🎪 John Lawsons Circus, October 2025 - Houghton Regis
Time: 16:30 Price: £9.50
🗓 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)
🤩 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.
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🤣 Scott Bennett - Stuff at Quarry Theatre in Bedford (Ages 16+)
Time: 19:30 Price: £19.80
▪️AGES: Over 16s Only
A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
He’s written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo. In massive demand as a comedy writer, he has regular appearances on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show as well as having supported comedians like John Bishop and Michael McIntyre.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
St Peter’s Street public car park is a very short walk from the theatre. Parking is free in the car park and streets after 6pm and all day on Sundays. To book one of our disabled parking spaces, please contact us.
♿️ DISABLED/WHEELCHAIR USERS PLEASE CONTACT FOR BOOKING ENQUIRES:
☎️ 01234 362337 (Booking/Voicemail)
☎️ 01234 362269 (Enquiries)
📧 e-mail: boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️CIRCLE - Row B Full Price Ticket: £19.80
▪️STALLS - Row B Verified Resale Ticket Presale Ticket: £23.95 each
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
🎤 ULTIMATE COLDPLAY - Esquires, Bedford (Ages 14+)
Time: 19:30 Price: £17.60
▪️AGE: 14+ only. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
🤩 ABOUT
Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the ‘next best thing’ to one the UK’s most famous bands. Pre pandemic the band were frequent fliers, performing in many different countries around the world, including tours in Europe and Asia.
Performing at countless festivals across the country, Butlins shows, Theatre tours and 02 academies to name but a few the band has continued to go from strength to strength.
Ultimate Coldplay are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar like Chris, sings like Chris and even dances like him! The other three members of the bands, all look-a-likes, faithfully replicate note for note all the biggest hits including ‘Paradise’, ‘Fix You’, Viva la Vida’, ‘My Universe’ and ‘Yellow’.
🎟 TICKET COST: £17.60
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES: 01234 631524
🤠 Ceilidh - Parkside Hall, Ampthill
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
🤠 MUSIC
Folk Music. Folk Dancing. Country Dancing.
🤩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Bar, raffle & Hot Dogs
▪️AGE: 12+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £15
In aid of Ampthill Cultural Events charity
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: hello@ampthillculturalevents.org.uk
🦁 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.
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👶 Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Child is £3
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook Page incase of any changes or cancellations.
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🍻 Brewpoint Oktoberfest 2025 - Bedford
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
▪️AGE: 18+
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dust off your favourite lederhosen and dirndls and join us at Brewpoint as we welcome a live German Oompah band every Friday throughout October which will bring all the excitement of a traditional Oktoberfest including Bavarian Beer hall games.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️First release: £12.00
▪️Second release: £14.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 244444
👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church
Time: 09:15 - 11:15
WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.
🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family
🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here
📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069
🌳 Forest School, Home Education - Ampthill Park
Time: 12:45 - 14:45
We will spend a couple of hours in the woods. Free play and socializing is our main focus with activities to do if chosen.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring, fire lighting (weather permitting), den building, tool use, mud kitchen, woodland arts and crafts and nature ID available.
▪️Fri, 26 Sep: 12:45pm – 2:45pm
▪️Fri, 3 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm
▪️Fri, 10 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm
▪️Fri, 17 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm
▪️Fri, 24 Oct: 12:45pm – 2:45pm
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION/ CANCELLATIONS
Come rain or shine we'll be out having fun exploring the woods. If we need to cancel a session due to the weather/staff illness we will move it to the next block or issue a refund if you're not returning for a new block.
📍 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 1pm which is when we aim to get started.
How To Find Us - we will be in Russett's Plantation behind the play area which is accessible via a gate from the play area and Woburn Road.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION
You can see the cost of the booking & block sessions via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07811 087322
🧒 Stay & Play Ignite Studio, Biggleswade
Time: 09:00 - 14:00 Price: £4.00
Come join the fun at Ignite - it’s the perfect playtime escape!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Tuesday's, Thursday's & Friday's
▪️9am - 2pm
▪️STAY as long as you like
💳 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 - One price per family, not per child.
😅 Comedy Bar: October 2025 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
▪️AGE: Strictly 16+, content may include adult themes and strong language.
🤩 ABOUT
In the cosy and welcoming atmosphere of the Basement Bar, comedians from around the region will tickle your funny bones, incite belly laughs and bring tears of mirth in this evening of fun and entertainment.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£6 + £1 booking fee
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎃 Pumpkin Patch 2025 - Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £4.00
🗓 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
🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling
Time: 20:00
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!
▪️COST - £15 per person
🎭 Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:30
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 14th October: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 15th October: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 16th October: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 17th October: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 18th October: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🕵♀️ ABOUT
As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
▪️AGE: Over 12's
🎟 TICKET COST - From £15.00
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
With free play areas and animals to see and
optional paid Animal Encounters. Is there anything better to do with the family!?
