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🚂 🐻 Teddy Bear’s Picnic (children travel free*) - Leighton Buzzard Railway


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🧸 Bring your Teddy Bear for a lovely steam train adventure at Leighton Buzzard Railway this May Bank Holiday weekend.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026

It’s a charming family day out with vintage steam engines, extra activities and plenty for little ones to enjoy. Best of all, children who bring a teddy bear can travel FREE!

🕥 TRAINS & TIMES
Trains will run to the railway’s blue timetable, with a choice of five trains during the day starting from 10:30am. Your journey lasts around 90 minutes and takes you along a historic three-mile narrow-gauge line that’s been delighting visitors for over 100 years.

🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Before your train departs from Page’s Park, keep an eye out for the railway’s resident bears and their friends around the station. Then climb aboard for a steam-hauled trip through the Bedfordshire countryside, including the famous climb up Munday’s Hill and the chance to spot the demonstration sand train in action.

🧩 STONEHENGE WORKS STOP
Your trip includes a 25-minute stop at historic Stonehenge Works, where families can enjoy a treasured hunt, browse the crafts and refreshments shop featuring local artists’ work, explore museum exhibits and let children burn off some energy in the play area. You may also get the chance to visit the footplate of steam locomotive Penlee and see what it’s like to be a train driver.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO

🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult (18-59): £14.00/ £12.70
▪️Senior (60+): £12.50/£11.30
▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 / £9.00
▪️Under 2s: FREE!
▪️Dogs: FREE!
▪️Footplate Experience: £85.00

🎟 FREE CHILD TICKET INFORMATION
Each child must bring a teddy bear to claim their free ticket. Free children’s tickets can only be collected from the booking office on the day.

To guarantee your seats, book adult tickets only in advance. Free children’s tickets cannot be booked online, and any children’s tickets purchased online cannot be refunded if a teddy bear is presented on the day.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
️ Phone: 01525 373888

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🚒 17th St.Neots Fire Engine Pull 2026 - The Cambridgeshire Hunter Pub


Time: 13:00 - 18:30

🚒 We’re delighted to welcome back the 17th St.Neots Fire Engine Pull, finishing at The Cambridgeshire Hunter car park in St.Neots, Cambs.

Come along for a brilliant community day out in support of an incredibly worthwhile cause. Expect a feel-good atmosphere, live music, fundraising fun and plenty of reasons to stay for the afternoon.

Whether you’re heading along to cheer everyone on, enjoy the entertainment or support the fundraising, this is a fantastic way to help Burn Camps continue their amazing work with young burns survivors.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Music from DJ Steve Matzk (2.30pm - 6.30pm
▪️ Fire Engine Pull
▪️ Charity BBQ
▪️ Raffle prizes
▪️ Charity auction from 5pm

💛 ABOUT BURN CAMPS CHARITY
Burn Camps Charity was established to fund and organise residential camps and day events for young burns survivors, regardless of the severity of burn, ethnic or religious background.

The charity is run entirely on a voluntary basis, with no government funding and no wages paid to members or volunteers. That means every penny donated goes directly towards organising and running these special camps and day events for children and young people.

Our childhood is short enough and every child should have the opportunity to enjoy these years.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION

📧 Email: burncamps@outlook.com

🐶 RSPCA Spring Dog Show 2026 - Northampton


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🐶 RSPCA Spring Dog Show is coming to Brixworth Country Park on Sunday 3rd May 2026 from 11am - 3pm for a pawsome day out for dogs, their humans, and the whole family.

🌼 EVENT DETAILS
Join the RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch for a fun-filled spring event packed with wagging tails, friendly faces, and plenty to enjoy throughout the day. Whether you’re entering your four-legged friend into the show, browsing the stalls, or simply soaking up the lovely community atmosphere, this promises to be a fantastic day out.

Expect fun dog show classes, prizes and rosettes, a variety of stall holders with treats, gifts and special finds, plus a warm welcome from the team and volunteers.

