Thursday 30 July (24)
🌸 Stockwood Garden Party 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tuesday 28th July: 11am - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 29th July: 11am - 3pm
▪️Thursday 30th July: 11am - 3pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a magical family adventure at Stockwood Discovery Centre, set within its beautiful gardens, play spaces and much-loved family-friendly surroundings.
Stroll the gardens, relax under the trees, and dive into a world of imagination where children can create, explore and connect with nature. From interactive workshops to joyful performances, it’s the perfect day out for families and friends.
🌱 Young Growers Gardening Club – hands-on planting and growing fun
🧚 Magical Fairy Encounters with Tiny T’s Theatre – storytelling, wishes and woodland magic
🎭 Live Shows Each Day – including Pidge’s Big Adventure, brand new show ROAR! (co-created with local Luton schools), plus special guests Junk Jodie & TreeTastic
🧩 Dig, Discover & Play – sensory, messy fun for curious minds
🎨 Creative Arts & Crafts – nature-inspired making with Culture Trust
🎈 Garden Games, Partytime & Bubbles! – relaxed fun for all ages
🪑 WHAT TO BRING
Bring a blanket, gather your loved ones and celebrate five wonderful years of the Stockwood Garden Party 💛
✅️ FREE ENTRY
No tickets required – just drop in and enjoy!
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
💘 Singles Evening For Ages 25 - 45 - Milton Keynes
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Sick of dating apps? If you're 25-45 and want to meet single people in real life, then join Solo Connects for our in person dating event!
Experience dating the way it was meant to be, real conversations, real connections, no apps required.
Don’t miss out on your chance to meet new people in a relaxed, friendly environment with 2 for £14 cocktails all evening!
📍LOCATION
Unity Place
200 Grafton Gate
Milton Keynes
MK9 1UP
What Three Words: //landings.passports.climate
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £11.55
Find out more via the event link.
