🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford (50% off link)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating 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.
🗓 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
🤑 SAVE 50% OFF - LIMITED TIME OFFER
60 Minutes for up to 4 people - £15
offer link.
🎫 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
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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
⛱️ 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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🍹Rum Fest 2026 - MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar
Time: 16:30
🏴☠️🌴 MK11’s RUM FEST 2026 at MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Milton Keynes – and the best bit? Entry is completely FREE.
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
🪲 Bug Lab 2026 - Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:30 Price: £3.00
🪲 Our first Bug Lab of the season will take place at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve on Friday 24th July 2026 at 2pm.
🐞 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts and take a closer look at the tiny creatures living all around us. This family-friendly Bug Lab is a brilliant chance to explore nature up close, whether you are completely new to bug hunting or would like to improve your wildlife identification skills.
The Greensand Trust team will be joined by members of the Bedfordshire Natural History Society, who will be sharing their knowledge and helping you discover more about the fascinating insects and minibeasts found on site. There will be equipment and guides to borrow, microscopes to peer through and plenty of tips to inspire you to continue bug spotting at home too.
🔎 EVENT INFORMATION
▪️Aimed at families and suitable for ages 5+
▪️No previous experience or knowledge is needed
▪️Underage siblings are welcome to accompany you and do not require a ticket, but are asked not to participate
▪️All children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised throughout
▪️Please wear long sleeves, trousers and suitable footwear
▪️This is an outdoor event with little shelter
▪️No dogs please
▪️Stay for as long as you like during the session
▪️Equipment and guides are provided, but the session involves group work and sharing materials
⚠️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking is essential - no turn ups on the day please.
Places are limited, so please book one ticket per participating child. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.
Please make sure you have read and accepted the booking Terms & Conditions when booking.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Child ticket: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply
This event is kindly supported by the Bedfordshire Natural History Society.
🐞 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts and take a closer look at the tiny creatures living all around us. This family-friendly Bug Lab is a brilliant chance to explore nature up close, whether you are completely new to bug hunting or would like to improve your wildlife identification skills.
The Greensand Trust team will be joined by members of the Bedfordshire Natural History Society, who will be sharing their knowledge and helping you discover more about the fascinating insects and minibeasts found on site. There will be equipment and guides to borrow, microscopes to peer through and plenty of tips to inspire you to continue bug spotting at home too.
🔎 EVENT INFORMATION
▪️Aimed at families and suitable for ages 5+
▪️No previous experience or knowledge is needed
▪️Underage siblings are welcome to accompany you and do not require a ticket, but are asked not to participate
▪️All children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised throughout
▪️Please wear long sleeves, trousers and suitable footwear
▪️This is an outdoor event with little shelter
▪️No dogs please
▪️Stay for as long as you like during the session
▪️Equipment and guides are provided, but the session involves group work and sharing materials
⚠️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking is essential - no turn ups on the day please.
Places are limited, so please book one ticket per participating child. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.
Please make sure you have read and accepted the booking Terms & Conditions when booking.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Child ticket: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply
This event is kindly supported by the Bedfordshire Natural History Society.
🏁 Silverstone BRDC Classic (Kids Go Free) - 🏕 Camping Available
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
🏁 BRDC Classic returns to Silverstone for a full weekend of historic motorsport, iconic racing cars and brilliant family-friendly entertainment.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 9am - 6pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 9am - 8:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 9am - 7pm
ℹ️ WEEKEND SCHEDULE
🔥 THE MAIN EVENT
The BRDC Classic is a true celebration of motorsport heritage, bringing together legendary cars, famous eras of racing and plenty of on-track action at one of the world’s most famous circuits.
Shaped by the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this much-loved event honours the drivers, cars and unforgettable moments that helped define the sport. Expect a packed atmosphere across the weekend with something for seasoned motorsport fans, classic car lovers and families alike.
🏎 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ The UK’s fastest collection of classic racing cars
▪️ 12 hours of racing across 3 days
▪️ Over 2 hours of F1 action
▪️ Every era of motorsport represented
▪️ Trackside live streaming
▪️ Historic kart demo
▪️ Classic & collector car auctions
▪️ Supercar display, trade and entertainment zone, fun fair and vintage tractor display
🎡 Funfair
🚜 Vintage Tractor Display
🚘 Super Car Display
🚘 THE FULL GRID
This year’s line-up spans the 1920s through to the modern era, with wheel-to-wheel racing from GP Icons, Endurance Icons, celebrated championships, Roadsports, GT3 Legends and Pre-War Sports Cars.
