🧱 Bedford Brick Festival 2025 at The John Bunyan Centre, Bedford
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🧱 Bedford Brick Festival is happening for the first time in John Bunyan Sports & Fitness - perfect for every LEGO fan!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Brick Festival celebrates all things LEGO! With amazing creations to see, activities and competitions to take part in and traders selling rare, retired and new sets, loose bricks and minifigures, it's a fun day out for fans of all ages!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus a dedicated building area.
Book now to guarantee your preferred time slot.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Brick Festival celebrates all things LEGO! With amazing creations to see, activities and competitions to take part in and traders selling rare, retired and new sets, loose bricks and minifigures, it's a fun day out for fans of all ages!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus a dedicated building area.
Book now to guarantee your preferred time slot.
TICKET PRICES:
🎟 Early (10am) Entry: £13 per person.
Early Entry includes an exciting extra hour of LEGO fun and a free LEGO gift for every Early Entry ticket holder!
🎟 Standard Entry:
▪️Adults: £7
▪️Children: £5
▪️Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children): £18
▪️Under 5s gain admission for free (they DO NOT need a ticket) with a paying adult.
🫶 NOTE FOR CARERS: Carers do not require a ticket, they gain free entry with a ticket holder who requires assistance.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 364 481
🎟 Early (10am) Entry: £13 per person.
Early Entry includes an exciting extra hour of LEGO fun and a free LEGO gift for every Early Entry ticket holder!
🎟 Standard Entry:
▪️Adults: £7
▪️Children: £5
▪️Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children): £18
▪️Under 5s gain admission for free (they DO NOT need a ticket) with a paying adult.
🫶 NOTE FOR CARERS: Carers do not require a ticket, they gain free entry with a ticket holder who requires assistance.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 364 481
25 other events on this day
🚂 Marsworth Steam & Classic Rally 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🚂 Over 25 full sized steam engines, and 10 miniatures! Steam fans will be thrilled with the authentic results and attention to detail our full-size and miniature engine owners uphold.
✈️ FLY PAST
We are extremely excited to announce the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be carrying out a FLYPAST at this year's rally to include two Spitfire! Keep your eyes peeled for more details including timings!
*Please note this is subject to weather conditions on the day.
Hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles will be gleaming at Marsworth too, including some very impressive cars, tractors, commercials and military vehicles.
Stunning exhibits aside, there will also be an abundance of activities to keep all entertained and we’ve got more than enough to keep the young and not-so-young happy! – For the little ones and the young at heart the children’s vintage fairground is always a success, and throughout the day there will be various events in the arena, some enabling audience participation! Our live band, Pickled Tink, are back by popular request.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔸️Live Music
🔸️Family Entertainment
🔸️Beer tent - with local real ales
🔸️Stalls Galore!
🔸️Charity Fundraising
🔸️Arena Entertainment
🔸️Crafts
🔸️Working Models
🔸️Ice Creams
🔸️Popcorn
🔸️Candy Floss
🔸️Fish & Chips
🔸️Tea, Snacks & Homemade Treats
🧒 For the kids...
🔸️Face Painting
🔸️Tring Fire Engine*
🔸️Steam Engine Rides
🔸️Bouncy Castle & Slide
🔸️Kiddies Fairground Fun
🔸️and MUCH More
🍻 FOOD & DRINK
No belly should go unfed with a range of gourmet treats to suit snackers and larger appetites alike. The Beer and Tea tents will be on hand with a selection of Local Real Ales and hefty slabs of cake, all accompanied by live music. Stalls will be here, there and everywhere too!
💖 CHARITY
While we know you’ll be having a blast, proceeds from the day help very worthy causes and go towards supporting local charities and community projects in need of a helping hand. In 24th year, our Steam and Classic Vehicle Rally has been running, an impressive amount of money has been raised and it would make our day if this year the total exceeded last year’s charity bounty of £25,000 Can we beat it? With your help we can!
This years Rally promises to be the biggest to date, along with more space, and an ALL NEW LAYOUT! Our regulars along with many new trade stalls, new rides, attractions, as well as additional arena and sideshow entertainment. Don’t miss this great family day out, put the date in your diary, tell all your friends and treat Dad to a fun day out this Fathers Day!
