🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 8+): £8.00 - £18.50
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 8+): £8.00 - £18.50
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️ Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
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🎬 Collectormania Milton Keynes 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎬 Collectormania Milton Keynes is BACK!
Join us for a fun weekend in Middleton Hall, centre:mk where you can meet stars from Film & TV, browse the many trader stalls, get those hard to find items, geek out and enjoy the cosplay, a must for all fans of pop culture!
⭐️ FREE ENTRY!
Best of all, entry is completely FREE of charge!
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 30th May 2025 – 10am – 6pm
▪️Saturday 31st May 2025 – 9am – 6pm
▪️Sunday 1st June 2025 – 9am – 4pm
🤩 FOR VIP & PHOTO SHOOT
This is an extra cost you can view ticket prices on Eventbrite via the event link.
Join us for a fun weekend in Middleton Hall, centre:mk where you can meet stars from Film & TV, browse the many trader stalls, get those hard to find items, geek out and enjoy the cosplay, a must for all fans of pop culture!
⭐️ FREE ENTRY!
Best of all, entry is completely FREE of charge!
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 30th May 2025 – 10am – 6pm
▪️Saturday 31st May 2025 – 9am – 6pm
▪️Sunday 1st June 2025 – 9am – 4pm
🤩 FOR VIP & PHOTO SHOOT
This is an extra cost you can view ticket prices on Eventbrite via the event link.
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🦹♀️Superheros Nature Trail at Jordons Mill - Broom
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🦹♀️ Calling all young adventurers! Join us this May half-term for a SMASHING day out at Jordans Mill!
▪️Dates: 24th May – 1st June 2025
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the Mill Gardens, Meadow and Woodland as you uncover the real superheroes of nature—and keep an eye out for a few pesky baddies along the way! Follow clues, complete fun challenges, and solve puzzles across 10 exciting locations.
▪️Dates: 24th May – 1st June 2025
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the Mill Gardens, Meadow and Woodland as you uncover the real superheroes of nature—and keep an eye out for a few pesky baddies along the way! Follow clues, complete fun challenges, and solve puzzles across 10 exciting locations.
🎟 NO NEED TO BOOK - £4
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
No need to book— just pop into the Mill Shop, grab your trail sheet and let the adventure begin!
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
💦 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.
🔎 May's Mythical Maps 2025 - Dunstable Downs
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £3.00
🔎 Following your success at the Dunstable Downs Spring Tournament, it’s time to train for the next challenge - facing mythical creatures on an exciting adventure! To be ready for the quest in October, this May half-term, you’ll need to sharpen your map reading skills and familiarise yourself with the creatures and tools you’ll encounter along the way.
🗓 2025 MAY HALF TERM DATES
Drop-in 24 May – 1 June 2025 between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
🗓 2025 MAY HALF TERM DATES
Drop-in 24 May – 1 June 2025 between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
🤩 HOW TO TAKE PART:
1️⃣ Visit the hub to pick up everything you need!
2️⃣ Use your trail sheet map to locate 10 training stations across Dunstable Downs.
3️⃣ Each station will reveal either a mythical creature or a matching tool that will aid in your future quest
4️⃣ Record your findings in your creature catalogue to complete your training
5️⃣ Once you’ve completed your catalogue, return to the Visitor Hub to claim your prize.
✨️ AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION
✨️ AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION
For an alternative option, we also have themed sensory bags and spotter sheets that help you enjoy the trail's magic in a more accessible way. If anyone would like to see the trail sheet in advance, or needs more details in order to make their plans, please email us at dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk to request.
💷 COST
💷 COST
▪️£3 per trail. No pre-booking necessary.
💡AN IDEA FROM WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE...
Whatsup Bedfordshire bought a kite from Poundstretcher in Houghton Regis for only £1.99. We had so much fun which extended our day. Another idea on a nice day for is we brought a canvas and paints from the Works in Dunstable and painted the Downs (well tried to 😂), costing around £6. Don't forget to bring a picnic too!
💡AN IDEA FROM WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE...
Whatsup Bedfordshire bought a kite from Poundstretcher in Houghton Regis for only £1.99. We had so much fun which extended our day. Another idea on a nice day for is we brought a canvas and paints from the Works in Dunstable and painted the Downs (well tried to 😂), costing around £6. Don't forget to bring a picnic too!
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Friday 30 May 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
🐊 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire!
