♨️ Summer Smoke Street Food Festival - Biddenham, Bedford
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Get ready for a sizzling good time at our Annual BBQ Festival, where the best grill masters gather to showcase their mouthwatering creations. Whether you’re a fan of smoky ribs, juicy burgers, or tangy pulled pork, we’ve got something to satisfy every craving.
🍖 WHAT TO EXPECT: -
Delicious Food:* Indulge in a variety of BBQ dishes from local vendors. -
Music:* Enjoy toe-tapping tunes from Pop, Dance, Hip Hop and R&B -
Family Fun:* Face painting, Candy Floss, and activities for all ages.
Beer Garden:* Sip on cocktails, beers, and cool drinks.
🎟️ ADMISSION:
FREE!! Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of all things BBQ! Bring your friends and family for a day of fantastic food, great music, and unforgettable fun. See you there!
23 other events on this day
🎊The Kingfisher Karnival - Bedford🎊
Time: 12:00
🐐 Mobile Petting Zoo - (£2.50 per child)
🤸♀️ Bouncy Castles - (£5.00 unlimited, all day)
🚣♀️ John Bunyan boat trips - (30 minute cruises £7 per adult, £4, 5-18 years and under 5’s go free)
🛍 Mini Market in The Tithe Barn -
🍖 BBQ -
🎶 Live music …and more!
MUSIC & DISCO
We’ve got live music on The Jetty starting from 12noon and then a disco in the evening starting from 8pm.
💙 We’ll also have a tin can alley, coconut shy and raffle with proceeds in aid of our chosen charity this year - Blues Foundation.
🙋♀️This is a free event, no tickets required! Outside dining is offered on a first come first served basis. Alternatively, you can book a table inside to dine. See you there!
🎶👨👩👧👦FREE ENTRY PATIO PARTY - A Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska Alldayer
Time: 12:00
🔥FREE RED STRIPE!🔥
Yep, actual free beer. Esquires brewery, Marstons have kindly given us 50 free pints of Red Stripe to give away to the first 50 people through the gates (1pp).
Expect the finest Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska sounds, with live artists on the main stage and Roll Your Own records providing the selectors outside, alongside our rum bar and street food.
🎵 Live Music
🌮 Street Food
🎧 DJs
Rum Live music from:
🔸️THE PRIDE
🔸️THE SG’S
🔸️EASYDREAD + More
TBA
DJs curated by Roll Your Own Records:
🔸️RYOR CREW
🔸️SHERRY McGILL
🔸️PAUL MILLER
🔸️KIERON WOLFSON
🔸️RUPERT PRESENTS LOVE TRAIN + More TBA
STREET FOOD!
⭐️CARUMBAR are setting up shop with the finest Caribbean food served throughout the day.
⭐️CANTINA CARNITAS will be making a welcome return to Bedford with the best Mexican food you've ever eaten.
⭐️RUM BAR! Our outside bar will be stocked with Red Stripe and 12 artisan rums to sample, with a selection of mixers for a hot summers day.
Entry is FREE This is an all ages event 12pm – Late!
🌸FREE Family Fun Day at The Panacea Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
A drop-in Family day for all ages.
💖THIS MUSEUM IS RECOMMENDED BY WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE, BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WITH A POND, THE MUSEUM IS FREE AND SO VERY INTERESTING. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN HERE BEFORE YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Lawn games:
⭐️throwing games,
⭐️bubbles,
⭐️giant chess,
⭐️giant dominoes
⭐️Jenga.
🏆Fun trails around the museum with sticker prize.
🌳🥪 Shady trees, plenty of seats and please bring a picnic!
Tea Room deal:
🔸️Juice carton + biscuits £1.50
🔸️Tea / Coffee + a slice of cake £3.25
♿️ The ground floor & garden area is accessible.
📽 FREE OPEN AIR Priory Pictures - Dunstable
We will be celebrating milestone birthdays of iconic movie stars: Leonardo DiCaprio (turning 50), Sandra Bullock (turning 60), Keanu Reeves (turning 60), and Jackie Chan (turning 70).
🔸️1 pm - Kung Fu Panda 4* (PG) Adapted screening with subtitles, hearing loop and low volume.