🎟 ENTRY FEE - pre booking NOT required, tickets are available on the gate
▪️Adults: £10.00
▪️Children: £5.00
✈️ FLY PAST
We are extremely excited to announce the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be carrying out a FLYPAST at this year's rally to include two Spitfire! Keep your eyes peeled for more details including timings!
*Please note this is subject to weather conditions on the day.
Hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles will be gleaming at Marsworth too, including some very impressive cars, tractors, commercials and military vehicles.
Stunning exhibits aside, there will also be an abundance of activities to keep all entertained and we’ve got more than enough to keep the young and not-so-young happy! – For the little ones and the young at heart the children’s vintage fairground is always a success, and throughout the day there will be various events in the arena, some enabling audience participation! Our live band, Pickled Tink, are back by popular request.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔸️Live Music
🔸️Family Entertainment
🔸️Beer tent - with local real ales
🔸️Stalls Galore!
🔸️Charity Fundraising
🔸️Arena Entertainment
🔸️Crafts
🔸️Working Models
🔸️Ice Creams
🔸️Popcorn
🔸️Candy Floss
🔸️Fish & Chips
🔸️Tea, Snacks & Homemade Treats
🧒 For the kids...
🔸️Face Painting
🔸️Tring Fire Engine*
🔸️Steam Engine Rides
🔸️Bouncy Castle & Slide
🔸️Kiddies Fairground Fun
🔸️and MUCH More
🍻 FOOD & DRINK
No belly should go unfed with a range of gourmet treats to suit snackers and larger appetites alike. The Beer and Tea tents will be on hand with a selection of Local Real Ales and hefty slabs of cake, all accompanied by live music. Stalls will be here, there and everywhere too!
💖 CHARITY
While we know you’ll be having a blast, proceeds from the day help very worthy causes and go towards supporting local charities and community projects in need of a helping hand. In 24th year, our Steam and Classic Vehicle Rally has been running, an impressive amount of money has been raised and it would make our day if this year the total exceeded last year’s charity bounty of £25,000 Can we beat it? With your help we can!
This years Rally promises to be the biggest to date, along with more space, and an ALL NEW LAYOUT! Our regulars along with many new trade stalls, new rides, attractions, as well as additional arena and sideshow entertainment. Don’t miss this great family day out, put the date in your diary, tell all your friends and treat Dad to a fun day out this Fathers Day!
🎟 ENTRY FEE - pre booking NOT required, tickets are available on the gate
▪️Adults: £10.00
▪️Children: £5.00
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🎊 Fathers Day BBQ 2025 at MK11 - Live Acoustic Music & BBQ in the Beer Garden
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🔥🍔 Father's Day BBQ at MK11 in Milton Keynes. Family friendly.
▪️Doors: 12pm–9pm
▪️BBQ & Live Music: 1pm–6pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Celebrate Father's Day in style—bring the whole family (and your furry friends) to MK11 on Sunday, 15th June 2025 for an afternoon of chilled acoustic tunes, mouth-watering BBQ classics, and refreshing drinks in our beautiful beer garden!
🐶 DOGS
Dog friendly, Doggy hydratio
Relax, soak up the vibes, and treat Dad to the day he deserves. ☀️😎
▪️Doors: 12pm–9pm
▪️BBQ & Live Music: 1pm–6pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Celebrate Father's Day in style—bring the whole family (and your furry friends) to MK11 on Sunday, 15th June 2025 for an afternoon of chilled acoustic tunes, mouth-watering BBQ classics, and refreshing drinks in our beautiful beer garden!
🐶 DOGS
Dog friendly, Doggy hydratio
Relax, soak up the vibes, and treat Dad to the day he deserves. ☀️😎
🎊 FREE Family Fun Day at Milton Keynes Museum, Wolverton 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🍻 Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council, along with Milton Keynes Museum welcome you to a fabulous Family Fun Day, with a host of free games, activities and live entertainment from the bandstand. Food stalls and a beer tent is available - It promises to be a great family day out.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔸️Live Entertainment
🔸️Games
🔸️Activities
🔸️Food Stalls
🔸️Beer Tent
🎟 Entry is FREE !
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔸️Live Entertainment
🔸️Games
🔸️Activities
🔸️Food Stalls
🔸️Beer Tent
🎟 Entry is FREE !
