🌱 Immerse yourself learning about wild edibles using all your senses on this outdoor course. at Tiddenfoot, Leighton Buzzard - 3 tapas included!

▪️AGES:
Suitable for adults and families with children over 5.

✨️ EVENT DETAILS
A 3 hour course on a circular outdoor walk. We'll be learning how to identify wild edible (and poisonous) plants, about plant families, and munching 3 tapas tasters on the way.
Mostly flat walk but one small section of uphill path. Cafe and toilets 5 min walk. Free parking.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult ticket 16+: £41.88
▪️Child ticket under 16: £14.25

💐 Over the weekend of 12th & 13th September 2016, you’ll be able to visit St Mary’s Church in Stotfold and take a look and the wonderful flower arrangements on display - all with a theme connected to our local groups, businesses & organisations!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 12th September: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 11am - 4pm

🌸 DETAILS 
With the help of some clever flower arrangers, a lot of imagination (and a lot of luck in our case!) these wonderful arrangements will be scattered around the church - think Christmas Tree Festival, but with flowers!  

Make a date on the calendar to take a walk round and see the church looking absolutely beautiful and no doubt, smelling amazing too! 

Refreshments available in the Church Hall.

FREE ENTRY!

🐐 All adult and child tickets are just £6 from 1-13 September 2026 at Hogshaw Farm in Buckinghamshire - enjoy all the fun of the Farm for less!

🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026

▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm

🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link

👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.

🎭 Step right up for Barnum at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 8 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026 - a dazzling, larger-than-life musical packed with spectacle, show tunes and circus magic.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 8+ Strictly no under 3s.

⏰️ RUN TIME
▪️ 2 hours 10 minutes including interval

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 8th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 9th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 10th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 11th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 12th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm

🎪 MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) takes centre stage as legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, this spectacular production features an extraordinary ensemble of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.

From ambitious dreams to breathtaking risks, Barnum’s story unfolds in a whirlwind of imagination, showbiz and larger-than-life entertainment. Audiences can expect delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.

🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Barnum first wowed UK audiences at the London Palladium, where Michael Crawford famously took to the tightrope night after night. Now Matt Rawle follows in those footsteps - and on to the wire - in a production bursting with theatrical flair.

Come follow the band with glorious music by multi-award winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble, featuring classic songs including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.

⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY
This show includes smoke, haze, gunshots, fire, loud noises, flashing lights, darkness, balloons and clowns, and depicts racism, slavery, and exploitation of human and animal performers in the 19th-century entertainment industry.

🎟 TICKET COST: From £15.60
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399 & Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this September 2026 at Broad Green, Cranfield. Join us for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th August
▪️Sunday 13th August

👦 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.

🍔 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

⛪️ St Swithuns Church Open will be open from 9am-5pm on Saturday 12th September 2026.

EVENT DETAILS
During the day visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the church, climb the tower (between 10am-2pm), bring children along for our stained glass window craft and friendship bracelet station, visit our pay-what-you-can cafe celebrating the international heritage of our congregation or join a heritage masterclass in traditional skills.

SCHEDULE FOR CLASSES
🧶 11am: Knitting/Crochet for Beginners
🖼 1pm: Art for Beginners
🔔 2pm: Bell Ringing - Come and Try Session
🌸 3pm: Floral Art Workshop

Classes are free to join and donations can be made on the day.

✅️ BOOKING PREFERED
If you would like to join a class please book by:

ℹ️ Booking email:

♿️ Accessibility details
Our church has a gravel path and the main entrance has a ramp to the main area of the church. Those with accessibility needs may drive up the path to the church door, however parking by the door may not be available on the day. The toilets are down a step in the church rooms, if you require access please let us know and we can open the fire exit on the Rectory side. The church has a mostly smooth, old stone floor which has natural wear causing some unevenness & steps up to the chancel. The Tower is unsuitable for any additional accessibility needs due to it's construction in the 13th century.

⛪️ Come along and discover the history and heritage of All Saints’ Church in Houghton Regis on Saturday 12th September 2026, 10am – 4pm. With a day of family-friendly activities, church tours and heritage displays.

