🌸 Ickwell Green May Day Festival 2026
Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎉 On Monday 4th May, the annual May Day will be held in Northill & Ickwell, Bedfordshire. In Celtic times, May Day was celebrated with the festival of Beltane (the Anglicised spelling of the Gaelic god Bealtaine) whose name meant good fire or God of Light.
📍IN NORTHILL
May Day 2026 celebrations start in the car park of The Crown Public House, Northill.
▪️11.30 am - Morris Men dance.
▪️12.45 pm - Children assemble with their decorated hoops.
▪️1 pm - The judging of the decorated hoops takes place. The procession is assembled.
▪️1.30 pm - The procession leaves for Ickwell Green - a half mile walk down the village road. This road is closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the procession.
📍AT ICKWELL GREEN
A selection of stalls, refreshments and entertainments are available opposite the Maypole arena from 10 am onwards.
🪑 Seating: Seats in the arena are available from 12 noon. Adults £2, Children under 16 £1.
👑 Crowning: 2 pm Crowning of the 2026 May Queen, followed by dancing by children and adults from within the Parish.
🅿️ FACILITIES
Car parking and toilets are available and there is disabled car parking close to the arena in Ickwell.
📍IN NORTHILL
May Day 2026 celebrations start in the car park of The Crown Public House, Northill.
▪️11.30 am - Morris Men dance.
▪️12.45 pm - Children assemble with their decorated hoops.
▪️1 pm - The judging of the decorated hoops takes place. The procession is assembled.
▪️1.30 pm - The procession leaves for Ickwell Green - a half mile walk down the village road. This road is closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the procession.
📍AT ICKWELL GREEN
A selection of stalls, refreshments and entertainments are available opposite the Maypole arena from 10 am onwards.
🪑 Seating: Seats in the arena are available from 12 noon. Adults £2, Children under 16 £1.
👑 Crowning: 2 pm Crowning of the 2026 May Queen, followed by dancing by children and adults from within the Parish.
🅿️ FACILITIES
Car parking and toilets are available and there is disabled car parking close to the arena in Ickwell.
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🏹 Archery Sessions at Eyeworth Village Hall
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Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
🏹 Join us for some fun and archery at our evening sessions on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30pm at Eyeworth Village Hall.
▪️AGE:
Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.
🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn how to shoot real arrows safely in a fun and friendly atmosphere! If you would like to, you can earn badges as you progress, you can find out about scoring, muscle care, shooting etiquette, shooting with disabilities and you can enjoy lots of
crazy fun shoots too!
🗓 2026 SESSION DATES
▪️Mon, 13 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 20 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 27 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 4 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 11 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 18 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
🎟 TOTAL COST: £54.00
£9 per session = £54.00. You can book your sessions via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@perfectaimarchery.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 079395 540775
▪️AGE:
Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.
🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn how to shoot real arrows safely in a fun and friendly atmosphere! If you would like to, you can earn badges as you progress, you can find out about scoring, muscle care, shooting etiquette, shooting with disabilities and you can enjoy lots of
crazy fun shoots too!
🗓 2026 SESSION DATES
▪️Mon, 13 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 20 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 27 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 4 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 11 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 18 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
🎟 TOTAL COST: £54.00
£9 per session = £54.00. You can book your sessions via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@perfectaimarchery.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 079395 540775
💦 Bennett's Splash Park Opens May 2026!
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2026 DATES
▪️4th May - August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook Page.
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2026 DATES
▪️4th May - August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook Page.
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
