🤸‍♂️FREE SOFT PLAY AT PLAYHOUSE IN MILTON ERNEST, Bedfordshire


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🎉Friday 30th August 2024🎉

🛝FREE ENTRY at Playhouse soft play.

💙Please don't book online, you will be charged and we can't offer refunds.

❗️Free entry all day for adults and children.  
Please don't book online, this offer is available to walk-in customers only 😍

21 other events on this day

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😜 MEET JOEY ESSESX AT POPWORLD MK


Time: 22:30

🥂 Pop Friday with Joey Essex
Friday 30th August 22:30 - 03:30
Calling all party animals and fans of reality TV for only £4 a ticket!

😍Prepare yourselves for an electrifying night as the one and only Joey Essex, star of TV's most popular reality shows, makes a special appearance at Popworld Milton Keynes! This is your exclusive chance to see Joey up close and personal. Don't miss out on the opportunity to party with the legendary king of cool himself!

Loved across the UK, Joey Essex is known for his charm, style, and unforgettable moments on TV including the recent series of Love Island. Now, he's bringing his unique energy to Popworld Milton Keynes for a night that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a fantastic night out, this event is set to be one of the highlights of the year.

Join us for a night of fun, music, and unforgettable memories with Joey Essex! Don’t miss out on this epic night! Get your tickets today and get ready to party with Joey Essex at Popworld Milton Keynes!

🎟 CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO BOOK!

🎸THE TARROWS EP RELEASE SHOW - AGES 16+


Time: 19:00 - 23:45

🎸The long anticipated EP from Bedford's finest alt/indie rock band The Tarrows drops on 30/08/24.

Support from Vegas Strip Crawlers, Electric Circus, Henry Birkett & Skelta.
At the legendary Bedford Esquires.

AGES: MINIMUM 16
DOORS OPEN: 7pm

🎟 COST - CLICK THE EVEN LINK TO BOOK
£6 ADVANCE
£8 ON THE DOOR
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🐒Monkey Music Festival, Clophill - Camping available


🥁Monkey Music Festival is a small family friendly festival based at the beautiful holistic Clophill Centre site in the heart of Bedfordshire.

🎤BANDS
We have a fantastic line up of bands and musicians playing over the weekend including:  Sandeep Ravel, Forest of Fools, The Fabulous Red Diesel, Flaming Wet Gurus, Omnivibes, Lulila-Rose, and more. 

😌WORKSHOPS
There will be workshops running throughout the weekend to include: Native American flute workshop,  Capoeira Dance workshop,  Djembe drum workshop,  Mediative sound bath,  Night sky tour, and more. Bands maybe subject to change.

☕️FOOD & DRINK
Food vendors and a tea room will be available on site as well as non alcoholic hot and cold drinks. You are of course welcome to bring your own alcohol if required. 

🐶DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome but we only have limited dog tickets available. Dogs must be on a lead at all times.

ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Stall holders are most welcome. Please contact us at  monkeymusicfestival@gmail.com to book your free slot.  You must be able to provide us with a public liability certificate for your stall.  You and your stall and vehicle will be free. Any additional passengers must pay normal adult price ticket. Only stall confirmed in advance will be allowed on site.

🎟 TICKET PRICE - BOOK VIA THE EVENT LINK

🔸️ALL WEEKEND INCLUDING CAMPING
We are offering an inclusive price for Adult weekend tickets £130.00 including camping pitch. No electric hook up available.

🔸️ONE DAY TICKET
All day tickets for Friday or Saturday or Sunday £45.00

🔸️CAMPER VAN
Camper van tickets additional £10.00 (only 20 tickets available)

🔸️DOG TICKET: £5.00 (only 10 tickets available).

🔸️UNDER 18's FREE WITH PAYING ADULT.


🎊 FREE ENTRY RED FEST - SUMMER EDITION @ RED LION / OLD TOWN, STEVENAGE


Time: 13:00

🎊 End of Summer RED FEST is back !! Fri 30th / Sat 31st August & Sun 1st Sep 2024

A 'FREE ENTRY' weekender live music mini festival at the RED LION, Old Town Stevenage.

