๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ง 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
๐ช 306th Bombardment Group Museum is open on Sunday's only from 26th April - 25th October 2026. Free Entry.
โน๏ธ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
๐DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
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๐ถ ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ MK Weekender Raver Tots 2026 - Campbell Park
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
๐ถ Experience one of the biggest music festivals in Milton Keynes as MK Weekender at Campbell Park brings together dance music, live acts and family energy across one unforgettable weekend.
โช๏ธAGE: 14+ only. 14s to 17s must be accompanied by an adult on Friday & Saturday.
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธFriday 14th August: 5pm - 11pm
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 2pm - 11pm
โช๏ธSunday August: 1pm- 5pm (all ages)
๐ What to expect Friday:
House music, Ibiza energy and Ultravegas heritage
๐ Friday Tickets Book Here
๐ Friday Wowcher deal: ยฃ10
๐ What to expect Saturday:
Big anthems, live acts and singalong moments.
๐ Saturday Tickets Book here
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ What to expect Sunday (all ages)
Raver Tots
๐ง World-class DJs bringing the best in House, Garage, Drum & Bass, and Old Skool Club Classics
๐ฅ A spectacular special effects show with state-of-the-art Raver Tots production
๐ช Funfair and kidsโ rides, plus giant inflatables
๐จ Arts and crafts sessions with Scola & Lyra
๐ Facepainting & glitter art
๐ A huge street-food selection and a fully licensed bar
๐ Sunday Tickets Book Here
โช๏ธAGE: 14+ only. 14s to 17s must be accompanied by an adult on Friday & Saturday.
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธFriday 14th August: 5pm - 11pm
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 2pm - 11pm
โช๏ธSunday August: 1pm- 5pm (all ages)
๐ What to expect Friday:
House music, Ibiza energy and Ultravegas heritage
๐ Friday Tickets Book Here
๐ Friday Wowcher deal: ยฃ10
๐ What to expect Saturday:
Big anthems, live acts and singalong moments.
๐ Saturday Tickets Book here
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ What to expect Sunday (all ages)
Raver Tots
๐ง World-class DJs bringing the best in House, Garage, Drum & Bass, and Old Skool Club Classics
๐ฅ A spectacular special effects show with state-of-the-art Raver Tots production
๐ช Funfair and kidsโ rides, plus giant inflatables
๐จ Arts and crafts sessions with Scola & Lyra
๐ Facepainting & glitter art
๐ A huge street-food selection and a fully licensed bar
๐ Sunday Tickets Book Here
Itโs dance music. Itโs live acts. Itโs that feeling you only get when everyoneโs on the same wavelength. Whether you grew up on house music or just want a proper day out with your mates (or your family on Sunday), this is your weekend. FAQ's
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
๐ง Email: info@mkweekender.com
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
๐ง Email: info@mkweekender.com
๐ Flitwick Car Show 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
๐ Flitwick Car and Bike Show is on Sunday 16th August 2026, 10 am till 3 pm at Flitwick Millennium park.
EVENT DETAILS
๐ Cars of all ages
๐๏ธ Bike and Trikes
๐ Trucks and buses
๐ F1 simulator will be at this years show.
๐ต Live music
โจ๏ธ Legends of Swing
โจ๏ธ Mel and a mic
โจ๏ธ Dirty Lotus
๐ก Kids entertainment
๐๏ธ Stalls and crafts
๐ป Hawkstone on tap
๐ Hemlock Morris dancing
FOOD & DRINK
๐ป Dirty Duck biker bar
๐ Chubby's
๐ Dough with the flow
๐ฎ mama mexican
๐ Papa Ji
๐ฅ Chai Stall
๐ฆ Ice Cream
๐ Chicken George Jnr
๐ Sizzler.....And more
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING INFORMATION
Free visitor parking at Rufus centre and Flitwick leisure centre.
๐ Free park and ride to show site
๐ SPONSORS
Massive thank to our sponsors
Ultimate whippy, The Swan at Flitwick
R J Mechanics Premiere garage equipment. Press fab engineering
โน๏ธ Book your vehicle in today
Txt/whatsapp name and Registration number
07368117032 or email flitwickcarshow@hotmail.com
EVENT DETAILS
๐ Cars of all ages
๐๏ธ Bike and Trikes
๐ Trucks and buses
๐ F1 simulator will be at this years show.
๐ต Live music
โจ๏ธ Legends of Swing
โจ๏ธ Mel and a mic
โจ๏ธ Dirty Lotus
๐ก Kids entertainment
๐๏ธ Stalls and crafts
๐ป Hawkstone on tap
๐ Hemlock Morris dancing
FOOD & DRINK
๐ป Dirty Duck biker bar
๐ Chubby's
๐ Dough with the flow
๐ฎ mama mexican
๐ Papa Ji
๐ฅ Chai Stall
๐ฆ Ice Cream
๐ Chicken George Jnr
๐ Sizzler.....And more
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING INFORMATION
Free visitor parking at Rufus centre and Flitwick leisure centre.
