🌳 FREE ROXTON MAZE AT ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
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So this maze is free to go too, kids & adults will love it...... if you can find it that is!😁
🤔SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you 'Roxton Maze'.
The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on. At the moment it is being trimmed back due to some hanging branches, we had to duck and dive a few times but it added to all the fun we had.
♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion. But the Garden Centre itself is wheelchair friendly.
🔓WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open. The details are below.
🌺THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys. When we visited on 03/08/24 we saw reduced clothes,suitcases, plants and other various things. So it's definitely worth a look!
☕️THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help.
🗺 LOCATION
Roxton Garden Centre
Bedford Rd,
Roxton,
Bedford
MK44 3DY
OPENING TIMES
🔸️Sunday: 10:30am - 4:30pm
🔸️Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
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27 other events on this day
🧚♀️ FIND THE FAIRY DOORS AT PARSONS PARK - LEIGHTON BUZZARD
This summer the park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground has been sprinkled with magic and several fairy doors have appeared!
💦WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO WHILE YOU ARE THERE?
Kids can enjoy the play park, free splash park, sand-pit. Bring a picnic or enjoy an ice-cream enjoy a free day out!
🚂 CALDECOTE MINITURE RAILWAY - Milton Keynes
💐Colmworth Craft & Produce Show - Colmworth
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
TIMES:
10:30 - 4.30PM
(except 12pm-1pm during judging)
ENTRY CATEGORIES - 25P PER ENTRY
🥕 PRODUCE - Any home grown fruit or vegetables
💐 FLORAL - Dahalias, mixed arrangements & flower pots
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY - Photos of Colmworth
🧶 CRAFT - Knitting & crochet
🎂 HOMEMADE GOODS - Victoria sponge, jam & chutneys
For entry information email:
a.brown182@btinternet.com
hazel_fieldsrd@hotmail.com
🎵 Woburn Sands Band Annual Fayre
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Entry is FREE, but please spend generously! ***This is a Cash-only event***
🏆The Grand Draw will be made at the end of the afternoon.
Have you bought your tickets??
⭐The Garden Club awards are at 2.30pm.
⭐The Grand Draw is at 4.15pm.
💦FREE SPLASH PARK & PLAY AREA LETCHWORTH
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Feeling hot, hot, hot! This is probably my favourite splash park around this area, it's spacious, has shaded areas for picnics, and a great play park with sandy area for all ages too!
⭐DATES & TIMES
Open every day, from 10am to 6pm, until Sunday 8 September 2024!
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
💦 Free paddling pool and splash fountains
🍦Refreshment kiosk serving hot & cold drinks and snacks
🥪Large green space for relaxation, picnics or family fun
🪑Seating around the park & gardens
👦A playground
🚻Public toilets
💡TIP
Don't forget to bring spare clothes and a towel whoever fancies getting wet!
🅿️ PARKING
Paid parking can be found at around 3 close by locations, your best option might be:
🗺Hillshott,
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 1RY
(Sunday & Bank Holidays are FREE)
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🏴☠️ PIRATES WEEKEND AT LEIGHTON BUZZARD STEAM RAILWAY
🏴☠️We welcome children and parents to join in our pirate event on August bank holiday Sunday and Monday.
🔫There will be pirates to meet you at Page’s Park station and provide information about the event taking place at our Stonehenge terminus. Watch out for pirate ship attacks near the end of the line and bring you water pistol to help battle the Pirate Train Ship.
🛝You can slide down the pirate ship slide and even walk the plank. There will be volunteers to help supervise activities.
TRAIN RUNNING TIMES:
We will be running our blue service with departures from Page's Park at:
10:30, 11:40, 12:50, 14:00 and 15:10.
TICKET PRICE:
Adult: £11.80
Child: £8.15
Under 2: FREE
Wheelchair Adult: £11.80
Wheelchair Child: £8.15
Wheelchair Senior: £10.40
🚘Billington Car Boot Sale
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
🛍We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
🌧Please check our FB page for weather updates
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
💷Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day!
❌Take rubbish home
BUYERS
☀️Gates open at 8am
☀️Entry after 8am: £1
☀️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺DOGS welcome on a lead
🤸♀️Family Funday Biggleswade
Time: 12:00
🎠From 12pm FREE Bouncy castles and a merry-go-round.
