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Free and low cost Summer Holidays Events and Activities
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton Sat July 19th - Tues July 29th - Stockwood Discovery Golf - £5 PER PERSON Sat August 2nd - Mrs Armitage on Wheels - £6 PER PERSON Mon Aug 4th - Wed Aug 6th - Stockwood Garden Party - FREE Sun Aug 24... Read more

Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre, LutonFri 31st October 2025 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:15pmSpooky not scaryCalling all witches, vampires and ghouls! We make no bones about it, we have some spooky fun for you! Come and join in with our eerie arts, ghostly... Read more

Where to see Santa in Hitchin and beyond
Stockwood Discovery Centre12th - 24th December 2025Join 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 sprink... Read more

October Half Term (non Halloween) Events In and Around Hitchin
Stockwood Discovery Centre, LutonSat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025 11am - 5pmJoin us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw." This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', high... Read more

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The BIG Draw at Stockwood

The BIG Draw at Stockwood

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Sat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
11am - 5pm

Free entry
For Everyone

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Shed Ache

Shed Ache

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Tue 28th October 2025
11am and 2pm

Book ahead
For Everyone

Shed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe.

Two friends (three if you count the shed!) get up to all sorts whilst faced with downpours, lava floors and socks falling out of the sky.

Shed-ache is a laugh out loud production about the give and take of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance to embrace experiences whatever the weather.

Be prepared to be blown away by aKa's brand new family-friendly show which is bright and sunny. With 100% chance of laughter.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Cinderella Ice-Cream Seller

Cinderella Ice-Cream Seller

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 30th October 2025
11:30am and 2pm

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For School-age

Give your family audiences a delicious musical adventure with our new show Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Written and composed by David Gibb and directed by Tristan Jackson-Pate, this is a one hour show for children aged 5+ and their families, perfect for weekend, half term and twilight family shows.

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?

Over the last four decades, Cinderellas has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did a humble street seller with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire?

In this new musical for families and children, join Talvi and Caldwell,... Read more

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Halloween at Stockwood

Halloween at Stockwood

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 31st October 2025
11:15am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:15pm

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For School-age

Calling all witches, vampires and ghouls! We make no bones about it, we have some spooky fun for you! Come and join in with our eerie arts, ghostly crafts and terrifying trail! Enter at your own risk!

Booking essential, only children require a ticket. Please note, adults may be limited in spaces depending on capacity.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Santa at Stockwood

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

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For Everyone

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

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Santa at Stockwood

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

Book ahead
For Parents/Adults

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

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Stockwood Illuminated 2025

Stockwood Illuminated 2025

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 12th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Multiple Timeslots Available

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For Parents/Adults

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.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

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Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe