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👣 Easter Egg Trail 2026 - Priory Country Park


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £4.00

🥚 Easter Egg Trail at Priory Country Park in Bedford this 2026.

👣 EVENT DETAILS
Pop into Cloverdale Cafe at Priory Country Park, Bedford during the opening hours to pick up a map.Follow the trail, collect the codes and then go back to the café to collect an Easter  egg. (Non dairy & non edible available).

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026
▪️10am - 4pm

💳 COST: £4.00 PER CHILD
No pre-booking required. Turn up and pay on the day.

ℹ️ HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post for photos and info for Priory Country Park.

ℹ️ CLOVERDALE CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01933 682288
📧 Email: enquiries@cloverdalecatering.co.uk
🌐 Website: Cloverdale Cafe
https://cloverdaleretreat.co.uk/

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🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 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
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 4th April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 

🚘 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 

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre 2026


Time: 09:00 - 12:00

🚘 2026 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre on selected Saturday Mornings. Keep an eye on the Facebook Page incase of any cancellations.

😀 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 4th July 2026
▪️Saturday 1st August 2026
▪️Saturday 5th September 2026
▪️Saturday 3rd October 2026
▪️Saturday 31st October 2026

🥚 Free Thorn Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Thorn Pavilion, Thorn Recreation Ground


Time: 11:00 - 14:00

🥚 Join us for a community wide Easter egg hunt at Thorn Pavilion. Fun for all ages to discover the hidden eggs across Bidwell West, with our young explorers receiving a free chocolate egg on return to base camp.

ℹ️ ABOUT
With limited tickets available, book your free place now on Eventbrite for a fun morning of exploring the local area as you hunt for the hidden eggs across Bidwell West. Tickets are allocated by time slot to stagger arrivals and reduce your wait time. Please only arrive during your designated time on the ticket you choose.

🗺 DETAILS
Arrive at the Bidwell West Sports Pavilion to collect your map, then stamp it at each location before returning to where you started to receive your free chocolate Easter egg.

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
FREE but booking required via the event link.
You only need to purchase tickets for children/ youth under 18 years of age.
All ages are welcome to join in the easter egg hunt, but only registered under 18yr olds with a ticket will receive the free egg.

🦙 Meet the Alpacas at Caddington Grove Care Home - April 2026


Time: 13:30 - 15:30

🦙 Meet the Alpacas at Caddington Grove on Saturday 4th April 2026 from 1.30pm - 3.30pm! Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon with our friendly alpacas from Cornhill Leisure!

🌷DESCRIPTION
A perfect way to enjoy the spring sunshine, meet our adorable visitors, and spend time with residents, families and friends. Whether you want to snap a selfie with a furry friend or enjoy a sweet treat, everyone is welcome at this lovely community event!

😍 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
There is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the afternoon:
✨️ Alpaca Photo Booth
✨️ Alpaca Feeding Station
✨️ Alpaca Craft Table
✨️ Alpaca Wool Touch & Reminiscence Table
✨️ Alpaca Afternoon Tea
✨️ Gentle Garden Games & Garden Music
✨️ Alpaca Quiz

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01582 273197

🚣‍♂️ 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

🐰 Easter at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - 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

🍊 Orange Rolling 2026 - Dunstable Downs


Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £3.50

🍊 The Easter tradition of Orange Rolling returns to Dunstable Downs for 2026 at the Visitor Centre.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sat 28 Mar - Sun 12 Apr
▪️10am – 5pm
▪️Last entry at 4:30pm

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
This year, visitors can challenge a friend and race their tennis balls along 10 purpose-built race tracks (filled with drops, twists, and turns), to see whose orange makes it to the finish line first!

💳 COST:
£3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and a dairy or vegan & Free From* chocolate egg. (*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.)

This year's Easter trail is a fun, family-friendly experience that's not to be missed!

