🎈Family Fun Day, August 2026 - The Gordon Arms, Bedford
Time: 13:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We have Spider-Man returning! Princess visits! Balloon artist! Face painter and more! Completely free to join!
🚗 Hop Rod Hop 8 2026 - Thurleigh
Time: 09:30 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Along with our show and Shine, traders, music and games, if you bring your car (pre 80) you are eligible to win one of our amazing hand made trophies in the show and Shine, and don’t forget the now infamous “slow drags”.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE
Tickets available on the gate priced at £5 per person (children free).
💷 CASH only please
🏰 Inflatable Fun Day, Milton Keynes - August 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 29 August – Monday 31 August 2026
⏰ SESSION TIMES
▪️10:30am–1:30pm
▪️2:00pm–5:00pm
EVENT DETAILS
🎈 3 Hours Unlimited Inflatables
👶 Strictly ages 2–12
💙 MEET & GREET
FREE Bluey Meet & Greet
EXTRA ACTIVITIES ARE CHARGABLE
🤸 Trampolines
🚗 Bumper Cars
🦆 Hook-a-Duck
🎟️ PAY ON THE DAY: £10.00
No pre-booking required – simply turn up and pay on the gate! Just £10 per child. Adults & non-bouncers FREE.
🛶 Floating Market, August 2026 - Campbell Wharf, Milton Keynes Marina
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th August: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 31st August: 10am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a unique shopping experience this August Bank Holiday! The Roving Canal Traders Association's Floating Market is coming to Milton Keynes on 29th, 30th and 31st August 2026, bringing a splash of colour and a treasure trove of goodies to the Grand Union Canal.
📍WHERE?
The canal between Blue Bridge and Childs Way Bridge, near Campbell Wharf, will be abuzz with narrowboats selling a delightful array of wares.
Milton Keynes, a new town built in the 1960s, is intertwined with the Grand Union Canal, a vital transport link during the industrial revolution. Today, the canal offers a scenic backdrop for leisure and recreation.
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
🙂 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!
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
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
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.
Related Deals
🎉 The George & Dragon Annual Rodeo Fest 2026 - Eaton Socon
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🍔 Food
🎶 Music
⚽ Football
🎉 Family Fun
❤️ Charity
👧 Fun for all the kids, including:
🐂 Rodeo ride
🏰 Bouncy castle
🪓 Velcro axe throwing
💇 Hair braiding
🍰 Cake Stall
🎟️ Tombola
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT...
🎶 Live music throughout the day from various local acts
🥩 Our famous meat raffle
🍻 Bucket of booze…and lots more!
Best of all, all proceeds will be going to Little Miracles ❤️
⚽️ FOOTBALL:
▪️ Chelsea v Brighton - 2pm
▪️Man United v Ipswich - 4.30pm
Come and join us for a Bank Holiday weekend to remember! 🍻🐉
📖 Free Panacea Museum Tour - August 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Sunday 30th August
▪️1.30pm- 3pm
▪️Meet at Museum reception, at Number 11 Newnham Road, Bedford
👍 FREE TOUR
In this tour of the Museum Adrian shares his knowledge about the Panacea Society, it's history and Members, and drawing on his many years of research, shares his unique perspective and the inspiration for his books.
👍 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please note, tour timing is approximate. Adrian's walking tours are drop-in, so there is no need to book.
If you enjoy a history deep-dive, this Walking Talk is for you!
Related Deals
👕 £1 Clothing Sale, August 2026 - Emmaus Village Carlton
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 26th August: 10am–2pm
▪️Saturday 29th August: 10am–2pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 10am–12pm
Pop in, have a browse and grab some great bargains!