🎶 StonyLive! Day of Dance 2026 - June 2026
Time: 09:00 - 23:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a free outdoor event bringing the High Street to life with colour, music, movement and plenty of community spirit. Whether you love traditional performances or something more contemporary, there’ll be something to stop and enjoy as you wander through town.
💃 LINE UP
(Click on the event link for times)
Expect a lively mix of entertainment throughout the day, including:
✨ Traditional dance, including Morris dancing
✨ Contemporary dance performances
✨ Street entertainment along the High Street
✨ A buskers’ stage
✨ The Stony Mummers
✨ Choirs
✨ Poetry and storytelling
🤠 KEEP THE FUN GOING
The Day of Dance will be followed by the Family Barn Dance in Market Square at 6.30pm - perfect if you fancy making a full day of it.
🎸 ENZO - 8pm - 11pm
Stroll down to The Duke of Wellington for an evening of stunning guitar performances and vocals from the amazing ENZO!
📌 Address: The Duke Of Wellington, 61 Wolverton Rd, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1ED, UK
🎟️ FREE EVENT
Entry is completely free, making it a lovely way to enjoy a summer’s day in Stony Stratford. Donations are very welcome in the collection buckets to help support the not-for-profit StonyLive! Festival.
You can also donate online via the Donate button on the StonyLive! website homepage.
🌦 WEATHER INFO
StonyLive street festival and Market Square events are outdoors. If the weather is very inclement, activities may move under cover in Cofferidge Close. Many pubs are also hosting live music offering shelter should there be a little rain.
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🇬🇧 Back to the Blitz, 1940's Day - St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Now celebrating its 5th year, Back to the Blitz returns to St Mary's Church in Woburn Sands on Saturday 6th June, bringing a fantastic day of vintage entertainment, music, classic vehicles and family fun.
📍 St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands
⏰ 11am – 5pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Visitors can enjoy:
🚘 Vintage car parade at 2.30pm
🎶 The Satin Dollz
🎤 Beau Norton – "Debonair Extraordinaire" Vintage Vocalist
🎙️ Miss Lily Lovejoy
🇬🇧 Winston Churchill appearances
🚗 Classic and vintage vehicles
🛍️ Vintage traders
🎪 Traditional fairground games
✈️ A hoped-for flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
If you love vintage music, wartime nostalgia, classic cars and great community events, this is one you won't want to miss.
🚘 Newport Pagnell Vintage Festival 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
📍WHAT TIME & WHERE?
The event runs from 11am to 5pm across Bury Field Common, Queen’s Avenue car parks, the Mead Centre, and the URC Church.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Live performances including dancing, re‑enactor speeches and singing
• A living history museum at the Mead Centre
• An alternative fashion show in the URC Church
• Outdoor displays on Bury Field and Queen’s Avenue
• Vintage stalls along the High Street and Bury Common
• A silver band performance
• A vintage car show in the short stay car park
• Wildlife animal experience
• Flying Flea - the motorbike that parachuted
• War and Peace weapons display
• Wartime art poster family drop in workshop
• Original Newport Pagnell Merryweather Fire Engine
• Military Truck display
Come along, explore, and enjoy a fantastic day out for all the family.
😄 Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
🕖 TIMES
▪️ Saturday: 19:00pm and 21:30pm
▪️ Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
▪️ No interval
▪️AGE: 16+
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Expect an unapologetically sharp night of stand-up from one of the UK’s biggest comedy names. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets - they attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.
😂 ABOUT THE SHOW
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will be 90 minutes of solid jokes, delivered at full speed in Jimmy’s unmistakable style. With two shows in one night, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a full evening out in Milton Keynes - book a table before or after and make the most of it.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £44.95
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 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
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
🛍 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
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🚘 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre 2026
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
😀 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 1st August 2026
▪️Saturday 5th September 2026
▪️Saturday 3rd October 2026
▪️Saturday 31st October 2026
🎉 Aylesbury Party in the Park 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a day full of fun, laughter, and entertainment for all ages — with live music, subsidised children’s rides, craft tent, food, drinks, and more!