WHAT'S  ON?
⭐️17 bands and live acts across the weekend. ⭐️Open air stage in the 400 capacity beer garden. 
⭐️Kids welcome until 6pm if accompanied by an adult.
⭐️Over 18s only after 6pm - license condition ⭐️See flyer for full line up, event times & set times. 

🏖CENTRE:MK, THE FREE INDOOR BEACH IS BACK PLUS OTHER FREE ACTIVITIES!🏖


Time: 09:30 - 18:00

🏖CENTRE:MK, THE FREE INDOOR BEACH IS BACK PLUS OTHER FREE ACTIVITIES!🏖

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)

🧚‍♀️ FIND THE FAIRY DOORS AT PARSONS PARK - LEIGHTON BUZZARD


🧚‍♀️ Parson’s Close Fairy Door Finder
This summer the park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground has been sprinkled with magic and several fairy doors have appeared!

🦔 See if you can find all 10 doors hidden around the park.  Knock on each door and imagine who might live there – is it a mouse, a hedgehog or a fairy?

💦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!

😋 Bedford PENULTIMATE EAT Feast 2024 Pay Day 💰💰


🎶Great Food || Music || Alcohol || Child Friendly || Vegan & Veggie

Street food Event 🎶 🥘 🍷

𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝑬𝑨𝑻 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕

🔸️Friday 30th August 
🔸️ 4-9pm
🔸️ Riverside, Bedford

🇬🇷 Greek - Eat Is Greek

🇯🇲 Jamaican - ONE POT SHACK

🍗 Epic Chicken - Spread Your Wings

🌮 Mexican - Mama's Mexican

🥩 Steak & Chips - Sizzlers Street Food

🇮🇳 Indian Wraps - Hyderabadi Dhaba

🍪 🍰 Loaded brownies, stuffed cookies and cakes - Crumb De La Crėme

🍷 🍺 Full bar 

🥙 EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area, coming together to celebrate good food and great company.
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😀So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town and invest in a new event that Bedford would like to see more of. 

🎄Including a Christmas special evening, for more information on this and any monthly specific updates make sure you follow ‘EAT Feast’ on social media!

⛱️ AT THE BEACH (ages 2-8) - OLDE WATERMILL BARTON - LE - CLAY


🎠 The Olde Watermill’s Summer Beach Party, Paddle Boats & Children’s Vintage Funfair is back!

🏖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

😋 Eat Street MK (Ticket only event) - Bletchley Park


Time: 17:30 - 21:00

After the success of the first Eat Street MK at this venue, Milton Keynes’ biggest, regular street food event returns to the iconic Bletchley Park! Bring blankets and chairs.

Open:
17.30 to 21.00

🐶🚫 NO DOGS ALLOWED

🎶The original idea of Eat Street MK was to bring local street food businesses, the community, friends and family together and this year it celebrates its seventh year.
This special event will showcase a diverse selection of food vendors, all accompanied by music from DJ Danny.

🍧Enjoy delicious street food and sweet treats from some of the best local food vendors, while having a taste of Bletchley Park.

🎟TICKET REQUIRED, SMALL CHARGE,
BOOK TICKETS VIA HE EVENT LINK

There will be a small charge of £1.50 per person aged 12 or over to help cover costs incurred by Bletchley Park, an independent museum and charity, in hosting this event. Each vendor is subject to their own charges.

🌳EXLPLORE PARTS OF THE PARK
Parts of Bletchley Park will be open for you to explore – to taste what is on offer to visitors during the day.

🎮PERFECT PLAYLAND IN SHEFFORD FOR AGES 8-11


Time: 11:00 - 14:00

💙💜💖For The Older Ones! A Safe Place To socialise & chill at Perfect Playland in Shefford, Bedfordshire!  For Some Older Children, Mine Included They Have Not Had Many opportunities to socialise over the summer holidays!

