🌳 Summer Holiday Opening Morning Themes 2025 - Howe Park, Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
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.
35 other events on this day
💦 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
💦 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.
🚌⛱️ Coach Trip to Great Yarmouth from: Bedford, Sundon Park & Luton
Visit Details: Upon arrival, you'll have around 4 hours and 30 minutes to explore and enjoy all that Great Yarmouth has to offer. Our designated drop-off and pick-up point is located at Britannia Pier, right across from the Bowling Green.
Make the most of your long weekend with a relaxing coach trip to the seaside! Stroll along the beach, enjoy traditional fish & chips, or simply soak in the sun.
📍PICK UP POINTS:
▪️Luton: Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station - 7:30am
▪️Sundon Park: Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP - 7:50am
▪️Wixams: Wixams Retirement Village - 8:20am
▪️Bedford: Bus Stop, by Poundland, opp Pilgrims - 8:35am
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£18 per Child (Under 16)
▪️£28 per Adult
▪️£70 for a Family (Please call us to book this special Family Deal!)
🎟 BOOK NOW
You can book on Three Star Coaches websites via the event link.
🚍 GREAT YARMOUTH TRIP DATES 2025
▪️Monday 26th May 2025
▪️Saturday 26th July 2025
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️Monday 25th August 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
📧 Email: sales@threestarcoaches.com
🎤 Open Mic Night at The Dukes, Heath & Reach
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🛎 WANT TO BOOK A ROOM?
We have 4 double ensuite stable rooms, each have access to our 28 space free carpark monitored by CCTV. As seen on Hotel Inspector.
🌐 THE DUKES WEBSITE
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
📧 Email: info@thedukes.uk.com
🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 19:30 - 23:00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 3rd July
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 4th September
▪️Thursday 2nd October
▪️Thursday 6th November
▪️Thursday 4th December
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🤭 Tropic Of Laughter Comedy Night at Ollie Vees, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £5.00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Running on the 1st Thursday of every month at 8pm with Tropical Rum Cocktails served until midnight.
Ages: Over 18s only please!
🎟 TICKETS COST: £5
Secure a seat by booking in advance!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Tel: 01525 851 726
📧 Email: ollieveestikilounge@gmail.com
🌞 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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⛳️⚽️ 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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🦁 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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💦 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
📚 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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🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30 - 21:30
🗓 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)
👸 Island Princess Moana Visit - Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
🙋♀️ 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
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Funfair 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 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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🦎 Teaching Tallons - The Higgins Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:15 - 15:15 Price: £5.50
▪️AGES: Suitable for ages 5 to 12.
🕷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get up close to a variety of reptiles, mammals, creepy crawlies and even birds from around the World!
🎟 BOOKING - £5.50
Workshops last an hour.
You need only book a place for each participating child, not the accompanying adult. When booking your workshop place, please use the promotional code HIGGINS30, to avoid paying a transaction fee.
🐋 Free Ocean Exploration - Tring Museum
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
▪️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
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.
🌞 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
⛱️ 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 Summer Days - Leon Recreation Ground, Fenny Stratford (Booking Required)
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
▪️AGES:
Enjoy free play sessions for children under 12 — full of creativity, choice, and adventure!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Open Access Play: Children choose their own activities and play companions.
✨️ Inclusive Fun: Activities designed for all abilities.
✨️ Parental Supervision Required: Children must be accompanied at all times.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 30 July: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 7 August: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 14 August: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 28 August: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
*Hosted by MK Play Association
Funded by Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council.
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🫧 Amazing Bubble Show - Herrings Green Farm, Wilstead
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🦅 ABOUT HERRINGS GREEN FARM
Herrings Green Activity Farm is a great place for Families to visit this Summer, bringing families of all ages close to birds of prey and animals. We are home to one of the largest collections of Birds of Prey in the UK, view many different species of owls, hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and even pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals; donkeys, sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, llamas & ponies, visit our bird garden where you can view different species of parrots, parakeets & poultry, visit the critter area to see our reptiles and creepy crawlies plus lots more!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This Summer we have a packed daily program which will entertain all of the family, bringing you close to our beautiful birds and animals.
🛝 PLAY PARK
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on the toy tractors.
🥪 THE TEA ROOM & PICNICS
Our tea room is open daily 10.00 – 4.00, serving sandwiches, wraps, cakes and snacks or alternatively you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adults £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free.
🤸♂️ 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.
🎡 Gumbles Funfair August 2025 - Bedford
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING...
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates here.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️Monday 11th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
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🎡 Leighton Buzzard Funfair - August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 7th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 8th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 9th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 10th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥Monday 11th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAY...
Monday 11th August is HALF PRICE TOKENS - 50p each token crazy day.
🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free
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Smiths Funfair
🤸♂️ Buckingham Play Days 2025 (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🧒 AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