🐶 OTHER INFORMATION
This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome. Dogs on leads around the Visitor Centre. There is also a Café onsite.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free for National Trust Members and Blue Badge holders, for everyone it is £3.50.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:
dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk

📸 Image description: a group of children playing with an outdoor ball run (©National Trust Images/Steve Haywood)

🦖 See Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park (2026)


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🦖 Come and see Elmer the Patchwork Elephant at intervals throughout Spring 2026 at Gulliver's Dinosaur & Farm Park, Milton Keynes this April 2026!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Be sure to explore the rides and dinosaurs in the Lost World of the Living Dinosaurs, enjoy the farmyard fun on the farm park and get up close to giant creepy crawlies. And get ready to jump, bounce and soar on Elmer's Jumping Pillows - our newest attraction!

🎟 TICKET COST:
Book your tickets online in advance to save!
▪️Adult: £11.00
▪️Child: £11.00
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concessionary: £8.00

🐰 Eggs-cellent Easter Trail 2026! - The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine


Time: 11:00 - 14:00 Price: £3.00

🥚 Hop along to the Forest Centre this Easter holidays for our Eggs-cellent Easter Trail!

📅 2026 DATES:
▪️
Tuesday 31st March - Monday 6th April

🕐 TIMES:
Choose from two time slots each day, and get ready for an egg-citing adventure!
▪️11:00 - 12:00
▪️13:00 - 14:00

🐰 ABOUT
The Easter Bunny was getting ready for his big Easter party, but there’s been a mishap - some of his famous bunny guests have accidentally taken the Easter eggs meant for the children!

Can your little explorers help track down the missing bunnies and get the eggs back in time?

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Follow the trail, spot all the hidden bunnies, and fill in your trail sheet as you go. Once you’ve found them all, head back to collect your certificate and small prize for completing the trail.

🎟 TICKETS COST: £3.00 per child

👀 What you need to know:
▪️
Tickets are priced per participating child (accompanying adults do not need to pay) ▪️Parental supervision is essential at all times throughout the trail. This is a self-led activity.
▪️Please make sure you turn up for the correct session (check your email for confirmation)

🅿️ PARKING
There will be a car parking charge at this event.

🎉 Willen Lake Flavour Fest - April 2026


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🎉 Willen Lake’s Flavour Fest returns for 2026!  Our Spring Edition, taking place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April, is the first of a series of three events this year.

✅️ FREE ENTRY
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or a fun family day out, Flavour Fest offers something for everyone. The event is open to all, free of charge, and no booking is required.

😋 VENDORS
▪️The Roast Wrap Co – Roast dinners
▪️Urban Spice Box – Punjabi cuisine
▪️Cornwall Place Kitchen – Burgers
▪️The Mac Daddy – Mac and cheese
▪️Murphy’s Empawium – Dog treats
▪️Mils Cookies – Baked goods
▪️Pampa Candi – Face painting, braids, and more
▪️The Lime Face - Malaysian street food
▪️Italian Indulgence - Italian treats
▪️Home Farm MK - Local honey
▪️JoJo's Kitchen - Handcrafted air-dried fruit

🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.

✅️ Play parks
✅️ Accessible 
✅️ Dog friendly 

🎡 Scarrot's £2 Funfair, April 2026 - Northampton


Time: 14:00 - 22:00

🎡 Scarrott’s £2 Easter fun fair is coming to Northampton this April 2026! All Rides £2 except dodgems, £3! Fun for the whole family at Northampton's favourite funfair.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 1st April
▪️Thursday 2nd April
▪️Friday 3rd April
▪️Saturday 4th April
▪️Sunday 5th April
▪️Wednesday 8th April
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
▪️Saturday 11th April
▪️Sunday 12th April

📍LOCATION 
Sixfields north car park Northampton NN55QL 

🎠 Children’s Easter Fun Fair 2026 - Stotfold Green

Saturday 04 April 2026

Time: 12:00 - 18:15

🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this April 2026 in Stotfold. We’re back and kicking off the new season with fun-filled Easter celebrations at Gumbles Amusements!

▪️AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.

Join us in Stotfold for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round — the perfect way to keep little ones entertained over the Easter holidays!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 2nd April
▪️Friday 3rd April
▪️Saturday 4th April
▪️Sunday 5th April
▪️Monday 6th April

🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!

