🎉 Northampton Carnival 2026
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
📍 The Racecourse, Northampton, NN1 4LG
📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
⏰ 12pm til 7.30pm
🎟️ Free Entry
🌏 EVENT DETAILS
Celebrating culture, creativity, diversity and community spirit, Northampton Carnival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds for a spectacular day of entertainment, music, dance, food and family fun!
🌍 FREE ENTRY
🎭 Multicultural Carnival Parade
🎶 Live Music & Stage Performances
🍴 Street Food & International Cuisine
🛍️ Arts, Crafts & Community Stalls
🎡 Funfair Attractions
💃 Dance Groups & Performers
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
🎉 Community Celebration
🪅 THE PARADE - 2PM
The main event takes place at Racecourse Park from 12pm until 7:30pm, with the carnival parade leaving the park at 2pm and travelling through Northampton town centre before returning to the Racecourse. Expect colourful costumes, incredible floats, energetic performers and a carnival atmosphere throughout the day.
🎭 2026 THEME
This year's theme: “Unity in Masquerade, Many Stories, One Parade” celebrates the power of communities coming together through creativity, culture and shared experiences.
Whether you're attending with family, friends or coming to experience Northampton Carnival for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Be inspired. Be involved. Be part of Northampton Carnival
🪩 AFTER PARTY - FREE ENTRY
After party hosted by The Umbrella Fair at The Racecourse Pavilion 2pm til 11pm.
32 other events on this day
🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 Live performances on the main stage
🎡 Unlimited inflatables (with wristband - £6 on the day)
⚽ Free sports activities
🎪 Fun fair games with prizes to be won
🎟️ Raffle
🛍️ Local stalls, crafts, gifts, treats, and unique products as well as fidgets galore!
🍔 Delicious food and drink vendors
🎨 Art gallery, free colouring activities, LEGO play area, and SEN-friendly area
🍬 Our super famous tuck shop
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
💷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your family and friends as well as your picnic blankets and chairs and help us make this year's Denfest our biggest and best yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Ideally bring cash, but we will have QR Codes for payments also)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🤠 Country & Western Events Hoedown - The Compasses, Greenfield
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
👢 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live country music, line dancing for fun & a whole day of country.
Country & Western Events are known for their fantastic events & with a 4.8/5 star rating from over 400 reviews, you know you're going to have the best time.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird: £15.75
▪️General Admission: £23.10
(includes admin fee)
🏃♂️💨 BOOK NOW!
Grab your tickets via the event link, bring your friends & lets give you a day to remember western style.
▪️ENQUIRIES
📘 Facebook: Cowboy & Western Events
📘 Facebook: The Compasses, Greenfield
📧 Email:
countryandwesternevents@protonmail.com
🚁 Gyro World Record Attempt 2026 - Shuttleworth
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
FREE EVENT - PLEASE NOTE
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
On the day, you'll also be able to see the original 'Little Nellie' that was flown in the making of the famous Bond film You Only Live Twice, and the Aston Martin Owners Club will be bringing a great collection of classic and modern examples of the iconic vehicles.
In 2022, the Guinness World Record was set for the most autogyros landing on an airfield in 8 hours as 71. This was achieved by The British Rotorcraft Association at Shuttleworth on 21 May 2022.
♿️ Accessibility
🇬🇧 Bletchley Park 1940s Weekend - June 2026
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 9.30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 9.30am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and visit the market stalls to indulge in a little vintage retail therapy.
All this and reenactors, various food vendors, family activities and more!
We are sure you will have a fabulous time at our 1940s weekend.
