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29 Nov 2017 – 28 Jan 2018

Dear Readers
Welcome to the Christmas Issue of
Primary Times
It’s the most wonderful time of the
year! There’s lots to celebrate and plenty
to do to keep you entertained throughout
the Winter. You’ll find lots of fantastic events
and activities in our What’s On Guide, many of them are free,
so pop along and join in the fun.
Santa is making many appearances around the region
before taking to his sleigh for the big day. On page 12 there
is a list of all the places you can see Santa before Christmas
Day - finding him couldn’t be easier!
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Panto or a show
and you’ll find something to entertain the whole family in our
Box Office pages.
Finally, everyone at Primary Times wishes
you all a joyous festive time, and a
wonderful 2018. We’ll see you next year for
more fun ideas, events and competitions!
Don’t forget, to let us know if there’s
something exciting happening at your
school, you can email us at
sam@schoolspublishing.co.uk
Marion, Sam, Sue, Carol
& Charlotte
Calling all
families
and teachers!
Remember to send in
your news for our news
pages – we would love
to hear from you!
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Calm little sore throats
with throaty soothe
Sore throats are not fun and can impact children’s (and parents)
eating, sleeping and moods. Thankfully, there is a new sore throat
treatment range for children, Throaty Soothe, which combines natural
ingredients, free from artificial colours and provides parents and
carers with a safe and effective option to help treat sore throats and
dry and productive coughs.
Sugar free, Throaty Soothe syrup, can be used from 12 months and
contains Icelandic moss and mallow in a cherry flavoured syrup.
Available in a strawberry flavour, Throaty Soothe lozenges, for
children aged 4 years and older contains Icelandic moss and calcium
pantothenate. Calcium pantothenate supports the
soothing effect of Icelandic moss.
www.throatysoothe.co.uk
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Geronimo Festival - the hottest
ticket in every kid’s calendar
The ultimate kids’ festival, a must-go event, Geronimo 2018 will take place in the
North & South making it accessible to everyone in the UK.
Geronimo is delighted to be hosting their inaugural event in the South at
the magnificent iconic Knebworth House. Entrance to Geronimo includes free
admittance to the dinosaur trail and adventure playground a value of £9.50 per
person.
Referred to as ‘Glastonbury for kids’ the likes of Justin Fletcher, Mr Bloom and
Cook and Line have all headlined the main stage in the past.
DON’T MISS OUT on early bird tickets, Geronimo loves savvy festival goers,
book early before the price increase and take advantage of early bird discount
with a huge saving on the gate price!
Geronimo has everything your family needs with a jam-packed schedule of
performances from the country’s best children’s entertainers, 2 circuses, zip lines,
a full-scale showground arena with activities including jousting tournaments
and motorcycle stunt displays, a Victorian funfair and much, much more!
Fancy the trip to Cheshire? Camping and glamping is available at Geronimo at
Arley Hall for a mini-vacation!
Tickets are available NOW via the only official ticket partner www.ticketline.
com (All under 2’s, carers and senior citizens go free). www. geronimofest.com
Buckinghamshire Farm Park
Announces New Eco Wildlife Reserve
The Green Dragon Rare Breeds Farm & Eco Park at Hogshaw,
Buckinghamshire, has embarked on a new project to build a British &
European Wildlife Zone that will feature birds of prey, red foxes, red squirrels
and species of deer and reindeer. The Green Dragon has a target to reach
250,000 children by 2023 and give them first-hand experiences of the
great outdoors that they may not otherwise have. Educational visits are
tailormade to suit the learning needs and objectives of each group and
follow the seasons to make the most of the natural resources available on
the Farm. Roadshow experiences are also delivered, where a selection of the
animals is taken into schools and other venues.
The new Reserve will be integrated into their successful schools’
programme that is aligned to the latest curriculum guidelines covering
horticulture, agriculture, farming, pets and food provenance.
They will develop their Children’s Partnership Programme to widen the
appeal of the Farm and inspire a broader range of children, forging links
with charities, specialist schools, as well as college and university students.
Ray Marzec, owner said: ‘We want to diversify our Farm, enabling more
people to learn about
and enjoy the natural
environment and the
animals that live in it.
The new Reserve will
follow our Farm’s ethos
of conservation and
sustainability and we
will continue to promote
healthier lifestyles through
recreation, education and
social play.’
Christmas card Competition Winners!
Every year Primary Times asks children to create
the picture for our Christmas Card. This year we
received a sack full of wonderful entries and we
would like to thank you all for taking the time to
draw, colour, paint and glitter your designs for us!
The overall winner of the competition is
Holly Zheng’s, aged 6 from Garnetbank Primary
School in Glasgow who will receive 50 Christmas
cards made up in her design of Santa next to a
Christmas Tree.
We were so overwhelmed by the standard of
entries that we have also decided to award two
runner up prizes who will also receive 50 copies
of their designs made into cards, they were:
Sahaib Parvez, aged 10 from Cambuslang,
Glasgow (top right) and Florence Holt, aged 6
from Radley Primary School, Abingdon.
Everyone who entered was a winner!
Booker Gym Club Success at the
National Championships 2017
High Wycombe based Booker Gym Club enjoyed
another outstanding performance in this year’s
National Championships held in Milton Keynes in
October. In the individual apparatus section, 19 girls
qualified in the Southern Region and came home with
14 medals with 3 National Champions. In the men’s
individual apparatus and all-round championships,
10 boys qualified at the Southern Region from Booker
and came home with 38 medals and 10 Individual
Apparatus National Champions and 3 All Round
National Champions. In the women’s all-round finals,
with 32 in each category, 22 girls from the club qualified
and came home with 12 medals.
Booker Gym Club was founded in Cressex, High
Wycombe in 1987, and all the instructors are British
Caiden, Aaron, Ryan, Micah, Eddy, Deshaun, Jake, Charles, Adam, George
Amateur Gymnastics Association qualified coaches
and offer wide range of gymnastic disciplines. They
are a Grass Roots club and their main aim is for all its
members to reach their full potential no matter what
their ability or age. www.bookergymclub.co.uk
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NERFEMBER – Throughout
November
Gullivers, Milton Keynes MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Use code NRF17 to save 50% on NERF
sessions throughout November at
Gulliver’s Milton Keynes. Pick up
a blaster and take on your NERF
opponents in the arena. It’s
completely indoors and ideal for
winter days out!
Link: nerfzone.co.uk
Santa Sleepovers
Gullivers Milton Keynes MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk/christmas-atgullivers
Brand new for 2017! Christmas short breaks
are now available at the Adventurers
Village. Stay in a cosy lodge, cabin or den
and enjoy a festive family holiday. Meet
Father Christmas and explore the winter
wonderland on park. See website for
details.
Until 23 Dec
Find Santa’s Reindeer
Waterperry Gardens OX33 1LA
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
10am Help Rudolph find
his friends who are lost all
around the gardens then
collect a Christmas prize. Cost £2
per child. T: 01844 339226
27 Nov - 5 Jan
Christmas Pudding Walk
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am A self-led walk, following the
puddings on this way-marked route
through the woodland. T: 01442 851227
28 Nov
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
T: 01494 47559
30 Nov
Chatterbooks
Hazelmere Library HP15 7PY
www.buckscc.gov.uk
4.30pm A fun reading group for ages 8-12
years. Free event, booking essential.