🥰 SOCIALISE BEFORE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL...
With School fast approaching, we hoped this club would help the transition.

☕️PARENTS/CARERS ARE WELCOME TO STAY OR GO
For this reason, we would love to host a safe fun space in our function room upstairs where they can be dropped off or parents/carers can enjoy a hot drink while there older ones chill.

AGES: 8-11

🥪WHAT CAN I BRING?
Just send them with a pack lunch or money to buy lunch and we will provide the rest!

ℹ️ARE THE STAFF DBS CHECKED?
The room will be supervised by DBS checked staff the entire time.

ACTIVITIES
There will be age appropriate activities such as: ⭐️gaming,
⭐️colouring,
⭐️fidgets,
⭐️craft,
⭐️music
⭐️reading
⭐️or just hanging out with other children there own age!

🔸️DATES: Wednesday 28th August - Friday 30th August
🔸️COST: £5 cash on the door
🔸️TIME:11-2pm, feel free to pop in whenever.

🎟 BOOKING INFO:
Please drop us a message on Instagram or Facebook (FB page is on the event link)

🎡GUMBLES FUNFAIR UNLIMITED RIDES BEDFORD


🙆‍♀️ Gumbles Fun Fair is back with unlimited rides for kids in Bedford!

DATES
🔸️Friday 30th August 
🔸️Saturday 31st August
🔸️Sunday 01st September

CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12pm - 3pm
⭐3.15pm - 6.15pm

PRICE
🔸️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
🔸️Adult (spectator): £1

🍔FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court

INFO FOR THIS EVENT
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair 

❗️Please note, ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc❗️

🗺LOCATION 
Goldington Green
Goldington Road
Bedford
MK40 3SA

🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.

🐰FREE Summer in Hemel - Animal Adventure


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🐐Join us for an Animal Adventure at Hemel Town Centre! Bringing the wonders of the animal kingdom to Hemel, this event is perfect for animal lovers of all ages.

Get ready for a day packed with fun, creativity, and unforgettable experiences!

⭐️Face Painting: Transform into your favourite animal with our talented face painters!
⭐️Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity run wild with animal-themed arts and crafts activities.
⭐️Animal Mascots: Meet and greet our friendly animal mascots roaming the event!
⭐️Animal Encounter and Handling Experience: Get up close and personal with a variety of amazing animals. Learn fascinating facts and even handle some of these incredible creatures.

😀This is a free event open to everyone. Bring your family and friends for a day full of adventure and discovery in the heart of Hemel! 

💦FREE SPLASH PARK & PLAY AREA LETCHWORTH


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

🌞Whatsup Bedfordshire recommendation:
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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🍕🍹Bottomless Pizza and Cocktails night - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 19:00 - 21:00

🥂Due to popular demand we have decided to hold another bottomless Pizza and cocktails night. Come along and enjoy all you can eat as pizza and all you can drink cocktails.

HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ Come in and we will serve you all our pizzas on the menu in rotation.
2️⃣ We will also serve you all our cocktails in rotation so you’re able to try them all.

PRICE: £39.50 per person  - 7pm till 9pm

HOW TO BOOK:
1️⃣ To book, go to the event link.
2️⃣ You will need to pay £5 per table
3️⃣ Please put the word 'bottomless cocktails' in the notes of your booking

DRINKS INFORMATION
🍹Please note that we will start serving new drinks from your arrival at 7pm, cocktails we serve on rotation so we decide which ones you are served. 

🍹The last drink will be at 8:45 pm. 

🥂If you would prefer to have bottomless wines, processo or  beers instead, just let the waiting staff know on your arrival. 
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🤣Comedy Night at The Burrow - August 2024


Time: 19:00

Time: 07:00 PM
💥HALF PRICE TICKETS - JUST £7.25 PER PERSON*
Enjoy huge savings this August with 50% off all tickets for our next Comedy Night in the Burrow at the Blues!