FLYPASTS
🛩 Red arrows on Saturday at 1.17pm
🛩 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at 2pm
🛩 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: TBC
(Times subject to change, ammendments or cancellations)
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Gift Ticket (18 - 64 yrs):
£28.75
▪️Senior Gift Ticket (65 yrs and above: £26.25
▪️Young Person Gift Ticket (12 - 17 yrs): £15.00
▪️Student Gift Ticket (18 yrs and above, with valid ID):
£26.25
▪️Child Gift Ticket (8 - 11 yrs):
£7.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 272673
🚗 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Set in the beautiful grounds of Priory Gardens, this much-loved annual event is a real highlight of the local calendar, bringing together a wonderful display of heritage and vintage vehicles for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re a lifelong motoring enthusiast or simply looking for a great family-friendly day out in Bedfordshire, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the day.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Heritage and vintage vehicle displays
▪️ Live music performances
▪️ Children’s activities
▪️ Stalls
▪️ On-site food concessions
▪️ A lively town centre atmosphere
🚒 SPECIAL FEATURE
We’re delighted to welcome the Prevention Team from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to this year’s show. They’ll be bringing their innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle – a fully immersive experience using motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🚛 DON’T MISS
As an extra bonus, the truck convoy will roll through the centre of town, adding even more excitement to the day. Middle Market is also on The Square across the road.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
✍️ PRE-REGISTER
This is a pre-registered event for show cars – Registration is now open for 2026 via the event link!
🌞 Datchworth Village Fete 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Fun stalls
✨️Games
✨️Classic Cars
✨️Music
✨️Dog show (weather permitting)
✨️Rodeo Camel
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
BBQ, tea tent, Pimm's, Ice-cream, cakes
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is £1.00
👨👩👧👦 The Little Loves Fayre - Kings House, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a fun-filled day at The Little Loves Fayre, a welcoming family marketplace designed to support and celebrate every stage of parenthood — from pregnancy right through to the teenage years — all under one roof.
Browse a wide range of stalls tailored for parents and children, alongside some fab hidden gem businesses offering local products, services and ideas for family life.
✨ FREE admission
✨ FREE parking
✨ Baby changing facilities
✨ On-site refreshments
✨ FREE goody bags for the first 50 families
✨ PLUS a FREE meet and greet with Ariel!
💗 WHY VISIT?
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, shopping for little ones, or looking for useful local businesses and services for older children, this fayre is a lovely chance to connect, browse and discover what’s available in and around Bedfordshire.
It’s an easy, family-friendly event with plenty to see, and a great opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying a relaxed few hours out.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
👕 New & Pre-loved Clothing Sale (From £1) - Church Of All Saints, Houghton Conquest
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
👗 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be a large selection of new, pre-loved & vintage ladies’, men’s & children’s clothes and accessories, with plenty of bargains to browse. You’ll find rails of good quality clothing all under £5, plus popular £1 tables with over 1,000 items sorted into sizes – yes, just £1 each 🙌
☕ REFRESHMENTS
After a browse, stop for teas, coffee and delicious home made cakes provided by the church – perfect for a well deserved break while you shop.
🎟 ENTRY & PAYMENT
▪️ Entrance is £1
▪️ Cash or card accepted
💒 SUPPORTING THE CHURCH
Not only can you grab some fantastic bargains, but a portion of the money raised on the day will be donated back to Church of All Saints, Houghton Conquest to help with church heating costs.
🕺 Legends of Motown - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
🕖 Approx timings:
▪️Doors: 7pm
▪️Live band: 7:30pm - 10pm
▪️Disco: 10pm - 11pm
▪️Curfew: 11pm
🤩 ABOUT LEGENDS OF MOTOWN
Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s. With stunning vocals and a powerhouse live band, this show celebrates the timeless sound of an iconic era.
Get ready for a trip down memory lane with authentic classics from legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, and many more!
Join Legends of Motown for an unforgettable night at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick.
