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🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔥The Hellfire Caves are totally unique and spectacular! Built in the 18th century, journey deep underground into the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

♿️ 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

18 other events on this day

🌺 Moggerhanger Open Gardens 2026


Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🌺 We invite you to enjoy a delightful weekend exploring a variety of beautiful local gardens. Wander at your own pace, chat with garden owners, enjoy lunch and refreshments and soak up the relaxed village atmosphere.

🗓 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

🚘 Cars & Coffee 2026 - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🚘 Our First Cars & Coffee 2026 event Sun 31st May 2026, 10am - 2pm at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village.

😎 EVENT DETAILS
Join us at The Olde Water Mill, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire for a Sunday filled with Automotive machines, delicious coffee, food and awesome vibes.

Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a coffee lover, or just looking for a fun time, this event is for you.

Come and check out some awesome cars, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, and grab a coffee or a bite to eat.

Don’t miss out on this epic gathering of automotive and caffeine enthusiasts

🎟️ SHOW VEHICLES MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
All Show vehicles will need to register to gain access to the event. Classic / Modified / Performance cars welcome. Display Vehicles that are not registered prior to the event will be at risk of not entering the event due to limited space. You can register here.

🅿️ PUBLIC PARKING
Public parking available at the venue.
Parking is on gravel.

ℹ️ Important Information:
Rules to make sure event runs smoothly:

🚫 No engine pops and bangs
🚫 No loud music
🚗 Drive responsibly in the local area
⏩ On-site speed limit: 5mph
🚶 Respect marked areas and keep the venue clean
👮‍♂️ Respect marshals and the site

🚘 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.

🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🪖 306th Bombardment Group Museum is open on Sunday's only from 26th April - 25th October 2026. Free Entry.

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
📘
Facebook

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

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.
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

🚘 Linslade Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🤑 Linslade Car Boot Sale is on every Sunday (Weather dependant).

🛍 BUYERS - FROM 12PM
▪️Entry: £1.00

🚘 SELLERS - FROM 11AM
(Pay on the day)
▪️Cars: £9.00
▪️Small vans: £12.00
▪️Large vans: £15.00
▪️Trailers: Plus £3.00

🪙 NOTE FOR BUYERS
Please keep notes to a minimum on the buyers gate, too many people use us for change. We struggle to get change just like everyone else.

FOOD & DRINK
✅️ Burgers van x 2
✅️ Doughnut van
✅️ Ice cream van
✅️ Coffee van
✅️ Pasty lady

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:  07487 293072

✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

✈️ The museum is open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays only, from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in September 2026.
 
ℹ️ ABOUT
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.

▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.

▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.

Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.

▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.

☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.

🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham. 

Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.


These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.

👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to give you an idea of what to expect.

🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️
Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free

🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

👋 We will be Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram.

▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM

🔹️£1 before 9am 
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE

▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!

🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136 

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026


Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00

🌳 Making plans for May half term 2026? Why not come to Rushmere for some good old fashioned fun!

🗓 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

🏊‍♂️ At Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre is the fabulous 50m heated lido. What better way to enjoy those sun-filled summer days than with a dip in an outdoor pool?

🗓 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.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01492 441646

🐮 May Half Term Fun 2026 at Ardeley Farm, Hertfordshire (camping options)


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐑 May Half Term 2026 fun at Church Farm Ardeley! Dogs welcome & free parking. Make a day of it  or stay for the weekend!

🐷 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

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

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

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💡 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.
 

🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

🌸 An affordable zoo at Johnsons of Old Hurst!

🕙 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

🐛 Nature Trail at Jordans Mill - May 2026


Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00

🐛 Keep your eyes peeled as you hunt for 10 hidden animals and insects along the way at Jordans Mill. Can you match each one to the home where it belongs?

▪️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
 
Complete your trail sheet and return it at the end to earn a prize!

☕️ 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:
 
🎟 NO NEED TO BOOK - £4
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
No need to book— just pop into the Mill Shop, grab your trail sheet and let the adventure begin!  

🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead


Time: 12:00 - 19:00

🎡 The excitement is back! Smiths Funfair returns to Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead this Spring Bank Holiday 2026. The park will be transformed into a hub of thrills, laughter, and classic fairground entertainment.

🗓 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 - 17:00

🎬 Collectormania Milton Keynes returns in 2026 – and it’s set to be another huge weekend for fans of film, TV, cosplay and pop culture!

🗓 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

🎶 Music in the Park - Emberton Country Park


Time: 13:00 - 15:00

🎸 The FINAL DROP-OFF & CROSSROOTS
at Emberton Park Café on Sunday 31st May 2026. Bring a picnic, grab your blankets, enjoy live music in the park.

🤩 WHO'S PLAYING?
⭐️ 1 pm - The Final Drop-off
Post punk, pop indie, classics and original material

⭐️ 2 pm - CrossRoots
60, 70s & 80s

🅿️ PARKING: Charges apply

❓️HAVEN'T BEEN TO EMBERTON PARK BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Video to get the vibe.