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We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ this Halloween at Hughenden
11th October-2nd December 2025
Venue: Hughenden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Hughenden with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the...
Booker Gym Club Holiday Clubs
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre
Address: Barry Close, High Wycombe
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learn all aspects of gymnastics including floor, beam, bars, tumble, vault and rings plus fud and games such as rhythmic gymnastics, circus skills, dodge ball and parachute. Suits all abilities and you...
Coding for Kids
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Computational thinking and coding, promoted by the new Code Ninjas in Hemel, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical reasoning. Coding enhances resilience as kids test, debug, and refine their...
Hertford Barns Day Nursery
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Cole Green, Hertford
Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery
The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities...
Kumon Free Assessment
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...
PQA's new location: Wallyford Learning Campus
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Wallyford Learning Campus
Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/edinburgh-east-lothian
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) has officially opened its doors at Wallyford Learning Campus, welcoming young people aged six to 18 for an exciting new chapter in the community. From...
The Stick Man Trail
13th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Wendover Woods
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
This interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Before you set off, pick up an activity pack for just £4 from the Information Point. It's packed...
Land of Lights Lantern Festival
18th October-28th February 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...
Mary Poppins
29th October-22nd November 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs, it’s a show for all the family. With the classic songs, including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, as well as new songs,...
Mary Poppins
29th October-22nd November 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography,...
Bonfire and Fireworks
8th November 2025
Venue: Blackpit Brewery
Website: www.blackpitbrewery.co.uk
If you've been before, you know what to expect: an incredible handcrafted bonfire sculpture with a mind-blowing performance, show-stopping fireworks and some of the finest street food in Buckinghamshire...
Stick Man
10th November-11th October 2025
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre
This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
13th-14th November 2025
Venue: Elgiva Theatre
Website: www.elgiva.com
An unforgettable journey that will delight anyone from ages 1 to 99! Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical larger-than-life puppets, including...
Grounddog Day
16th November 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Because of the high standards of horticulture dogs are not normally allowed in the ornamental gardens, however, for just one day this year dogs will be allowed into the formal gardens to see what they...
Santa's Grotto with Peter Rabbit and Friends
21st November-24th December 2025
Venue: Centre:MK
Website: www.centremk.com
Visit Santa this Christmas at centre:mk and experience the brand-new tale of Peter Rabbit and Friends, in a heartwarming new festive adventure. Within the snowy forest, families will join Peter Rabbit...
Bluey's Big Play
27th-29th November 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Milton Keynes in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the...
Christmas at Gulliver’s
29th November-23rd December 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers
From Festive Breakfast Tickets to Santa Sleepovers, all Christmas theme park packages include a visit to Santa's Grotto with the opportunity for children to choose their own gift. If you want to extend...
Panto Express
29th November-22nd December 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org/events/panto-express
See Aladdin, a mini pantomime (25min) and enjoy a journey on a steam train with Father Christmas, then ride in the 'Enchanted Elevator' to see Mrs Claus and the elves in Santa's Workshop, where the children...
Jack and the Beanstalk
4th-31st December 2025
Venue: Elgiva Theatre
Website: www.elgiva.com
Join the Elgiva this festive season for their GIANT of a pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk! Prepare to be whisked away on a magical adventure filled with toe-tapping songs, dazzling costumes and belly-laughs...
Jack and the Beanstalk – Elgiva Pantomime 2025
4th-31st December 2025
Venue: Elgiva Theatre
Website: www.elgiva.com
Climb into a fairy-tale world of towering beanstalks, a magical land above the clouds and a daring boy who outwits a fearsome giant…Will Jack defeat the giant, win the heart of the beautiful Princess...
Jack and the Beanstalk
5th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Starring Olivier Award-winner Nigel Harman (EastEnders, Casualty and Strictly) alongside the return of family favourite and local legend, Andy Collins (BBC Three Counties Radio) playing Silly Simon,...
Jack and the Beanstalk (Pantomime)
5th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Expect a jovial Jack, a punch-packing Jill Pickle, a feisty fairy, a silly sibling, a witty widow, a slippery servant, ... and a cow with some beef! Oh... and a very large magical plant, of course! With...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Pantomime)
6th December-11th January 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right! Join comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley as Milton Keynes Theatre is transformed...
Santa at the Roald Dahl Museum
6th December 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Address: Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Father Christmas will be making appearances in the Museum galleries throughout the day. Will he pose with Matilda, measure up against his favourite Roald Dahl character or take a break in Roald Dahl’s...
Jack And The Beanstalk
12th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Wycombe Swan Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Produced by Imagine Theatre, Jack and the Beanstalk will feature another brand-new, stunning digital set with animated scenes, plus all the ingredients for a perfect family panto! Go and see if Jack can...
Lap of Lights at Silverstone
12th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: Silverstone
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Drive your own car around the famous Silverstone circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, at the unique Lap of Lights Christmas experience. With amazing light displays and interactive illuminations...
Jack and the Beanstalk
14th-27th December 2025
Venue: Stantonbury Theatre
Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk
Forced to sell his family cow for magic beans (which grow into a giant beanstalk!) Jack seeks adventure and riches at the top of the beanstalk where he stumbles upon a castle - home to a fierce Giant!...
Charlie’s Chocolate Christmas
18th-21st December 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
The Museum will be open over Christmas to celebrate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pick up a Christmas gallery trail, join in with storytelling from the book and enjoy drop-in crafts. The perfect way...
Roald Dahl Ramble: Billy and the Minpins
28th December 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Enjoy a magical family walk and explore the woods that inspired Roald Dahl’s last book for children, Billy and the Minpins. Explore the scenery in winter, look for the Minpins in the trees and listen...