🚂🧸 Teddy's Bear Weekend, June 2026 - Fancott Miniature Railway
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 12:30 - 16:50
🧸 This weekend is our popular Teddy Bears Weekend on the miniature railway, located at The Fancott Arms pub, Toddington Bedfordshire. There is also a play park at the pub for the children to enjoy too.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
We love this annual event - our cuddlies come out to play around the track and our visitors bring along their favourite and loved cuddly toy for a ride on the train! Special prices apply if you bring your cuddly along with you!
Our trains run from 12.30pm with the last train at 4.50pm No booking needed - just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring a cuddly toy: £1
▪️Standard cost: £3
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
We love this annual event - our cuddlies come out to play around the track and our visitors bring along their favourite and loved cuddly toy for a ride on the train! Special prices apply if you bring your cuddly along with you!
Our trains run from 12.30pm with the last train at 4.50pm No booking needed - just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring a cuddly toy: £1
▪️Standard cost: £3
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🥔 Flitton Potato Race 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🥔 Flitton Potato Race 2026 is back on Sunday 7th June 2026 for one of Bedfordshire’s most wonderfully quirky village traditions!
Run, walk or stagger your way through a mile carrying a sack of spuds, all while raising money for charities, local projects and good causes. With roots going back over 100 years, this much-loved community event is a brilliant day out for all ages.
🥔 ABOUT THE RACE
There are race categories for all ages, with competitors carrying 20kg, 10kg, 5kg or 2kg depending on the category. You can take on the full mile solo or gather your team and enter as a relay of four. There are also fun Spud & Spoon races for children aged 9 and under, making this a proper family-friendly event with plenty of laughs along the way.
💚 A BEDFORDSHIRE TRADITION
The Flitton Potato Race has a fascinating history, believed to date back to the old farming days when labourers raced with heavy sacks of potatoes for the chance to keep them. Over the years the race has been revived, reimagined and kept alive by the local community, with today’s event finishing at The White Hart pub and welcoming everyone from serious runners to fancy dress fun-lovers.
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅ Fun for all ages
✅ Individual and relay races
✅ Children’s races
✅ Village atmosphere
✅ Fundraising for good causes
✅ A unique Bedfordshire tradition
Whether you’re entering, cheering from the sidelines or just coming along for the atmosphere, the Flitton Potato Race is a fantastic local event that’s full of character, community spirit and plenty of potatoes!
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 - 11:30 Race registrations for all runners (including Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
▪️12:00 - 12:30 Races start at Moat Farm, Greenfield.
▪️12.40 Spud & spoon races start from The Village Hall and Sand Road, Flitton.
▪️14:00 approx Prize-giving, entertainment and celebrations behind The White Hart pub.
▪️15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws.
Run, walk or stagger your way through a mile carrying a sack of spuds, all while raising money for charities, local projects and good causes. With roots going back over 100 years, this much-loved community event is a brilliant day out for all ages.
🥔 ABOUT THE RACE
There are race categories for all ages, with competitors carrying 20kg, 10kg, 5kg or 2kg depending on the category. You can take on the full mile solo or gather your team and enter as a relay of four. There are also fun Spud & Spoon races for children aged 9 and under, making this a proper family-friendly event with plenty of laughs along the way.
💚 A BEDFORDSHIRE TRADITION
The Flitton Potato Race has a fascinating history, believed to date back to the old farming days when labourers raced with heavy sacks of potatoes for the chance to keep them. Over the years the race has been revived, reimagined and kept alive by the local community, with today’s event finishing at The White Hart pub and welcoming everyone from serious runners to fancy dress fun-lovers.
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅ Fun for all ages
✅ Individual and relay races
✅ Children’s races
✅ Village atmosphere
✅ Fundraising for good causes
✅ A unique Bedfordshire tradition
Whether you’re entering, cheering from the sidelines or just coming along for the atmosphere, the Flitton Potato Race is a fantastic local event that’s full of character, community spirit and plenty of potatoes!
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 - 11:30 Race registrations for all runners (including Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
▪️12:00 - 12:30 Races start at Moat Farm, Greenfield.