🎟 TICKET GUIDE
▪️ Friday from £20
▪️ Saturday from £40
▪️ Sunday from £40
▪️ 3-Day General Admission from £65
👨👩👧👦 CHILDREN GO FREE!
Kids under 16 go free all weekend, making this a fantastic summer day out or full weekend away for families.
⛺️ STAY ALL WEEKEND
Camp at The Ridings, the closest campsite to the circuit! Arrive Thursday and stay until Monday across the BRDC Classic weekend!
Camping Information
ℹ️ GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 9am - 6pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 9am - 8:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 9am - 7pm
ℹ️ WEEKEND SCHEDULE
🔥 THE MAIN EVENT
The BRDC Classic is a true celebration of motorsport heritage, bringing together legendary cars, famous eras of racing and plenty of on-track action at one of the world’s most famous circuits.
Shaped by the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this much-loved event honours the drivers, cars and unforgettable moments that helped define the sport. Expect a packed atmosphere across the weekend with something for seasoned motorsport fans, classic car lovers and families alike.
🏎 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ The UK’s fastest collection of classic racing cars
▪️ 12 hours of racing across 3 days
▪️ Over 2 hours of F1 action
▪️ Every era of motorsport represented
▪️ Trackside live streaming
▪️ Historic kart demo
▪️ Classic & collector car auctions
▪️ Supercar display, trade and entertainment zone, fun fair and vintage tractor display
🎡 Funfair
🚜 Vintage Tractor Display
🚘 Super Car Display
🚘 THE FULL GRID
This year’s line-up spans the 1920s through to the modern era, with wheel-to-wheel racing from GP Icons, Endurance Icons, celebrated championships, Roadsports, GT3 Legends and Pre-War Sports Cars.
🎟 TICKET GUIDE
▪️ Friday from £20
▪️ Saturday from £40
▪️ Sunday from £40
▪️ 3-Day General Admission from £65
👨👩👧👦 CHILDREN GO FREE!
Kids under 16 go free all weekend, making this a fantastic summer day out or full weekend away for families.
⛺️ STAY ALL WEEKEND
Camp at The Ridings, the closest campsite to the circuit! Arrive Thursday and stay until Monday across the BRDC Classic weekend!
Camping Information
ℹ️ GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
🦁 🎠 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo Carnival 2026 (An affordable zoo)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
🎠 Our Carnival Fun Fair is back at Johnsons of Old Hurst on 24th, 25th & 26th July 2026, and we can't wait to welcome you for a fantastic family day out!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a wonderful selection of traditional fairground rides, with rides costing just £2–£3 each; tokens are available to purchase directly from the funfair on the day.
🎟️ Entry to the carnival is through our zoo with normal zoo admission.
🚫 No pre-booking required – just turn up and enjoy the fun!
🦁 An affordable zoo at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon.
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 10am to 5.30pm
▪️Saturday: 10am to 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Zoo animals
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a wonderful selection of traditional fairground rides, with rides costing just £2–£3 each; tokens are available to purchase directly from the funfair on the day.
🎟️ Entry to the carnival is through our zoo with normal zoo admission.
🚫 No pre-booking required – just turn up and enjoy the fun!
🦁 An affordable zoo at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon.
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 10am to 5.30pm
▪️Saturday: 10am to 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Zoo animals
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
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⚽️ Summer Games Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🌞 Ready for a summer adventure?
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🎨 Messy Play at Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Price: £4.00
🎨 Our messy play sessions on Friday's at Frosts, Woburn Sands are the perfect opportunity for your little ones to get as messy as they want, without making the house a mess!
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am - 11:00am
▪️11:30am -12:30pm
▪️13:00pm - 14:00pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a variety of different themes on offer each week, these sessions are all about getting stuck in and making as much mess as possible.
Designed for curious minds and busy little hands, these fun-filled sessions encourage children to explore, create, squish, splash, and play in a safe and stimulating environment- while you leave the clean-up to us.
