🚣♀️ Dragon Boat Festival 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a spectacular day on the water, as teams from across the area battle it out in a series of thrilling dragon boat races - all in aid of their chosen charity.
Expect a packed day of:
🚣 High-energy dragon boat racing
🎡 Inflatable games
🐲 Dragon Dance and Tai Chi
🎨 Face painting
🍔 Food & drink stalls
✈️ RAF flypast
Entry is completely free - no need to book, just turn up and enjoy the atmosphere! Come down, bring the family, and help us give the teams the support they deserve. Every cheer makes a difference!
23 other events on this day
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby - Dave Law Sports Pavilion
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fun filled day with funfair, street food, bars, variety of stalls, live stage from 1pm live DJ from 6pm, free firework finale at 9.50pm.
✨️ Fairground
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Live entertainment
✨️ DJ
✨️ Firework Display at 9.50pm
ℹ️ ENTRY CONDITIONS APPLY
▪️No under 16's unless accompanied with an adult.
▪️No alcohol or glass can be brought onsite.
▪️Capacity limits apply.
📢 WANTED: LIVE BANDS & LOCAL TALENT
Are you an amateur band looking for a stage to display your talents? Or maybe a solo singer wanting a stage to stand on and shine.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
lmelville@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm
🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
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🧙♀️ A wickedly wonderful children’s interactive show - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 14:45 - 17:00
▪️Age Suitability: Recommended age: 2–10 years (younger siblings welcome with supervision)
🕝 Event Timings: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
▪️Doors open at 2.45pm
▪️Show starts at 3.15pm
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
Join Glinda and Elphaba on Saturday 4th July 2026 at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick for a magical, Wicked-inspired interactive adventure filled with singing, games, dancing and enchantment.
Designed with younger children and families in mind, this fully hosted experience brings together storytelling, music, movement and playful activities - all enjoyed from the comfort of table seating.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Interactive show & magical games
✨️ Snack / lunch break
✨️ Arts & crafts activity
✨️ Ozdust hunt
✨️ Bubbles
✨️ Themed tattoos
✨️ Balloon modelling
✨️ Singing & dancing finale
✨️ Meet & greet with Glinda & Elphaba
✨️ Photo opportunities
💚 DRESS UP ENCOURAGED!
Little ones are invited to come dressed for the occasion and fully embrace the magic.
🧺 CHILD TICKET INCLUDES
A Wicked-themed picnic box, activities, small gift, certificate & sweets.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
▪️Child: £20
▪️Adult: £8
▪️Family (1 Adult & 2 Children): £42
Adults must book a ticket. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co.uk
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre 2026
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
😀 BUYERS ENTRY: Free
(No buyers before 9am please)
ℹ️ NOTE TO SELLERS:
For sellers setting up takes place from 8am on our front lawn area and it is £8 for a car or £12 for a van. On arrival stallholders will set up on our front lawn area and we will collect your payment early on in the day.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK A PITCH....
Please arrive no earlier than 8am as the centre gates will not be open until then.
Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis by email only, providing your name, phone number, registration number and whether you have a car or van.
📧 Booking Email: Click here
🌸 THE GARDEN CENTRE
After checking the bargains at the car boot sale, why not have a browse in the garden centre and grab some brekky or lunch. A great Saturday morning.
🗓 2026 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️Saturday 7th March 2026
▪️Saturday 4th April 2026
▪️Saturday 2nd May 2026
▪️Saturday 6th June 2026
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▪️Saturday 1st August 2026
▪️Saturday 5th September 2026
▪️Saturday 3rd October 2026
▪️Saturday 31st October 2026
🛡 Battlefield Society & the Battle of Northampton - Delapré Abbey
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⚔️ WHAT TO EXPECT
From 10am–4pm, the Society will host regular battlefield tours, with their expert guides sharing the drama, strategy, and stories behind this pivotal moment in history.
Throughout the day, you can explore the equipment displays, and chat with knowledgeable guides who are passionate about sharing the legacy of this extraordinary 1460 battle. Whether you’re a keen historian or simply curious about Northampton’s past, it’s a fantastic chance to learn something new, see history up close, and experience the Abbey grounds in a whole new way.
✅️ ENTRY COST - FREE
Just head to the Coach House to join in - Free, no booking required.
🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2026 - The Swan
Time: 12:00
Sponsored by Country Properties, this much-loved local event is set to bring the community together for plenty of summer fun, laughter and a little friendly competition by the water.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon, with Duck Races starting at 12.30pm, a raffle, tombola, Hook a duck, Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Beer, Wine & Cocktails + Live Music from Dan Thomas Music Afterwards.
Such a fun atmosphere! We can’t wait.
🤣 Charity Comedy Night - The Place Theatre, Bedford
Time: 19:30
🕢 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.30pm
▪️Show starts: 8.00pm
ABOUT THE CHARITY
For over 30 years, the Road Victims Trust has been the UK’s only charity providing free, long‑term specialist emotional and practical support to people bereaved or seriously injured due to road collisions within Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Full Price: £20
▪️Concession - Senior / Unemployed: £17
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy: £20
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Concession - Senior / Unemployed: £17
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets. To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🐰 Children & Pets Weekend - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 4th July: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 5th July: 10am - 5pm
What’s on:
🐰 10.30 - Pet-a-Pet Corner – Get up close with adorable rabbits and guinea pigs
🐐 11.00 - Farmyard Meet & Greet – Say hello to friendly farm animals
🦅 11.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight
🚜 12.15 - Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🦉 12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
🐢 13.00 - Reptile Encounter – Meet fascinating scaly creatures from around the world & meet our mascot Shelly the tortoise
🦅 14.30 - Flying Display – See many different species of raptors in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
🚜 15.15 – Tractor Rides *Weather dependent
🐁 15.30 – Small Mammal Experience – Discover and interact with tiny furry friends
Whether your little ones love fluffy, feathery, or scaly friends, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect weekend to learn, explore, and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out – make it a family weekend to remember!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years): £8.95 Children
▪️Under 2 years are free
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby - Dave Law Sports Pavilion
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fun filled day with funfair, street food, bars, variety of stalls, live stage from 1pm live DJ from 6pm, free firework finale at 9.50pm.
✨️ Fairground
✨️ Stalls
✨️ Live entertainment
✨️ DJ
✨️ Firework Display at 9.50pm
ℹ️ ENTRY CONDITIONS APPLY
▪️No under 16's unless accompanied with an adult.
▪️No alcohol or glass can be brought onsite.
▪️Capacity limits apply.
📢 WANTED: LIVE BANDS & LOCAL TALENT
Are you an amateur band looking for a stage to display your talents? Or maybe a solo singer wanting a stage to stand on and shine.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
lmelville@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
🎊 St Mary's Carnival 2026 - Edlesborough
Time: 11:45 - 16:00
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
This years Carnival procession through Eaton Bray and Edlesborough departs from The Orchards, Eaton Bray at 11.45am, and is expected to arrive on the Green, Edlesborough at 12.30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Activities on Edlesborough Green start at 11am, including classic cars, fairground rides, stalls, tea tent, licensed bar, live music, arena events, dog show, food stalls and much, much more.
🅿️ Free entry and free parking.
🇬🇧 St Neots Armed Forces Weekend 2026
Time: 09:00
🗓 2026 DATES AND TIMES
▪️Saturday 4th July 2026: 12pm - 6.00pm
▪️Sunday 5th July 2026: 12pm - 17:00pm
– BBMF flypast confirmed for Saturday
– Military opening/closing ceremonies
– Army and Air Cadet groups
– Military displays and re-enactors
– Veteran appearances including Sammi Wenn and Horse Chester
– Funfair rides and Ferris wheel
– Face painting for the kids
– Free games and balloon modelling with KPOK Demon
– Classic Car Display
– Delicious food and licenced bar
📍LOCATION
🛍 Bedford Makers Summer Market 2026 - Bunyan Meeting, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
From ceramics and jewellery to paintings and prints, you’ll find a wide range of products that make for one-of-a-kind gifts you won't find anywhere else.
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
📍LOCATION
Bunyan Meeting (Large Hall)
Mill St, Bedford, MK40 3EU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bedfordmakersmarket@gmail.com
🌭 🍻 Hog & Cider Festival 2026 - The Five Bells, Stanbridge
Time: 12:00
Whether you’re coming for the cider, the food, the music, or just an amazing day out with friends and family, this is the summer event you don’t want to miss.
Join us for a full day of:
🔥 Traditional Hog Roast
🍺 Ciders & Craft Beers
🎵 Live Music All Day Long
🎨 Face Painting
🍭 Sweet Cart
🏰 Bouncy Castle
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun for Everyone
💃 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic blankets, bring your dancing shoes, and let’s make this a day to remember.
