7 Great Family Things To Do Before Christmas Eve Near You
It is always a bit frantic (and expensive) in the lead up to the the big day. Here’s some low cost ideas of things to keep everyone amused on the countdown.
Cheap Cinema Tickets
Cineworld Milton Keynes have low cost family tickets for some Christmas classics like Polar Express, Elf and Muppets Christmas Carol and Home Alone – ranging from £2-£5. These are on certain dates around 21st, 22nd and 23rd December so pre-book quickly Find out more and book here
Rushmere Park Festive Trail
Natural Christmas Trail is the perfect excuse to get your young ones out in nature this festive season. Running throughout the school holidays (20th Dec – 4th January), pop into the visitor centre to pick up your trail booklet. All proceeds from this trail will go towards the refurbishment of our sculpture trail. £3 per child. https://www.facebook.com/rushmerepark
Festive I Spy
Christmas I Spy on the High Street!
Looking for a free festive activity to enjoy this December?
Join in with our Christmas I Spy challenge and see if you can spot 9 Christmas-themed items hidden along the High Street!
- Running all December
- Leighton Buzzard High Street
- Cost: Free
- Download your I Spy sheet
Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves a bit of festive fun while out and about!
The Santa Show 2025: Santa’s Christmas Party
21st December at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO!
Santa’s Christmas Party is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. Tickets are from £11.50 so not the cheapest option but does include a present. https://centralbedfordshire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674789
Breakfast with the Christmas Elves
This festive season, step into magic at the View Café.
As you are served a heartwarming breakfast, you’ll have the chance to meet the elves and complete your Christmas activity sheet. All whilst looking out on beautiful winter views from Bedfordshire’s highest point!
With festive fuel to burn, afterwards you can embark on our family trail, A Knights Festive Feast! (Visit our events page for more details).
Menu:
Child’s breakfast – £6.95 Orange or blackcurrant squash. Fried egg, bacon, sausage, hash brown and baked beans. (Vegetarian option available)
Adult’s breakfast – £13.95 Regular Tea, Speciality Tea or Barista Coffee 2 Fried eggs, 2 slices of bacon, sausage, hash brown, tomato and baked beans. (Vegetarian option available)
Avaliable on the 7th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd December. Time slots at 9:30am, 10am and 10:30am.
Booking and more information here
Family Fun Bingo
20th December Royal British Legion Heath and Reach
A chance to win some extra Christmas Presents? Join us for our family prize bingo. Lots of excellent prizes to be won. plus raffle All welcome. Doors open 7pm Bingo starts 8pm
Christmas Craft Ideas
Here are some simple craft ideas to keep little hands busy once the school holidays are upon us. They are all things you can do with limited supplies from Bright Star Kids
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