🦎 55 minute hands on close encounter experience for children (aged 3+) including reptiles, invertebrates and mammals.

*Unfortunately under 3's are unable to participate and we kindly ask adults to leave the animal holding to the children to ensure every child in the session has a go!  Thank you for your understanding.

COST
1 adult & 1 child - £9.00
1 adult & 2 children - £16.00
Extra adult - £2.00 per adult

SESSIONS
9am - 9.55am
10.05am - 11am
11.15am - 12.10pm
1pm - 1.55pm - (SEN session)
2.05pm - 3pm

FOOD & DRINK
Drinks, crisps, cookies and ice lollies available to purchase after your session

🌸 Its OPEN WEDNESDAY Come by and see how the grass has grown, blossoms bloomed and history has been revealed.  There is always something new going on a t the Walled Garden at Luton Hoo, and at this time of the year there is usually something wonderful to take home from the garden shop.

🎫 No need to pre book! Just pay at the Garden Gate.

☕ HOT & COLD FOOD & DRINK AT THE WOODYARD COFFEE SHOP:
With lunch at the Woodyard Coffee Shop - What more can you ask for - That's Wednesday sorted!

PRICE (Garden tour with entry)
Adults: £7.50 
Children: £2.50, 
Under 5's: FREE
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🥂 Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts, at Froth’N’ Elbow, Dunstable, on Wednesday 21st of August 2024, to paint our theme… ‘Turtley Awesome’!

🐢 Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks! It’s all about fun! Get yourself a drink from the bar, settle down to your canvas and unleash your inner Van Gogh!

😃 DONT WORRY IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT EXPERIENCE
It doesn’t matter if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school, our artist will walk you through creating your masterpiece. You’ll be delighted as your blank canvas transforms in just a few hours, made all the better by good company, music, and a glass of wine or two! You don’t need to bring anything apart from yourself…

🎶 A Brush Party is not a traditional painting class – Music is played throughout the event.

🖼 WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING
A quality canvas, all the paint you need, brushes, aprons, and the environment for you to have a great night out. <

We are not sticklers, we are all for you mixing it up a bit – I
f you feel confident, you can interpret our instruction any way you wish – Maybe you’d like to change the colours to suit your décor? We love it when you go ‘rogue’, we might even learn a few a tricks!

Although we provide aprons, it might be worth wearing old clothes (just in case).

TIME INFO
⭐️Get there for 6:45pm
⭐️Starts at 7pm
⭐️Ends around 10pm

PRICE: £33pp
(Click the event link to book)


Please note:  Your ticket price does not include food or drinks. Drinks can be purchased from the bar and food is also available up to 9pm. 

We look forward to seeing you for a great night out. Age restriction: 

Strictly over 16 (18 at some venues). 

In the event you are unable to attend please refer to our Cancellation Policy 

🏍We hope to see plenty of you tonight at our Amici Coffee BIKER NIGHT from 6pm - 9pm! 

⭐️Weather looks good, food & drink is always delicious and you all bring the amazing vibes! 

🍔We’ve got a list of burgers, mac & cheese, loaded fries, beautiful cake and coffee as well as much more.
You don’t need to worry about booking for our biker nights because we have a large car park that stretches right the way around our cafe & grill and we also have a drive thru and further parking if required. There’s lots of indoor and outdoor seating too so you’ll always be catered for.

Meet you at the Cafe & Grill later?! 😉

#amicicoffee #bikernight #bikerevent #bikerlife #bikergram #motorbiker #motorbikemeet #bikemeet

🍿In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain- turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell), Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls — Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run. Directors: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage.

⭐ Adult: £5.45 (+ £1.00 fees)

⭐ Child: £4.20 (+ £1.00 fees)
⭐ Consession: £4.20 (+ £1.00)

🔸️DOORS OPEN: 13.15PM
🔸️FILM STARTS: 14:00PM

Bedford Borough Council is launching August Activity Days, a free event designed to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for residents of all ages.No booking required just turn up!

⭐️Taking place on : Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 August
⭐️From 10am - 4pm 
⭐️Where? Harpur Square, Bedford.

The event promises something for everyone. The two-day extravaganza will feature a wide range of free activities, including:
💃dance,
🧘‍♀️fitness, and sports sessions.

From street dance to yoga, body combat to pickleball, there will be something to suit all tastes and abilities.

SEN SESSIONS
The first hour of each day will be dedicated to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), offering inclusive activities for all ages, plus there’ll be a rhyme time for young children too. In addition to the physical activities, a Health Village will provide information and advice on health and wellbeing.

Visitors can learn about the Healthwise programme, learn how to access blood pressure checks, and find out more about mental health support.


WEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST
🏈Zone A: 10am-10:45am *Multi Skills and Rugby Skills* provide by Bedford Blues Foundation and *Sensory Circuits* provided by Bedford Borough
Local Offer aimed at SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
🏃‍♂️Zone B: 10:00am - 10:45am - *Free running and Parkour* aimed at SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Provided by Spiral Freerun.
🧘‍♀️Zone A: - 11:00am -11:45  *Seated Yoga* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Lauren Aimée Yoga
🏃‍♀️Zone B: 11am - 4pm - *Free running and Parkour* aimed at all ages and abilities
🧘‍♀️Zone A: 12:00pm-12:45pm - *Yoga* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Better, Bedford Leisure Facilities
💃Zone A: 1-1:45 - *Line Dancing* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Mike’s Line Dancing
🕺Zone A - 2:00pm - 2:45pm - *Street Dance* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Kinetic Vibes Dance Academy
💃Zone A - 3:00pm - 3:45 pm - *Bollywood Dance* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Nritham Dance Academy

THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST
🏈Zone A: 10-10:45  *Multi Skills and Rugby Skills* provide by Bedford Blues Foundation and *Sensory Circuits* provided by Bedford Borough Local Offer aimed at SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
🏃‍♂️Zone B: 10-10:45  *Free running and Parkour* aimed at SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Provided by Spiral Freerun.
🎼Zone A: 11-11:45  *Rhyme time* aimed at 6 year olds and under provide by Bedford Central Library
🏃‍♀️Zone B:  - 11am-4pm - *Free running and Parkour* aimed at all ages and abilities
🥊Zone A - 12-12:45 - *Body Combat* aimed at 16+ and all abilities provide by Better, Bedford Leisure Facilities
🕺Zone A - 1-1:45 - *Street Dance* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Kinetic Vibes Dance Academy
🏃‍♀️Zone A - 2-2:15 / 2:15-2:30 / 2:30-2:45 - *3 x 15 mins Circuit Training* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Anytime Fitness
🏃‍♀️Zone A 3-3:45 - *Fun Games and Multi Activity Skills* aimed at all ages and abilities provide by Sports Development Unit, Bedford Borough Council All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

ℹ️ For more information, please click on the event link.

🤹‍♂️Flitwick FREE Circus Workshop 21st and 22nd August 2024 

Join The Black Sheep Collective CIC this Summer Holiday for two fun filled days of Circus workshops! Try out some awesome circus skills such as plate spinning, hula hooping, juggling, poi and much more.

AGES:
Suitable for kids over 4 and adults can join in too.
No one is too old for circus fun!

✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP - ALTHOUGH PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ON THE EVENT LINK
There is no need to book, just turn up and ask one of our instructors to have a go.
Did we mention it's free for anyone to attend?

*PLEASE NOTE
Please note that this event is subject to availability on the day due to the venue capacity 

Children MUST be accompanied by an Adult 

👀 A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE BLOG...

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

#whatsupbedfordshire 
#whatdealz 
#maze 
#FREE 
#daysoutwithkids 
#halftermfun 
#bedfordshire 
#bedford

🌞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)

#howardspark 
#SplashPark 
#bedfordshire 
#Hertfordshire 
#letchworth 
#whatsupbedfordshire 
#freekidsfun

🧙‍♂️ A bit of magic with Krisgar... Krisgar’s back again with his popular magic & puppet show for the whole family. Join award winning Krisgar and sidekick Tricky Teddy for a magical morning at the Forest Centre in Marston Mortaine.

Krisgar is one of Bedfordshire's leading Magicians; young modern and full of energy children relate to him much easier than many other entertainers. Krisgar's fast paced and interactive show's are guaranteed to hold your children in amazement!

⭐ SUITABLE FOR AGES: 4+.
⭐ PRICE: £5 per participating child.
⭐ TICKETS: Click onto the event link to purchase tickets 

🧒Our messy play sessions are the perfect opportunity for your little ones to get as messy as they want, without making the house a mess!

With a variety of different themes on offer each week, these sessions are all about getting stuck in and making as much mess as possible. Watch your little ones explore their senses and their imagination come to life!

🙈 TIP:
Remember to bring some extra clothes & towels they may get a little messy

COST:
£4.99 (Which includes one adult per child)

🏞WELCOME TO JORDANS MILL, A FOOD HERITAGE ATTRACTION SITUATED ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER IVEL IN BIGGLESWADE.

🏃‍♀️Get ready to unleash your inner athlete and join in the fun with our Summer Games Trail! 
Sprint, Balance, Limbo, Jump and Sail your way through the 10 mini challenges at each trail point, noting your score on the trail sheet as you go along. 

🏆Add up your scores at the end and head to the Mill Shop for your prize!

 

🔸️Dates: Saturday 20th July - Sunday 1st September (open 7 days a week throughout the holidays).
🔸️Times: Between 9:30am to 3:30pm
🔸️Cost: £4 per child, includes a prize!

FOOD & DRINK
There is a cafe open untill 4pm with a great varied menu 
overlooking the stunning views of the River Ivel.
Plus a farmshop onsite.

🖼 The Pavilion Café, Bedford Park - Purchase includes session fee and voucher to spend at the café during your session. Shapes available to choose and purchase on the day.

COST: £5.00

🎫 CLICK ON THE EVENT LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS

ℹ️ ABOUT BEE&BOTTLE CERAMICS
The Bee&Bottle Ceramics Mobile painting studio, here for individual painters, groups and workshops, pop up stands and private events in Bedford and beyond.
Our services bring together craft skills, artistic inspiration and functional creativity; whether you are technically minded or artistic we have an opportunity for you to get involved and love the things you make.
We create brilliant experiences that go beyond decorating a shape. They are a chance, to relax, connect and experiment, as well as create something unique that you will love.
We help you to release your ideas, and then fire them for you to keep forever
Browse our shop, book an event or order a voucher through our website

🏖 Hitchin beach returns! Located in the Market Place from 6th - 26th August, children will be able to bring their buckets and spades to play in the sand. Come down and enjoy the fun! - 10am - 4pm each day

💦 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

🧚‍♀️ 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!