📚 Matilda The Musical, the multi-award-winning production from the Royal Shakespeare Company, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Wed 28 Oct - Sat 14 Nov 2026 - and it’s one families, musical lovers and Roald Dahl fans won’t want to miss.

🗓 PERFORMANCE TIMES
Wed 28 Oct - Sat 14 Nov 2026
▪️Tue - Sat: 7.30pm
▪️Wed, Sat & Sun: 2.30pm
▪️Thu: 2.30pm

✨ ABOUT
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s much-loved book, Matilda The Musical tells the story of an extraordinary little girl with a brilliant mind, a vivid imagination and the courage to change her own destiny.

With a book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and direction by Matthew Warchus, this global phenomenon has won more than 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, and has delighted over 12 million people worldwide.

Now celebrating 15 years on stage, this unforgettable production heads back out on tour — bringing its humour, heart and rebellious spirit to Milton Keynes Theatre.

⭐ WHY GO AND SEE IT?
Expect clever storytelling, standout songs, big laughs and plenty of theatrical magic. It’s a brilliant choice for a family theatre trip, a half term treat or a memorable night out. Plus, there’s a buy one and get one under 16s half price offer on selected seats for Tue–Thu performances.

AGE GUIDANCE: 6+
Please note: Children under 4 years (including babes in arms) will not be admitted. All children must have their own seat.

📝 GOOD TO KNOW
▪️Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes including interval
▪️Captioned performance: Friday 13th November 2026 at 7.30pm
▪️This production includes flashing lights, lasers, loud sound effects, popped latex balloons, stage haze and strobe effects
▪️Actors also interact in audience spaces during the show

🎟 TICKETS FROM: £15.60
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.

🚂 Summerfields’ Miniature Railways system, is located in the open countryside near Haynes. The railways (there are three track systems at the Summerfields’ site) are a popular visitor destination for children and parents alike.

🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.

🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.

At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.

🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
                     
ℹ️ 🌧  IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00

Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways

🎪 Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES:
Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026

🤹‍♂️ DETAILS:
Frosts welcome back the brilliant Cirquoise spooktacular circus show to Woburn Sands this autumn. This child friendly show is an actioned pack one hour of circus shenanigans and incredible acts from around the world.

Be amazed, breathtaking, incredible lighting and fabulous costumes.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9.99 per person
▪️Children under 18 months go free

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@bluediamond.gg
☎️ Phone: 07474613613

🦇 Come to Wardown Museum, Luton on  Wednesday 28th October 2026 to create and make Halloween crafts, bat bookmarks, spooky masks and mummify a beast!

▪️AGES: Suitable for ages 3+

🕦 SESSION TIMES
▪️11:30am - 12:30pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:00pm
▪️2:30pm - 3:30pm

🎟 TICKET COST: £4.50