Bedford festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Bedford & Luton

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Bedford & Luton. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 4 events across Bedford & Luton
  • Updated 7 October 2026

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4 Christmas events in Bedford

4 family Christmas events across 3 venues in Bedford & Luton. The first is on Tuesday 1 December, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.

5–24 Dec

Christmas at Mead Open Farm

Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals

  • Mead Open Farm, Billington
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

11–24 Dec

Santa At Stockwood

Santa's grotto

  • Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
  • Up to 10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Bedford & LutonMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Bedford

Where can we meet Santa in Bedford?

4 Santa's grottos are listed in Bedford.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Bedford?

4 events in Bedford suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Bedford?

4 events in Bedford welcome babies under one.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Bedford?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Bedford are on that day.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Bedford?

3 events in Bedford are indoors — handy if the weather turns.