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16 September 2026
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Santa’s Grotto

Father Christmas in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas takes up residence in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas is taking up his annual residence at the Harpur Centre from this Saturday - and he's looking forward to welcoming the town's children into his festive Grotto...
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Christmas Lights in Bedford town at night

A host of free family events this festive season in Bedford

The traditional Christmas light switch-on in Bedford town centre will take place on Saturday 19 November, signalling the official start of the festive season. Throughout the day...
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The Harpur Centre’s Wishing Tree is back, and Santa’s Grotto has gone high tech…

After a challenging year for everyone, the Elves at Bedford's Harpur Centre have had to get extra creative to ensure that they're still able to spread festive cheer this December, declaring...
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Find the best festive fun and where to meet Santa Claus in Bedford this Christmas

Now that the Christmas light switch-on has taken place, the festive season in Bedford has officially started and some all-important decisions need to be...
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Father Christmas says he’s feeling festive as Christmas arrives in Bedford

The main man himself, Father Christmas, has been speaking to the Bedford Independent ahead of opening his grotto in the Harpur Shopping Centre tomorrow...
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