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10.00 - 4.30pm
🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.
🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)
🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House!
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10.00 - 4.30pm
🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.
🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)
🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House!
🐶 DOGS
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday - Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link opening times.
♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)
The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
(Prices have gone up 50p this year)
▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child: £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday - Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link opening times.
♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)
The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
(Prices have gone up 50p this year)
▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child: £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
🐍 Animal Experience (May Half Term 2025) - Woburn Sands Emporium
Friday 30 May 2025
Price: £7.99
🐍Join us for 40mins of Animal fun as expert keepers take you through a selection of animals from Meerkats, Snakes, Owls and other animals that come along.
🗓 2025 MAY HALF TERM DATES
▪️Monday 26th May
▪️Wednesday 28th May
▪️Friday 30th May
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm & 2.15pm
🗓 2025 MAY HALF TERM DATES
▪️Monday 26th May
▪️Wednesday 28th May
▪️Friday 30th May
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm & 2.15pm
▪️Suggested age: 4 years up
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Limited spaces.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets £7.99 per person.
ℹ️ EXCHANGING TICKETS INFORMATION
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Limited spaces.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets £7.99 per person.
ℹ️ EXCHANGING TICKETS INFORMATION
Tickets purchased online may be exchanged for an alternative session. Exchanges are only authorised up to 48 hours before the start of the booked event, and tickets can only be exchanged once. We cannot cancel and refund the ticket if the event is within 48 hours.
✅️ DBS CHECKED
The Animal Experience are fully insured and all staff are DBS checked. They have studied Herpetology and Pet Store Management. They have City & Guilds qualifications in both Pet Store Management and teaching (PTTLS 7303). They are a licensed zoo so rest assured their animals are in peak condition as their welfare is checked and meet the high standards of animal husbandry that this licence requires. They also have a Transportation licence from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories agency. On top of this, Hazel is a paramedic and so health and safety is always put first and foremost!
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
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😋 Bedford's EAT Feast 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎊 EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area, coming together to celebrate good food and great company at Riverside Square in Bedford.
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
🔸️Friday 26th September
🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🧸 Free flow play at Marston Stay and Play Group for babies and toddlers at Marston Moretaine Village Hall.
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
🏕 Big Camp Out at Dunstable Downs May 2025!
Time: 12:00
🏕 Big Camp is back! Join us from 12.00pm on 30 May to 2.00pm on 1 June to camp out overnight beneath Dunstable Downs' famous skies!
Big Camp is the perfect family adventure, offering you the rare opportunity to pitch your tent and camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire. Spend the weekend exploring the Downs in a new light and admiring our vast night-time skies.
In 2025, we are going bigger and better than ever, with two nights of camping now on offer!
INCLUDED IN YOU PITCH TICKET
- ✨️ Camp fire with marshmallows and stories
- ✨️ Lantern lit sunset walk
- ✨️ Crafts and nature art
- ✨️ Soft archery
- ✨️ Kids' nature and ‘day in the life of a ranger’ ✨️ walks
- ✨️ Nature bingo
- ✨️ Hide and seek animal trail
🔥 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages. For those who wish to bring their own, a BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.
🐶 DOGS
Only one dog per pitch permitted, to be kept under close control at all times.
🚫 NO SHOWERS
We don’t have any showers, so please bring wipes or flannels. A suggested kit list and welcome pack will be sent out the week before.
🚻 TOILETS
Toilets and drinking water will be available on the campsite.
🗓 DATE & TIMES
▪️Friday 30 May 2025 – Sunday 1 June 2025. ▪️Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday.
▪️Exit by 2pm on Sunday.
🔐 GATES CLOSE AT 6PM
At 6pm gates into Dunstable Downs will be locked, so no cars will be able to enter or leave after this point.
🎟 COST
▪️Per Pitch (2 adults and 3 children) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate:
£110.00
▪️Additional Person (aged 5+) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate: £5.00
💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
🧱 Whether you're a lifelong fan, looking for a fun day out or beginning your LEGO® adventure, this museum is a celebration of the colorful blocks that have brought joy to millions of people around the world opening from 5th April 2025 - 29th June 2025.
Our community of builders has worked hard to create some amazing and totally unique LEGO® displays for you to enjoy. Our large builds go beyond just size—they take you on an unforgettable journey through epic themes, from daring pirates and mysterious underwater creatures to the vast galaxy of Star Wars and so much more.
