🌳 Guided health walks take place fortnightly on Thursdays at Harrold Odell Country Park. Free!

They start at 10:30am, meeting at the woodland entrance of the Dragonfly Café and last about an hour. Each walk is led by a trained leader.

The walks are usually within the Country Park, occasionally in Harrold village, with an annual bluebell walk in nearby woods (conditions permitting). Café and toilets available, parking free (but a donation is suggested – goes to the upkeep of the Park). There are no stiles but it may occasionally be slightly muddy.

👩‍⚕️ BENEFITS
Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes and depression. Why not come and try it for yourself?

ℹ️ For more information, email us at: harroldhealthwalk@outlook.com

🗓 2026 DATES
July 16th
July 30th
August 13th
August 27th
September 10th
September 24th
October 8th
October 22nd
November 5th
November 19th
December 3rd
December 17th
December 31st

📖 Take a break from the everyday and join us for Tea Time Tales, a delightful afternoon of storytelling, local history, and good company in Dunstable from 2.30pm to 4pm at Grove House.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Organised by the Dunstable Town Guides, each session offers fascinating stories and lively conversation, all served with a warm cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments.

Come along, relax, and enjoy an afternoon filled with tales, tea, and friendship.

📍LOCATION
Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF

🎟 BOOKING - £6.00

You  book via the event link.
Call Priory House on 01582 891420 if you experience any issues with booking tickets online, they can book tickets for on your behalf.

🗓 2026 DATES & TALE DESCRIPTION
▪️10 September - Bedford from Victoria to WW2, by Bob Ricketts

▪️24 September - Dunstable's Augustinian Priory 1120 to 1540, by Hugh Garrod

▪️8 October - Tigers to the Taj Mahal, Adventures in India, by Wilf Powell

▪️22 October - Red Cloud’s War how the West was lost, by Andy Gibbs

▪️5 November  - What did the parrot say? The first world currency, by Trevor Owens

▪️19 November - The Skylon at the 1951 Festival of Britain, by Stephen Williams

▪️3 December - The Fishing Fleet -by Jean Yates

▪️17 December  - ‘Oh yes it is, oh no it isn’t’ a History of the Pantomime by Ann Ledger

⚽️ A comprehensive behind the scenes tour of the Kenilworth Road Stadium, Luton for 2026. Conducted by knowledgeable members of Hatters Heritage.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday's
▪️From 20th August - 17th December

⚽️ TOUR TIMES
▪️10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
▪️11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

🅿️ PARKING
You can park in the Maple Road car park at the top of Oak Road.

Please use the main reception entrance that is accessible from the car park.

Entrance is not available from the Kenilworth Road end.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £15.00
▪️Children Under 12:£10.00
(Under 12's not admitted to Bobbers Gantry)
▪️Member: £10.00
(Hatters Heritage & list members)

🎅 A new Santa’s Grotto Experience filled with festive magic and interactive activities is coming to Willington Garden Centre in Bedford this year.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️21st - 22nd November
▪️28th - 29th November
▪️3rd - 8th December
▪️10th - 24th December

☃️ EVENT DETAILS
The premium grotto event takes children on a thrilling Christmas journey through three different winter wonderland rooms to meet Santa and his elves.

First stop is the North Pole where Reindeer Ronnie will help little ones make reindeer food for Christmas Eve. The elves will join in the fun with a special festive dance and sing-a-long.

Then it’s time to step through the curtains into Santa’s Grotto to share Christmas wish lists and capture the moment with a keepsake photograph. Each child then has the chance to choose their own gift from the Present Room which is brimming with toys for all ages.

The adventure then moves into Mrs Christmas’ Kitchen where children can decorate their own gingerbread house cookie to take home with them.

🧑‍🎄 SEN SANTA GROTTO EXPERIENCE
To help make our Grotto experience as accessible as possible to any families who may require any additional support, we are offering an exclusive SEN session.
This session will be the same unique Grotto experience you would expect from Frosts, with some small adaptations in the way of smaller groups of people, reduced lighting and sound and less display furniture making it easily accessible for all.

🗓 2026 SEN DATES:
▪️Sunday 22nd November
▪️Sunday 29th November
▪️Sunday 6th December
▪️Sunday 13th December
▪️Sunday 20th December

🎟 TICKET COST:
Prices from £6.50 to £100.00

✨️ Experience an all-new Illuminated experience at Ashridge House, inspired by the beloved Christmas poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore.

🗓 2026 OPENING DATES
▪️20th - 22nd November
▪️26th - 29th November
▪️2nd - 6th December
▪️9th - 24th December
▪️26th - 31st December
▪️1st - 2nd January 2027

🕓 TIMES
The first entry varies between 4pm & 4.30pm and the last entry varies between 7.30pm & 8pm, depending on your chosen visit date.

🌟 EVENT DETAILS
Follow a reimagined trail through the historic Ashridge Estate, where enchanting light, sound and storytelling bring festive wonder to life at every turn.

As Hertfordshire's largest Christmas light trail, Illuminated 2026 unveils brand-new installations, spectacular projection transforming the House, and immersive moments designed to delight all ages.

🎁 MARKET
Before or after your journey, explore our expanded and newly located Christmas market, featuring seasonal treats, warming drinks and Christmas shopping.

👣 HOW LONG WILL THE TRAIL TAKE?
You can explore the trail at your own pace, enjoying the installations as quickly or slowly as you like. On average, the trail will take approximately 60-75 minutes.

ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
This outdoor event features light installations placed at various points around our Grade II* listed gardens. We have taken every step to make as many areas as possible accessible to visitors. However, due to the scale and nature of the gardens and grounds, we cannot always guarantee full accessibility. 

Please be aware the trail includes bright flashing lights, busy crowds, music & pyrotechnics.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
▪️Wednesday & Thursday's

🎟 TICKET COST FROM:
▪️Adult: £24.50
▪️Child (4-16): £15.40
▪️Senior (65+): £22.00
▪️Family of 4: £72.00
▪️Under 4's: FREE
▪️Carer: FREE

*Prices vary by date and time. Peak, standard, and off-peak rates apply.

✨️ When night falls, Delapré Abbey’s grounds and woodland come to life this winter 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️27 November - 30 November
▪️2 December - 24 December
▪️27 December - 31 December
▪️2 January 2027

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a never-before-seen trail, explore a brand new route filled with enchanting new displays, a mesmerising soundscape and plenty of interactive installations to delight all ages! The trail is just over 1 mile long.

Plus
🔥 Marshmallow toasting
🌭 Independent food vendors
🍷 Mulled wine & frosty biers
🍫 Hot chocolate
🎿 Mini chalets
♿️ Accessible trail
🐕‍🦺 Dog friendly and more…!

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Parking for the light trail is £10, with £1 of this going towards the Delapré Abbey Trust.
Blue badge holders will receive free car parking, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE. Please bring your blue badge with you. When parking is not available during the booking process, this means that it is fully booked. Please seek alternative parking options.

FAQ'S

🎟 TICKET COST FROM:
▪️Super Off Peak from £12.50
▪️Off Peak from £14.00
▪️Standard from: £16.50
▪️Peak from: £19.00