🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Saturday 11 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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
2 other events on this day
🤩 Franklins Local Craft Fair - Franklins of Thorncote Farm Shop, Sandy
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
🤩 Join us in our picnic area marquee for a lovely day celebrating local makers and handmade goodies! We’re delighted to be welcoming some fantastic local stallholders showcasing their beautiful, homemade products — perfect for a little shopping treat.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th February
▪️Saturday 28th March
▪️Saturday 11th April
🛍️ WHAT TO EXPECT
We have a fantastic mix of local crafts and small businesses joining us. Come and browse:
✨ Arts & Jewellery
✨ Chocolate
✨ Crochet & 3D Printing
✨ Handmade Cards
✨ Resin Crafts
✨ Cushions, Bags & more!
MAKE A DAY OF IT
While you’re here, why not:
🧀 Enjoy a light bite in our Dairy Café
🥩 Stock up on delicious free-range, homegrown meat from our Farm Shop
🐎 Say hi to our miniature pony Pumpkin
☕ Warm up with a coffee and soak up the relaxed farm atmosphere
☂️ UNDER COVER
Situated in our cosy marquee, we are covered from rain & wind so you can shop in comfort whatever the weather.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Make a day of it, support local, and discover something special. We can’t wait to see you!
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 627644
🌐 Website: Click here
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th February
▪️Saturday 28th March
▪️Saturday 11th April
🛍️ WHAT TO EXPECT
We have a fantastic mix of local crafts and small businesses joining us. Come and browse:
✨ Arts & Jewellery
✨ Chocolate
✨ Crochet & 3D Printing
✨ Handmade Cards
✨ Resin Crafts
✨ Cushions, Bags & more!
MAKE A DAY OF IT
While you’re here, why not:
🧀 Enjoy a light bite in our Dairy Café
🥩 Stock up on delicious free-range, homegrown meat from our Farm Shop
🐎 Say hi to our miniature pony Pumpkin
☕ Warm up with a coffee and soak up the relaxed farm atmosphere
☂️ UNDER COVER
Situated in our cosy marquee, we are covered from rain & wind so you can shop in comfort whatever the weather.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Make a day of it, support local, and discover something special. We can’t wait to see you!
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 627644
🌐 Website: Click here
🐰 Easter at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - 2026
Saturday 11 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌸 Easter at Johnsons Zoo 2026!
🗓 EASTER 2026 DATES:
▪️Sat 28th March - Sunday 29th March
▪️Tues 31st March - Sunday 5th April
▪️Tues 7th April - Sunday 12th April
🕙 TIMES
We’ll be open 10am–5pm (Tues–Sat) and 10am–4:30pm (Sun) with plenty to keep the whole family entertained! Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
🐻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy our Easter Trail, face painting & more, alongside all your favourite animals here at Johnsons Zoo. It’s the perfect spring day out... we can’t wait to see you!
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
🗓 EASTER 2026 DATES:
▪️Sat 28th March - Sunday 29th March
▪️Tues 31st March - Sunday 5th April
▪️Tues 7th April - Sunday 12th April
🕙 TIMES
We’ll be open 10am–5pm (Tues–Sat) and 10am–4:30pm (Sun) with plenty to keep the whole family entertained! Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
🐻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy our Easter Trail, face painting & more, alongside all your favourite animals here at Johnsons Zoo. It’s the perfect spring day out... we can’t wait to see you!
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