🎡 Attractions (Free)
✨️ Petting Zoo
✨️ BMX Display Team
✨️ Kid's Disco
✨️ Potter Paws Fun Dog Show
✨️ The Bucks Bear
🎠 Kids' Rides (Only £1 each)
⭐️ Donkey Rides
⭐️ Train Rides
⭐️ Fairground Rides
⭐️ Climbing Wall
🍔 Food & Drink
🔸️The Bull Pop Up Pub
🔸️Loretta’s Smash Burgers
🔸️Loretta’s Mini Donuts
🔸️Slap Slap Pizza
🔸️Rajdhani Foods
🔸️Jay’s Ices
🛍️ Marketplace
🔹️Craft Stalls
🔹️Charity & Community Stalls
🔹️Record Shop
🤩 Guest appearance from Andy Collins - 12:00 to 14:00
🎵 On Stage
▪️12:15 to 13:00 - ABI Entertainment's Kid's Disco
▪️13:00 to 13:30 - Amersham Dance Studio
▪️13:30 to 14:15 - Lili Mae
▪️14:15 to 15:00 - ABI Entertainment's Kid's Disco
▪️15:00 to 15:45 - The Ed Team (A Tribute to Ed Sheeran)
▪️15:45 to 16:15 - Indian Dance
▪️16:15 to 17:00 - The Ed Team (A Tribute to Ed Sheeran)
▪️17:00 to 17:45 - Soulful Touch
▪️18:15 to 19:00 - Soulful Touch
▪️19:00 to 19:45 - Ska Souls
▪️20:15 to 21:00 - Ska Souls
✅️ Free to enter
✅️ Free parking at the Train Station
✅️ Shelter available in case of rain
🎉 Bring family, friends, and picnic blankets for a great community celebration in the park!
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🎭 Bedford Drama Company presents The Lovely Bones - The Place Theatre, Bedford
Time: 19:30 - 21:45
▪️AGE: 11+
Recommended for ages of 11+, at parents’ discretion. Contains themes of a violent and sexual nature.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 2nd June: 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 3rd June: 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 4th June: 7:30pm
▪️Friday 5th June: 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 7:30pm
Synopsis:
We follow the story of Susie Salmon, a young girl who is murdered and watches from the afterlife as her family and friends struggle to cope with her death but also watches them go through things in life she will never get to experience. From her place “in between” heaven and earth, Susie tries to help them find peace and justice.
♿️ Disabled patrons and group bookings:
Patrons with disabilities, or with additional questions should call 01234 354321 for pricing and to discuss any accessibility requirements before purchasing.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £16.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Adult: £16.00
▪️Senior / Unemployed: £14.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Senior / ▪️Unemployed: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £12.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Student:£12.00
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🕺60’s & 70’s Night - Stagsden Village Hall
Time: 19:00 - 11:00
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Bring you own drink and glass. Free bubbles on arrivals. Bring cash for the raffle (prizes greatfully accepted). Fancy dress prize. Table bingo & quiz.
🫶 CHARITY EVENT
This event will be in aid of St John's Hospice, MK & Cats Protection.
🎟 TICKET COST: £20 PP in advance.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
To book contact Alison:
☎️ Phone: 07775644953
✨️ Bedfordshire Wildflowers and Witchcraft Guided Walk 2026 - Ampthill Park
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
▪️AGE: Adults only, attendees must be aged 18+
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 24th April:
🕙 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Saturday 6th June
🕙 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 24th June
🕔 5pm - 7pm
✨ ABOUT THIS WALK
This enchanting guided walk in Ampthill weaves together natural history, folklore and mythology, revealing the hidden stories rooted in the wildflowers beneath your feet.
As you wander through hedgerows, meadows and woodland edges, you’ll discover the wildflowers that have shaped centuries of belief and practice. Learn how familiar blooms were once linked to healing, protection, divination and ritual, and uncover their place in witchcraft, mythology and rural folklore.
✨️ Flowers said to ward off evil
✨️ Plants connected with love spells and seasonal rites
✨️ Wild blooms tied to fairies, offerings and old countryside traditions
Grounded in landscape and storytelling, this gentle and immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into how people once understood the natural world - and how those echoes still remain today. No prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to see the countryside through an enchanted lens.
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ This is an education/entertainment walk, not a foraging course
▪️ Edibility will not be a focus
▪️ Terrain varies and may include grassland, waterside and woodland paths
▪️ Dogs are not permitted
🎟 TICKETS COST: £25 Per Person
🅿️ PARKING
Free & Roadside Parking
📽 Outdoor Cinema Weekend, June 2026 - Great Linford (MK)
Time: 14:00 - 23:00
Join us for a weekend of outdoor cinema featuring a mix of family favourites and feel-good classics, perfect for all ages.
