Get festive with these events

Get into the festive spirit with these events across the county – whether you want some fun and games, the chance to pick up those last minute gifts or want to tell Santa your wish list in person, here’s a selection of events and markets taking place in Bedfordshire over the next few months.

25^th – 27^th November
Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival, High Street, Leighton Buzzard.
Various times.
Event will include the switching on of the Christmas lights on the Friday, with a market running across the weekend.

25^th November
Torchlight Procession and Christmas Carols
7pm – 10pm
Lightshow, Christmas stalls and a chance to see Father Christmas and join in with carols.

27^th November
Affinity Luxury Christmas Market, Woodland Manor.
12.30pm – 5pm.
Free entry, with chances to buy food, drink and gifts, live music and visit Father Christmas!

27^th November
Kempston Christmas Lights switch-on, Kempston.
4pm.

3^rd – 23^rd December
Father Christmas visits Wardown, Wardown House, Luton.
Listen to stories from Mother Christmas and enjoy a lovely festive time.

^3rd December
Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade
Meet Santa and see some amazing animals at Whipsnade Zoo!

4^th December
Flitwick Christmas Market, The Rufus Centre, Flitwick.
9am – 3pm.

4^th December
Christmas Market and Live Music, The Crown, Shillington
12 noon.

6^th December
Christmas Shipping, Brickhill Drive, Bedford
11am – 3pm.

16^th December
Kids Christmas Disco at Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
5pm – 7pm.

19^th December
Christmas Activity Trail, Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
11am – 2pm
Help find 10 missing presents on this Christmas trail.

Find more events here.