip something warm, and make memories at the Standalone Christmas Market.
Find out more or book:
standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth
Fri 5th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden's quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
Sunday 7th December
Meet Father Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden
Sun 7th December 2025
10-4
What is that in the distance? Could it be the jingle of bells? Book your slot now for Father Christmas here at Luton Hoo Estate. £15 per child (Includes a pre Christmas gift) with all profits going to the Little feet Appeal at the L & D Hospital. (Places are limited - It's a busy time of year for the big man!)
Find out more or book:
lutonhooestate.co.uk
Christmas Market at Luton Hoo Estate
Luton Hoo Estate
Sun 7th December 2025
10-4
Step into Christmas Magic at Luton Hoo! Tucked inside the Conservatory within the Walled Garden, our Christmas Market is brimming with festive charm. Discover unique gifts and indulge in delicious seasonal treats as twinkling lights and cheerful music set the mood. Wrap up warm, bring your sparkle, and join us for a touch of holiday magic in this beautifully festive setting. Parking is only £2 and entrance is FREE!
Find out more:
lutonhooestate.co.uk
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
Standalone Farm Christmas Market
Standalone Farm
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
Join us at Standalone this Christmas for a heartwarming festive market filled with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and the scent of delicious seasonal treats in the air. Wander through stalls brimming with unique, handcrafted treasures and discover the perfect gifts to delight your loved ones. Under twos go free! There will also be plenty of family activities including face painting, fairground rides, light up tractors and lots more to keep little ones busy.
Soak up the festive spirit on:
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
Bring family and friends, sip something warm, and make memories at the Standalone Christmas Market.
Find out more or book:
standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth
Fri 5th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden's quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden's quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
Saturday 13th December
Elf on the Shelf Party
Bennett's Splashside Cafe
Sat 13th December 2025
10am - 12pm
Looking for something fun to do with your children or grandchildren on the lead-up to Christmas? Why not join us for a festive weekend and book our Elf on the Shelf Party! 🧝♂️ and /or our Build-a-Christmas-bear workshop! 🐻
Elf on the Shelf Party!
Join us on Saturday 13 December, 10 am to 12 noon for a morning full of festive fun! https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/event/elf-on-the-shelf-party/
👀 Find the Elf
🎨 Bauble making
🍪 Biscuit decorating
🎶 Music, games & a buffet
£10 per child | Only 15 spaces!
Come have an Elfing good time!
📍Bennett's Café & Community Hub, Dunstable, LU6 3DE
Find out more or book:
www.dunstable.gov.uk
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
Christmas in Hat Gardens
Hat Gardens
Sat 13th December 2025
2pm - 6pm
FREE festive fun day in Luton town centre! 🎉
Head to Hat Gardens for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer. Meet our giant walkabout performers and listen to a line-up of local artists playing all your festive favourites 🎄🎶
There'll be plenty of crafting activities - kids can have their face painted, write their letter to Santa and send it away to the North Pole in our special post box 💌❄️
📆 Saturday 13 December
📌 Hat Gardens, Bute Street
⏰ 2 to 6pm
Carols on the Hour
St Albans Cathedral
Sat 13th December 2025
11am - 4pm (on the hour)
Join us for one of the Cathedral's bite-sized carol services, taking place on the hour, every hour from 11am until 4pm. One of the Cathedral's most popular events, Carols on the Hour is a fantastic opportunity to belt out Christmas carols and to hear music from different St Albans choirs. It's a great festive break from Christmas shopping and a lovely way to get a taste of Christmas at the Cathedral.
Entry via the West End doors only. Arrive in good time and expect to queue for each service. Exit will be via the Welcome centre after your visit.
Find out more:
www.stalbanscathedral.org
Live Nativity Trail
St Albans Cathedral
Sat 13th December 2025
12pm - 3pm
Look out for the animals and characters from the Nativity right here at St Albans Cathedral. Follow the Live Nativity Trail map and come and see the story of Christmas brought to life around the Cathedral.
Pick up your trail map from any of the stops and start at the South Churchyard (at the top of the Cathedral Orchard).