LIVE MUSIC
3pm-5pm -🎤Live music with Steve Young
5pm-7pm - 🎤Live music with Roxy
FOOD & DRINK
🌭 From 4pm Simon will be serving his Jerk Chicken, burgers, chips and hot dogs.
🍺The garden bar will be open
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT?
🛍There will be a few local craft stalls selling homemade goodies
🎲 Garden games to play with
🌞Please let it be sunny as in the garden all day long!!
IF it is raining we will still be hosting the day but from inside! Last year we were overwhelmed at the amount of guests that came along to support us, some even brought picnic rugs...we hope to see you all again 🙌🏻
🎶 Alvin sings Elvis with BBQ- Dunstable
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
TICKETS: £20
(BOOK ON THE EVENT LINK)
💖This evebt is for a great cause “Kids in Mind”
⛱️ AT THE BEACH (ages 2-8) - OLDE WATERMILL BARTON - LE - CLAY
🏖WHAT TO EXPECT
Buckets and spades galore!
Come and enjoy as many rides as you like on the funfair, sail on the paddle boats and make as many sandcastles as you can! Enjoy sitting out on the decking area with a cup of coffee, a sandwich or piece of cake.
🧒AGE SUITABILITY
Suitable for children between 2 to 8 years.
BOOK SESSIONS ON THE EVENT LINK
🔸️Sessions are 2 hours long.
🔸️£8.00 per session per child!
🔸️(3 adults allowed per booking)
SESSION TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM (LIMITED TICKETS)
🔸️10am
🔸️12pm
🔸️14:30pm
🎯🏹DANISH CAMP WITH VIKING RE-ENACTMENT & BOAT RIDES
Time: 11:00
L I V E M U S I C
V I K I N G S I N V A D I N G
B O A T H I R E
🗡We have so much in store across the August Bank Holiday weekend for everyone!
🎶Dave Spencer will be joining us with live music.
🏹Clan Wulfhar will be invading for battle renactments, archery and living history!
🛥The Artful Dodger and Boat hire will be operating across the weekend, as well a delicious selection of food and drink to tuck into while you join us!
Make sure you come and pop down for the festivies for everyone!
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💐The Horticultural Show At Milton Ernest Garden Centre
🏆FIRST PLACE: £10,
🏆SECOND PLACE: £5
🏆THIRD PLACE: £3
You can be sure that there will be a place for your home grown fruit, veg, flowers, cakes, arts and crafts and more.
TIME
Entry is free, so come down, fill in an enrolment form and display your exhibits between 10am and 12:30pm and then pop back at 4pm to see if you are a winner!
📧For more details email: chrisfothergill@miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk or go to www.miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk.
🐍Animal Experience - Woburn Sands Emporium
Join us for 40mins of Animal fun as expert keepers take you through a selection of animals from:
🔸️Meerkats,
🔸️Snake
🔸️Owls and other animals that come along.
Suggested age: 4 years up
CHOOSE A TIME WITH AVAILABILITY:
- 11:00am
- 12:00pm
- 1:00pm
- 2.15pm
🎫 BOOK THROUGH THE EVENT LINK BUTTON
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Limited spaces.
This popular event sells out quickly so don't miss out - book now!
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
⛳️You can play crazy golf that is donation to Young Mind Charity. You do not need to book for the crazy golf
🤸♀️Woburn Sands Emporium also have a soft play area which you need to book online
⛱️Hitchin Beach 6th - 26th August
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
💦 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
While you visit the lovely historic place of Hitchin you can check the unique and branded shops out along with restaurants and cafés galore. Also the school museum is very interesting but chargeable.
About a 10 minute walk from where the sandpit is in town, you will find the beautiful Bancroft Recreation Ground with a FREE Splash pad for the little ones, this is the perfect picnic location!
The address for the splash park is below:
Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1QS
💃TWINWOOD FESTIVAL - CLAPHAM🕺
Twinwood Festival draws thousands of enthusiasts from around the globe and you can join them over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Nestled in the picturesque village of Clapham, just outside Bedford, this festival is a unique homage to the music and culture of the 1930s to 1960s. With its origins rooted in the legacy of Glenn Miller, Twinwood Festival has grown into one of the most beloved vintage music festivals in the world.
