🛶 Floating Market, August 2026 - Campbell Wharf, Milton Keynes Marina
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th August: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 31st August: 10am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a unique shopping experience this August Bank Holiday! The Roving Canal Traders Association's Floating Market is coming to Milton Keynes on 29th, 30th and 31st August 2026, bringing a splash of colour and a treasure trove of goodies to the Grand Union Canal.
📍WHERE?
The canal between Blue Bridge and Childs Way Bridge, near Campbell Wharf, will be abuzz with narrowboats selling a delightful array of wares.
Milton Keynes, a new town built in the 1960s, is intertwined with the Grand Union Canal, a vital transport link during the industrial revolution. Today, the canal offers a scenic backdrop for leisure and recreation.
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🎉 Totally 90's Festival 2026 - Bedford
Time: 13:00 - 22:30
🗓 Saturday 29th August 2026:
⭐️The Chemical Brothers
⭐️Happy Mondays
⭐️Craig David
⭐️Alanis Morissette
⭐️The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
⭐️Robbie Williams
🗓 Sunday 30th August 2026:
⭐️Eminem
⭐️Britney
⭐️Oasis
⭐️Christina Aguilera
⭐️The Foo Fighters
⭐️Jennah - Club Bangers
🤩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT...
..plus kids entertainment, gladiator jousting, rodeo bull, great stalls, delicious food, licensed bar, mascot meet and greets (and dancing!) FREE graffiti art workshop....and re live your childhood in our (FREE) RETRO GAMING tent....all your favourite games consoles to play on all day completely free!
⭐️Limited parking at the venue, please book your car parking ticket (£5.00 + £1.00 booking fee) alongside your main tickets
⭐️No alcohol/food to be brought in or off premises (bar and food on site)
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️SATURDAY General Admission 12yrs+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️SUNDAY General Admission 12+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️WEEKEND General Admission 12+:
£40.00 + £1.50 booking fee
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: 1 free with a paying adult (proof of disability required eg DLA)
👀 KEEP UPDATED: Facebook
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@sixstarevents.com
📧 Email: Sarah@sixstarevents.com
☎️ Phone: 07947188628
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🕊 Willington Dovecote & Stables Free Entry Open Day 2026
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 OPEN DAYS
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 30th August
☕️Facility Details
The stables has two floors, with the upper floor accessible via a steep staircase. To access the entrances to the Dovecote & Stables visitors will need to go over grass. The toilet in the church is an accessible one.
🅿️ Parking
The car park is situated near the Dovecote with brown signs in the village showing where to go.
🚘 Delapré Abbey Car Boot Sale - August 2026
Time: 08:00 - 12:00
🛍 BUYERS
Buyers enter by donation – no booking required from 8am!
🚘 SELLERS
Looking to clear some space at home? Book a pitch and turn your unwanted items into someone else's favourite find!
▪️Sellers to arrive from 7:30AM
▪️£10 per car or £12 per small van
Whether you're buying, selling, or simply enjoying a Sunday morning stroll around the stalls, there's always something new to discover.
Book your seller's pitch today via the event link. 👇
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 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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🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
▪️Saturday: 9am 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
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
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.
🌸 Waresley Garden Centre - The LAWN, relax, play & eat
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️1st August - 31st August 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dive into affordable family fun with an array of lawn games and activities perfect for children!
Savour our special summer menu & tuck in to delicious ice creams. Picnic blankets will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. No booking is required - just bring your loved ones and enjoy the sunshine!
📖 MENU
You can view the menus here.