Find out more:
www.stalbanscathedral.org
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden's quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
Sunday 14th December
Build-a-Christmas-Bear Workshop
Bennett's Splashside Cafe
Sun 14th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
Looking for something fun to do with your children or grandchildren on the lead-up to Christmas? Why not join us for a festive weekend and book our Elf on the Shelf Party! 🧝♂️ and /or our Build-a-Christmas-bear workshop! 🐻
Build-a-Christmas-Bear Workshop
Join us on Sunday 14 December where our team will guide you step-by-step as you create a personalised festive companion to take home. It's a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit, make memories and enjoy a festive activity
https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/event/build-a-christmas-bear/
✔️ Suitable for ages 3+
🥤🍪 Juice and snacks provided!
💷 Workshop £25
📍Bennett's Café & Community Hub, Dunstable, LU6 3DE
Find out more or book:
www.dunstable.gov.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated experience that shows off Shuttleworth in a whole new light (see what we did there?)
Produced entirely in-house, our trail lets you explore Swiss Garden's quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive elements and photo-worthy moments.
In the Collection hangars our iconic aircraft, vehicles and machines will be bathed in light, adding to the awesome revere these fantastic machines inspire.
For a unique twist on a winter light trail look no further.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
Monday 15th December
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo!
Whipsnade Zoo
Mon 15th December 2025 - Thu 18th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Father Christmas is coming to Whipsnade Zoo!
Santa will once again be making a special stop at Whipsnade Zoo this year. You can look forward to a magical experience as little ones meet Santa in his new enchanting grotto and receive a special early Christmas gift.
Upgrade to a Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving session for an extra sprinkle of Zoo Christmas magic. Enjoy a scatter feed with our wild boar or European bison* then make and deliver Santa sacks and presents to our wolverines or ring-tailed lemurs! A unique Christmas experience you'll never forget.
Find out more or book:
www.whipsnadezoo.org
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 16th December
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo!
Whipsnade Zoo
Mon 15th December 2025 - Thu 18th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Father Christmas is coming to Whipsnade Zoo!
Santa will once again be making a special stop at Whipsnade Zoo this year. You can look forward to a magical experience as little ones meet Santa in his new enchanting grotto and receive a special early Christmas gift.
Upgrade to a Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving session for an extra sprinkle of Zoo Christmas magic. Enjoy a scatter feed with our wild boar or European bison* then make and deliver Santa sacks and presents to our wolverines or ring-tailed lemurs! A unique Christmas experience you'll never forget.
Find out more or book:
www.whipsnadezoo.org
Lindy Lou's Jingle Bell Bash Party!
St Margarets Church Parish Centre
Tue 16th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
𝐌𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 and her magical friend, 𝐈𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲, have been in touch and are on their way to Lindy Lou's Luton!
Pop these dates in your diary - our magical Jingle Bell Bash GLOW sessions will be :
🤶🏻𝐌𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 at 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜
❄️𝐈𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 in 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 on 𝐅𝐫𝐢 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜
With classes for newborns up to 5yrs, these gorgeous party sessions are full of wonderland wiggles and top tinsel tunes!
We'll share the booking link exclusively to our Lindy Lou children first, so... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.lindylous.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 17th December
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo!
Whipsnade Zoo
Mon 15th December 2025 - Thu 18th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Father Christmas is coming to Whipsnade Zoo!
Santa will once again be making a special stop at Whipsnade Zoo this year. You can look forward to a magical experience as little ones meet Santa in his new enchanting grotto and receive a special early Christmas gift.
Upgrade to a Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving session for an extra sprinkle of Zoo Christmas magic. Enjoy a scatter feed with our wild boar or European bison* then make and deliver Santa sacks and presents to our wolverines or ring-tailed lemurs! A unique Christmas experience you'll never forget.
Find out more or book:
www.whipsnadezoo.org
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Thursday 18th December
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo!
Whipsnade Zoo
Mon 15th December 2025 - Thu 18th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Father Christmas is coming to Whipsnade Zoo!