T: 01296 382415
Don’t forget to
say you saw it in
Primary Times!
We check
listings carefully but
event details and prices
may be subject to change.
Please always check
with the venue.
1 Dec
Tiny Talk Time: The Wheels on the Bus
Wycombe Museum HP13 6PX
www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
10.15am, 11.15am & 1.15pm Stories,
trails and craft activities. Booking
essential. Cost £3 per child.
T: 01494 957210
Tiny Talk Time: Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star & The
Tiger Who Came to Tea
Wycombe Museum HP13 6PX
www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
10.15am, 11.15am & 1.15pm Stories, trails
and craft activities. Booking essential. Cost £3
per child. T: 01494 957210
1 - 31 Dec
Family Explorers: Exploring the
Faces of Stowe
Stowe Landscape Gardens MK18 5EQ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Uncover the stories of Stowe as
you explore the gardens this winter.
T: 01280 817 156
1 Dec - 3 Jan
An Adventure in
Wonderland
Hughenden Manor HP14 4LA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Step into an Alice
inspired adventure in the house
and grounds at Hughenden. T: 01494
755573
1 Dec - 4 Jan
Landscape Advent Calendar
Stowe Landscape Gardens MK18 5EQ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Head out on a winter quest to discover
all 24 ‘doors’ hidden in the garden and park
for our advent calendar on a monumental
scale. Free with admission.
T: 01280 817 156
2 Dec
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Community Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For all children with or without a
disability. Booking essential. T: 01844 338380
Saturday Storytime
High Wycombe Library HP11 2DH
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Storytime session for children up to
10 years. No booking necessary.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
2 - 3 Dec
Christmas Trail: The Angel Academy
Cliveden SL6 0JA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy,
the place where angels train. Learn how to
fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks
in order to graduate. Cost £5.
T: 01628 605069
Christmas Fair
Amersham Museum HP7 0DP
www.amershammuseum.org
10am Shop for wonderful Christmas gifts
made by local craftspeople. To get you in the
Christmas spirit there is carol singing, festive
crafts for children & refreshments. Entry £3
adults, children free. T: 01494 723700
Jeep Jump Jive
Bletchley Park MK3 6EB
www.bletchleypark.org.uk
9.30am Have yourself a fabulous festive time
as we bring you a weekend of music and
re-enacting groups. T: 01908 640404
Children’s Christmas Trail
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Follow mouse and other creatures
of Ashridge as they create a wonderful
Christmas garland. There’s a special
Christmas gift for every helper. T: 01442
851227
3 Dec
Dahliciously Dreamy Pillowcases
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Find out more about
dreams and wishes, then decorate your own
pillowcase with your favourite dream. Cost
£3 per person. Suitable for ages 4+. Booking
essential. T: 01494 892192
4 Dec
Living Advent Calendar
River and Rowing Museum RG9 1BF
www.rrm.co.uk
6pm A perfect festive treat for all the
family, with live music and a Christmas
visit by Mr Toad. Free with admission.
T: 01491 415600
5 Dec
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
Chatterbooks
Aylesbury Library HP20 1UU
www.buckscc.gov.uk
4.30pm A fun Book Club for kids ages 7-12
years. Chat about your favourite author,
Play fun games and get creative.
T: 0845 230 3232
7 Dec
Hands on at Henley Library
Henley Library RG9 2DH
www.rrm.co.uk
4pm Join the River and Rowing Museum for
themed object handling, fun craft and stories
for all the family. Booking essential.
T: 01865 815278
9 Dec
Children’s Crafts
Haddenham Community Library HP17 8EE
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Free craft session for children where
they can make things celebrating upcoming
events and celebrations. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Christmas Parade
Buckingham Town Centre MK18
www.buckinghamparade.co.uk
10.45am Annual festive parade featuring
floats, competitions and entertainment.
Saturday Storytime
High Wycombe Library HP11 2DH
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Storytime session for children up to 10
years. No booking necessary. T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
Craft Fair
Leighton Buzzard Railway LU7 4TN
www.buzzrail.co.uk
10am Visit the craft shop team at Page’s
Park station for a range of toys, jewellery,
children’s clothing and gifts. T: 01525 373888
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
9 - 10 Dec
Puppet Pantomimes
Amersham Museum HP7 0DP
www.amershammuseum.org
12.30pm & 3pm Watch a real puppet
pantomime performed using our own
Victorian puppet theatre. If you enjoy the
show, why not try your hand at making your
own puppet. Cost £10 per child. Booking
essential. T: 01494 723700
Christmas Trail: The Angel Academy
Cliveden SL6 0JA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy,
the place where angels train. Learn how to
fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks in
order to graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069
Children’s Christmas Trail
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Follow mouse and other creatures
of Ashridge as they create a wonderful
Christmas garland. There’s a special Christmas
gift for every helper. T: 01442 851227
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10 Dec
Festive Family Fun
Friars Square HP20 2QF
www.aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk
11am Come and meet the larger than life
dames, some naughty elves and help Prince
Charming. A fun day full of activites for all
the family. T: 01296 425678
Carolfest
Aylesbury St Mary’s Church HP20 2JJ
www.aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk
6pm Traditional Christmas Carols in a very
relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
T: 01296 425678
Christmas Fayre
Wycombe Museum HP13 6PX
www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm See a magic show,
browse for gifts from local stallholders and
join in with storytelling and crafts. Free
entry. T: 01494 957210
Christmas Festivities
Hula Animal Rescue MK17 8HZ
www.hularescue.org
1pm Festive open afternoon.
T: 01908 584000
12 Dec
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
Coding Club
Aylesbury Library HP20 1UU
www.buckscc.gov.uk
4.30pm New coding club for ages 7-11 years.
No booking necessary. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
16 Dec
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free
event. T: 01296 382415
Saturday Storytime
High Wycombe Library HP11 2DH
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Storytime session for children up to 10
years. No booking necessary.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
Cinderella Family Fun Onstage
Workshop
Milton Keynes Theatre MK9 3NZ
www.atgtickets.com
10am Come along and join our magical fairy
godmother to have a sneak peak at our set
and costumes followed by a fun-filled drama
workshop suitable for the whole family to
join in. Suitable for ages 4-10 years. Cost £5
per person. T: 0844 871 7652
Thomley Christmas Party
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
16 - 17 Dec
Puppet Pantomimes
Amersham Museum HP7 0DP
www.amershammuseum.org
12.30pm & 3pm Watch a real puppet
pantomime performed using our own
Victorian puppet theatre. If you enjoy the
show, why not try your hand at making your
own puppet. Cost £10 per child. Booking
essential. T: 01494 723700
Christmas Trail: The Angel Academy
Cliveden SL6 0JA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy,
the place where angels train. Learn how to
fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks in
order to graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069
Children’s Christmas Trail
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Follow mouse and other creatures
of Ashridge as they create a wonderful
Christmas garland. There’s a special Christmas
gift for every helper. T: 01442 851227
16 Dec - 20 Jan
Christmas Toy Box Exhibition
Bucks County Museum HP20 2QP
www.buckscountymuseum.org
10am Come and see what’s inside the
Museum’s toy box and have fun
remembering toys from your
childhood. There will be plenty
of toys and games to play
with, too. T: 01296 331441
Annual Christmas Party
360 Play Milton Keynes
MK5 8HL
6.30pm – 8.30pm Come and celebrate
the festive season with us. Enjoy all the
usual 360 Play fun with dancing and games
galore! Ticket includes a hot food buffet and
a small sweet treat for every child. To book
your all inclusive ticket visit our online shop
www360play.co.uk
17 Dec
Make a Magical Concoction
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Fun family workshop.
