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πŸŽ… Santa Visits, Sparkling Streets & A Sprinkle of Festive Workshops

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Happy 1st December Bucks!

As we're now well and truely into the runup to Christmas, this week's guide has lots of events that'll get you in the Christmas spirit! Whether you're in the mood for crafting, browsing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s plenty to enjoy. Here are a few hand-picked highlights to get you started.

  • πŸŽ„ Holly Wreath 3rd Workshop – Tuesday, Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop
  • πŸŽ… Visit Santa And Peter Rabbit At Centre:mk – All week, Centre:mk
  • πŸŽ‡ Christmas Lighting Event In Chalfont St Giles – Tuesday, Village Green, Chalfont St Giles
  • πŸ– Santa And The Pigs – Saturday & Sunday, Kew Little Pigs Farm, Old Amersham High Street
  • 🎭 The Snowman With Live Brass Band – Sunday, Spinney Theatre, Amersham

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always explore our full range of upcoming activities by clicking here.

πŸŽ„ Christmas Activities
WED
03
DEC
Visit Santa And Peter Rabbit At Centre:mk

πŸ“ Centre:mk

πŸ“… All week

Visit Santa this Christmas at centre:mk and experience the brand-new tale of Peter Rabbit and Friends, in a heartwarming new festive adventure!

WED
03
DEC
Festive Shopping At Kew Little Pigs

πŸ“ Kew Little Pigs, Amersham

πŸ“… Wednesday & Friday - Β£6.13

Join us for a chance to shop for your Christmas goodies!

WED
03
DEC
Restore Hope Nativity Light Trail 2025

πŸ“ Restore Hope, Latimer Park

πŸ“… Wednesday to Saturday

Encounter the Nativity Story through an amazing array of lights.

WED
03
DEC
Stories With Father Christmas

πŸ“ West Wycombe Festive Fayre, Black Boy Yard, West Wycombe

πŸ“… Wednesday 5pm-8:30pm - Β£7.75

Come join us for a cozy evening of heartwarming stories and festive cheer with Father Christmas himself!

WED
03
DEC
Beaconsfield Festival Of Lights

πŸ“ Station Road, Beaconsfield

πŸ“… Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm

Beaconsfield's annual Festival of Lights - food, drink, stalls, lantern parade, carols & much more!

FRI
05
DEC
Santa's Grotto At MK Museum

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Museum

πŸ“… Friday to Sunday - Β£16

Join Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and their merry elves as they transform the Milton Keynes Museum grounds into a magical grotto.

FRI
05
DEC
Victorian Christmas At MK Museum

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Museum

πŸ“… Friday to Sunday

Step into the magic of Christmas, discover the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local Museum.

FRI
05
DEC
Christmas Wreath Workshop At Hughenden Estate

πŸ“ National Trust Hughenden Estate

πŸ“… Friday From 10:30am - Β£50

Join us for a festive, adults-only workshop at the historic Hughenden Estate and gardens and create your own full-sized Christmas wreath using fresh winter foliage, natural decorations, and sparkling seasonal touches.

SAT
06
DEC
Father Christmas At Bletchley Park

πŸ“ Bletchley Park

πŸ“… Saturday & Sunday

Home What's On Vintage Christmas Grotto Vintage Christmas Grotto Book Now Come visit Father Christmas at Bletchley Park and uncover some secrets….

SAT
06
DEC
Fnhc Waddesdon Manor Santa Dash

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Saturday 9:30am-11:30am

Get in the festive spirit with family and friends and take part in the Waddesdon Santa Dash in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.

SAT
06
DEC
7+ Workshop 'natural Decorations' - College Lake, Saturday 06 December

πŸ“ College Lake, Tring

πŸ“… Saturday 10:15am-11:15am - Β£11.06

Get creative and enjoy making some beautiful, natural, festive decorations at our 7+ workshop at College Lake!

SAT
06
DEC
The Christmas Floristry Crafting Masterclass

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop, Buckingham

πŸ“… Saturday 2:15pm-4pm - Β£10

Expand your horizons and create new festive floristry. Discover unexpected finds from the hedgerow to your garden, bringing natural artisan charm indoors to create table decorations or adornments to take home.