Santa will once again be making a special stop at Whipsnade Zoo this year. You can look forward to a magical experience as little ones meet Santa in his new enchanting grotto and receive a special early Christmas gift.
Upgrade to a Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving session for an extra sprinkle of Zoo Christmas magic. Enjoy a scatter feed with our wild boar or European bison* then make and deliver Santa sacks and presents to our wolverines or ring-tailed lemurs! A unique Christmas experience you'll never forget.
Find out more or book:
www.whipsnadezoo.org
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Friday 19th December
Lindy Lou's Jingle Bell Bash Party!
Streatley Village Hall
Fri 19th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
𝐌𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 and her magical friend, 𝐈𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲, have been in touch and are on their way to Lindy Lou's Luton!
Pop these dates in your diary - our magical Jingle Bell Bash GLOW sessions will be :
🤶🏻𝐌𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 at 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜
❄️𝐈𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 in 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 on 𝐅𝐫𝐢 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜
With classes for newborns up to 5yrs, these gorgeous party sessions are full of wonderland wiggles and top tinsel tunes!
We'll share the booking link exclusively to our Lindy Lou children first, so... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.lindylous.co.uk
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Saturday 20th December
Giant Snow Globe
St George's Square
Sat 20th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Join us for a festive winter experience! From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, step inside our Giant Snow Globe for the perfect holiday photo. Enjoy the joyful sounds of the season with live carols performed by the incredible Music 24 Community Choir, and warm up with a delicious hot chocolate as you soak in the festive atmosphere.
Bring your friends and family and make magical memories this holiday season! 🎄☕
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Sunday 21st December
Meet Santa & His Elf
Perfect Playland
Sun 21st December 2025 - Mon 22nd December 2025
9:15am or 11:30am
The moment you have all been waiting for! 🌟
21st & 22nd December
-Meet & Greet With Santa & Elf In Our Magical Wonderland Upstairs.
-Letter To Santa.
-Gift from Santa,
-2 Hours Of Soft Play access.
-Reindeer Food Making.
-Photo Opportunity
-Cafe access.
🗓️21st & 22nd December
⏰9:15/11:30am Slots
📍Perfect Playland, Shefford
£15 Child, £8.00 Adult, £5 Baby
Find out more or book:
www.perfectplayland.com
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Monday 22nd December
Meet Santa & His Elf
Perfect Playland
Sun 21st December 2025 - Mon 22nd December 2025
9:15am or 11:30am
The moment you have all been waiting for! 🌟
21st & 22nd December
-Meet & Greet With Santa & Elf In Our Magical Wonderland Upstairs.
-Letter To Santa.
-Gift from Santa,
-2 Hours Of Soft Play access.
-Reindeer Food Making.
-Photo Opportunity
-Cafe access.
🗓️21st & 22nd December
⏰9:15/11:30am Slots
📍Perfect Playland, Shefford
£15 Child, £8.00 Adult, £5 Baby
Find out more or book:
www.perfectplayland.com
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Tuesday 23rd December
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Wednesday 24th December
Santa's Grotto
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Thu 18th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
It's the most wonderful time of the year and The Santa Express is heading to The North Pole Train Station at the Olde Watermill Winter Wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, Elves and Rudolph on board, ready to see you all for a 50 minute visit full of magical Christmas fun.
Don't miss out, book your tickets NOW!
Child Ticket £17.99 | Adult Ticket £5.99
At least one full-priced child's ticket is required per booking.
Bookings with only adults and a baby are not permitted.
Find out more or book:
oldewatermill.co.uk
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
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
Multiple Times Available
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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. We have interactive light installations, shimmering disks reflecting the sky, bouncing colours, colourful animations and sparkly mirrors.
For 2025 we're also introducing 13 new light creations inspired by fairy tales, fast reaction games , water and ice.... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Monday 30th March
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Mon 30th March 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Join Luton based company Lugus Ceramics to design and build your very own Easter themed pottery to take home with you in a fun and messy clay based session.
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
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
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
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
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



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