Join us on Friday 30th August for another hilarious evening featuring Britain's only deaf comedian, Steve Day plus support from Ant Dewson and David Luck

😋Food from Chicken George available on the night and a fully stocked bar!

TIME
Doors: 7pm
First performance: 8pm

🦄 FREE Unicake Roadshow Gadebridge Splash Park (free) - Hemel Hempstead


Time: 11:00

All activities are free of charge. Just drop in and enjoy the fun!
Author Red will be introducing her enchanting new book, Unicake at three special roadshows this summer.

🧁Unicake follows the adventures of a charming unicorn who discovers the joy of cake, learns about tummy aches, and ultimately understands the importance of a balanced diet. This heart-warming story is perfect for young readers and their families.

ROADSHOW ACTIVITIES
📖 Storytelling – as Red brings the story of Unicake to life
🦋 Face painting - transform into your favourite mythical creatures
🖍 Arts and crafts- enjoy creative arts and crafts, inspired by the Unicake book. 

💦 Don't forget the Free splash park to make the most of your day, remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes for the kiddies!

🐍Animal Experience - Woburn Sands Emporium


🦉The team from the Animal Experience are back for Summer holidays with a selection of their rare and unusual animals giving talks all about them and letting you hold or stroke them!

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.  

Tickets: £6.99 each  per adult, per child
Suggested age: 4 years up

CHOOSE A TIME WITH AVAILABILITY:
  1. 11:00am
  2. 12:00pm
  3. 1:00pm
  4. 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

🎶 SUMMER SPECIAL SING ALONG FOR BABY & TODDLERS- Bedford


Time: 13:45 - 14:45

Details
All our usual Share a Smile fun with dancing, singing & music, plus we'll be welcoming older children & siblings as its the holidays!

Baby & Toddler cost:
Book tickets online using the event link.
£2 per child
Adults: Free

Instructions
Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits included
Free Parking is available at Charter House (the allocated parking area is accessed between Charter House & Kimbolton Lodge) What3Words location.

🌳 FREE ROXTON MAZE AT ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

👀 A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE!
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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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🔥 Back To The Future (PG) Outdoor cinema at Russell Park, Bedford

Friday 30 August 2024

Time: 20:00

🔥Step back in time with the classic 1980s film, Back to the Future, at our outdoor cinema event. Follow the adventures of Marty McFly as he travels back in time to the 1950s and navigates the challenges of altering future events.

With a captivating story, unforgettable characters, and a rocking soundtrack, this film is perfect for a fun night out under the stars. Don’t miss your chance to experience this beloved movie on the big screen in a unique and nostalgic setting.

BOOKING
Grab your tickets now on the event link and get ready to go on a time-traveling journey with Back to the Future. Check out other films that ate showing at Russell Park, Bedford too!

COST:
🔸️Standard Ticket
£15.00 + £0.75 fee
🔸️Popcorn, Prosecco and Deckchair package for two
£60.00 + £3.00 fee
Admits 2. Includes two adult tickets, prosecco on arrival and two traditional deckchairs positioned at the front of the screening
Options
❗️SOLD OUT - Beanbag Hire - Relax on one of our comfortable beanbags
🔸️Deckchair Hire - Prime positioning with one of our traditional deckchairs
£6.50 + £0.33 fee

🏖 🎶 Oasis Bedford Beach Party!


Time: 18:00

😎 Let’s bring the summer season to a close with a beach pool party to remember. On the day you can enjoy the Leisure Pool, Lazy River, Flumes and Waves, followed by food, Drinks and DJ playing all the summer classics!

🔸️Date: Friday 30th August
🔸️Time: 6pm till late
🔸️Location: Oasis Beach Pool

🏀 Activities: Pool Volleyball and other water based games
😋 Food/Drink: Included
🎧 Entertainment: DJ playing the very best Summer anthems!

Cost - You can purchase tickets via the event link.
🔸️
Society member £10
🔸️Non-society member £15

Note: Join the GLL Society and get this event for FREE!

ℹ️ For more information please contact:
 alex.cunningham@gll.org