🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️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.
▪️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
7 other events on this day
🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
🧁 Crafts, Cakes and a Cuppa 2026 - Woburn Village Hall
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Unique hand-made items by local talented crafters.
▪️Free admission and free car parking on-site.
▪️Cafe open all day for drinks and light refreshments (all profits to charity).
WHAT TO KNOW...
♿️ Wheelchair-accessible.
🐶 Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome.
🛝 Play park outside (opposite).
🛍 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Why not also visit the Woburn Food Market held until 2pm in the village centre.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@ccc-craftfairs.co.uk
🚘 Oaklands College Car Boot Sale 2026 - St Albans
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Adults,early buyers: £3 at 10.00am
▪️Adults, £2 at 10:30
▪️Adults, £1 at 11:30am
🚗 SELLERS
No booking just turn up and pay on the day. Sellers put into place as they arrive after 8.30am and you must be on site by 9.30am for unloading. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges: Cars £13.
▪️Small vans £15.
▪️Large vans £17.
▪️Extra-large pitch (16 m) £28
💷 PLEASE NOTE
Please have correct change ready to speed up entry. No £20 notes taken at the gate.
📍POSTCODE - AL4 0XR
🅿️ EXTRA PARKING
Extra visitor parking now available at the end of East Drive, postcode AL4 0HX. Just five minute walk to selling area from these car parks.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
Check our Facebook page for the latest details and confirmation that the sale is still taking place.
🚫 CONFIRMED CLOSED DATES
No sale while other events are on:
▪️10th May
▪️31st May
▪️28th June
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
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.
🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🎉 The Wonder Houses at Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Launch-day Celebration
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT'S NEW?
This spring, a brand-new family-friendly adventure awaits at Wardown House, Museum & Gallery. Made in collaboration with Luton school children and Full House Theatre’s Home Education Network, The Wonder Houses are a new, permanent addition to the museum.
These amazing creations have been brought to life by six talented local artists; Anne-Marie Abate, Dionne Ible, Sarah Harrison, Tamara Nkrumah, Sophie Gresswell and Teakster, showcasing a diverse range of visually stunning artforms.
There are six creative and colourful houses for families to seek out to delve deeper into the wonderful world of Wardown’s treasured collection. These exciting new installations offer families a fun and accessible way to explore and interact with Wardown Museum’s exhibits.
🗓 JOIN US SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026...
You can be the first to see The Wonder Houses at the launch-day celebration on Sunday 17th May 2026.
Join Full House Theatre and The Culture Trust for a perfect free day out for fascinated families and curious kids where you’ll discover The Wonder Houses, meet the artists, and enjoy arts and crafts activities and face painting.
✅️ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to book, just come along to Wardown House, Museum & Gallery anytime from 11am-3pm and join the fun!
🫶 HOW THIS HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE
The Wonder Houses at Wardown is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, Full House Theatre and The Culture Trust have been able to launch this brand-new and exciting community collaboration project in Luton.
🌱🦆 Sutton Plant Sale, Art Exhibition & Duck Race 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌱 SATURDAY 16 MAY DETAILS
▪️Time: 10am - 4pm
Lots of wonderful plants, ploughman lunches, cream teas, stalls and an art exhibition in the church.
🦆 SUNDAY 17 MAY DETAILS
▪️Time: 10am - 4pm
▪️Duck Race: 3pm
Lots of wonderful plants, ploughman lunches, cream teas, stalls and an art exhibition in the church along with the annual Duck Race.
🎟 WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR THE DUCK RACE?
The duck race tickets can be purchased at the Potton BP garage, Biggleswade Rd, Potton, Sandy SG19 2LU.
