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🤸‍♂️ Leighton Buzzard Inflatable Family Fun Days - May 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £10.00

🎉 Inflatables is coming back to Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club this May 2026!

AGES:

Children aged 2–12yrs ONLY

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May

🕥 SESSION TIMES:
▪️
10:30am – 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm – 5:00pm

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Unlimited access to ALL inflatables for your full session. No booking needed! Just turn up, pick a session and let the kids bounce until they’re worn out:

🅿️ FREE parking available
🚫 No dogs allowed
🚫 STRICTLY NO ADULTS ON INFLATABLES
💷 Bumper carz, trampolines & hook a duck (extra charge)

✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - PAY ON THE GATE
▪️
Child: £10 per child 
▪️Adults: Free

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🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 3rd April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 

🌎 World Food Festival 2026 - Welwyn Garden Town Centre


Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🌍 WGC World Food Festival returns to Welwyn Garden City for a full weekend of flavour, entertainment and family fun!

Organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, this popular 2-day festival brings together award-winning food traders, world street food, live performances and plenty to keep all ages entertained.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th May: 11am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 11am - 6pm

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Prepare for a mouth-watering journey around the world with cuisines from across the globe. From Iraq/Persia, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, Greece, Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Italy and beyond, there’s something for every craving. Expect everything from sizzling stir-fries and gourmet burgers to paella, pizza, crepes, churros, dumplings, waffles, sweet treats and plant-based soul food.

🍹 FOOD & DRINK TRADERS
Confirmed names include Amani Kitchen, Chicken George, Avila London, Churros Boyz, Craft & Cleaver, El Asado, So Solid Sando, La Pitta Catering, Momo Nepalese Street Food, Maya Street Food, Punjabi Shack, The Jerk Hub, The Noodle & Dumpling Bar, Mama Mexican, Papa Paella, Yom and many more. Plus Banquet Inn Bars will be serving cold beers, prosecco, gin, spirits and mixers.

🎶 WORLD MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The World Music Stage will be packed with music and dance performances hosted by DJ Castro Afro, bringing feel-good sounds from Brazilian boogie funk and Colombian cumbia to salsa, Arabic disco and West African Afrobeats. You can also enjoy live music, street entertainment, cooking demonstrations and competitions throughout the day.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KIDS FUN ZONE
Families are well catered for with a Children’s Fun Zone outside The Howard Centre, featuring rides and attractions including a Ferris Wheel, trampolines, samba balloons, inflatable bumper cars, toxic wipe out and an inflatable slide.

So instead of staying in, head to Welwyn Garden City for a brilliant weekend of global flavours, community vibes and festival fun.

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
🗓 Saturday 9th May
Ample paid parking is available at:
▪️The Howard Centre
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Sainsbury’s
▪️Campus West

🗓 Sunday 10th May
Enjoy FREE parking in all Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks, including:
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Campus West
▪️Cherry Tree
▪️Campus East (Upper & Lower)

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
️ Phone: 01707 497930
📧 Email: bid@welwyngarden.co.uk
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🚗 Daventry Motorfest 2026 - The Hollow, Daventry


Time: 11:00 - 16:30

🚗 Daventry Motorfest 2026 is set to bring The Hollow to life on Saturday 9th May 2026 from 11am with a fantastic celebration of style, sound and classic motoring. Free entry!

Whether you’re into timeless classics, modern supercars, custom builds, motorbikes or vintage commercial vehicles, this family-friendly motor festival is all about bringing enthusiasts together to share their passion for anything motor powered.

🏁 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐ Classic Cars & Modern Supercars
⭐ Motorbikes & Custom Builds
⭐ Commercial & Vintage Vehicles
⭐ Trade Stalls & Club Displays
⭐ Food & Drink
⭐ Family Fun
⭐ Auto Jumble

🌟 SPECIAL FEATURES

🤩 Chloe Jones
Chloe started racing in 2015 when she was just 11 years old, beginning her journey on a Mini Moto in the British Mini Bike Championship Novice class riding a Series 1 Polini.

🚗 Historic & Classic Competition Cars
See old racing cars and museum pieces, with some still actively competing across the country and around the world.

🇬🇧 Iconic British Cars
Celebrate the heritage of British motoring with a display of vehicles from a time when “Made in Britain” meant something truly special in car manufacturing.

🎶 Danetre Ukulele Orchestra
A group of like-minded musicians who have come together to form the Danetre Ukulele Orchestra (“DUO”), adding even more atmosphere to the day.