🔸️3 pm - Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
🔸️5 pm - Romeo + Juliet (12)
🔸️7.30 pm - Speed (15)
🍿 Don't forget to bring your blankets/chairs & picnic
We look forward to seeing you there!
👸 Celebrate the Magic Mini-Festival 👸
WHAT TO EXPECT:
💖 Character Meet & Greets
🎶 Live Performances
🪩 Disco (with bubbles & pompoms 🙌🏻)
✏️ Craft & Colouring Area
🏰 Inflatables (castles & games!)
📚 Storytime
🖊️ Collect Autographs
📸 Photo Opportunities … AND MORE!
MEET & GREET CHARACTORS
🧜♀️ The Mermaid Princess
🌸Tower Princess
❄Ice Sisters as these magical ladies have h💕 The more tickets that get booked… the more characters and activities we will be able to add to the lineup!
SESSION TIMES:
🔸️10:30am - 1pm
🔸️2pm - 4:30pm
TICKET PRICE
🔸️£15 per child
🔸️£10 per adult!
TO BOOK CONTACT THROUGH THE EVENT BUTTON ON THERE FACEBOOK PAGE OR PHONE:
01234 919142
🚘 Cars On The Green, Stotfold
Time: 13:00 - 20:00
DO I NEED TO BOOK?
No need to pre book just turn up, will be taking donations on the gate.
ℹ INFO IF YOU ARE SHOWING YOUR CAR
Cars and bikes to be strictly atleast 20 years or something of interest come from. 12.30pm onwards The Green, Stotfold, SG5 4AN.
ENTERTAINMENT FOOD & DRINKS
The Coach and Horses have all the entertainment and food requirements available for you throughout the day, with not one but TWO live bands performing, and food stalls held within the carpark space.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON, YOU ASK?
⭐ KirstysCakes
⭐ Ice cream
⭐ Hook a Duck
⭐ The hoopla
⭐ Vintage car ride & The toy box
⭐ Vintage swings
⭐ Paddy Allen Photography
🚻 TOILETS
Coach and Horses and The Crown toilets are available for anyone to use during the event.
🅿️ PARKING
⚠️Please be mindful while attending the event, there is limited spectator parking, and we ask that if you are able to walk to the event or park nearby and walk this is highly appreciated.
🏍 MacMillan Charity Ride Out 🏍
Time: 11:30
Whether you’re a rider, a pillion or just a motorbike enthusiast, all are welcome! For those unable to join us on August 10th but would still like to support us below is our JustGiving link!
ℹ DETAILS FOR RIDERS
£5 donation per bike to join the ride.
🏍 Meet up at Amici SG19 1NA -11:30 am
🏍 to ride to the John Bunyan Pub for 1PM.
There will be a BBQ being hosted at the finish line! The route is 125cc friendly!
https://justgiving.com/page/xj-ride-out-2024
📽 OPEN AIR CINEMA Migration (U) at Hitchin Lavender
Time: 14:00
🦆Join us for a family-friendly cinematic adventure with the film “Migration”! Follow a group of animals on their annual migration journey, facing obstacles and challenges that test their instincts and reliance on each other. With stunning visuals and an engaging plot, this film is a hit for both kids and adults alike!
🍿WHAT ELSE?
Enjoy this unforgettable experience at a venue near you! Pack a picnic, grab some blankets, and immerse yourself in the magic of “Migration” in a beautiful open location.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting film that promises to captivate audiences of all ages
PRICE'S:
⭐ADULTS : £11.55
⭐CHILDREN (ages 2-14) £5.78
⭐UNDER 2s: £1.58
⭐BABIES (holding in arms): are FREE
- EXTRAS YOU CAN PAY FOR:
- 🔸️Deckchair - £6.88 🔸️Beanbag Hire - £5.25
🔸️Gazebo Hire - £31.50 - Address: Hitchin Lavender Cadwell farm, Arlesey Rd, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA
🔮 Psychic evening With pop up cafe 🔮 Cranfield
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
💷 CASH
Readers charge individual price cash only please.
