🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

🧒 Enjoy all the farm park has to offer for just £5.00 per child per day! Entrance into the Farm Park, also includes both outdoor & indoor play.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES

▪️23rd February to 22nd March 2026
▪️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

🌳 FREE PARKING USUALLY £7.50 (FOR NON MEMBERS) AT RSPB LODGE IN SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE WITH SELECTED DATES IN MARCH 2026 INCLUDING MOTHERS DAY!

🎉 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.

🏛 National Lottery has teamed up with a number of venues over the country where you can get free entry or reduced tickets on selected dates in March 2026.

🌸 ABOUT THIS OFFER
Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire is one of these venues which you can visit for free with a National lottery ticket or a National Lottery scratch card. This is an English Heritage venue so if you are a member you go free anyway.

🗓 2026 DATES INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER
▪️This offer will run on 7–8 March & 11–15 March 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm.

👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Booking in advance is not required.
You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but if you’d like to you can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26.

ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING & IMPORTANT INFO:
▪️Remember to bring proof of purchase of a National Lottery game with you to show on the day. One Lottery game allows access for one adult and two children, but please book a separate ticket for each visitor.

▪️One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to One adult and two children.

▪️All National Lottery games, including National Lottery draw-based games, Instant Win Games, and National Lottery scratchcards, purchased in-store and online / via app, qualify to redeem this offer.

▪️You can redeem your free entry at participating sites only.

▪️Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game must be presented at the admissions desk on arrival and can be either a hard-copy or digital ticket. Pre-booked tickets will not be valid without proof of purchase of a National Lottery game.

ℹ️ T&C's 
For all the terms & conditions click here.

✅️ Scenic walks
✅ Play Park
️✅ Free parking
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Dog friendly areas (on a lead)

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY LINK FOR INFO
Click here for accessibility info.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0370 3331181

🎉 The FEASTival is warming up and returns to Tring for a 2026, bringing its eclectic mix of grocery stalls, crafts and street foods to the Market Place. Join us for a special gathering as we chase away the winter blues with a blend of retail therapy, entertainment and outdoor dining.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 13th March: 12pm – 5pm, ▪️Saturday 14th March: 9am – 5pm ▪️Sunday 15th March: 10am – 4pm

*Please note opening times may vary slightly up to and during the event.

ℹ️ INFORMATION
▪️Visitors - Please stay tuned to our Facebook event page for further updates and check out the Zoom Events website for full event details here.

▪️Traders - This event is now open for booking. New traders please register on our website to apply for a space here.
If you already have an account, please login here to view events and apply for a space.

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!

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.

🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+)  - £9.35/ £8.50 
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) -  £4.95 / £4.50
▪️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 around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.