🎟 TICKET COST: £23.85
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@legendsofmotown.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
🏖 Southend Coach Trip from Luton & Dunstable - June 2026
Time: 08:30
Just a short journey from Luton, Southend offers the perfect mix of classic seaside
🚍 PICK-UP-POINTE
▪️8.30am - 25a Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton LU3 3BP (Free Car Parking)
▪️08.45am - Luton Interchange
(Bus Stop 4)
▪️09.15am - Dunstable Square
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £20
▪️Child: £15 (16 and under)
▪️Family: £55 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
*Please call us to book the Family Deal*
ℹ️ BOOKING
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
🎉 Flitwick Family Fun Day 2026
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Outdoor cinema
✨️ Live music
✨️ Fairground rides
(£1.50, £2 for dodgem cars)
✨️ Food court
✨️ Stalls, and more!
🍿 FREE!
Free popcorn whilst stocks last!
Free Live Music!
Free outdoor cinema
📽 FILMS
▪️12.30pm - Wicked (PG)
▪️4.30pm - Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
🅿️ PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS
You can park at The Rufus Centre and hop on the Free shuttle bus operating between the park from 12 noon and 7pm.
🙏SPONSORS
Special thanks to our event sponsors: D & G Short, Flitwick & Ampthill Bathrooms, Temple Flooring, One-O-One Garage, Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Chic Celebrations and Flitwick Jewellers.
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🎨 Paint & Sip Evening with The Creative Canvas - Eyeworth Village Hall
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
▪️AGE: 18+
😍 EVENT DETAILS
You will create your masterpiece under the expert guidance of a local artist & will then be able to take this home to display in all its glory! All art supplies/materials will be provided & you will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
Soft drinks, hot drinks & nibbles will be on sale.
We will be holding a raffle & will have a fun game of ‘heads or tails’.
🎟 TICKET COST: £40pp
Places are very limited & will be on a first come first serve basis. Payment is required at the point of booking. To book, please email: eyeworthvh@yahoo.com
In aid of Eyeworth Village Hall - charity #300030
🎈 Summer Fayre 2026 - Wixams
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With plenty of games, raffles and market stalls to enjoy.
Whatever the weather, you can treat yourself to hot and cold refreshments from our licensed bar and bistro.
There’s no booking required, and entry is free for all, so just come along and enjoy the festivities.
🎧 ⛴️ Good Times Boat Party - Priory Marina, Bedford
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
▪️AGE: 18+
🎧 EVENT DETAILS
Join us on June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of music, laughs, and great vibes. Don’t miss out on this epic anniversary bash – bring your friends and let’s make some waves together! 90s & 00s house classics on vinyl with Dave Bergin & guests. its more fun on the water!
🎟 TICKET COST: £32.13
🏃♀️Summer Run & Recovery Club - Shefford
Time: 08:30 - 10:30
▪️AGE: 18+
📍MEETING POINT & TIME
▪️Meet at ODS for 8:30am start
🗓 2026 DATES:
• June: Sat 13th + Sat 20th
• July: Sat 11th + Sun 26th
• August: Sat 1st + Sun 23rd
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the perfect mix of movement, community, fresh air & post-run stretches this summer.
Whether you’re a regular runner, getting back into fitness, or simply want to move with lovely people in a relaxed and encouraging environment — this is for YOU
Each session includes:
🏃♀️ 45 min social run
🧘♀️ 30 min stretch session afterwards
☕ Coffee, tea & light snacks at ODS after
Expect:
✨ A welcoming, all-inclusive atmosphere
✨ Feel-good movement at your own pace
✨ Fresh air, connection & positive energy
✨ A supportive community vibe
✨ Summer mornings that leave you feeling AMAZING
INVESTMENT:
🎫 Single Session
• £15 Non-Members
• £14 Members
🎫 All 6 Sessions
• £85 Non-Members
• £80 Members
🌿 Come solo or bring a friend — everyone is welcome.Spaces are limited, so book early.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@onedragonfly.co.uk
🚘 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚛 LOOK AT FOR THE THE RALLY...
Plus, get ready for the spectacular Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy! Get a prime position by the clock tower and then head straight into Priory Gardens!
EVENT DETAILS
🚘 Car Display
Browse a fantastic display of over 200 heritage and vintage vehicles in a beautiful park setting!