🎟 ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY £10
Includes food & drink vouchers worth £15! (Limited advance tickets)
The advance ticket includes 1 alcoholic/non alcoholic drink & a hog roast bap. This is an advanced discounted package.
👧 FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN
⛳️ 🍳 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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🎉 Independence Day 2026 at Hickory's, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🎊 EVENT DETAILS
We're throwin' a Yard Party! Join us on Saturday 4th July 2026 from 12-7pm for Yard Games, Face Painting, American Cars & more!
Also, all weekend you'll be able to try the Star Spangled Shake, the perfect freakshake to celebrate!
✅️ BOOK A TABLE HERE
🎉 Silsoe Funday 2026 - Millennium Green
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Loads of local stalls, dog show, car show, fairgrpund rides, a BBQ as well as music from Ragged Staff - fun for all the family.
🐶 DOG SHOW DETAILS
Entry fees are £3 for the first class you enter and £2 for each additional class – cash preferred please. Register on the day at the Millennium Green.
▪️Registration opens at 12pm
▪️The first class is at 12:50pm
▪️For full details click here.
💷 CASH OR CARD?
Bring both cash & card
🚗 WANT TO CAR SHOW YOUR CAR?
Contact Neville on: 07860 863179
🎉 Crown Fair 2006 - The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 12:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️BBQ
✨️Bouncy Castle
✨️Welly Wanging
✨️Hook a Duck
✨️Dog Show
✨️Tombola
✨️Bring and Buy
✨️Raffle...plus more...
🐶 Dog Show starts at 12.15pm
🔸️Best Under 1 (puppy)
🔸️Golden Oldie
🔸️The Waggiest Tail
🔸️Dog most like their owner
🔸️Best Junior Handler
🔸️Fastest Fetch
🔸️Best Trick
🔸️Naughtiest Dog
🔸️Best in show
🎶 LIVE MUSIC - 8.30PM
Followed by LimeLight Band from 8.30pm in the evening!!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🎶 Bedford Summer Sessions 2026 - Bedford Park
Time: 17:00 - 23:00
• Thursday 2 July – Deacon Blue, with The Lightning Seeds
• Friday 3 July – UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, with Bitty McLean, Reggae Roast feat. Horseman
• Saturday 4 July – Tom Grennan, with Brooke Combe and Fiona-Lee
• Sunday 5 July – Paul Weller, with Miles Kane and Arkayla
ℹ️ FAQ'S
🅿️ PARKING
There is no car parking available on-site.
You can use one of the many council-run car parks nearby. Full details can be found here.
🎟 TICKETS
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged two and under can attend for free and do not need a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the event. Click the event link below to book tickets.
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair - Bletchley
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 4th July
▪️Sunday 5th July
👦 AGE: Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
🏊♂️ 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
🥂 Vineyard Tour at Warden Abbey - July 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £16.00
🌿 WHAT TO EXPECT
The tour takes 1½ to 2 hours. The vineyard opens for afternoon tours at 1:00pm so why not bring a picnic lunch to enjoy before your afternoon tour. Unfortunately picnics after tours have finished is not possible.
- ▪️Unfortunately, as our tours and tastings last up to 2 hours, they are not suitable for young children.
- ▪️Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome
- ▪️We regret that we cannot refund if you cancel with less than one week’s notice in the event of “no shows”, but you may transfer your ticket to someone else if you are unable to come.
- ▪️In the event of cancellation due to bad weather your ticket can be refunded or transferred to another date.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further details please check our About our Tours page.
🎟 TICKET COST: £16.00
🌸Toddington Open Gardens - July 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £5.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sunday 5th July: 1pm to 6pm
🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be about 14 gardens opening (some for both days but the programme will show if there are any only open on one of the days). Tickets can be used on both days if visitors want to take the tour more slowly.
☕️ PLANT STALL & REFRESHMENTS
There will be a plant stall in the churchyard and refreshments and other things in the Wilkinson Church Hall.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£5 per adult – accompanied children are free.
🎫 WHERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets can be bought at the Wilkinson Church Hall (next to the church in the centre of the village) or at any of the participating gardens which will be sign-posted.
🚗 Classics Weekend at the Fancott Miniature Railway, Toddington
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 4th July: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 5th July: 12pm - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Cars will be parked in the field and are free to visit!! We’ll also be running TWO steam locos ALL WEEKEND!! Make sure you head down to join in all the fun!