£2 Entry
❤Come as a group or on your own...everybody welcome.
🍰 CAFE
A pop up cafe serving hot & cold snacks and drinks...cakes, cookies, brownies and more
🍥 Squishmallow cupcake and pizza class for kids
Time: 11:00
£12 per child
CAN PARENTS/ADULT COME TOO?
Yes, parents are welcome to book on as well. We will however charge £5 extra for adults to cover the extra pizzas
EMAIL TO BOOK & FOR MORE INFO: amorebakeriesclasses@gmail.com
🎊 KIDS FEST Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Time: 14:00 - 19:30
MAIN STAGE
⭐ Bam Bam from Britain’s Got Talent
⭐ Dan Magness (Freestyler Footballer)
⭐ Mad Science
⭐ Hartbeeps
⭐ Zoolab
⭐Children’s Shows
FESTIVAL FIELD
⭐ Interactive Activities and Entertainment
⭐ Children’s Characters
⭐ Music to dance to
⭐ Fun Food
⭐ Slush Bar for the kids and Grown-up Bar for the grown-ups!
TIME
Your Kids Fest Herts Festival ticket gives you access to Willows Activity Farm from 2pm onwards and entry to the Festival Field from 3pm. The activity programme ends at 7pm, with the refreshment area remaining open until 7.30pm.
COST
🔸️ADULT £19.95
🔸️CHILD (Aged 2 and over) £19.95
🔸️CARER Kids Fest (Please bring supporting documentation - see website for details) Free
🔸️UNDER 2s TICKET Kids (23 months and under. Please bring documentation) Free
*Plus 50p admin charge for each ticket
❤️💛💙 Let's GLOW for the Harry's Rainbow Charity 🌈✨️🎉
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Join us at the Newton Leys Pavilion for an afternoon of dancing, music, and fun, raising money for a wonderful cause. Get your glow sticks ready, put on your brightest outfits and bring your family and friends along for a fantastic time, while supporting a charity that makes a difference. Let's light up the dance floor and spread some Rainbow joy together!
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT 🎶
🔸️Epic tunes from the 80's, 90's and 00's 🔹️Interactive Games for the whole family 🔸️Childrens Bouncy Castle
🔹️Parachute fun with a Glow twist 🔸️Bubbles and Steam
🔹️Glow sticks for everyone
🔸️Party dances guaranteed Plus: A special visit from the Harry's Rainbow Mascot and a Balloon to take home for every child.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
This disco is suitable for the whole family - interactive dances aimed at 2-8 year olds and their grown ups, but as ever smaller children and those with SEND are welcomed with open arms. We are so excited to see you there!
TIME
⭐Doors open at 1:45pm
⭐Ready to kickoff the fun from: 2:00pm
Soft Drinks and snacks for children are available on the day to purchase
CLOTHES
👕 Bright / Rainbow clothing encouraged
👟 Shoes must be worn at all times
🎫 TICKETS IN THE EVENT LINK
Ticket (per person): £7.95
🕺A night of 60's Motown and Club Classics plus some Reggae and Philly thrown in 🎶🎶
Time: 19:30
7-30 till close 🎶🎶
💥ESCAPE PARTY💥@THE GOLDEN 🔔 Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00
FREE ENTRY at The Golden Bell, Leighton Buzzard😁
🎶 GROOVE GALA - LIMITED FREE TICKETS AMPTHILL
Time: 18:00
FREE TICKETS ARE LIMITED
Click on the event link to grab your free tickets if it's not too late!
🎪THE HAPPY CIRCUS - OLDE WATERMILL BARTON-LE-CLAY
🤹♂️Roll up, roll up the Circus has come to The Watermill!
The show features different acts and is hosted by the Ring Mistress and Clown introducing Acrobats, Aerialists, Speciality Acts, Magic and Audience Participation with loads of fun and much, much more!
🤸♂️Happy’s Circus is an all-human Circus, featuring international artists, providing traditional family entertainment in a contemporary style. Over three decades, the Circus has performed for millions of families. It has re-awakened and re-engaged audiences’ imaginations in the joy of one of the only true forms of Variety entertainment touring Britain today!