▪️12.40 Spud & spoon races start from The Village Hall and Sand Road, Flitton.
▪️14:00 approx Prize-giving, entertainment and celebrations behind The White Hart pub.
▪️15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws.
🎉 FREE ENTRY AFTER PARTY: 1PM - 4PM
Join us at Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall for an afternoon of food, drinks and live music after the Potato Race!
✨️ BBQ with meat supplied by Deacon’s Ampthill
✨️ Cheap licensed bar
✨️ Live music from the amazing MAT ROBERTS
Bring your friends, family and dancing shoes for a great afternoon supporting the village hall!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited and road closures maybe in place.
Join us at Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall for an afternoon of food, drinks and live music after the Potato Race!
✨️ BBQ with meat supplied by Deacon’s Ampthill
✨️ Cheap licensed bar
✨️ Live music from the amazing MAT ROBERTS
Bring your friends, family and dancing shoes for a great afternoon supporting the village hall!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited and road closures maybe in place.
⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704. The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.
🚶♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 7th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Sunday 6th September
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.
🚶♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 7th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Sunday 6th September
🚶♀️Greensand Ridge Walk: Eversholt to Ampthill Walk - June 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 09:30 - 14:30 Price: £10.00
🚶♀️ Join us for the third in our spring and summer walk programme along the Greensand Ridge Walk on Sunday 7th June 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT
This walk will be a 7.75 mile guided walk. Meet/park at Ampthill Park and coach transport will be provided to the walk start point in Eversholt. We will begin walking in Eversholt, joining the Greensand Ridge Walk all the way to Ampthill Park where the cars are parked.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking available at Ampthill Park free of charge.
More information:
▪️ Due to coach travel restrictions, dogs are not permitted.
▪️ Unfortunately the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
▪️ The walks will only be able to go ahead if enough tickets are sold to cover the cost of the transportation. Should we not sell sufficient tickets to cover the costs, we will have to cancel the event and tickets will be refunded.
▪️ If the walks go ahead, tickets are only refundable if there is someone on the waiting list able to take your place.
▪️ The walk will go through typical Greensand Country landscapes, hence toilets will be few and far between.
▪️ Under 18s welcome if accompanied by an adult.
🎟 TICKET COST: £10
You can book tickets via the event link
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Click here
ℹ️ ABOUT
This walk will be a 7.75 mile guided walk. Meet/park at Ampthill Park and coach transport will be provided to the walk start point in Eversholt. We will begin walking in Eversholt, joining the Greensand Ridge Walk all the way to Ampthill Park where the cars are parked.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking available at Ampthill Park free of charge.
More information:
▪️ Due to coach travel restrictions, dogs are not permitted.
▪️ Unfortunately the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
▪️ The walks will only be able to go ahead if enough tickets are sold to cover the cost of the transportation. Should we not sell sufficient tickets to cover the costs, we will have to cancel the event and tickets will be refunded.
▪️ If the walks go ahead, tickets are only refundable if there is someone on the waiting list able to take your place.
▪️ The walk will go through typical Greensand Country landscapes, hence toilets will be few and far between.
▪️ Under 18s welcome if accompanied by an adult.
🎟 TICKET COST: £10
You can book tickets via the event link
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Click here
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair - June 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Kick of summer at Bromham Mills Artisan Fair on Sunday 7th June 2026.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Celebrate the season with a delightful array of handcrafted goodies and yummy local bites. Wander a selection of stalls filled with unique crafts whilst soaking up the sun and community spirit. Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift or simply enjoying a fun day out, our fair has something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a sunny day of creativity, connection and community!
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Play Park
✅️ Free Secret Fairy Woodland
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Celebrate the season with a delightful array of handcrafted goodies and yummy local bites. Wander a selection of stalls filled with unique crafts whilst soaking up the sun and community spirit. Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift or simply enjoying a fun day out, our fair has something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a sunny day of creativity, connection and community!
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Play Park
✅️ Free Secret Fairy Woodland
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited.