🎟️ TICKET PRICES - 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

🐰 Easter At Stockwood Discovery Centre 2026


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐰 Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter 2026 adventure with the family.

🌸 FREE TRAIL
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

🥚 EASTER EGG HUNT & CRAFT SESSIONS
🗓 Date:
Thurs 2nd April- Sun 5th April 26
🕚 Times:
11am, 1pm and 3pm
🎟 Cost:
£5.00

Book ahead via the event link for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize. Only children require a ticket for this event.

☕️ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Visit the Garden Café. There is also a trees patk onsite for children.

💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston

Saturday 04 April 2026

Time: 11:00 - 15:00

💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!

▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)

🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?

🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.

🏊‍♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.

👨‍👧‍👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).

👨‍👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.

🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.

🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.

In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.

🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00

🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com

🐑 Lambing Open Day 2026- Watergate Farm,Hockliffe


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🐑 Watergate Farm, Hockliffe will be open again during the peak Lambing Season this Easter 2026. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs being born, taking their first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.

🐑 Real time lambing on a working farm
♨️ Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
🐷 See the young pigs and calves
🐴 Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions – please see social media for any changes)
🐮 Red Poll cows and calves
🚜 Tractor and trailer rides
☁️ See wool spinning in action
🥪Picnic area

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled parking facilities. We offer disabled parking and most the site is concreted. It is easy to get around the lambing shed and see the attractions.

👢WELLIES
Please note that wellington boots may be needed, depending on weather conditions!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adult (17 years old and over): £10.00
▪️
Child: (3-16 years old): £ 8.00

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Select your arrival time to purchase your tickets. Please note that entry before 12:30pm requires a pre-purchased ticket. Entry will not be permitted without a ticket.
After 12:30pm booking is not required and tickets can be purchased upon arrival. CASH ONLY.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01525 450 140

🛶 Linslade Easter Floating Market April 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop along to the Grand Union Canal for a unique Easter treat! The Linslade Easter Floating Market returns for 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026

🛶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for one of the very first floating markets of the season! Brought to you by the Roving Canal Traders Association, this delightful event takes place over the entire Easter weekend alongside The Globe Inn.

Pop along to the towpath to see an array of interesting crafters displaying their work, all showcased on their floating homes. This unique market offers a wonderful opportunity to discover:

🎨 Unique handcrafted goods
🧶 Talented artisan traders
🎁 Bespoke gifts and canalware

It's the perfect chance to meet the artists who create these treasures and maybe make a purchase or two while soaking up the canal atmosphere.

🦆 FAMILY ACTIVITIES
We have something special for our younger visitors as well! Don't miss the famous Find The Duck Hunt.

This is a free children's competition with a treat for participants, ensuring a fun-filled visit for the whole family.

📍 LOCATION
On The Grand Union Canal
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TA
(Located alongside The Globe Inn)

🗺️ NAVIGATION
On Foot: ///tripling.landmark.lemmings
Parking Location: ///sweeter.amicably.studs

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please ensure you park responsibly. The What3Words location above indicates the best area for parking. Stay tuned for further parking updates closer to the event date to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.

🐰 Easter 'Signs of Spring' Trail 2026 - Knebworth House


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🌷 Looking for fun Easter activities for families this Bank Holiday 2026? Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the ‘Easter Signs of Spring Trail‘ in the Gardens of Knebworth House.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026

🐣 WHAT TO EXPECT
Spring has arrived and the Gardens are full of life! Animals are waking up, birds are nesting, and colourful flowers are beginning to bloom. This Easter, children can become nature detectives and explore the Gardens while learning about wildlife and the changing seasons.

🗺️ THE TRAIL
Pick up your trail sheet and follow the clues as you walk through the Gardens, spotting signs of Spring along the way. Once the trail is complete, head to the shop to enjoy a small chocolate treat as a reward! This outdoor activity is ideal for families looking to enjoy fresh air together.

👶 AGE GUIDE
This trail is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 years old.

📝 TRAIL COST: £2 PER PARTICIPANT
Trail sheets are priced at £2 per participant. General admission tickets are sold separately (see prices below).