Watch as your child discovers new textures, develops confidence, and lets their imagination run wild in an experience that’s as educational as it is exciting.
Come dressed for mess and get ready for a wonderfully squishy adventure.
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am - 11:00am
▪️11:30am -12:30pm
▪️13:00pm - 14:00pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a variety of different themes on offer each week, these sessions are all about getting stuck in and making as much mess as possible.
Designed for curious minds and busy little hands, these fun-filled sessions encourage children to explore, create, squish, splash, and play in a safe and stimulating environment- while you leave the clean-up to us.
Watch as your child discovers new textures, develops confidence, and lets their imagination run wild in an experience that’s as educational as it is exciting.
Come dressed for mess and get ready for a wonderfully squishy adventure.
🎭 Annie Live at Milton Keynes Theatre - July 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🎭 The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2026.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please 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.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please 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.
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎡 Willen lake, Milton Keynes fun fair is back for summer of 2026.
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
⛱️ We've brought your seaside holiday to Rushden Lakes this summer 2026, and we want you to come and have fun open untill Monday 31st August 2026.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 8pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 8pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
⛱️ The Beach at Woburn Sands at Frost Garden Centre is back by popular demand for 2026! Open untill 31st August 2026.
🕤 SUMMER HALF SESSION TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday:
9:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:00, 14:30 - 16:30
▪️Sunday:
11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Blog here to give you an idea of what to expect.
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🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford Farm
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐷 Knotts of Tempsford Farm, Bedfordshire is free entry to visit, with lots of things to see and do this Summer 2026!
🗓 SUMMER HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
✅️ Free Entry
✅️ Face painting
✅️ Muddy Mound Play
✅️ Free Go Kart Play
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Farm Shop
✅️ Animal Encounters
(Booking & charges apply)
🍔 CAFE OPENING TIMES
Our Farmers Café is open 10am - 3pm serving hot food and drinks.
❓️FAQS
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🗓 SUMMER HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
✅️ Free Entry
✅️ Face painting
✅️ Muddy Mound Play
✅️ Free Go Kart Play
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Farm Shop
✅️ Animal Encounters
(Booking & charges apply)
🍔 CAFE OPENING TIMES
Our Farmers Café is open 10am - 3pm serving hot food and drinks.
❓️FAQS
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
📧 Email: shop@knottsoftempsford.co.uk
⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow (use discount code WUB10)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
⛳️ Love breakfast and adventure golf? Well, you’re in the right place at Bermuda Falls in Henlow, Bedfordshire.
🤩 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
🤩 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: WUB10
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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🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Bedford - Bedford Park
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this July 2026 at Bedford Park. Join for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Friday 24th July
▪️Saturday 25th July
▪️Sunday 26th 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.
🍔 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
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Friday 24th July
▪️Saturday 25th July
▪️Sunday 26th 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.
🍔 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
🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🐰 School’s out – it’s time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store this summer 2026 for our free workshops at Pet at Home stores from 2pm - 2.45pm. Book your free place today!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Session at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £5pp
Time: 10:00 Price: £5.00
🤸♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes.
▪️AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.
🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🗓 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️Monday - Friday: 9am
▪️Saturday: 9am
▪️Sunday: 10am
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £3.60
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £5 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
▪️AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.
🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
🗓 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️Monday - Friday: 9am
▪️Saturday: 9am
▪️Sunday: 10am
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £3.60
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £5 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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💦 Graveley Farm Slip & Slide - Hertfordshire
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
💦 Get ready for a full hour of fast, splash-filled fun on our Giant Slip & Slide at Graveley Fruit Farm. Hertfordshire - NEW for 2026! Late night Friday 24th July 2026, open untill 8pm.
🗓 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
🗓 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
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
☀️A Summer of Family Fun at Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️July 18th – September 1st
😀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for a great-value family day out this summer? Visit Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals. Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, where unforgettable experiences come as standard.
From daily flying displays that showcase the power and grace of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls, to hands-on animal encounters, there’s always something exciting to see and do. Kids (and grown-ups!) can meet and hold an owl, pat a pet, hop on a tractor ride, explore the farm and visit the birds.
