🎆 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

🎆 Westoning Sports & Social Club is holding its Firework Night Display on Friday 6th November 2026.

🕔 TIMES
▪️ Gates open: 5pm
▪️ Gates close: 6:45pm
▪️ Fireworks start: 7pm

REFRESHMENTS
🌭 Hot dogs
🍔 Burgers
🍦 Ice cream
☕ Hot & cold drinks / refreshments

🎟 TICKET COST - ON THE GATE
▪️Adults £6
▪️Children £4
▪️Under 2s FREE

💷 CASH ONLY!

🎆 We are super excited to announce the return of this year’s fireworks event on Thursday 5th November 2026.

EVENT DETAILS
Our fireworks contractor, Fantastic Fireworks will be returning and they promise to dazzle you with a amazing display and themed music. The main fireworks display is planned for 6:30pm.

There will be a selection of stalls and food vendors available, plus children’s games and rides.

ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE 

Please note there is no event parking available. There will be a large number of road closures in place to prevent vehicular access close to the event site and access within these closures will be strictly limited. These closures are in place for public safety and to allow emergency access across the area. 

We encourage everyone wishing to attend to walk to the event or use public transport. Bus services will be running as usual during the road closure period and through road closure points.

Residents who live within the road closures will be required to show proof of their address to have access to and from their home. This can be done by showing documentation such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement, etc. Please make sure that you have your proof of address with you as this will ensure that you will able to gain access though the road closures smoothly.

👻 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'.

📚 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.