📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Wednesday 06 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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🧒 National Play Day 2025 - Shefford
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎉 National Day for Play 2025 Celebration at Bellcote Meadow in Shefford.
▪️Audience: Children aged 0–18 years
▪️Admission: Free!
Join us for a magical day of fun and adventure as we celebrate the National Day for Play with free activities for children of all ages!
🌈 Activities Highlights
🐾 Animal About Experience
🧙♂️ Wizard Fun in the Woods
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🎲 Outdoor Games for Older Children
👶 Baby Soft Play
✨ And much more exciting play opportunities!
🙌 Hosted & Supported By
Sponsored by: Shefford Town Council
Supported by: Shefford Children’s Centre
Contact: 0300 300 8112
▪️Audience: Children aged 0–18 years
▪️Admission: Free!
Join us for a magical day of fun and adventure as we celebrate the National Day for Play with free activities for children of all ages!
🌈 Activities Highlights
🐾 Animal About Experience
🧙♂️ Wizard Fun in the Woods
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🎲 Outdoor Games for Older Children
👶 Baby Soft Play
✨ And much more exciting play opportunities!
🙌 Hosted & Supported By
Sponsored by: Shefford Town Council
Supported by: Shefford Children’s Centre
Contact: 0300 300 8112
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
ℹ️ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
💦 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.
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🐴 Miniture Pony Day - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
🐴 Miniature Pony Day at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay. The Animal Experience team are back with us but this time with their Miniature Ponies!
▪️AGES: 4+
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Wednesday 6th August
🕥 TIMES
Various times between to book 10:30am and 2:30pm, each session lasting 30 minutes.
🐎 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and learn all about them , Groom them and Walk them. This is an experience not to be missed !
🎟 TICKETS COST (LIMITED SPACES):
▪️Children: £5.99
▪️Adults: £1 (only 2 paying adults per booking)
😍 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/
▪️AGES: 4+
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Wednesday 6th August
🕥 TIMES
Various times between to book 10:30am and 2:30pm, each session lasting 30 minutes.
🐎 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and learn all about them , Groom them and Walk them. This is an experience not to be missed !
🎟 TICKETS COST (LIMITED SPACES):
▪️Children: £5.99
▪️Adults: £1 (only 2 paying adults per booking)
😍 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/
🌞 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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🎊 Free National Play Day - Dunstable
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎊 Dunstable Town Council’s has an exciting line-up of free and low-cost activities for children aged 0 to 10 years old during summer half term 2025.
2025 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓 Wednesday 6 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🧒 National Play Day (Free)
📍St Augustine’s Academy Playing Field
▪️AGES: 0 to 5 years old.
(This activity is proudly sponsored by @Perfect Personalised Parties - UK)
🗓 Thursday 14 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🪖 Adventure & Action (Free)
📍Priory Gardens
AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 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.
🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot - everything else is JUST TURN UP and enjoy!
😊 SEND NEEDS
We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
📧 Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
2025 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓 Wednesday 6 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🧒 National Play Day (Free)
📍St Augustine’s Academy Playing Field
▪️AGES: 0 to 5 years old.
(This activity is proudly sponsored by @Perfect Personalised Parties - UK)
🗓 Thursday 14 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🪖 Adventure & Action (Free)
📍Priory Gardens
AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 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.
🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot - everything else is JUST TURN UP and enjoy!
😊 SEND NEEDS
We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
📧 Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Wednesday 06 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!
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🧒 National Play Day 2025 - Shefford
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎉 National Day for Play 2025 Celebration at Bellcote Meadow in Shefford.
▪️Audience: Children aged 0–18 years
▪️Admission: Free!
Join us for a magical day of fun and adventure as we celebrate the National Day for Play with free activities for children of all ages!
🌈 Activities Highlights
🐾 Animal About Experience
🧙♂️ Wizard Fun in the Woods
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🎲 Outdoor Games for Older Children
👶 Baby Soft Play
✨ And much more exciting play opportunities!
🙌 Hosted & Supported By
Sponsored by: Shefford Town Council
Supported by: Shefford Children’s Centre
Contact: 0300 300 8112
▪️Audience: Children aged 0–18 years
▪️Admission: Free!
Join us for a magical day of fun and adventure as we celebrate the National Day for Play with free activities for children of all ages!
🌈 Activities Highlights
🐾 Animal About Experience
🧙♂️ Wizard Fun in the Woods
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🎲 Outdoor Games for Older Children
👶 Baby Soft Play
✨ And much more exciting play opportunities!
🙌 Hosted & Supported By
Sponsored by: Shefford Town Council
Supported by: Shefford Children’s Centre
Contact: 0300 300 8112
💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Wednesday 06 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 - Ampthill Park
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 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
▪️1:30pm - 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 AND REFRESHMENTS
🕙 SESSION TIMES (LIMITED)
▪️10:00am - 11:30am
▪️1:30pm - 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 AND REFRESHMENTS
Toilets and Refreshments will be available at The Hub near the play area.
ℹ️ INSTRUCTIONS
As everyone arrives at the park at different times it is difficult to meet at the centre. Please make your way to the wood for the start of your session.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
we will be in Russett's Plantation between the play area and Woburn Road.
