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🎡 Hemel Hempstead Funfair 2025 (Gadebridge Park)


Time: 13:00 - 19:00

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🚘 Indoor Car Boot Sale at The Emporium in Woburn Sands 2025


🏺 Flitwick Antique and Collectors 2025


Time: 09:00 - 15:30

🌸 Ampthill Open Gardens on Sunday 1st June 2025


Time: 13:00 - 17:00

🚗 Luton Festival of Transport 2025 at The Stockwood Park Show Ground


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025


💃🕺Swingsters Sunday Singing Socials with Nigel and Diane at Cotten End Village Hall, Bedford


Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Price: £5.00

🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🎶 Live Music at The Golden Bell in Leighton Buzzard


Time: 15:00 - 18:00

🎬 Collectormania Milton Keynes 2025


Time: 09:00 - 16:00

🦹‍♀️Superheros Nature Trail at Jordons Mill - Broom


Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00

🏊‍♂️ Hitchin Outoor Pool 2025


🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔎 May's Mythical Maps 2025 - Dunstable Downs


Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £3.00

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!


🐊 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire!


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🎠 Wicksteed Park May Half Term 2025 (Optional camping)


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🏍 Hot Rod Sunday Pop Up at Ollie Vees Tiki Lounge, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00

🎪 HOGFEST 2025 - Hogshaw Farm May Half Term 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:30

💦 Free Leighton Buzzard Splash Park - Parsons Close


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🎉 Foodies Festival St Albans 2025 at Oaklands College 💥(Save 50% off tickets)


Time: 11:00 - 20:00

🎪 Circus Zyair - Hemel Hempstead 2025


🌳 A FREE MAZE & GARDEN CENTRE TO VISIT- 💥AN IDEA FOR A DAY OUT BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE


🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🦖 Dino Week at Mead Open Farm - May Half Term 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

✨️ Shefford summer fete 2025 at STMA


Time: 13:00 - 16:00

🎠 Luton Funfair pop up Fun Park 2025


Time: 13:00 - 21:00

🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025


Time: 09:30 - 14:00

🥔 Flitton Potato Race 2025


Time: 12:00

🏊‍♂️ Wild Swimming and Sauna option at Waresley Park Estate (Ages 14+)


Price: £10.00

🏊‍♂️ Nestled within breathtaking parkland and surrounded by the calming sounds of nature, Waresley Park Estate offers a beautiful setting for wild and open water swimming.

▪️AGES:
All attendees must be over 14 and under 18's must be supervised by an adult.

💦 ABOUT:
Our wild swimming experience is perfect for solo adventurers, couples, and families alike. Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or simply want to try something new, our experienced and friendly team (including an open water lifeguard) will be on hand to help you make the most of your time in the water.

PLEASE NOTE:
▪️If you’re new to wild swimming and planning to start in the cooler months, we recommend you attend our ‘Introduction to Cold Water Swimming’ Course.
▪️Tow-floats are always required.
▪️Please note dogs are not allowed at the lake. Thank you for your cooperation.

🎟 COST - £10pp
60-minute Wild Swimming (swim only) session £10. All sessions include a hot drink by the fire pit. You can book via the event link, you will find different session times available.

😌 SWIM & SAUNA SESSIONS: £30pp
Combine your swim with the soothing and restorative heat from our luxury lakeside sauna.  Please note these sessions are at selected times. For more information, clickhere.

❓️QUESTIONS
▪️Do you have changing facilites?

We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️Do I need to bring my own two float?
We have some tow floats available to borrow if you don’t have your own.
Do you have changing facilites?
We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️What if the weather is bad?
We will still run wild swimming sessions in the rain, however for safety reasons the session might be cancelled during adverse weather conditions like thunderstorms and gale force winds. 
▪️Are there toilets at the lake?
We have one portaloo at the lake. The nearest other toilets are at Bean Theory, our on-site coffee shop (approx. 10 minute walk up the hill)
▪️What should I wear for wild swimming?
Everyone is different, so please feel free to wear what feels comfortable for you, be it a swimsuit or wetsuit.  Water shoes or socks can be helpful on the lake floor. Please also bring a towel and warm clothes.

🗺 GETTING TO THE LAKE:
On arrival at the estate, please follow the signs to the Bean Theory Car park. Once parked, walk down the gravel track on your left, below the vineyard. After a 5-minute stroll through the estate, your lifeguard will be at the lake to meet you.

ℹ️ FOR ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries regarding wild swimming, please email
📧 Email: lake@waresleyparkestate.co.uk
☎️ Phone:
01296 670444 

🎊 Big Lunch at the Riverside Fair 2025 - Stony Stratford


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

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⛪️ De Grey Mausoleum Open Day - Flitton, Free entry


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

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🎶🎱 Music Bingo Party at The Market Cross in Dunstable


Time: 20:00

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🎠 Towcester Racecourse Family Fun Day (FREE FUN FAIR for kids - tickets needed)


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🎡 Gumbles Funfair May 2025 - Great Denham


🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

🎶 Music in the Park - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 15:00 - 17:00

🌳 Shefford Maze 2025 (Hoo Hill Maze)


Time: 10:00 - 16:00