🚂 Father's Day Ridgeway Run HCVS 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚘 The Annual Ridgeway Run for Historic Commercial Vehicles will be back here on Father's Day, as usual. The vehicles rally from Henley to us here in Quainton, arriving around 11am, in time for you to admire them all!
Organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (South Midlands area), we are always pleased to welcome their members together with their commercial vehicles at this popular rally when, usually, around 60-80 historic vehicles are on display.
🛤 EVENT DETAILS
Visitors to the railway on this special Father's Day are given a real treat to admire all the beautiful vehicles taking part in the rally, which has been coming here on Father's Day for over 40 years!
Plus, enjoy everything that we usually have on offer as well... including steam train rides, miniature train rides (£1.50 each - under 3s are free), visit the railway museum, travelling post office and model railway; plus, visitor centre, café and gift shop.
Set in a 25-acre site amid beautiful countryside, with its stunning, glass-roofed Visitor Centre taking centre stage. There’s also our large Museum full of railway artefacts large and small!
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
🅿️ Parking
Organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (South Midlands area), we are always pleased to welcome their members together with their commercial vehicles at this popular rally when, usually, around 60-80 historic vehicles are on display.
🛤 EVENT DETAILS
Visitors to the railway on this special Father's Day are given a real treat to admire all the beautiful vehicles taking part in the rally, which has been coming here on Father's Day for over 40 years!
Plus, enjoy everything that we usually have on offer as well... including steam train rides, miniature train rides (£1.50 each - under 3s are free), visit the railway museum, travelling post office and model railway; plus, visitor centre, café and gift shop.
Set in a 25-acre site amid beautiful countryside, with its stunning, glass-roofed Visitor Centre taking centre stage. There’s also our large Museum full of railway artefacts large and small!
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
🅿️ Parking
We have a large, hardstanding car park and disabled spaces. On special event days there is also an overflow car parking field. All parking is free of charge.
♿️ FAQ INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY
♿️ FAQ INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): FREE !
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children): £30.00
☎️ Phone: 01296 655 720
🫖 ⛴️ Special Afternoon Tea Cruise (Ages 16+) - Bedford
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £42.50
⛴️ EVENT DETAILS
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
🥃WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
🌳 Discover abundant wildlife and view the picturesque countryside from a whole new angle, looking out through large picture windows or standing out on the John Bunyan Bow.
Includes
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
Highlights
⭐️Afternoon Tea from Crème Brew Lait
⭐️Treat yourself by adding a mini prosecco to your ticket (over 18's only)
🥂 ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO: £4.50
🚫 Excludes
Additional food and drink (a drink can be added at an additional cost or purchased at the bar)
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
🎊 Luton TurkFest 2025 at Stockwood Park, Luton(Free entry)
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
🎊 Every year in the UK, we proudly organise a traditional Turkish Festival to promote the rich cultural heritage of Türkiye, preserve our values, strengthen community bonds, and uplift the spirits of our people. Once again, we are excited to welcome you to this vibrant celebration!
