💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🗓 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
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😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2025
- 21:00
😋 Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
2025 DATES:
▪️Thursday 20th March
▪️Thursday 17th April
▪️Thursday 15th May
▪️Thursday 19th June
▪️Thursday 17th July
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 18th September
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 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.
🌸 Refreshments in the Courtyard at Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, specialty tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens – ALL FOR ONLY £6.00. Great value!
🌷FREE ENTRY to the gardens: While away your time in the peace and tranquility. A perfect place to meet up with your friends and family – there’s something for everyone!
🎫 COLLECT YOUR TICKET
No need to book in advance – just purchase your refreshments ticket in our Shop.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 711516
🏛 EXTEND YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
If you would like to make the most of your time here to see inside the Museum too, please purchase your admission pass in our Shop for only £10. Our super volunteers are ready to welcome you. (Did you know that your admission pass is also an ‘annual pass’ which means you come back to see the museum and gardens anytime during normal opening hours throughout the year using your pass).
🛍 MARKET DAY
Every Thursday is also ‘Market Day’ in Olney.
🎊 A Fully Loaded Action Packed Party - The White Swan, Dunstable
Time: 19:30
🎤 Thursday 21st August 2025 - 7.30pm
With one of the best karaokes around with our one and only Paul biz 7.30pm
Props - prizes & piss ups!
🎧 Friday 22nd August from - 7.00pm
The one & only NICKY EDWARDS - playing the tracks we all love to get you up & dancing - drinks deals & food available
🎧 Saturday 23rd August 2025 - 3.00pm
our favourite resident DJ - mr Saunders in the garden from 3pm along side some seriously sizzling chicken bowls & all things halloumi - with drinks deals galore!
♨️ Sunday 24th August 2025 - 3.00pm
We have our lovely Joe & kirsty in the garden from 3pm - 7pm
£20 per person - kids in mind fundraiser !
Your BBQ food is included 👌
📲 Phone/WhatsApp: 07702 999384
♨️ Monday 25th August 2025 - 2:00pm
Our big beast of a BBQ SHINDIG!
Let’s carry on and dance in the garden with our Saunders playing summer bangers - tons of cheeper drinks - and a right old summer partttttttyyyyyy!!!
🐔 Half a String Presents: Space Chickens - Ampthill Park (FREE)
Time: 11:00 - 15:30
Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park on
Thursday 21st August 2025! Suitable for the whole family.
🕚 SHOW TIMES
▪️11:00am
▪️1:00pm
▪️ 3:00pm
🚀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Earth’s unlikely hero: an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve all our planet’s problems. Sounds ridiculous? Not for our heroic hen, who will boldly go where no poultry has gone before. With stunning puppetry and original banjo synth music, this rocket-fuelled madcap adventure is not to be missed.
📍 MEETING PLACE
Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite the Coffee Lodge)
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS
To book your free session, please click the event link.
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 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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🎊 Free Skate & Scoot (Booking needed) - Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🗓 Thursday 21 August
🛹 Skate Skill School (Free, booking required)
📍 Grove Skate Park
(Sessions: 10 am to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon (12 spaces per session – booking required)
AGES: 5 to 10 years old.
😊 SEND NEEDS
We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.
🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
📧 Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Price: £6.00
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!
🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
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!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 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!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 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
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🏖 Summer Beach Party 2025 - The Old Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.
🧒 AGES: 2 - 8
🗓 DATES 2025
▪️26th July - 31st August
▪️Thursday - Sunday's
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours
🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!
🚣♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.
🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
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♿️ Project RockClimber Documentary by The Disabled Adventurer - Northampton
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
🕡 AGENDA
▪️18:30 - 19:00: Arrival Drinks
▪️19:00 - 19:15: Welcoming Address
▪️19:15 - 20:30: Main Showing
▪️20:30 - 20:45: Comfort break
▪️20:45 - 21:30: Fireside Chat and Q&A
ℹ️ ABOUT
Join us for the very first public screening of the Project RockClimber Documentary at the Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton. Witness the thrilling journey of how an extreme all-terrain mobility chair, called RockClimber, came about and of Army Veteran and Disability Advocate, Nick Wilsons determination to complete a solo ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE
It's free to attend, though if you are in the position to make a donation, 💯% will go to the charity I'm a Patron of, Wheelchair Alliance.
You can book tickets via the event link.
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
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
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🦖 The Lost World Corn Maze
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
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
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
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
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
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🗓 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
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
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.
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.
🎟 BOOKING
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❓️
☕️ 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.
🧒 Crafty Thursdays Drop In Workshop at John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Price: £2.00
Every Thursday from 7th to 28th August 2025
🕚 TIME
▪️11:00am – 3:00pm
(Last admission at 2:30pm)
💷 COST
£2 per participating child. Pay on entry.
🧒 AGE:
Suitable for children aged 4+, must be accompanied
🗓 DATES & EVENT DETAILS
🪨 Let’s Rock!
📅 Thursday 7th August
🧑🎨 Make your own rock pool creation
🍽️ Dinner Set Design
📅 Thursday 14th August
🎨 Decorate a 17th-century style Delftware plate and cup
🔍 Did You See That!
📅 Thursday 21st August
🪞 Create kaleidoscopes and two-way mirror mosaics
🧱 Grab Some Clay and Play!
