Thursday 03 July (11)
🎊 Bedford Summer Sessions 2025 - Simple Minds
Time: 17:00
▪️DOORS OPEN: 5PM
SPECIAL GUESTS
🤩 Alison Moyet
🤩 KT Turnstall
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
▪️Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket.
▪️Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.
🚫 WHAT NOT TO BRING
No food, bottles or cans may be brought in to the venue. No illegal substances.No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices may be brought in to the venue. Smoking is allowed at the venue.
🎟 TICKET PRICE - BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
▪️General Admission Ticket: £64.40 each
▪️4 Day Pass 10/07/25 - 13/07/25: £198.00 each
▪️Wheelchair Accessible: £64.40
▪️ The Terraced Garden VIP Ticket
Open detailed description for: The Terraced Garden VIP Ticket: £244.20 each
🪙 VIP TICKET INFORMATION
The Terrace Garden VIP is our premium option which includes access to the main concert arena & the below:
⭐️ Fast track entry into the arena.
⭐️ Access to the exclusive garden zone & raised decked viewing platform for premium views of the stage.
⭐️ Club style furniture and tables set on the decked viewing platform.
⭐️ A welcome drink on arrival of wine, beer or soft drink.
⭐️ Delicious bowl food included.
⭐️ Private garden bar.
⭐️ Souvenir VIP event lanyard.
⭐️ Premium toilet facilities.
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🌳🧒 Parent & Toddler Woodland Sensory Sessions 2025 - Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
▪️AGE: Wolflings Woodland Sensory is for Preschool Children ranging from 2-5 years of age.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Thursdays (term time)
▪️10.30am - 12 noon
🐦 WHAT TO EXPECT
Set in the heart of a magical woodland children will be immersed in activities like scavenging, messy mud play, creative art using a multitude of natural tools, fire building, cooking, all while being captivated by the sounds of birds and the steady waters flowing from the nearby streams.
🌱 Wonder and curiosity will guide and connect your child with nature through touch, sight, sound, smell, and even taste (perhaps sampling wild berries or herbs under supervision).
The setting provides a calm, nurturing ambiance, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy overhead, inviting the children to embrace a holistic approach to learning that stimulates their senses, fosters connection to the natural world, and nurtures their holistic development.
📍LOCATION: Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 13th March
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 3rd April
▪️Thursday 1st May
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 5th June
▪️Thursday 12th June
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 10th July
🎟 PAY AS YOU GO TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK:
▪️1 Adult 1 Child: £9.50
▪️1 Adult 2 children: £15.00
☎️ Phone: 07377423546
🎤 Open Mic Night at The Dukes, Heath & Reach
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🛎 WANT TO BOOK A ROOM?
We have 4 double ensuite stable rooms, each have access to our 28 space free carpark monitored by CCTV. As seen on Hotel Inspector.
🌐 THE DUKES WEBSITE
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
📧 Email: info@thedukes.uk.com
🎶🎱 Music Bingo...cash prizes at The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Price: £2.00
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
Please book on the the Kings Reach website via the Event Link below. In the comments, request music bingo and you will be allocated a suitable table.
😋 FOOD
The full menu is available in the bar area.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 19:30 - 23:00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 4th September
▪️Thursday 2nd October
▪️Thursday 6th November
▪️Thursday 4th December
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
😌 Summer Wellness Evening of Facial Oil Making, Yoga and Breathwork in the Sunset - Wilden, Bedfordshire
Time: 18:30 - 21:00 Price: £30.00
😌 ABOUT
Vida Wellness is a dynamic mum and daughter duo fuelled by passion and purpose, bringing a fresh take on wellness. Vida Wellness use mindset and movement to help you elevate your energy, embrace your potential and above all enjoy the journey - with a little fun along the way. Join Vida for an evening of yoga and breathwork, combining the power of movement and breath to create a truly holistic experience.
Tarro Skincare will be hosting a workshop on making plant-based organic facial oils for summer skincare exploring the wonderful array of antioxidant-rich oils and understand which oils offer real protection for the skin in the summer. This is an opportunity for you to blend your own formulation to take home and add to your summer skincare routine.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £30
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact here via email.
🤩 Travelling Through Greensands - Free Exhibition! (Sandy)
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Since Summer 2024, Full House Theatre have been working alongside children and young people on a project focussed on the stories and identities of families living on Traveller sites in Greensand Country. They have been regularly visiting three sites collaborating with the community on a range of creative activities that explore culture, place and heritage. This June 2025 as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month, they are visiting local schools and taking their creativity on tour, with a co-curated exhibition in local libraries.
🗓 2025 TOUR DATES & VENUES
🔸️18th June – 24th June: Leighton Buzzard Library (24th June viewing till around 12pm)
🔸️24th June – 1st July: Biggleswade Library
🔸️1st July – 8th July: Sandy Library
(8th July viewing till around 1:30pm)
🕘 LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
▪️Saturday: 9am - 4pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The free exhibition will be accessible to the public to view during library opening hours.
🖼 LOCAL ARTISTS INFO
Full House have had a wonderful time producing and leading the project and have been fortunate to collaborate with some amazing local artists:
▪️Photography: Shaun Armstrong
▪️Exhibition Co-Creation lead and Artist: Ross Bolwell-Williams
▪️Artist: Stephanie Papapavlou
👀 VIEW 'SPIRIT TO PLAY'
You can view Shaun Armstrong’s 'Spirit to Play' gallery here:
https://www.shaunarmstrong.com/.../spirit-to-play-the...
