🛡 Living History Festival 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🎉 Family Fun Day 2026 - Flitton and Greenfield Village Hall
Time: 13:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
It's going to be a fantastic afternoon of live music, delicious food, family entertainment, children's activities and community fun – all while raising vital funds to help maintain and improve our much-loved village hall for future generations.
LIVE MUSIC
🎤 Paul O'Kynd
🎤 George Anthony
🎧 DJ Carly C
🎤 Jack Bennett
🎸 Jinx Band
FOOD & DRINK
🌶 Eskabars chill - grill
🔥 Smoky Bites
🍜 Maya Street Food
🍴 E&S Catering
🍩 Doughnut Stall
🍦 Lickety Lips Ice Cream
🍿 Popcorn & Candy Floss
☕ Clumsy Mare Coffee
🍺 Geralds Bar
🍻 Outside Bottle Bar
☕ Teas, Coffees & Cake
🐟 Howes Fish & Chips
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
🎨 Fizzy Facepaints
🏰 Inflatables
🛍️ Plenty of fantastic craft stalls
🎪 Attractions & family entertainment
🎟️ RAFFLE PRIZES FROM
☕ Wooden Hill Coffee Roasters
🔐 D & G Short Locksmiths, Ironmongers and Security Specialists
🍻 The Jolly Coopers, Wardhedges
🏒 Milton Keynes Lightning
🍺 Chequers Westoning
💆 Scilla
💆♀️ Calm & Crown Head Spa
🐾 Parispawssalon
❤️ CHARITY STALLS
🌳 Neighbourhood Plan
🌿 Greensands Trust
💙 Tibbs Dementia
💚 MNDA Bedfordshire
🗣️ Talk the Talk
…and MORE details to follow! 👀
❤️ SPONSORS
As always we couldn't do these events without help!! Thank you to
✨️UK Events and Tents Marquee Hire
✨️Country Properties Flitwick
✨️TechNET I.T
✨️No Pressure Exterior Cleaning
🙏 PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FOOD OR DRINK.
We've worked really hard to bring together some fantastic local food and drink vendors, so please support them and support your Village Hall.
🅿️ LIMITED PARKING ON SITE
If you live locally, please walk to the event if you can. This will help us keep parking available for those who really need it and reduce congestion around the Village Hall.
💙 Come along. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Support local. Have fun. Make memories.
🌶 Waddesdon Chill Fest 2026 (National Trust)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
🚫 NOT INCLUDED - Charges apply
▪️Shuttle bus tickets
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
🕺 Paul Wilson Ska & Reggae Shoe - The Jolly Coopers, Wardhedges
Time: 19:00
Get ready for a night packed with good music, good vibes and one love as The Paul Wilson Ska & Reggae Show comes to The Jolly Coopers, Flitton!
🔥 Singing the hits of:
▪️Bob Marley
▪️Prince Buster
▪️Jimmy Cliff
▪️UB40
▪️Sugar Minott
▪️Desmond Dekker
▪️John Holt
▪️Chaka Demus & Pliers
▪️Lord Creator
▪️The Slickers & more!
Expect classic reggae, Jamaican ska and plenty of tunes to get you moving.
🎡 Luton Pop Up Fun Park - August/September 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
🤑 Friday 28 August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 29th August - 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 30th August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Monday 31st August: 1pm - 9pm
🤑 Friday 4th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 5th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 6th September: 1pm - 6pm
🤑 DISCOUNT DAYS!
Friday 21st, Friday 28th August & Friday 4th September 2026 - All Rides 2 ONLY Tokens! (Excludes Bungees).
💷 TOKENS
Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
🪙 TOKEN COST
▪️1 Token: £1.20
▪️10 Tokens: £10.00
RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil
🚀 JetFire
🔥 InFerno
🚗 Dodgems
🌪️ Twister
🇺🇸 Alcatraz
🚂 Runaway Train
🛞 Race O Rama
🚒 Monster Trucks
🏎️ BumperCarz
🔴 Bungees
🛝 Mega Slide
🎰 Games Stalls
🐤 Hook A Duck..... & LOADS MORE!
🚻 Onsite Security & Toilets.
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🚂 Rushden Station Bar Family Fun Day 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be train rides, refreshments in our Buffet Carriage, Chris’ Animal Encounters and more!
The Station Bar will be open from 12pm with a mini beer fest, music and entertainment.
The Goods Shed will be open between 11am – 4pm with a craft fair
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: administrator@rhts.co.uk
🎉 Woughton Family Festival 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be music, food, fun, games, activities and stalls for the whole family.
🎵 Music from:
Tinkers Lane
Cross Roots
The Childish!
🎪 Activities & Attractions:
🍔 Food
🏖️ Beach Party
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎯 Games
🛍️ Stalls
🎨 Face Painting
🏰 Bouncy Castles
A fun community festival for all the family!
