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🚘 Hitchin Flea Market & Car Boot Sale - Biggin Lane

Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: 06:00 - 13:00

🚘 Join Hitchin Herts at Hitchin Market every Sunday for their weekly Flea Market.

🗓 WHEN?
▪️Sundays from 6am – 1pm

✅️ A great Car Boot alternative
✅️ Free to visit
✅️ Great facilities on site
✅️ Free parking near by
✅️ No muddy fields

🛍 CAR BOOT BUYERS
The Car Boot runs until 1:00 pm for buyers and sellers.

📍LOCATION
Next to St Mary’s Church

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🚘 SELLERS
Seller arrival time is between 6:00 am. If you have pre-booked then you can turn up on the day from 6:30 am in Biggin Lane, Hitchin - SG4 9YH and our stewards will direct you to a stall with is undercover (roof) and also has lighting.
 
▪️STALL COST: £10

▪️PAYMENT INFO
Payment is collected on the day by our assistants and if you wish to pre-book for the following week you must pay in advance. (No refunds for non-attendance)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO
☎️ Phone: 01462 456202
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Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £33.50

🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🛍 Join us to meet some fantastic local crafters and find beautiful handmade items at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay. Free entry.

🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025

😍 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/

ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/

🚂 💙 Bluey at The Railway - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025


Time: 12:30 - 17:00

🐝 Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival 2025 - Ampthill


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🎶 Bands in the Park 2025 - Riverside, St Neots


Time: 14:30 - 16:30

🌳 Shefford Maze 2025 (Hoo Hill Maze)


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🎡 Kempston Funfair - September 2025


🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!


🏍 Bike Fest 2025 by Octa Ride - Flint Cross, Royston

Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: 11:00 - 21:00

🍻 Beer & Gin Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🍻 Celebrate Heritage Open days 2025 with a pint or a G&T at our Beer and Gin Festival at Milton Keynes Museum.

🎉 New for 2025: We’re excited to introduce a curated selection of premium gins at our pop-up bar in the barn. You’ll also find a great choice of real ales and ciders — all at reasonable prices. We accept both cash and card, please drink responsibly.

The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a drink or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free – no need to book!

🗓 Beer and gin bar opening times:
▪️
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September
🕚 11.00am – 4.30pm
▪️Saturday 20 and Sunday 21  September:
🕚 11.00am – 5.00pm

ℹ️ WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you looking to promote your business to the local community? Who not sponsor a beer barrel and also support your local Museum! Email info@mkmuseum.org.uk to discuss options.
 

🎡 Dunstable Funfair - Grove House Gardens


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🎡 Smiths Funfair opens at Grove House Gardens this September 2025.

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 20th September: 12pm - 8pm
▪️Sunday 21st September: 12pm - 8pm
▪️Monday 22nd September: 3pm - 6pm

🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free

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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford


Time: 09:00 - 10:00

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🏁 Hitchin Soapbox Derby 2025 - Windmill Hill Park


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🏁 Get ready for Hitchin Soapbox Derby 2025!!!
A never seen before thrilling, family-friendly soapbox car racing event in our historic market town of Hitchin. Set on the scenic slopes of Windmill Hill, this event will bring together local communities and visitors for a day of high-speed fun, creativity, and competition.


ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Teams will race their hand-crafted soapbox cars down the hill, while spectators can cheer on their favourite contenders and enjoy a range of family activities. You will not want to miss this! The Hitchin Soapbox Derby will take place 21st September, 2025.

🏁 FIRST RACE STARTS AT 11AM

✅ Wacky Soapbox Racers - 20+
✅ Streetfood Vendors
✅ Licensed Bar
✅️ Live Music

📍 Location: Windmill Hill, Hitchin

🚗 WANT TO TAKE PART?
To register your interest in entering a race team please visit www.hitchinsoapboxderby.com. The Hitchin Soapbox Derby has an amazing group behind it already from The Vic Hitchin, Cantina Carnitas, Farley's Hair Salon, Hitchin TV and Siegeworks and we want you to be a part of this exciting event.

The team are also interested to hear from potential event sponsors and volunteers. You can email expressions of interest using hitchinsoapboxderby@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see you at the start line! 🏁

🌳 Guided Tree Walk (Free) - The Chapel Foster HIll Road, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

🌳 By popular demand, back again for Heritage Weekend, is Jo Roberts, to lead her fascinating walk about some of the magnificent trees in the cemetery.

ABOUT
Trees are amazing things that we just take for granted but she will show how they are wonderfully advanced to the point where they can protect themselves, warn of danger and help us in our daily lives.

 📍MEETING POINT - 1:50PM
Meet at the Chapel 10 mins before the start of the walk.

🫶 DONATIONS WELCOME 
This event is free but a small contribution to the Friends would be welcome.