🏰 The Tower is Open!
Yes – the church tower will be open, weather permitting.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun & Hands-On Activities
Children’s Heritage Trail:
✨️ Brass rubbings
✨️ Make your own Gothic Arch
✨️ Quiz – match the mason’s tools
✨️ Stained glass window art
✨️ Design your own Knight’s Armour
✨️ Tours of the church
✨️ Heritage displays
✨️ Visit the tomb

☕ Refreshments
There will also be lots of cake, coffee, tea and drinks available during the day.

A lovely opportunity to explore one of Houghton Regis’s historic buildings while enjoying activities for the whole family. 

🚘 Come to The Red Lion, Upper Sundon car show on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 11am.

🍔 DETAILS 
All cars welcome and free entry!
Food available and bar open! 

🚍 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬!
Once again Northampton Transport Heritage (NTH) will be back for their 5th year running classic buses on old town routes as part of the National Heritage Open Days 2026 celebrations.

🗓 DETAILS
▪️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Saturday 12th September 2026
▪️Time: 10am – 4pm
▪️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Market Square, Daventry
▪️𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: FREE bus rides with optional purchase of a bus brochure which costs £3.

🚍 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: There will be a variety of classic and heritage vehicles operating FREE bus rides out to the local villages and back to the town centre. You can go on as many bus rides as you wish and even get off, have a walk round and catch the next bus back into town.

There will also be a static display in Market Square that you can look round and enjoy plus take photos.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO...
We will do our best to accommodate everyone, but please remember that most of the buses are from times past so we cannot carry wheelchairs, buggies or prams on the buses. Most will have steps at the entrance so please bear this in mind before boarding the buses. For more information visit our website.

🥙 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧:
The annual Daventry Foodies Market will also be taking place in the town centre for you to enjoy on the same day as well! Lots of yummy local independent food stalls and free family friendly  entertainment.

📍𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘:
Buses will depart from outside the Plume of Feather pub on Abbey Street at 10 minute intervals between 10am and 4pm with a static display in Market Square. Buses will be travelling to Badby, Staverton, Braunston, Welton or Ashby St Ledgers and Weedon.

📘 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘 OPTIONAL:
A bus brochure featuring the timetable can be purchased on the day for £3 from the the NTH stand which will be opposite Market Square – in front of Murati’s restaurant/Burton Memorial.

😌 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
Whilst our heritage buses may not be as accessible as modern vehicles, some are easier to board for those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) than others, and with that in mind we are thrilled to announce that during Northampton Transport Heritage's visit to Daventry we will have dedicated journeys to those with SEND. These routes are fairly short, calm in terms of traffic and passenger numbers and onboard there will be an even more relaxed atmosphere than usual. Attendees with SEND are of course welcome on every single bus journey of the day and should you need assistance to board or advice about route suitability, our volunteers and drivers are always on hand to help.

ℹ️ SEND 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘:
Travel on these SEND services is on a first come first served basis. Please collect a ticket from our information point stall at the top of the High Street outside Murati’s near the Burton Memorial to ensure your seat.

🗓 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦
(JOURNEY 20/25 MINS)
Daventry Market Square 
(opposite the Church):
10:30, 11:30, 14:30 & 15:30

ℹ️ 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: You are carried at your own risk and the vehicle owners, drivers or event organisers accept no responsibility for any loss or damage or injury as a result. We regret that we cannot carry dogs (other than assistance dogs), wheelchairs, buggies or prams on the buses. Whilst we will make every effort to maintain the advertised time table, the vehicles can be temperamental, so please be patient in the event of a delay or any cancellation. We cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by operating failure either within or beyond our control. 

*All vehicles and journeys are subject to availability, change, cancellation and crew availability without prior notice.

🎡 Smiths Fun Fair is coming to Houghton Regis on the Green this September 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 10th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 11th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 12th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 1pm - 7pm

🗓 STANDARD PRICE DAYS
▪️Friday 11th September
▪️Saturday 12th September
⭐️ 1 token = £1.00
⭐️ Buy 20 → get 5 FREE
⭐️ Buy 40 → get 10 FREE

🤑 REDUCED PRICE DAYS
▪️Thursday 10th September
▪️Sunday 13th September
⭐️ 1 token = 50p
⭐️ 20 tokens = £10
⭐️ 40 tokens = £20

🎢 RIDE LINE-UP
✅ Dodgems
✅ Waltzer
✅ Sizzler
✅ Tango
✅ Velocity
✅ Frogs
✅ Extreme
✅ And much more ....

Autumn fun for all the family — come along, grab your tokens and enjoy all the thrills!

ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase if any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.