🐰 EXTRAS TO BOOK
Activities can be booked on our website.
For times and availability please check out our website via the event link.
🕙 TERM TIMES
▪️Thursday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am-4pm
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Our Farmers Grill is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
📧 Email: shop@knottsoftempsford.co.uk
🍕🤸♂️ Eat & Play for £12 - Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🍕 ABOUT THE OFFER:
Get the kids bouncing with our unbeatable weekday deal: 2 hours of fun for ONLY £9. Or treat them to pizza, chips & squash included for just £12!
🗓 WHEN IS EAT & PLAY AVAILABLE?
Tuesday to Friday during school term - let's make memories together! Book now and join the inflatable madness!
▪️Tuesday: 10am - 6pm, Eat & Play
▪️Wednesday: 12pm - 6pm, Eat & Play
▪️Thursday: 10am - 6pm, Eat & Play
▪️Friday: 12pm - 6pm, Eat & Play
🧦 SOCKS MUST BE WORN - £2.50
😱 The Howl Scare Maze 2025 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️17th - 19th October
▪️24th - 26th October
▪️28th October - 1st November
🕕 TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.
▪️AGES:
Attendance to The Howl is age restricted. Anyone aged 12-15 years of age will only be permitted entry onto the site and in any attractions if they are with someone 16 or older. Anyone aged 16 or older will be allowed to enter the sites and mazes unsupervised. No one ages 11 or under will be permitted entry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
💀 Award-winning haunts (New haunt for 2025)
🎪 Brand new twisted new circus show
🩸 Award-winning street theatre
🎶 Live music & DJs
🍔 Street food & Bars
🔥 A buzzing festival energy from start to finish
WHAT HAUNTS?
🩸 Shriek Easy
🩸 Red
🩸 Howl Valley High
🩸 Noxious Alley
🩸 The Full Moon Manor
🩸 The Shed
🩸 Squeakers Yard
🎟 TICKET COST: From £36.95
Use discount code HOWLSAVE2 to save £2 online.
🎟 CARER TICKET
Visitors with additional needs are entitled to one free carer ticket, provided they can show proof of requirement with one of the following:
▪️Blue Badge
▪️Access Card with queueing symbol
▪️A headed letter from GP or Consultant (dated within the last 6 months) confirming the inability queue
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately, our haunts are not accessible with a wheelchair or mobility scooters.
🕺 Free Entry Elvis Tribute - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 20:30
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Friday 17th October 2025 from 8.30pm! Taking you on a journey through Elvis' best loved songs - this is a show not to be missed!
We are expecting this night to be very busy so don't leave it too late to come in - it is a free event but we only have so much space!
😋 FOOD
Why not take advantage of our 2 for £18 menu offer and grab some food first!
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🏚 Halloween in the House 2025 (National Trust) - Wimpole Estate
Time: 12:00 - 15:30
🗓 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
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 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
😱 Halloween Haunt Fest 2025 - Hertfordshire Showground
Time: 16:30 - 23:00
😱 HAUNTS
▪️The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
▪️The Hertfordshire Witch
▪️EDEN
▪️Winnie the Pooh Blood & Honey
▪️AGE: 16+
Halloween Haunt Fest is a recommended 16+ event. Due to the nature of the event and level of scare, the event is not recommended to anyone under the age of 16.
If you are under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (18+) throughout the evening, including in attractions.
16-21 year olds must be able to prove their age with a photo ID to enter, unless accompanied by an adult (18+). Proof of ID must be photographic (Passport or Driving License) and photocopies are permitted.
🗓 2025 DATES:
🩸17th Oct - 19th Oct
🩸22nd Oct - 26th Oct
🩸29th Oct - 1st Nov
🕔 TIMES:
Gates open at 16:30 and attractions open at 17:00. We recommend that you arrive at the start of the evening to have enough time to watch our live shows, grab some food & drinks plus enter each scare attraction. All four of our popular attractions may have longer queues at peak times. Please note that the event will close at either 22:30 or 23:00 depending on the date you select, and queue lines may close an hour prior.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £20.00
Unlimited screams, unlimited scares. Enjoy unlimited entry to all attractions on the date of your ticket.
Why wait to be terrified? Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + 1x Fast Track for each attraction on the date of your ticket.
The ultimate nightmare pass. Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + unlimited Fast Track access all night long. No queues, just pure fear.
Not sure you can handle all the scares? This ticket gives you access to the festival site and live entertainment, plus entry into one scare attraction of your choice.
Feeling braver than expected? 😱
You can upgrade on site to unlock full access.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@halloweenhauntfest.com
