🎆 Houghton Regis Fireworks are coming to Thorn Park on Friday 6 November 2026! Free entry!

🕒 TIMES
▪️Gates open: 3pm
▪️Hosted by Joe Corrigan
▪️Show starts: 6:30pm

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fantastic fireworks display lighting up the night sky plus a funfair to enjoy.

✨ Save the date and get ready for a fantastic evening!

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please note that there is no parking at the firework event. Limited blue badge parking is available -  blue badges must be displayed.

🎆 Bedford's biggest Fireworks Display & Funfair returns to Goldington Road on Friday 6th November 2026!

WHAT TO EXPECT
🎡 Funfair, bars and food from 6pm. 
🎆 Children's display at 7pm.
🎇 Main display at 8pm. 
🚫 Strictly no admittance after 8pm.

❗️RESTRICTIONS
*No food or drink allowed to be brought into the ground, no glass bottles on site and no smoking in the FK Restoration Stand. Only Guide Dogs will be permitted inside the ground. Full terms and conditions, along with ground regulations, available online.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️General Admission: £9.00
▪️Under 6: Free

👻 Come along and enjoy our Halloween Special film at Great Denham Community Hall on Friday 6th November 2026!

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
All children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian (parents/guardians done need a ticket), under 2's enter for free when accompanying and older sibling. We cant advertise the film but it will be U or PG rated

🕞 TIME
Doors open at 3.30pm and the film starts at 3.45pm

🎟 TICKET COST: £1.50pp
Entry ticket includes pop corn and a drink! Bring your order number as your 'entry ticket'.

✨️ Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY NIGHTS
All Sundays and Wednesdays (when operational) are dog friendly!

🎟 TICKET COST: From £6.88
Ticket prices differ on days.

📚 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.

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

🗓 PERFORMANCE TIMES
Wed 28 Oct - Sat 14 Nov 2026
▪️Tue - Sat at: 19:30
▪️Wed, Sat and Sun at: 14:30
▪️Thu 29 Oct at: 14:30

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️28 October - 1 November
▪️3 November - 8 November
▪️10 November - 14 November

✨ 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.

📝 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: £30.00
Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.

🔥 OFFER
Plus, there’s a buy one and get one under 16s half price offer on selected seats for Tue–Thu performances.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🎆 Lidlington Fireworks display is on Friday 6th November 2026. One of the BIGGEST family events in the village is back — and you won’t want to miss it!

⏰ Fireworks from 7pm

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ A spectacular fireworks display by Cambridge Fireworks

🎡 Exciting fairground rides from Fendick’s Amusements

🍔 Delicious food vans

🎶 LIVE MUSIC from Men in Hats, Paul Willox & Bob Jack

🛍️ Loads of fantastic craft & gift stalls

🎟️ Tombolas & family fun

✨ Glow stall

🍻 PTFA bar…and plenty more!

🎁 STALLS
Come and browse stalls from Glitter Rose Tattoos, Celina Dell, Blind Books, Shhhhweets, PLA Pals, Wishing You Well, Fidgetyfingerz & Cosy Cushion — perfect for picking up some lovely treats and gifts!

❤️ BEST OF ALL… Every ticket and every purchase helps Lidlington Primary School, supporting resources, activities and opportunities for our children.

🌟 Bring the family. Bring your friends. Wrap up warm, wear your wellies! And get ready for an amazing night under the stars!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10.00
▪️Child: £4.00
▪️Under 2’s: Free