🎬 Film showing Friday 5th June 2026:
• Mamma Mia: 8pm
🎬 Films showing Saturday 6th June 2026:
• Sing (family daytime screening): 2pm
• Jurassic Park: 6pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live music before the films
🍿 Street food, popcorn & snacks
🍹 Fully stocked bar on site
🪑 VIP deckchair hire available
Whether you’re planning a family day out, date night or evening with friends, this is the perfect summer experience.
📍WHERE?
Great Linford Manor Park, Milton Keynes (just 20 minutes from Bedford)
🎟 TICKET COST:
Ticket cost varies, please click the event link to find out more.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Hello@outdoorfilmclub.com
🐶 Odell Fete and Family Dog Show 2026 - Horsefair Lane
Time: 12:30 - 15:30
😍 DETAILS
This event is held every year in the Fete Field on Horsefair Lane, between a picturesque stone and thatch pub, The Bell, and Harrold-Odell Country Park, making for the perfect family day out. It’s a day of fun, laughter, and local tradition, bringing our c ommunity together.
We have many classic stalls and attractions. The money raised goes towards supporting village facilities, such as the Village Hall and the 15th Century Church, as well as groups that meet in the Village Hall, e.g. the Gardening Club and W.I.
🥥 GAMES
▪️Coconut shy
▪️Stocks
▪️Wop a rat...and many more!
🎶 MUSIC
A band playing 'Freddies Barnet'
♨️ FOOD & DRINK
▪️Bar
▪️BBQ
▪️Tea & cakes
▪️Ice cream
🐶 FAMILY DOG SHOW DETAILS
▪️Classes start between 1pm - 3pm
▪️Costing £3 per class, pay on the day
▪️Cash only on the day
▪️Winner takes home £25 Pets at Home voucher
💷 ENTRY COST
▪️Adults: £2:50
▪️Kids: FREE
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Click on the event link for more information.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: odellfete@gmail.com
🌴 The Curse of Isla Tormenta - A Murder Mystery From Maulden Players
Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £10.00
▪️AGES: 12+
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 5th June: 8.00pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 7.30pm
🏝️ THE CURSE OF ISLA TORMENTA 🏝️
It's 1996... a film crew arrives on the remote, tropical Isla Tormenta to shoot the ultimate adventure movie 'Passions to Treasure'. Conflicting egos and difficult conditions compound when a body is discovered and production grinds to a halt.
With a tropical storm trapping them and rumours of an ancient curse, the cast and crew must figure out who... or what, is hunting them. Could it be the island... or is it one of them?
🎟 TICKET COST: £10
You can purchase tickets via the event link below.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: mauldenplayers@gmail.com
🎪 Happy Circus, June 2026 - Barton-le-clay
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🕛 EVENT TIMES
▪️Event opens (food & games): 12:00pm
▪️Big Top opens: 1:30pm
▪️Show starts: 2:00pm
🤹♂️ EVENT DETAILS
Where you’ll step into the Big Top and be whisked away on a galactic journey of acrobats, aerialists, and cosmic creatures. We can’t wait to see you there!
🅿️ PARKING
There is parking at Arnold school around the corner. We don’t encourage people to park beside as it will be a disruption to residents.
🚻 TOILETS
There will be toilets
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
The big top can be wheelchair accessible we just need to be made aware in advance.
🎟 TICKET COST: £12.00
Please note under 2’s are included in general admission ticket if sitting on adults lap. Early booking recommended – limited availability. You can purchase tickets via the event link.
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 (Unlimited Wristband Option)- Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🐞 Batford Springs Nature Day 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🌳 EVENT DETAILS
Guided tours, river dipping, bug hunting, trails and hands on activities.
There will also be live music by Abbie Gathard, Reverbs and Hanging Bandits.
Look out for delicious refreshment vans on the day: pizza by BB Pizza and drinks by Bubbly Bar!
📍LOCATION
Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, near the Marquis Lane Play Area
✅️ COST - FREE
Entrance is free and this event is perfect for families, nature lovers and curious explorers!
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⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow (use discount code: WUB10)
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per
person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
If those options aren’t quite to your taste, don’t worry we offer a range of alternative breakfasts that you can upgrade to for a small additional (reduced) cost.
