Sunday 05 July (17)
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🇬🇷 Greek Live Music - The Anchor, Tilsworth
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Greek Live Music Event to celebrate our 8 years anniversary with Best Live Greek Music… in our beautiful pub garden. All our menu is available.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£10 admission fee per adult.
▪️Free for kids under 15
ℹ️ BOOKING NEEDED
Book your table by phone or online.
☎️ Phone: 01525 211403
🎶 Bedford Summer Sessions 2026 - Bedford Park
Time: 17:00 - 23:00
• Thursday 2 July – Deacon Blue, with The Lightning Seeds
• Friday 3 July – UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, with Bitty McLean, Reggae Roast feat. Horseman
• Saturday 4 July – Tom Grennan, with Brooke Combe and Fiona-Lee
• Sunday 5 July – Paul Weller, with Miles Kane and Arkayla
ℹ️ FAQ'S
🅿️ PARKING
There is no car parking available on-site.
You can use one of the many council-run car parks nearby. Full details can be found here.
🎟 TICKETS
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged two and under can attend for free and do not need a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the event. Click the event link below to book tickets.
🐰 Children & Pets Weekend - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 4th July: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 5th July: 10am - 5pm
What’s on:
🐰 10.30 - Pet-a-Pet Corner – Get up close with adorable rabbits and guinea pigs
🐐 11.00 - Farmyard Meet & Greet – Say hello to friendly farm animals
🦅 11.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight
🚜 12.15 - Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🦉 12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
🐢 13.00 - Reptile Encounter – Meet fascinating scaly creatures from around the world & meet our mascot Shelly the tortoise
🦅 14.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
🚜 15.15 – Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🐁 15.30 – Small Mammal Experience – Discover and interact with tiny furry friends
Whether your little ones love fluffy, feathery, or scaly friends, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect weekend to learn, explore, and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out – make it a family weekend to remember!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years): £8.95 Children
▪️Under 2 years are free
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair - Bletchley
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 4th July
▪️Sunday 5th July
👦 AGE: Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
🏊♂️ Eversholt General Outdoor Swimming
Time: 12:30 - 18:15
ℹ️ ABOUT THE POOL
The pool is an open air pool / lido. It is 21.3m by 7.3m with the shallow end 1m deep, gradually deepening to a maximum of 1.7m at the Eastern end. It has a small semi-circular paddling pool with a depth of 0.3m attached to the main pool, separated by bars. The temperature varies but it's usually 27-28℃.
🗓 GENERAL SWIMMING TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 12:30pm - 6:15pm
▪️Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 6:15pm
🏊♂️ TYPES OF SWIM SESSIONS
▪️General Swim
▪️Adult Swim
▪️Retired Folk Swim
▪️Baby Swim
▪️SEND Swim
▪️Lane Swim
✅️ PRIVATE HIRE
Prive hire is available, check out the website via the event link for more information.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £6.50
▪️Under 3's: Free
▪️Spectators: Free
🌸Toddington Open Gardens - July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Price: £5.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sunday 5th July: 1pm to 6pm
🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be about 14 gardens opening (some for both days but the programme will show if there are any only open on one of the days). Tickets can be used on both days if visitors want to take the tour more slowly.
☕️ PLANT STALL & REFRESHMENTS
There will be a plant stall in the churchyard and refreshments and other things in the Wilkinson Church Hall.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£5 per adult – accompanied children are free.
🎫 WHERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets can be bought at the Wilkinson Church Hall (next to the church in the centre of the village) or at any of the participating gardens which will be sign-posted.
