🖍 Free Crafts Table for Kids - The Crown, Flitwick
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🌞 Looking for something to do over the Summer Hols? Look no further! We will have a FREE crafts table for the kids at The Crown in Flitwick this half term every Monday and Tuesday between 12 & 6pm.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
☕️ Community Coffee Mornings at Baycroft Flitwick Care Home
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
☕️ Community Coffee Mornings at Baycroft Flitwick Care Home Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 11am We welcome our local community to join us for a delightful coffee morning.
👋 We look forward to getting to know our neighbours & local groups over a cup of tea and cake.
There's no need to book, just pop in on the day!
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more or to reserve a table, please contact Samantha, our Customer Relations Manager, on:
☎️ 01525 307 665
👋 We look forward to getting to know our neighbours & local groups over a cup of tea and cake.
There's no need to book, just pop in on the day!
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more or to reserve a table, please contact Samantha, our Customer Relations Manager, on:
☎️ 01525 307 665
💦 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.
🐴 Miniature Pony Experience - Woburn Sands
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Price: £5.99
🐴 Brought to you from the team at The Animal Experience, children can enjoy 20 minutes of fun learning all about miniature ponies at Woburn Sands Garden Centre this halt term 2025.
AGES: 4+
ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Animal Experience team will be bringing their miniature ponies to the garden centre where children will be able to groom them, walk them, and get to know how they are cared for.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Thursday 31st July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
🕙 SESSION TIMES
Choose a session time between 10am - 2.40pm. Limited availability
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
▪️Child: £5.99
▪️Adult: £1.00
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE GARDEN CENTRE?
😋 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
AGES: 4+
ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Animal Experience team will be bringing their miniature ponies to the garden centre where children will be able to groom them, walk them, and get to know how they are cared for.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Thursday 31st July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
🕙 SESSION TIMES
Choose a session time between 10am - 2.40pm. Limited availability
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
▪️Child: £5.99
▪️Adult: £1.00
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE GARDEN CENTRE?
😋 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
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Tuesday 05 August 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.
⛳️ 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.
⛳️ 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!
💥🎳 Tenpin Tuesday - 50% off in Milton Keynes
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
🎳 Tenpin Tuesday at Milton Keynes.
Who doesn’t love a deal? You’ll love our Tenpin Tuesday offer with an incredible saving of:
Who doesn’t love a deal? You’ll love our Tenpin Tuesday offer with an incredible saving of:
💥 50% off bowling and selected drinks every Tuesday!
🕙 WHAT TIME IS THIS OFFER IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?
▪️School holiday times: After 6pm in the school holidays.
🕙 WHAT TIME IS THIS OFFER IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?
▪️School holiday times: After 6pm in the school holidays.
Bring your family and friends down to your local Tenpin to enjoy low cost bowling with the added bonus of savings on your drinks too. Spend some quality time together with family and friends and create happy memories. Do you have what it takes to become the King or Queen of bowling.
🎮 OTHER THINGS TO DO
There are arcades and a pool table.
The fun doesn't end there though with 2 exclusive karaoke rooms, a laser tag arena, and 4 escape rooms all vying for your attention.
🍻 SELECTED 50% OFF DRINK OFFERS
💷 COST PER GAME
▪️Junior price (upto 16 years): £4.00
▪️Adult price £4.75
(Please note, prices can change at anytime.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Be sure to put your car registration number into the system at Tenpin so you don't incur a fine.
✅️ ONLINE BOOKING VIA THE EVENT LINK
Don‘t miss out on any of our bowling offers by booking ahead online to secure your lane at the location of Milton Keynes.
ℹ️ BOOKING & QUERIES
☎️ Phone: 0333 034 6100
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Tuesday 05 August 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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🌳 🌳 Forest School Family Fun - Marston Moretaine
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Price: £7.50
🌳 Especially for families with children up to approximately 12 years old. At least 1 adult per group of children.
🕙 SESSION TIMES (LIMITED)
▪️10:00am - 11:30am
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
🪵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and spend some time in the woods with Ruth doing woodland crafts, a scavenger hunt, den building, sawing, exploring and more.
🚻 TOILETS & REFRESHMENTS
🕙 SESSION TIMES (LIMITED)
▪️10:00am - 11:30am
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
🪵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and spend some time in the woods with Ruth doing woodland crafts, a scavenger hunt, den building, sawing, exploring and more.
🚻 TOILETS & REFRESHMENTS
Toilets and Refreshments will be available in The Café at The Forest Centres main building.
✅️ INSTRUCTIONS
▪️Make your way to the woods for 10am.
▪️Please dress for the weather
🅿️ PARKING
£1 - £3 or join as a Friend of the Forest if you are a regular visitor - see the forest centre for more information.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
park in the main car park and follow the main path towards the wind turbine, stay on the path and you'll find us in the woods on the right of the main path. It's about a 10 minute walk so please allow time to get to us. The park is buggy, bike, scooter friendly and can be muddy with puddles enroute.