🎵 Live Music on Stage:
🎤 Lulu and the Hullabaloos
🎤 Kiah Rihanna
🎤 The Memphis Belles
👶 Fun for the Kids:
🏃♂️ Children’s assault course
🎨 FREE arts and crafts
🎠 Small children's rides
🗺️ An interactive History Alive Trail
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (Prevention Team):
Experience the innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle! This fully immersive experience uses motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🎭 Entertainment & Attractions:
🐾 Hands-on animal encounters
🌳 Unbound Theatre’s live performance of The Wind in the Willows
🍔 Food, Drink & Shopping:
Delicious food concessions, meet our community groups, face painting, unique craft stalls, and an outdoor bar!
☕ Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms will also be open from 9 am to 4.30 pm serving refreshing drinks and a delicious range of food.
🅿️ PARKING
We recommend using Ashton Square Car Park when visiting the event (LU6 3SN). *charges apply*
🤝 This event has kindly been sponsored by Regtransfers Number Plates.
🪨 Dig Camp Ampthill 2026 (ages 6 - 11)
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 6th June: 2pm - 4pm
▪️Sat 13th June: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
📍WHERE?
Ampthill Great Park Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX
🗺 Meeting point: Our meeting point will be next to the Ampthill Great Park Car Park. This is the main car park, situated on Woburn Street off the B530. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your experience is due to start.
▪️AGE: Families with children aged 6-11. Maximum of one adult and two children per booking (you can make more than one booking)
🪨 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our team will guide your search for evidence, and help you piece together the evidence as you try to solve a real archaeological mystery… It’s the perfect mini-family adventure for kids and adults who want to get outdoors and discover history for themselves this summer!
ℹ️ You need to bring:
▪️Sturdy boots (very important!)
▪️For wet weather: warm clothing, raincoat, and wellies or waterproof boots
▪️For warm weather: suncream, sunhat
▪️Plastic bag to carry muddy gear home
▪️Drinks and snacks (very important!)
▪️Anything else you might need for a mini outdoor adventure!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult & 1 child (ages 6-11): £90
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@digventures.com
🌞 The Secret Farm Summer Fete 2026 - Moggerhanger
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 13th June: 10am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 10am - 6pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Live Music (multiple local artists)
🎭 Children’s Shows & Entertainment
🐴 Animals from Knotts Of Tempsford
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ Local Craft & Food market
🍔 BBQ & Ice Cream
🏖️ Giant Sandpit
🚜 Ride-On Tractors
🏎️ Ride-On Go Karts
🚂 Barrel Train Ride £3pp
🏰 Bouncy Castles £3pp
🍹 Licensed Bar
✨ And much more!
🎟 TICKET COST (BOOKING REQUIRED)
▪️Every person over 3 years: £5.00
▪️Under 3 is free and does not require a ticket
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Session at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £5pp
Time: 09:00 Price: £5.00
▪️AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.
🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🗓 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am & 11am
▪️Saturday: 9am & 10am
▪️Sunday: 10am
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £3.60
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £5 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow (use discount code WUB10)
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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🏊♂️ Eversholt General Outdoor Swimming
Time: 12:30 - 18:15
ℹ️ ABOUT THE POOL
The pool is an open air pool / lido. It is 21.3m by 7.3m with the shallow end 1m deep, gradually deepening to a maximum of 1.7m at the Eastern end. It has a small semi-circular paddling pool with a depth of 0.3m attached to the main pool, separated by bars. The temperature varies but it's usually 27-28℃.
🗓 GENERAL SWIMMING TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 12:30pm - 6:15pm
▪️Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 6:15pm
🏊♂️ TYPES OF SWIM SESSIONS
▪️General Swim
▪️Adult Swim
▪️Retired Folk Swim
▪️Baby Swim
▪️SEND Swim
▪️Lane Swim
✅️ PRIVATE HIRE
Prive hire is available, check out the website via the event link for more information.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £6.50
▪️Under 3's: Free
▪️Spectators: Free
⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(TERM TIME)
▪️Friday: 9.30am - 11.30am
▪️Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
▪️Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
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💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
▪️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
🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.
Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.
🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!
🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.
❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.
ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk
🏊♂️ Billing Aquadrome Off Peak Day Pass - Northamptonshire
Time: 09:00 - 22:00 Price: £10.00
❓️ WHAT DOES MY OFF PEAK DAY PASS INCLUDE?
Includes access to the all facilities including the pool (booking required), all activities and entertainment. Access from 9am - 10pm.
During your visit you can enjoy the park grounds, lakeside boardwalks, outdoor splash park, playgrounds, and scenic walking areas. Unlimited access to miniature railway and Adventure Island activities such as kids axe throwing, magnet fishing, family games and so much more.
Admission to all Tribe entertainment and events (summer cyclone, silent discos, live music acts and more etc.)
Access to park play areas like the pump track and adventure playground
View activities and entertainment here. Some may need to be booked in advance.
🏊♂️ SWIMMING
Indoor swimming is included in your day pass. 9am – 6pm last entry at 5pm week days. Weekends stay open longer. This will need to be booked.
🤑 WANT TO MAKE IT A CARAVAN HOLIDAY - SAVE 33%
Save 33% on selected dates in June , September & October 2026 here.
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 OFF PEAK DAY PASS TICKET COST:
▪️Midweek - Ages 5+: £7pp
▪️Weekends - Ages 5+: £10pp
▪️Under 5: Free
Day tickets are limited. You need to book in advance, you can do this via the event link.
🤔 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Reel here.
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🛍 Fill a Bag Sale & Craft Fair 2026 - Transfiguration Church, Kempston
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
🛍 FILL A BAG FOR £10!
We have a full a bag sale on 9:30am-12:00pm where you can fill one of our huge carrier bags full of womens, mens & childrens clothing and shoes for just £10!!
🍰 CRAFT FAIR & CAKE SALE
Then 1:00pm-4:00pm we have a craft fair, including our own cake sale, pet stall and tombola!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
manager@rspca-bedfordshirenorth.org.uk
🛻 Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy 2026
Time: 10:00
EVENT DETAILS
📍Convoy Starts: 10:00am from Herts Showground (AL3 7PT) heading to Dunstable for around 10.30am - 11am on the A5183 down to Hockliffe and into Leighton Buzzard (Hockliffe Street & Lake Street) for around 11am - 12.00pm then to Billington Showground.
🏁 End Location: Leighton Road, Stanbridge, LU7 9HR
🎉 AFTER PARTY EVENT AT THE SHOWGROUND - OPENS 1PM
Expect an impressive display of trucks, live bands, hot food, a licensed bar, fairground rides, merchandise stalls and much more.
The event proudly supports East Anglian Air Ambulance and Scotty’s Little Soldiers, helping to raise funds for two incredible charities while bringing the local community together.
• Live music and entertainment
• Hot food and licensed bar
• Fairground rides
• Merchandise stalls
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Supporting local and national charities
🚍 FREE GRANT PALMER BUS SERVICE
The Highwayman, Dunstable is hosting the Truck Convoy again this year. Food and drinks will be available from 8am. The 1st Bus will leave there at 1pm and then on the hour until 5pm. This is a FREE BUS to and from the Leighton Buzzard Showground ONLY with the last bus coming back to Dunstable at 5.30pm. (The times on the poster can be seen below).
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
They are allowed on a lead but please be aware of the fact that it could be a very noisy and potentially stressful environment for them to be in. Bring water and clear up poop.
🪙 ADMISSION COST TO THE SHOWGROUND (PAY ON THE GATE)
▪️Adults: £2
▪️Children: Free
💷 Bring cash incase of bad internet connections.
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🌅 🦁 Evenings at Hertfordshire Zoo 2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
🇲🇽 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 6:30pm - 9:30pm for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, delicious street food, refreshing margaritas, after-hours zoo access and over 800 incredible animals, all set against the backdrop of a summer sunset at Hertfordshire Zoo.