Held in Stockwood Park in the city of Luton, this major event is organised by the Luton Turkish Education and Culture Centre with the generous support of our sponsors. The festival offers a colorful journey into Turkish culture for both local and international guests.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Each year, our festival welcomes between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors — not only from Luton but from all across the UK. The event continues to grow with vibrant participation from both Turkish citizens and friends of other nationalities.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for another unforgettable festival, filled with joy, culture, and community spirit! Our festival brings together culture and tourism with a wide variety of activities, including:
😋 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️Delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine and regional specialties
🔸️Turkish coffee and Turkish delight
🔸️Traditional treats like cotton candy, paper halva, bici bici, corn on the cob, and stuffed baked potatoes (kumpir)
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
⭐️ A live Ottoman military band (Mehter) performance
⭐️ Folk Dance
⭐️ Traditional Oba tents, beys, and warriors (Alps) from the Ottoman era
⭐️Turkish classical music, Ney and Oud performances
⭐️ Live performances by traditional Turkish folk poets (Ashiks)
⭐️ Authentic Turkish folk dances
⭐️ Concerts by surprise celebrity artists
⭐️ Choral hymns and theatre performances by children studying at our community center
⭐️ Ottoman-era clothing, costumes, accessories, handwoven textiles, and Ebru (marbling) art
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
✨️ The classic shadow puppets: Hacivat and Karagöz
✨️ Children’s favorite: Rafadan Tayfa
✨️ Special play areas and activities prepared for children
✨️ Arts and crafts
✨️ Play area
✨️ Animation shows featuring beloved childhood characters
Held in Stockwood Park in the city of Luton, this major event is organised by the Luton Turkish Education and Culture Centre with the generous support of our sponsors. The festival offers a colorful journey into Turkish culture for both local and international guests.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Each year, our festival welcomes between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors — not only from Luton but from all across the UK. The event continues to grow with vibrant participation from both Turkish citizens and friends of other nationalities.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for another unforgettable festival, filled with joy, culture, and community spirit! Our festival brings together culture and tourism with a wide variety of activities, including:
😋 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️Delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine and regional specialties
🔸️Turkish coffee and Turkish delight
🔸️Traditional treats like cotton candy, paper halva, bici bici, corn on the cob, and stuffed baked potatoes (kumpir)
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
⭐️ A live Ottoman military band (Mehter) performance
⭐️ Folk Dance
⭐️ Traditional Oba tents, beys, and warriors (Alps) from the Ottoman era
⭐️Turkish classical music, Ney and Oud performances
⭐️ Live performances by traditional Turkish folk poets (Ashiks)
⭐️ Authentic Turkish folk dances
⭐️ Concerts by surprise celebrity artists
⭐️ Choral hymns and theatre performances by children studying at our community center
⭐️ Ottoman-era clothing, costumes, accessories, handwoven textiles, and Ebru (marbling) art
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
✨️ The classic shadow puppets: Hacivat and Karagöz
✨️ Children’s favorite: Rafadan Tayfa
✨️ Special play areas and activities prepared for children
✨️ Arts and crafts
✨️ Play area
✨️ Animation shows featuring beloved childhood characters
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🕺 Elvis live at White Hart in Ampthill Father's Day 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 15:00 - 19:00 Price: £25.00
🕺 Elvis live will be at the White Hart in Ampthill fathers day with Alvin Printwhistle the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show!
🤩 ABOUT:
This is a fundraiser show for Kids in Mind.
If you like rock and roll you will love Alvin.
This is a Father's Day special to put a smile on your Dad's face.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £25 (Including Food)
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ORGANISER ON:
☎️ Phone: 07767615433
☎️ White Hart: 01525 305200
🤩 ABOUT:
This is a fundraiser show for Kids in Mind.
If you like rock and roll you will love Alvin.
This is a Father's Day special to put a smile on your Dad's face.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £25 (Including Food)
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ORGANISER ON:
☎️ Phone: 07767615433
☎️ White Hart: 01525 305200
🍺FREE 1/2 PINT Fathers Day at Aubrey Park Hotel, Redbourn
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🍺FREE 1/2 Pint of IPA for every Dad!! Whether it's Dad, Daddy, Father, Pop, Pa or 'bank of dad', treat yours to a special Father's Day Afternoon Tea filled with delicious sweet and savoury treats, freshly brewed tea, and relaxing atmosphere at Aubrey Park Hotel in Redbourn.
🎟 COST:
▪️Adult: £29.95
▪️Children: £14.95 (12 and under)
▪️Under 3: FREE!
BOOK A TABLE
Call to book now and celebrate Dad in style:
☎️ Phone: 01582 791 500 to reserve.
🎟 COST:
▪️Adult: £29.95
▪️Children: £14.95 (12 and under)
▪️Under 3: FREE!
BOOK A TABLE
Call to book now and celebrate Dad in style:
☎️ Phone: 01582 791 500 to reserve.
📖 FREE - Toby's Tall Tales at The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 14:30
📚 Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery on a creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.
▪️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.
🗓 TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 13th April
▪️Sunday 18th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
▪️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.
🗓 TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 13th April
▪️Sunday 18th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
🍺FREE Pint & Fathers Day Lunch at The Star and Kitchen, Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🍺 Celebrate Fathers Day at The Star, Heather & Reach, Leighton Buzzard and get a FREE PINT for Dad!