🗓 HALF TERM 2025 DATES IN MARSTON
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7.50 Per Child
You can book via the event link.
🗓 HALF TERM 2025 DATES IN MARSTON
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7.50 Per Child
You can book via the event link.
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Tuesday 05 August 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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🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🦖 The Lost World Corn Maze
Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
👀 The Labyrinth of Illusions
The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
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🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.
🐶 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🌎 World Games Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🏆 Get active, get competitive and most of all, have fun this summer 2025 at Jordans Mill in Broom!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ 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
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ 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
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏛️ Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
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🧒 Free Family Drop - In Sessions - St Mary's Church, Goldington, Bedford
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🧒 Join St Mary's Church in Goldington Bedford on Tuesday afternoons (as seen below) for free family drop in sessions, in the Church Hall and paddock for fun, craft, games, activities and a snack.
▪️AGES: Targeted especially for children under 12 years old.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Games
✨️ Activities
✨️ Craft
✨️ Snacks
🗓 2025 DROP IN AFTERNOON DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
For more details, please reach out to:
Ceri-Anne
📧 Email: family.stmarysgoldington@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07872 052175
🗺SAT NAVS
For Sat Navs use MK41 0AN
▪️AGES: Targeted especially for children under 12 years old.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Games
✨️ Activities
✨️ Craft
✨️ Snacks
🗓 2025 DROP IN AFTERNOON DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
For more details, please reach out to:
Ceri-Anne
📧 Email: family.stmarysgoldington@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07872 052175
🗺SAT NAVS
For Sat Navs use MK41 0AN
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Funfair 2025
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎠 Milton Keynes, Willen lake summer funfair is returning this Summer 2025. Free Entry.
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
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Whats
Hot
💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
🐋 Free Ocean Exploration - Tring Museum
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🌊 Drop in to our ocean-themed handling and craft workshop.
▪️AGES: Recommended for ages 4+.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 July
▪️Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 July
▪️Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August
🕛 TIMES
10.30am –12.00pm and 14.00pm–15.30pm
▪️AGES: Recommended for ages 4+.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 July
▪️Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 July
▪️Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August
🕛 TIMES
10.30am –12.00pm and 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐳 EVENT DETAILS
Get up close to fascinating specimens as you discover the wonderful variety of sea life, from corals and seahorses to whales and sharks. Find out how plastics affect them and how together we can help look after these incredible creatures.
Get up close to fascinating specimens as you discover the wonderful variety of sea life, from corals and seahorses to whales and sharks. Find out how plastics affect them and how together we can help look after these incredible creatures.
🐢 GET CREATIVE
Plus, create and take home an ocean animal craft to remember your day.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
Half-terms and school holidays are particularly busy times for us. Booking is advised to guarantee entry.
Book your free entry ticket
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
This event is fully wheelchair accessible.
We can provide you with a wheelchair or folding chair to carry if you email us at:
📧 Email: tring-bookings@nhm.ac.uk.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility
requirements, email us.
🅿️ PARKING
There is free car parking on Hastoe Lane. It has 48 spaces, including three Blue Badge holder spaces and two parent-and-toddler spaces.
Alternative car parks are available off the High Street. The car parks managed by Dacorum Borough Council are free for the first hour with a small charge after that.
🚶♀️Inclusive Stroll: Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 12:00
🚶♀️Join us for a short, guided walk at Furzton Lake as part of our Inclusive Strolls programme. Free no need to book.
ABOUT
Designed for all ages and abilities, this event offers accessible routes and facilities, aiming to raise awareness and provide an enjoyable experience while discovering the hidden gems of Milton Keynes’ green spaces.
Please wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
📍 MEETING POINT
Please meet at the Triple Star car park on V4 Watling Street. What3words location childcare.budget.universes.
🚶♀️HOW LONG IS THE WALK?
The event duration is approximately 1 hour-1.5 hours and will be at a gentle pace, allowing time for informal chat and any questions you might have. A member of The Parks Trust team will lead the walk and answer any questions you may have.
▪️AGES:
All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🐶 DOGS
Please note, only assistance dogs are permitted on this walk
No booking is required for this event. We hope to see you there!
🅿️ THE NEAREST PARKING
The nearest parking to the meeting point is The Italian Sul Lago off the V4 Watling Street What3Words location song.jeering.seagulls. This car park has a height barrier (1.9m), EV chargers and accessible parking spaces.
ABOUT
Designed for all ages and abilities, this event offers accessible routes and facilities, aiming to raise awareness and provide an enjoyable experience while discovering the hidden gems of Milton Keynes’ green spaces.
Please wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
📍 MEETING POINT
Please meet at the Triple Star car park on V4 Watling Street. What3words location childcare.budget.universes.
🚶♀️HOW LONG IS THE WALK?
The event duration is approximately 1 hour-1.5 hours and will be at a gentle pace, allowing time for informal chat and any questions you might have. A member of The Parks Trust team will lead the walk and answer any questions you may have.
▪️AGES:
All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🐶 DOGS
Please note, only assistance dogs are permitted on this walk
No booking is required for this event. We hope to see you there!
