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Crauf Quiz
2025-12-18 19:30 (Europe/London) | The Craufurd Arms, 59 Stratford Road, Wolverton, MK12 5LT
Crauf Quiz Night at The Craufurd Arms
📍 Location: The Craufurd Arms, 59 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5LT📅 Date: Every Thursday🕗 Time: 7:30 pm (quiz starts @ 8:00 pm)🎟️ Cost: Free entry (£1 per person to play)🔞 Age Restriction: 18+ (standard venue requirement)

About the Event
The Crauf Quiz is the regular, lively pub-quiz night at The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton — a welcoming evening of fun, friendly competition and drink specials. Gather your team, warm up your trivia brains and test your knowledge across rounds of general knowledge, music, pop-culture, and local themes.
Set in one of Milton Keynes’ best-loved live venue pubs, this quiz night combines the relaxed pub atmosphere with the edge of a proper quiz challenge. Bring friends, order a pint, and enjoy a Thursday evening out where brains meet banter.

What to Expect

🧠 Multiple rounds of trivia (general knowledge, music, pop-culture, local questions)

🍺 Drink specials and bar menu available throughout the evening

🎉 Prizes for the winning team

✅ Casual, friendly tone — perfect for groups and regulars

🙋 Open to all abilities — come solo or with a team

Why It’s Worth It
This quiz night is a fantastic way to enjoy a Thursday evening in Milton Keynes: zero cover charge, community vibes, and the energy of a venue known for fun, live events. Whether you’re a quiz pro or just up for a laugh, the Crauf Quiz delivers a good time.

Venue Info
The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton is a renowned live-music pub and bar hosting quizzes, open-mic nights, club events, and more. With a capacity of roughly 200–300, it’s intimate enough for conversation and lively enough for a proper night out.

Santa’s Grotto with Peter Rabbit & Friends™ at centre:mk
2025-12-19, 2025-12-20, 2025-12-21, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-24 | Middleton Hall, Centre:MK, Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES
Santa’s Grotto with Peter Rabbit & Friends™ at centre:mk
📍 Location: Middleton Hall, centre:mk, Milton Keynes📅 Dates: 21 November – 24 December 2025🕓 Times: Various sessions daily🎟️ Tickets: From £14.50 child / £6 adult (under 1s £4.50)👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age: Suitable for all ages

About the Event
This festive season, families can step into a magical world of storytelling and wonder at Santa’s Grotto with Peter Rabbit & Friends™.
Children are invited to join Peter Rabbit and his woodland friends on a charming Christmas adventure. The journey begins in Peter’s cosy burrow, where Mrs Rabbit welcomes visitors before setting off to help Peter find his missing Christmas presents. Along the way, families will follow clues, decorate gingerbread biscuits, and wander through a secret snowy tunnel before meeting Santa himself.
Each child will enjoy a warm, festive experience — including the chance to decorate their own treat and receive a special gift from Santa to take home.

What to Expect
✨ Interactive storytelling and festive fun🍪 Gingerbread biscuit decorating activity🎅 Magical meet-and-greet with Santa❄️ Snowy tunnel adventure through Peter Rabbit’s world🎁 A Christmas gift for every child

Why You’ll Love It

Unique, story-driven Santa experience

Beautifully designed festive setting in the heart of Milton Keynes

Perfect for young families and fans of Peter Rabbit

A cherished Christmas memory that combines play, creativity, and festive spirit

Santa’s Grotto with Peter Rabbit & Friends™ promises to bring warmth, laughter, and a touch of magic to your family’s Christmas in Milton Keynes.

Bletchley Park Vintage Santa’s Grotto 2025
2025-12-19, 2025-12-20, 2025-12-21, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-23 | Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Bletchley Park Vintage Santa’s Grotto
📍 Location: Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB📅 Dates: 4–23 December 2025🕓 Times: Various morning and afternoon sessions available🎟️ Tickets: £15 (off-peak) / £16.75 (peak) per person👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age: Family-friendly (adults must be accompanied by a child)

About the Event
This December, families are invited to step back in time and experience the charm of Bletchley Park Vintage Santa’s Grotto — a truly magical Christmas encounter set within the park’s grand Victorian Mansion.
Father Christmas has returned to Bletchley Park with a team of secret helpers, ready to welcome visitors to a festive celebration filled with storytelling, laughter, and surprises. Each family begins their journey with one of Santa’s “North Pole operatives,” joining in interactive Christmas activities before being led to meet Father Christmas himself.
Children can share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift to take home, while parents capture the moment with a photo — the perfect keepsake from a day of festive memories.

