🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎡 The excitement is back! Smiths Funfair returns to Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead this Spring Bank Holiday 2026. The park will be transformed into a hub of thrills, laughter, and classic fairground entertainment.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🎉 MAY FEST 2026 - COM Church, Dunstable
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🎉 Join COM Church, Dunstsble this May Half Term from 26th–28th May 2026 for THREE days of festival.
✨ FREE Roller Disco
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏀 Basketball Workshops
🎤 Community Choir
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎶 DJs & Live Music
🎡 Fairground Games
☕ COM Cafe
✨ FREE Roller Disco
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏀 Basketball Workshops
🎤 Community Choir
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎶 DJs & Live Music
🎡 Fairground Games
☕ COM Cafe
🛼 May Fest Day 1 - Tuesday 26th May - Roller Disco: 10am
Join us for Day 1 of our May Fest at COM Church! Tuesday's theme is Roller Disco, so come ready for a fun-filled time - no need to bring your own skates. Our coffee shop will be open, and a live DJ will be setting the atmosphere.
🐰 May Fest Day 2 - Wednesday 27th May - Petting Zoo / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 2 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re welcoming our community to enjoy fun, games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge. There’s something for everyone, including a petting zoo from 12-2pm, arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎶 May Fest Day 3 - Thursday 28th May - Community Choir / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 3 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re bringing the community together once again for a day full of fun, with games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge.
A special highlight of the day is our choir workshop, where you can learn to sing in harmony and be part of a community choir - no experience needed, just come and join in.
Alongside this, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET!
It’s a fantastic event for the whole family and not to be missed. Get your FREE tickets today via the event link and come be part of the fun!
Join us for Day 1 of our May Fest at COM Church! Tuesday's theme is Roller Disco, so come ready for a fun-filled time - no need to bring your own skates. Our coffee shop will be open, and a live DJ will be setting the atmosphere.
🐰 May Fest Day 2 - Wednesday 27th May - Petting Zoo / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 2 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re welcoming our community to enjoy fun, games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge. There’s something for everyone, including a petting zoo from 12-2pm, arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎶 May Fest Day 3 - Thursday 28th May - Community Choir / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 3 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re bringing the community together once again for a day full of fun, with games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge.
A special highlight of the day is our choir workshop, where you can learn to sing in harmony and be part of a community choir - no experience needed, just come and join in.
Alongside this, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET!
It’s a fantastic event for the whole family and not to be missed. Get your FREE tickets today via the event link and come be part of the fun!
👨🔬 Ministry of Science Live - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 12:30
👨🔬 Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back at Grove Theatre, Dunstable and more explosive than ever!
🕧 SESSION TIMES : 12:30pm & 3:30pm
💨 EVENT DETAILS
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
🕧 SESSION TIMES : 12:30pm & 3:30pm
💨 EVENT DETAILS
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!
💥 Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!
💥 Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!
🤩 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £17.50
▪️NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
▪️NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🛒 Little City- Marston Moretaine Forest Centre
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 11:00 - 14:30 Price: £9.00
🛒 Little City is an entirely mobile role play city for the under 6’s to explore and enjoy, coming to the Forest Centre on Thursday 28th May 2026.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With bespoke backdrops and specially selected high-quality toys and equipment, your child can fully immerse themselves in their own world and welcome you in too!
Toddlers and pre-schoolers are our biggest observers: they have watched us as adults in the supermarket, post letters in the post office and style our hair. At Little City your little ones can ‘be’ grown ups: where nothing is off limits, they can be the hairdresser, the firefighter, the builder, the café owner and much, much more!
🕚 There are two time slots to choose from:
▪️11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
▪️13:00 PM – 14:30 PM
🅿️ PARKING
There will be a car parking charge at this event
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With bespoke backdrops and specially selected high-quality toys and equipment, your child can fully immerse themselves in their own world and welcome you in too!
Toddlers and pre-schoolers are our biggest observers: they have watched us as adults in the supermarket, post letters in the post office and style our hair. At Little City your little ones can ‘be’ grown ups: where nothing is off limits, they can be the hairdresser, the firefighter, the builder, the café owner and much, much more!
🕚 There are two time slots to choose from:
▪️11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
▪️13:00 PM – 14:30 PM
🅿️ PARKING
There will be a car parking charge at this event
🎟 TICKET COST: £9.00 per child
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🚂 Leighton Buzzard Railway - May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🌞 All-Aboard for May Half-Term 2026 fun at the Leighton Buzzard Railway!
Looking for something fun to do with the family during May half-term? Well we’ve got a week made for you; two-train days, mid week services and a visit from Chase!
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a six mile return journey from Pages Park behind one of our 100 year old steam locomotives!
Explore the historic Stonehenge Works, with its industrial heritage, children’s play area, craft shop, and light refreshments.
At Pages Park, visit a real Engine Shed, browse our shop, and treat yourself to delicious food and drink from Curiositea Rooms.
🗓 2026 DATES
💙 Sunday 24th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
💙 Monday 25th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
❤️ Wednesday 27th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
❤️ Thursday 28th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
🐶 Sunday 31st May - a special Paw Patrol themed day, with a visit from CHASE!
(10:00am - 4:40pm)
🐶 SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
Join us on Sunday 31st May as we welcome CHASE from Paw Patrol to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, where after an exhilerating non-stop train ride, everyone’s favourite police pup will be waiting to meet you and your family at intervals throughout the day. Book here.