🫧 FOAM PARTY - 3.30PM
▪️Monday, Wednesday & Friday
NEW for Summer 2026 – Foam Parties!
Get ready for some foam-tastic fun with our brand-new Foam Parties, taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3.30pm throughout the summer holidays.
Dance, play and splash your way through mountains of foam – the perfect way for children to cool off and burn off some energy before heading home.
Best of all, Foam Parties are INCLUDED in your admission ticket!
All Activities Included in Your Admission:
🦉 10:30am – Meet & Handle an Owl
🐰 11:00am – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🦅 11:30am – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 12:15pm – Tractor Rides
🦉 12:30pm – Have a Go at Flying an Owl
🐍 1:30pm – Animal & Critter Encounter
🦅 2:30pm – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 3:15pm – Tractor Rides
🐏 3:30pm – Farm Animal Meet & Greet
🐰 4:00pm – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our Tea Room is open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks and hot drinks. Prefer to bring your own food? You’re welcome to enjoy a picnic in our grounds.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years) £8.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
✅️ BOOK ONLINE OR JUST TURN UP
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00-5.00, we look forward to seeing you!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️July 18th – September 1st
😀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for a great-value family day out this summer? Visit Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals. Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, where unforgettable experiences come as standard.
From daily flying displays that showcase the power and grace of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls, to hands-on animal encounters, there’s always something exciting to see and do. Kids (and grown-ups!) can meet and hold an owl, pat a pet, hop on a tractor ride, explore the farm and visit the birds.
🫧 FOAM PARTY - 3.30PM
▪️Monday, Wednesday & Friday
NEW for Summer 2026 – Foam Parties!
Get ready for some foam-tastic fun with our brand-new Foam Parties, taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3.30pm throughout the summer holidays.
Dance, play and splash your way through mountains of foam – the perfect way for children to cool off and burn off some energy before heading home.
Best of all, Foam Parties are INCLUDED in your admission ticket!
All Activities Included in Your Admission:
🦉 10:30am – Meet & Handle an Owl
🐰 11:00am – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🦅 11:30am – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 12:15pm – Tractor Rides
🦉 12:30pm – Have a Go at Flying an Owl
🐍 1:30pm – Animal & Critter Encounter
🦅 2:30pm – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 3:15pm – Tractor Rides
🐏 3:30pm – Farm Animal Meet & Greet
🐰 4:00pm – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our Tea Room is open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks and hot drinks. Prefer to bring your own food? You’re welcome to enjoy a picnic in our grounds.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years) £8.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
✅️ BOOK ONLINE OR JUST TURN UP
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00-5.00, we look forward to seeing you!
🌞 Day Pass to Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire - Billing Aquadrome
Time: 09:00 - 22:00
😎 Day Pass to Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire this summer 2026.
ℹ️ PEAK DATES
▪️17th July to 31st August 2026
(Peak dates do not include swimming pool access for day ticket holders)
ℹ️ PEAK DATES
▪️17th July to 31st August 2026
(Peak dates do not include swimming pool access for day ticket holders)
🌞 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
During your visit you can enjoy the park grounds, lakeside boardwalks, outdoor splash park, playgrounds, and scenic walking areas. Unlimited access to miniature railway and Adventure Island activities such as kids axe throwing, magnet fishing, family games and so much more.
Admission to all Tribe entertainment and events (summer cyclone, silent discos, live music acts and more etc.) Access to park play areas like the pump track and adventure playground.
👀 View what’s going on
🗓 What's on Friday 24th July 2026?
🗓 What's on Saturday 25th July 2026?
🗓 What's on Sunday 26th July 2026?
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is FREE
🎟 TICKET COST: £10pp
Summer 2026 is Peak time costing £10pp. Under 5yrs are free all year round. Access from 9am to 10pm and includes all the Billing Magic, excluding access to the swimming pool.
🎟 Book your day pass via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01604 408181
🪓 Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 21:15
🪓 Bermuda Blades is an outdoor, covered axe throwing venue based at Perfect Aquatics in Henlow, Bedfordshire, one of the most unique and exhilarating activities you can do within easy reach of Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Biggleswade, and Letchworth.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Axe throwing is exactly what it sounds like: you stand at a throwing line, take aim at a wooden target, and send a real axe spinning through the air until it sticks. Our fully trained instructors guide every session from start to finish, no experience needed, no upper body strength required, just a willingness to try something genuinely different.