💥EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE!
Save 10% on your booking with an exclusive code through WhatsUp Bedfordshire when you checkout. WUB10
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Please note: This offer is available for online bookings only. Simply book online, arrive ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🎟 TICKET COST WITHOUT THE DISCOUNT CODE APPLIED:
▪️Adult 16+: £17.84
▪️Child 3-15: £15.04
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jordan@bermudafallsgolf.co.uk
📍LOCATION
Bermuda Falls is situated within the same grounds as Perfect Aquatics LTD, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BB
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post for photos and a review.
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🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
▪️1st–4th June: 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
💦 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WHILE I AM THERE?
Take a look at the Splash & play park on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post.
🎉 New Town Community Festival 2026 - Luton
Time: 12:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🍔 Food & refreshments
🎪 Community stalls
🎈 Family activities
🎶 Live entertainment throughout the day
❤️ Bringing our community together
🎤 Featuring performances from:
✨ Missing The Ferry
✨ Olivia Lynn
✨ Daniel Maguire
✨ Ryan Prazer
✨ NTCG Choir
✨ Herlihy Burgoine School of Irish Dancing
✨ Hillborough School Choir
✨ Hayley Jane
✨ Brooks Academy
✨ Young At Heart Choir with Joe Corrigan
✨ Special appearance from Deadwood
🎧 Hosted by DJ Kenneth Egan & Dean Tyler
A huge thank you to Luton Rising for sponsoring this incredible event and helping make it possible.
This festival has been built by local people, for local people, and is a celebration of everything that makes New Town, Luton special. Let’s fill the streets with smiles, music and community pride!
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🍓 Pick Your Own Strawberries, June 2026 - Graveley Fruit Farm
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 JUNE DATES
▪️Wednesday 3rd June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Thursday 4th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 5th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
☕️ WHAT ELSE TO ENJOY
A Cafe and all children's activities open daily: 10am - 5pm. Some activities are chargable.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to get a better idea.
🪨 Dig Camp Ampthill 2026 (ages 6 - 11)
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 6th June: 2pm - 4pm
▪️Sat 13th June: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
📍WHERE?
Ampthill Great Park Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX
🗺 Meeting point: Our meeting point will be next to the Ampthill Great Park Car Park. This is the main car park, situated on Woburn Street off the B530. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your experience is due to start.
▪️AGE: Families with children aged 6-11. Maximum of one adult and two children per booking (you can make more than one booking)
🪨 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our team will guide your search for evidence, and help you piece together the evidence as you try to solve a real archaeological mystery… It’s the perfect mini-family adventure for kids and adults who want to get outdoors and discover history for themselves this summer!
ℹ️ You need to bring:
▪️Sturdy boots (very important!)
▪️For wet weather: warm clothing, raincoat, and wellies or waterproof boots
▪️For warm weather: suncream, sunhat
▪️Plastic bag to carry muddy gear home
▪️Drinks and snacks (very important!)
▪️Anything else you might need for a mini outdoor adventure!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult & 1 child (ages 6-11): £90
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@digventures.com
⛪️ Hitchin Churchyard Day 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With activities, offers and food & drink, this street day is full of wonderful businesses and activities for all to enjoy.
• Hitchin Rock Choir (3pm)
• The Corn Hill Alpacas
• Tours of the Church
• Children’s Entertainment
• Swords of Penda - Children of Loki historical re-enactment
• Food & Drink
• Monkey Music Hitchin
• Shop Window Trail
• Face Painter ...& More
🎶 FREE CONCERT
Plus a wonderful free concert by Greensward our local Folk Rock band as a finale at 4 pm after the St Mary’s Grand Raffle draw!
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🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Great Denham - June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 6th June
▪️Sunday 7th June
👦 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
🚘 Classics in the Park 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore classic & vintage cars and motorcycles. Cafe onsite, free parking and play parks. Free entry for visitors!
⭐️ Punch & Judy Show:
10.45am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
⭐️Jazz The Two of Us
11am, 11.45am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
⭐️ Prize Giving: 1.30pm
📢 Calling all stallholders & vehicle enthusiasts, Classics in the Park is looking for:
✨️More stallholders!
✨️More vintage motorcycles!
✨️More vintage commercial vehicles!
⭐️More pre-1945 vehicles!