🥪 CAFE OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 4.45pm
▪️Sun: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Although dogs are welcome throughout the shop, our Café is a dog free area (except assistance dogs). Dogs are allowed on our outdoor patio, which can be accessed via the plant canopy.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: 01767 650249 or info@waresley.co.uk
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🗓 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
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 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
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🕤 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 Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🗓 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
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🗓 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
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💦 Graveley Farm Slip & Slide - Hertfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓 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
🪓 NEW! Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)
Time: 09:00 - 21:15
ℹ️ ABOUT
🤑 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+
(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
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🌸 Shefford Maze 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 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
🎆 Aylesbury Parklife 2026! - Vale Park
Time: 12:00 - 21:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, family fun and community spirit. With something for all ages, visitors can enjoy an exciting programme of music, activities and attractions throughout the weekend.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 29 August: 12pm – 9:30pm
▪️Sunday 30 August: 12pm – 6.30pm
🎉 Proms in the Park Times (Sunday):
▪️Sunday 30 August: 7:15pm –9.30pm
🎆 FIREWORKS ON SUNDAY
There will be a short firework display in Vale Park on Sunday 30 August 2026. The display will begin at around 9:30pm and will last approximately 6-7 minutes. This is part of our Parklife Weekend event.
🗓 WHAT'S ON SATURDAY?
Live in the Park launches Parklife Weekend 2026 with a day of continuous live music across two stages and an exciting programme of entertainment for all ages. Hosted by Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio’s Dez Kay.
🎶 Taking to the stage will be:
DJ Dan Blaze, Saphire Dee, Leo Saunders, Gabriella Garraway, The Nevers, Piers Nolan, Jumping the Shark, HayLee Duo, Death by Monkey, Joe & The Jess, Velvet Grip, The Chartaholics, These Certain People and Vikkie Ware. Not forgetting our headliners… The Eclectix!
🛍 Festival Village:
Newly reimagined for 2026 is the Festival Village where you will find a mini event all of it’s own. Showcasing a range of local organisations, groups and charities, attending to provide free hands-on activities, fundraising for amazing causes, as well as market stalls offering the opportunity for visitors to take home a souvenir of their day and light refreshments for sale.
👨👩👧👦 Children's Entertainment
The Radley Tent, hosted by Radley Windows and Doors, will provide a variety of children’s entertainment from 12 noon until 6pm. DJ Dan Blaze will take over from 6.30pm for the return of Club in the Park – the family friendly retro rave experience for all!
🍻 Food & Drink
The event will also feature popular local bars and caterers running all day long.
WHAT'S ON SUNDAY?
🎤 Battle of the Bands & Bandeoke
Watch at The Radley Tent as bands compete for a chance to win a spot on the main stage at the 2027 Live in the Park event and an 8-hour professional studio recording day with event partners XYZ Music Academy.
This will be followed by Bandeoke – your chance to sing along to your favourite song alongside the live house band, with thanks to the talented musicians from XYZ Music Academy! Free festival crafts will be available, as well as glitter tattoos for a donation to the Mayor’s Charity.
🎉 Sunday Proms in the Park:
To round off the 2026 event, Proms in the Park brings you an amazing evening of British classics alongside Proms classics. Bring picnics, rugs, flags and your singing voices for this traditional event, with Aylesbury Concert Band accompanied by local musicians and our amazing soloist.
😂 Comedian:
Get ready to laugh along with our stand-up comedian during the interval, and a spectacular firework display will finish the entire weekend at 9:30pm.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
For all accessibility information visit https://bit.ly/AccessibilityParklifeWeekend
🅿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There will be approx. 40 additional Blue Badge parking spaces in Aqua Vale car park. The blue badge parking is managed by a team of volunteers, please follow their guidance.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
The nearest car parks to Vale Park are Upper Hundreds (0.2 miles/322 metres walk), Hampden House (0.2 miles/322 metres walk) and Exchange Street (0.3 miles/483 metres walk).
Additional parking locations in Aylesbury.
🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🎉 August Bank Holiday Event 2026 - The Bell, Toddington
Time: 14:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Exotic Animal Encounters
✨️ Face painting
✨️ Live music
✨️ Ice lollies & sweets
✨️ Wings & strips
🎪 John Lawsons Circus August 2026 - Towcester
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 27th August: 7pm ONLY
▪️Friday 28th August: 3pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 29th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Monday 31st August: 2pm ONLY
🤑 DEALS ON TICKETS
▪️Thursday 27th August: £9.76
▪️Friday 28th August: £9.76
▪️Saturday 29th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
▪️ Sunday 30th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
🎟 USUAL TICKET COST
▪️Adults: £16.26
▪️Children (2-16): £13.01
▪️OAP: £13.01
▪️Under 2: Free (must sit on lap)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Known for its vibrant and thrilling shows, John Lawson's Circus combines traditional circus acts with modern flair, creating an epic experience for all ages. From daring acrobatics to mesmerising clowns, each performance is a testament to the circus's commitment to entertainment!
Highlights of John Lawson's Circus:
🤸♂️ Daring Acrobatics: Watch in awe as acrobats perform breath-taking stunts high above the ground.
🤡 Mesmerising Clowns: Enjoy the antics of clowns who bring laughter and joy to audiences of all ages.
⚖️ Graceful Aerialists: Be captivated by aerialists who perform elegant routines on silks and trapeze.
🚫 Animal-Free Acts: Experience a modern circus that focuses on human talent and creativity, without the use of animals.
👋 Interactive Performances: Engage with performers who often involve the audience in their acts, making each show unique.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Entertainment: Perfect for all ages, the circus offers a wholesome and exciting experience for families.
📖 Historical Legacy: Celebrate the rich history of John Lawson's Circus, which has been entertaining audiences for over five decades.
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Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 2pm - 10pm
▪️Sunday: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 21st August - Monday 31st August
▪️Open everyday.
ℹ️ ABOUT
All the fun of the fair at Northampton Racecours located at the white elephant corner.
With loads of rides and attractions at affordable prices fetch the family to the funfair.
Keep an eye on socials incase of any last minute closures.
📍The Racecourse white elephant corner NN2 7HG.
🎡 Luton Pop Up Fun Park - August/September 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
🤑 Friday 28 August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 29th August - 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 30th August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Monday 31st August: 1pm - 9pm
🤑 Friday 4th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 5th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 6th September: 1pm - 6pm
🤑 DISCOUNT DAYS!
Friday 21st, Friday 28th August & Friday 4th September 2026 - All Rides 2 ONLY Tokens! (Excludes Bungees).
💷 TOKENS
Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
🪙 TOKEN COST
▪️1 Token: £1.20
▪️10 Tokens: £10.00
RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil
🚀 JetFire
🔥 InFerno
🚗 Dodgems
🌪️ Twister
🇺🇸 Alcatraz
🚂 Runaway Train
🛞 Race O Rama
🚒 Monster Trucks
🏎️ BumperCarz
🔴 Bungees
🛝 Mega Slide
🎰 Games Stalls
🐤 Hook A Duck..... & LOADS MORE!
🚻 Onsite Security & Toilets.
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Time: 16:00 - 20:00 Price: £25.00
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An afternoon of great entertainment in thr garden alongside a famous Sugar Loaf BBQ, 4pm - 8pm.
🎟 TICKET COST: £25pp
Including food - You can purchase tickets via the event link.
🎉 Woburn Sands Festival 2026 - Woburn Sands Recreation Ground
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy live music, delicious local food, stalls from independent businesses, plus a raffle, tombola and more.
Entirely volunteer-run, the festival grows bigger and better each year, with over 100 acts performing across multiple venues throughout the town.
📍The Rec ( near WS station):
Food, craft, gifts, fun fair and bar!
🎶 83 BANDS
There will be 83 bands and acts over the bank holiday weekend in August 2026!