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🚘 Oaklands College Car Boot Sale 2026 - St Albans
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🚘 Oaklands College Car boot sale is open on most Sunday's from April 2026 (weather permitting)
🛍 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
🛍 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
🚂 Summerfield Miniature Railway 2026 - Haynes
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🚂 Summerfields’ Miniature Railways system, is located in the open countryside near Haynes. The railways (there are three track systems at the Summerfields’ site) are a popular visitor destination for children and parents alike.
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
⛳️ Love breakfast and adventure golf? Well, you’re in the right place at Bermuda Falls in Henlow, Bedfordshire.
🗓 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
🗓 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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🎶 St Neots Bands in the Park 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🎶 We’re delighted to welcome back Bands in the Park this summer at in St Neots. Join us every Sunday at Riverside Park, from 2:30pm – 4:30pm, for free live music from some of the region’s much‑loved local bands.
🧺 PICNICS
Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and join us for an afternoon of live music, sunshine, and community fun in the heart of St Neots.
☕️ CAFE
The event takes place near Ambiance Cafe, who kindly support Bands in the Park so there’ll be plenty of great food and drinks available while you sit back and enjoy the music.
ℹ️ Please note: Performances may be cancelled at short notice due to unsuitable weather conditions. Follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🗓 2026 DATES:
🧺 PICNICS
Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and join us for an afternoon of live music, sunshine, and community fun in the heart of St Neots.
☕️ CAFE
The event takes place near Ambiance Cafe, who kindly support Bands in the Park so there’ll be plenty of great food and drinks available while you sit back and enjoy the music.
ℹ️ Please note: Performances may be cancelled at short notice due to unsuitable weather conditions. Follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🗓 2026 DATES:
- 31-May – Royston Town Band
- 07-Jun – Medication Time
- 14-Jun – The IMPS Ukulele Group
- 21-Jun – Sloop Groggy Dogs
- 28-Jun – Fynnius Fogg
- 12-Jul – St Neots Big Band
- 19-Jul – The Munroes
- 26-Jul – Rachel Hill
- 02-Aug – Orchard
- 09-Aug – Jazz the 2 of Us
- 16-Aug – DarkHorse
- 23-Aug – Somersham Town Band
- 30-Aug – Diamond Country Dance Club
- 06-Sep – Devil’s Mojo
- 13-Sep – Magenta Slipperz
- 20-Sep – The Freedom Jazz Orchestra
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🥔 Flitton Potato Race 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🥔 Flitton Potato Race 2026 is back on Sunday 7th June 2026 for one of Bedfordshire’s most wonderfully quirky village traditions!
Run, walk or stagger your way through a mile carrying a sack of spuds, all while raising money for charities, local projects and good causes. With roots going back over 100 years, this much-loved community event is a brilliant day out for all ages.
🥔 ABOUT THE RACE
There are race categories for all ages, with competitors carrying 20kg, 10kg, 5kg or 2kg depending on the category. You can take on the full mile solo or gather your team and enter as a relay of four. There are also fun Spud & Spoon races for children aged 9 and under, making this a proper family-friendly event with plenty of laughs along the way.
💚 A BEDFORDSHIRE TRADITION
The Flitton Potato Race has a fascinating history, believed to date back to the old farming days when labourers raced with heavy sacks of potatoes for the chance to keep them. Over the years the race has been revived, reimagined and kept alive by the local community, with today’s event finishing at The White Hart pub and welcoming everyone from serious runners to fancy dress fun-lovers.
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅ Fun for all ages
✅ Individual and relay races
✅ Children’s races
✅ Village atmosphere
✅ Fundraising for good causes
✅ A unique Bedfordshire tradition
Whether you’re entering, cheering from the sidelines or just coming along for the atmosphere, the Flitton Potato Race is a fantastic local event that’s full of character, community spirit and plenty of potatoes!
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 - 11:30 Race registrations for all runners (including Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
▪️12:00 - 12:30 Races start at Moat Farm, Greenfield.
▪️12.40 Spud & spoon races start from The Village Hall and Sand Road, Flitton.
▪️14:00 approx Prize-giving, entertainment and celebrations behind The White Hart pub.
▪️15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws.
Run, walk or stagger your way through a mile carrying a sack of spuds, all while raising money for charities, local projects and good causes. With roots going back over 100 years, this much-loved community event is a brilliant day out for all ages.
