20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Bedford Christmas Tree Festival @ St Paul’s Church, Bedford Dates to be advised This event never disappoints and this year the theme is the Magic of Christmas. Keep checking their Facebook page for updates! www.facebook.com Christmas Fair @ Forest of Marston Vale Centre 30 Nov - 1 Dec Explore handmade gifts from local businesses, food stalls, decorations, and more all whilst enjoying live music and carols throughout the day. You can even buy your Christmas tree from a local Christmas tree seller! Visit Santa’s grotto, take part in fun festive craft activities, enter a colouring competition, and even post your letter to Santa in the special North Pole post box! (Please note that there is a £1 charge to visit Santa’s grotto). www.marstonvale.org Narnia @ Wrest Park 23 Nov - 22 Dec Step through the wardrobe and into the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas. Experience the enchantment of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” as Wrest Park transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and scenes from the beloved story. Explore the beautifully decorated house, where The White Witch has cast her spell, making it always winter and never Christmas. Journey your way through Narnia, escaping the Witch’s spell and end your adventure in the magical throne room. Outside, continue into the gardens for an enchanting Narnia-themed trail for families to enjoy, included in the ticket price. On weekends, you can also enjoy the festive atmosphere with wintry fairground rides available for £5 for unlimited rides, which you can pay for on site. www.english-heritage.org.uk Father Christmas @ Wrest Park Weekends from 30 Nov - 22 Dec Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap. Children of all ages are welcome. Tickets for Father Christmas cost £9.50 per child in advance. www.english-heritage.org.uk Christmas @ Mead Open Farm 30 Nov - 22 Dec Experience a magical festive adventure on selected dates in November and December, as the yuletide cheer of the North Pole takes over the farm. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, decorate gingerbread men with Mother Christmas, journey through Christmas HQ and help find the magic. Wander through The Magical Forest and make some Reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve. Don’t forget to visit the Make a Bear Workshop to create your own cuddly toy. www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
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