🍻 Free Entry Beer & Gin Festival 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🕙 TIMES
▪️Museum:
▪️Bar closes: 4.30pm
▪️Last entry into the Museum: 3.30pm
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
MK Heritage Open Days are in full swing! Join us at Milton Keynes Museum from Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 for our Beer and Gin Festival in the barn including free entry to the whole museum!
ℹ️ FAQ'S
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
🐶 DOGS
We welcome small dogs inside the Museum buildings (except the Granary Tea Room) but they must be carried. All guide and assisted dogs are always welcome.
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🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm
🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
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🎤 An Evening with Dan Budd as Robbie Williams - St Neots Golf Club
Time: 17:45
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️Saturday 19th September 2026
▪️Doors open 5.45pm
▪️Starts at 6.00pm
Get ready for a brilliant night of live entertainment at Bletchley Social Club on Friday 18th September 2026, as top Robbie Williams tribute performer Dan Budd takes to the stage.
🤩 ABOUT THE ACT
Dan Budd is widely considered one of the UK’s leading Robbie Williams tribute acts, known for his uncanny resemblance, huge stage presence and authentic vocal style. Hailing from Robbie’s hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, Dan rose to national attention following his memorable appearance on Britain’s Got Talent and has since built a strong reputation for delivering energetic, crowd-pleasing performances all over the UK.
If you love the biggest Robbie hits, plenty of charisma and a lively Friday night atmosphere, this is one to add to your diary.
🎶 WHY GO?
Expect a fun, feel-good evening packed with familiar favourites, big singalong moments and the kind of atmosphere that makes live tribute nights so popular. Perfect for a night out with friends, a couple’s evening, or anyone who enjoys classic Robbie anthems performed with real flair.
🍽 WHAT'S INCLUDED
An Evening with Dan Budd and his band as Robbie Williams including a three course meal over 18s. Please note your booking cannot be changed after booking confirmation.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £54.20
Purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01480 472363
🛍 Stony Stratford’s Big Market Day - September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether you’re hunting for unique gifts, treating yourself to something special, or simply fancy a lovely day out browsing local stalls, this community market day promises plenty to explore in the heart of town.
Big Market Day brings together the different markets across Stony for one special shopping event, creating a brilliant chance to discover a wide variety of local makers, traders and artisan stalls all in one place.
Expect a friendly atmosphere, lots of independent businesses, and plenty of inspiration if you’re looking for handmade items, local products or one-of-a-kind finds.
🗺 MARKET LOCATIONS
📍 Timor Court, High Street
⏰ 7:30am – 2pm
📍 The Bull Yard, High Street
⏰ 9am – 2pm
📍 The Cock Hotel, High Street
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Parish Hall, High Street / St Mary & St Giles Church
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 York House, London Road
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Swinfen Harris Church Hall, London Road
⏰ 10:30am – 3pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Free entry - just turn up and enjoy!
🍳 Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club - The Wingfield Club, Ampthill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Supporting our hero's. This includes Military, veterans, reservists, ex or serving fire police or ambulance plus immediate family members but the big theme is community support and integration.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Saturday 30th May
▪️Saturday 20th June
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Saturday 15th August
▪️Saturday 19th September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: vblbreakfast@outlook.com
👻 Ghost hunt at - The British School Museum, Hitchin
Time: 19:30 Price: £40.00
Join Ghostly Gatherings for a paranormal investigation at The British Schools Museum on Saturday 19th September 2026. This will be their third visit to the museum – and if previous experiences are anything to go by, it promises to be a seriously spine-tingling evening.
🏫 ABOUT THE VENUE
Used by many paranormal groups, this building has a long history of spooky goings on. As the last surviving Monitorial Schoolroom in the world, it’s also an incredible place to explore in its own right – packed with atmosphere, history and plenty of stories from the past.
😱 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES
During an initial walkround back in 2019, the organiser reports witnessing a school mistress dressed in a tweed two-piece in one of the girls’ classrooms, a shadow figure at the end of the upstairs corridor, and hearing a baby crying in the headmaster’s living quarters. There were also EMF readings and trigger objects, including cat balls, being activated.
🕰 EVENT DETAILS
▪️ Date: Saturday 19th September 2026
▪️ Arrival time: 7.30pm
▪️ Finish time: Approx. 1.30am
▪️ Price: £40 per person
📍 LOCATION
British School Museum
41 Queen Street
Hitchin
SG4 9TS
🚗 PARKING
There is free parking opposite in the St Mary’s Square car park.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £40
If you love local history, haunted locations and a proper late-night paranormal experience, this Bedfordshire-area event is well worth adding to your diary.
👒 Shefford Scarecrow Festival 2026
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️ Saturday 19th September
▪️ Sunday 20th September
▪️ 10am - 6pm
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Get ready for a brilliant community day out in Shefford as the town fills with creative, quirky and characterful scarecrows for everyone to enjoy. From classic countryside creations to clever themed displays, this much-loved Bedfordshire festival is a great excuse to explore the town and see what amazing ideas local residents, groups and businesses come up with this year.