🥔 ABOUT THE RACE
There are race categories for all ages, with competitors carrying 20kg, 10kg, 5kg or 2kg depending on the category. You can take on the full mile solo or gather your team and enter as a relay of four. There are also fun Spud & Spoon races for children aged 9 and under, making this a proper family-friendly event with plenty of laughs along the way.
💚 A BEDFORDSHIRE TRADITION
The Flitton Potato Race has a fascinating history, believed to date back to the old farming days when labourers raced with heavy sacks of potatoes for the chance to keep them. Over the years the race has been revived, reimagined and kept alive by the local community, with today’s event finishing at The White Hart pub and welcoming everyone from serious runners to fancy dress fun-lovers.
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅ Fun for all ages
✅ Individual and relay races
✅ Children’s races
✅ Village atmosphere
✅ Fundraising for good causes
✅ A unique Bedfordshire tradition
Whether you’re entering, cheering from the sidelines or just coming along for the atmosphere, the Flitton Potato Race is a fantastic local event that’s full of character, community spirit and plenty of potatoes!
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 - 11:30 Race registrations for all runners (including Spud and Spoon) at The Village Hall.
▪️12:00 - 12:30 Races start at Moat Farm, Greenfield.
▪️12.40 Spud & spoon races start from The Village Hall and Sand Road, Flitton.
▪️14:00 approx Prize-giving, entertainment and celebrations behind The White Hart pub.
▪️15:00 approx Raffle and competition prize draws.
🎉 FREE ENTRY AFTER PARTY: 1PM - 4PM
Join us at Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall for an afternoon of food, drinks and live music after the Potato Race!
✨️ BBQ with meat supplied by Deacon’s Ampthill
✨️ Cheap licensed bar
✨️ Live music from the amazing MAT ROBERTS
Bring your friends, family and dancing shoes for a great afternoon supporting the village hall!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited and road closures maybe in place.
Join us at Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall for an afternoon of food, drinks and live music after the Potato Race!
✨️ BBQ with meat supplied by Deacon’s Ampthill
✨️ Cheap licensed bar
✨️ Live music from the amazing MAT ROBERTS
Bring your friends, family and dancing shoes for a great afternoon supporting the village hall!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is limited and road closures maybe in place.
🌳 Whipsnade Tree Catherdral Service & Celebration 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🌳 Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends and join us for a picnic, celebration and annual service at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral on the 7th of June 2026 between 11am and 4pm.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bring your own picnic from 11am and 4pm
▪️Guided history tours between 11am to 3pm
▪️ Service at 2pm, led by Whipsnade Church and accompanied by the Salvation Army Band
🐻 FOR CHILDREN
Younger visitors can take part in a teddy bear hunt, alongside a range of games and activities perfect for a bit of friendly family competition.
Members of the National Trust team and our wonderful volunteers will be on site throughout the day - feel free to chat with us about the work we do here and how you can get involved.
Please note: Seating is limited, so do bring along your own blankets or chairs to make yourselves comfortable.
🅿️ Limited parking
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bring your own picnic from 11am and 4pm
▪️Guided history tours between 11am to 3pm
▪️ Service at 2pm, led by Whipsnade Church and accompanied by the Salvation Army Band
🐻 FOR CHILDREN
Younger visitors can take part in a teddy bear hunt, alongside a range of games and activities perfect for a bit of friendly family competition.
Members of the National Trust team and our wonderful volunteers will be on site throughout the day - feel free to chat with us about the work we do here and how you can get involved.
Please note: Seating is limited, so do bring along your own blankets or chairs to make yourselves comfortable.
🅿️ Limited parking
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎡 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
▪️1st–4th June: 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.
💦 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WHILE I AM THERE?
Take a look at the Splash & play park on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
▪️1st–4th June: 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.
💦 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WHILE I AM THERE?
Take a look at the Splash & play park on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post.
🍓 Pick Your Own Strawberries, June 2026 - Graveley Fruit Farm
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🍓Strawberry Picking at Graveley Fruit Farm.
