Christmas shopping by bus 28/11/2024
If like Arthur you're encouraged to get your shopping done by bus this year we've put together a great guide to the places you can travel by bus. This festive season, all single journeys are just £2, making it easier than ever to reach your favorite shops, markets, and events. Skip the hassle of parking, relax in comfort, and let us take you straight to the heart of the holiday magic. Travel smart and save!
Centre MK: Milton Keynes
The magic of Christmas is returning to centre:mk this November, and this year’s Grotto experience is more enchanting than ever! There’s a very secret Christmas story Santa likes to keep, about a little reindeer would you like to take a peep? His reindeer name is Norbert and although he’s very small, he has a GIANT DREAM, he’d like to share it with you all! So, if you’re fond of Christmas and can’t wait till Christmas Day, come join us for some festive fun, at centre:mk
The interactive performance begins with Elf Twinkletoes guiding families to a cosy seating area for the story to begin. Families are welcomed into Santa’s wondrous reindeer stable, where they can experience the story of Santa’s newest reindeer, Norbert, in a heartwarming, immersive adventure. Norbert is an adorable reindeer puppet, who communicates through his elf puppeteer, to interact with the children as his special story of Christmas magic unfolds. On their way to meet Santa, children will make reindeer food in the craft workshop to take home with them, before finally stopping off at Santa's Grotto for their intimate family visit, where they will have the opportunity to take a family photo with the big man himself and receive a gift!
Catch services 34 and 134. Find out more here
Harpur Centre: Bedford
Experience the magic of Christmas at Harpur Centre. Santa Claus is coming to town and he is so excited to meet all of the good boys and girls of Bedford in his Grotto, every Saturday and Sunday from the 23rd of November until the 15th of December. 23rd & 24th & 30th November + 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th December. Saturday, 10am – 5pm Children can meet Santa and receive a special gift on entry as well as capturing the special moment with a photo from Event-Photos. Grotto prices start at £4 per child.
Catch services 25, 42, 44, 68, 72, 73, 74. Find out more here
Luton Point: Enchanted Forest Grotto
At the entrance to the ‘Enchanted Forest’ you’ll be welcomed by a friendly Forest Elf who will guide the way along the magical forest path. The smallest guests will be invited to create their own wooden Christmas decoration and pose for a festive photo on the ‘Forest Throne’. Nestled amongst the trees, Father Christmas’ log cabin will be shining brightly ready to greet you for a one-on-one family meeting. Father Christmas will be in Central Square every weekend from Saturday 23rd November until Sunday 22nd December, when it will then be open daily until Christmas Eve.
Catch services 3, 30, 79, C, CX Hi
Frosts Garden Centre
Inspiring gardeners since 1946, Frosts is a family owned group of four award-winning centres offering a superb shopping destination, inspirational plant nurseries, great events calendar and beautiful restaurants. Both the Willington and Woburn Sands Centres offer a delightful range of Christmas decorations as well as a spellbinding Christmas Grotto.