Expect a fun scarecrow trail around Shefford, perfect for families, friends and anyone who loves a community event with plenty of local charm. Whether you’re taking part or simply following the trail, it’s a lovely way to spend a few hours discovering all the fantastic handmade entries.
📍 TRAIL MAPS
Maps will be available from Shefford Country Properties.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: sheffordscarecrows@gmail.com
🎶 GoodTimes 30th Anniversary - Esquires, Bedford
Time: 19:30 - 01:30
🤩 ABOUT...
GoodTimes was a huge part of Bedford’s dance music history - packing out Saturday nights and bringing people together through unforgettable 90s & 00s club sounds.
On Saturday 19th September 2026, GoodTimes returns to Esquires, Bedford for Chapter 2 of its 30th Birthday celebrations - and if you know, you know. Expect a proper crowd, big energy, and that authentic atmosphere you just don’t get anymore.
This is your chance to experience what clubbing used to be.
🎧 LINE-UP
⭐️ Slipmatt
⭐️ JFK (Passion)
⭐️ Roy the Roach
⭐️ Mark Russell (Club Momacoca)
⭐️ Dave Bergin (Good Times)
Expect classic dance floor anthems from DJs who lived it, played it, and helped shape the sound.
💛 A NIGHT WITH PURPOSE
As well as celebrating 30 years of GoodTimes, the night is also raising money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a mental health charity that has been part of the GoodTimes story since the very beginning. Music brings people together - Talking saves lives.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: From £13.99
Available via Eventbrite - via the event link, and also locally from Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop. Tickets will sell out fast!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524
🛡 Heritage Day, Medieval Festival 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
EVENT DETAILS
As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, Houghton Hall Park will open its doors for a fascinating journey through the past – with plenty to see and experience along the way.
⚔️ Watch History Come to Life!
One of this year’s highlights will be our Viking and Saxon Battle Re-enactment, where you can step back in time and witness a dramatic clash between Vikings and Saxons.
Experience the sights and sounds of a rebellion brought to life, with warriors, historic characters and an action-packed re-enactment showcasing what life and conflict could have been like centuries ago.
Discover More of Our Heritage
Throughout the day, visitors can also:
🏛️ Join guided heritage walks– uncover the stories and history of Houghton Hall Park.
🎭 Explore historical re-enactments and displays – meet characters from the past and see history brought to life.
🛠️ Watch traditional craft demonstrations – discover the skills and techniques of times gone by.
📖 Uncover hidden stories – learn about the people, places and events that have helped shape our community.
✅️ FREE – everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a local resident, or simply looking for an exciting day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, step back in time and experience history like never before!
🛍 Bedford's Craft & Flea Market - Bedford Corn Exchange
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, jewellery, vintage collections, and more, there's truly something for everyone on offer!
⭐️ DETAILS
But this isn’t your typical craft fair. We carefully screen all stall applications to ensure only the finest artisan traders are featured. Our events celebrate creativity and craftsmanship, showcasing only handmade, hand-designed, and authentic vintage goods.
No two events are the same, and we are always welcoming new traders who apply to trade with us!
🎟 TICKETS: £3
▪️Under 12’s – FREE (no need for a ticket)
Pre-booked tickets will ensure priority entry to the event. The ticket time is an arrival time ONLY. Your time within the event will not be capped.
❓️WANT TO TRADE?
If you would like to trade at this event you can fill in the application visit www.thecraftandflea.com
🏛 Free Entry Heritage Day Stowe Gardens 2026 - Buckinghamshire
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
Enjoy free access to Stowe Gardens and on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September 2026, in addition to exploring Stowe's 250 acres of landscape gardens for free, you'll be able to see inside the Gothic Temple, explore Stowe’s Parish Church and enjoy special access to Dido’s cave.
🎟 GOTHIC TEMPLE
Booking is advised to visit the Gothic Temple while you are there. You can book here to get your free tickets.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is free accessible car parking available at Stowe Gardens. There are accessible toilets at New Inn, the entrance to the gardens and Stowe House. There are no accessible toilets in the Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens, Dido's Cave and the church are largely accessible, but the Gothic Temple does require climbing stairs.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads allowed at Stowe Gardens only.
😱 Paranormal Activity - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30
⛔️ AGE GUIDANCE 15+
Please be advised that Paranormal Activity contains moments of high tension and strong language. Caution is advised for audiences under the age of 15.
⏱ RUNNING TIME
2 hours 20 minutes including interval
Inspired by the iconic horror film series, this brand-new live stage story follows James and Lou, who move from Chicago to London hoping to leave the past behind them… only to discover that places aren’t haunted, people are.
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fresh from a sell-out, extended London run, this spine-chilling production now heads out on its first-ever UK and Ireland tour. Expect rising tension, eerie twists and the kind of edge-of-your-seat atmosphere that will have you holding your breath one moment and jumping the next.
The cast includes James Bye (2:22: A Ghost Story, EastEnders) as James, Hannah Sinclair Robinson (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) as Lou, alongside Jo Castleton (War Horse) and Caroline Faber (Network, The Heiress).
🗓 2026 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️Tuesday 15th Sept: 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 16th Sep: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 17th Sep: 7:30pm
▪️Friday 18th Sep: 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 19th Sep: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £36.40
NOTE: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.