🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
🕙 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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18 other events on this day
🌸 Welly Boot Flower Fun - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
As we’re unable to plant many flowers directly into the ground, we’ve come up with a fun recycling idea using children’s welly boots as planters and hanging them along the fence to make the garden bright and colourful.
This will also create a lovely environment for mini beasts and bees.
✨ COST: FREE
The event is free, just be ready to get a little muddy and have some fun!
If you have any spare children’s boots you’d like to donate, we’d be very greatful.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🚣♂️ Junior Learn to Row Course 2026 - Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £125.00
🗓 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
🎨 Art In The Garden - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:30 - 15:00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 5-10 years
🕦 SESSION TIMES: 11:30am and 2pm
(one hour session each session)
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Your children are invited to step outside and explore the landscape within Stockwood Discovery Centre, discovering plants, flowers, soil and animals in nature.
Through guided activity, they will take inspiration from the world outside and create paintings using eco-friendly paints made from natural materials, as well as make sculptures from materials found in the grounds.
This workshop is perfect for curious and creative minds, and is a hands-on look into creativity through sustainability, celebrating the colours and textures found in the nature all around us.
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
£6 (inc. booking fee) parents must stay with child/ren during workshop. You can purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🎮 Amped - Get Creative - Virtual Reality Gaming - Full House Theatre Studio
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
▪️AGES: 11 - 17
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
▪️3pm – 4.30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience some epic tech and lose yourself in VR gaming! Led by your very own game master expert from Pop Up Arcade, this exciting activity is packed with unmissable action, fun and immersive adventures.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Please only book one time slot for the day you’re attending. You can book a session via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: daisy@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
🎉 Free Family Fun Day At Leighton Buzzard Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Head to LB Market for a morning packed with FREE family activities, friendly farm animals and community fun.
🐐 ANIMAL EDGE FARM UPDATE:
Will not be attending due to extreme heat.
Read more here.
What’s on?
🎨 Face painting
🖍 Hands on craft activities
🪵 Natural crafts with Woodland Warriors including rocking birds, hapa zome butterflies, log slice bees and more
😃 Fun activities with Leighton Linslade Children’s Centre
🛍 Local market stalls and a brilliant community atmosphere
💦 AN IDEA TO EXTEND YOUR DAY..
Parsons Park & Splash Park is located just around the corner. Free family fun!
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🌳 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.
🎉 MAY FEST 2026 - COM Church, Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨ FREE Roller Disco
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏀 Basketball Workshops
🎤 Community Choir
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎶 DJs & Live Music
🎡 Fairground Games
☕ COM Cafe
Join us for Day 1 of our May Fest at COM Church! Tuesday's theme is Roller Disco, so come ready for a fun-filled time - no need to bring your own skates. Our coffee shop will be open, and a live DJ will be setting the atmosphere.
🐰 May Fest Day 2 - Wednesday 27th May - Petting Zoo / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 2 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re welcoming our community to enjoy fun, games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge. There’s something for everyone, including a petting zoo from 12-2pm, arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎶 May Fest Day 3 - Thursday 28th May - Community Choir / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 3 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re bringing the community together once again for a day full of fun, with games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge.
A special highlight of the day is our choir workshop, where you can learn to sing in harmony and be part of a community choir - no experience needed, just come and join in.
Alongside this, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET!
It’s a fantastic event for the whole family and not to be missed. Get your FREE tickets today via the event link and come be part of the fun!
🏊♂️ 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
🛡 A Knights Trail - St Albans Catherdral
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
⚔️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Step back in time on a fun, family-friendly discovery trail through the cathedral! Explore beautiful spaces and hidden corners as children take part in hands-on activities like dressing up, art and craft, storytelling, and mini challenges.
Follow a Medieval Knights trail, learn what life was like centuries ago, and get trained by the award-winning Knight School - who will kit children out and teach them the skills of knighthood.
Even small dogs are welcome to join the fun and dress up too! Perfect for families ready to learn, imagine, and adventure together.
👍 COST - FREE
This family fun event is free, and no booking is required. Donations are welcome.
🐮 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
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🔥 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
🐛 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.
🌿 FREE Family Fun Pop Up Workshop - Bennetts Splash Park, Dunstable
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Activities include:
🌸 Make your own cardboard bouquet
🎨 Mix & match colour crafts
📚 Nature bookmarks
🖌 Help design a canvas board for the café
Perfect for families looking for a relaxed and creative afternoon during the holidays.
☕️ CAFE
Hot and cold drinks, snacks and café treats will also be available from Bennett's Splash Park & Café to purchase.
🐻 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.
💦 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
⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per
person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
If those options aren’t quite to your taste, don’t worry we offer a range of alternative breakfasts that you can upgrade to for a small additional (reduced) cost.
💥EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE!
Save 10% on your booking with an exclusive code through WhatsUp Bedfordshire when you checkout. WUB10
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Please note: This offer is available for online bookings only. Simply book online, arrive ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🎟 TICKET COST WITHOUT THE DISCOUNT CODE APPLIED:
▪️Adult 16+: £17.84
▪️Child 3-15: £15.04
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jordan@bermudafallsgolf.co.uk
📍LOCATION
Bermuda Falls is situated within the same grounds as Perfect Aquatics LTD, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BB
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post for photos and a review.
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👨👩👧👦 Free Family Drop In - St Marys Church Hall, Goldington
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for free play, craft, games and activities. No booking necessary. Outdoor as well as indoor play (weather permitting). Come along and join in!
📍PLEASE NOTE
The sat nav may take you to the church. The location is in the Church Hall.
❓️ HAVEN'T VISITED BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post on a previous visit to get an idea.