Sunday 14 June (33)
🦆Castlethorpe Duck Race & Dog Show 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s a fantastic family day out - food vendors, stalls of all types, funfair rides, crafty activities & of the course our famous Duck Race.
▪️1.00pm - Gates open and live music starts.
▪️2.00pm - Fun Dog show starts
▪️3.45pm - Cooperative Duck Race
▪️4.15pm - The main Duck Race, 1000 ducks are dropped into the river.
🐶 DOG SHOW - £2.50 PER ENTRY
▪️Registration from 1pm
▪️Show from 2pm
🎫 RACE TICKET COST
£2 per ticket or £10 per book of 5
📍WHERE TO BUY RACE TICKETS
▪️Castlethorpe Village Shop (cash or card)
▪️Butchers (cash only)
▪️Hanslope News Shop (cash only)
🗺 HOW TO GET THERE
📍Google Map link
📍What3words: signature.relax.yoga
📍Google Map Plus code: 35Q3+4V9 Milton Keynes
Find us in between The Navigation Inn, Thrupp Wharf and Shepperton Close, Castlethorpe. The entrance is just before/after the bridge which is closest to Castlethorpe.
🎉 Come along, bring the family (and the dog!), and enjoy a wonderful afternoon by the river in support of great local causes. Follow the Facebook page for more info.
🚘 Luton Festival of Transport 2026 - Stockwood Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
With a history spanning over 30 years, this much-loved Bedfordshire event continues to bring together an impressive display of stunning, stylish vehicles from vintage to modern.
Luton Someries Rotary Club has supported the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group in running the festival over recent years and has now proudly taken on the baton to keep this brilliant local tradition going.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
friendly, family atmosphere in the lovely surroundings of Stockwood Discovery Centre
Whether you're a serious car enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxed family day out in Luton, this popular transport festival promises plenty to see throughout the day.
✨️A wide variety of classic and modern vehicles
✨️Beautiful displays including MGs, Minis and many more
✨️Charity and sales stalls
✨️Food and drink stands
🚗 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Exhibitors must register online by 10th June 2026 £10 per car. Register here.
☕️ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Why not make a day of it and stop by the cafe at Stockwood Discovery Centre?
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jec.beds@outlook.com
📧 Email: The.LooseAlliance@gmail.com
🎶 St Neots Bands in the Park 2026
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🧺 PICNICS
Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and join us for an afternoon of live music, sunshine, and community fun in the heart of St Neots.
☕️ CAFE
The event takes place near Ambiance Cafe, who kindly support Bands in the Park so there’ll be plenty of great food and drinks available while you sit back and enjoy the music.
ℹ️ Please note: Performances may be cancelled at short notice due to unsuitable weather conditions. Follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🗓 2026 DATES:
- 14-Jun – The IMPS Ukulele Group
- 21-Jun – Sloop Groggy Dogs
- 28-Jun – Fynnius Fogg
- 12-Jul – St Neots Big Band
- 19-Jul – The Munroes
- 26-Jul – Rachel Hill
- 02-Aug – Orchard
- 09-Aug – Jazz the 2 of Us
- 16-Aug – DarkHorse
- 23-Aug – Somersham Town Band
- 30-Aug – Diamond Country Dance Club
- 06-Sep – Devil’s Mojo
- 13-Sep – Magenta Slipperz
- 20-Sep – The Freedom Jazz Orchestra
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 2026 open days are:
▪️31st May
▪️14th June
▪️28th June
▪️12th July
▪️26th July
Can you help?
If you would like to drive or guard a train, or help in support roles on Sundays please let us know. secretary@riversiderailway.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £1.50
▪️Under 2's: Free
(Well behaved dogs on leads travel free of charge)
🌞 The Secret Farm Summer Fete 2026 - Moggerhanger
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 10am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 10am - 6pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Live Music (multiple local artists)
🎭 Children’s Shows & Entertainment
🐴 Animals from Knotts Of Tempsford
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ Local Craft & Food market
🍔 BBQ & Ice Cream
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🚜 Ride-On Tractors
🏎️ Ride-On Go Karts
🚂 Barrel Train Ride £3pp
🏰 Bouncy Castles £3pp
🍹 Licensed Bar
✨ And much more!
🎟 TICKET COST (BOOKING REQUIRED)
▪️Every person over 3 years: £5.00
▪️Under 3 is free and does not require a ticket
🇬🇧 Bletchley Park 1940s Weekend - June 2026
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 9.30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 9.30am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and visit the market stalls to indulge in a little vintage retail therapy.
All this and reenactors, various food vendors, family activities and more!
We are sure you will have a fabulous time at our 1940s weekend.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Gift Ticket (18 - 64 yrs): £28.75 ▪️Senior Gift Ticket (65 yrs and above: £26.25
▪️Young Person Gift Ticket (12 - 17 yrs): £15.00
▪️Student Gift Ticket (18 yrs and above, with valid ID): £26.25
▪️Child Gift Ticket (8 - 11 yrs): £7.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 272673
🎈Henry's Happiness Family FUNday - June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Henry Allen Trust are SUPER proud to be heading into their 12th year of Henry's FUNday and this year is going to be bigger and better than EVER!
FREE entry and lots of FREE activities to enjoy 😊
🅿️ PARKING - £5.00
Team Henry’s events committee are currently looking for:
🫶 Volunteers
🐶 Dog Show
🎪 Stall Holders
🤹🏽♂️ Entertainment
🎤 Local Singers
🕺 Dance Acts
👀 Performers
🧊 Bar
🪡 Craft Stalls
👉 Companies to Exhibit Services
🐞 Animal Encounters
For further information or to register your interest, please complete the following form. or email: events@thehenryallentrust.org.uk
❤️ Team Henry putting the FUN into FUNdraising. Help support your local children’s cancer charity and a forever 4 superhero’s last wish 💫
Let’s do this! Xxx
🏊♂️ 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
⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(TERM TIME)
▪️Friday: 9.30am - 11.30am
▪️Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
▪️Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
Related Deals
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
▪️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
🏊♂️ Billing Aquadrome Off Peak Day Pass - Northamptonshire
Time: 09:00 - 22:00 Price: £10.00
❓️ WHAT DOES MY OFF PEAK DAY PASS INCLUDE?
Includes access to the all facilities including the pool (booking required), all activities and entertainment. Access from 9am - 10pm.
During your visit you can enjoy the park grounds, lakeside boardwalks, outdoor splash park, playgrounds, and scenic walking areas. Unlimited access to miniature railway and Adventure Island activities such as kids axe throwing, magnet fishing, family games and so much more.
Admission to all Tribe entertainment and events (summer cyclone, silent discos, live music acts and more etc.)
Access to park play areas like the pump track and adventure playground
View activities and entertainment here. Some may need to be booked in advance.
🏊♂️ SWIMMING
Indoor swimming is included in your day pass. 9am – 6pm last entry at 5pm week days. Weekends stay open longer. This will need to be booked.
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ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 OFF PEAK DAY PASS TICKET COST:
▪️Midweek - Ages 5+: £7pp
▪️Weekends - Ages 5+: £10pp
▪️Under 5: Free
Day tickets are limited. You need to book in advance, you can do this via the event link.
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