TICKETS
🔸️Child: £7.99
🔸️Adult: £7.99
🔸️Under 18 months: FREE
TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM
(Experience time lasts 45 minutes)
🔸️10am
🔸️12pm
🔸️14:15pm
🔸️16:00pm
🎫 CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW!
🐶 NAWT Fest - Fun Dog Show and Fair
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
With a BBQ and bar, cakes and snacks, stalls, children's games, and prizes to be won... not forgetting the fun dog show you'd be mad to miss it! So please do come along to Luton Rugby Club for a fantastic afternoon out raising money for the two animal rescue centres. Dog show schedule will be released nearer the date.
TIME
11am - 3pm.
COST
🔸️£2 entry per adult,
🔸️£1 per child.
STALL BOOKINGS
Stall bookings welcome - Please contact:
n.leach@nawt.org.uk
or j.hantonne@nawt.org.uk for more information or a booking form.
🗺 LOCATION
Luton Rugby Club Address: Newlands Rd, Luton LU1 4BQ
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
Please be aware, there is a road closure on one end of Newlands Road, but the Rugby Club is still easily accessible.
DIRECTIONS
Be sure to check the route on your satnav before you set off.
Directions: Take Junction 9 onto the A5, heading north, then turn right onto Slip End. Continue on until you reach the T junction before taking the left turn onto Newlands Road - the club is on your left.
🎶👨👩👧👦FREE ENTRY PATIO PARTY - A Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska Alldayer
Time: 12:00
🔥FREE RED STRIPE!🔥
Yep, actual free beer. Esquires brewery, Marstons have kindly given us 50 free pints of Red Stripe to give away to the first 50 people through the gates (1pp).
Expect the finest Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska sounds, with live artists on the main stage and Roll Your Own records providing the selectors outside, alongside our rum bar and street food.
🎵 Live Music
🌮 Street Food
🎧 DJs
Rum Live music from:
🔸️THE PRIDE
🔸️THE SG’S
🔸️EASYDREAD + More
TBA
DJs curated by Roll Your Own Records:
🔸️RYOR CREW
🔸️SHERRY McGILL
🔸️PAUL MILLER
🔸️KIERON WOLFSON
🔸️RUPERT PRESENTS LOVE TRAIN + More TBA
STREET FOOD!
⭐️CARUMBAR are setting up shop with the finest Caribbean food served throughout the day.
⭐️CANTINA CARNITAS will be making a welcome return to Bedford with the best Mexican food you've ever eaten.
⭐️RUM BAR! Our outside bar will be stocked with Red Stripe and 12 artisan rums to sample, with a selection of mixers for a hot summers day.
Entry is FREE This is an all ages event 12pm – Late!
🎊The Kingfisher Karnival - Bedford🎊
Time: 12:00
🐐 Mobile Petting Zoo - (£2.50 per child)
🤸♀️ Bouncy Castles - (£5.00 unlimited, all day)
🚣♀️ John Bunyan boat trips - (30 minute cruises £7 per adult, £4, 5-18 years and under 5’s go free)
🛍 Mini Market in The Tithe Barn -
🍖 BBQ -
🎶 Live music …and more!
MUSIC & DISCO
We’ve got live music on The Jetty starting from 12noon and then a disco in the evening starting from 8pm.
💙 We’ll also have a tin can alley, coconut shy and raffle with proceeds in aid of our chosen charity this year - Blues Foundation.
🙋♀️This is a free event, no tickets required! Outside dining is offered on a first come first served basis. Alternatively, you can book a table inside to dine. See you there!
🌸FREE Family Fun Day at The Panacea Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
A drop-in Family day for all ages.
💖THIS MUSEUM IS RECOMMENDED BY WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE, BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WITH A POND, THE MUSEUM IS FREE AND SO VERY INTERESTING. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN HERE BEFORE YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Lawn games:
⭐️throwing games,
⭐️bubbles,
⭐️giant chess,
⭐️giant dominoes
⭐️Jenga.
🏆Fun trails around the museum with sticker prize.
🌳🥪 Shady trees, plenty of seats and please bring a picnic!