📍The Weathercock
📍The Fir Tree
📍The Swan
📍The Coalhatch
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▪️1:00 PM: Chasing Tides
▪️2:00 PM: CrossRoots
▪️3:00 PM: MamboWambo
▪️4:00 PM: Dirty Lotus
▪️5:00 PM: Talkin' Loud
▪️6:00 PM: Disco 3000
▪️7:00 PM: True British Mayhem
▪️8:00 PM: Damn-The-Bear
🗓 Main Stage Sunday Lineup
▪️1:00 PM: Ember
▪️2:00 PM: Plain Driver
▪️3:00 PM: Streetlight
▪️4:00 PM: Solarzone
▪️5:00 PM: Soul Fever
▪️6:00 PM: Disco Infirmary
▪️7:00 PM: Danny Graceland - ETA
▪️8:00 PM: The Resonators
✅️ FREE ENTRY
Best of all, it’s completely free — and not to be missed.Our goal is simply to raise money for local charities while bringing people together for a fantastic weekend of fun.
🎉 Party on Potton’s Big Weekend 2026 - Henry Smith Playing Field
Time: 12:00 - 00:00
🗓 SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️12:00pm: Interesting vehicle parade
▪️From 1:00pm: Kids Zone
▪️1.30pm: Potton Fire Station display
▪️3:00pm: POP's Dog Show
▪️5:00pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES FROM 12PM ON SATURDAY
✨️ Dog Agility with Wrayfields Dog Agility
✨️ Local Community Group Stalls
✨️ Wipeout, Inflatable Axe-throwing,
✨️ Wrecking Ball
✨️ Miniature Railway
✨️ Live music
✨️ Licensed Bar, BBQ and other food stalls
🗓 SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️10:00am - 12:00pm: Walking treasure hunt
▪️10.30am: Churches Together Service
▪️11am:
Potton History Society Walk with Potton Playhouse.
▪️12pm: Posh Picnic with Live Music
▪️From 1pm: Kids Zone
▪️1pm to 4.30pm: Local arts, craft and business stalls
▪️5pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY FROM 12PM
✨️Live music
✨️Miniature Railway,
✨️Donkey rides
✨️Climbing wall
✨️Licensed Bar, BBQ & other food stalls
🌔 EVENING - TICKETS NEEDED
▪️Friday 28th August:
Club Tropicana Disco with Becky Bennett Becky B
▪️Saturday 29th August:
Soundexpress Big Band all the way from Germany.
▪️Sunday 30th August:
Comedy night with Hal Cruttenden headlining (age 18+)
▪️Monday 31st August:
Quiz night
✅️ NO TICKETS FOR DAY TIME - FREE
Daytime events are unticketed and free. Just come along and enjoy the fun.
🎟 EVENING TICKETS - CHARGES APPLY
For our evening events, tickets can be purchased via the event link.
🤣 Big Weekend Comedy Night - Potton
Time: 19:00 Price: £17.50
▪️Doors 7pm
▪️First act 8.30pm
🤩 Headlined by Hal Cruttenden
(Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You)
(The Comedy Store, The Glee Clubs)
Adults over 18 only: £17.50
🎈Family Fun Day, August 2026 - The Gordon Arms, Bedford
Time: 13:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We have Spider-Man returning! Princess visits! Balloon artist! Face painter and more! Completely free to join!
🚗 Hop Rod Hop 8 2026 - Thurleigh
Time: 09:30 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Along with our show and Shine, traders, music and games, if you bring your car (pre 80) you are eligible to win one of our amazing hand made trophies in the show and Shine, and don’t forget the now infamous “slow drags”.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE
Tickets available on the gate priced at £5 per person (children free).
💷 CASH only please
🏰 Inflatable Fun Day, Milton Keynes - August 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 29 August – Monday 31 August 2026
⏰ SESSION TIMES
▪️10:30am–1:30pm
▪️2:00pm–5:00pm
EVENT DETAILS
🎈 3 Hours Unlimited Inflatables
👶 Strictly ages 2–12
💙 MEET & GREET
FREE Bluey Meet & Greet
EXTRA ACTIVITIES ARE CHARGABLE
🤸 Trampolines
🚗 Bumper Cars
🦆 Hook-a-Duck
🎟️ PAY ON THE DAY: £10.00
No pre-booking required – simply turn up and pay on the gate! Just £10 per child. Adults & non-bouncers FREE.