🔸️SATURDAY TICKETS
🔸️10.30am - 7pm
🔹️ADULT: £70
🔹️CHILD (5-16): £10
🔹️INFANT (under 5): FREE
🔸️SUNDAY TICKETS
🔸️10.30am-7pm
🔹️ADULT: £70
🔹️CHILD (5-16): £10
🔹️INFANT (under 5): FREE
🔸️MONDAY TICKETS
🔸️10.30 - 4pm
🔹️ADULT: £40
🔹️CHILD (5-16): £10
🔹️INFANT (under 5): FREE
🔸️3 DAY WEEKEND TICKETS FOR ADULTS:
£154
BOOKING
You can book when you click on the link or alternatively you can phone on:
☎️ 01234 824773
🎟 So, to grab those last-minute tickets and camping pitches, don't delay!
Tickets on sale now, click the event link button!
🌸OPEN GARDENS IN BEDFORD
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🌷GARDEN INFORMATION
This is a medium sized town garden at 15 Douglas Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7YF,
with a series of outdoor rooms, separated by hedges, fences and arches. There is plenty of seating for people to relax and enjoy the seclusion and sense of peace that the garden provides.
COST: £5/children free.
DRINKS: Home-made teas.
♿️ Wheelchair accessible.
🐶 Dogs on lead welcome.
🎟 BOOK ONLINE USING THE EVENT LINK OR PAY AT THE GATE TO VISIT
📸Photo by Venetia Barrington
🚗🏁NORTHAMPTON SHALEWAY BANGER RACING
Time: 13:00
🚗Driver bookings remain open - call 01252 322 920 for day license drivers, or use the website for fully licensed drivers - we hope to see you on track!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Caravan Figure of 8 Destruction Derby
Bangers
'Back To Basics'
Bone Builders Junior Micra Stock Cars
UK Modifieds
British Championship
Advanced tickets close at 12pm on Friday 23rd August 2024 (Subject to availability)
🔸️Adult: £18
🔸️OAP: £16
🔸️Children: Free
🌸THE MAZE SHEFFORD
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
OPEN:
🔸️10am - 5 p.m
ENTRY
🔸️£5 per person (cash only),
🔸️Under five's free.
🔸️Play areas for toddlers.
🥪 Feel free to bring a picnic!
🚻 There is a toilet onsite.
🏹BERKHAMSTED CHAMBER MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🤹♂️EVENT INFORMATION
There will be battle re-enactments, a medieval village, falconry, long bow shoot, a fire eater, magician and juggler, roving minstrels with a medieval puppet show, and other items including a children’s fancy dress competition.
🔸️Sunday 25th August: 12pm – 5pm
🔸️Monday 26th August: 11am – 4pm
🎟Teenager (12-18) – £10
🎟Child (1-11) – Free
PRICES FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS ONLINE:
🎫Adult - 18 & over - Early Bird - £10.00
Please ensure you purchase a ticket for the day you wish to visit.
Sue Lamb E-Mail:
📧 contact@susanlamb.uk
or text her at:
📩 07958 112335, for more information.
🤸♀️Milton Keynes Inflatable Family Fun Days
DATES: 24th - 26th of August 2024
⭐SESSION TIMES:
10:30am until 1:30pm
2pm until 5pm
⭐PRICE: £9 Per child to use all of the inflatables unlimitedly during their session.
(Accompanying adults are free of charge)
⭐PAY ON THE GATE ONLY!
⭐EXTRA CHARGE:
Bungee trampolines and total wipeout are a small additional charge
⭐HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS
🅿️ PARKING
🐐 Family fun day - Bank Holiday Monday - Animal Edge, Millbrook
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🔸️pony rides
🔸️animal feeding
🔸️animal handling
🔸️play area
🔸️refreshments.
PRICE'S
⭐Adult: £4
⭐Child Ticket: £8
BOOKING
Book online using the event link.
🏖CENTRE:MK, THE FREE INDOOR BEACH IS BACK PLUS OTHER FREE ACTIVITIES!🏖
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
OPEN:
⭐19 Jul - 1 Sep 2024
OPENING HOURS:
🔸️Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6pm
🔸️Saturday: 9am - 7pm
🔸️Sunday: 10:30am - 6pm
🙋♀️The Beach is back at Milton Keynes shopping Centre. No matter the weather, The Beach is the perfect day out with your little ones.