❤️ Macmillian Family Fun Day 2026 - The Blackbirds, Flitwick
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
We are bringing back the Blackbirds Family Fun day! Get ready for a day full of fun, games, music and plenty of fundraising!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎲 Games
🍬 Sweet Treats
🎨 Face Painting
🎤 Live Music/Karaoke …and so much more!
🧊💦 THE ICE BUCKET IS BACK!
This year’s Family Fun Day, the infamous Ice Bucket Challenge is making its return!
But we’re taking things up a notch this time…
Not only will you be able to raffle for the honour of tipping the buckets - you’ll also get to decide WHICH STAFF MEMBER is getting dunked! Last time it was our General Manager getting dunked by her own member of staff. This time, who could it be…
Come along to our Macmillan Family Fun Day, grab your raffle tickets and get ready to DUNK THE STAFF! 🥶🪣
🫶 HELP US RAISE MORE...
At our last family fun day, we raised £800 in support of MacMillan Cancer Support! This year we are looking to raise more and do more!
Bring your friends, bring the family and help us raise money for an amazing cause.
🎈Pop Up Show Time - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 15:45
👦 AGE: Recommended for children up to 12 years
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 28th August
▪️Saturday 29th August
▪️Saturday 5th September
🕚 SHOW TIMES:
▪️10:00am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🧸 A lively puppet show
⭐ Party games
🎈 Hands-on balloon modelling
🫧 Giant bubble making
Pop-Up Showtime is brought to you by the team behind our much-loved Santa’s Grotto and Winter Wonderland experiences.
You may also recognise them from previous family shows including Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Whether you have joined us before or are discovering us for the first time, everyone is welcome to come along for plenty of laughter, play and family fun!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £6.50
▪️Adults: £3.50
▪️Babies under 12 months: FREE
⬇️ Book tickets via the event link.
🐾 The Big Bark 2026 - Towcester Racecourse
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT
FAQ's.
🎟 DEAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult:
▪️Child:
▪️Family:
🤑 GET CHEAPER TICKETS HERE
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❤️ Family Fun Day 2026 - Marston Moreteyne Community Centre
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💷 BRING CASH
Mostly cash event
✨️ Inflatables
✨️ Rides
✨️ Food stalls
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ Tombola
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Large second had sale
✨️ Magic show....and much more!
📍LOCATION
At Marston Moreteyne Community Centre and the field.
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🎶 The Big Park Hangout 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
▪️AGES: The event is suitable for young people aged 11-17, all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
😊 ABOUT
No booking is required for this event, we look forward to seeing you there!
🇬🇧 1940's Weekend 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎉 Stanbridge Village Fair 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
All the favourites - including the fun dog show - plus some new attractions. The Rock Choir will be returning and we will also be joined by Last of the Summer Ukuleles.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
Lots of food and drink available - cakes, teas and coffees, ice creams, BBQ, Kim’s Pimms and of course our very reasonably priced bar.
➰️ FUN...
We will also have some free children’s crafts this year as well as games and the annual Tug of War competition!
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
🎶 PEEL FEST ’26 - Sir Willam Peel Pub, Sandy
Time: 13:00
& Biggleswade, Potton and Sandy Community First Responders.
Help support this cause by coming along on Saturday 5th September 2026.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ 3 Stages
✨️ The Spud Girls
✨️ Face Painting
✨️ Raffle
✨️ 3 Bars
✨️ Bottle Tombola
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS❗️
🎶 Vale Stage - From 1:30pm
▪️Bite the Bullet
▪️Drunk & Disorderly
▪️Backwater Junctin
▪️Marika’s Party
▪️Royal Thursday
▪️The Ouse Valley Singles Club
🎶 The Lansley’s Stage
▪️1:00pm – The Biggleswade Barnicles
▪️2:00pm – Joe Williams
▪️3:00pm – Melanie Quinn
▪️4:00pm – Keyboard Kate
▪️4:45pm – Chris Law
▪️5:45pm – The Scallywags
💜 FUNDRAISING EVENT
This event is totally free... all that we ask is you make a contribution of some sort over the weekend. Maybe support the bottle tombola, buy a few cash prize tickets, pop a quid or 2 into the collection pots - or get the kids faces painted! Fundraising merchandise, t-shirts, baseball caps will be available too...
We're doing all of this in aid of St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger and Potton & Sandy First responders
Gofundme
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🗓 DETAILS
To mark the occasion, the "100 Years of Stewartby History" exhibition will take place at Stewartby Village Hall on Saturday 5 September, 2026, 12pm to 4pm.
📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
With free entry, visitors can explore memorabilia from the past century, see historic footage, learn more about the village's fascinating heritage, and discover the story of the community that grew alongside one of Britain's most famous brickmaking industries.
As custodians of local railway and industrial heritage, everyone at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is delighted to see this important milestone being celebrated and would encourage anyone with an interest in local history to pay a visit.
Congratulations to Stewartby on 100 years of history, community and heritage!