You can access the woodland via a gate on the right hand side of the play area as you stand with your back to the carpark.
OR
from the green hut at the edge of the car park, follow the path through the woods (keeping Woburn Road on your right) and turn left at the bench. Ruth will be up the hill on the right.
OR
from the green hut at the edge of the car park, follow the path through the woods (keeping Woburn Road on your right) and turn left at the bench. Ruth will be up the hill on the right.
🗓 HALF TERM 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7.50 Per Child
You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
Should you need to contact Ruth on the day please call 07762 783352
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7.50 Per Child
You can book via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
Should you need to contact Ruth on the day please call 07762 783352
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Wednesday 06 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
Wednesday 06 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
Wednesday 06 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
Wednesday 06 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
Wednesday 06 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.
🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Milton Keynes Theatre
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 19:30
🌈 Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this August 2025!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 7th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 8th August - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 9th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Sunday 10th August - 1:00pm & 5:00pm
(Two hours including intervals)
🎭 ABOUT
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £24.50
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
🤩 MEMBERS?
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 7th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 8th August - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 9th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Sunday 10th August - 1:00pm & 5:00pm
(Two hours including intervals)
🎭 ABOUT
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £24.50
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
🤩 MEMBERS?
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
🚂 Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain £1 per person (under 2s go free).
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Funfair 2025
Wednesday 06 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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🧒 Free Kids Activities at Cafe Bianco Nero in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
🌞 BIANCO NERO HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Join us this summer 2025 for a lineup of fun, creative events for children and families! Here's what's happening:
-🍨 Design Your Own Frappe Competition
🗓 21st July – 1st August 2025
▪️Pick up a Design Sheet from BIANCO NERO.
▪️Design your frappe and post your entry in our in-store Competition Post Box.
▪️The winning drink will be sold as a Limited Edition!
🎲 Table Games & Wind Chime Decorating
🗓 4th & 6th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 12pm
▪️ Play classic games like Jenga, Connect 4, Snap, UNO and more.
▪️Wind chime decorating available for the little ones!
📚 Zog & the Flying Doctors – Reading & Craft
🗓 13th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️ Enjoy a magical book reading.
▪️Receive a free cupcake!
▪️Craft your very own crown.
🕵️♂️ Summer Adventure Trail
🗓 18th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 1pm
▪️Start at BIANCO NERO to collect your clue sheet.
▪️Explore Leighton Buzzard to find hidden letters.
▪️Solve the word to win a prize!
🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic – Reading & Craft
🗓 20th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️Bring your teddy for a cozy story time. ▪️Enjoy a free cupcake.
▪️Make your own teddy bear craft!
📸 Strike a Pose on Our Beach!
🗓 25th – 29th August 2025
▪️Snap a photo with our beach scene and props.
▪️Upload it to social media and show us at the till.
▪️Get 50% off any drink!
Join us this summer 2025 for a lineup of fun, creative events for children and families! Here's what's happening:
-🍨 Design Your Own Frappe Competition
🗓 21st July – 1st August 2025
▪️Pick up a Design Sheet from BIANCO NERO.
▪️Design your frappe and post your entry in our in-store Competition Post Box.
▪️The winning drink will be sold as a Limited Edition!
🎲 Table Games & Wind Chime Decorating
🗓 4th & 6th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 12pm
▪️ Play classic games like Jenga, Connect 4, Snap, UNO and more.
▪️Wind chime decorating available for the little ones!
📚 Zog & the Flying Doctors – Reading & Craft
🗓 13th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️ Enjoy a magical book reading.
▪️Receive a free cupcake!
▪️Craft your very own crown.
🕵️♂️ Summer Adventure Trail
🗓 18th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 1pm
▪️Start at BIANCO NERO to collect your clue sheet.
▪️Explore Leighton Buzzard to find hidden letters.
▪️Solve the word to win a prize!
🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic – Reading & Craft
🗓 20th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️Bring your teddy for a cozy story time. ▪️Enjoy a free cupcake.
▪️Make your own teddy bear craft!
📸 Strike a Pose on Our Beach!
🗓 25th – 29th August 2025
▪️Snap a photo with our beach scene and props.
▪️Upload it to social media and show us at the till.
▪️Get 50% off any drink!
🕷 Animal Club Creepy Crawlies Experience - Luton
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
🌞🎉 Summer Fun at the Parklet!
We’ve got some roarsome and creepy-crawly fun lined up for families this summer 2025 — and it’s all FREE and fully funded by Luton BID!
🦕 Meet Fae and Flurry the Baby Dinosaur
📅 31st July 2025
Come along and say hello to Fae and her adorable baby dinosaur, Flurry! A magical meet-and-greet experience for dino fans of all ages. Don’t forget your cameras — Flurry loves a selfie!
🕷️ Animal Club Creepy Crawlies Experience
📅 6th August 2025
Get hands-on with some fascinating creatures as Animal Club brings along a whole host of creepy crawlies for youngsters to meet and handle. A perfect mix of fun and learning for curious minds!
📍 LOCATION
All events take place at our lovely parklet which will be at Market Hill, Luton — your little green escape in the heart of town.