Decide on the power for your own magical
mixture and make a fun version to take
home. Cost £3 per person. Suitable for ages
4+. Booking essential. T: 01494 892192
Willen Hospice Santa Dash
Willen Hospice Grounds MK15 9AB
www.willen-hospice.org.uk
10.30am All are welcome to join the fun,
dress as Father Christmas, Dash or Dawdle to
support the care provided at Willen Hospice.
Online registration recommended.
Jingle Ponies at Ashridge
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am Back by popular demand - our parade
of some local horses (and their owners) in
fancy dress for the Christmas festivities.
T: 01442 851227
18 Dec - 2 Jan
Reindeer Trail
Black Park SL3 6DS
www.buckscc.gov.uk
9am Enjoy this free event and see how many
reindeer can you find around Black Park Lake!
Rudolph The Red Nosed
Reindeer was originally
going to be called
Reginald and have a
blue nose.
19 Dec
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
19 Dec - 28 Dec
Festive Treasure Hunt
Iver Heath Community Library SL0 0DA
www.buckscc.gov.uk
9.30am Come along and have lots of fun
finding hidden pictures of the book jackets
and treasure throughout the library. Free
event. T: 01296 382415
20 Dec
Christmas Party
Safari MK
5.30 – 8pm . Join us for a wonderful
Children’s Christmas party in the warmth and
safety of Safari MK. A fantastically festive
evening at Safari MK for only £14.95 per
child which includes the use of our 3-tier play
frame throughout the whole 2 ½ hour party
Christmas party games with prizes Christmas
buffet for all the children (for children over
1). Disco from 7pm to 8pm. And of course,
a visit from Santa who will bring a present
for every well-behaved child. Book online at
www.safarimk.co.uk
Candle Crafts
Wycombe Museum HP13 6PX
www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
10.30am, 11.30am, 2.15pm
& 3.15pm Decorate a votive
candle and holder. Perfect
as a festive decoration or as a
homemade gift for someone
special. Cost £3.50. Booking
essential. T: 01494 957210
The Big Friendly Christmas
River and Rowing Museum RG9 1BF
www.rrm.co.uk
10.30am Festive arts & crafts, magical gallery
train and carol singing. Prize for the best
Christmas jumper. T: 01491 415600
20 - 23 Dec
Christmas Trail: The Angel Academy
Cliveden SL6 0JA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy,
the place where angels train. Learn how to
fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks in
order to graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069
22 Dec
Festive Fireworks
Gullivers Milton Keynes MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Light up your Christmas with our Festive
Fireworks Night! Come to Gulliver’s and join
us for this very special event. Enjoy a brilliant
family day out on park exploring our huge
selection of rides and attractions. We’ll have
some magical Christmas shows running
throughout the day. To really celebrate the
festive season, join Gully and the Gang for
one our biggest events of the year. Book
online.
23 Dec
Children’s Crafts
Haddenham Community Library HP17 8EE
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Free craft session for children where
they can make things celebrating upcoming
events and celebrations. Free event. T: 01296
382415
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free
event. T: 01296 382415
Saturday Storytime
High Wycombe Library HP11 2DH
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Storytime session for children up to
10 years. No booking necessary.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
Behind the Scenes of Cinderella
Milton Keynes Theatre MK9 3NZ
www.atgtickets.com
10am Go behind the scenes of the
pantomime Cinderella, discovering
the set, props and costumes in this
fascinating theatre insight. Minimum
age 10 years. Cost £8 per person.
T: 0844 871 7652
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
26 - 29 Dec
Children’s Christmas Crafts
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Come to the visitor centre and
make your own paper Christmas wreath
or a ‘finger mouse’ puppet inspired by our
Christmas trail story. T: 01442 851227
27 Dec
Dahliciously Dreamy Pillowcases
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Find out more
about dreams and wishes, then decorate
your own pillowcase with your favourite
dream. Cost £3 per person. Suitable for
ages 4+. Booking essential.
T: 01494 892192
Post-Christmas walk at Ashridge
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Blow away the cobwebs with a
bracing walk in the Ashridge countryside
then treat yourself to hot chocolate at
the Brownlow café afterwards. Booking
essential. T: 01442 851227
27 - 28 Dec
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
27 - 30 Dec
Crazy Entertainers
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Join in with the mayhem of
the Park’s Crazy Entertainers who will
perform several shows daily. All the extra
fun is included in entry. T: 01628 520188
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Magical Christmas Double-Bill at
Green Dragon Eco Farm
New arrivals
- baby reindeer
and rare breed
turkeys - will be
stars of the show
when Farmer
Christmas
Land opens
in December.
Children will
be welcomed
by the elves
and invited to
explore Farmer
Christmas Land - an exciting enchanted place full of festive fun
and activities, such as Christmas Creatures’ encounters, crafts, the
Wishing Tree and Santa’s Sandpits. And they’ll get to meet Farmer
Christmas, sit up on his gigantic red tractor and receive a Christmas
gift!
In the Nativity experience, children dress as characters from the story
before going on a journey to Bethlehem to hear the Christmas Story
and sing songs. Only £5 per child, with 2 free accompanying adults.
The Nativity experience is also on offer for preschool and primary
schools, where it will form part of a day visit to the farm.
New for 2018 - Wildlife Zone - a three-acre site specifically for native
and European wildlife conservation. Look out for the Crowdfunding
campaign to see how you can get involved in this exciting project so
it’s ready for the opening next Summer. Rewards for pledging support
will include VIP encounters with animals from the Wildlife Zone.
For more details, please contact info@greendragonecofarm.co.uk
or 01296 670444.
www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
Christmas Festival at Odds Farm Park
Christmas is
back and more
magical than
ever before
at Odds Farm
Park!* Present
your Christmas
Festival Pass
and come and
meet Father
Christmas,
before heading
on to the
Cuddly Creative
Christmas
Corner and
finally onto the Elves’ Workshop to collect something extra special!
Plus, enjoy Festive Entertainment, take part in fun Christmas-themed
Arts, Crafts & Games and train to become an Elf at the Elf Academy!
Combined with plenty of indoor and outdoor play and lots of furry
friends to meet, there’s stacks of festive fun for the whole family!
Within the Giant Indoor Playbarn, you’ll find a massive adventure
play area including 4 lane Astra Slide, 2 large drop slides, a netted
area with zig zag chicanes & tunnels, swinging ropes and much more.
With special Toddler and Under 5’s areas, there’s bags of fun for all
ages.
Odds Farm Park is located just minutes from Junction 2 of the
M40, near Beaconsfield. For more information and to book
online and save, visitors should call 01628 520188 or visit
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
*Please note, Odds Farm Park is closed on 25th, 26th December and 1st
January and closes at 3.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with
last entry being at 2.30pm.