Tea Room deal:
🔸️Juice carton + biscuits £1.50
🔸️Tea / Coffee + a slice of cake £3.25
♿️ The ground floor & garden area is accessible.
🚘 GRAVELEY FARM CAR BOOT SALE
Time: 07:30
SELLERS
🔸️7am - £10 any vehicle
BUYERS
🔸️7:30am - 9:30am - Entry £1
🔸️9:30am onwards 50p
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The fruit farm onsite is free entry with a sandpit, play area and pigs you can visit there is also low cost fun chargeable activities too. A great family day out the details are as follows:
Open for fruit picking and the play area during August. Please check on Facebook for up to date information, as sometimes we have to close to let the fruit ripen.
NO NEED TO BOOK JUST COME ALONG!
😍 WHAT IS FREE?
⭐️Use of the play area including a zip wire and sandpit is free.
⭐️There are also some pigs to look at.
CHARGES FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES
🍓 Strawberry picking - different charges
🏎 Go-karts are £1.50 per go, or £5 for five goes.
🚜 A bumpy tractor ride is £2.50 per adult & £1.50 per child.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on leads and out of the polytunnels.
☕CAFE
The cafe serves teas, coffees and light snacks and ice cream. They have a large children’s adventure play area including a zip wire and a haystack, and the play area is overlooked from the cafe so you can keep an eye on your little or not so little ones!
Summer in the Park
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
A perfect day out for our residents and close neighbours, hopefully under summer skies! Our fun-packed 3 hour programme has plenty to entertain our young residents and families:
🧗♂️ A 7.5m climbing wall
🥁 Join Helen for some traditional folk tales from around Linmere, told by the Solstice Storytelling Circle
🤾♀️ ParkPlay games, hosted by Olivia and the Linmere team
🦉ANIMALS
Meet some familiar and less familiar animals up close, including:
⭐️an owl,
⭐️tortoise,
⭐️snake,
⭐️duckings,
⭐️rabbits, and guinea pigs
🚴♀️Join our local Pump Track coach for some tips and advice on getting the best out of the Linmere pump track.
☕️With plenty of refreshments available from the Roam Coffee truck, whatever the weather!
🐷 FREE ENTRY FARM - KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🙋♀️Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts.
You get to see some animals too!
🎫 PLUS OTHER CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need too Book.
🚜TRACTOR RIDES £2.50PP
(Book a time slot on the event link)
🐰PAT A PET EXPERIENCE IS £7.50PP, AGE 3 & UNDER ARE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT!
Come along and meet the incredible animals, get hands-on with 'Pat a Pet' experiences
(Book a time slot on the event link)
🍔FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
OPENING HOURS:
🔸️Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9am - 5pm
🔸️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
🗺 LOCATION
Knotts of Tempsford
Tingeys Farm,
Station Road,
Tempsford
SG19 2AY
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW ALL OTHER EXTRA CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES:
#farmvisit
#bedfordshire
#FREE
#tractorrides
#FreeEntry
#knottsfarm
#kidsdayout
#halfterm
#whatsupbedfordshire
#whatdealz
🛍 Shefford Community Market
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
It’s an outdoor market and will only be cancelled if the weather makes it dangerous to go ahead, in which we will announce it on our socials.
Each month we have 2 spaces to gift to a local community group/charity to use for fundraising.
😀 Remember there is a children's park next to Morrisons, something gun for the kids too!
🦜🏴☠️Pirate Summer Fete 🏴☠️🦜
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
😀Join us for fun, laughter and games including stalls from local businesses. Enjoy refreshments and hopefully sun in our gardens. Everyone welcome 😊
🎡GUMBLES FUNFAIR UNLIMITED RIDES BEDFORD
DATES
🔸️Thursday 8th August
🔸️Friday 9th August
🔸️Saturday 10th August
🔸️Sunday 11th August
CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12pm - 3pm
⭐3.15pm - 6.15pm
PRICE
🔸️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
🔸️Adult: £1
🍔FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court
ℹ INFO FOR THIS EVENT
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair
❗️Please note, ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc❗️
🗺LOCATION
Russell Park
The Embankment
Bedford
MK40 3SA
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
