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Tuesday 05 May (2)

🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔥The Hellfire Caves are totally unique and spectacular! Built in the 18th century, journey deep underground into the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.

🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP

🎟 TICKET COST:

▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk

🏍 Bike Night 2026 - The Compasses, Greenfield


Time: 18:00

🏍 Come and show off all your motorbikes at The Compasses in Greenfield on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm.

♨️ FOOD & DRINK
BBQ & Bar

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 5th May
▪️Tuesday 2nd June
▪️Tuesday 7th July
▪️Tuesday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 1st September

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Compasses, Greenfield
☎️ Phone:
01908 739536

Wednesday 06 May (4)

👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead


Time: 13:30 - 15:15

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.

We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities

❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.

✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.

ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.

🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.

🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE

ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk

🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy


Time: 18:00 - 21:00

🏍 Wednesday Bike Night is back at Amici Coffee, Sandy - and it’s set to be another cracking evening for local riders. Free entry!

ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike

🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.

✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.

So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.

Thursday 07 May (4)

☕ Coffee & Stories with Museum Friends - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Join MacIntyre, St Albans Museums' 'Community in Residence' for 2026, for a friendly monthly drop-in session.

🗓 2026 THEMES & DATES

▪️Time: Thursdays 11:00 to 12:30
▪️Price: Free – Just drop in!

🚌 5th March: Transport
🛍 2th April: Shops And Shopping
🏏 7th May: Sports And Games
🌸 4th June: Glorious Gardens

WHAT TO EXPECT
To kick off a year of collaboration, everyone is invited to these welcoming gatherings. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hot drink, meet new people, and discover the stories behind the museum's fascinating collection.

 These sessions are all about community and conversation. There will be tea and biscuits, friendly faces, and a unique insight into museum objects. Each month focuses on a different theme, sparking memories and interesting chats.

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and company—we would love to meet you!

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ ABOUT THE ORGANISER
MacIntyre - Providing Support...Your Way
MacIntyre is a registered charity (Number 250840) dedicated to providing support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 09:30 - 11:20 Price: £3.00

🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.

👶 AGE: Under 5's

🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️
Thursday's
▪️
9:30am - 10:20am & 10:30am - 11:20am

Our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.

👩‍🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.

📍WHERE IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday.

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.

Friday 08 May (3)

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 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!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
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 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.

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

Saturday 09 May (3)

🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 3rd April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 
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♨️ Bottomless BBQ & Bottomless Drinks - The Albert Inn, Hitchin


Time: 12:00 - 20:00 Price: £33.00

♨️ Join us for our famous Smoked meats event at The Albert, Inn, Hitchin! Get 2 hours of Bottomless BBQ and Bottomless Drinks.

🤑 WHAT'S THE DEAL?
2 Hours of bottomless meats from our smoker with selected bottomless drinks too.

🕛 WHAT TIME IS IT HAPPENING?
We have 2 hour slots throughout the day ranging from 12pm right through to 8pm.

We have 5 sittings through the day - pop to the tickets page to pick your best time.

🥂 WHAT DRINKS ARE INCLUDED?
Bottomless Prosecco, House wines, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, and pints of real ale, Hobgoblin IPA or Kronenbourg 1664.
*As always, management reserve the right to refuse service!

🥩 AND THIS BOTTOMLESS BBQ.... WHAT DO I GET?
Ah, the right question! On arrival, you will get a board of sides (dirty fries, slaw, corn and tater tots) as well as a full board of meats that will include our iconic smoked brisket, Korean BBQ flavoured pork belly, Strips of medium rare steak, pulled pork shoulder and Franks hot sauced chicken wings.

🍽 AND HOW DO I KEEP IT COMING?
We will have a waiter service so just grab one of our staff and tell them what you want and we'll bring it right up! As long as you have finished the current portion of the meat you request! We're not being tight..... Just don't want good BBQ to go to waste!

How do I know you won't run out of BBQ?

Well that's the reason we are doing a pre-sale with tickets so we can ensure we are prepared for you. We imagine an angry meat mob is scary!

What happens after the 2 hour slot? Can I stick around?

You won't be kicked out but you may be moved to another area depending on how busy we are for the next session.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are £33pp + booking fee for bottomless BBQ and Drinks. Ridiculously good value if you ask us! (If you come in and book directly with us you can avoid the yucky booking fee!)

ℹ️ ​CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Info@thealbertpub.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 632716 

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️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

Sunday 10 May (4)

🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🛍 Come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere. 

🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm and Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.

📍Location:
Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ

🗓 MARKET DATES FOR 2026
 (Dates may change)
▪️
Sunday April 12th 
▪️Sunday May 10th 
▪️Sunday June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th 
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th 
▪️Sunday October 11th 
▪️Sunday November 8th 
▪️Sunday December 13th 

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September

🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044 

🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🍗 Don’t miss our famous Sunday roasts — traditional, or with a Caribbean twist (Vegan also available) ! From 12-8pm at The Mulberry Bush, Kempston.
Eat in or takeaway.


📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.

💷 COST:
▪️
Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99

👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
07947 199377

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
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