Thursday 12 March (16)
🌳 Free Parking at The Lodge, RSPB Sandy (With a National Lottery Ticket/Scratch Card))
Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 07:00 - 19:00
🌳 FREE PARKING USUALLY £7.50 (FOR NON MEMBERS) AT RSPB LODGE IN SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE WITH SELECTED DATES IN MARCH 2026 INCLUDING MOTHERS DAY!
🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.
ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.
🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.
ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.
🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to Free parking for one car between on 7th-15th March 2026 inclusive. You must display proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.
✅️ Nature Trails
✅️ Visitor Centre
✅ Playground
️✅️ Shop
✅️ Viewpoint
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs in the visitor centre except assistance dogs, dogs can be walked on a lead along the bridleway on the Skylark Trail. A water bowl is available at the Gatehouse.
ℹ️ FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
📍 LOCATION
RSPB LODGE
The Heath, Potton Rd, Sandy SG19 2DL
👍 MORE INFO ABOUT THIS OFFER
Click the event link for more information.
👩💼 Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE: Powered by Experience - University of Bedfordshire, Luton
Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
🎤 On Thursday 12 March 2026, the University of Bedfordshire will welcome award-winning speaker, tech leader and social entrepreneur, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE for an exciting free public event (pre-event registration is required).
👩💼 WHAT TO EXPECT
Anne-Marie will join a panel of students and staff to explore leadership, career transitions, and more. Drawing on her experience in STEM/STEAM, and in line with the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, the panel will reflect on equity and equality and how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of work.
🎫 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free and attendees can join either in person at the University’s Luton Campus or watch live online.
🎟 In person tickets: Click here
🎟 Online viewing: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@beds.ac.uk
👩💼 WHAT TO EXPECT
Anne-Marie will join a panel of students and staff to explore leadership, career transitions, and more. Drawing on her experience in STEM/STEAM, and in line with the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, the panel will reflect on equity and equality and how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of work.
🎫 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free and attendees can join either in person at the University’s Luton Campus or watch live online.
🎟 In person tickets: Click here
🎟 Online viewing: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@beds.ac.uk
🎠 St Neots Funfair - March 2026
Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🎡 The Funfair is back in St Neots on the Riverside Car Park this March 2026. Bring the family for a fun afternoon out.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 12th March: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 13th March: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 14th March: 1pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 15th March: 1pm - 7pm
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day.
🎫 HAPPY HOUR PRICES:
Large rides - £2.50
Children's rides - £2
Dodgems - £3 per car
Other attractions may vary
🎟 REGULAR PRICES:
▪️Large rides - £3.00
▪️Children's rides - £2.50
▪️Dodgems - £4 per car
▪️Other attractions may vary
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 12th March: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 13th March: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 14th March: 1pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 15th March: 1pm - 7pm
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day.
🎫 HAPPY HOUR PRICES:
Large rides - £2.50
Children's rides - £2
Dodgems - £3 per car
Other attractions may vary
🎟 REGULAR PRICES:
▪️Large rides - £3.00
▪️Children's rides - £2.50
▪️Dodgems - £4 per car
▪️Other attractions may vary
🤩 Art Town Extra - Indoor drop-in sessions (ages 11- 17) Houghton Regis
Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
🤩 Art Town Extra - Come along every Thursday's this March 2026, drop-in, chill out and get creative. Try something new, get involved in fun activities with local artists, hang out with friends, or do your own thing. The choice is yours.
▪️AGE: For ages 11-17
😊 ABOUT
Feel free to come any time from 6pm-8pm and stay for as long as you like. Free, fun, zero pressure.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 12th March
▪️Thursday 19th March
▪️Thursday 26th March
🕕 TIME
▪️Indoor drop-in sessions: 6pm-8pm
✍️ REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We will be asking young people to complete a registration form at the session. If you wish to do this in advance, please head to the Art Town page of the Full House Theatre website via the event link below.