🏅 DOG SHOW CATEGORIES
Time | Category
11:30am | Fabulous Fella (adult males 1–8yrs)
12pm | Loveliest Lady (adult female 1–8yrs)
12:30pm | Cutest Puppy (under 1 year)
12:50pm | Golden Oldie (8+ years)
1:10pm | Best Rescue
1:30pm | Waggiest Tail
1:50pm | Coolest Trick
2:10pm | Junior Handler (handler under 18 years old)
2:30pm | Dog The Judge Would Like To Take Home
2:50pm | Best In Show (winners from each category)

🎟 FREE ENTRY!
▪️Dog show entry is £2 per class, per dog.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Whilst timings are planned as listed, they may be subject to change, so please listen out for updates on the day.
▪️ Dogs must be kept on a lead & under control at all times
▪️ No bitches in season
▪️ Please clean up after your dog
▪️ Any dogs showing aggression towards people or other dogs will be asked to leave

🐾 HOST
RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch

🌱Hertfordshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival 2026 - St Albans


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🌿 The Hertfordshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival is launching this May. Join us on St Peter's Street in St Albans for a free festival celebrating the growers, producers and organisations helping to create a regenerative local food system and a wilder, more nature-filled region.

🍞🌱 WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll find a brilliant mix of regenerative and organic growers, bakers, makers, street food vendors, crafters, charities, community groups, demos and more. Whether you're passionate about sustainable food, curious about biodiversity, or simply fancy discovering something new, this is a lovely chance to connect with local people doing inspiring things.

🌼 AREAS OF FOCUS
▪️ Regenerative, organic & agroecological food production
▪️ Nature, wildlife & landscape regeneration
▪️ Organic gardening and heritage seeds & plants
▪️ Sustainable and natural fibres
▪️ Community engagement in the natural world
▪️ Fermented and preserved foods
▪️ Local artisanal crafts

🤝 EXHIBITORS & COMMUNITY STALLS
If you’re interested in exhibiting, or you're a local grower, charity or community group looking into a free or discounted pitch, further details can be found online.

🌍 ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
The Hertfordshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival is organised by Regenerative Foods. They’re on a mission to build a regenerative food system that restores UK biodiversity, protects the climate, and provides accessible nutrient-dense food.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704. The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.

🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.

🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.

🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance

ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.

🚶‍♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.

🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️
Sunday 12th April 
▪️Sunday 3rd May 
▪️Sunday 7th June 
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August 
▪️Sunday 6th September 

🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🍗 Don’t miss our famous Sunday roasts — traditional, or with a Caribbean twist (Vegan also available) ! From 12-8pm at The Mulberry Bush, Kempston.
Eat in or takeaway.


📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.

💷 COST:
▪️
Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99

👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
07947 199377

🎪 Circus Zyair 2026 - Hemel Hempstead


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🎪 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

🏰 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!

🚘 Oaklands College Car Boot Sale 2026 - St Albans


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🚘 Oaklands College Car boot sale is open on most Sunday's from April 2026 (weather permitting)

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Adults,early buyers: £3 at 10.00am
▪️Adults, £2 at 10:30
▪️Adults, £1 at 11:30am

🚗 SELLERS
No booking just turn up and pay on the day. Sellers put into place as they arrive after 8.30am and you must be on site by 9.30am for unloading. Sale finishes around 2pm.

▪️Pitch charges: Cars £13.
▪️Small vans £15.
▪️Large vans £17.
▪️Extra-large pitch (16 m) £28

💷 PLEASE NOTE
Please have correct change ready to speed up entry. No £20 notes taken at the gate.

📍POSTCODE - AL4 0XR

🅿️ EXTRA PARKING
Extra visitor parking now available at the end of East Drive, postcode AL4 0HX. Just five minute walk to selling area from these car parks.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.

Check our Facebook page for the latest details and confirmation that the sale is still taking place.

🚫 CONFIRMED CLOSED DATES
No sale while other events are on:
▪️10th May
▪️31st May 
▪️28th June
Cancelled

💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026


Time: 12:00 - 14:00

☀️ BIG NEWS! With the gorgeous weather heading our way this week, we’ve decided to run a soft opening of the Bennett's Splash Park starting Tuesday 28 April 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!

🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm

🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. 

Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

👋 We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.

▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM

🔹️£1 before 9am 
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE

▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!

🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136 
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🎶 Bank Holiday Garden Party - The White Hart, Ampthill


Time: 14:00

🎶 Join The White Hart, Ampthill on Sunday 3rd May 2026 for the much-anticipated relaunch of our garden as we celebrate in style with a May Bank Holiday Garden Party.

✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Expect a relaxed afternoon and a lively evening, with live music and plenty to enjoy. Live music begins from 2pm and will carry on into the evening, with a varied line-up including acoustic performers, drumming duos and a live band - something to suit all tastes.

Our outdoor bar will be open throughout, serving a well-chosen selection of drinks alongside a few tempting nibbles.

Gather a few friends, settle in, and help us raise a glass to new beginnings in the garden.

✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to book - simply come along and enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 305200

🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔥The Hellfire Caves are totally unique and spectacular! Built in the 18th century, journey deep underground into the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.

🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP

🎟 TICKET COST:

▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk

✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

✈️ The museum is open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays only, from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in September.
 
ℹ️ ABOUT
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.

▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.

▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.

Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.

▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.

☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.

🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham. 

Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.


These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.

🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️
Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free

🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🪖 306th Bombardment Group Museum is open on Sunday's only from 26th April - 25th October 2026. Free Entry.

ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.

The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.

We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.

🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
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🚣‍♀️ Marsworth Floating Market - Bank Holiday Weekend 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🛶 A Magical May Bank Holiday on the Water! Looking for the perfect family day out? Join us for the RCTA Floating Market at the stunning Marsworth Reservoir!

🗓 MAY 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 5pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Grand Union Canal is coming alive with a vibrant row of trading boats. Whether you’re a local or just looking for a beautiful bank holiday stroll, come and discover the unique charm of a market that floats!

What’s Waiting for You?
Follow the towpath to find a treasure trove of floating boutiques. Our traders have something for every member of the family:

😋 Delicious Eats: Grab a snack or a treat from our food boats.

💎 Crystals & Sparkle: Stunning stones and mystical finds.

🎨 Art & Handmade Gifts: Unique pieces you won't find on the high street.

🏡 Homeware: Beautiful, handcrafted items for your nest.

🐕 Pet Friendly: Bring your furry friends for a lovely waterside walk!

🌿 Why Visit?
Marsworth is famous for its breathtaking views and wildlife. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the fresh spring air, watch the boats pass through the locks, and support small independent businesses.

✅️ FREE ENTRY
This is a free-entry, outdoor event. It’s a great way to get the kids outside and experience the history of our historic waterways!

📍WHERE?
Location: Grand Union Canal Towpath (Reservoir side, between Lock 39 and Lock 40)

▪️Address: Marsworth, Tring, Bucks, HP23 4LJ

🐐 The Bucks Goat Centre - Discount Deal Option 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🦆 Feed our friendly goats, pigs, alpacas, ducks, chicken and smaller animals in a safe enviroment. Enjoy refreshments in our onsite cafe. The centre also hosts offer small business like art galleries, Crystal shops, cricket shop, Pilate studio and more.

🗓 OPENING TIMES 2026:
▪️10am - 4.30pm

🤑 SAVE MONEY ON TICKETS
Save money with the Groupon Offer - Click here

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
£7.35: Adults Ages 16+
▪️£6.30: Children Ages 2 - 15
▪️£6.83: Concession
▪️£23.10: Families (2 Adults + 2 Children)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 612983
📧 Email: ruthhiggins@laybyfarm.co.uk

🎉 East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 - Rushden


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🚂 The East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 is back and bigger than ever!

🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm

Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.

⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for  T's & C's and booking forms.

🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.

🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25

⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com

🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair - May 2026


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

😊 Celebrate the early May bank holiday at Bromham Mill on Sunday 3rd May 2026 from 10am - 2pm.