😋 WHAT'S ON THE MENU
Special Menu:
▪️2-Course Meal– £24.95
▪️3-Course Meal– £29.95
(includes a pint for Dad!)
📖 STARTERS
⭐️Chicken Wings–
Coated in BBQ or Buffalo sauce
⭐️Calamari Rings –
Served with garlic mayo
⭐️Chicken & Brandy Pate –
Accompanied by crusty bread
⭐️Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Tart –
Finished with balsamic glaze
📖 MAINS
⭐️Sunday Roast –
Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Gammon, served with all the trimmings
⭐️Rack of Ribs–
Served with fries, slaw, and salad
⭐️Herb-Crusted Salmon–
Accompanied by cheesy dauphinoise and vegetables
⭐️Star Burger –
With cheese and bacon, served with fries and slaw
⭐️Moules Marinière –
Served with frites
📖 DESSERTS
⭐️Chocolate Brownie
⭐️Sticky Toffee Pudding
⭐️Summer Berry Panna Cotta
⭐️Apple & Pear Crumble
(All served with cream or custard)
✅️ BOOKING
£5.00 per person booking deposit required. Food Served 12 - 6pm. Pre Orders available to ensure your choice of food! Phone or email to secure your tables.
☎️ Phone: 01525 798 015
📧 Email: reservations@the-star.pub.co.uk
😋 WHAT'S ON THE MENU
Special Menu:
▪️2-Course Meal– £24.95
▪️3-Course Meal– £29.95
(includes a pint for Dad!)
📖 STARTERS
⭐️Chicken Wings–
Coated in BBQ or Buffalo sauce
⭐️Calamari Rings –
Served with garlic mayo
⭐️Chicken & Brandy Pate –
Accompanied by crusty bread
⭐️Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Tart –
Finished with balsamic glaze
📖 MAINS
⭐️Sunday Roast –
Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Gammon, served with all the trimmings
⭐️Rack of Ribs–
Served with fries, slaw, and salad
⭐️Herb-Crusted Salmon–
Accompanied by cheesy dauphinoise and vegetables
⭐️Star Burger –
With cheese and bacon, served with fries and slaw
⭐️Moules Marinière –
Served with frites
📖 DESSERTS
⭐️Chocolate Brownie
⭐️Sticky Toffee Pudding
⭐️Summer Berry Panna Cotta
⭐️Apple & Pear Crumble
(All served with cream or custard)
✅️ BOOKING
£5.00 per person booking deposit required. Food Served 12 - 6pm. Pre Orders available to ensure your choice of food! Phone or email to secure your tables.
☎️ Phone: 01525 798 015
📧 Email: reservations@the-star.pub.co.uk
🎊 Welcome Ring of Fire Group & Celebrate Father's Day 2025 at Milton Keynes Rugby & Football Club
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
🎉 Celebrate Father’s Day at MKRUFC’s Ring of Fire Welcome Home Party!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Join us at for an action-packed afternoon of fun, food, and festivities as we welcome home our incredible Ring of Fire (RoF) charity bike riders!
🍺 Free Beer for Dad!
Buy any 2 drinks and Dad gets a beer on the house! Limited supply – first come, first served!
🤸♂️ Bouncy Castles Galore
Just £6 for an unlimited bounce wristband – let the kids go wild while you relax!
🎶 Music & Family Vibes
Kick back and enjoy great tunes while soaking up the festive atmosphere.
🐴 Meet the Shetland Ponies!
"Out of Class" is here with Flicker and Folly – come say hello to these adorable guests!
😋 STREET FOOD VENDORS
✨️ The Yorkie Wrap Company – Big flavours, bigger wraps
✨️Malavoglia Pizzas – Authentic, wood-fired goodness
✨️Wings & Strips – Crispy, saucy, finger-lickin’ amazing
✨️Candy Slush – Slushies, popcorn & cotton candy dreams
✨️Scotts Ice Cream Van – Classic treats for a sweet summer day
💙 Support Great Causes
Visit stalls from Willen Hospice and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and learn how you can help make a difference.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Join us at for an action-packed afternoon of fun, food, and festivities as we welcome home our incredible Ring of Fire (RoF) charity bike riders!
🍺 Free Beer for Dad!
Buy any 2 drinks and Dad gets a beer on the house! Limited supply – first come, first served!