📍LOCATION
All Saints View, Houghton Regis, LU5 5LP
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
▪️AGE: For ages 11-17
😊 ABOUT
Feel free to come any time from 6pm-8pm and stay for as long as you like. Free, fun, zero pressure.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 12th March
▪️Thursday 19th March
▪️Thursday 26th March
🕕 TIME
▪️Indoor drop-in sessions: 6pm-8pm
✍️ REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We will be asking young people to complete a registration form at the session. If you wish to do this in advance, please head to the Art Town page of the Full House Theatre website via the event link below.
📍LOCATION
All Saints View, Houghton Regis, LU5 5LP
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
🎪 Circus Zyair March 2026 - Milton Keynes
Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 17:00
🎪 Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes.
🎪 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 11th March: 7.45pm
▪️Thursday 12th March: 5pm & 7.45pm
▪️Friday 13th March: 5pm & 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 14th March: 11am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 15th March: 11am & 3pm
🤑 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY DEAL
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £6.99pp on Wed 11 & Thurs 12 March 2026.
▪️Other day discount
It will cost £12.99pp on the other days when using the discount code FB50.
🤑 SAVE MONEY ON FRIDAY AT 5PM OR 7.45PM
You can save money by purchasing a Groupon deal for this day and time, saving you 62% - 64% off of the usual ticket price plus add the code MUM and get even more discount when checking out.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️All tickets: £15.99
▪️Friday 13th March at 5pm/7.45pm deal: Click here
👶 UNDER 2'S
Everybody aged two years old and above requires a ticket to enter the circus big top. Munchkins under two years old are admitted free of charge provided that they sit on a parent or guardians lap and do not occupy a seat.
👶 PUSHCHAIRS
Fire regulations prohibit prams and pushchairs from being taken into the circus big top. There is a small area to leave them in the foyer at your own risk.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0333 666 4466
📧 Email: info@circus-zyair.co.uk
▪️Wednesday 11th March: 7.45pm
▪️Thursday 12th March: 5pm & 7.45pm
▪️Friday 13th March: 5pm & 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 14th March: 11am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 15th March: 11am & 3pm
🤑 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY DEAL
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £6.99pp on Wed 11 & Thurs 12 March 2026.
▪️Other day discount
It will cost £12.99pp on the other days when using the discount code FB50.
🤑 SAVE MONEY ON FRIDAY AT 5PM OR 7.45PM
You can save money by purchasing a Groupon deal for this day and time, saving you 62% - 64% off of the usual ticket price plus add the code MUM and get even more discount when checking out.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️All tickets: £15.99
▪️Friday 13th March at 5pm/7.45pm deal: Click here
👶 UNDER 2'S
Everybody aged two years old and above requires a ticket to enter the circus big top. Munchkins under two years old are admitted free of charge provided that they sit on a parent or guardians lap and do not occupy a seat.
👶 PUSHCHAIRS
Fire regulations prohibit prams and pushchairs from being taken into the circus big top. There is a small area to leave them in the foyer at your own risk.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0333 666 4466
📧 Email: info@circus-zyair.co.uk
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Friday 13 March (4)
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
🐑 Children Go For £5 at Thrift Farm - Milton Keynes
Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🧒 Enjoy all the farm park has to offer for just £5.00 per child per day! Entrance into the Farm Park, also includes both outdoor & indoor play.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd February to 22nd March 2026
▪️Enter the Farm Park any time between 10am and 15:30pm.
▪️The farm closes at 5pm.
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Disability Plus Carer: £14
▪️Under 18 months: Free
▪️ Animal Feed (optional): £1.00
ℹ️ INFORMATION
You may book on the day. There is a £1.00 per person booking fee when booked on the door.
Some events may become full therefore, it is recommended to book prior to your visit to avoid dissapointment. Please note we do not accept cash. Click on the event link for more information and to book tickets.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 501733
▪️Enter the Farm Park any time between 10am and 15:30pm.
▪️The farm closes at 5pm.
