🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
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🗡 The Ripper Files - Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 19:30
🎩 Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatre…
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnit…
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the world’s most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
▪️Thursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
🔪🩸EVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there’s one fact only the Ripper himself will know…
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward’s “close friend” Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880’s.
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnit…
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the world’s most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
▪️Thursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
🔪🩸EVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there’s one fact only the Ripper himself will know…
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward’s “close friend” Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880’s.
🏃♂️Anyone wishing to leave the auditorium during the performance as a consequence of excessive fright or terror is respectfully requested not to do so in the middle of a “murder”!
😱 JACK’S BACK…
AND HE JUST CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Standard: £24
▪️Applause Members: £3 off opening night
AND HE JUST CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY!
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Standard: £24
▪️Applause Members: £3 off opening night
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🏍 Bike Night - The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🏍 Bike Night at The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP - Come along for a great evening of bikes and banter!
🍔 FOOD AVAILABLE
There is food available at the Village Swan, reasonably priced and absolutely scrummy.
PLEASE NOTE:
A polite notice: Please ride carefully & respectively through the village.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Wednesday 9th July
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 10th September
▪️Wednesday 8th October
ℹ️ VILLAGE SWAN CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 213868
🍔 FOOD AVAILABLE
There is food available at the Village Swan, reasonably priced and absolutely scrummy.
PLEASE NOTE:
A polite notice: Please ride carefully & respectively through the village.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Wednesday 9th July
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 10th September
▪️Wednesday 8th October
ℹ️ VILLAGE SWAN CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 213868
💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
👻 Weird in the Wade Ghost & Ghouls Walk 2025
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 19:15 Price: £7.50
👻 Join Nat for a spooky adventure in Biggleswade as we explore the eerie side of this historic town.
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
🕝 HOW LONG DOES THE WALK TAKE?
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
📍MEETING POINT
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre, Biggleswade and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited.
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
🕝 HOW LONG DOES THE WALK TAKE?
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
📍MEETING POINT
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre, Biggleswade and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited.
💥 Buy one get one free at Hong Buffet in Luton!
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 17:00 - 22:00
😋 Hong Buffet in Luton, Bedfordshire is doing a great deal offering buy one get one free, all you can eat buffet September 2025.
📆 2025 DATES BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER:
▪️Monday 8th September
▪️Tuesday 9th September
▪️Wednesday 10th September
TIME: From 5pm - 10pm
😋 WHAT FOOD TO EXPECT
⭐️CHINESE APPETISER
⭐️CHINESE MENU
⭐️ITALIAN
⭐️TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI
⭐️INDIAN
⭐️THAI
⭐️GRILL
⭐️DESSERTS
⭐️INCLUDING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
💳 PRICE
▪️Adults: £23.00
▪️Children (under 12 & under 1.5m: £11.50
(Buy one and get the cheapest free)
▪️PLEASE NOTE
Last entrance is 1 hour prior to closing. Dishes will be removed 30 minutes prior to closing. Time restrictions may apply our restaurant operates 1 hour 45 minutes seating time policy for reservations, non-reservations will have 1 hour 30 minutes. Please note that your reserved table will be kept for up to 15 minutes ONLY.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to get to the first floor of the restaurant for wheelchair and prams.
🅿️ PARKING
Most customers use the council owned car park by the library during the day which is a 4-5 minute walk and after 6pm parking on the side roads with single yellow lines is free.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
You can book on the website via the event link or
📆 2025 DATES BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER:
▪️Monday 8th September
▪️Tuesday 9th September
▪️Wednesday 10th September
TIME: From 5pm - 10pm
😋 WHAT FOOD TO EXPECT
⭐️CHINESE APPETISER
⭐️CHINESE MENU
⭐️ITALIAN
⭐️TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI
⭐️INDIAN
⭐️THAI
⭐️GRILL
⭐️DESSERTS
⭐️INCLUDING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
💳 PRICE
▪️Adults: £23.00
▪️Children (under 12 & under 1.5m: £11.50
(Buy one and get the cheapest free)
▪️PLEASE NOTE
Last entrance is 1 hour prior to closing. Dishes will be removed 30 minutes prior to closing. Time restrictions may apply our restaurant operates 1 hour 45 minutes seating time policy for reservations, non-reservations will have 1 hour 30 minutes. Please note that your reserved table will be kept for up to 15 minutes ONLY.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to get to the first floor of the restaurant for wheelchair and prams.