SAT
06
DEC
MPS Christmas Carol Concert

πŸ“ Christ Church Waterside Trapps Lane Chesham

πŸ“… Saturday From 6pm - Free

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening of carols and festive music in support of the MPS Society hosted by talented actor Robert Wilfort.

SAT
06
DEC
Haddenham Wreath Making

πŸ“ Haddenham Village Hall

πŸ“… Saturday 6:30pm-9pm - Β£48.18

Christmas market and wreath making event in Haddenham.

SUN
07
DEC
Dickens Of A Christmas Day

πŸ“ Olney Market Place

πŸ“… Sunday 10am-4pm

Dickens of a Christmas in Olney is held each year on the first Sunday in December.

SUN
07
DEC
Seer Green Santa Dash

πŸ“ Seer Green Scout hall

πŸ“… Sunday 12pm-2pm - Free

Get into the Christmas mood, jο»Ώoin the fun by dressing up as Santa! Your ticket entry helps raise money for Charity.

SUN
07
DEC
Afternoon Tea With Santa

πŸ“ Denham Grove Hotel, Denham

πŸ“… Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm

Enjoy a special visit from Santa himself plus entertainment from our DJ and disco, fun games for the kids and Santa’s Grotto!

SUN
07
DEC
Sustainable Christmas Wreath Making

πŸ“ Wrights Meadow Centre, High Wycombe

πŸ“… Sunday 3pm-5pm

Join us for a Wreath Making session with Nature's Jewels. Using willow wreath bases that you make yourself you can create something unique.

SUN
07
DEC
Christmas Wreath Workshop - Ashley Green

πŸ“ Ashley Green Memorial Hall

πŸ“… Sunday 6pm-8pm - Β£57.04

Join us for a fun Christmas Wreath Workshop where you can get creative and make your very own festive wreath!

 
Carol Concerts in Bucks 2025: Your Festive Guide to Seasonal Singing

Discover the best carol concerts happening across Buckinghamshire this year, from cosy candlelit services to lively community sing-alongs. A friendly, festive roundup to help you plan your seasonal outings.

🎨 Art
TUE
02
DEC
Holly Wreath 3rd Workshop

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop

πŸ“… Tuesday 10:15am-12pm

HOLLY WREATH 2025 - you create your own holly wreath.

WED
03
DEC
Pretty Deadly Self Defense 5-week Course

πŸ“ Wycombe Ar

πŸ“… Wednesday 7pm-8pm - Β£125

This is a Pretty Deadly Self Defense Level 1 course, teaching you about foundational self defense, tools and techniques, we talk about your biological self defense system, balance, voice and more… We even do a bit of dancing! Certified Trainer Jennifer will guide you through the course and build on your current strengths and experiences.

THU
04
DEC
Holly Wreath 4th Workshop

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop, Bushey Lane Preston, Bissett Buckingham

πŸ“… Thursday 10:15am-12pm - Β£65

HOLLY WREATH 2025 - you create your own holly wreath.

THU
04
DEC
Christmas Wreath Workshop

πŸ“ Kilning Me Softly, 110 High Street Newport Pagnell

πŸ“… Thursday 7pm-9pm - Β£65

Join us for Christmas wreath making with mulled wine and mince pies.

FRI
05
DEC
Holly Wreath 5th Workshop

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop

πŸ“… Friday 10:15am-12pm - Β£65

HOLLY WREATH 2025 - you create your own holly wreath.

SAT
06
DEC
Holly Wreath 6th Workshop - Saturday 6th December

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop, Bushey Lane Preston, Bissett Buckingham

πŸ“… Saturday 10:15am-12pm - Β£65

HOLLY WREATH 2025 - you create your own holly wreath.

SAT
06
DEC
7+ Workshop 'natural Decorations'

πŸ“ College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring

πŸ“… Saturday 10:15am-11:15am

Get creative and enjoy making some beautiful, natural, festive decorations at our 7+ workshop at College Lake!

SAT
06
DEC
Calendar Making With Living Archive Mk

πŸ“ Milton Keynes Museum

πŸ“… Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm

Combine archive and contemporary images from previous workshops to create a unique calendar celebrating the heritage of the area.

