A landmark business and leisure hub has launched a Christmas calendar of events, with everything from wreath making and Christmas markets to parties and live music.

Christmas is coming early at Unity Place, with a programme of festive activities launching on November 16, keeping local businesses, independent makers and community partners in mind.

With a Christmas market, wreath-making workshop, live festive music, free mince pies, party nights, a gift-wrapping station and seasonal treats, there will be plenty of reasons to gather with friends, family and colleagues throughout November and December.

Festive dates for the diary

Friday 27 November | Wreath-making workshop - Create a festive wreath to take home at a workshop with local floral designer Rebecca Marsala, hosted in the Urban Food Market.

Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 December, 1–2pm | Festive live music and free mince pies - Enjoy Christmas band/choir performances in the Urban Food Market on both days, with free mince pies on offer for visitors.

Friday 4 December & Friday 11 December | Christmas joiner parties - Two organised party nights offer smaller teams and groups the chance to celebrate the season together at Unity Place.

Wednesday 9 December, 11am–3pm | Christmas Market - Shop from independent makers and small businesses offering unique gifts and festive finds. The market is free to visit.

Tuesday 15 December | Christmas gift wrapping - A festive wrapping station, delivered in collaboration with a local business, will help visitors tick another task off their Christmas lists.

Unity Place’s Christmas Wish Wall will invite visitors to write down a wish and spread a little kindness. Visitors can also sign up to the Unity Place newsletter for a chance to win £200 in vouchers to spend across Milton Keynes, helping to support local businesses.

Alongside the events programme, festive food and drinks will be available from the Urban Food Market, with decorations throughout the building from November 16. Unity Place offers a welcoming place for Christmas catch-ups, lunchtime treats and discovering local businesses.

For event details and bookings, visit www.unityplace.co.uk.