🌳 Free Parking at The Lodge, RSPB Sandy (With a National Lottery Ticket/Scratch Card))
Time: 07:00 - 19:00
🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.
ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.
🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to Free parking for one car between on 7th-15th March 2026 inclusive. You must display proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.
✅️ Nature Trails
✅️ Visitor Centre
✅ Playground
️✅️ Shop
✅️ Viewpoint
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs in the visitor centre except assistance dogs, dogs can be walked on a lead along the bridleway on the Skylark Trail. A water bowl is available at the Gatehouse.
ℹ️ FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
📍 LOCATION
RSPB LODGE
The Heath, Potton Rd, Sandy SG19 2DL
👍 MORE INFO ABOUT THIS OFFER
Click the event link for more information.
4 other events on this day
🐑 Children Go For £5 at Thrift Farm - Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Enter the Farm Park any time between 10am and 15:30pm.
▪️The farm closes at 5pm.
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Disability Plus Carer: £14
▪️Under 18 months: Free
▪️ Animal Feed (optional): £1.00
ℹ️ INFORMATION
You may book on the day. There is a £1.00 per person booking fee when booked on the door.
Some events may become full therefore, it is recommended to book prior to your visit to avoid dissapointment. Please note we do not accept cash. Click on the event link for more information and to book tickets.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 501733
🎭 Ruby's Worry (March 2026) - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
▪️AGE: The show is ideal for children aged 3 – 7 years and their families/schools.
🕚 SHOW TIMES
11am, 1:15pm and 3:30pm
✨️ DETAILS
Ruby tries and tries to get rid of her worry, which grows bigger and bigger! Eventually she meets a boy who has a worry too. Together they discover that everyone has worries, and that if you talk about them, they never hang around for long!
Told through live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre, Ruby’s Worry takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Based on the book Ruby’s Worry, written and illustrated by Tom Percival and published by Bloomsbury.
📖 ABOUT RUBY'S WORRY BOOK
Ruby’s Worry toured to libraries across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire in June 2024 and will be available for national touring in autumn 2025 and spring 2026. The production was shortlisted in the Excellence in Primary/Early Years (Music and Drama) category in the Music and Drama in Education Awards 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£10 or £33 for a family of 4 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🚘 Dunstable Cricket Club Indoor Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 09:00 - 11:30
🗓 2025/2026 SUNDAY DATES
▪️19th October 2025
▪️9th November 2025
▪️14th December 2026
▪️11th January 2026
▪️8th February 2026
▪️8th March 2026
▪️12th April 2026
BUYERS
🔸️Adults entry: £1
🔸️Children entry: Free
🥓 FOOD & DRINK
Hot & cold refreshments available such as bacon/sausage rolls.
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Call Sara for information on pricing and to reserve a pitch on:
☎️ 07957 125045
🌸 International Women's Day & Mother's Day Experience - Art, Connection & Afternoon Tea Inspired Brunch, 2026 - Biddenham
Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Price: £75.00
📍 LOCATION
St James Barn, Church End, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4AS
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing together art, connection, and mindful moments for a serene painting experience, afternoon tea–inspired brunch, uplifting music, and heart-led conversation
In honour of Mother’s Day & International Women’s Day — every woman deserves time to feel seen, appreciated, inspired and empowered.
🎟 TICKET COST: £75pp
Limited spaces available. Reserve your spot and join us for a truly nourishing experience.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: bookings@paintanddine.co.uk
☎️ Telephone: 07985 198813
The Create & Nourish Team
Gin & Fila