๐ Free park and ride to show site
๐ SPONSORS
Massive thank to our sponsors
Ultimate whippy, The Swan at Flitwick
R J Mechanics Premiere garage equipment. Press fab engineering
โน๏ธ Book your vehicle in today
Txt/whatsapp name and Registration number
07368117032 or email flitwickcarshow@hotmail.com
๐ Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only ยฃ1pp!
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: ยฃ1.00
๐ Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
๐ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
๐ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
๐ TIME: 1pm - 5pm
๐ซ COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
โช๏ธEntry - ยฃ1.00
โช๏ธUnder 2 - Free
We charge ยฃ1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here
โ ๏ธ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
๐กAN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 07564 208003
๐ Letchworth Funfair - August 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
๐ Letchworth SUMMER Fun Fair is back this August 2026 at Broadway Gardens, Letchworth. Rides & Attractions suitable for all ages!
๐ 2026 DATES
โช๏ธFriday 7th August - Sunday 9th August
โช๏ธFriday 14th August - Sunday 16th August
โ Friday 7th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Saturday 8th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Sunday 9th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Friday 14th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Saturday 15th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Sunday 16th Aug: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
๐ฐDISCOUNT DAYS!
โช๏ธFriday 7th & Friday 14th August!
โช๏ธUnlimited pases are ยฃ15
โช๏ธOr all Rides are 2 Tokens!
๐๏ธ UNLIMTED RIDE PASSES
Unlimited Ride Passes are available to purchase on your arrival:
โช๏ธยฃ15 on Discount Days
โช๏ธยฃ20 on Non Discount Days.
๐๏ธ PAY AS YOU GO
Or Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
RIDE LIST
๐น Daredevil
๐ JetFire
๐ฅ InFerno
๐ Dodgems
๐ช๏ธ Twister
๐บ๐ธ Alcatraz
๐ Runaway Train
๐ Race O Rama
๐ Monster Trucks
๐๏ธ BumperCarz
๐ด Bungees
๐ Mega Slide
๐ฐ Games Stalls
๐ค Hook A Duck .....& LOADS MORE!
๐ช ENTRY COST
Free entry when purchasing an Ulimited Ride Pass or a small entry fee applies for general entry.
๐ 2026 DATES
โช๏ธFriday 7th August - Sunday 9th August
โช๏ธFriday 14th August - Sunday 16th August
โ Friday 7th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Saturday 8th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Sunday 9th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Friday 14th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Saturday 15th Aug: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
โ Sunday 16th Aug: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
๐ฐDISCOUNT DAYS!
โช๏ธFriday 7th & Friday 14th August!
โช๏ธUnlimited pases are ยฃ15
โช๏ธOr all Rides are 2 Tokens!
๐๏ธ UNLIMTED RIDE PASSES
Unlimited Ride Passes are available to purchase on your arrival:
โช๏ธยฃ15 on Discount Days
โช๏ธยฃ20 on Non Discount Days.
๐๏ธ PAY AS YOU GO
Or Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
RIDE LIST
๐น Daredevil
๐ JetFire
๐ฅ InFerno
๐ Dodgems
๐ช๏ธ Twister
๐บ๐ธ Alcatraz
๐ Runaway Train
๐ Race O Rama
๐ Monster Trucks
๐๏ธ BumperCarz
๐ด Bungees
๐ Mega Slide
๐ฐ Games Stalls
๐ค Hook A Duck .....& LOADS MORE!
๐ช ENTRY COST
Free entry when purchasing an Ulimited Ride Pass or a small entry fee applies for general entry.
๐Northampton Balloon Festival 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 22:30
๐ Returning to the Racecourse in August 2026, the much-loved nostalgic Northampton Town Balloon Festival will once again be filling the skies with balloons!
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธFriday 14th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
โช๏ธSunday 16th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists. Enjoy live arena entertainment, a vibrant funfair for all ages, and a thrilling circus workshop. Explore trade stalls, and indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset. Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks.
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธFriday 14th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
โช๏ธSunday 16th August: 12pm - 10:30pm
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists. Enjoy live arena entertainment, a vibrant funfair for all ages, and a thrilling circus workshop. Explore trade stalls, and indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset. Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks.
๐ No Fireworks this year....
Sunday 16th Firework Announcement. Due to the dry and arid conditions, we have been advised by WNC via the Northamptonshire Fire Service, that we are not permitted to put on the fireworks finale on Sunday evening this year. We are sorry about any inconvenience but this is out of our control, we have to protect the environment and local residents from any harm. We have now had to change the running order of the event and we hope to have this online soon via the event link.
๐ When will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
โน๏ธ Balloon Updates
All Balloon updates will be published on the facebook page.
