Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).
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💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
👑 Free entry Open Day at Willington Dovecote and Stables
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
👑 Free entry, no booking required! Come see inside the Dovecote & Stables which hosted a Henry VIII visit in the 1540s. The Dovecote appears on the front cover of the book "60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust".
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Time: 14:00
🌳 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!
😍 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!
🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️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.
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.
🤣 St Albans Comedy Garden 2025
Sunday 27 July 2025
Price: £27.50
🤣 St Alban’s very own comedy spectacular returns to Verulamium Park with more mega line-ups live in the Big Top!
🗓 DATES: Thursday 24th July - Sunday 27th July 2025
🗓 DATES: Thursday 24th July - Sunday 27th July 2025
Catch the absolute best comedians of the moment alongside a choice selection at the bars and tasty eats from our street food maestros.
🍻 FOOD & DRINK - CARD PAYMENT ONLY
Arrive early and get into the comedy spirit with our tastemaker selection at the bars. Choose from champion craft beers and ciders, botanical gins, delicious wines plus plenty of low/no alcohol choices too.
😋 Once again our street-food marvels will be serving up a tasty array of dishes and treats designed to suit all tastes and tongues.
🍻 FOOD & DRINK - CARD PAYMENT ONLY
Arrive early and get into the comedy spirit with our tastemaker selection at the bars. Choose from champion craft beers and ciders, botanical gins, delicious wines plus plenty of low/no alcohol choices too.
😋 Once again our street-food marvels will be serving up a tasty array of dishes and treats designed to suit all tastes and tongues.
🗓 THURSDAY 24TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Ed Gamble
⭐️Michelle De Swarte
⭐️Lindsey Santoro
⭐️Rosie Jones
⭐️John Robins
🗓 FRIDAY 25TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Phil Wang
⭐️Bridget Christie
⭐️Dane Buckley
⭐️Sarah Keyworth
⭐️Jen Brister
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 12:00pm
▪️Show starts: 1:00pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Sara Pascoe
⭐️Lou Sanders
⭐️Michael Odewale
⭐️Joel Dommett
⭐️Thanyia Moore
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 3:00pm
▪️Show starts: 4:15pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Russell Kane
⭐️Rachel Parris
⭐️Celya AB
⭐️Josh Pugh
⭐️Andrew Maxwell
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:30pm
▪️Show starts: 7:45pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Fern Brady
⭐️Tom Davis
⭐️Janine Harouni
⭐️Rhys James
⭐️Suzi Ruffell
🗓 SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 2:45pm
▪️Show starts: 4:00pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Frankie Boyle
⭐️Jamali Maddix
⭐️Fatiha El-Ghorri
⭐️Thor Stenhaug
⭐️Chloe Petts
🗓 SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Sam Campbell
⭐️Lucy Beaumont
⭐️Kyrah Gray
⭐️Seann Walsh
⭐️Ivo Graham
🅿️ LOCATION & PARKING
The Comedy Garden takes place in Verulamium Park, opposite Westminster Lodge.
There is no event parking; please use one of the many car parks in St Albans town centre. There are bus stops nearby on Holywell Hill, and St Albans Abbey train station is less than a 10-minute walk. If you use a taxi service, a good meeting point is opposite Westminster Lodge.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £27.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale is held on two 8 acre fields - one for parking and the other for sellers. Our fields are flat and well maintained, so they are very disabled-friendly for parking and amenities such as portable toilets.
We also have attractions and food stalls - so you can make a real day out of it without the kids getting bored!
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
📽 The Big Summer Screen 2025 in Stevenage (FREE)
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 19:00
🎊 The Big Summer Screen is BACK - and it’s FREE! Join us at Event Island in Stevenage on 27th July 2025 for a day full of fun! Bring your own deckchairs or blankets and settle in! Deckchairs are available to hire for £1.00, subject to availability.
📽 FILM TIMES
✨ 11:00am–12:00pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 12:00pm: Moana 2 screening
✨ 1:15–2:15pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 2:00pm: Wicked screening
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
🎨 Free face painting until 6pm
🎠 Fair rides & bouncy castle till 7pm
⚽ 4pm Football warm-up
⚽ 5pm Women’s Euro Finals screening kick-off
⚽ Inflatable football game & mobile bar until 7pm
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
You can keep updated with Stevenage Town Centre's Facebook page incase of any changes.
📽 FILM TIMES
✨ 11:00am–12:00pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 12:00pm: Moana 2 screening
✨ 1:15–2:15pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 2:00pm: Wicked screening
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
🎨 Free face painting until 6pm
🎠 Fair rides & bouncy castle till 7pm
⚽ 4pm Football warm-up
⚽ 5pm Women’s Euro Finals screening kick-off
⚽ Inflatable football game & mobile bar until 7pm
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
You can keep updated with Stevenage Town Centre's Facebook page incase of any changes.
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🛍 Harpenden Farmers' Market 2025
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Harpenden’s Farmers' Market is a vibrant market offering a huge selection of exciting, high quality local produce. We welcome residents and visitors to the Town every month to enjoy everything the Market has to offer.
🍞 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Farmers' Market includes fresh fruit, vegetables, meats fish, artisan bakery, homemade pies, preserves, gifts, crafts, beer, wine, liquors, fine cheeses, flowers, and street food.
📍LOCATION
The Market is situated in the heart of picturesque Harpenden on the Hugh Street within its bustling Town Centre, restaurant, a Sainsbury's and charity shops. Locals and visitors alike come to enjoy delicious, seasonal produce, locally grown and reared by experts, passionate in their field.
2025 DATES:
🍞 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Farmers' Market includes fresh fruit, vegetables, meats fish, artisan bakery, homemade pies, preserves, gifts, crafts, beer, wine, liquors, fine cheeses, flowers, and street food.
📍LOCATION
The Market is situated in the heart of picturesque Harpenden on the Hugh Street within its bustling Town Centre, restaurant, a Sainsbury's and charity shops. Locals and visitors alike come to enjoy delicious, seasonal produce, locally grown and reared by experts, passionate in their field.
2025 DATES:
- ▪️23rd February
- ▪️23rd March
- ▪️27th April
- ▪️25th May
- ▪️22nd June
- ▪️27th July
- ▪️24th August
- ▪️28th September
- ▪️26th October
- ▪️23rd November (12-6pm as part of the Christmas Carnival)
- ▪️21st December
Further information can be found on the Town Council's website via our event link.