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Disability Plus Carer: £14
▪️Under 18 months: Free
▪️ Animal Feed (optional): £1.00
ℹ️ INFORMATION
You may book on the day. There is a £1.00 per person booking fee when booked on the door.
Some events may become full therefore, it is recommended to book prior to your visit to avoid dissapointment. Please note we do not accept cash. Click on the event link for more information and to book tickets.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 501733
🌳 Free Parking at The Lodge, RSPB Sandy (With a National Lottery Ticket/Scratch Card))
Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 07:00 - 19:00
🌳 FREE PARKING USUALLY £7.50 (FOR NON MEMBERS) AT RSPB LODGE IN SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE WITH SELECTED DATES IN MARCH 2026 INCLUDING MOTHERS DAY!
🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.
ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.
🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.
ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.
🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to Free parking for one car between on 7th-15th March 2026 inclusive. You must display proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.
✅️ Nature Trails
✅️ Visitor Centre
✅ Playground
️✅️ Shop
✅️ Viewpoint
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs in the visitor centre except assistance dogs, dogs can be walked on a lead along the bridleway on the Skylark Trail. A water bowl is available at the Gatehouse.
ℹ️ FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
📍 LOCATION
RSPB LODGE
The Heath, Potton Rd, Sandy SG19 2DL
👍 MORE INFO ABOUT THIS OFFER
Click the event link for more information.
🏛 Free Entry to Wrest Park (with a National Lottery Ticket/Scratch Card) - March 2026
Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🏛 National Lottery has teamed up with a number of venues over the country where you can get free entry or reduced tickets on selected dates in March 2026.
🌸 ABOUT THIS OFFER
Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire is one of these venues which you can visit for free with a National lottery ticket or a National Lottery scratch card. This is an English Heritage venue so if you are a member you go free anyway.
🗓 2026 DATES INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER
▪️This offer will run on 7–8 March & 11–15 March 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm.
👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Booking in advance is not required.
You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but if you’d like to you can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26.
ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING & IMPORTANT INFO:
▪️Remember to bring proof of purchase of a National Lottery game with you to show on the day. One Lottery game allows access for one adult and two children, but please book a separate ticket for each visitor.
▪️One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to One adult and two children.
▪️All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratchcards, purchased in-store and online / via app, qualify to redeem this offer.
▪️You can redeem your free entry at participating sites only.
▪️Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game must be presented at the admissions desk on arrival and can be either a hard-copy or digital ticket. Pre-booked tickets will not be valid without proof of purchase of a National Lottery game.
ℹ️ T&C's
For all the terms & conditions click here.
✅️ Scenic walks
✅ Play Park
️✅ Free parking
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Dog friendly areas (on a lead)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY LINK FOR INFO
Click here for accessibility info.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0370 3331181
🌸 ABOUT THIS OFFER
Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire is one of these venues which you can visit for free with a National lottery ticket or a National Lottery scratch card. This is an English Heritage venue so if you are a member you go free anyway.
🗓 2026 DATES INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER
▪️This offer will run on 7–8 March & 11–15 March 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm.
👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Booking in advance is not required.
You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but if you’d like to you can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26.
ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING & IMPORTANT INFO:
▪️Remember to bring proof of purchase of a National Lottery game with you to show on the day. One Lottery game allows access for one adult and two children, but please book a separate ticket for each visitor.
▪️One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to One adult and two children.
▪️All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratchcards, purchased in-store and online / via app, qualify to redeem this offer.
▪️You can redeem your free entry at participating sites only.
▪️Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game must be presented at the admissions desk on arrival and can be either a hard-copy or digital ticket. Pre-booked tickets will not be valid without proof of purchase of a National Lottery game.
ℹ️ T&C's
For all the terms & conditions click here.
✅️ Scenic walks
✅ Play Park
️✅ Free parking
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Dog friendly areas (on a lead)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY LINK FOR INFO
Click here for accessibility info.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0370 3331181
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