🪁 Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🪁 Get Ready for the Bedford Kite & Motoring Festival 2025!
ℹ️ DETAILS
Join us for a weekend of family fun at the Bedford Kite & Motoring Festival on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025, from 10am-4pm each day in Russell Park and Mill Meadows, with river activities too.
🪁 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Dazzling kite displays: Watch skilled flyers from across the world soar through the sky with incredible creations.
⭐️ A motor vehicle extravaganza: Explore a fascinating array of classic cars, motorcycles, and more from across the ages, right up to today.
⭐️ Mouth-watering food and drink: Indulge in delicious vegan options alongside a variety of other tasty treats.
⭐️ Green Earth Lounge: Discover all sorts of fascinating vegan products
⭐️ Exciting river activities: Try your hand at water sports or simply enjoy the riverfront entertainment.
⭐️ Engaging children's activities: Keep the little ones entertained with a range of fun-filled activities.
😌 QUIET SPACES
Quiet space for families of children with SEND
At this festival there will be a dedicated area for families of children and young people with special educational needs and / or a disability (SEND).
This area will have a quite space for people to sit and have a sensory break from any crowds, a dedicated bouncy castle for children with SEND, a changing places toilet and an information stand.
🎟 MOTOR EXHIBIT
To apply for a ticket to exhibit your vehicle visit the Eventbrite booking link here.
🤩 This FREE festival has something for everyone! Come along and enjoy a fantastic weekend of family fun.
ℹ️ DETAILS
Join us for a weekend of family fun at the Bedford Kite & Motoring Festival on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025, from 10am-4pm each day in Russell Park and Mill Meadows, with river activities too.
🪁 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Dazzling kite displays: Watch skilled flyers from across the world soar through the sky with incredible creations.
⭐️ A motor vehicle extravaganza: Explore a fascinating array of classic cars, motorcycles, and more from across the ages, right up to today.
⭐️ Mouth-watering food and drink: Indulge in delicious vegan options alongside a variety of other tasty treats.
⭐️ Green Earth Lounge: Discover all sorts of fascinating vegan products
⭐️ Exciting river activities: Try your hand at water sports or simply enjoy the riverfront entertainment.
⭐️ Engaging children's activities: Keep the little ones entertained with a range of fun-filled activities.
😌 QUIET SPACES
Quiet space for families of children with SEND
At this festival there will be a dedicated area for families of children and young people with special educational needs and / or a disability (SEND).
This area will have a quite space for people to sit and have a sensory break from any crowds, a dedicated bouncy castle for children with SEND, a changing places toilet and an information stand.
🎟 MOTOR EXHIBIT
To apply for a ticket to exhibit your vehicle visit the Eventbrite booking link here.
🤩 This FREE festival has something for everyone! Come along and enjoy a fantastic weekend of family fun.
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🏊♂️ Wild Swimming and Sauna option at Waresley Park Estate (Ages 14+)
Sunday 22 June 2025
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
▪️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
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🛍 Harpenden Farmers' Market 2025
Sunday 22 June 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.
💦 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.
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
ℹ️ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
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🎊 FREE Midsummer Festival 2025 in Milton Keynes
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 10:00 - 22:00 Price: £0.00
🎊 Midsummer Boulevard East will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of music, arts and family-friendly activities inspired by themes of renewal, healing and health.
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival will feature an exciting mix of live music, street theatre, folklore-inspired art, and hands-on workshops, all free to enjoy. Visitors can also indulge in delicious pop-up street food curated by local favourite, Sophie etc., available throughout the day and into the evening.
🤩 THE PROGRAMME
While the full programme is still being finalised, highlights already confirmed include:
⭐️ Leap Then Look: A new interactive art commission
⭐️ Bernadette Russell: A captivating storytelling performance reclaiming the image of fairies as wild, punk-spirited protectors of the earth
⭐️ Wild Rumpus and the Pavilion of the Hopeful Sun: Hosting the enchanting ‘Ceremony of the Seed’
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
Midsummer Festival takes place on Midsummer Boulevard (see map below), which is famously aligned with the sun at summer solstice. The Festival site is opposite MK Gallery and Milton Keynes Theatre. what3words for the Festival location is dolphin.conspire.data
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ℹ️ ARE YOU AN ORGANISATION WHO WANTS TO TAKE PART?
The city council is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organisations to submit ideas for a new commission to feature in the festival programme. Those interested can apply on the city council’s website.
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE
Midsummer Boulevard East will be closed to traffic during the event. Diversion signs will redirect motorists, and buses will operate from alternative stops outside The Point on Lower Tenth Street.
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival will feature an exciting mix of live music, street theatre, folklore-inspired art, and hands-on workshops, all free to enjoy. Visitors can also indulge in delicious pop-up street food curated by local favourite, Sophie etc., available throughout the day and into the evening.
