🚣♂️ 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
20 other events on this day
🎉 Bedford Fake Festival 2026
Time: 11:45 - 23:00
😎 After that FULL SELL-OUT last summer, we reckon you will! This year’s stackin’ up with pro-level Fake Bands for Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and Kings of Leon – six heavy hitters droppin’ anthem after massive anthem.
Big tunes, loud crowds, spines tinglin’ – pure Bedford mayhem. Sounds like the biggest bash of the year, so grab ya mates, dig out ya shades and get bookin’… before the tickets do one!
🎟 TICKET COST: From £32.00
🌺 Moggerhanger Open Gardens 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 30th May: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 31st May: 12pm - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply a lovely day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets just £5. Under 16s free. Buy on arrival at St John's Church, Moggerhanger, MK44 3RD where you will also collect your map of the gardens. We look forward to welcoming you to Moggerhanger for this much-loved annual event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: kenebbage@hotmail.com
🎤 Dylan Gilbert Live - Clapham Village Hall
Time: 18:30 - 22:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 ABOUT DYLAN
Dylan wants to do his first concert. He is grade 4 guitar, he writes his own music and his favorite music era is 90's indie. Half proceeds will go to cancer uk.
See Dylan before anyone else does!
No filters. No second takes. Just rock.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£5 tickets in advance on Eventbrite via the event link below.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: kimvaughan79@hotmail.com
🍳 Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club - The Wingfield Club, Ampthill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Supporting our hero's. This includes Military, veterans, reservists, ex or serving fire police or ambulance plus immediate family members but the big theme is community support and integration.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Saturday 30th May
▪️Saturday 20th June
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Saturday 15th August
▪️Saturday 19th September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: vblbreakfast@outlook.com
🎉 Wixams Food Festival 2026
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍟 Mouth-watering street food
🍩 Sweet treats you won’t resist
🍹 Licensed bar
🎩 Walkabout magician
🎨 Face painting, glitter tattoos & bubble hair (all in one place!)
🔥 And a buzzing community atmosphere
🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
🚘 Graveley Fruit Farm Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:30 - 11:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️7:30- 9:30 am buyers entry £1
▪️9:30am onwards buyers entry 50p
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️7:00 am sellers entry £10 any vehicle
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🎉 The Ultimate Kids Launch Party - Mascots, Games & Bouncy Castle! - Meppershall
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £9.50
▪️AGES: 2 - 12 years
🗓 DETAILS
▪️Saturday 30th May 2026
▪️2pm – 4pm
▪️Meppershall Village Hall
This is our very first event and a chance for you to come along, meet some of our characters and see exactly what we offer for children’s parties.
It’s a great opportunity for the kids to have a proper party atmosphere, while parents can relax, have a chat and enjoy it too
🤩 WHAT'S INCLUDED?:
⭐️ Full party entertainment with our amazing entertainer Rebecca
⭐️ Music, games and high energy fun for the kids
⭐️ Bouncy castle
⭐️ Meet & greet with mascots
⭐️ FREE goodie bag for every child
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9.50 per child
▪️Parents attend for free, tickets are only required for children
ℹ️ ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED
Spaces are limited and starting to fill, so please don’t leave it too late to book.
We’re a small, family run local business and this event is all about getting ourselves out there and showing what we can offer for your children’s special occasions.
We’d absolutely love to see you there! 💛
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: katie@mascotforhire.com
🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
🐮 May Half Term Fun 2026 at Ardeley Farm, Hertfordshire (camping options)
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Come and enjoy a full day of family activities at Church Farm, Ardeley from 23rd–31st May 2026.
✨ Included in your Farm Day Pass:
• New Rabbit Walkway
• Woodland Play
• Teddy Bear Hunt
• Meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats & more!
⭐ Extra Experiences:
• Egg Collecting*
• Goat Walking Experience*
(*Pre-book online)
☕ Farm Café & Shop Open Daily Breakfasts, lunches & teas served all day.
⛺️ STAY THE NIGHT (OPTIONAL)
Camping, glamping cabins & bell tents available. Click here for more info.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £5.95
▪️Under 2s go FREE
▪️Book tickets in advance via thr event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01438 861 447
📧 Email: info@churchfarmardeley.co.uk
🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.
🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+) - £11.00/ £10.00
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) - £5.50 / £5.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.
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🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
▪️Saturday: 9 am to 4pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am to 4pm
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
✅️ Zoo animals
✅️ 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: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
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🐛 Nature Trail at Jordans Mill - May 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
▪️Dates: 23rd May – 31st May 2026
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Wildlife is all around us, but did you know insects and birds needs homes just like we do? From cosy birds nests to wooden homes, animals and insects need safe places to stay warm and raise their families. And now it's your turn to become a wildlife explorer.
✨️Follow the clues
✨️Answer fun questions
✨️Discover amazing wildlife habitats
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river. Check the menu out here:
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🦹♀️ Collectormania Milton Keynes 2026 - Middleton Hall
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 29th May 2026: 10am – 6pm
▪️Saturday 30th May 2026: 9am – 6pm
▪️Sunday 31st May 2026: 9am – 5pm
⭐️ FREE ENTRY
Europe’s biggest FREE entry convention is back, giving fans the chance to enjoy one of the UK’s best-loved comic con style events without paying to get in.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet stars from film & TV for autographs and photoshoots, marvel at the fantastic cosplayers and shop till you drop with plenty of trader tables packed with collectibles, memorabilia and hard-to-find goodies.
Showmasters is back where it all began, bringing Collectormania back to Milton Keynes and The Centre:MK area for another must-visit event. Whether you’re a serious collector, a cosplay fan, or just looking for a fun day out, there’ll be loads to see and enjoy throughout the day.
🛍 WHY GO?
✨ Meet special guests from film & TV
✨ Enjoy autograph sessions and photoshoots
✨ See amazing cosplay costumes
✨ Browse trader stalls full of pop culture merchandise
✨ A brilliant day out for collectors, fans and families alike
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Entry to the event is completely FREE.
📸 PHOTOSHOOT TICKETS
Photoshoot opportunities and additional ticketed extras can be purchased via our event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@showmastersevents.com
🐻 May Half Term Wildlife Trail 2026 - Dunstable Downs
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Children will complete fun, simple activities and learn about each animal and the important role they play in keeping the Downs thriving.
📍MEETING POINT
Come to our visitor hub in the courtyard outside our visitor centre where our team will give you all the information you need and you can collect your trail sheets.
🪙 COST: £2.00
Pay on the day
🅿️ PARKING
National Trust Members park for free. Everyone else there is a charge.
🛍 Large Second Hand Sale - Marston Moreteyne VC School
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
🤑 Bring cash, grab some bargains!
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
▪️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