⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Sunday 02 August 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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⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Sunday 02 August 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
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Sunday 02 August 2026
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ Free entry into Stotfold Mill. The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the following dates. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting.
🌳 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.
🌳 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.
ℹ️ FAQ'S: Click here
🕛 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
🕛 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
☎️ Phone: 01462 734541
🏖 Walton-on-the-Naze Coach Trip - Pick Up From Bedfordshire Locations
Sunday 02 August 2026
Time: 07:30
🏖 Walton-on-the-Naze is a family seaside resort with sandy beaches, beach huts, seafront gardens, quaint narrow streets and fossil hunting.
ℹ️ Visit Details: Sunday 2nd August 2026
You will have a minimum of 4 hours and 30 minutes from the moment you are dropped off. The designated drop-off and pick-up point for Walton on the Naze is at the Bus Stop along Princess Esplanade.
Walton-on-the-Naze, located on the Essex coast in the UK, is a charming seaside town with a mix of natural beauty, history, and outdoor activities. Here are some things you can do when visiting Walton-on-the-Naze.
♿️ Accessibility:
If you have mobility issues, please inform us in advance, as we occasionally use a double-decker bus during high demand. Kindly let us know if you require assistance or cannot climb stairs.
🚍 PICK UP TIMES
(THREE STAR COACHES)
📍Our Depot, Sundon Park, LU3 3BP -
7.30am
📍Luton Interchange Stop 4 -
7.45am
📍Dunstable Square-Bus Stop -
8.00am
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£18 per Child (16 & Under)
▪️£28 per Adult
▪️£74 per Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)
*Please note that Family deals can only be booked over the phone*
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
ℹ️ Visit Details: Sunday 2nd August 2026
You will have a minimum of 4 hours and 30 minutes from the moment you are dropped off. The designated drop-off and pick-up point for Walton on the Naze is at the Bus Stop along Princess Esplanade.
Walton-on-the-Naze, located on the Essex coast in the UK, is a charming seaside town with a mix of natural beauty, history, and outdoor activities. Here are some things you can do when visiting Walton-on-the-Naze.
♿️ Accessibility:
If you have mobility issues, please inform us in advance, as we occasionally use a double-decker bus during high demand. Kindly let us know if you require assistance or cannot climb stairs.
🚍 PICK UP TIMES
(THREE STAR COACHES)
📍Our Depot, Sundon Park, LU3 3BP -
7.30am
📍Luton Interchange Stop 4 -
7.45am
📍Dunstable Square-Bus Stop -
8.00am
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£18 per Child (16 & Under)
▪️£28 per Adult
▪️£74 per Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)
*Please note that Family deals can only be booked over the phone*
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
📧 Email: sales@threestarcoaches.com
🎭 The Tweflth Night - The Arches Theatre, Clifton Reynes
Sunday 02 August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🎭 Debuting at The Arches Theatre, this Aylesbury based professional theatre company bring Twelfth Night to our outdoor stage. Gates open one hour before the show (1pm) on Sunday 12th August 2026
🏴☠️ ABOUT
Shipwrecked on the shore of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a serving boy to gain employment with the lovelorn Duke Orsino, who yearns for the heart of the grieving Olivia. Meanwhile, Olivia's stewardess Malvolia runs foul of her mistress' drunken uncle Sir Toby Belch...
🏴☠️ ABOUT
Shipwrecked on the shore of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a serving boy to gain employment with the lovelorn Duke Orsino, who yearns for the heart of the grieving Olivia. Meanwhile, Olivia's stewardess Malvolia runs foul of her mistress' drunken uncle Sir Toby Belch...
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
This performance takes place in the hardstanding in front of The Arches. Don’t forget to bring your own chair and a picnic to enjoy at our outdoor theatre. Please take a look at the ‘Your Visit’ section on our website to find out what to expect and what to bring with you. Refunds are only given if a performance is cancelled.
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
The shows will go on at The Arches Theatre whatever the weather. The decision to cancel a performance due to the weather is made at our discretion.
ℹ️ About us
ℹ️ Your visit to our open air theatre
🎟 TICKET COST: £18.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: david@thearchestheatre.co.uk
📧 Email: nicki@thearchestheatre.co.uk
This performance takes place in the hardstanding in front of The Arches. Don’t forget to bring your own chair and a picnic to enjoy at our outdoor theatre. Please take a look at the ‘Your Visit’ section on our website to find out what to expect and what to bring with you. Refunds are only given if a performance is cancelled.
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
The shows will go on at The Arches Theatre whatever the weather. The decision to cancel a performance due to the weather is made at our discretion.
ℹ️ About us
ℹ️ Your visit to our open air theatre
🎟 TICKET COST: £18.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: david@thearchestheatre.co.uk
📧 Email: nicki@thearchestheatre.co.uk
