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Sunday 10 May (20)

🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🍗 Don’t miss our famous Sunday roasts — traditional, or with a Caribbean twist (Vegan also available) ! From 12-8pm at The Mulberry Bush, Kempston.
Eat in or takeaway.


📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.

💷 COST:
▪️
Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99

👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
07947 199377

🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only £1pp!


Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00

🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.

🕛 TIME:
1pm - 5pm

🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here

✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.

💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07564 208003

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 14:00 - 19:00

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Bedford - May 2026


Time: 12:00 - 18:15

🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this May 2026 to Mowsbury Park, Bedford. Join for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May
▪️Saturday 16th May
▪️Sunday 17th May

👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.

🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!

🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00

ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
Price Freeze 2026!

🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.

🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.

❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639

🌎 World Food Festival 2026 - Welwyn Garden Town Centre


Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🌍 WGC World Food Festival returns to Welwyn Garden City for a full weekend of flavour, entertainment and family fun!

Organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, this popular 2-day festival brings together award-winning food traders, world street food, live performances and plenty to keep all ages entertained.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th May: 11am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 11am - 6pm

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Prepare for a mouth-watering journey around the world with cuisines from across the globe. From Iraq/Persia, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, Greece, Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Italy and beyond, there’s something for every craving. Expect everything from sizzling stir-fries and gourmet burgers to paella, pizza, crepes, churros, dumplings, waffles, sweet treats and plant-based soul food.

🍹 FOOD & DRINK TRADERS
Confirmed names include Amani Kitchen, Chicken George, Avila London, Churros Boyz, Craft & Cleaver, El Asado, So Solid Sando, La Pitta Catering, Momo Nepalese Street Food, Maya Street Food, Punjabi Shack, The Jerk Hub, The Noodle & Dumpling Bar, Mama Mexican, Papa Paella, Yom and many more. Plus Banquet Inn Bars will be serving cold beers, prosecco, gin, spirits and mixers.

🎶 WORLD MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The World Music Stage will be packed with music and dance performances hosted by DJ Castro Afro, bringing feel-good sounds from Brazilian boogie funk and Colombian cumbia to salsa, Arabic disco and West African Afrobeats. You can also enjoy live music, street entertainment, cooking demonstrations and competitions throughout the day.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KIDS FUN ZONE
Families are well catered for with a Children’s Fun Zone outside The Howard Centre, featuring rides and attractions including a Ferris Wheel, trampolines, samba balloons, inflatable bumper cars, toxic wipe out and an inflatable slide.

So instead of staying in, head to Welwyn Garden City for a brilliant weekend of global flavours, community vibes and festival fun.

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
🗓 Saturday 9th May
Ample paid parking is available at:
▪️The Howard Centre
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Sainsbury’s
▪️Campus West

🗓 Sunday 10th May
Enjoy FREE parking in all Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks, including:
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Campus West
▪️Cherry Tree
▪️Campus East (Upper & Lower)

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
️ Phone: 01707 497930
📧 Email: bid@welwyngarden.co.uk

🚜 Stotfold Watermill Steam Fair & Country Show 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂✨ The 22nd Annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🤸‍♂️ Leighton Buzzard Inflatable Family Fun Days - May 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £10.00

🎉 Inflatables is coming back to Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club this May 2026!

AGES:

Children aged 2–12yrs ONLY

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May

🕥 SESSION TIMES:
▪️
10:30am – 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm – 5:00pm

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Unlimited access to ALL inflatables for your full session. No booking needed! Just turn up, pick a session and let the kids bounce until they’re worn out:

🅿️ FREE parking available
🚫 No dogs allowed
🚫 STRICTLY NO ADULTS ON INFLATABLES
💷 Bumper carz, trampolines & hook a duck (extra charge)

✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - PAY ON THE GATE
▪️
Child: £10 per child 
▪️Adults: Free

✈️ Shuttleworth Season Premier Air Show 2026


Time: 09:00 - 18:00

✈️ Kick off another season of action-packed air shows with the 2026 Season Premiere at Shuttleworth.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There’s nothing quite like the first show of the season. Feel the excitement and anticipation build ahead of the first show display of the year…

Enjoy a fantastic array of free ground activities from educational Discovery Zones to a vehicle parade and free fun fair. Take a moment to relax in Swiss Garden or catch a vintage bus to Shuttleworth House – your chance to have a good snoop around a Jacobean style mansion.

Then (the moment we’ve all been waiting for), experience the thrill of a stunning live air display from both visiting and Collection aircraft. With unparalleled flightline views and proximity, this is the closest you’ll get to these incredible aircraft in the UK.

We’ve got food to keep you fuelled, activities to keep the kids happy and a display that is sure to get your heart pumping – what more could you ask for?

✈️ FLYING DISPLAYS
▪️14:00 - 17:30 (approx)

📢 PLEASE NOTE:
All aircraft and vehicle appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

⛺️
WANT TO STAY THE NIGHT?
We offer a range of accommodation on site: Camping, 15 en-suite rooms in our Garden Suite, and The Flat at Shuttleworth House. You can find out more here.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adults: From £35 - £42
▪️Under 18: Free
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