🎠FAIR RIDES
They have plenty of fair rides to keep the whole family entertained, from Bungees and Helter Skelter to a shark Roller Coaster.
🛍SHOPPING
Plus, don’t miss your favorite stores joining on the Pier throughout the Summer.
🃏PUNCH & JUDY is on every:
⭐TUESDAY throughout the Summer Holidays:
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
🦋FACE PAINTING on every:
⭐THURSDAY throughout the Summer Holidays:
12pm to 3pm
*Please note that these free activities are subject to change without prior notice.
🗺LOCATION: Middleton Hall, Milton Keynes
(Indoor opposite John Lewis)
🚘🚂AUTO FEST AT THE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE
Time: 10:30
⭐️Unlimited steam train rides,
⭐️Railway Museum,
⭐️Live Music
⭐️Go Karts
⭐️Miniature and Model Railways,
⭐️Visitor Centre with cafe and gift shop, plus everything else a 25-acre working heritage railway has to offer!
TICKETS - CLICK ON THE EVENT LINK TO PIRCHASE
🔸️Adult: £14.50
🔸️Senior: £13.50
🔸️Child (3+): £10.50
🔸️Child under 3: Free
🔸️Family (1 Adult & 4 Children): £30.00
🔸️Family (2 Adults & 4 Children): £44.50
Winslow Show Event - Buckinghamshire
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
So Much to Enjoy for the whole family.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY :
🎵 12. 30 - Live music from the Brave Marauders
🐶 Lunchtime Dog demonstrations by Top Drive
Dog Training and Follow My Lead K9 Academy followed by novelty dog show classes.
🎩 1.15 - Children’s entertainer – Simon Says Magic
🚘 2.00 - Wheels in Winslow vehicle display – judging begins
🎵 2.00 - Live music from Freddie’s Barnet
🎩 2.15 - Children’s entertainer – Simon Says Magic
🎩 3.15 - Children’s entertainer – Simon Says Magic
🎶 3.30 - Live music from the Turf Tappers
🏆 4.00 - Final competition judging
🍻 4.30 - Beer tent closes
🚫 5.00 - Show closes
Admission
🔸️£5/adult
🔸️£1/child Under
🔸️5s/free
payment by cash or card at the gate
(card preferred).
ℹ️ For more information click on the event link
🌶Bennington Chilli Festival🌶
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
DATES & TIMES
🔸️24th, 25th and 26th August
🔸️10 till 5 each day!
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌶You can expect chilli plants,
🥘hot food from around the world,
🍻craft beer,
🥒pickles, sauces
🎵fantastic entertainment.
🎉Perfect Bank Holiday family entertainment
TICKET PRICES
🔸️Adults £10
🔸️under 16's £2.50
🔸️under 12's FREE
🎟 CLICK THE LINK TO THE BOOKING PAGE
🚶♀️Stotfold Walking Market 2024 - OVER 100 STALLS!
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
This event is a real event in the Stotfold diary! Browse the stalls located outside of people's homes over the August Bank Holiday and grab yourself a bargain!
👀 If you are not familiar with Stotfold why not come and explore the village Bank holiday Monday - fresh air, exercise and if you have kids, go on a hunt for children's parks in the area too.
A lost cost day and a fun treasure hunt for everyone!
🗺 MAP DETAILS OF STALLS & REFRESHMENT STOPS:
Click the event link for all the details.
🚜 PITSTONE GREEN MUSEUM OPEN DAY
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day or your welcome to bring a picnic.
⭐️Classic & Vintage Car Show! (Driver and one passenger receive complimentary entry for displaying their vehicles)
🅿️ Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided.
TICKET PRICES (Pay on the door)
🔸️Adults - £10
🔸️Concessions (Ages 65+) - £8
🔸️Children (Ages 5-16) - £4
🔸️Under 5s - Free
🔸️Family tickets also available.
🔸️Carers of disabled visitors enjoy free entry.
Join us for an unforgettable day of discovery and entertainment at Pitstone Museum! 💚