🎟 GARDEN & PARK TICKETS
⭐️ Knebworth Gardens
⭐️ Knebworth Park
⭐️ Adventure Playground & Fort Knebworth
⭐️ Dinosaur Trail
▪️ Single (Age 3+): £15.50
(Save £1.00 online)
▪️ Family (4 people): £58.00
(Save £4.00 online)

🎟 HOUSE, GARDENS & PARK TICKETS
⭐️ Knebworth House
⭐️ Knebworth Gardens
⭐️ Knebworth Park
⭐️ Adventure Playground & Fort Knebworth
⭐️ Dinosaur Trail
⭐️ 3 Exhibitions & The Watchman's Tower
▪️ Adult: £22.50
(Save £1.00 online)
▪️ Senior (65+): £21.50
(Save £1.50 online)
▪️ Child: £21.50
(Save £1.50 online)
▪️Family:  £86.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01438 812661

🎪 Easter Circus 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🎪 Step right up for an unforgettable Easter at Mead Open Farm as the Big Top opens its doors once again! Get ready for jaw-dropping performances, crazy stunts and the astonishing Wheel of Death.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 28th March - Friday 10th April 

🐑 EASTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Bottle Feeding Lambs is back! Take part in the cutest activity at the farm, along with our usual daily animal activities. And it wouldn’t be Easter without a little chocolate, so solve the clues to complete our Easter Trail and enjoy a sweet treat.

⭐️ Jaw-dropping Big Top Circus
⭐️ The Wheel of Death (featured in every performance)
⭐️ Lamb bottle feeding
⭐️ Easter Trail with chocolate treat
⭐️ Meet the animals
⭐️ Huge Indoor & Outdoor play areas

🧗‍♀️ PLAY AREAS
Plus enjoy all the usual fun of the farm with acres of outdoor play, including the SkyTrail and rock climbing wall. Head inside for our huge indoor play area featuring drop slides and play frames.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From just £18.95 per person.
▪️Circus entry and all activities are included in your ticket.
▪️Pre-book online to save 20% off the on-door admission price.
▪️This event is included in a Mead Open Farm Annual Membership.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our disabled rate covers a disabled person plus carer, on presentation of a Blue Badge, DLA, PIP letter or Numbus Access Card +1. Please bring along one of these on the day of your visit.

Mead Open Farm is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and we have good accessibility for our disabled visitors. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@meadopenfarm.co.uk or see our access statement on our website.
We have several disabled toilets across the farm, don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff for help finding them. View our map here.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01525 852 954

🎶 Here & Now - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 14:30 - 22:00

👢 Get ready to stomp! The hilarious brand-new musical Here & Now, based on the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon Steps, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tue 31st March - Sat 4th April 2026
▪️Evenings (Tue - Sat): 19:30
▪️Matinees (Wed, Thu & Sat): 14:30

▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 5+. Includes discussions around baby loss throughout which some may find upsetting. Please note that flashing lights feature in the production.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone's dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a 'happy ever after'?

Move your feet and feel the beat to the iconic pop anthems of a generation in a night of “musical heaven” (The Star on Sunday). Produced by Steps themselves, ROYO, and pop legend Pete Waterman, Here & Now features hits including One for Sorrow, Better The Devil You Know, Deeper Shade of Blue, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Last Thing On My Mind.

Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks), the show stars Blake Patrick Anderson (Be More Chill), River Medway (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK), Jacqui Dubois (Ghost) and Rosie Singha (& Juliet).
Hailed as the “biggest jukebox hit since MAMMA MIA!” (The Sun), don’t miss this feel-good celebration of love and friendship!

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15.60
(Booking fee also applies)


♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on 
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🐣 Easter Egg Trail 2026 - The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🥚 Looking for something to do with the kids during the Easter holidays? Hop along to Stoke Bruerne for a waterside adventure!

🗓 2026 EASTER MUSEUM OPEN DATES
▪️
Friday 3rd April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Saturday 4th April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 5th April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Monday 6th April: 10am - 4pm

👣 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a walk along the canal at Stoke Bruerne and hunt for the hidden eggs, each decorated with a letter... can you find all the eggs and unscramble the word they spell?

