Saturday 18 April (20)
🔥 SHIVA, April 2026 - Drovers Arms, Steppingley
Time: 18:00 - 00:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for an evening of quality electronic sounds, good vibes and a brilliant line-up in one of the area’s much-loved local venues. If you’re into discovering fresh DJs and soaking up an intimate club atmosphere, this is one to add to your calendar.
🔥 FEATURING
▪️ AD HYPNO
▪️ POPPY GEARY
▪️ ROBBIE GAROOBA
▪️ HOUNSOME
▪️ AARON JAMES
▪️ MO YA NO
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a packed evening of eclectic beats, a buzzing crowd and that signature SHIVA party feel from start to finish.
Hosted indoors at The Drovers Arms in Steppingley, this event is perfect for anyone looking for a Saturday night out with great music and a friendly atmosphere.
Whether you’re a regular on the local music scene or just fancy something a little different in Bedfordshire, SHIVA promises a proper night on the dancefloor. See you there 🙌
🎟 TICKETS FROM: £11.90
🥂 Capella Entertainment at Blue Glass, Bedford
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
▪️AGE: 18+
🎤 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy Blue Glass's amazing wine selection, tasty platters, and sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Tickets are purchased directly from Blue Glass in person or over the phone. Call or Email to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
📧 Email: info@theblueglass.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 910570
Discover Local Venues
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm
🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
🎊 Milton Keynes New Year Festival 2026 - Little Horwood Recreation Ground, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
Bringing the vibrant spirit of Sri Lankan New Year celebrations to Milton Keynes, this special event promises a warm welcome and plenty to enjoy for all ages.
▪️ Traditional Avurudu games for all ages
▪️ Authentic Sri Lankan food and refreshments
▪️ Live cultural performances
▪️ Stalls with Sri Lankan crafts and goodies
▪️ Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day
Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Sri Lankan traditions for the first time, this is set to be a joyful celebration filled with laughter, colour, delicious food and unforgettable memories.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a wonderful day of togetherness as the community comes together to mark the New Year in style.
✨ MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
Expect updates on performances, special guests, activities and food vendors being announced on the social as the big day gets closer.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY! - Everyone is welcome!
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
▪️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
🏴 St George's Day 2026 - Priory Gardens, Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
📖 George & the Dragon Storytelling – Hear the legend come to life!
🐲 Meet the Dragons – Get up close with our Giant Dragon & adorable Baby Dragon.
⚔️ Fighting Knights Display – Watch breath-taking live combat.
🛡️ Knights School – Train to be a hero of the realm!
🎧 DJ Dragon Dance Party – Bust a move with the beast.
🐍 Animal Encounters – Meet some real-life "monsters."
🎭 Dragon 101 Show & Punch and Judy – Classic laughs and dragon facts.
🏹 Children’s Jousting & Archery – Test your aim and bravery!
🍔 STALLS & FOOD
Plus, enjoy a variety of stalls, delicious catering, and so much more! It’s going to be a great day for all ages.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
▪️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
🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.
🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.
☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.
🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428
🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick
Time: 14:00 - 20:30
🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day
🔥 Happy hour prices
▪️Large rides £2.50
▪️Children's rides £2
▪️Dodgems £3 per car
(other attractions may vary)
💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car
(Other attractions may vary)
🚘 Graveley Fruit Farm Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:30 - 11:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️7:30- 9:30 am buyers entry £1
▪️9:30am onwards buyers entry 50p
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️7:00 am sellers entry £10 any vehicle
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🏴 St George’s Day Market 2026 - Dunstable
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
📍 Location:
Middle Row Markets, Dunstable LU6 3SN
FREE Activities
🛡 Free Knights Trial + a goodie bag
🎠 Free Children’s Waltzer
🎲 More Than Board Games – enjoy free tabletop games
🖍 Free crafts for children
🛍 STALLS
Plus, explore our craft & food stalls , the perfect way to celebrate St. George’s Day!
🎉 Bring the whole family for a day of fun, games, and treats!
🍳 Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club - The Wingfield Club, Ampthill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Supporting our hero's. This includes Military, veterans, reservists, ex or serving fire police or ambulance plus immediate family members but the big theme is community support and integration.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Saturday 30th May
▪️Saturday 20th June
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Saturday 15th August
▪️Saturday 19th September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: vblbreakfast@outlook.com
🕸 Spider Man at Furzton Lake Pub, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Price: £3.00
EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Furzton Lake for an action-packed lunch with everyone’s favourite Spider-Man!