SAT
06
DEC
Winter Wreath Making

πŸ“ College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring

πŸ“… Saturday 1pm-3pm

Get creative and enjoy making a beautiful, natural, festive wreath at our adult workshop at College Lake!

SAT
06
DEC
Christmas Floristry Crafting Masterclass

πŸ“ Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop

πŸ“… Saturday 2:15pm-4pm - Β£10

Christmas Floristry Crafting Masterclass.

 
🎑 Family Fun
WED
03
DEC
Christmas Cracker At Odds Farm Park

πŸ“ Odds Farm Park

πŸ“… All week

Experience the magic as you journey through a winter wonderland to the North Pole and enjoy a special, heartwarming visit with Father Christmas in his cosy grotto.

FRI
05
DEC
Bourne End Fun Night

πŸ“ Bourne End High Street

πŸ“… Friday 4pm-8pm

Bourne End Fun Night is back on Friday 5th December 2025.

SAT
06
DEC
Santa And The Pigs

πŸ“ Kew Little Pigs Farm, Old Amersham High Street

πŸ“… Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm - Β£20

Santa is bringing joy to the farm this festive season.

SAT
06
DEC
Christmas On Queensway

πŸ“ Fenny Stratford Community Centre

πŸ“… Saturday 4pm-8pm

Come to Queensway on Saturday 6th December to celebrate festive traditions old and new.

SUN
07
DEC
Breakfast With Santa

πŸ“ Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

πŸ“… Sunday From 9:30am

Enjoy a magical festive meal with Santa - breakfast or lunch available, plus a chance to meet his reindeer!

SUN
07
DEC
Lunch With Santa

πŸ“ Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

πŸ“… Sunday From 12pm

Enjoy a magical festive meal with Santa - breakfast or lunch available, plus a chance to meet his reindeer!

SUN
07
DEC
Zkt Christmas Party

πŸ“ Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham

πŸ“… Sunday 2pm-5pm

Join us for performances, workshops, DJ, food, drink and more! - Open to all ZKT students, family and friends!

 
Buckinghamshire’s Top Christmas Markets 2025

Discover the best Christmas markets in Buckinghamshire for 2025, from local artisan fairs to festive food stalls. Find dates, locations, and what to expect across the county this holiday season.

🎁 Christmas Markets
TUE
02
DEC
Haddenham Park Christmas Craft Fair

πŸ“ Haddenham Park Care Home and Apartments

πŸ“… Tuesday 2:30pm-6:30pm - Free

Get ready for a festive day of shopping and crafting at the Haddenham Park Christmas Craft Fair!

WED
03
DEC
Waddesdon Christmas Fair

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… All week 12pm-7pm

Join us for an enchanting Christmas fair at Waddesdon Manor.

THU
04
DEC
Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow

πŸ“ Marlow High Street

πŸ“… Thursday - Free

Looking for a magical evening filled with festive cheer, shopping, and delicious dining.

FRI
05
DEC
Old Amersham Christmas Festival

πŸ“ Amersham

πŸ“… Friday 4pm-8pm - Free

It’s that time of year again – the Old Amersham Christmas Festival is back, and it’s set to be even bigger and brighter than before.

SAT
06
DEC
Chiltern Air Museum Festive Weekend

πŸ“ Chiltern Air Museum

πŸ“… Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

Come and see the museum’s collection of historic buildings traditionally decorated for Christmas with ivy, natural foliage, and candles.

 
✨Christmas Lights
TUE
02
DEC
Christmas Lighting Event In Chalfont St Giles

πŸ“ Village Green, Chalfont St Giles

πŸ“… Tuesday 2:30pm-6:30pm - Free

The Christmas Lights in Chalfont St Giles will be switched on, on Saturday 2nd December.

FRI
05
DEC
St Peters Light Trail

πŸ“ St Peters, Loudwater

πŸ“… Friday 4pm-6pm - Free

Come and see St Peters Christmas Light trail. There will be a treasure hunt and activity sheet to complete with prizes!

FRI
05
DEC
West Bletchley Christmas Lights Switch On

πŸ“ Frank Moran Centre, MK3 6PA

πŸ“… Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm - Free

The festive season officially begins with the Frank Moran Centre Christmas Lights Switch On.