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN TO HOUGHTON HALL PARK BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ REGISTER
Registration is free for both stalls and vehicles. Register your vehicle for the car show here.
ℹ️ Email us to register your stall here:
📧 Email: events@houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk
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💚 Volunteers Week, June 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Mon 1 June – Sunday 7 June
ABOUT
If you love being outdoors, learning new skills, and making a real difference, come and join us in the Formal & Kitchen Gardens at Houghton Hall Park, right here in the heart of Houghton Regis
👩🌾 Get involved with:
✨ Weeding & planting
✨ Growing fresh vegetables
✨ Keeping our ever‑changing gardens beautiful
✨ Meeting friendly faces & being part of a fantastic community
✨ Support the Houghton Regis in Bloom initiative
During Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers — your dedication helps our gardens and community flourish. We’d love to welcome you!
🌸 FANCY GIVING IT A GO?
Download our volunteer application form.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@houghtonhallpark.org
🚂🧸 Teddy's Bear Weekend, June 2026 - Fancott Miniature Railway
Time: 12:30 - 16:50
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
We love this annual event - our cuddlies come out to play around the track and our visitors bring along their favourite and loved cuddly toy for a ride on the train! Special prices apply if you bring your cuddly along with you!
Our trains run from 12.30pm with the last train at 4.50pm No booking needed - just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring a cuddly toy: £1
▪️Standard cost: £3
🎤 Sophia Soul Live - The Higgins Pantry, Bedford
Time: 20:30 - 22:00
📖 MENU: Click here
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The Higgins Pantry is situated at the heart of Bedford’s Cultural Quarter just 2 minutes walk from the High Street and the Embankment. With step free access, we welcome wheelchair users, mobility scooters, pushchairs and assistance dogs.
✅️ BOOK A TABLE
To guarantee a table you can book here
🎉 Bedford Eid Festival 2026 - Addison Howard Park, Kempston
Time: 13:00 - 20:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 1pm - 6pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 1pm - 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Free family fun activities
✨️Fun Fair
✨️Artisan Market
✨️Competitions
✨️Meet & greet Arab Spiderman
😌 SEND
Our SEND activities are back with much more on offer this year! Run by ssg activities and sponsored by our team and havanna cars! We look forward to welcoming the SEND community to enjoy the weekend with us!
FREE TO USE: 1pm-5pm on Sat 6th & Sun 7th June!
🏰 Inflatable Fun Zone - Disco Dome and Soft Play Arena
🧸Play Area - Ride on Cars, Ride on Animals, Pop-Up Tents, Sensory toys and soft toys.
Filled with incredible food, good vibes, and plenty to enjoy for everyone.
🅿️ PARKING
All day onsite parking is £2.00, cash or card.
🎉 St Neots Chilli Hop Cider Festival 2026
Time: 09:00 - 21:00
with a ticketed comedy evening 7.00pm until 9.00pm - come and browse the festival market stalls, meet for a leisurely lunch with friends choosing from our scrumptious selection of street foods, listen to live music and prepare for some outstanding, stand-up comedy to round off the day.
🕚 Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Free Entry)
🎫 Friday Evening Comedy: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Ticketed, featuring Patrick Monahan, from £15.00)
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
is Red Hot Chilli Pepper Day with some e xcellent tribute bands headlining the main stage as things start to heat up. The temperature rises with live music, special guest DJs, family games area, children's entertainment and people versus food competitions. Pub quizzes add to the revelry as we bring it to the boil!
🕘 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Ticketed)
🗓 Sunday 7th June 2026
is Scrumpy and Western Day as we activate some apple action and focus on the fun in fermentation. Quench your thirst for yet more merriments by joining a line dancing class or entering a family competition as the live music stage delivers some farm yard classics and the sun sets on a memory making weekend.
🕙 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to attend St Neots Chilli Hop Cider Festival. You are welcome to bring your own fold out chairs into the festival for your own comfort on the day. A limited number of wooden tables and benches will also be provided.
📍LOCATION
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🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available in the nearby Riverside pay and display car park. The town centre is just a five minute walk away with it's public car parks and public transport stops.
🎟 SATURDAY & SUNDAY TICKET COST:
▪️Standard Admission (Age 17+): £10.50 + £0.63 fee.
▪️Concession (Student, Registered Disabled, Over 65s) Admission: £7.50 + £0.45 fee.