The trail begins at 10am. Please check the museum website and Facebook page for full opening hours during the holiday period.

🐣 EVENT DETAILS
This is a self-led family activity set against the beautiful backdrop of the Grand Union Canal.
▪️ Pick up your trail sheet from the Museum.
▪️ Follow the clues along the towpath to find the decorative eggs.
▪️ Collect the letters to spell the secret word.

🍫 THE PRIZE
Once you have finished the hunt, report your findings to our museum staff to receive an Easter Treat!

🎟 COST:
£1.50 for trail clue sheet
Purchase from the museum before starting the trail. Return your completed sheet for a treat! Available during museum opening hours over the Easter holidays.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at the location.
Cost: £3 for 4 hours.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is level access from the car park to the canal towpath, and toilet facilities, plus ramped access to the museum café and shop. Wheelchairs will not be able to access the 2nd floor. The towpath is in good condition between the museum and Blisworth Tunnel entrance.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
For more information, please use the details below:
☎️ Phone: 01604346096
📧 Email: stoke.bruerne@canalrivertrust.org.uk

🐣 Easter Fun 2026 - Meppershall Social Club


Time: 13:00 - 17:00

🐣 Join Meppershall Social Club for a fantastic afternoon of Easter fun at our EASTER FUN! Craft Activity Day on Saturday 4th April 2026, 1pm - 5pm.

EVENT DETAILS

✨ Easter crafts (£3 per child)
🔥 A tasty BBQ
🎟️ A fun raffle with great prizes

It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring with family and friends – we can’t wait to see you there!

✍️ DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER? NO
We don't require a membership to enjoy our club, but our members join us at our AGM and have their say. It's free to be a member.

🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs (and owners!) are welcome in the Social Club, but must remain on a short lead at all times.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We have full disabled access to all areas of the club, disabled toilet, and an adjustable height dart board. Please bring your own darts.

🛝 PLAY PARK
There is a play park slightly adjacent to the Social Club.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
admin@meppershallsocialclub.co.uk
☎️ Phone: +44 7968 529282

🐐 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

🫧 2026 EASTER DATES & EVENT INFO
🫧 Monday 30th March: Bubble fun - 11am
🔎 Tuesday 31st March: Scavenger Hunt
(all day)
👩‍🌾 Wednesday 1st April: Children's Gardening Workshop: 11am - 1pm
🐦 Thursday 2nd April: Mini Bird Watching Session: 2pm - 4pm
🐰 Friday 3rd April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🐰 Saturday 4th April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🐰 Sunday 5th April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🫧 Monday 6th April: Bubble fun - 11am
🔎 Tuesday 7th April: Scavenger Hunt
(all day)
🦜 Wednesday 8th April: Meet the Parrots: 11am - 1pm
🐦 Thursday 9th April: Mini Bird Watching Session: 2pm - 4pm
🐷 Friday 10th April: Piggy Lunch

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
£8.00: Adults Ages 16+
▪️£7.00: Children Ages 2 - 15
▪️£7.50: Concession
▪️£23.10: Families (2 Adults + 2 Children)

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

🌻 Paint a Rabbit, Plant a Seed, Play on the Bonucy Castle - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay


Time: 09:45 - 15:05 Price: £7.99

🎨 Children’s Easter Event at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay for ages 4+.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 1st April - Saturday 4th April

🕦 SESSION TIMES:
9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 13:45pm, 14:45pm

🐣 EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a fun Easter activity for the kids? Join us at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village for our 50 minute Children’s Easter Event, packed with creative fun, Easter excitement, and plenty of bouncing fun too.

Children will paint their own Wooden Easter Rabbit, plant their own sunflower seed to take home, then burn off some energy on our three bouncy castles.

There is also a restaurant onsite if you are feeling hungry and some shops to explore. It’s a lovely Easter outing for families to enjoy.

🎟 TICKET COST: £7.99 per child
Book your place via the event link.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@oldewatermill.co.uk