🤩 THE PROGRAMME
While the full programme is still being finalised, highlights already confirmed include:
⭐️ Leap Then Look: A new interactive art commission
⭐️ Bernadette Russell: A captivating storytelling performance reclaiming the image of fairies as wild, punk-spirited protectors of the earth
⭐️ Wild Rumpus and the Pavilion of the Hopeful Sun: Hosting the enchanting ‘Ceremony of the Seed’
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
Midsummer Festival takes place on Midsummer Boulevard (see map below), which is famously aligned with the sun at summer solstice. The Festival site is opposite MK Gallery and Milton Keynes Theatre. what3words for the Festival location is dolphin.conspire.data
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ℹ️ ARE YOU AN ORGANISATION WHO WANTS TO TAKE PART?
The city council is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organisations to submit ideas for a new commission to feature in the festival programme. Those interested can apply on the city council’s website.
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE
Midsummer Boulevard East will be closed to traffic during the event. Diversion signs will redirect motorists, and buses will operate from alternative stops outside The Point on Lower Tenth Street.
✂️ Free Sunday Crafternoons at Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
✂️ Crafternoons are a monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. This will take place at The Higgins in Bedford.
🧒 AGES: Suitable for under 12s.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED: 2pm - 4pm
Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.
🗓 2025 CRAFTERNOON DATES:
▪️Sunday 27th April
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 22nd June
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
🧒 AGES: Suitable for under 12s.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED: 2pm - 4pm
Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.
🗓 2025 CRAFTERNOON DATES:
▪️Sunday 27th April
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 22nd June
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
💪UK's Stongest Man in Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
💪 In 2025 UK’s Strongest Man will be held over 2 action packed weekends.
🗓 2025 MILTON KEYNES DATES
▪️Saturday 21st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
🏅WHAT TO EXPECT
UK's Strongest Man returns to Milton Keynes. This high octane televised show is suitable for all the family.
16 men descend on Planet Ice in this first weekend of the UK's Strongest Man Finals. Witness jaw dropping strongman action as they battle it out over 2 days.
Saturday's Quarter Final sees the first 8 athletes in Group A go head to head in 4 stunning strongman events.
Sunday's Quarter Final sees the 8 athletes in Group B go head to head in 4 stunning strongman events.
🔔 SCHEDULE
▪️12:00: Doors Open
▪️13:00: Shows Begins
▪️17:00: Show Ends
▪️17:30 - 18:30: Meet and Greet (Meet and Greet and VIP Customers Only)
😋 FOOD & DRINK
The venue has a wide variety of food and drink options available.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We have a range of Accessible seating options to meet our customer s needs. Please contact lesley@ultimatestrongman.tv to discuss your seating requirements. All of our accessible customers will be able to bring a FREE carer on proof of booking confirmation and eligibility.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️CHILD (3 - 15): £16.69 - £43.69
▪️ADULT: £38.29 - £81.12
▪️ACCESSIBLE + FREE CARER: £38.29
▪️UNDER 2 (on lap): FREE
▪️VIP: £107.99
🗓 2025 MILTON KEYNES DATES
▪️Saturday 21st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
🏅WHAT TO EXPECT
UK's Strongest Man returns to Milton Keynes. This high octane televised show is suitable for all the family.
16 men descend on Planet Ice in this first weekend of the UK's Strongest Man Finals. Witness jaw dropping strongman action as they battle it out over 2 days.
Saturday's Quarter Final sees the first 8 athletes in Group A go head to head in 4 stunning strongman events.
Sunday's Quarter Final sees the 8 athletes in Group B go head to head in 4 stunning strongman events.
🔔 SCHEDULE
▪️12:00: Doors Open
▪️13:00: Shows Begins
▪️17:00: Show Ends
▪️17:30 - 18:30: Meet and Greet (Meet and Greet and VIP Customers Only)
😋 FOOD & DRINK
The venue has a wide variety of food and drink options available.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We have a range of Accessible seating options to meet our customer s needs. Please contact lesley@ultimatestrongman.tv to discuss your seating requirements. All of our accessible customers will be able to bring a FREE carer on proof of booking confirmation and eligibility.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️CHILD (3 - 15): £16.69 - £43.69
▪️ADULT: £38.29 - £81.12
▪️ACCESSIBLE + FREE CARER: £38.29
▪️UNDER 2 (on lap): FREE
▪️VIP: £107.99
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
❗️Did you know we have loyalty cards for both our Buyers and Sellers. Grab yours at the gate!
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🚗 Linslade car boot sale opens every Sunday.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
Look forward to seeing you all Sunday and fingers crossed for nice weather.🚗🤞
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
Look forward to seeing you all Sunday and fingers crossed for nice weather.🚗🤞
🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Steaming Days is when we have a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down our track! We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
The rest of the site is open including the Railway Museum, the Visitor Centre with Gift Shop and Railway Cafe, and the model trains are usually running too. Steaming Days are most Sundays (Easter-Halloween), and also some Bank Holidays and some Wednesdays during school holidays. We have 25-acres of Railwayland to explore! Come and enjoy your local heritage railway!
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 22 June 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
Sunday 22 June 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!
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🚘 Redbourn car boot sale is located at the Herts Showground on most Sundays & now also Bank holiday Mondays from first Sunday in April until last Sunday in October 2025 (no sales Sunday or bank holiday Monday end of May when Herts show is on). The car boot closes at 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Sunday 22 June 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