What’s Included
🎅 Private meeting with Father Christmas inside Bletchley Park’s historic Mansion🎁 Gift for every child🎨 Vintage Christmas craft workshop using recycled coded messages🎭 Interactive performances inspired by A Christmas Carol🧩 Family activities themed around wartime codebreaking☕ Festive refreshments from the Hut 4 Café and Block C Coffee Shop🎫 Full-day access to explore Bletchley Park

Why You’ll Love It

Immersive vintage-style grotto set in a world of history and holiday magic

Engaging storytelling and creative activities for all ages

Unique combination of Christmas spirit and Bletchley Park heritage

A full day of family fun and exploration included with every ticket

Ticket Information

Off-peak tickets: £15 per person (Thursdays & Fridays)

Peak tickets: £16.75 per person (weekends & selected weekdays)

Price includes grotto entry, Christmas activities, and full-day site access

Each slot accommodates up to three family groups with private time for each family

Adults must be accompanied by a child, and vice versa

Maximum four adults and four children per booking

Late arrivals may not be admitted to the grotto

Annual passes are not valid for this event

Off-Peak Dates
Thursday 4 & Friday 5 DecemberThursday 11 & Friday 12 DecemberThursday 18 & Friday 19 December
Peak Dates
Saturday 6 – Tuesday 23 December

Bletchley Park Vintage Santa’s Grotto is a nostalgic, story-filled experience blending history, imagination, and the timeless joy of meeting Father Christmas.

Jack and the Beanstalk – A GIANT Pantomime Adventure! (at Stantonbury Theatre)
2025-12-19 16:30, 2025-12-19 19:30, 2025-12-20 13:00, 2025-12-20 16:30, 2025-12-20 19:30, 2025-12-21 13:00, 2025-12-21 16:30, 2025-12-22 13:00 (Europe/London) and 5 more dates | Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN
📍 Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes📅 Dates: 14th, 19th–24th & 27th December 2025🎟️ Tickets: Adults £21.50 | Over 60s £20.50 | Under 16s £19.50🔗 Book Now
Get ready for a fe-fi-fo-fun filled festive season as RARE Pantomimes return to Stantonbury Theatre with the beloved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk!
This traditional family panto promises magic beans, mischievous giants, and madcap adventures as brave Jack climbs into the clouds to seek his fortune. With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping songs, hilarious comedy and high-energy performances, this is a magical theatre experience for all ages.
Expect a professional production packed with vibrant visuals, witty dialogue and plenty of audience participation – perfect for your Christmas tradition!
🎄 Showtimes:

Sun 14 Dec – 1pm & 4:30pm

Fri 19 Dec – 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Sat 20 Dec – 1pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Sun 21 Dec – 1pm & 4:30pm

Mon 22 Dec – 1pm & 4:30pm

Tues 23 Dec – 1pm & 4:30pm

Wed 24 Dec – 11am & 3pm

Sat 27 Dec – 1pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Repair Café (Newport Pagnell)
2025-12-20 09:30 (Europe/London) | The Mead Centre, High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AB
Repair Café – Newport Pagnell
📍 Venue: The Mead Centre, 67a High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AB📅 When: 4th Saturday of every month🕘 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm💷 Price: Free

About the Event
The Repair Café Newport Pagnell was launched in January 2024 and runs every 4th Saturday of the month. It’s a friendly, community-focused event where you can bring along items that need repairing and get help from skilled volunteers.
While your items are being repaired, relax in the Main Hall of The Mead Centre and enjoy light refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere.

Why Visit?

Save money by repairing rather than replacing broken items

Support sustainability and reduce waste in Milton Keynes

Enjoy a sociable, community-led event

Donations welcomed to help keep the café running

The Repair Café Newport Pagnell is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable living, recycling, and practical community events. Whether it’s a household item, gadget, or something sentimental, the repair team will do their best to give it new life.