📸 Meet & greet
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch
💥 Perfect family day out
💳 COST
Just £3 per child – all in support of Macmillan
🎟️ BOOK NOW!
Don’t miss your chance to make it a day to remember!
☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
🌐 Website: The Furzton Lake
💥 £1 Flim: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Odeon Millton Keynes Stadium
Time: 09:50 Price: £1.00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April
📽 ABOUT THE FILM
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy- adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
To reserve your space, choose the number and type of tickets you want and then click on the wheelchair spaces in the seating plan. If you need help with your booking, please contact our Disability and Accessibility Helpline. Find out more.
🎟 TICKET COST: £1.00
You can book tickets on the Odeon website via the event link.
🛍 Charity Sale, April 2026 - Bedford MS Therapy Centre
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
✨️ DETAILS
Why not come along and grab a bargain from a bumper stock of bric-a-brac, picture frames, collectables, puzzles, books, antiques and much more.
Deja vu, our preloved clothes shop on the first floor has just re-opened and is full of lady's and men's summer fashions. Deja vu is also open Monday-Thursday 10am to 2:30pm and Friday 10am to 12:30pm.
Visit the Emporium on the first floor for glassware, ceramics, books a selection of scented candles and tassels and lots more.
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
While you're there why not tuck into a bacon roll (£3.00) or homemade cake (£2) with a tea or coffee (£1).
🪙 ENTRY COST: 50P
💙 ABOUT MS THERAPY CENTRE
Bedford MS Therapy Centre has been helping people with MS for over 40 years and now supports people with Parkinson's, providing access to therapies and other support services. This event is a crucial part of our fundraising efforts that fund our charitable work, so please support the event.
🎉 The Baker Boy 1st Birthday - Leighton Buzzard
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
The Baker Boy’s 1st Birthday Party in Leighton Buzzard on Saturday 18th April 2026, 8am - 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
To celebrate and as a thank you to you all for your support we have some exciting things happening in store, including our discount lucky dip and OddArt Events - Balloon Artistry and more coming to do some balloon models for the children! Come and join in the fun.
👣 TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
As part of our Birthday celebrations this Saturday 18th April 2026 we are also going to do a little trail for the children which will get them a Baker Boy goodie prize at the end! We are getting some other local businesses involved too. Complete the trail to find out who!
😊 ABOUT THE BAKER BOY
The Baker Boy was started by Luke who is the original Baker Boy!
After being told time and time again by family and friends that his cakes/treats were amazing. He finally decided why not give it a go and see if the general public thought the same. All of the products available are baked fresh every day and a lot are made to order. Luke will only accept the highest quality so you can be assured that whatever you order will have The Baker Boy seal of approval!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07588521012
📧 Email: info@thebakerboyuk.co.uk
🌐 Website: The Baker Boy
💥 £2 Pizza at Boss Pizza Opening Party - Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
🎉 THE DEAL
Grab a 12" Margherita or Flamin Chicken pizza for only £2 between 12pm - 3pm. Get there early, once it's gone, its gone! Strictly one pizza per person.
📍LOCATION
The Boss Pizza
18 Secklow Gate W,
Milton Keynes, MK9 3AT
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 050888
🌐 Website: The Boss Pizza
🎪 Circus Cortex, April 2026 - Hertfordshire Showground
Time: 14:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Friday 17th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2PM & 5PM
▪️Sunday 19th April: 1PM & 4PM
(The show lasts 1hr 45 mins)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is no ordinary circus. BIZZZAR is a wild, high voltage mash up of comedy chaos, jaw dropping stunts, and kaleidoscopic visuals that burst across the stage like a firework finale. One minute you are gasping at daredevil acrobatics, the next you are doubled over in laughter from absurd antics and physical comedy turned up to eleven.
Each act is louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last. It is colourful, it is chaotic, it is utterly unmissable.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
We have a separate ground level entrance for wheelchairs.
We want everyone to come and enjoy our show. If you need assistance then we are here to help. Please ring the Box Office if you need help on the day, this way we can make sure that there is someone on hand to assist you.
Wheelchair spaces are limited and need to be booked via the Box Office.
All wheelchair users must book prior to attending and must arrive 30 minutes before the show.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £10.00 PP
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 02038 160295
🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.
Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.
🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!
🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.
❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.
ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk
🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
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