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🎉 May Day 2026 - Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Northampton


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🎉 Celebrate the May Bank Holiday in style at Heart of the Shires which will be decked out in red, white and blue as it hosts this fabulous May Day 2026.  Best of British celebration, packed with food, entertainment, shopping and community spirit.

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s set to be a super day, bringing together the best bits of their popular 2025 events all in one place. Think VE Day commemoration, think Food-Fest, and think all the fun of a traditional fayre rolled into one brilliant day out.
✅ Fab food
✅ Licensed bar
✅ Classic and vintage cars
✅ Maypole dancing
✅ Morris dancing
✅ Independent shopping
✅ Dog friendly
✅ Free entry
✅ Free parking

🍔 FOOD, DRINK
Expect some super foodies serving up tasty treats throughout the day, alongside a licensed bar for drinks as you soak up the atmosphere.

💃 ENTERTAINMENT
There’ll be entertainment across the site, including traditional Maypole and Morris dancing, plus plenty to see as classic and vintage cars add even more character to the celebration.

🛍️ SHOPPING & A GREAT DAY OUT
As well as the event itself, Heart of the Shires’ terrific independent retailers will be ready to welcome visitors, making this a lovely chance to browse, shop local and enjoy a full day out with family and friends.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
D
ogs are very welcome too - so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along for the fun.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!
A free event this May with free entry, free parking, a first-class venue and first-class service.

7 other events on this day

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons


Time: 07:00 - 12:00

🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale is located at the under cover car park of Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.

🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm

🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk 

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre 2026


Time: 09:00 - 12:00

🚘 2026 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre on selected Saturday Mornings. Keep an eye on the Facebook Page incase of any cancellations.

😀 BUYERS ENTRY: Free
(No buyers before 9am please)

ℹ️ NOTE TO SELLERS:
For sellers setting up takes place from 8am on our front lawn area and it is £8 for a car or £12 for a van. On arrival stallholders will set up on our front lawn area and we will collect your payment early on in the day.

✅️ HOW TO BOOK A PITCH....
Please arrive no earlier than 8am as the centre gates will not be open until then.

Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis by email only, providing your name, phone number, registration number and whether you have a car or van.

📧 Booking Email: Click here

🌸 THE GARDEN CENTRE
After checking the bargains at the car boot sale, why not have a browse in the garden centre and grab some brekky or lunch. A great Saturday morning.

🗓 2026 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️
Saturday 7th March 2026
▪️Saturday 4th April 2026
▪️Saturday 2nd May 2026
▪️Saturday 6th June 2026
▪️Saturday 4th July 2026
▪️Saturday 1st August 2026
▪️Saturday 5th September 2026
▪️Saturday 3rd October 2026
▪️Saturday 31st October 2026

🏰 Stevenage Inflatable Family Fun Days - May 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Get ready for a bounce-filled Bank Holiday weekend as the Stevenage Inflatable Family Fun Days arrive at Stevenage Town Rugby Club this May 2026.

▪️AGES: 2–12 years only

🗓 MAY 2026 DATES

▪️Saturday 2nd May 2026
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026

⏰ CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
▪️ 10am–1pm
▪️ 2pm–5pm

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
If you’re looking for an easy, fun family outing nearby, this is a great one for little ones who love to jump, climb and burn off some energy! Whether you go in the morning or afternoon, it’s a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Perfect for families with children aged 2 to 12, this Stevenage event keeps things simple: no pre-booking, no stress, just plenty of inflatable fun across a full 3-hour session.

✨️ 3 full hours of unlimited access to ALL inflatables
✨️ Bumper carz, trampolines & hook a duck available (for an extra charge)
✨️FREE parking

🚫 Strictly no adults on inflatables
🚫 No dogs allowed

🎟 TICKET COST: £10 per child

Pay on arrival, No tickets needed – just turn up. Adults go free!

🎉 Maulden Fun Day 2026 - Maulden Baptist Church


Time: 12:00 - 15:00

🎉 We’re really excited to share that we’ll be holding two upcoming Fundays this 2026.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 EVENT DETAILS
Both events are FREE to attend! Come along and enjoy games, fun challenges with prizes, a BBQ, and much more.

We’d love to see you there—bring your friends and family!

📍 Maulden Fun Day - Maulden Baptist Church
🗓 Saturday 2nd May 2026
⏰ 12–3pm

📍 Flitwick Fun Day - King's Church
🗓 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 12–3pm
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🎉 Open Day at The Bedford Arms, Oakley - 2nd May 2026


Time: 12:00 - 18:00

🎉 YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for our OPEN DAY at The Bedford Arms on Saturday 2nd May 2026 from 12pm – and we’re going all out to celebrate! FREE ENTRY!

WHAT TO EXPECT

🍺 FREE beer*
🍔 FREE food*
🎶 Live music
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎸 Live performance from Rhythm Junction

*While stocks last (but don’t worry, there’s lots)

🎉 COME AND SEE THE BEDFORD ARMS...
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes—refreshing the pub, upgrading the kitchen, renovating the garden, and building an amazing team… and now it’s time to show it off! Bring your friends, family, and come meet the team—let’s make it a day to remember!

📍 ADDRESS
Bedford Arms, 57 High Street, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RH

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thebedfordarmsoakley.co.uk
☎️ Phone:
01234 822280
🌐 Website: The Bedford Arms

🎪 Circus Zyair 2026 - Hemel Hempstead


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎪 Circus Zyair is coming to Hemel Hempstead this April & May 2026!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 29th April: 7pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 7pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 11am & 3pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 2pm

🔥 FRIDAY 1ST MAY OFFER (7PM)
Save up to 64% off tickets through Groupon.
▪️Entry For 2 People: £16
▪️Entry For 3 People: £23
▪️Entry For 4 People: £30

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment. The show lasts about 2 hours with a short interval.

♿️ WHEELCHAIRS
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.

💥WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OFFER: £6.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £6.99pp on Wed 29th & Thurs 30th April.

💥FRIDAY - SUNDAY OFFER: £12.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £12.99pp on Fri 1st May, Sat 2nd May & Sun 3rd May.

🎟 GENERAL TICKET COST:
▪️
All seats: £16.99 plus booking fee
▪️Fast track: £19.99 plus booking fee
▪️Under 2 (on lap): Free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0333 666 4466
📧 Email: info@circus-zyair.co.uk

🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair May 2026 - Walsworth Common


Time: 12:00 - 18:15

🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this May 2026 to Walsworth Common, Hitchin. Join for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 2nd May
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Monday 4th May

👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.

🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!

🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00

ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
Price Freeze 2026!

🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.

🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.

❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639