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28 Dec
Have Fun with Paper
Bucks County Museum, HP20 2QP.
www.buckscountymuseum.org
1pm - 4pm An informal drop in with
artists from Sparksartists who will be
demonstrating the art of the Altered Book
in their new exhibition and showing you
how you can have fun with paper. Entry by
donation. Tel 01296 331441.
Transforming Tortoises
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Re-create Mr Hoppy’s
attempts to make Mrs Silver’s tortoise
dreams come true! Cost £3 per person.
Suitable for ages 4+. Booking essential.
T: 01494 892192
Winter Craft Session
Buckingham Library MK18 1JP
www.buckscc.gov.uk
10.30am Craft session for ages 3-8 years.
Free event, booking required.
T: 01296 382415
Chatterbooks
Hazelmere Library HP15 7PY
www.buckscc.gov.uk
4.30pm A fun reading group for ages 8-12
years. Free event, booking essential.
T: 01296 382415
29 Dec
Matilda’s Magical Eyes
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Find out more about
Roald Dahl’s ideas for Matilda’s eye power
and what it could do, then make magical
glasses and colourful kaleidoscopes to focus
your eye power. Cost £3 per person. Suitable
for ages 4+. Booking essential.
T: 01494 892192
Community Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For all children with or without a
disability. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
30 Dec
Dahl-ightful Dream Catchers
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Fun family workshop.
Make your dreams sweet as we make
Dream Catchers for your bedtime. Cost £3
per person. Suitable for ages 4+. Booking
essential. T: 01494 892192
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free
event. T: 01296 382415
Saturday Storytime
High Wycombe Library HP11 2DH
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Storytime session for children up to
10 years. No booking necessary.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
30 - 31 Dec
Children’s Christmas Trail
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am Follow mouse and other creatures of
Ashridge as they create a wonderful
Christmas garland. There’s a
special Christmas gift for every
helper. T: 01442 851227
31 Dec
Magic and Fun with
Auntie Julie
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Enjoy some New
Year’s Eve family magic at the Museum.
Cost £3 per person. Suitable for ages 4+.
Booking essential. T: 01494 892192
2 Jan
Make a Magical Concoction
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL
www.roalddahl.com
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Fun family
workshop. Decide on the power for your
own magical mixture and make a fun
version to take home. Cost £3 per person.
Suitable for ages 4+. Booking essential.
T: 01494 892192
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
T: 01494 47559
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
3 Jan
Community Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For all children with or without a
disability. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
6 Jan
Children’s Crafts
Haddenham Community Library HP17 8EE
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Free craft session for children where
they can make things celebrating upcoming
events and celebrations. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free
event. T: 01296 382415
Community Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For all children with or without a
disability. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
In Iceland there are 13
Santas (or Yule Lads)
– they have names
like Spoon-Licker and
Sausage Swiper.
6 - 7 Jan
Crazy Entertainers
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Join in with the mayhem of the Park’s
Crazy Entertainers who will perform
several shows daily. All the extra
fun is included in entry.
T: 01628 520188
9 Jan
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
T: 01494 47559
13 Jan
Eden Shopping Centre HP11 2DQ
Kids Corner located near Boots
www.edenshopping.co.uk
11am – 4pm Eden Explorer adventure will
take us to Spain in January. We will have
a chance to showcase our best traditional
Flamenco moves, as well as visiting the royal
palace in Madrid! We will learn exciting facts
about the Spanish culture as children make
their own colourful maracas and join in our
fabulous fiesta. PS. You don’t have to be a
member to take part!
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
13 - 14 Jan
Crazy Entertainers
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Join in with the mayhem of the Park’s
Crazy Entertainers who will perform several
shows daily. All the extra fun is included in
entry. T: 01628 520188
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ
www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
16 Jan
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
20 Jan
Children’s Crafts
Haddenham Community Library HP17 8EE
www.buckscc.gov.uk
11am Free craft session for children where
they can make things celebrating upcoming
events and celebrations. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
Family Day
Thomley HP18 9JZ www.thomley.org.uk
10am For children with a disability, their
family and friends. Booking essential.
T: 01844 338380
20 - 21 Jan
Crazy Entertainers
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Join in with the mayhem of the Park’s
Crazy Entertainers who will perform several
shows daily. All the extra fun is included in
entry. T: 01628 520188
21 Jan
Open Sunday
Linford Lakes MK14 5AH
www.theparkstrust.com
10am Join the Friends of Linford Lakes for the
monthly open day at the nature reserve. Free
event. T: 01908 255379
23 Jan
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
25 Jan
Owls and Raptors of Buckinghamshire
Howe Park Wood MK4 3GG
www.theparkstrust.com
7.30pm Learn about owls and birds of prey
found in the local area. Cost £3 per person.
Online booking essential.
26 Jan
Chatterbooks
Hazelmere Library HP15 7PY
www.buckscc.gov.uk
4.30pm A fun reading group for ages 8-12
years. Free event, booking essential.
T: 01296 382415
27 Jan
Kids Craft Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Craft fun for ages 5-11 years. Free event.
T: 01296 382415
Chess Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
2pm Free chess club open to all ages.
T: 01296 382415
27 - 28 Jan
Crazy Entertainers
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Join in with the mayhem of the Park’s
Crazy Entertainers who will perform several
shows daily. All the extra fun is included in
entry. T: 01628 520188
30 Jan
Lego Club
Burnham Library SL1 7HR
www.buckscc.gov.uk
3.45pm Come and have fun with Lego.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. T: 01494 47559
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376 acres of Festive Fun at the
National Trust’s Cliveden this winter
Be charmed by National Trust’s Cliveden this festive season.
Whether you’d like to relive old traditions, such as ambling
around on your favourite winter walk, or create new ones,
such as exploring this year’s Christmas Trail.
‘Cliveden House has always been a hotel’, as famously quipped
by Harold Macmillan. So when the National Trust sold the lease to
Iconic Luxury Hotels in 2012, not much changed. Guests still come
and go; lavish dinners are enjoyed and unforgettable memories
are made. And now, for a limited time only, it’s your chance to
peek inside Cliveden’s iconic mansion house. On multiple dates in
November, enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Cliveden House where
you’ll hear of the secrets and scandals which afflicted the estate
throughout Cliveden’s 350-year history. After the tour, enjoy a
two-course lunch served in the National Trust Orangery Café. The
tour costs £35, which includes admission to the estate and lunch.
Booking is essential.
From December, Cliveden’s new Christmas trail offers little ones
the opportunity to train at Angel Academy; a fun mission-style trail
around the estate where children will complete tasks in order to
graduate. They’ll learn how to ‘fly’, perfect their magic and complete
other activities which, if successfully completed, they’ll be presented
with their angel wings. Trails costs £5 per child and are free for
accompanying adults (usual admission to the estate applies). The
Christmas trail runs weekends in December and from Wednesday
20 December to Saturday 23 December, from 11am to 2.30pm.
Also from December, Cliveden’s shop will once again be offering
lush green Yew trees for you to bring home that National Trust
Christmas charm. All trees come pre-netted, making it safe and
easy for you to take home. The gift shop also offers a wide variety
of Christmas ornaments and gifts for you to treat the loved ones in
your life.