🤠 Free sombrero for the first 500 each night!
♿️ Accessibility
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From: £18.00
▪️Under 2's: Free
🤠 Country & Western Events Hoedown - The Compasses, Greenfield
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
👢 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live country music, line dancing for fun & a whole day of country.
Country & Western Events are known for their fantastic events & with a 4.8/5 star rating from over 400 reviews, you know you're going to have the best time.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird: £15.75
▪️General Admission: £23.10
(includes admin fee)
🏃♂️💨 BOOK NOW!
Grab your tickets via the event link, bring your friends & lets give you a day to remember western style.
▪️ENQUIRIES
📘 Facebook: Cowboy & Western Events
📘 Facebook: The Compasses, Greenfield
📧 Email:
countryandwesternevents@protonmail.com
🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 Live performances on the main stage
🎡 Unlimited inflatables (with wristband - £6 on the day)
⚽ Free sports activities
🎪 Fun fair games with prizes to be won
🎟️ Raffle
🛍️ Local stalls, crafts, gifts, treats, and unique products as well as fidgets galore!
🍔 Delicious food and drink vendors
🎨 Art gallery, free colouring activities, LEGO play area, and SEN-friendly area
🍬 Our super famous tuck shop
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
💷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your family and friends as well as your picnic blankets and chairs and help us make this year's Denfest our biggest and best yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Ideally bring cash, but we will have QR Codes for payments also)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🚁 Gyro World Record Attempt 2026 - Shuttleworth
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
FREE EVENT - PLEASE NOTE
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
On the day, you'll also be able to see the original 'Little Nellie' that was flown in the making of the famous Bond film You Only Live Twice, and the Aston Martin Owners Club will be bringing a great collection of classic and modern examples of the iconic vehicles.
In 2022, the Guinness World Record was set for the most autogyros landing on an airfield in 8 hours as 71. This was achieved by The British Rotorcraft Association at Shuttleworth on 21 May 2022.
♿️ Accessibility
♨️ Heatwave BBQ & Bouncy Castle - The Five Bells, Stanbridge
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Join us for an afternoon of sunshine, great food, and family fun!
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and make the most of the heatwave
🎠 Horton Steam Fair 2026 (firework display) - Boxmoor Common
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
Join us on 12th - 14th and 19th - 21st June 2026 at Boxmoor Common to experience the magic of a traditional British funfair with stunning restored vintage rides and sidestalls dating from the 1900s to the 1960s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 12th June: 4pm – 10pm
▪️Saturday 13th June: 12pm – 10pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 12pm – 8pm
▪️Friday 19th June: 4pm – 10pm
▪️Saturday 20th June: 12pm – 10pm
▪️Sunday 21st June: 12pm – 8pm
🎆 FIREWORKS
Plus, on Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th June 2026 we’re also hosting a free firework display after dusk!
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
It’s free entry every day, just pay for the rides you need. A lovely day and evening out for all generations of the family to enjoy together.
PLUS, SAVE! Get free rides when you book a ride token bundle online and collect at the fair! Only available in advance from our website.
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🍓 Pick Your Own Strawberries, June 2026 - Graveley Fruit Farm
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🗓 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
▪️Thursday 11th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 12th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 13th 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.
🎤 📽 The Green Man Under the Tent - Lidlington
Time: 14:00
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
We will be showing two films and welcoming the Fantastic Wilsons Show performing all greatest hits from Grease & Dirty Dancing
🎬 2pm Family Film 1 (pg)
🎤 4pm Wilson Show Live
🎬 6.30pm Family Film 2 (12)
🌭 FOOD
Our kitchen will be open 10am-7pm on Saturday so can grab bite to eat .
👍 FREE ENTRY
Why not come in your 50s & 60s rock n roll , pink ladies & t birds gear to get into the groove