🅿️ PARKING
Most customers use the council owned car park by the library during the day which is a 4-5 minute walk and after 6pm parking on the side roads with single yellow lines is free.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
You can book on the website via the event link or
☎️ Phone: 01582 724000
Related Deals & Blogs
🤩 Lou Sanders: No Kissing In the Bingo Hall - Hat Factory, Luton
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🤩 Join Lou as she warms up to film her latest tour show for a special.
🕢 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7:30pm
▪️Start time: 8:00pm
▪️AGE: 16+
🤭 WHAT TO EXPECT
A show about being human-can you relate???
Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes!
A deep, dumb show for the masses.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)
🕢 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7:30pm
▪️Start time: 8:00pm
▪️AGE: 16+
🤭 WHAT TO EXPECT
A show about being human-can you relate???
Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes!
A deep, dumb show for the masses.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)
✨️ Bedford Mindful Walks - Free
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:00
🌳 Join us for a mindful walk based on the teachings of vipassana meditation. Free of course. We will start with an introduction and wellbeing check in as we walk to the butterfly bridge. This is optional you do not have to talk, please however be courteous of others and allow them to speak.
🌞 Theme of this month’s walk:
Let go & be kind…
📍Meeting point: Outside the front of the Swan Hotel in Bedford.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
When we get to the butterfly bridge I will guide you through the mindfulness practice before walking towards and finishing at the riverside bar.
This second half will be in complete silence and we will pause to have some time of stillness by the two bridges where you can hear the peaceful sounds of the water.
Watch your thoughts wash away!
We will break the silence by ending with a gratitude prompt.
This is a safe space and community for everyone. Even in the winter it’s nice to get out and enjoy the scenery of the embankment safely as a group.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any access needs please let me know and we will be walking at a mindful pace as a group and no one would be left behind. I am a trained mental health advocate and passionate about in powering people to take action for their own wellbeing.
✨️ Reclaim your peace and freedom with every step!
🌞 Theme of this month’s walk:
Let go & be kind…
📍Meeting point: Outside the front of the Swan Hotel in Bedford.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
When we get to the butterfly bridge I will guide you through the mindfulness practice before walking towards and finishing at the riverside bar.
This second half will be in complete silence and we will pause to have some time of stillness by the two bridges where you can hear the peaceful sounds of the water.
Watch your thoughts wash away!
We will break the silence by ending with a gratitude prompt.
This is a safe space and community for everyone. Even in the winter it’s nice to get out and enjoy the scenery of the embankment safely as a group.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any access needs please let me know and we will be walking at a mindful pace as a group and no one would be left behind. I am a trained mental health advocate and passionate about in powering people to take action for their own wellbeing.
✨️ Reclaim your peace and freedom with every step!
🤸♂️SEND soft play - Snakes & Ladders in Dunstable
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 16:15 - 18:15 Price: £5.00
Dedicated play sessions for children with special educational needs
▪️AGES: 0 - 12
😍 At Snakes & Ladders in Dunstable, we like to provide inclusive playing experiences for youngsters. We know that some children can find the hustle and bustle of softplay intimidating at first. This is why we offer special sessions that are aimed at children who may have special educational needs or disabilities.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions run on Wednesdays 16:15pm -18:15pm during term time.
✨️ FACILITIES
The facilities on offer at Snakes & Ladders are designed to encourage children to play, explore and test their limits at their own pace.
Our sessions, dedicated to children aged 0-12 years with special educational needs or disabilities provide a relaxed atmosphere where families can connect. Disabled parking is available on all of our sites
🤩 WHAT'S NEW?
Step into a world of imagination at Snakes & Ladders with our exciting Role Play Village in Dunstable —a brand-new experience designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and provide endless fun for all little explorers!
With 10 interactive play zones, children can become whoever they dream to be
✉️ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
A valid DLA letter must be shown on arrival.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £5 PER CHILD
£5 per child (including 1 accompanying adult)
Additional adults will be charged at our normal off-peak rate. There must be at least one SEN/D child per booking. You can book via the event link. When booking tickets scroll down to Send sessions for the Dunstable location.
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 1 Years Old. (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Adult: £3.80
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 2-4 Years Old. (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 5-12 Years Old (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling Under 12 Months. (With Additional Adult): £3.80
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling Under 12 Months. No Additional Adult: £0.00
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you require further details or advice regarding the suitability of our facilities or accessibility, please call or e-mail your local site.
☎️ Phone: 01582 660111
📧 Email: dunstable@snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Wednesday 10 September 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/
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👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563
☎️ 01234 589563