Cliveden gives the whole family a chance to stretch their legs
throughout the festive season, the perfect way to end or begin your
year with some fresh air. If you feel like exploring, then go for a
winter walk through the dog-friendly woodlands to catch winter
views of the Berkshire country side. Whilst there, discover the
natural play trail where around every corner there’s a new challenge
to test children’s exploring, balancing and den building skills. Make
sure you find ‘Clive’s Den’, an oversized hide-out constructed by
Cliveden’s rangers, complete with picnic tables.
Cliveden is open every day, all year round, only closing on Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day. Giving you plenty of opportunity to get into
the great outdoors this Christmas.
For further details about events, opening times and admission prices
please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden, call 01628 605 069
or e-mail cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Where to find Santa
this festive s eason
To avoid disappointment please ensure you
book where necessary
25 Nov - 24 Dec
Christmas Festival
Odds Farm Park HP10 0LX
www.oddsfarm.co.uk
10am Present your Christmas Festival
Pass and come and meet Father
Christmas, before heading onto the
Cuddly Creative Christmas Corner and
finally onto the Elves’ Workshop to
collect something extra special.
Booking essential. T: 01628 520188
29 Nov - 24 Dec
Santa’s Grotto
Friars Square Shopping Centre HP20 2QF
www.friarssquareshopping.com
Various Opening Times Visit Santa in his
Grotto and receive a gift. Cost £3 per child.
T: 01296 483169
1 Dec - 3 Dec
A Victorian Christmas
MK Museum MK12 5EL
www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk
1.30pm & 4.30pm Recapture the sparkle,
fun, warmth and wonder of a true
Victorian family Christmas. Carols, crafts,
refreshments and Santa and his elves.
Booking essential. Cost £7. T: 01908 316222
1 Dec - 24 Dec
Christmas Kingdom
Mead Open Farm LU7 9JH
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
10am Meet real Reindeer, attend Elf
Academy and meet Santa in his Grotto.
Booking essential. T: 01525 852954
2 Dec - 3 Dec
A Victorian Christmas
Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB
www.coam.org.uk
11am Try your hand at some festive family
crafts and enjoy traditional Christmas
storytelling. Meet costumed re-enactors
and see Father Christmas in his grotto.
Normal admission applies, £3 cost for the
grotto. T: 01494 871117
Christmas Grotto
Bletchley Park MK3 6EB
www.bletchleypark.org.uk
10am Step back in time and experience
a 1940s style Christmas Grotto. Cost £6.
Booking essential. T: 01908 640404
Day Out with Thomas & Father
Christmas
Bucks Railway Centre HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
10.25am Father Christmas’ train will be
pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. There
will be entertainment and refreshments
and a visit from Father Christmas.
T: 01296 655720
Santa’s Grotto
Black Park SL3 6DS www.buckscc.gov.uk
10am Visit Santa in his magical grotto at
Black Park and tell him your Christmas
wishes. Online booking essential.
Father Christmas Comes to
Green Dragon
Green Dragon Eco Farm MK18 3LA
www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Visit Father
Christmas on his magic tractor and
explore the enchanted land. Meet the
Christmas creatures and receive a gift.
Cost £6 per child. T: 01296 670444
2 Dec - 23 Dec
Santa Sleepovers
Gulliver’s Land MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
10.30am Stay in a cosy lodge, cabin or
den and enjoy a festive family holiday.
Meet Father Christmas and explore the
winter wonderland in the park. Booking
essential. T: 01925 444 888
8 - 10 Dec
A Victorian Christmas
MK Museum MK12 5EL
www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk
1.30pm & 4.30pm Recapture the sparkle,
fun, warmth and wonder of a true
Victorian family Christmas. Carols, crafts,
refreshments and Santa and his elves.
Booking essential. Cost £7.
T: 01908 316222
9 - 10 Dec
Christmas Grotto
Bletchley Park MK3 6EB
www.bletchleypark.org.uk
10am Step back in time and
experience a 1940s style Christmas
Grotto. Cost £6. Booking essential.
T: 01908 640404
Day Out with Thomas &
Father Christmas
Bucks Railway Centre HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
10.25am Father Christmas’ train
will be pulled by Thomas the Tank
Engine. Also, enjoy a children’s show,
badge-making, face-painting,
colouring and refreshments (drink and
a snack for children and adults) ALL
INCLUDED in the ticket price. You can
also spend time in the stunning glassroofed
visitor centre with a wonderful
18ft Christmas tree, shop, café and
beautifully restored vintage
locomotives on display.
Pre-booking is required and bookings
are open now! Tickets from £13.50.
First Class seats are already booking fast,
so book soon to avoid disappointment.
Visit www.bucksrailcentre.org for
more information and the links for
booking.
Father Christmas Comes to Green
Dragon
Green Dragon Eco Farm MK18 3LA
www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Visit Father
Christmas on his magic tractor and explore
the enchanted land. Meet the Christmas
creatures and receive a gift. Cost £6 per
child. T: 01296 670444
Santa’s Grotto
Black Park SL3 6DS www.buckscc.gov.uk
10am Visit Santa in his magical grotto at
Black Park and tell him your Christmas
wishes. Online booking essential.
10 Dec
Santa Paws Walk
Ashridge Estate HP4 1NP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
12pm Bring your dog and join Father
Christmas on a walk around the meadow.
Wear a Christmas hat or hang a bauble
from your pet’s lead - prizes for the best
Christmas theme. T: 01442 851227
15 - 17 Dec
A Victorian Christmas
MK Museum MK12 5EL
www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk
1.30pm & 4.30pm Recapture the sparkle,
fun, warmth and wonder of a true
Victorian family Christmas. Carols, crafts,
refreshments and Santa and his elves.
Booking essential. Cost £7.
T: 01908 316222
16 Dec
Santa’s Amazing Science
Experiment
Bucks County Museum HP20 2QP
www.buckscountymuseum.org
12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm A fantastic
festive science show packed with tricks
and experiments with smoke, air, ice and
snow. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. The
experience ends with an appearance from
Santa and a gift to take home. Cost £9.
Booking essential. T: 01296 331441
16 - 17 Dec
Day Out With Thomas to Visit
Father Christmas
Didcot Railway Centre OX11 7NJ
www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
10.30am Thomas will take visitors to meet
Father Christmas where all children will
receive a present. Booking essential.
T: 01235 817200
Father Christmas Comes
to Green Dragon
Green Dragon Eco Farm MK18 3LA
www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Visit Father
Christmas on his magic tractor and explore
the enchanted land. Meet the Christmas
creatures and receive a gift. Cost £6 per
child. T: 01296 670444
Day Out with Thomas &
Father Christmas
Bucks Railway Centre HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
10.25am Father Christmas’ train will be pulled
by Thomas the Tank Engine. There will be
entertainment and refreshments and a visit
from Father Christmas.
T: 01296 655720
16 - 23 Dec
Christmas Grotto
Bletchley Park MK3 6EB
www.bletchleypark.org.uk
10am Step back in time and experience
a 1940s style Christmas Grotto. Cost £6.