♿️ Accessible information
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Check out prices and availability on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
Looking for something fun to do with the family during May half-term? Well we’ve got a week made for you; two-train days, mid week services and a visit from Chase!
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a six mile return journey from Pages Park behind one of our 100 year old steam locomotives!
Explore the historic Stonehenge Works, with its industrial heritage, children’s play area, craft shop, and light refreshments.
At Pages Park, visit a real Engine Shed, browse our shop, and treat yourself to delicious food and drink from Curiositea Rooms.
🗓 2026 DATES
💙 Sunday 24th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
💙 Monday 25th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
❤️ Wednesday 27th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
❤️ Thursday 28th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
🐶 Sunday 31st May - a special Paw Patrol themed day, with a visit from CHASE!
(10:00am - 4:40pm)
🐶 SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
Join us on Sunday 31st May as we welcome CHASE from Paw Patrol to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, where after an exhilerating non-stop train ride, everyone’s favourite police pup will be waiting to meet you and your family at intervals throughout the day. Book here.
♿️ Accessible information
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Check out prices and availability on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
😋 The Bigg Eats 2026 - Market Square, Biggleswade
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎉 It’s the FIRST BIGGEATS street food monthly of the year and we’ve got a STELLAR line-up this month to tease the tastebuds — SEE ON ON THE SQUARE!! Free entry!
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Thursday 28th May 2026
▪️4–9PM
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️ Family-friendly opening time of 4pm (top tip: head down early to avoid the queues!)
⭐️ All dietary needs catered for — meat, veggie, vegan & gluten-free options
⭐️ Booze & soft drinks available
⭐️ Music bringing the vibes!
⭐️ Plenty of tables and chairs to chill out and enjoy your food and drinks — but since it’s getting VERY popular, feel free to bring your own chairs too. Do expect to stand though… it is street food after all!
👏🏻 HUGE Shout-out to the amazing traders:
🍔 The cafe77
🌮 Cantina Carnitas
🍗 Chicken George Junior
🍗 Christys Kitchen UK
🇯🇲 The Jerk Hub
🥞 Mils Cookies
🍹 Blind Excuse Bar
☕️ Chai Stall
💷 CASH & CARD accepted with most traders.
👀 TAKE A LOOK...
For all dates and trader info!
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Thursday 28th May 2026
▪️4–9PM
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️ Family-friendly opening time of 4pm (top tip: head down early to avoid the queues!)
⭐️ All dietary needs catered for — meat, veggie, vegan & gluten-free options
⭐️ Booze & soft drinks available
⭐️ Music bringing the vibes!
⭐️ Plenty of tables and chairs to chill out and enjoy your food and drinks — but since it’s getting VERY popular, feel free to bring your own chairs too. Do expect to stand though… it is street food after all!
👏🏻 HUGE Shout-out to the amazing traders:
🍔 The cafe77
🌮 Cantina Carnitas
🍗 Chicken George Junior
🍗 Christys Kitchen UK
🇯🇲 The Jerk Hub
🥞 Mils Cookies
🍹 Blind Excuse Bar
☕️ Chai Stall
💷 CASH & CARD accepted with most traders.
👀 TAKE A LOOK...
For all dates and trader info!
🐻 May Half Term Wildlife Trail 2026 - Dunstable Downs
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐻 Bring the kids and their favourite teddy bear to meet a special cast of local wildlife along our new sculpture trail at Dunstable Downs.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Children will complete fun, simple activities and learn about each animal and the important role they play in keeping the Downs thriving.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Children will complete fun, simple activities and learn about each animal and the important role they play in keeping the Downs thriving.
The trail will take about 30-40 minutes and is based along our multi-user, accessible pathway which goes across our kite field and through a woodland area.
While you're here, enjoy some kite flying and our café in the visitor centre, which has a range of hot and cold drinks and delicious treats.
📍MEETING POINT
Come to our visitor hub in the courtyard outside our visitor centre where our team will give you all the information you need and you can collect your trail sheets.
🪙 COST: £2.00
Pay on the day
🅿️ PARKING
National Trust Members park for free. Everyone else there is a charge.
📍MEETING POINT
Come to our visitor hub in the courtyard outside our visitor centre where our team will give you all the information you need and you can collect your trail sheets.
🪙 COST: £2.00
Pay on the day
🅿️ PARKING
National Trust Members park for free. Everyone else there is a charge.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow
Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
⛳️ Love breakfast and adventure golf? Well, you’re in the right place at Bermuda Falls in Henlow, Bedfordshire.
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per
person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per
person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
If those options aren’t quite to your taste, don’t worry we offer a range of alternative breakfasts that you can upgrade to for a small additional (reduced) cost.
💥EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE!
Save 10% on your booking with an exclusive code through WhatsUp Bedfordshire when you checkout. WUB10
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Please note: This offer is available for online bookings only. Simply book online, arrive ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🎟 TICKET COST WITHOUT THE DISCOUNT CODE APPLIED:
▪️Adult 16+: £17.84
▪️Child 3-15: £15.04
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jordan@bermudafallsgolf.co.uk
📍LOCATION
Bermuda Falls is situated within the same grounds as Perfect Aquatics LTD, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BB
