⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
13 other events on this day
⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🅿️ 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
🛍 Bedford (South) Jumble/Garage Sale Trail - September 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️Saturday 30th May: 10am - 2pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 12pm - 4pm
✨️ DETAILS
These are like a Car Boot Sale but you Sell at your home address or we have a central place if you live outside these areas (London Rd, Mile Rd, Elstow Rd and Harrowden Rd).
Its £5 to Sell and this goes to a Local Charity. Whatever you make from Selling you keep.
🗺 ADDRESS FOR BUYERS
For more information and to get the Sellers addresses please join our Facebook page Bedford (South) Jumbe/Garage Sale Trail.
ℹ️ CONTACT INFORMATION:
🎉 Cranswick Family Fun Day 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re making the day even more affordable for everyone. Alongside free entry, there will be free activities for children, plus a token system that can be used for rides, face painting and more.
Expect food, drinks, fairground fun, cakes, games, stalls, crafts and much more!
Everybody is welcome, so bring the family, invite your friends and come along for a brilliant day out in support of a fantastic local cause.
Kindly sponsored by S&W Design and Build Limited, this year, we’re once again raising money for our long-term charity partner, Unity MK, helping them continue their vital work supporting people experiencing homelessness in Milton Keynes with shelter, warm meals and practical welfare support.
🛡 Living History Festival 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🌶 Waddesdon Chill Fest 2026 (National Trust)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
🚫 NOT INCLUDED - Charges apply
▪️Shuttle bus tickets
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
🎡 Luton Pop Up Fun Park - August/September 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
🤑 Friday 28 August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 29th August - 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 30th August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Monday 31st August: 1pm - 9pm
🤑 Friday 4th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 5th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 6th September: 1pm - 6pm
🤑 DISCOUNT DAYS!
Friday 21st, Friday 28th August & Friday 4th September 2026 - All Rides 2 ONLY Tokens! (Excludes Bungees).
💷 TOKENS
Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
🪙 TOKEN COST
▪️1 Token: £1.20
▪️10 Tokens: £10.00
RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil
🚀 JetFire
🔥 InFerno
🚗 Dodgems
🌪️ Twister
🇺🇸 Alcatraz
🚂 Runaway Train
🛞 Race O Rama
🚒 Monster Trucks
🏎️ BumperCarz
🔴 Bungees
🛝 Mega Slide
🎰 Games Stalls
🐤 Hook A Duck..... & LOADS MORE!
🚻 Onsite Security & Toilets.
Related Deals
🛩 Chiltern Scale Model Show 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎨 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW...
Also traders will be there selling new and old model kits, plus paints, tools, books etc as well as Pokemon collectables.
Free parking, refreshments and bar
Tombola with proceeds to Models for Heroes.
💷 ENTRY COST
▪️Adults: £5.00
▪️Senior Citizens: £4.00
▪️Children under 16: £1.00
🐾 The Big Bark 2026 - Towcester Racecourse
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT
FAQ's.
🎟 DEAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult:
▪️Child:
▪️Family:
🤑 GET CHEAPER TICKETS HERE
Related Deals
🇬🇧 1940's Weekend 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
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.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️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
✨️ Fantasy Forest: Libertalia Festival 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 4th September: 4pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 11pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 7pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A unique festival celebrating the beloved fantasy genre, will arrive at Hatfield Park in September, offering a weekend packed with fantasy-themed experiences, entertainment, live music, and attractions such as a Medieval Village, Pirate Camp, Post-Apocalyptic area, Cosplay Court, and more.
Since its launch at Sudeley Castle in 2019, the festival has grown in popularity, drawing visitors of all ages from across the UK and overseas. In 2026, Hatfield Park will host this much-loved event for the first time.
This year’s festival will include three live music stages, with The Film Orchestra delivering a spectacular performance of iconic scores from fantasy and sci-fi films and games, alongside sets from Deloraine and Prima Nocta.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Prices vary, please click the event link to find out more information. Parking is also chargable - you can also book this via the event link.