Booking essential. T: 01908 640404
17 Dec
Carols at the Rose
Campbell Park MK9 4AD
www.theparkstrust.com
3pm Come along and join Santa for a mince
pie at the annual Open Air Christmas Carols
event.
20 Dec
Santa Specials
Bucks Railway Centre HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
10.25am See Father Christmas in a Grotto
with a difference - on a Steam Train.
T: 01296 655720
Christmas Bedtime Storytime
Buckingham Library MK18 1JP
www.buckscc.gov.uk
5.45pm Come along in your pyjamas and
bring your teddy for stories and songs with
Santa. T: 01296 382415
22 - 23 Dec
Santa Specials
Bucks Railway Centre HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
10.25am See Father Christmas in a Grotto
with a difference - on a Steam Train.
T: 01296 655720
23 - 24 Dec
Father Christmas Comes to Green
Dragon
Green Dragon Eco Farm MK18 3LA
www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Visit Father
Christmas on his magic tractor and explore
the enchanted land. Meet the Christmas
creatures and receive a gift. Cost £6 per child.
T: 01296 670444
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Lost TV
Free family tickets to Sky One’s spectacular new series
recording in Bedford - just in time for Christmas!
What an exciting show this is - Jackass legend Steve-O and MTV
star Maya Jama host Revolution, a brand-new form of action sports
entertainment where the UK’s most exciting BMX riders, Inliners and
Skateboarders will compete - and our audience will be thrillingly
close to the action! We’ll also have Diversity’s Jordan Banjo getting
nose to wheel with the competitors, inches from the trackside.
Kids aged 10 and over are welcome to our venue at Cardington
Studios - a vast former airship hangar that is host to many
blockbuster movies.
We have free parking on site, with bar and refreshment facilities.
Dates start from Thursday 14th December right through until
Saturday 23rd December. Don’t miss out - booking now, check the
ad on this page for details! W: www.lostintv.com
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Theatre HP20 1UG
Box Office: 0844 871 7627
www.atgtickets.com
8 Dec - 31 Dec
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Performances at 10.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm,
5.30pm, 6pm & 7pm: Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off we
go, for this year’s festive family pantomime
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring
Su Pollard as Wicked Queen. Not to be
dwarfed by last year’s panto, this year’s
extravaganza is set to be the fairest of them
all with dynamic dance, sparkling costumes,
sensational songs and barrels of audience
participation. Together with the most Wicked
Queen, most handsome Prince and most
charming of dwarfs, this year’s magical
production will leave you feeling more than
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10 Dec
Grandma Claus
Performances at 2pm, 4pm & 7pm: With a
plan up her sleeve, a bit of help from her silly
friend Twinkle Toes and a touch of magic,
you never know what might happen around
Grandma’s house.
11 Jan - 13 Jan
Busgy Malone
Performances at 2.30pm & 7.30pm: This show
charts the story ex-boxer Bugsy Malone who
falls for aspiring singer Blousey Brown, whilst
rival gangsters Fat Sam and Dandy Dan,
wreak havoc with the help of custard pies and
destructive splurge guns!
Burnham Park SL1 7HR
Box Office: 01628 550380
www.burnhampark.co.uk
2 Dec
Jack & the Beanstalk
Performances at 2pm and 4.30pm: Every
family’s favourite panto tale of Jack and his
cow, some beans and a giant!
Elgiva Theatre HP5 1HR
Box Office: T: 01494 582900
www.elgiva.com
5 Dec - 31 Dec
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Various times: The dwarfs grow to love their
unexpected visitor, who cleans their house
and cooks their meal. But one day while the
dwarfs are at their diamond mine, the Queen
arrives at the cottage disguised as an old
peddler woman and persuades Snow White
to bit into a poisoned apple. The dwarfs,
warned by th forest animals, rush home to
chase the witch away, but they are too late to
save Snow White from the poisoned apple.
They place her in a glass coffin in the woods
and mourn for her. The Prince who has fallen
in love with snow White, happens to pass
by an awakens her from the wicker Queen’s
deathlike spell with “love’s first kiss”.
14 Jan
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
3pm: When their godfather, the inventor Dr
Drosselmeyer, brings the Stahlbaum family a
Christmas present Marie is captivated by the
little nut cracker. But after everyone has gone
to bed, with the chiming of the grandfather
clock strange things begin to happen.
Grove Theatre LU5 4GP
Box Office: 01582 60 20 80 (option 7)
https://www.grovetheatre.co.uk
Sat 20 Jan
The Snow Queen
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful
re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic
fairytale ballet. This spectacular production
follows the story of Gerda and her quest to
find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has
placed under an evil spell! Gerda’s fantastic
adventure takes her on a journey across the
frozen north where she encounters a band of
gypsies, enchanted reindeer and a mysterious
and reclusive Lapland woman. Gerda is told by
the mysterious woman to continue traveling
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north, where she will find Kay and the Snow
Queen’s Palace of Ice. Only Gerda’s love for
Kay can release him from the spell and break
the Snow Queen’s curse of eternal winter.
Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of
international dancers, beautiful costumes
and glittering stage sets combine to create
a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious
and magical score.
Wed 31 Jan & Thu 1 Feb
Teletubbies Live
See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies
in their first ever theatre show created
especially for your little ones! Join Tinky
Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of
love and laughter as they explore the magical
world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the
Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun,
bright and safe world which captures young
children’s imaginations and encourages them
to explore the world around them. Join in
and enjoy beloved features from the TV series
along with brand new songs
Milton Keynes Theatre
MK9 3NZ
Box Office: 0844 871 7652
www.miltonkeynestheatre.com
9 Dec - 14 Jan
Cinderella
Performances at 1pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7pm:
King of comedy and pantomime legend Brian
Conley is joined by celebrity fashion-guru Gok
Wan, who will work his wardrobe wonders
as the Fairy Gokmother in the greatest
pantomime of them all! Join Cinders as she
transforms from rags to riches, outwits her
very Ugly Sisters, and, with the help of her
best friend Buttons and one very magical
Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the
dashing Prince Charming. The clock is ticking!
Don’t miss your chance to see Cinderella, the
Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes. Book
your tickets to the Ball today!”
17 Jan - 20 Jan
The Snowman
Performances at 10.30am, 2pm & 7pm: When
a young boy’s snowman comes to life on
Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time
quest for adventure. They meet Father
Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer and
crowds of The Snowman’s friends, but will
they escape evil Jack Frost and get back home
for Christmas morning? Based on Raymond
Brigg’s much-loved book and featuring
Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The
Air, this enchanting live show has thrilled
audiences throughout the world since first
appearing on stage over twenty years ago. Be
a part of the magic.
Queens Park Arts Centre
HP21 7RT
Box Office: 01296 424332
www.qpc.org
8 Dec - 30 Dec
Pinocchio
Performances at 2pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm:
When Fairy Celestia grants old Geppetto’s
wish for a son, his treasured puppet Pinocchio
magically springs to life! But there’s danger
afoot as the dastardly Mangiafuoco plots to
steal the little wooden boy away.
Stantonbury Theatre
MK14 6BN
Box Office: 01908 324466
www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk
1 Dec - 31 Dec
Robin Hood
Performances at 2pm & 7pm: In a desperate
bid to save her village and avoid a marriage
worse than death, Marian, and her faithful
nurse, head into Sherwood Forest to seek the
help of the mysterious Robin Hood and his
merry band of outlaws.