 
πŸ₯˜ Food & Drink
TUE
02
DEC
Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz

πŸ“ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles

πŸ“… Tuesday From 7:30pm

Gather your team and head to Chalfont St Giles every Tuesday night for a lively quiz filled with laughs and friendly competition! Test your wits and see if you’re the sharpest in townβ€”prizes and bragging rights await!

FRI
05
DEC
Bump & Bites Dinner Food Demo Aylesbury

πŸ“ Elmhurst Family Centre, Aylesbury

πŸ“… Friday 10:15am-11:30am - Free

Informative food demos for a healthy pregnancy.

FRI
05
DEC
Waddesdon Manor Festive Feast

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Friday From 7pm - Β£165

Celebrate the festive season at Waddesdon with an evening of fine dining at our Festive Feast,.

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Stony Harmonies Singing Group - Tuesday 12:45pm-2:15pm at York House Centre, Stony Stratford

Tuneless Choir - Tuesday 7:30pm-9pm at St James’ Church Hall, Downley

Stony Music Makers - Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am at Stony Stratford Library

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 7:30pm-9pm at Oakgrove Primary School, Milton Keynes

Fairford Leys Community Choir - Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm at Fairford Leys Church, Faiford Leys, HP19 7HT

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music - Thursday from 12:45pm at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Soul Session - Thursday 7pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Wendover Choral Society - Thursday 7:45pm-9:45pm at St Mary's Church, Wendover

Live Music At Cuba - Friday & Saturday from 6pm at RevoluciΓ³n de Cuba Milton Keynes

Nova! Nova! - A Festive A Capella Concert - Saturday 11am-12pm at Chesham Library

Worship Concert With Michal Maddix-hayford - Saturday 6pm-8pm at 3 St Leger Court, Great Linford, Milton Keynes

The Snowman With Live Brass Band - Sunday at Spinney Theatre, Amersham

Amersham Fair Organ Museum Open Day - Sunday 11am-5pm at Amersham Fair Organ Museum

Sunday Lunch Open Mic - Sunday 12pm-3pm at Friars Square Shopping Centre, Aylesbury

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop - Sunday from 12:30pm at The Vaults Bar, High Street, Stony Stratford

The Wing Singers Afternoon Christmas Concert - Sunday from 3pm at Wing Community Library Wing Hall

The Wing Singers Evening Christmas Concert - Sunday from 7pm at Wing Community Library Wing Hall

 
⚽️ Sports & Exercise

Disc Golf - All week 8am-5pm at Wendover Woods

Elgiva Pantomime – Jack And The Beanstalk - Thursday to Sunday at The Elgiva, St Mary's Way, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1HR, United Kingdom

Buckingham Bridges Breakfast Walk | 3.6 Miles | Easy | Bucks - Friday 6:15am-8am at The Larder at Manor Farm, Bourton, Buckingham

Laser Tag At Wendover Woods - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at Wendover Woods

Olney Walk and Talk - Saturday from 10:30am at The Olney Centre

πŸƒ Running

Aylesbury Park Run - Saturday from 9am at Quarrendon & Meadowcroft Community Centre

Buckingham Park Run - Saturday from 9am at Bridge Street Skate Park, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham

Milton Keynes Park Run - Saturday from 9am at Willen Lake

Linford Wood Park Run - Saturday from 9am at Linford Wood

Wycombe Rye Park Run - Saturday from 9am at The Rye

Wendover Woods Park Run - Saturday from 9am at Wendover Woods

Higginson Park Run, Marlow - Saturday from 9am at Higginson Park, Marlow

Church Mead Park Run Amersham - Saturday from 9am at Church Mead, Amersham

🏸 Badminton

Aylesbury and District Rainbow Badminton Club - Wednesday 8pm-9:45pm at John Colet School

Aylesbury Pheonix Badminton Club - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury High School

⚽️ Football

Walking Football With The Wycombe Wanderers Foundation - Tuesday & Thursday at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

MK Walkers Football - Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at The Pavilion, Woughton on the Green, MK6 3EA

πŸ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

🏊 Swimming

Intermediate Women Only Casual Swim Sessions - Tuesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

Beginner Women Only Swimming Aylesbury - Wednesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

 

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