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
🎳 Kid Bowl Free this Summer 2026 - GoBowling, Dunstable
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎳 Summer Sorted: Kids Bowl Free at GoBowling, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️20th July - 2nd September 2026
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️10am - 6pm
💥THE DEAL
Up to 3 kids bowl FREE with every paying adult. Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm.
🎮 PLUS...
Arcade games, brilliant food deals, and a fully stocked bar (because let's face it, you’ve earned a cold drink).
Whether the British weather is doing its usual unpredictable thing, or you just need a couple of hours where you aren’t the main source of entertainment, bring the family down to us for a fun break.
🎟 ADULT COST
▪️1st Game: £8.00
▪️2nd Game: £7.00
▪️3rd Game: £2.99
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️20th July - 2nd September 2026
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️10am - 6pm
💥THE DEAL
Up to 3 kids bowl FREE with every paying adult. Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm.
🎮 PLUS...
Arcade games, brilliant food deals, and a fully stocked bar (because let's face it, you’ve earned a cold drink).
Whether the British weather is doing its usual unpredictable thing, or you just need a couple of hours where you aren’t the main source of entertainment, bring the family down to us for a fun break.
🎟 ADULT COST
▪️1st Game: £8.00
▪️2nd Game: £7.00
▪️3rd Game: £2.99
🎟 HOW TO BOOK
☎️ Phone: 01582 47 27 27
Lanes get booked up fast on weekdays, so get ahead of the game!
🌸 Shefford Maze 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page incase of any last minute closures.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM OPENING TIMES
▪️Open every Sunday, Monday, Fridays & Bank Holidays during school holidays 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM OPENING TIMES
▪️Open every Sunday, Monday, Fridays & Bank Holidays during school holidays 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🩸Blood and Bone Exhibition 2026 - North Herefordshire Museum
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🩸Blood and Bone Exhibition - Back by popular demand, this eye-catching inflatable sculpture installation was enjoyed by thousands of visitors when it was originally shown at the Museum in 2019.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️4th July - 20th September 2026
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am -4.30pm
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️4th July - 20th September 2026
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am -4.30pm
▪️Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm
ℹ️ ABOUT
Artists have taken direct inspiration from the cells and microscopic organisms that live inside our bodies, constructing large-scale, playful structures designed to spark curiosity and visual excitement.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can crawl through, listen to, and touch larger-than-life structures, including giant breathing tunnels and sensory caves that mimic internal organs, blood cells, and bone structures. The installation combines unique textures and ambient sounds to provide an accessible learning experience for all ages.
Packed with captivating features and interactive elements for children, ‘Blood and Bone’ offers an exciting biological adventure that makes for a memorable, educational day out for the whole family.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
No booking required
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY/FACILITIES/DOGS
ℹ️ ABOUT
Artists have taken direct inspiration from the cells and microscopic organisms that live inside our bodies, constructing large-scale, playful structures designed to spark curiosity and visual excitement.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can crawl through, listen to, and touch larger-than-life structures, including giant breathing tunnels and sensory caves that mimic internal organs, blood cells, and bone structures. The installation combines unique textures and ambient sounds to provide an accessible learning experience for all ages.
Packed with captivating features and interactive elements for children, ‘Blood and Bone’ offers an exciting biological adventure that makes for a memorable, educational day out for the whole family.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
No booking required
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY/FACILITIES/DOGS
🎨 Sip and Paint - The Crown, Flitwick
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 19:30 Price: £2.50
🎨 Friday 24th July 2026 is our ever popular monthly Sip & Paint at The Crown, Flitwick for adults.
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Gather up some friends and come and join us for some drinks and a paint! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun!
🎟 COST
All painting stuff provided - just £2.50 for each item you paint!
ℹ️ BOOK A SPACE:
These are really popular nights so suggest getting in touch and booking your space or come down early!
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Gather up some friends and come and join us for some drinks and a paint! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun!
🎟 COST
All painting stuff provided - just £2.50 for each item you paint!
ℹ️ BOOK A SPACE:
These are really popular nights so suggest getting in touch and booking your space or come down early!
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