☕️ REFRESHMENTS 
There will be refreshments available at the end of the walks.

Please note: The cemetery ground is uneven so please wear appropriate shoes.
When viewing memorials, please do not lean on them.

🍰☕️ Coffee & Cake for £5 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay


Time: 14:00

🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025


Time: 09:00 - 13:00

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - G&M Growers


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

🐶 Harlington Village Fun Dog Show 2025 - Harlington Village Hall


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🐶 It’s official- Harlington Village fun dog show on the 21st of September. Pop the date in you diary and bring your dogs and family. Raising money for the National Animal Welfare Trust, Bedfordshire.

🛍 STALLS

There will be stalls in the village hall as well as outside, these include-

🐶 All Things Seasonal Ltd
🐶 FourPaws Pampering
🐶 Harlington Hedgehog Rescue
🐶 Cooper's Collars
🐶 Topics beauty
🐶 Jewellery by Karen
🐶 Natural Nibbles
🐶 Walk and wild co
🐶 Charlotte’s Soapy Pups
🐶 The Hub & Spoke Cafe

🔴 REGISTRATION
Registration open from 11am, £3 per dog. Please register 20 minutes before each category.

🎗️All profits will go to National Animal Welfare Trust Bedfordshire

Please contact myself- Rebecca- 07540082115 
Or Rebecca Becky Whittle 

🎸 Live Music Sunday at Queens Head Inn, Milton Ernest


Time: 15:00 - 17:30

🎶 Looking for something to do this weekend? Skip the sofa and head down to The Queen’s Head for a night of live music, good vibes, and great company.

Whether you’re into toe-tapping tunes, a singalong with friends, or just soaking up the atmosphere with a pint in hand — we’ve got the perfect weekend plan waiting for you.

🍽 SUNDAY ROAST?
Book your table for a delicious Sunday Roast at The Queens head from 12pm - 4.30pm

ℹ️ ABOUT THE QUEENS HEAD INN
The Queens Head Inn is set in a stone building which dates back to the 17th century.
After significant, sympathetic refurbishments we offer a highly rated restaurant, excellent bar and wonderful hotel rooms for a comfortable stay in the Bedford area. all accompanied by a warm welcome. Situated just a few miles north of Bedford, on the A6 The Queens Head hotel rooms are ideal for business travellers and private guests alike. Our comfortable overnight rooms with en suite bathrooms include free wi-fi and tea and coffee making facilities plus our famous breakfasts await you in the restaurant in the morning.

✅️ HOTEL ROOMS
✅️ FOOD

OPENING TIMES:
🍺 BAR
Mon-Wed: 12-9pm
Thurs: 12-10pm
Fri: 12-11pm
Sat: 12-10pm
Sun: 12-6pm

😴 HOTEL
▪️Checkin: 3pm-6pm
▪️Hotel Check out: 10.00am

😋 FOOD MONDAY - SUNDAY
▪️
Breakfast: 8-10.00am
▪️Lunch Mon-Fri: 12-2.30pm
▪️Dinner: 6pm-8pm
▪️Sat: 12-3pm & 6-8pm
▪️Sun: 12-4.30pm

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone:
01234 581166

🚜 Vintage Working Rally 2025 - Church End


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎤 Live Music - The Angels Share


Time: 16:30

👨‍🚒 🚒 Sandy Fire Station Open Day - September 2025


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🚒 Sandy Fire Station open it's doors for our Annual Open Day September 2025. We're hoping the weather holds out for us!

🧸 EVENT DETAILS
On Sunday 21st September 2025, come along and chat with the crew, see demonstrations, enter the raffle and don't forget bring your teddy bears to see them parachute from the top of the drill tower.

🎠 Children's Fair rides and a BBQ to keep you entertained.

💷 WHAT TO BRING - CASH
Please bring cash for stalls.

🚍 Free Family Fun at Rushden Lakes - Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🎉 Family Fun Day at Rushden Lakes on Sunday 21st September 2025. Join Rushden & Higham Town Council for a day packed with heritage, entertainment, and activities for all ages!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Explore stalls, crafts, displays & live entertainment
🚌 Hop on a FREE open-top bus tour of Rushden & Higham Ferrers (limited spaces – pre-book or sign up on the day)
🎨 Fun activities & crafts for the whole family

🚍 FREE BUS TOUR INFORMATION
FREE Open top bus tour of Rushden & Higham Ferrers available (times tbc)  from the layby outside Wildwood at Rushden Lakes. Limited spaces. There is no space for pushchairs on the bus, pushchairs can be left safely at the Higham Ferrers Town Council gazebo or the Rushden Town Council gazebo. A number of spaces will be available to pre-book now but you can also sign up on the day, contact: info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our local heritage while enjoying a day out with the family! 

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar, Bedford


Time: 17:00 - 19:00