🍔 CLASSICS, FOOD STALLS & MORE
Browse the vehicles, enjoy the stalls, grab some food and make a full day of it with plenty to see for all ages.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Want to show your own vehicle?
Individual vehicle registration (vehicle + 2 passengers): £5 including booking fee. You can register on the website via the event link.


🅿️ FREE PARKING!

♿ DISABLED ACCESS

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email:
festival@davmotorfest.co.uk

🏍 Flitwick Bike Night - The Swan


Time: 17:00

🏍 Flitwick Bike Night is revving up for its very first meet on Saturday 9th May 2026 at The Swan and all bike fans are invited down to the pub for a free evening of bikes, food, music and community in Flitwick.

ℹ️ ABOUT
This first-ever Flitwick Bike Night is all about bringing local riders and enthusiasts together for a relaxed, welcoming evening. Whether you’re arriving on two wheels, three wheels, or simply coming along to enjoy the atmosphere, it’s a great chance to meet fellow bike lovers and help shape future events in the area.

🏍 WHO’S WELCOME?
▪️ Bikes
▪️ Scooters
▪️ Trikes
▪️ Anyone who enjoys the local bike scene

WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s a social get-together with a friendly pub atmosphere, ideal for chatting with other riders, showing off your machine, and supporting a brand new local bike night in Bedfordshire.

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY
Organisers are keen to hear what people would like from future bike nights, so come along and share your ideas. It’s also a chance to suggest what you’d like to see at the upcoming show on 16th August.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

🚜 Stotfold Watermill Steam Fair & Country Show 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂✨ The 22nd Annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
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♨️ Bottomless BBQ & Bottomless Drinks - The Albert Inn, Hitchin


Time: 12:00 - 20:00 Price: £33.00

♨️ Join us for our famous Smoked meats event at The Albert, Inn, Hitchin! Get 2 hours of Bottomless BBQ and Bottomless Drinks.

🤑 WHAT'S THE DEAL?
2 Hours of bottomless meats from our smoker with selected bottomless drinks too.

🕛 WHAT TIME IS IT HAPPENING?
We have 2 hour slots throughout the day ranging from 12pm right through to 8pm.

We have 5 sittings through the day - pop to the tickets page to pick your best time.

🥂 WHAT DRINKS ARE INCLUDED?
Bottomless Prosecco, House wines, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, and pints of real ale, Hobgoblin IPA or Kronenbourg 1664.
*As always, management reserve the right to refuse service!

🥩 AND THIS BOTTOMLESS BBQ.... WHAT DO I GET?
Ah, the right question! On arrival, you will get a board of sides (dirty fries, slaw, corn and tater tots) as well as a full board of meats that will include our iconic smoked brisket, Korean BBQ flavoured pork belly, Strips of medium rare steak, pulled pork shoulder and Franks hot sauced chicken wings.

🍽 AND HOW DO I KEEP IT COMING?
We will have a waiter service so just grab one of our staff and tell them what you want and we'll bring it right up! As long as you have finished the current portion of the meat you request! We're not being tight..... Just don't want good BBQ to go to waste!

How do I know you won't run out of BBQ?

Well that's the reason we are doing a pre-sale with tickets so we can ensure we are prepared for you. We imagine an angry meat mob is scary!

What happens after the 2 hour slot? Can I stick around?

You won't be kicked out but you may be moved to another area depending on how busy we are for the next session.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are £33pp + booking fee for bottomless BBQ and Drinks. Ridiculously good value if you ask us! (If you come in and book directly with us you can avoid the yucky booking fee!)

ℹ️ ​CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Info@thealbertpub.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 632716 

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting

AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 14:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🎡⭐️

🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Bedford - May 2026


Time: 12:00 - 18:15

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

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May
▪️Saturday 16th May
▪️Sunday 17th 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.

🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
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

🔮 Psychic Evening With Pop Up Cafe - Thurleigh Village Hall


Time: 19:00 - 22:00 Price: £2.00

🔮 A wonderful evening of Mediumistic one to ones and Tarot readings plus Massage & healing available at Thurleigh Village Hall on Saturday 9th May 2026.

🛍 STALLS
Gorgeous stalls to browse selling crystals, jewellery, candles, skincare, resin & more!

A lovely atmosphere, everyone welcome. Come as a group or on your own...everybody welcome.

😋 FOOD & DRINK
A pop up cafe serving hot & cold snacks and drinks...cakes, cookies, brownies and more.

🪙 COST:
▪️ Entry: £2 Entry
▪️ Individual Readings: Readers charge individually, cash only please