📅 Thursday 28th August
🧠 Build anything with clay using the ideas on display
PLEASE NOTE
Activities may vary depending on attendance
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
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📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
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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🧁 Cream Tea & Sweet Treats - Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🙋♀️ Miss Rachel (Under 5's only)
▪️Monday 28th July 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
👸 Island Princess, Moana Visit
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🐻 Teddy Bears Picnic (Make your own Teddy Bear and Picnic lunch included!)
▪️Friday 15th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
▪️12pm - 2pm
🧁 Cream Tea and Sweet Treats (One for the adults to enjoy too!)
▪️Thursday 21st August & Saturday 23rd August 2025
▪️2.30pm - 4.30pm
🌞 Summer Tuff Trays (Under 5's only)
▪️Thursday 28th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🎟 BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION
Please see our booking page via the event link for more info on each event and to book.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07863 296087
📧 Email: hello@funtivityplayvillage.co.uk
🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.
🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.
▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.
🌞 SUMMER HOLIDAY STAY & PLAY SESSIONS IN HENLOW - 2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
▪️AGES: 4 - 10
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Crafting, cooking, nature and real forest school fun!
Planned activities include:
✨️ Make your own bow and arrow
✨️ Create a training stick
✨️ Try your hand at Nordic weaving
✨️ Cook your own pizza on the fire
✨️ Juggling ball making…and LOADS more!
Food & drink:
Snack & drink included.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️1 Adult + 1 Child: £15.00
▪️Additional Adult: £4.00
Places are very limited, so don’t miss out!
Spread the word with friends and family and join us in the forest, where the magic happens.
BOOK NOW via the event link to avoid disappointment.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION
☎️ Phone: 01462 342050
⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
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⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
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👩🍼 Parents & Carers Under 21 Drop in - Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Want to meet other young parents who get it?
👩🍼 WHO'S THIS FOR?
Pregnant (22 weeks+) or got little ones under 5? You’re so welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Come hang out at our Young Parents Group.
It’s totally free, super friendly, and made just for you. Every Thursday at Cherry Tree Community Centre in Bedford.
👩🍼 Chat, chill, and make new friends
🎨 Fun stuff to do with your baby or toddler
💬 Advice & support from our lovely team (no judgment here)
☕ Laughs and good vibes only
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📧 Email: familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk.
🛡 Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 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
✨️ 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 Inflatable Fun - Parkside Recreation, Houghton Regis (Rescheduled for 21st August)
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🤩 ABOUT
Inflatable Fun is coming to Parkside Recreation, Houghton Regis, on 21st August 2025 – another one of our exciting summer events.
It’s packed with excitement for kids (and kids at heart)! With something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
So grab your friends, kick off your shoes, and jump into the fun – you won’t want to miss it!
📍 LOCATION
The park is located behind La Bella Calabria, Houghton Regis.
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow Houghon Regis Town Council Facebook page incase of any changes.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582708540
📘 Facebook: Houghton Regis Town Council
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🤸♂️ SEND Soft Play - Bedford
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
🗓 WHEN?
Every Monday & Thursday 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions have reduced capacity and noise, to cater for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £2.60
▪️Adult: Free
Booking required you can book via the event link.
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
🤸♂️ Buckingham Play Days 2025 (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🧒 AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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🏃♂️Healthy Movers in Marston Moretaine (FREE)
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🏃♂️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a fun way to keep your children active this summer? Come along to our Healthy Movers physical play session—perfect for children aged 0–12 years to get moving, burn off energy, and enjoy the outdoors!
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to book—just drop in and join the fun!
ℹ️ MORE DETAILS
For more info, call 0300 300 8111 or email flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🚀 Half a String Presents: Space Chickens - Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park
Time: 11:00 - 15:30
Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park on
Thursday 21st August 2025.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABLE FOR...
Suitable for the whole family, aimed at ages 5+
🕚 SESSION TIMES
11am, 1pm & 3pm
📍MEETING PLACE
Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite the Coffee Lodge)
🚀 EVENT DETAILS
Earth’s unlikely hero: an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve all our planet’s problems. Sounds ridiculous? Not for our heroic hen, who will boldly go where no poultry has gone before. With stunning puppetry and original banjo synth music, this rocket-fuelled madcap adventure is not to be missed.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION
Free but needs to be booked, you can book your session on the website via the event link.
🅿️ Please note: Ampthill Park car park can get busy, so please bear this in mind. Leave in plenty of time and/or walk where possible. If you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, please get in touch by emailing info@fullhouse.org.uk or calling 01525 630783.
*This project is funded by Ampthill Town Council
🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon
Time: 11:00
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
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🎡 Harpenden Funfair - August 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st August: 5 pm - 8:30/9pm
▪️Friday 22nd August: 5 pm - 8:30/9pm
▪️Saturday 23rd August: 2 pm - 8:30/9pm
▪️Sunday 24th August: 2 pm - 8:30/9pm
▪️Monday 25th August: 2pm - 7/7:30pm
💥 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day.
🤑 HAPPY HOUR PRICES
🔸️Large rides £2.50
🔸️Children's rides £2
🔸️Dodgems £4 per car
🔸️Other attractions may vary
💷 REGULAR PRICES
🔸️Large rides £3.50
🔸️Children's rides £3
🔸️Dodgems £5 per car
🎡 Bring the family for a fun afternoon out🎡
➡️ KEEP UPDATED
You can keep updated incase of any changes on the Facebook page via the event link.