🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Monday 20 October 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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🎨 Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🧒 Dunstable Library has two free activities for under 5's on Monday's. Term time only.
🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 09:15 - 11:00
🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Coffee and juice with usual toddler and baby play and craft table for older Tots. Singsong at the. No charge, donation if you wish.
WHEN?
Monday's, terms time only, between 9.15am - 11am.
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 854726
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Coffee and juice with usual toddler and baby play and craft table for older Tots. Singsong at the. No charge, donation if you wish.
WHEN?
Monday's, terms time only, between 9.15am - 11am.
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 854726
🎃 Pumpkin Patch 2025 - Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £4.00
👻 Boo-tiful News… Our Pumpkin Patch is Back for 2025 at Standalone Farm in Letchworth!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 11 – Friday 31 October
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size, perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don’t forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
🐷 Farm entry: Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot —come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
🌾 Halloween Hay Maze – dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
👣 Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
💰 Hunt the Golden Pumpkin - A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin—find it and you’ll win a pumpkin to take home (for free!)
📍 WHERE IS THE PUMPKIN PATCH?
The pumpkin patch will be in the field next to the car park. Facepainting will take place in our polytunnel and the other activities will be throughout the farm.
For our pumpkin patch head towards the usual farm entrance; our staff will be on hand to check your tickets and guide you to the event entrance.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 11 – Friday 31 October
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size, perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don’t forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
🎟 WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
🐷 Farm entry: Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot —come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
🌾 Halloween Hay Maze – dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
👣 Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
💰 Hunt the Golden Pumpkin - A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin—find it and you’ll win a pumpkin to take home (for free!)
📍 WHERE IS THE PUMPKIN PATCH?
The pumpkin patch will be in the field next to the car park. Facepainting will take place in our polytunnel and the other activities will be throughout the farm.
For our pumpkin patch head towards the usual farm entrance; our staff will be on hand to check your tickets and guide you to the event entrance.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults & children: £4.00pp
▪️Annual Pass Holders: £3.50pp
▪️Under 2's: FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 686775
📧 Email: info@standalonefarm.com
🎨 Into the Autumn Woods – A Brush & Brew Painting Experience - Hub & Spoke Cafe, Harlington
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:00 Price: £25.50
🍂 Into the Autumn Woods – A Brush & Brew Painting Experience & The Hub & Spoke in Harlington, Bedfordshire.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday, 20th October: 19:30 – 21:30
▪️Tuesday, 28th October: 19:30 – 21:30
🖌 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Join hosts Leigh & Hannah for a magical evening of creativity and seasonal delight, brought to you by Brush & Brew. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this guided acrylic painting session is designed for all skill levels.
🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ A 2-hour guided painting session where you'll create a stunning autumnal woodland scene
✨️ All supplies provided: paints, brushes, aprons, and canvas
✨️ A welcome glass of bubbles to toast the evening
✨️ A delicious seasonal drink treat from The Hub and Spoke
🎟 TICKET COST: £25.50 per person
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS:
Spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged! You can reseve your spot via Instagram or Facebook.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07581488527
📧 Email: leighspary@hotmail.co.uk
👀 FACEBOOK BLOG FROM WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE - Click here
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Monday, 20th October: 19:30 – 21:30
▪️Tuesday, 28th October: 19:30 – 21:30
🖌 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Join hosts Leigh & Hannah for a magical evening of creativity and seasonal delight, brought to you by Brush & Brew. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this guided acrylic painting session is designed for all skill levels.
🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ A 2-hour guided painting session where you'll create a stunning autumnal woodland scene
✨️ All supplies provided: paints, brushes, aprons, and canvas
✨️ A welcome glass of bubbles to toast the evening
✨️ A delicious seasonal drink treat from The Hub and Spoke
🎟 TICKET COST: £25.50 per person
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS:
Spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged! You can reseve your spot via Instagram or Facebook.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07581488527
📧 Email: leighspary@hotmail.co.uk
👀 FACEBOOK BLOG FROM WHATS UP BEDFORDSHIRE - Click here
🎡 Unlimited Fun Park, October 2025 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🎡 Milton Keynes you asked so we’re back!!!
Unlimited funpark returns to Willen lake
It’s Milton Keynes best value funfair
Pay once price for unlimited rides!!!!