Sunday 16th Firework Announcement. Due to the dry and arid conditions, we have been advised by WNC via the Northamptonshire Fire Service, that we are not permitted to put on the fireworks finale on Sunday evening this year. We are sorry about any inconvenience but this is out of our control, we have to protect the environment and local residents from any harm. We have now had to change the running order of the event and we hope to have this online soon via the event link.
๐ When will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
โน๏ธ Balloon Updates
All Balloon updates will be published on the facebook page.
โ๏ธIMPORTANT: Balloons require specific weather conditions to fly and the safety of our pilots and guests is of the utmost concern and all balloon activity is weather permitting.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY
โช๏ธAre there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available however, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
โช๏ธIs there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive.
๐ TICKET COST:
Early bird fast track tickets
โช๏ธยฃ3 + booking fee
โช๏ธChildren under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
โช๏ธAdult and children: ยฃ5
โช๏ธChildren under 1 meter tall go free.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available, it is ยฃ5 for the day. We do encourage anyone attending to consider using public transport. Please plan your journey, the roads can get busy, so leave plenty of time.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY
โช๏ธAre there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available however, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
โช๏ธIs there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive.
๐ TICKET COST:
Early bird fast track tickets
โช๏ธยฃ3 + booking fee
โช๏ธChildren under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
โช๏ธAdult and children: ยฃ5
โช๏ธChildren under 1 meter tall go free.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available, it is ยฃ5 for the day. We do encourage anyone attending to consider using public transport. Please plan your journey, the roads can get busy, so leave plenty of time.
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๐ถ Berkhamsted Floating Market - August 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
๐ถ Get ready! The RCTA Floating Market is dropping anchor in the heart of Berkhamsted. For one weekend only, the Grand Union Canal will be transformed into a floating high street filled with colour, creativity, and charm.
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 10am - 5pm
โช๏ธSunday 16th August: 10am - 5pm
๐ WHERE?
Grand Union Canal Tow Path
Between Bridge 141 (Crystal Palace) & Lock 54 (the Boat Inn) Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
โช๏ธPostcode: HP4 2EZ
โช๏ธW3W ///stilted.lost.outbid
โจ WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether youโre a history buff, a shopping lover, or looking for a fun family stroll, this is the place to be!
Discover something special, our unique Narrowboats and Widebeams will be laden with hand-crafted treasures you won't find anywhere else:
๐ Mystic & Magic: Sparkling crystals and spiritual finds.
๐จ Artisan Goods: Quirky artwork and fabulous handmade work.
๐ Unique Gifts: One-of-a-kind treasures and canal-side crafts.
๐ Culinary Delights: Tasty treats to enjoy as you explore the waterโs edge.
๐ฟ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
A Perfect Family Day Out
Make the most of your visit to historic Berkhamsted! After browsing the boats, why not:
Explore the Castle: Visit Berkhamsted Castle, one of Englandโs oldest motte-and-bailey castles, just a short walk away.
Enjoy the Town: Wander through the town's independent shops, cosy cafes, and family-friendly pubs.
Scenic Strolls: Take a leisurely walk along the beautiful historic towpaths that once linked the townโs trade directly to London.
Local Tip: The market is conveniently located right near Waitrose, making it easy to park and access the towpath for a wonderful afternoon by the water.
๐ 2026 DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 15th August: 10am - 5pm
โช๏ธSunday 16th August: 10am - 5pm
๐ WHERE?
Grand Union Canal Tow Path
Between Bridge 141 (Crystal Palace) & Lock 54 (the Boat Inn) Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
โช๏ธPostcode: HP4 2EZ
โช๏ธW3W ///stilted.lost.outbid
โจ WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether youโre a history buff, a shopping lover, or looking for a fun family stroll, this is the place to be!
Discover something special, our unique Narrowboats and Widebeams will be laden with hand-crafted treasures you won't find anywhere else:
๐ Mystic & Magic: Sparkling crystals and spiritual finds.
๐จ Artisan Goods: Quirky artwork and fabulous handmade work.
๐ Unique Gifts: One-of-a-kind treasures and canal-side crafts.
๐ Culinary Delights: Tasty treats to enjoy as you explore the waterโs edge.
๐ฟ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
A Perfect Family Day Out
Make the most of your visit to historic Berkhamsted! After browsing the boats, why not:
Explore the Castle: Visit Berkhamsted Castle, one of Englandโs oldest motte-and-bailey castles, just a short walk away.
Enjoy the Town: Wander through the town's independent shops, cosy cafes, and family-friendly pubs.
Scenic Strolls: Take a leisurely walk along the beautiful historic towpaths that once linked the townโs trade directly to London.
Local Tip: The market is conveniently located right near Waitrose, making it easy to park and access the towpath for a wonderful afternoon by the water.