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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Milton Keynes over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

SANTA EXPRESS CHRISTMAS GROTTO 29/11/2008 – 24/12/2008

• The Centre, 24 Silbury Arcade, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3ES

Hop aboard the train for a ride through mesmerising woodland scenes, past a fairy pond, through a rocky tunnel and you’ll end up back at the station – Santa’s Grotto. Wander down the quaint cobblestone alleyway with magical shops, then stop and listen to the tales of the Storytelling Wizard and the Talking Tree. Then it’s time for a ride on a colourful carousel, whoosh down a helter skelter, and take a walk through a magic mirror doorway.

• Train ride £1.50, Santa grotto visit with train ride £7.50
• Click here to book your grotto tickets.

PETER PAN 05/12/2008 – 18/01/2009

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  Peter Pan at Milton Keynes

  Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ
  Box Office 0870 060 6652 (bkg fee)

• Tickets from £17
• The perfect adventure for kids and adults who never grew up! Henry Winkler, Andy Ford and Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing, and The Bill) star in Peter Pan. Starring alongside Henry will be the hilarious comedian Andy Ford (Royal Variety Performance) as Smee.
• Audio-Described Performances: Mon 5th Jan 1pm, Wed 14th Jan 7pm
• Signed Performance: Mon 12th Jan 6pm
• Touch Tours: Mon 5 Jan 11.30am, Mon 14 Jan 5.30pm
• Click here for more info & bookings.

COFFEE MORNING AND CHRISTMAS FAYRE 05/12/2008

• 10am: Church Hall, Church Green Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6BJ
• Tel 01908 366531

St. Mary’s daytime group invites you to join them on Friday 5th December 10.00 to noon in the Church Hall. Cards, gifts and inspired creations – Come to browse, buy or just to chat over a coffee and a mince pie. All welcome including pre-school children.

• Click here for more info.

FATHER CHRISTMAS IN HIS GROTTO 06/12/2008 – 20/12/2008

• Father Christmas in his grotto, Old Gaol Museum, Buckingham.
• Saturday 6th December: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
  Saturday 13th December: 11.00am – 2.30pm
  Saturday 20th December: 11.00am – 2.30pm
• Contact: 01280 823020
• Click here for more details.

CLAYDON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 11am – 3pm: Claydon Christmas Craft Fair, Claydon House. 11am – 3pm.
• 01296 730349

WOLVERTON FARMERS’ MARKET 06/12/2008 – 20/12/2008

• 9am-1pm: Market Halls Car Park, Stratford Road
• Alissa Pemberton Tel: 07801 368027 E-mail: foodtrain@fsmail.net
• Click here for more info.

MAKE A WREATH 07/12/2008

• Make a Wreath, Stowe Landscape Gardens. 01280 822850

LETTER WRITING TO FATHER CHRISTMAS 06/12/2008 – 21/12/2008

• Every weekend from 6th to 21st December, letter writing to Father Christmas, Waddesdon Manor. 01296 653266

JINGLE JOG 07/12/2008

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  Jingle Jog

  10:45am: South Willen Lake

• BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR OF FESTIVE FUN the Milton Keynes Santa Jog is a fun way to get your hearts pumping on the lead up to Christmas. Participants can walk, jog or run the 4km course around Willen Lake, Milton Keynes whilst dressed in the free Santa suits the BHF will provide you with!
• Registration on the day opens at 10.00am
  Mass warm up @ 10.45am
  Mass Start @ 11.00
• Entry Fees
  Before the day = £10.00 per adult, £5.00 per child
  On the Day = £15.00 per adult, £5.00 per child
  These prices include a free Santa suits.
• Children under 14 will be encouraged to wear Christmas themed fancy dress to get into the festive spirit on the day and there will be a small prize for the best costume on the day.
• The route is suitable for prams/pushchairs and dogs.
• For more information contact the Events Office on 0800 389 9750, or by email, nthamesevents@bhf.org.uk.
• Click here for more info.

BUCKINGHAM CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 13/12/2008

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  Buckingham Christmas Carnival

  10.45am, Chandos Road

• Click here for event page.

STOWE CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT & LANTERN WALK 14/12/2008

• 2.45pm – 5.30pm: Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5DQ
• Christmas Carol Concert in partnership with Stowe House – concert held in Stowe School Chapel with a lantern walk accompanied by Father Christmas. Mince pies and mulled wine in the Marble Hall of Stowe House
• Booking essential: 01280 822850
• Pricing Adult £10 Child £5 Family £25
• Click here for more information.

LIGHT YOUR LANTERN 14/12/2008

• 12.00-2.00: Campbell Park Pavilion car park off Silbury Boulevard, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
• Make a lantern to light up the night Make a lantern to light up the night and then join us at Linford Wood for traditional carols.
• £2.50/person
• Booking is required. 01908 255379
• Click here for more info.

CAROLS IN THE WOOD 14/12/2008

• Car park at Breckland, off H3 Monks Way.
• A magical evening of carol singing in the beautiful setting of Linford Wood. Warm up with some mulled wine and mince pies.
• 01908 255379
• Click here for more info.

ENGLISH SERENATA: WALKING IN THE AIR 14/12/2008

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  English Serenata: Walking in the Air

  7.30pm: Jim Marshall Auditorium, The Stables Theatre Ltd, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU

• Box Office – 01908 280800 Admin – 01908 280814 stables@stables.org
• With The English Serenata Youth Choir
• Prices from £19.50

A Christmas celebration in words and music that’s guaranteed to get the festive spirit flowing! Featuring Howard Blake’s The Snowman, narrated by RSC actor Jeffery Dench, along with favourite carols such as Noel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Little Town, Sheep May Safely Graze, Ave Maria and Joy To The World, with spoken word taken from Dickens, Betjeman and Dylan Thomas. A real Christmas treat to captivate and entrance you!

• Click here for more info & bookings.

KOSHKA: RUSSIAN WINTER & GYPSY FIRE 16/12/2008

• 8pm: Jim Marshall Auditorium, The Stables Theatre Ltd, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
• Box Office – 01908 280800 Admin – 01908 280814 stables@stables.org
• Price: £13.50

Vibrant, enthralling Gypsy music – played with outrageous bravura – is interspersed with Russian tales and anecdotes giving an insight into the traditions of Christmas in a culture very different to our own. Koshka are Russian fiddlers Oleg Pomonarev (formerly of Loyko) and Lev Atlas (principal viola with Scottish Opera and a charismatic raconteur) alongside Nigel Clark, one of the UK’s most technically gifted acoustic guitarists.

• Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your table.
• Click here for more info.

LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET BEFORE CHRISTMAS 19/12/2008

• 09.30am- 2.30pm: The Theatre District Central Milton Keynes
• Leigh White Tel:07841 612469 E-mail blueberrycountry@aol.com
• Click here for more info.

WREATH WASSAIL 21/12/2008

• 12 – 3pm: Campbell Park Pavilion, car park off Silbury Boulevard.
• Get in the Xmas spirit before carols by the lake -collect goodies to come back and make a wreath. £2.50/person.
• Booking is required. 01908 255379
• Click here for more info.

CAROLS BY THE LAKE 21/12/2008

• 4.00-5.30: Park at the Peace Pagoda car park, V10, Brickhill Street, North Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
• Enjoy a tranquil walk around the North Lake and support Willen Hospice singing carols around the Christmas tree.
• Click here for more info.