Friday 6th


what’s on when December


Sunday 1st Charity Elf Dash


Join the Elf Dash at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes £15 per person to join the Elf Dash and £5 from every ticket will be donated to Dreams Come True. Tickets include a place on the Elf Dash, theme park entry and a grotto visit to meet Father Christmas (both valid for the same day as the Elf Dash). Gulliver’s Land Resort Milton Keynes.


W: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk


Thursday 5th Christmas Storytime


Storytelling by the lights of the Christmas tree. 11am-1pm. Also on 12th December. Canons Ashby. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Spirit of Christmas Organised by Daventry Town Council, this event features the chance to visit Father Christmas and his magical reindeer from 3pm, followed by the Magic Lantern Parade at 6pm. The event concludes with a carol service at the Holy Cross Church at 6.30pm. W: www.daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk


Saturday 7th Festive Handbells


Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of Priory Church. Normal admission prices apply. Canons Ashby. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Santa’s Grotto at Rushden Transport


Visit Santa and his elves in his parcel office. Tickets include a children’s present, festive drink and children’s crafts. Also on 8th December. 10am- 4pm. Rushden Transport Museum, Station Approach, Rushden, Northants. W: www.ticketsurce.co.uk/Rushden- historical-transport-society


We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


Saturday 14th


Christmas Magic Lantern Show


Take a trip back in time to experience Victorian entertainment at its best – the magic lantern. 6.30-8pm. Adults £5, children £3. Abington Park Museum. W: www.northampton.gov.uk


Santa’s Grotto


Meet Santa in his Christmas Grotto at the Swansgate Shopping Centre on 14th/15th December. Don’t forget the Santa Express which will be running around the centre on 19th/20th December. W: www.swansgateshoppingcentre.com


Thursday 19th


Swansgate Express Take a magical ride on the Christmas train around the Swansgate Shopping Centre on 19th/20th December. W: www.swansgateshoppingcentre.com


Friday 20th


Small Space Santa Special A special pre-Christmas Small Space day, including a visit from a very jolly chap on route from the North Pole! Suitable for the under 5’s. National Space Centre, Leicester. W: www:spacecentre.co.uk


Monday 23rd


Festive Fun at the Holiday Inn Corby


Get in the festive spirit with a delicious breakfast (full English and continental options) and a surprise visit from Elf on the Shelf. A morning full of fun, games and festive cheer, this is the perfect morning on the lead up to Christmas for only £10 per person! Bookings,


W: www.hicorby.com or T: 01536 401020


Guided Festive Family Walk


This short, guided walk takes you around the Upton estate where you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area. Upton House and Gardens.


W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Tuesday 31st New Year’s Eve Around The


World Celebrations Gully’s Around the World party is bigger than ever. Go along and celebrate the New Year as it arrives in different countries around the world. Discover activities, entertainment and magical shows all the way through to midnight! Gulliver’s Land Resort Milton Keynes.


W: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk


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