🚂 The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre returns to the beautiful Old Warden Park for a brilliant family day out in one of Bedfordshire’s most iconic settings.

Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Shuttleworth House, this much-loved event brings the sights, sounds and atmosphere of country life at the turn of the 20th century back to life.

Organised by the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society and attracting more than 15,000 visitors each year, it’s a fantastic chance to see steam in its heyday across the stunning 400-acre estate.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Working steam demonstrations across the site
✨️ Vintage cars, lorries, tractors and military vehicles
✨️ Multiple arenas with parades, displays and daredevil shows
✨️ Kids’ activities and hands-on steam fun
✨️ Birds of prey and animal corner
✨️ Bars, beer garden and food court
✨️ Craft and specialist food marquees
✨️ Evening atmosphere with fairground lights and showman’s engines

🏛 INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET
Admission includes access to Shuttleworth House, the Air Museum / Aircraft Collection and the Swiss Gardens, making this superb value for a full day out.

🔥 EXTRA SPECIAL IN 2026
This year marks the Society’s 70th anniversary, while Shuttleworth House celebrates 150 years, so 2026 promises to be an especially memorable Fayre.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN
The Steam Apprentice Club will be attending across the weekend, giving youngsters the chance to get hands-on with real steam engines alongside trained and fully insured staff.

🌙 DON’T MISS THE EVENING ATMOSPHERE
As the sun sets, the vintage steam fair comes to life with bands in the entertainment tents, glowing fairground lights and a magnificent line-up of showman’s engines powering the rides. It’s an atmosphere you won’t want to miss.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on leads, although some restrictions apply due to livestock and site safety.

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
Friday (18 Sept)
▪️Adult: £17.84
▪️Child (Under 16): Free 

Saturday (19 Sept)
▪️Adult: £20.99
▪️Child (Under 16): Free

Sunday (20 Sept)
▪️Adult: £20.99
▪️Child (Under 16): Free 

Priority Parking: £5.25 

🏕 CAMPING
Camping is also available in the heart of the parkland, with hot showers and toilet blocks on site. Show tickets are sold separately from camping bookings.

🎤 Get ready for a brilliant night of live music with Uche Eke at Bletchley Social Club on Friday 18th September 2026!

Known for his smooth vocals and soulful style, Uche Eke is an internationally recognised singer who has performed lead vocals with 70s superstars Hot Chocolate and former members of The Drifters. He has built a fantastic reputation as a classy, soulful performer and is regularly booked for casinos, weddings, shows and corporate events.

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a feel-good evening packed with soul classics and swing, featuring songs associated with legendary artists including:

⭐ Luther Vandross
⭐ Barry White
⭐ Michael Bublé
⭐ Frank Sinatra
⭐ Dean Martin
⭐ Nat King Cole
⭐ George Benson
⭐ The Real Thing
⭐ The Whispers
⭐ The O'Jays

📍 VENUE DETAILS
Bletchley Social Club, Milton Keynes is a friendly local social club built on the foundations of a former club and now wholly independent. It’s a members club, but non-members are welcome too — and after a couple of visits, you may well want to join for cheaper drinks and lower gig entry on future events.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE
Live music is sometimes charged for, although this event is currently listed as Free Entry

🎊 Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the final Henlow EAT Feast of the season, the ultimate street food extravaganza!

😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Henlow will transform into a vibrant culinary hub, bringing together a mouthwatering array of international flavors from the best local food trucks and caterers. Whether you’re a fan of sizzling street tacos, gourmet burgers, or delectable vegan and veggie options, there’s something for everyone at this delicious celebration!

🎶 MUSIC
But it’s not just about the food - immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with fantastic music and refreshing beverages. Grab a drink, enjoy the tunes, and soak in the vibrant community spirit as you connect with friends, family, and fellow food lovers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Bring the little ones along, as this event is child-friendly. So why settle for a takeaway on the couch when you can indulge in a feast of flavors right in your hometown? Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of great food, great company, and unforgettable memories at the Henlow EAT Feast!

🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park on the grounds, great to entertain the children!

🍻 Free Entry Beer & Gin Festival 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum.

🕙 TIMES
▪️Museum:
▪️Bar closes: 4.30pm
▪️Last entry into the Museum: 3.30pm

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
MK Heritage Open Days are in full swing! Join us at Milton Keynes Museum from Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 for our Beer and Gin Festival in the barn including free entry to the whole museum!

ℹ️ FAQ'S

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO

🐶 DOGS
We welcome small dogs inside the Museum buildings (except the Granary Tea Room) but they must be carried. All guide and assisted dogs are always welcome.

👻 If you love your theatre with a serious side of chills, Paranormal Activity at Milton Keynes Theatre looks set to be one of the must-see thrillers of September 2026.

⛔️ AGE GUIDANCE 15+
Please be advised that Paranormal Activity contains moments of high tension and strong language. Caution is advised for audiences under the age of 15.

⏱ RUNNING TIME
2 hours 20 minutes including interval

Inspired by the iconic horror film series, this brand-new live stage story follows James and Lou, who move from Chicago to London hoping to leave the past behind them… only to discover that places aren’t haunted, people are.

🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fresh from a sell-out, extended London run, this spine-chilling production now heads out on its first-ever UK and Ireland tour. Expect rising tension, eerie twists and the kind of edge-of-your-seat atmosphere that will have you holding your breath one moment and jumping the next.

The cast includes James Bye (2:22: A Ghost Story, EastEnders) as James, Hannah Sinclair Robinson (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) as Lou, alongside Jo Castleton (War Horse) and Caroline Faber (Network, The Heiress).

🗓 2026 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️Tuesday 15th Sept: 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 16th Sep: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 17th Sep: 7:30pm
▪️Friday 18th Sep: 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 19th Sep: 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £36.40
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🖼 Under The Grid - Celebrating MK Hip Hop Culture: Exhibition 2026 - Free entry, no booking required.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
For the last year we've been running a major new Arts Council-funded project, shining a spotlight on Milton Keynes’s rich Hip Hop scene. In partnership with the OU’s OpenLearn, MÓTUS Dance, MK City Council, Break To The Beat and others, we are celebrating the past, present and future of local Hip Hop, through the voices, moves and creativity of the people who shaped it.

In May 2026, we released a limited edition vinyl compilation album, Under The Grid, featuring MK Hip Hop music spanning nearly four decades. Fully re-mastered, these releases celebrate musical creativity in the city, showcasing some of our most exciting hip hop artists.

Exploring the worlds of DJing/Emceeing, Street Art and Breakdance, the exhibition will also showcase artworks and artefacts from MK, as well as screening the new project film, Under the Grid, co-produced by the Open University.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 11 September: 0800 - 1700
▪️Saturday 12 September: 0900 - 1600
▪️Tuesday 15 September: 0800 - 1700
▪️Wednesday 16 September: 0800 - 1700
▪️Thursday 17 September: 0800 - 1700
▪️Friday 18 September: 0800 - 1700
▪️Saturday 19 September: 0900 - 1600

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 322568

🎼 Returning to Benslow Music on Friday 18th September 2026, the Primrose Piano Quartet brings a programme of distinct musical voices and rich emotional landscapes, showcasing the four musicians in different combinations.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join them as they journey through the poetic miniatures of Brahms’s late Klavierstücke, the Hungarian folk influences and virtuosity of Kodály’s Duo for Violin and Cello and the youthful, radiant energy of Mendelssohn’s first Piano Trio.

Our bar will be open for drinks and guests are welcome to explore the gardens during the interval.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full Price: £20.00
▪️Under 27's: £10.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: communications@benslowmusic.org