▪️Child (0-16 yrs) Admission: Free
▪️Group Ticket (Standard Admission for up to 6 Adults): £52.50 + £3.15 fee.
🇬🇧 1940's Blitz Party - The Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
Time: 20:00
🎩 EVENT DETAILS
Dust off your vintage outfits – 1940’s dress wear is very welcome!
🥃 £1 SHOTS
And here’s the fun part… when the sirens go off, the lights will dim and it’s just £1 a shot!
Come along for a great night, bring your friends, and let’s make it a proper Blitz Party to remember! From 8pm.
🚘 Newport Pagnell Vintage Festival 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
📍WHAT TIME & WHERE?
The event runs from 11am to 5pm across Bury Field Common, Queen’s Avenue car parks, the Mead Centre, and the URC Church.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Live performances including dancing, re‑enactor speeches and singing
• A living history museum at the Mead Centre
• An alternative fashion show in the URC Church
• Outdoor displays on Bury Field and Queen’s Avenue
• Vintage stalls along the High Street and Bury Common
• A silver band performance
• A vintage car show in the short stay car park
• Wildlife animal experience
• Flying Flea - the motorbike that parachuted
• War and Peace weapons display
• Wartime art poster family drop in workshop
• Original Newport Pagnell Merryweather Fire Engine
• Military Truck display
Come along, explore, and enjoy a fantastic day out for all the family.
🇬🇧 Back to the Blitz, 1940's Day - St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Now celebrating its 5th year, Back to the Blitz returns to St Mary's Church in Woburn Sands on Saturday 6th June, bringing a fantastic day of vintage entertainment, music, classic vehicles and family fun.
📍 St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands
⏰ 11am – 5pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Visitors can enjoy:
🚘 Vintage car parade at 2.30pm
🎶 The Satin Dollz
🎤 Beau Norton – "Debonair Extraordinaire" Vintage Vocalist
🎙️ Miss Lily Lovejoy
🇬🇧 Winston Churchill appearances
🚗 Classic and vintage vehicles
🛍️ Vintage traders
🎪 Traditional fairground games
✈️ A hoped-for flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
If you love vintage music, wartime nostalgia, classic cars and great community events, this is one you won't want to miss.
😄 Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
🕖 TIMES
▪️ Saturday: 19:00pm and 21:30pm
▪️ Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
▪️ No interval
▪️AGE: 16+
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Expect an unapologetically sharp night of stand-up from one of the UK’s biggest comedy names. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets - they attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.
😂 ABOUT THE SHOW
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will be 90 minutes of solid jokes, delivered at full speed in Jimmy’s unmistakable style. With two shows in one night, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a full evening out in Milton Keynes - book a table before or after and make the most of it.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £44.95
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🛍 Elstow Abbey Jumble Sale - June 2026
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
👚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pre loved clothes, books, games, toys and household items. A large selection of Jigsaw. Homemade cakes & refreshments will also be available.
💖 PROCEEDS
All proceeds to the Hillersden Hall fund. Any donations gratefully received.
⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(TERM TIME)
▪️Friday: 9.30am - 11.30am
▪️Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
▪️Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
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🏊♂️ Billing Aquadrome Off Peak Day Pass - Northamptonshire
Time: 09:00 - 22:00 Price: £10.00
❓️ WHAT DOES MY OFF PEAK DAY PASS INCLUDE?
Includes access to the all facilities including the pool (booking required), all activities and entertainment. Access from 9am - 10pm.
During your visit you can enjoy the park grounds, lakeside boardwalks, outdoor splash park, playgrounds, and scenic walking areas. Unlimited access to miniature railway and Adventure Island activities such as kids axe throwing, magnet fishing, family games and so much more.
Admission to all Tribe entertainment and events (summer cyclone, silent discos, live music acts and more etc.)
Access to park play areas like the pump track and adventure playground
View activities and entertainment here. Some may need to be booked in advance.
🏊♂️ SWIMMING
Indoor swimming is included in your day pass. 9am – 6pm last entry at 5pm week days. Weekends stay open longer. This will need to be booked.
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ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 OFF PEAK DAY PASS TICKET COST:
▪️Midweek - Ages 5+: £7pp
▪️Weekends - Ages 5+: £10pp
▪️Under 5: Free
Day tickets are limited. You need to book in advance, you can do this via the event link.
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