This project is funded by Historic England as part of their Everyday Heritage programme.
🎭 Beauty and the Beast Junior at Biggleswade Academy
Time: 19:00 - 21:30
If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
▪️Doors open: 18:30
▪️Show Starts: 19:00
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £10
▪️Children (under 13): £6
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children (under 13): £25
Alternate Dates
🔸️Thursday 3rd July 2025 - 19:00
🔸️Friday 4th July 2025 - 19:00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
Any queries about tickets please email: emdodge@biggleswadeacademy.org
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
Discover Local Venues
Events you missed today ...
🤭 Tropic Of Laughter Comedy Night at Ollie Vees, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £5.00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Running on the 1st Thursday of every month at 8pm with Tropical Rum Cocktails served until midnight.
Ages: Over 18s only please!
🎟 TICKETS COST: £5
Secure a seat by booking in advance!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Tel: 01525 851 726
📧 Email: ollieveestikilounge@gmail.com
Friday 04 July (16)
🎶 CHILFEST 2025 in Tring
Time: 15:00 - 23:00
🤩 Friday, gates open at 2:30 pm and the first act will begin at 3:30 pm
🤩 Saturday, gates open at 12 pm and the first act will begin at 1:30 pm
Perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends, Chillfest is your go-to destination for laid-back vibes, while grooving to live music under into the evening, or sampling local eats and treats, Chillfest offers something for everyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Live Music & DJs
✨️Rides & Games
✨️Street Food & Drink Stalls
✨️Bonfires, Light Displays & More
🔸️15:30 The Marley Experience - Bob Marley
🔸️16:40 Flash - Queen
🔸️17:55 Duran - Duran Duran
🔸️19:10 Bootleg BeeGees - BeeGees
🔸️20:35 Blur2 - Blur
🔸️22:00 Noasis - Oasis
Saturday will see Chilfest's mainstage graced with your favourite brands from the 80s and 90s. Click here for Saturday's event description and prices: https://whatsupbeds.com/events/11232
🎟 FRIDAY TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adult Tickets: £35
▪️Child Tickets (16 and under): £18
▪️Family Tickets (2 Adults & 2 Children): £90
▪️VIP Adults only: £80
▪️Luxury Loo Pass (Friday): £10.99
🎟 WEEKEND TICKET PRICES:
▪️Weekend Adult: £97
▪️VIP Weekend Adult: £193
▪️VIP Weekend Loo Pass: £21.99
NOTE: There is a £1.50 booking fee applied to each
🅿️ VIP TICKET HOLDERS
All VIP guests must enter the car park via the top of Cow Lane (A4251).
Important Notice:
Access from the bottom of Cow Lane (Station Road) will be closed. The middle section of Cow Lane is shut to vehicles throughout the event.
🅿️ PREMIUM CAR PARK
Charge: £10 (Cash Only)
Location: Same access route as above via the top of Cow Lane
🅿️ CHILFEST MAIN CAR PARK
Car Park Charge: £8 (Cash only)
Access: From the bottom of Cow Lane (Station Road end)
Important: No access from the top of Cow Lane (A4251). The middle section of Cow Lane will be closed to vehicles during the event.
🚖 TAXI & DROP-OFF INFORMATION
Taxis and drop-offs follow the same directions as general traffic.
Taxis can only access the car park via the top of Cow Lane.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN TRING?
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💃An Evening with Magenta Slipperz at The Bell in Sandy
Time: 19:30
😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN LEIGHTON BUZZARD 2025
- 21:00
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 7th March
▪️Friday 4th April
▪️Friday 2nd May
▪️Friday 6th June
▪️Friday 4th July
▪️Friday 1st August
▪️Friday 5th September
▪️Friday 3rd October
🧒 Free Dough Club at Houghton Regis Library
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
AGES: Suitable for 2+ years.
2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 7th March
▪️Friday 4th April
▪️Friday 2nd May
▪️Friday 6th June
▪️Friday 4th July
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🎶 Soca Feeling at Six's Club, Bedford
Time: 18:00
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN BEDFORD?
Want to stay a night in Bedford, there are some great deals below in the link:
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🚘 Fuelled Collective Monthly Meet C&M The Bowl in Houghton Conquest
Time: 17:00 - 22:00
😎 WHO ARE FUELLED COLLECTIVE:
It goes without saying that this is a static event as with all of our meets. As C&M say - Don't be a dick!
🗓 MULTIPLE OTHER DATES:
▪️Friday 2nd May 2025
▪️Friday 6th June 2025
▪️Friday 4th July 2025
▪️Friday 1st August 2025
▪️Friday 5th September 2025
▪️Friday 3rd October 2025
👀 FIND THEM ON: Facebook and instagram @fuelledcollective.
🎨 FREE - Puggle Club at The Higgins, Bedford (ages 5 & under)
▪️AGE INFORMATION
Please be aware some activities might not be suitable for under 24 months.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, come and join in the fun.
🕚 DROP-IN SESSION TIMES
Drop-in anytime, stay as long as you like.
▪️10:30 - 12:00
▪️1:00 - 14:30
🗓 2025 PUGGLE CLUB DATES
🔸️Friday 11th April
🔸️Friday 2nd May
🔸️Friday 6th June
🔸️Friday 4th July
🔸️Friday 1st August
🔸️Friday 5th September
✅️ DROP IN, NO BOOKING REQUIRED
All activities are subject to availability, if the room is getting a bit full, we might ask you to wait until there is space.
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
For accessibility information click here.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
