⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place, Hitchin for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 20th July until 31st August 2026, 10am until 4pm!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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🎧 Hudfest 2026 - Flitwick Lodge
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 18:00 - 00:00
🎉 Get ready for the biggest summer event of 2026 – HUDFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL! This is the festival you won’t want to miss!
🔥 ABOUT
Our customers describe it as a “mini-Glastonbury in Flitwick” due to the beautiful venue, layout and vibe.
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️24th July 2026
▪️6pm - 12am
🎤 Headliners include:
✨ Viva La Vida (Coldplay Tribute)
✨ Swift & Styles (Taylor & Harry Tribute)
✨ Twice Over (Local Acoustic incredible singer/song writer duo)
And that’s just the beginning! Our incredible lineup features:
🎧 Brett Hudson
🎧 Sid Hudson
🎧 Andy Chesham (Vinyl Records)
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Advance: £25
▪️On the night: £30
(18+ with ID, ages 14+ must be accompanied)
FOOD & DRINK
🍸 Enjoy a fully licensed bar
🍔 Tasty food trucks (eSKAbarschillgrill & The Pizza Post)
📍 LOCATION
at Flitwick Lodge, MK45 5AN. Easy limited parking and just 5 minutes from Flitwick Train Station!
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Secure your place here
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Contact@hudfest.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/Hudfest_/
🔥 ABOUT
Our customers describe it as a “mini-Glastonbury in Flitwick” due to the beautiful venue, layout and vibe.
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️24th July 2026
▪️6pm - 12am
🎤 Headliners include:
✨ Viva La Vida (Coldplay Tribute)
✨ Swift & Styles (Taylor & Harry Tribute)
✨ Twice Over (Local Acoustic incredible singer/song writer duo)
And that’s just the beginning! Our incredible lineup features:
🎧 Brett Hudson
🎧 Sid Hudson
🎧 Andy Chesham (Vinyl Records)
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Advance: £25
▪️On the night: £30
(18+ with ID, ages 14+ must be accompanied)
FOOD & DRINK
🍸 Enjoy a fully licensed bar
🍔 Tasty food trucks (eSKAbarschillgrill & The Pizza Post)
📍 LOCATION
at Flitwick Lodge, MK45 5AN. Easy limited parking and just 5 minutes from Flitwick Train Station!
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Secure your place here
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Contact@hudfest.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/Hudfest_/
🔎 'The Da Vinci Code' (the stage play) presented by ACT Company - The Little Theatre, Dunstable
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 19:45 - 22:15
🔎 The Curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of baffling codes.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tues 21st July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Wed 22nd July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Thur 23rd July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Fri 24th July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Sat 25th July: 2.30pm - 5pm &
7.45pm - 10.15pm
AGE: Violent scenes are depicted and this play is not suitable for children under 12 years old.
▪️Running time: 2 hours with one interval of 20 minutes
ℹ️ ABOUT
Follow the pulse-racing journey as Professor Robert Langdon, and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu attempt to solve the riddles, leading to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep into the vault of history. With guidance from teacher and friend Sir Leigh Teabing, Langdon and Neveu embark on a breathless race through the streets of Europe. The pair must decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.
Based on the best-selling novel of this century, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in this superb stage adaptation of the international phenomenon and uncover the truth in the greatest thriller of the past 2000 years.
“I am thrilled that The Da Vinci Code is being adapted for the stage, and excited to see the unique potential of live theatre enhance the story. The play is faithful to the book, but will also bring something new for the audience, in what is certain to be a gripping, fast-paced stage thriller and a thoroughly entertaining show.” Dan Brown
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full: £18.00
▪️Concession: £16.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@actcompany.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 0800 020 9175
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tues 21st July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Wed 22nd July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Thur 23rd July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Fri 24th July: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
▪️Sat 25th July: 2.30pm - 5pm &
7.45pm - 10.15pm
AGE: Violent scenes are depicted and this play is not suitable for children under 12 years old.
▪️Running time: 2 hours with one interval of 20 minutes
ℹ️ ABOUT
Follow the pulse-racing journey as Professor Robert Langdon, and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu attempt to solve the riddles, leading to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep into the vault of history. With guidance from teacher and friend Sir Leigh Teabing, Langdon and Neveu embark on a breathless race through the streets of Europe. The pair must decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.
Based on the best-selling novel of this century, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in this superb stage adaptation of the international phenomenon and uncover the truth in the greatest thriller of the past 2000 years.
“I am thrilled that The Da Vinci Code is being adapted for the stage, and excited to see the unique potential of live theatre enhance the story. The play is faithful to the book, but will also bring something new for the audience, in what is certain to be a gripping, fast-paced stage thriller and a thoroughly entertaining show.” Dan Brown
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full: £18.00
▪️Concession: £16.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@actcompany.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 0800 020 9175
🎭 Family Puppetry Show - Quarry Theatre, Bedford
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 15:00 - 15:50
✨ A magical family puppetry adventure comes to Bedford Fringe this July 2026!
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Prince Fritz on an enchanting journey filled with music, mischief, and storytelling for all ages at The Quarry Theatre, Bedford on Saturday 24th July 2026.
The Untold Fable of Fritz is perfect for families looking for a fun and imaginative day out.
ℹ️ QUARRY THEATRE FAQ'S
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard: £10.00
▪️Concession: £8.00
▪️Additional £3.00 booking fee applies per order
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Event Organise Email: unsettledtheatre@gmail.com
☎️ Quarry Theatre Box Office Phone Number:
01234 362337
📧 Quarry Theatre Box Office Email :
boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Prince Fritz on an enchanting journey filled with music, mischief, and storytelling for all ages at The Quarry Theatre, Bedford on Saturday 24th July 2026.
The Untold Fable of Fritz is perfect for families looking for a fun and imaginative day out.
ℹ️ QUARRY THEATRE FAQ'S
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard: £10.00
▪️Concession: £8.00
▪️Additional £3.00 booking fee applies per order
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Event Organise Email: unsettledtheatre@gmail.com
☎️ Quarry Theatre Box Office Phone Number:
01234 362337
📧 Quarry Theatre Box Office Email :
boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