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th October - Sunday 28th October
🕛 CHOOSE A SESSION SLOT
🗓Saturday & Sunday
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
🗓 20th - 24th October
▪️4pm - 8pm (Double sessions)
🗓 27th & 28th October
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
👨👩👧👦 FOR ALL AGES
With adult rides - children’s rides and stalls with prizes there’s something for the whole family to enjoy…
🎟 TICKET COST - ADVANCE BOOKING
(Unlimited rides)
▪️£17.99 mega band - (over 1m tall)
▪️£9.99 children’s band (under 1m tall)
▪️£2 Spectator band (no rides)
▪️Under 2 years old free entry
(Will need a Standard Wrist band to use the rides)
📍LOCATION
Located at willen lake car park (behind lakeside pub) Brick hill street Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
Unlimited funpark returns to Willen lake
It’s Milton Keynes best value funfair
Pay once price for unlimited rides!!!!
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th October - Sunday 28th October
🕛 CHOOSE A SESSION SLOT
🗓Saturday & Sunday
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
🗓 20th - 24th October
▪️4pm - 8pm (Double sessions)
🗓 27th & 28th October
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
👨👩👧👦 FOR ALL AGES
With adult rides - children’s rides and stalls with prizes there’s something for the whole family to enjoy…
🎟 TICKET COST - ADVANCE BOOKING
(Unlimited rides)
▪️£17.99 mega band - (over 1m tall)
▪️£9.99 children’s band (under 1m tall)
▪️£2 Spectator band (no rides)
▪️Under 2 years old free entry
(Will need a Standard Wrist band to use the rides)
📍LOCATION
Located at willen lake car park (behind lakeside pub) Brick hill street Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
🎪 John Lawsons Circus, October 2025 - Houghton Regis
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 16:30 Price: £9.50
🎪 Get tickets now for John Lawson's Circus 2025 Tour, coming to The Green in Houghton Regis.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 15th October: 7pm
▪️Thursday 16th October: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 17th October: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 18th October: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 19th October: 11:30am & 2:30pm
▪️Monday 20th October: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Tuesday 21st October: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd October: 4:30pm
▪️Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (including interval)
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 15th October: 7pm
▪️Thursday 16th October: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 17th October: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 18th October: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 19th October: 11:30am & 2:30pm
▪️Monday 20th October: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Tuesday 21st October: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd October: 4:30pm
▪️Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (including interval)
ℹ️ ABOUT
John Lawson's Circus has been enchanting audiences with its mesmerizing performances for over 50 years. Originating in Kent, this family run circus has grown to feature a diverse array of performers from all around the globe!
🤩 HIGHLIGHTS
🤩 HIGHLIGHTS
- ✨️ Daring Acrobatics: Watch in awe as acrobats perform breath-taking stunts high above the ground.
- ✨️ Mesmerizing Clowns: Enjoy the antics of clowns who bring laughter and joy to audiences of all ages.
- ✨️ Graceful Aerialists: Be captivated by aerialists who perform elegant routines on silks and trapeze.
- ✨️ Animal-Free Acts: Experience a modern circus that focuses on human talent and creativity, without the use of animals.
- ✨️ Interactive Performances: Engage with performers who often involve the audience in their acts, making each show unique.
- ✨️ Family-Friendly Entertainment: Perfect for all ages, the circus offers a wholesome and exciting experience for families.
- ✨️ Historical Legacy: Celebrate the rich history of John Lawson's Circus, which has been entertaining audiences for years.
🎟 TICKET COST:
From £9.50 on the lovetovisit website or alternatively you can book via the event link which will take you direct to the John Lawsons website although this may work out a little more expensive. You can also sign up on the John Lawsons website to get discount.
🏚 Halloween in the House 2025 (National Trust) - Wimpole Estate
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:30
🕷 Stand beneath the spider stairwell, draped with cobwebs and clinging creatures, look on at the frightful feast laid out in the dining room, and follow the woodcutter trail along the Long Gallery this spooky season. Those brave enough to venture into the basement will find flickering candlelight casting dancing shadows on the walls.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🦔 Woodland Friends Trail 2025 - RSPB The Lodge
Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🍂 Embrace the Magic of Autumn and enjoy a walk through the woods to the gardens, but who will you choose to help: badger, hedgehog or maybe both?
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️15th October - 2nd November
▪️Excluding 26th & 28th October
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up a mini-map book from the Welcome Hut or Shop (£2) and set off to follow the signs and choose which way to go. It comes with a certificate!
♿️ 🚻 FACILITIES
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
🅿️ PARKING
▪️£7.50
▪️RSPB Members: Free
💷 COST: £2.00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️15th October - 2nd November
▪️Excluding 26th & 28th October
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up a mini-map book from the Welcome Hut or Shop (£2) and set off to follow the signs and choose which way to go. It comes with a certificate!
♿️ 🚻 FACILITIES
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
🅿️ PARKING
▪️£7.50
▪️RSPB Members: Free
💷 COST: £2.00
