🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting
AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.
💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.
🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30
🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.
☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com
🚘 Linslade Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🛍 BUYERS - FROM 12PM
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS - FROM 11AM
(Pay on the day)
▪️Cars: £9.00
▪️Small vans: £12.00
▪️Large vans: £15.00
▪️Trailers: Plus £3.00
🪙 NOTE FOR BUYERS
Please keep notes to a minimum on the buyers gate, too many people use us for change. We struggle to get change just like everyone else.
FOOD & DRINK
✅️ Burgers van x 2
✅️ Doughnut van
✅️ Ice cream van
✅️ Coffee van
✅️ Pasty lady
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07487 293072
✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to give you an idea of what to expect.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
🙋♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free
*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us
🧚♀️ Flitwick Fairy Festival 2026
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🧚♂️ WHAT TO EXPECT
A celebration of tales of the fairies from the river flit with children’s crafts music and more.
✨ Mystical handmade wares
🌸 Flower faces
🎨 Face painting
🧶 Hair braiding
🪄 Free wand-making workshops
🚪 Fairy door making
📸 Photo opportunities
🧚 Storytelling with a “real-life” fairy
A warm, welcoming community event for families — come dressed as you are, or add a touch of magic if you wish.
Free entry.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: flitwickcarshow@hotmail.com
🚤 Model Boat Mayhem 2026 - Wickteed Park, Northamptonshire
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 10am – 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 10am – 4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This spectacular annual rally brings together one of the largest collection of model boats in the country. The event gathers enthusiasts from across the country to showcase, operate, and engage around the world of model boating. Find out more by heading to our website via the event link.
⛺️ WANT TO CAMP?
If you’re looking to stay the weekend, why not book onto Wicksteed Park’s campsite here.
📍LOCATION
Model Boat Lake at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🍻 Flitwick Cricket Club Beer Festival 2026
Time: 13:00 - 00:00
🍻 BEER FESTIVAL DETAILS
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm - 12am
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 1pm - 12am
▪️Sunday 24th May: 1pm - 12am
Our Beer Festival will run till midnight for 3 nights so make the most of this social event and the Bank Holiday! Cash and card accepted at the bar.
Please book the Beer Festival tickets in advance via the QR code, or alternatively purchasing from our Flitwick Cricket Club Bar.
Opening up Flitwick Cricket Club to local families, and the Bedfordshire Community.
🎟 BEER FESTIVAL TICKET COST:
Beer Festival Tickets are £7.50 (includes first Barrel Pint!)
BOOK TICKETS HERE
🎉 FAMILY FUN DAY - FREE ENTRY
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 1pm - 6pm
Family Fun Day is on Saturday from 1pm - 6pm, free entry! Please bring cash for children's activities. Card payments are accepted by a majority of stall holders.
✨️ Inflatables
✨️ Face painting
✨️ Tombola
✨️ Craft Stalls
✨️ Music
✨️ Games....and more!
We look forward to welcoming you!
🎉 Letchworth Food, Drink & Classic Car Festival 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May 2026: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May 2026: 10am - 5pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our amazing local businesses will be open as usual, with many offering special promotions and festival treats throughout the weekend. With classic cars & bikes on for both days.
🗓 SATURDAY - LEYES SQUARE
✨️ 11:00 AM – AMA Theatre
✨️ 12:00 PM – Big Big Magic Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:30 PM – BX Dance Academy
✨️3:00 PM – Garden City Samba
🗓 SUNDAY - LEYS SQUARE
✨️ 12:00 PM – Dinosaur Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Charlie Barron
✨️ 2:00 PM – Warriorz
🧚♀️ Bubble Fairy 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
▪️Character walkabouts 12pm - 1pm
▪️Free Circus Skills workshop in WYND
(6-8 The Wynd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EN)
🎊 Come along, enjoy everything the town centre has to offer, support local businesses and make the most of this exciting celebration of food, drink and community. Bring your friends, bring your family!
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, charges apply.
🎉 Letchworth Food, Drink & Classic Car Festival 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May 2026: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May 2026: 10am - 5pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our amazing local businesses will be open as usual, with many offering special promotions and festival treats throughout the weekend. With classic cars & bikes on for both days.
🗓 SATURDAY - LEYES SQUARE
✨️ 11:00 AM – AMA Theatre
✨️ 12:00 PM – Big Big Magic Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:30 PM – BX Dance Academy
✨️3:00 PM – Garden City Samba
🗓 SUNDAY - LEYS SQUARE
✨️ 12:00 PM – Dinosaur Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Charlie Barron
✨️ 2:00 PM – Warriorz
🧚♀️ Bubble Fairy 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
▪️Character walkabouts 12pm - 1pm
▪️Free Circus Skills workshop in WYND
(6-8 The Wynd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EN)
🎊 Come along, enjoy everything the town centre has to offer, support local businesses and make the most of this exciting celebration of food, drink and community. Bring your friends, bring your family!
🌸 Peony Flower Picking 2026- Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
💐 EVENT DETAILS
Wander through the fields, choose your favourite blooms, and create your own perfect bunch to take home (extra charge to entry)
Make a full day of it with fun for the whole family:
🚜 Go-karts, mini tractors & balance bikes (included)
🏖️ Sand pit & play areas (included)
🚂 Barrel train rides (£3pp)
🏰 Bouncy castles (£3pp
🍟FOOD & DRINK
Tasty treats from our Dutch kitchen and our farm kitchen serving your favourites.
🎟 ENTRY TICKET COST:
▪️Age 3 and above: £5.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️Book your tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm
🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham
Time: 14:00 - 18:40
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm
💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!
💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.
🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.
♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
