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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St George's Day 2026 - Priory Gardens, Dunstable


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🛡 Get ready for a legendary day out at Priory Gardens in Dunstable on saturday 18th April 2026. Dust off your armour and bring the whole family for a day of myths, monsters, and medieval fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT
📖 George & the Dragon Storytelling – Hear the legend come to life!
🐲 Meet the Dragons – Get up close with our Giant Dragon & adorable Baby Dragon.
⚔️ Fighting Knights Display – Watch breath-taking live combat.
🛡️ Knights School – Train to be a hero of the realm!
🎧 DJ Dragon Dance Party – Bust a move with the beast.
🐍 Animal Encounters – Meet some real-life "monsters."
🎭 Dragon 101 Show & Punch and Judy – Classic laughs and dragon facts.
🏹 Children’s Jousting & Archery – Test your aim and bravery!

🍔 STALLS & FOOD
Plus, enjoy a variety of stalls, delicious catering, and so much more! It’s going to be a great day for all ages. 

2 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 

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


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.
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