✨ Come join the fun, bring your friends, and make some unforgettable summer memories!
We’ve got some roarsome and creepy-crawly fun lined up for families this summer 2025 — and it’s all FREE and fully funded by Luton BID!
🦕 Meet Fae and Flurry the Baby Dinosaur
📅 31st July 2025
Come along and say hello to Fae and her adorable baby dinosaur, Flurry! A magical meet-and-greet experience for dino fans of all ages. Don’t forget your cameras — Flurry loves a selfie!
🕷️ Animal Club Creepy Crawlies Experience
📅 6th August 2025
Get hands-on with some fascinating creatures as Animal Club brings along a whole host of creepy crawlies for youngsters to meet and handle. A perfect mix of fun and learning for curious minds!
📍 LOCATION
All events take place at our lovely parklet which will be at Market Hill, Luton — your little green escape in the heart of town.
✨ Come join the fun, bring your friends, and make some unforgettable summer memories!
🐋 Free Ocean Exploration - Tring Museum
Wednesday 06 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.
🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 Kids go for £1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
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🎨 Free Art Workshops for 11 - 16 year old - Bedford
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📢 Free Art Workshops for 11-16 year olds
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.
WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm
WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN
WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES
📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.
🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.
🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.
👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.
WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm
WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN
WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES
📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.
🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.
🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.
👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.
🧒 Crafts, Soft Play & Games Plus Kids Eat Free* - Middltons, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤔 Plans this Wednesday? Tired of doing the same old thing? Switch it up and join us for Mini Legends at Middletons, Milton Keynes!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!
🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 990116
🗓 WHEN?
▪️23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!
🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 990116
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Wednesday 06 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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🧒 Free Summer Holiday Family Fun 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🧒 Our summer holiday club for families and children will be taking place at Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday mornings throughout August 2025.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.
🪘Free African Drumming Workshop - Flitwick
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🪘 Free African Drumming Workshop - Drop in at Hinksey Music Park, Flitwick.
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️Runs every 25 minutes
▪️11am - 1pm
▪️2pm - 4pm
The new Hinksley Music Park is next to the Tiny Forest in Flitwick.
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️Runs every 25 minutes
▪️11am - 1pm
▪️2pm - 4pm
The new Hinksley Music Park is next to the Tiny Forest in Flitwick.
🏰 Hertford Castle Play Day 2025
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎉 More entertainment for this children this summer at Hertford Castle!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A FREE day of fun and games in conjunction with the national 'Play Day' - a day to celebrate and support children's play!
✨️ Lego Masterbuilders
✨️ Circus Skills
✨️ Garden Games
✨️ Face-painting
✨️ Food & Drink
✨️ Stalls
DETAILS
📆 Wednesday 6th August
⏲️ 11am - 4pm
📍Hertford Castle
🎟️ FREE Entry with donations welcome to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Click the event link
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A FREE day of fun and games in conjunction with the national 'Play Day' - a day to celebrate and support children's play!
✨️ Lego Masterbuilders
✨️ Circus Skills
✨️ Garden Games
✨️ Face-painting
✨️ Food & Drink
✨️ Stalls
DETAILS
📆 Wednesday 6th August
⏲️ 11am - 4pm
📍Hertford Castle
🎟️ FREE Entry with donations welcome to the Mayor of Hertford Appeal Fund.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Click the event link
Free Entry
Activities
Adults
Baby/Toddlers
Education
Family
Food/Drink
Fun
Half Term
History & Heritage
Kids
Outdoor
Parks
Play Area
Play Parks
Rainy Days
Scenic
Entertainment
Indoor
Accessible
Baby Changing
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
SEN
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
🌸 Stockwood Garden Party - Free
Wednesday 06 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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🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 06 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.
🌳 Summer Holiday Opening Morning Themes 2025 - Howe Park, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
🌳 Join us at our FREE Howe Park Wood Open Mornings! Our Open Mornings run every week from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday and there’s a new theme and different activities each week.
Week 2 activities include:
🧚Fairy door trail in the woods
🐝Meet a local beekeeper (today only)
🐢 Animal speedway
🦎Learn how to survey reptiles
🔍Identify artefacts
▪️ Week 2: 5-7 August 2025
This week's theme is ‘Conservation and Biodiversity’ so come along to take part in free activities to learn more about why protecting our local parks is so important and what you can do to help. You can find out about recycling, how animals rely on each other, and what species are particularly at risk in the UK. We will also have a local beekeeper on at least one of the days who will be able to show you more about the life of honey bees.
Week 2 activities include:
🧚Fairy door trail in the woods
🐝Meet a local beekeeper (today only)
🐢 Animal speedway
🦎Learn how to survey reptiles
🔍Identify artefacts
▪️ Week 2: 5-7 August 2025
This week's theme is ‘Conservation and Biodiversity’ so come along to take part in free activities to learn more about why protecting our local parks is so important and what you can do to help. You can find out about recycling, how animals rely on each other, and what species are particularly at risk in the UK. We will also have a local beekeeper on at least one of the days who will be able to show you more about the life of honey bees.
