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🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🚂 We are open this week Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 4pm. Pop by for a tea/coffee and a nice cake or scone. We'd love to see you at The Ridgmont Heritage Centre.

😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.

Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.

🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!

🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.

❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.

ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk

7 other events on this day

🚣‍♂️ Junior Learn to Row Course 2026 - Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £125.00

🚣‍♂️ Our Junior Holiday Learn to Row courses are a brilliant way for young people to try something new, get active, and gain confidence on the water.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
14th - 16th April
▪️25th - 28th May

Whether they’re brand new to rowing or looking to improve, our experienced coaches create a fun, supportive environment where juniors can learn the basics, develop skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Why choose rowing this holiday?
✔ Learn a new sport
✔ Boost confidence & resilience
✔ Improve fitness outdoors
✔ Make new friends
✔ All equipment provided

Who can join?
• Secondary school age (11-18)
• Able to swim 50m in clothes
• Confident around water

📍 LOCATION
Based at Star Club Rowing, Poynters Boathouse, Bedford, MK40 1QS

🎟 BOOKING:
Places are limited during the holidays and tend to fill fast. Secure your place here.
Please get in touch if the costs are prohibitive. Free and subsidised places are available.

Give them a holiday that’s active, empowering and fun 🚣✨

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
captain@starclubrowing.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 212070

🚘 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.

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026

Thursday 16 April 2026

Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

😋 Street Food Heroes, April 2026 - Ashton Square


🎉 Street Food Heroes is BACK in Dunstable on Thursday 15th April 2026, bringing the ultimate food, drink & vibe takeover to town!

DETAILS
📍 Ashton Square, Dunstable
📅 Thursday 16th April
⏰ 4PM – 9PM

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for an evening packed with:
Incredible street food traders serving up flavours from around the world. A fully stocked mobile bar to keep the drinks flowing and Live DJ bringing the beats all night.

Whether you’re coming straight from work, meeting friends, or bringing the family — this is the place to be!

✨ Good vibes
✨ Amazing food
✨ Great music
✨ Community atmosphere

FREE ENTRY — JUST TURN UP & ENJOY!

🎪 Circus Cortex, April 2026 - Hertfordshire Showground


Time: 17:00

🎪 Step into the world of BIZZZAR, where gravity is optional, laughter is mandatory, and every moment defies expectation at Hertfordshire Showground.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Friday 17th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2PM & 5PM
▪️Sunday 19th April: 1PM & 4PM

(The show lasts 1hr 45 mins)

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is no ordinary circus. BIZZZAR is a wild, high voltage mash up of comedy chaos, jaw dropping stunts, and kaleidoscopic visuals that burst across the stage like a firework finale. One minute you are gasping at daredevil acrobatics, the next you are doubled over in laughter from absurd antics and physical comedy turned up to eleven.

Each act is louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last. It is colourful, it is chaotic, it is utterly unmissable.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
We have a separate ground level entrance for wheelchairs.

We want everyone to come and enjoy our show. If you need assistance then we are here to help. Please ring the Box Office if you need help on the day, this way we can make sure that there is someone on hand to assist you.

Wheelchair spaces are limited and need to be booked via the Box Office.

All wheelchair users must book prior to attending and must arrive 30 minutes before the show.

🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £10.00 PP
You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 02038 160295