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️Easter Half Term: 5th April - 20th April
▪️Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in April, May & June.
▪️May Half Term: 26th - 30th May
▪️Last day open: Sunday 26th June
🕙 OPENING TIME SESSION SLOTS
Depending on days different slots are available between 10.30am - 5.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16+) : £15.00
▪️Child (5 - 15): £9.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £10.00 per person
▪️ Carers: Free
(For those with proof of disability we will offer a free carers ticket with a full paying admissions ticket)
🤑 COMBO TICKETS
Combined entry to Brickz, Pixel Bunker & National Film & Sci-Fi Museum for the day.
▪️Adult: £32.00
▪️Child: £23.00
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £24.50 per person
Our community of builders has worked hard to create some amazing and totally unique LEGO® displays for you to enjoy. Our large builds go beyond just size—they take you on an unforgettable journey through epic themes, from daring pirates and mysterious underwater creatures to the vast galaxy of Star Wars and so much more.
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️Easter Half Term: 5th April - 20th April
▪️Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in April, May & June.
▪️May Half Term: 26th - 30th May
▪️Last day open: Sunday 26th June
🕙 OPENING TIME SESSION SLOTS
Depending on days different slots are available between 10.30am - 5.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16+) : £15.00
▪️Child (5 - 15): £9.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £10.00 per person
▪️ Carers: Free
(For those with proof of disability we will offer a free carers ticket with a full paying admissions ticket)
🤑 COMBO TICKETS
Combined entry to Brickz, Pixel Bunker & National Film & Sci-Fi Museum for the day.
▪️Adult: £32.00
▪️Child: £23.00
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £24.50 per person
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Friday 30 May 2025
Price: £6.00
⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
💃🕺 Zest Friday Freestyle at The Addison Centre, Kempston
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £12.00
💃The Addison Centre in Kempston has been home to Ceroc Bedford since the mid-'90s. Weekly Thursday classes and monthly Friday freestyles form the backbone of the Ceroc community we know and love.
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
💒 Pirton Chapel Tearoom - 🐶 Dogs welcome!
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
💒 Welcome to Pirton Chapel Tearoom! Tucked away in the heart of the countryside, our tearoom is the perfect place to relax and recharge – whether you’re cycling through, enjoying a stroll, or craving something homemade.
OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Friday: 10am - 3pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 3pm
😍 Join us every Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and a tempting selection of homemade cakes. Pair it with a cup of locally roasted Wooden Hill Coffee for the perfect treat!
SOME FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE:
✅️ Gluten Free
✅️ Dairy Free
✅️ Vegetarian
✅️ Vegan
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking is available, though spaces are limited while garden work is ongoing.
🐶 DOGS
Yes, dogs are VERY welcome!
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 07377 292048
📧 Email: pirtonchapeltearoom@yahoo.com
🌐 Instagram: @pirtonchapeltearoom
OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Friday: 10am - 3pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 3pm
😍 Join us every Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and a tempting selection of homemade cakes. Pair it with a cup of locally roasted Wooden Hill Coffee for the perfect treat!
SOME FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE:
✅️ Gluten Free
✅️ Dairy Free
✅️ Vegetarian
✅️ Vegan
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking is available, though spaces are limited while garden work is ongoing.
🐶 DOGS
Yes, dogs are VERY welcome!
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 07377 292048
📧 Email: pirtonchapeltearoom@yahoo.com
🌐 Instagram: @pirtonchapeltearoom
✨️ Bletchley Park May Half Term 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
✨️ Families visiting Bletchley Park during May half-term can join in with hands-on fun activities celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe or take part in a dynamic family tour to discover more about the World War Two Codebreakers and their amazing machines.
💥 Book online before the day of your visit and save money.
🗓 MAY HALF TERM 2025 DATES
▪️25/05/25 - 30/05/25
🪖 WHAT TO EXPECT
You can expect an exciting, fun-filled full day out, exploring the Bletchley Park stories through immersive films, interactive displays, museum collections and faithfully recreated WW2 rooms. Exhibitions set within beautifully restored historic buildings will reveal this once-secret operation. Be amazed by the brilliant minds and complex machines used for making codes and codebreaking.
🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE
With plenty of outdoor space and so many different areas to explore, go on an adventure and learn something you didn’t know before!