Stowe School MK18 5EH
Box Office: 01280 818002
www.stowe.co.uk
10 Dec
Lily and the Little Snow Bear
Performance time 2pm: A glittering, snowy
tale about a little lost bear and a brave little
girl.
Lily lives with Grandpa in a pretty little
cottage somewhere in the countryside. There
are only two more sleeps until Christmas and
it’s snowing already! Lily loves SNOW! So, she
pops on her coat and sets off to explore…
But when she discovers a trail of soft little
footprints, she’s in for a very big SURPRISE!
After the show meet Lily and Baby Bear, say
hello and have your photo taken with them.
Suitable for 3yrs +
The Curzon Centre HP9 1RG
www.youngtheatre.org.uk/tickets
22 Dec – 27 Dec
Cinderella
Performance times vary: The Beaconsfield
Family Panto is back! Along with Cinderella’s
best friend Buttons and the Fairy Godmother
you will join the journey to escape the misery
of her dastardly ugly sisters and find true love
in the arms of a dashing Prince.
The Stables MK17 8LU
Box Office: 01908 280800
www.stables.org
18 Dec - 24 Dec
Stick Man
Performance times 11.30am, 1.30pm &
3.30pm: What starts off as a morning jog
becomes quite the misadventure for Stick
Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a
swan builds a nest with him, and he even
ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get
back to the family tree? This award-winning
production features a trio of top actors and
is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music
and funky moves. Running time: approx. 1hr.
Suitable for all aged 3+ but all ages welcome.
The Venue MK7 7WH
Box Office: 07765 084193
www.dreamsnwishes.co.uk
16 Dec – 1 Jan
The Wizard Of Oz - The Pantomime!
A traditional panto re telling of the much
loved children’s book. Expect lots of fun on
the Yellow Brick Road but watch out for the
Wicked Witch of The West!
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Box Office: 01494 512000
www.wycombeswan.co.uk
9 Dec - 31 Dec
Jack and the Beanstalk
Performances at 1.30pm, 2pm, 5.30pm &
7pm: Follow Jack, his hapless brother, his
mother Dame Trot and climb a beanstalk
of gigantic proportions to cloudland in the
spectacular family pantomime.
18 – 21 Jan
Swan Lake: The Russian State Ballet
Performance times vary: Shakespeare’s tale
of primal passion and timeless tragedy is
brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score,
set in bustling Renaissance Verona and
with an emotionally charged choreography
that befits the world’s greatest love story.
From the grandeur of the masked ball to the
intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this starcrossed
story of duels, bitter family feuds and
love that cannot be, is unmissable.
1 – 4 Feb
Awful Auntie
Performances time vary: When Stella sets
off to visit London with her parents, Lord
and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in
danger! Waking up three months later, only
her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has
happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta
tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly
discovers she’s in for the fight of her life
against her very own awful Auntie! From the
award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny
comes the world premiere of David Williams’
amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship,
featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost
and a very awful Auntie!
Coming soon 20 – 24 Feb
The Jungle Book
A Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal &
Derngate, Northampton co-production - An
exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s
family classic, The Jungle Book comes to life
in this colourful new show brought to you by
the team behind Goodnight Mister Tom and
Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild. Loved
as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging
and identity, this production is packed with
memorable characters, new songs and
brilliant storytelling.
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road, Northampton
Box office: 01604 624811
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
28 Nov - 31 Dec
The Jungle Book
A wild and funny tale of family, belonging
and identity, this production is packed with
memorable characters, new songs and
brilliant storytelling.
2 Dec - 13 Jan
The Singing Mermaid
One day, the singing mermaid is tempted
away from all her sea creature friends and
her peaceful home at Silversands to join a
travelling circus. The audiences love to hear
her sing, but the poor mermaid was tricked!
Instead of the swimming pool she was
promised, she is kept in a small tank by the
wicked circus master Sam Sly, and she soon
longs to return to the freedom of the sea.
Will she ever escape? And who will help her
along the way?
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Gulliver’s Land
Meet Father Christmas and
enjoy a great selection of festive
rides and attractions at Gulliver’s
Land Milton Keynes. You can
explore their winter wonderland,
watch the magical shows and
even book a special festive
feast with all the trimmings. There are midweek and
weekend packages throughout December. The Forever Elf will be
there alongside all of your favourite Gulliver’s characters. Santa
Sleepover short breaks are now available at the Adventurers
Village, choose from exclusive dens, cabins and lodges. Gulliver’s
have Christmas 2017 covered, visit their website for package
details and to see holiday prices.
https://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers
Festive Magic at Waterperry Gardens!
Whilst Santa has been busy browsing around
Waterperry Gardens’ Christmas and Garden Shops,
Gallery and Gift Barn looking for lovely gifts for
Mrs Claus, his reindeer seem to have escaped into
the ornamental gardens! Help find Santa’s reindeer
from 25th November through to 23rd December
and collect a festive prize at the end! (£2 per child,
all children must be accompanied by an adult for
whom the garden entrance fee applies). Why not
tie it in with visiting the fabulous Christmas Craft & Food Fairs too
- November 25th & 26th and December 9th & 10th. Not forgetting
the spectacular Waterperry-grown Christmas trees which will be
on sale from the beginning of December (bring your wellies and
choose your own!), along with our fantastic handmade wreaths!
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Festive fun at 360 Play
The 360 Christmas Party is back again this year, with festive
fun for children of all ages. Saturday 16th December 2017 from
6.30pm - 8.30pm. With a delicious hot buffet for adults and
children, loads of fun and games, the 360 Disco and a sweet treat
for all little ones.
Prices are as follows: Children £10.50, Adults £5.50, Children
under 1 are free.
360 Play is the one stop family entertainment venue for creative,
active, stimulating fun whatever the weather. Enjoy soft play on
our huge play frames; giant wave slides, aerial gliders, interactive
ball zone, assault race track, aerial swings, cargo nets and tunnels,
roundabout and much, much more.
Remember our Carousel and Dodgems are included in the
admission price, so you can ride all day long at no extra charge.
Our 360 café prides itself in providing fresh food, from a snack to
a full meal. Order at the counter then sit back and we will deliver
your freshly prepared food to your table. We serve fresh food – not
fast food.
360 Play is great for birthday
parties. We understand the work
involved when you want to organise
that special family event and want
everything to be just right.
360 Play, unlimited play, unlimited
fun. Visit us at
http://360play.co.uk
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Party Host Award for Safari MK
Milton Keynes based Safari MK, has been awarded the Teddy
Mountain Party Host Award for their Buddy Bear Parties which is
their newest themed party option they have on offer.
Children can take home a new addition to the family by making their
very own 16” plush cuddly character as part of their party package.
With your themed party host overseeing activities, everyone
will have a great time with 60 minutes of play on their fantastic
equipment. Then it’s off to the Jungle themed party room for the
children to make their new buddy and enjoy a delicious selection of
party food with unlimited jugs of squash.