Pop Punk Covers Night - MK11 Milton Keynes
2025-12-20 20:00 (Europe/London) | MK11 Kiln Farm – Music Venue & Sports Bar, Keller Close, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LH
Get ready for a high-energy blast of pop punk anthems, nostalgic bangers and late-night mayhem as MK11 Live Music Venue hosts Pop Punk Night on these unmissable dates:📅 Friday 31 May, Friday 28 June, and Friday 26 July 2025.
This is more than a gig – it’s a full-blown pop punk party. Headlining is That’s What She Said, the band that perfectly captures the chaos and fun of the genre. Expect back-to-back covers from legends like Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Sum 41, and even pop favourites turned punk – because who doesn’t want to hear Britney with a breakdown?
🎸 Live band set stacked with throwback classics🎶 Aftershow party with a playlist shaped by your requests (scribble them on the wall!)🎁 Inflatables, giveaways, free sunglasses and t-shirts👕 Hawaiian shirts encouraged – the louder the better💸 Free entry🔞 18+ only🕗 Doors open: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Keller Close, Tilers Road, MK11 3LH, Milton Keynes
Whether you’re an old-school scene kid or just looking for a night of unapologetic fun, Pop Punk Night at MK11 is where the good times (and guitar riffs) roll.

Women's Walking Football
2025-12-22 10:00 (Europe/London) | Woughton On The Green Playing Fields, Newport Road, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA
Women’s Walking Footballl
Walking football is a slowed-down version of the traditional game, designed for fun, fitness, and social connection. This women-only session is open to all abilities and ages from 18+, making it a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to stay active while enjoying football.
Each weekly session offers a chance to improve fitness, make friends, and enjoy the game at a gentler pace. Monthly social meet-ups are also included, reflecting the importance of the social side as well as the physical activity.
What to Bring

Football boots not required (trainers are fine)

Shin pads recommended

Comfortable clothing for light exercise

⚽ Whether you’ve played football before or are completely new, Women’s Walking Football is a great way to stay active, have fun, and connect with others.

Skate with Santa - Willen On Ice
2025-12-23 12:00 (Europe/London) | Willen Lake Car Park, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS
Skate with Santa – Willen On Ice, Milton Keynes
📍 Location: Willen On Ice, Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill St., Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS📅 Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025🕛 Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm🌐 Website: www.willenonice.co.uk

About the Event
🎅 Meet Santa at Willen On Ice – A Jolly Good Time for All! 🎄
Get your skates on and join Santa Claus himself for a truly magical festive experience at Willen On Ice. For 45 minutes, Father Christmas will be trading his sleigh for skates, bringing laughter, joy, and plenty of Christmas cheer to the ice!
From 12:00pm to 12:45pm, families can skate alongside Santa as he spreads smiles and waves to children of all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to make heartwarming holiday memories before the big day arrives.
Arrive from 11:45am to get your skates fitted and be ready as the magic begins right at midday. Whether you’re a confident skater or just finding your feet, Santa will be there to make sure everyone has a merry time on the ice.

Why Attend?

🎅 Meet Santa Claus in a unique skating experience

❄️ Family-friendly festive fun in a winter wonderland setting

📸 Take photos with Santa on the ice

🎶 Enjoy Christmas music and sparkling lights at Willen Lake

⛸️ A magical way to celebrate the season in Milton Keynes

A Festive Experience for the Whole Family
Set beneath a beautiful marquee surrounded by twinkling lights, Willen On Ice transforms Willen Lake into a Christmas paradise. Perfect for families, friends, and festive fun-seekers, this special event offers a joyful chance to skate with the most famous man of the season.

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MK11 Open Mic Night
2025-12-23 20:00 UTC | MK11 Kiln Farm – Music Venue & Sports Bar, Keller Close, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LH
Every Tuesday at MK11 Live Music Venue and Sports Bar
Join MK11’s longest-running regular event, Open Mic & Jam Night, for a night of live music, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re a solo performer, part of a band, or just looking to enjoy some great music, this is the place to be.

Perform with the house band, join in on the jam, or showcase your own talents
All genres and abilities welcome, from full bands to solo acts, rappers, instrumentalists, spoken word, and more
Full backline provided—just bring your instruments
Open to all ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Kitchen open until 9 PM
Fully stocked bar available
Come to play, listen, and enjoy the vibrant local music scene at MK11!