🕵♀️ SECRET MISSION - £1
Why not pick up a Top Secret Mission Booklet for £1? Available in the Shop or at Admissions, the booklet is full of brainteasers and secret missions to do around Bletchley Park.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/plan-a-visit/accessibility/
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets are Annual Passes, which means you can return again and again for free for a whole year. Children under 12 go free!
▪️Adult: £25.50
▪️Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £23.00
▪️Child (12 to 17): £17.00
▪️Family (2 adults and 2 children): £69.00
▪️Child (under 12): £0.00
▪️Family (1 adult and 2 children): £43.50
💥 Book online before the day of your visit and save money.
🗓 MAY HALF TERM 2025 DATES
▪️25/05/25 - 30/05/25
🪖 WHAT TO EXPECT
You can expect an exciting, fun-filled full day out, exploring the Bletchley Park stories through immersive films, interactive displays, museum collections and faithfully recreated WW2 rooms. Exhibitions set within beautifully restored historic buildings will reveal this once-secret operation. Be amazed by the brilliant minds and complex machines used for making codes and codebreaking.
🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE
With plenty of outdoor space and so many different areas to explore, go on an adventure and learn something you didn’t know before!
🕵♀️ SECRET MISSION - £1
Why not pick up a Top Secret Mission Booklet for £1? Available in the Shop or at Admissions, the booklet is full of brainteasers and secret missions to do around Bletchley Park.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/plan-a-visit/accessibility/
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets are Annual Passes, which means you can return again and again for free for a whole year. Children under 12 go free!
▪️Adult: £25.50
▪️Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £23.00
▪️Child (12 to 17): £17.00
▪️Family (2 adults and 2 children): £69.00
▪️Child (under 12): £0.00
▪️Family (1 adult and 2 children): £43.50
🛼 Rollerworks: Back to the Rollerdisco at Great Denham(ages 16+)
Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 20:45 - 23:00 Price: £10.00
🛼🎶 Rollerworks is back with a bang, bringing you the hottest rollerdisco events in town! Don’t miss out on the fun – check out the poster for all our upcoming event dates and start planning your nights of groovy tunes, flashing lights, and non-stop skating action!
🛼 SKATE HIRE
Entrance fee includes skate hire if needed.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £10
You can book via the event link.
10:30pm last entry.
📅 2025 OTHER DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 26th September
▪️Friday 31st October
▪️Wednesday 26th November
🛼 SKATE HIRE
Entrance fee includes skate hire if needed.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £10
You can book via the event link.
10:30pm last entry.
📅 2025 OTHER DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 26th September
▪️Friday 31st October
▪️Wednesday 26th November
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outoor Pool 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
🏊♂️ On Sunday 25th May 2025 Hitchin outdoor pool is opening untill Monday 8th September 2025.
🗓 2025 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Thursday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Friday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00
▪️Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00
FEATURES
⭐️ 50-meter pool for lane swimming and leisure
⭐️ Smaller, shallower pool for children
⭐️ Large sunbathing terrace
⭐️ Grassy areas for sunbathing and games
⭐️ Showers, toilets, changing, and lockers
⭐️ Cafe and vending machines
🔑 POOL LOCKERS - £1 coin
Refundable: You get your money back when you return the locker key
🗓 2025 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Thursday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Friday: 08:00 – 18:30
▪️Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00
▪️Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00
FEATURES
⭐️ 50-meter pool for lane swimming and leisure
⭐️ Smaller, shallower pool for children
⭐️ Large sunbathing terrace
⭐️ Grassy areas for sunbathing and games
⭐️ Showers, toilets, changing, and lockers
⭐️ Cafe and vending machines
🔑 POOL LOCKERS - £1 coin
Refundable: You get your money back when you return the locker key
✅️ SHOULD I BOOK?
It's recommended you book your session to avoid disappointment. However, there is no requirement to book, and you will be able to pay on the day, subject to availability.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
You can book on the app, on the website, in-centre, or by calling the center on:
☎️ Phone: 01462 441646
🅿️ PARKING
Keep your £1.00 ticket and get it refunded when you go to Hitchin Swimming Centre Reception.
Free on Sunday & Bank Holidays
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/hitchin-swimming-centre-car-park
🎟 COST
▪️Adult £7.20
▪️Senior: £3.60
▪️Concession: £3.60
▪️Under 3s: Free