🗓 2026 JUNE DATES
▪️Wednesday 3rd June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Thursday 4th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 5th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
☕️ WHAT ELSE TO ENJOY
A Cafe and all children's activities open daily: 10am - 5pm. Some activities are chargable.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to get a better idea.
🗓 2026 JUNE DATES
▪️Wednesday 3rd June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Thursday 4th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 5th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
☕️ WHAT ELSE TO ENJOY
A Cafe and all children's activities open daily: 10am - 5pm. Some activities are chargable.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to get a better idea.
😋 Leighton Buzzard Big Lunch Food Festival 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😋 The Big Lunch Food Festival returns to the High Street on Sunday 7th June 2026, bringing the town together for a vibrant day of flavour, fun and fantastic entertainment.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From 11am to 4pm, the heart of Leighton Buzzard will transform into a bustling street festival filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of food from around the world. Visitors can explore a delicious range of global street food, sweet treats and refreshing drinks from local traders and visiting vendors.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
But it’s not just about the food. Throughout the day you’ll find live music, street theatre, and family-friendly entertainment creating a lively festival atmosphere for all ages. Expect colourful performances, roaming entertainers and plenty of surprises as the High Street comes alive with creativity from around the world.
Whether you’re meeting friends for lunch, sampling new flavours or simply enjoying the entertainment, the Big Lunch Food Festival is the perfect way to celebrate summer in Leighton Buzzard.
Interested in trading at the Big Lunch Food Festival? Complete the application form on our website.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From 11am to 4pm, the heart of Leighton Buzzard will transform into a bustling street festival filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of food from around the world. Visitors can explore a delicious range of global street food, sweet treats and refreshing drinks from local traders and visiting vendors.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
But it’s not just about the food. Throughout the day you’ll find live music, street theatre, and family-friendly entertainment creating a lively festival atmosphere for all ages. Expect colourful performances, roaming entertainers and plenty of surprises as the High Street comes alive with creativity from around the world.
Whether you’re meeting friends for lunch, sampling new flavours or simply enjoying the entertainment, the Big Lunch Food Festival is the perfect way to celebrate summer in Leighton Buzzard.
Interested in trading at the Big Lunch Food Festival? Complete the application form on our website.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋 We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️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
▪️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
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Sunday 07 June 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.
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.
🚘 Linslade Car Boot Sale 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
🤑 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
🚫 No dogs allowed.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07487 293072
🛍 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
🚫 No dogs allowed.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07487 293072
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Great Denham - June 2026
Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this June 2026 at the Sports Pavillion in Great Denham. Join for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 6th June
▪️Sunday 7th June
👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 6th June
▪️Sunday 7th June
👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
💚 Volunteers Week, June 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Sunday 07 June 2026
🌿 Volunteers’ Week is here at Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Mon 1 June – Sunday 7 June
ABOUT
If you love being outdoors, learning new skills, and making a real difference, come and join us in the Formal & Kitchen Gardens at Houghton Hall Park, right here in the heart of Houghton Regis
👩🌾 Get involved with:
✨ Weeding & planting
✨ Growing fresh vegetables
✨ Keeping our ever‑changing gardens beautiful
✨ Meeting friendly faces & being part of a fantastic community
✨ Support the Houghton Regis in Bloom initiative
During Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers — your dedication helps our gardens and community flourish. We’d love to welcome you!
🌸 FANCY GIVING IT A GO?
Download our volunteer application form.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@houghtonhallpark.org
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Mon 1 June – Sunday 7 June
ABOUT
If you love being outdoors, learning new skills, and making a real difference, come and join us in the Formal & Kitchen Gardens at Houghton Hall Park, right here in the heart of Houghton Regis
👩🌾 Get involved with:
✨ Weeding & planting
✨ Growing fresh vegetables
✨ Keeping our ever‑changing gardens beautiful
✨ Meeting friendly faces & being part of a fantastic community
✨ Support the Houghton Regis in Bloom initiative
During Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers — your dedication helps our gardens and community flourish. We’d love to welcome you!
🌸 FANCY GIVING IT A GO?
Download our volunteer application form.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@houghtonhallpark.org