Buddy Bear themed invitations will be posted to you prior to the
party date and ‘thank you’ letters will be provided on the day. All
you need to do is bring the cake and your host will make your party
stress-free by taking care
of the rest. From singing
happy birthday and
blowing out the candles
to the moment they leave
with their new best friend,
your child will have a
party they will definitely
remember. Your child
can also bring their
buddy back to play with
a free entry voucher as a
special birthday gift.
Parties can be booked for any weekday, weekends or during the
school holidays. To book, just call their friendly events team on
01908 565165 option 2 or visit the website www.safarimk.co.uk
Stagecoach Performing Arts Entertain
at Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
Students from
Stagecoach
Performing Arts
Schools throughout
the region joined
together to perform
live on stage to a full
house at Waterside
Theatre, Aylesbury
this Autumn. It was
truly a night to
remember for each
and every one of
the talented young
performers involved.
Stagecoach Aylesbury got the event off to a
magical start with ‘Matilda – Stage and Screen’, a vibrant piece
encompassing great songs from the ‘Matilda’ film as well as the
musical. Stagecoach Milton Keynes’ dynamic Dance Troupe wowed
the audience with a mesmerising Street Bollywood Routine. The
Showcase involved a star cast of 6-16-year olds from 18 local
Stagecoach Centres.
“We thought the show was fantastic and were very proud to be
Stagecoach parents as all pieces really were outstanding.
The sheer enjoyment in all of their faces was great to see.
Thank you so much for offering such wonderful opportunities. The
kids really are very lucky”. Stagecoach Parent.
Stagecoach educates students by stretching imagination and
developing creativity. Weekly dance, drama and singing classes
teach the skills that underpin these qualities not just on the stage,
but for the rest of their lives.
To find out more please visit www.stagecoach.co.uk

Magical Christmas Memories
at Mead Open Farm
Daily from 1 - 24 December, make a magical
visit to Mead Open Farm’s Christmas Kingdom.
All under cover and heated, there’s over 7,000
square feet of festive fun to discover!
Using your Magical Boarding Pass, you’ll watch
the enchanting festive 3D film, walk through the
Elves’ Christmas Village and even make some magical reindeer food
to take home. Plus, back for 2017, learn to be a Christmas elf at Elf
Academy!
And of course, a trip to Christmas Kingdom wouldn’t be complete
without meeting Santa in his Grotto! Tell him all your Christmas
wishes and (if you’ve been good this year) he’ll let you choose a
gift from his Toy Shop. With so many to choose from, what will you
pick?
Book online now to save. Tickets to the Christmas Kingdom start at
£12.95 per child, which includes full entry to Mead Open Farm with
all the animal activities and Shaggy’s huge heated indoor PlayWorld
and of course, a Christmas gift from Santa’s Toy Shop!
Christmas Kingdom at Mead Open Farm is just south of Leighton
Buzzard. Visitors should follow the brown signs from A505 or
A4146. For further information call 01525 852954 or visit
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Magic and Dreams At the Roald Dahl
Museum this Christmas
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never
find it”, said Roald Dahl in The Minpins, magical
miniature people who live in the trees. Magic and
dreams feature in many of Roald Dahl’s stories.
There are the BFG’s dream bottles, Matilda’s
magic powers, George’s Marvellous Medicine
and the Grand High Witch’s Formula 86.
Join in with a sprinkling of Roald Dahl’s magic
and dreams at the Museum over the Christmas
holidays. Make a magical concoction like
George’s, or a dream catcher for capturing your
dreams. Decorate a pillowcase with good dreams
or create some magical glasses and colourful
kaleidoscopes to focus your eye power like Matilda’s.
Check the full list of Christmas holiday events and workshops with
all times and prices at www.roalddahl.com/museum/whats-on
Discover the science of winter in
Santa’s Amazing Science Experience
This December, Bucks County Museum has an amazing treat for
families in the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery. On 16 December,
Santa’s Elves invite you to join them to watch a special Christmas
themed science show. See Santa’s Master Elf experimenting with
coloured snow, fizzing snowmen, frosty effects and a sprinkling
of Christmas magic to create a fun scientific twist on a white
Christmas. This magical experience ends with an appearance from
Santa and a gift to take home. Children £9 (includes gift), Adults
£7. Price includes admission to the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery.
Choose from 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Lasts 45 minutes.
Please book in advance. Over the Christmas holidays visit our new
exhibition ‘Christmas Toy Box’ and have fun remembering toys from
your childhood. There will be plenty of toys to play with, too. On
28 December, drop in from 1pm until 4pm and meet artists from
Sparksartists who will be demonstrating the art of the Altered Book
and will show you how to have fun
with paper. For full details of all our
events visit
www.buckscountymuseum.org
Bucks County Museum, Church St,
Aylesbury HP20 2QP. Tel 01296
331441.
There’s an adventure to be had this
Christmas at Hughenden
Step through the keyhole into an adventure in wonderland this
Christmas at Hughenden, as the National Trust presents the quirky
tale of Lewis Carroll. The Victorian Manor will be decked out in all
of its usual Christmas charm, inspired this year by Carroll’s magical
tale.
Let your imagination run wild as you stumble into a tale of nonsense
and riddles, as we explore the 19th century novel through themed
decorations and interpretation. Throughout the estate Hughenden’s
staff and volunteers have carefully recreated scenes from Lewis
Carroll’s classic novel, to create an immersive magical experience
for all to enjoy. With their typical creative flair, volunteers have
knitted jam tarts that look so good you could eat them, made more
paper roses than you’ve ever seen, and have successfully tried their
hand at crafting glittery hedgehogs from books.
Visitors can join a festive tea party in the dining room, see playing
cards cascading through the Inner Hall, or find a caterpillar in the
bed! The theme extends into the grounds with activities throughout
the gardens for young explorers. Follow a family friendly trail in the
gardens, go down a rabbit hole, through the willow tunnel and play
croquet on the terrace.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hughenden
Eden Shopping Centre
The most wonderful time of
the year is almost upon us,
and at Eden Shopping Centre,
we’re lending a helping hand
to smooth the path into your
festivities, for we have a sack
full of goodies to make your
Christmas unforgettable! Our
shelves are packed full of
beautifully bizarre gifts that are
sure to appeal to even the most
exquisite of tastes. Whether you’re searching for that perfect gift for
him, for her, for the kids, or even for yourself, you can be sure to
find what you’re looking for at Eden.
If you fancy a break from shopping however, why not bring the kids
along for some festive fun? From Sunday 10th December, children
can graduate from Eden’s Elf School where they can choose their
elf name, help make presents, and learn how to walk like an elf! The
magical school will be welcoming students right up until Christmas
Eve, and as an extra special treat, Santa will be taking time out of
his busy schedule to meet and greet all of his new recruits. Whether
it’s giving Santa an insight into what’s on their Christmas wish list
or asking him questions about Rudolph and his sleigh, Santa and
his elves will be there with open ears between 10am and 5pm most
days.
In the lead up to Christmas, glistening lights, joyful tunes and the
sweet smell of mulled wine are never far away, for Eden’s Christmas
market is back once again! Take a trip to the festive stalls and pick
up some unique, handmade Christmas gifts or simply take a look
around and enjoy the Christmas fayre with family and friends. The
Christmas market is open until Wednesday 27th December.
For more information on Eden’s spectacular Christmas activity,
please visit the website at www.edenshopping.co.uk.
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