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⚽️ Summer Games Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

24 other events on this day

🎬 Outdoor Cinema August 2026 Weekend at Turvey House, Bedford


Time: 12:30 - 23:00

⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026

Friday 21 August 2026

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🌸 Waresley Garden Centre - The LAWN, relax, play & eat


Time: 09:00 - 16:45

💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston

Friday 21 August 2026

Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🎉 Schools Out Bounce Fridays! - The Kings Reach


Time: 16:00 - 20:00

🎨 Messy Play at Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands


Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Price: £4.00

⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026


Time: 10:00 - 19:00

⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands


Time: 09:30 - 16:30

🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of TempsfordTingeys Farm


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🤸‍♂️Parent & Toddler Session at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £5pp


Time: 10:00 Price: £5.00

🎉 Church Fest 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boat at Longholme Lake in Bedford this Summer half term 2026.

🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️Weather permitting

👨‍👩‍👧 AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.

Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

💦 Graveley Farm Slip & Slide - Hertfordshire


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

💦 Get ready for a full hour of fast, splash-filled fun on our Giant Slip & Slide at Graveley Fruit Farm. Hertfordshire - NEW for 2026!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
20th July - 6th September 2026
▪️Monday - Sunday

🕙 TIMES
▪️
10:00 to 18:00 (last session 17:00)

ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
Riders must be at least 5 years old to ride alone, able to climb over the safety barriers, able to swim and confident in water. Please supervise your children at all times.

🛝 WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each session gives you unlimited rides for 60 minutes, so you can slide again and again without holding back.

Your session also includes unlimited zorbing, so you can mix things up and keep the fun going throughout your time slot.

👙WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Wear swimwear or soft clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing must not have zips, buttons, rivets or sharp edges, and no footwear is allowed on the slide. Please remove jewellery and secure loose items before taking part.

🌧 WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
The slide runs in most weather, but sessions may be paused or rescheduled in unsafe conditions such as thunderstorms.

🧋REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Refreshments are available on site, so you can grab a drink or a snack while you’re here.

🕐 WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Sessions are £15 per person (plus booking fee), with optional wetsuit hire available for £5 per hour (plus booking fee). Wetsuits are available in a range of sizes, and you can choose the right fit on the day. A small booking fee applies to each booking.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07436 605503
📧 Email:

graveleyfruitfarm@hotmail.com

🦙 Summer on the Farm with a Foam Party - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🪓 Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)


Time: 09:00 - 21:15

🎳 Kid Bowl Free this Summer 2026 - GoBowling, Dunstable


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

🌸 Shefford Maze 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐷 Community Farm Open Day - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🚗 Classics on the Green - The Pavilion, Ickwell Green


Time: 18:00

🇯🇲 Ann Marie's Mobile Caribbean Cuisine - The Oddfellows, Toddington


Time: 16:30 - 19:30

🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair 2026 - The Green, Stotfold

Friday 21 August 2026

Time: 12:00 - 18:15

🎠 Scarrotts £2 Fun Fair, August 2026 - Northampton Racecourse


Time: 14:00 - 22:00