🛍 ARTISAN FAIR
Dive into a delightful day of local creativity, featuring handmade crafts, fresh flowers and locally baked treats. Browse stalls bursting with unique finds and enjoy the festive atmosphere as we kick off spring in style.

Bring along your friends and family for a day of shopping and community cheer. 

🎤 Live Music May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 - Danish Camp, Willington


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎉 Come join us this May Bank Holiday 2026! Relaxing days on the river bank at the Danish Camp, Willington, Bedfordshire.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm

🎤 SUNDAY 3RD MAY
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon listening to sounds from different decade with Dave Spencer. Live music (indoor if it's raining)

🛡 MONDAY 4TH MAY
Live music with Zal Ahmed.
Living history with battles and displays at 12pm & 3pm. Special menus, river trips,boat hire and ice cream.
✅️ Boat hire
✅️ Boat trips

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 838709
📱 Mobile: 07368354865
📧 Email: info@danishcamp.co.uk
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⚽️ Celebrity Charity Football Match 2026 - Ampthill V Cancer


Time: 13:00 - 17:00

⚽️ Our Charity Football Game and PSA Testing Event isn’t just a match, it’s a great day out supporting men’s health while enjoying the beautiful game. Local players, supporters and special guests will come together for a fun, family-friendly afternoon.

ℹ️ DETAILS 
We’ll also have on-site PSA testing available. It’s just a quick, simple blood test, and catching things early can save lives.

By coming along, you’re not only watching football, you’re helping raise awareness, support a great cause and encourage men to look after their health.

🥅 KICK OFF AT 1PM
Click the event link to find out the schedule  of the day and to book tickets.

🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking is available in the West Car Park, Ampthill Park including overflow areas. If you live locally, you are strongly advised to walk to the ground if you can

🎟 TICKET COST:
Entry is £5 (same price for adults and kids). Recommended to buy online but you can also pay on the day at the turnstiles (cash or card).

💦 Free Leighton Buzzard Splash Park 2026 - Parsons Close


Time: 10:00 - 19:30

💦 Leighton Buzzard Parsons Splash Park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground opens from Saturday 2nd May 2026. Don't forget your buckets and spades for the sand pit blankets and towels!

🗓 OPENING TIMES FOR THE SPLASH PARK/ TOILETS & BEACH (SAND PIT)
▪️
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4.00pm
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 7.30pm

🙋‍♀️ Lots to do for all ages:
⭐Splash Park area
⭐Sandpit
⭐Skate Park
⭐Slides, swings, climbing equipment
⭐Basket Ball area
⭐Two table tennis tables
⭐Pavillion for bands

🍦THE KIOSK AT THE PARK
A Kiosk selling hot & cold food, ice cream & drinks is open everyday from 10am untill around 4.30pm in the summer.

🚻🚼♿ TOILETS
Toilets are open daily 10am-4.00pm Monday-Friday and 10am-7:30pm Saturday-Sunday. The changing places toilet (see below) can be accessed using a radar key.

🅿️ PARKING
The closest parking is Duncombe Car Park, 4B Duncombe Dr, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1SD
(Sundays & Bank Holidays are FREE)

KEEP UPDATED
Please keep updated for any unexpected closures via the Facebook page.

🍛 All You Can Eat Indian Buffet - Tajmahal, Sandy


Time: 12:00 - 22:00

🍛 Sunday Buffet Special at Tajmahal Restaurant in Sandy! Join us this Sunday for an amazing All You Can Eat Buffet.

💳 COST
▪️Adults: £19.95
▪️Kids: £12.00 (under 12 years)
▪️0-5 years: Free

🕛 OPEN
▪️12:00 PM – 3:00PM
▪️4:30PM - 10:00PM

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious Indian dishes – perfect for family & friends!
Don’t miss out – come hungry!

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION 
☎️ Phone: 01767 449 667
🌐 Website: Click the event link

🚣‍♂️ 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

🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only £1pp!


Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00

🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.

🕛 TIME:
1pm - 5pm

🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here

✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.

💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07564 208003