🅿️ THE NEAREST PARKING
The nearest parking to the meeting point is The Italian Sul Lago off the V4 Watling Street What3Words location song.jeering.seagulls. This car park has a height barrier (1.9m), EV chargers and accessible parking spaces.
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 28th July until 31st August 2025, 10am until 4pm!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
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🐞 Mini Beast Safari - Ampthill Park (Free but booking needed)
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 10:30
🐛 Join us for our Mini Beast Safari at Ampthill Great Park.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 5th August: 10:30am
▪️Tuesday 19th August: 10:30am
▪️AGE:
Suitable for families with children under 8 years old.
🪲 WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be searching for tiny creatures, collecting specimens and there will be lots of fun facts and activities.
📍MEETING POINT:
Ampthill Great Park, Central Carpark - meet by the Performance Area
🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE, BOOKING NEEDED
The event is free but you will need to book your place via the QR code or via the event link.
We do have a limited number of places available.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 5th August: 10:30am
▪️Tuesday 19th August: 10:30am
▪️AGE:
Suitable for families with children under 8 years old.
🪲 WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be searching for tiny creatures, collecting specimens and there will be lots of fun facts and activities.
📍MEETING POINT:
Ampthill Great Park, Central Carpark - meet by the Performance Area
🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE, BOOKING NEEDED
The event is free but you will need to book your place via the QR code or via the event link.
We do have a limited number of places available.
🛡 Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡️ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
✅️ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
☕️ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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🐐 Free Mobile Farm, Thorn Recreation Ground
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🐑 The Farm is Coming to Thorn Recreation Ground on Tuesday 5th August 2025.
WHEN AND WHERE?
📍 Bidwell West
📅 Tuesday 5th August 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get hands-on with friendly farmyard animals — right in your local park! Whether you’re young or young at heart, this is your chance to cuddle, feed, and learn about some adorable animal friends.
👉 Don’t miss this FREE, feel-good afternoon of smiles, snuggles, and shared joy.
📸 Tag your photos on the Facebook page and help spread the happiness!
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes, you can do this via the event link below.
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER:
Houghton Regis Council: 01582 708540
WHEN AND WHERE?
📍 Bidwell West
📅 Tuesday 5th August 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get hands-on with friendly farmyard animals — right in your local park! Whether you’re young or young at heart, this is your chance to cuddle, feed, and learn about some adorable animal friends.
👉 Don’t miss this FREE, feel-good afternoon of smiles, snuggles, and shared joy.
📸 Tag your photos on the Facebook page and help spread the happiness!
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes, you can do this via the event link below.
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER:
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🌸 Stockwood Garden Party - Free
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
✨️ Embark on an enchanting journey through the hidden corners of Stockwood Discovery Centre. Stroll through lush lawns and meander among the trees to find a whimsical garden party that promises joy for the whole family!
🎭 ABOUT
This family-friendly event is bursting with puppetry, nature art, suitcase theatre, and garden games.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Wednesday 6th August
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
You can drop in to the event any time between 11am and 3pm, no pre-booking or ticket required.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and join the woodland adventure, where real fairies tell enchanting stories, magic wishes come true, and the day ends with a grand "Celebration" party. Create, discover, and explore with your loved ones in this enchanting garden party!
A Children's Story in partnership with The Culture Trust presents a programme of free theatre, puppetry, family activities, and general green-fingered fun.
▪️Please note: This performance will be taking place on the Lawn outside, and therefore there will be no chairs. You are encouraged to bring blankets and cushions to sit on during the performance. Children must be accompanied by an adult and not be left unattended. Stay and have fun with your family!
🎭 ABOUT
This family-friendly event is bursting with puppetry, nature art, suitcase theatre, and garden games.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Wednesday 6th August
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
You can drop in to the event any time between 11am and 3pm, no pre-booking or ticket required.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and join the woodland adventure, where real fairies tell enchanting stories, magic wishes come true, and the day ends with a grand "Celebration" party. Create, discover, and explore with your loved ones in this enchanting garden party!
A Children's Story in partnership with The Culture Trust presents a programme of free theatre, puppetry, family activities, and general green-fingered fun.
▪️Please note: This performance will be taking place on the Lawn outside, and therefore there will be no chairs. You are encouraged to bring blankets and cushions to sit on during the performance. Children must be accompanied by an adult and not be left unattended. Stay and have fun with your family!
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🏍 Sunray Bike Night - Blunham
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 17:00
🏍 Sunray’s Bike Night is back — and we’re ready for another evening of bikes, BBQ and good company. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time down, all riders and bike fans are welcome.
🕔 TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM — no booking needed, just ride in.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🔥 Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
☕ Freshly ground coffee
🍻 Drinks from the bar
🏍️ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
📍 LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
✅️ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
🕔 TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM — no booking needed, just ride in.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🔥 Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
☕ Freshly ground coffee
🍻 Drinks from the bar
🏍️ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
📍 LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
✅️ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s.
▪️Parent/guardian must be present.
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking.
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm
🎟 COST: £7.50
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