🤸♂️ Bouncy Castles Galore
Just £6 for an unlimited bounce wristband – let the kids go wild while you relax!
🎶 Music & Family Vibes
Kick back and enjoy great tunes while soaking up the festive atmosphere.
🐴 Meet the Shetland Ponies!
"Out of Class" is here with Flicker and Folly – come say hello to these adorable guests!
😋 STREET FOOD VENDORS
✨️ The Yorkie Wrap Company – Big flavours, bigger wraps
✨️Malavoglia Pizzas – Authentic, wood-fired goodness
✨️Wings & Strips – Crispy, saucy, finger-lickin’ amazing
✨️Candy Slush – Slushies, popcorn & cotton candy dreams
✨️Scotts Ice Cream Van – Classic treats for a sweet summer day
💙 Support Great Causes
Visit stalls from Willen Hospice and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and learn how you can help make a difference.
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
❗️Did you know we have loyalty cards for both our Buyers and Sellers. Grab yours at the gate!
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️ Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️ There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🚗 Linslade car boot sale opens every Sunday.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
Look forward to seeing you all Sunday and fingers crossed for nice weather.🚗🤞
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
Look forward to seeing you all Sunday and fingers crossed for nice weather.🚗🤞
💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
🧱 Whether you're a lifelong fan, looking for a fun day out or beginning your LEGO® adventure, this museum is a celebration of the colorful blocks that have brought joy to millions of people around the world opening from 5th April 2025 - 29th June 2025.
Our community of builders has worked hard to create some amazing and totally unique LEGO® displays for you to enjoy. Our large builds go beyond just size—they take you on an unforgettable journey through epic themes, from daring pirates and mysterious underwater creatures to the vast galaxy of Star Wars and so much more.
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️Easter Half Term: 5th April - 20th April
▪️Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in April, May & June.
▪️May Half Term: 26th - 30th May
▪️Last day open: Sunday 26th June
🕙 OPENING TIME SESSION SLOTS
Depending on days different slots are available between 10.30am - 5.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16+) : £15.00
▪️Child (5 - 15): £9.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £10.00 per person
▪️ Carers: Free
(For those with proof of disability we will offer a free carers ticket with a full paying admissions ticket)
🤑 COMBO TICKETS
Combined entry to Brickz, Pixel Bunker & National Film & Sci-Fi Museum for the day.
▪️Adult: £32.00
▪️Child: £23.00
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £24.50 per person
Our community of builders has worked hard to create some amazing and totally unique LEGO® displays for you to enjoy. Our large builds go beyond just size—they take you on an unforgettable journey through epic themes, from daring pirates and mysterious underwater creatures to the vast galaxy of Star Wars and so much more.
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️Easter Half Term: 5th April - 20th April
▪️Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in April, May & June.
▪️May Half Term: 26th - 30th May
▪️Last day open: Sunday 26th June
🕙 OPENING TIME SESSION SLOTS
Depending on days different slots are available between 10.30am - 5.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16+) : £15.00
▪️Child (5 - 15): £9.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £10.00 per person
▪️ Carers: Free
(For those with proof of disability we will offer a free carers ticket with a full paying admissions ticket)
🤑 COMBO TICKETS
Combined entry to Brickz, Pixel Bunker & National Film & Sci-Fi Museum for the day.
▪️Adult: £32.00
▪️Child: £23.00
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £24.50 per person
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Sunday 15 June 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Sunday 15 June 2025
Price: £6.00
⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
🐐 Animal Edge Family Fun Day 2025 (Free, tickets needed)
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎊 We would love our clients and contacts to celebrate our 2nd Birthday with us at Animal Edge in Millbrook. Family is to all we do, so we wanted to celebrate with you and yours. So why not come along and bring the family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, children and extended family all welcome.
🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for some fun on the farm. There will be animals to see, games to play as well as some craft activities for the little ones.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Light refreshments are available but we are also encouraging you to bring a picnic (blankets will be provided).
🎟 BOOKING
Tickets are free, just make sure you book a slot via the event link, as numbers are limited.
🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for some fun on the farm. There will be animals to see, games to play as well as some craft activities for the little ones.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Light refreshments are available but we are also encouraging you to bring a picnic (blankets will be provided).
🎟 BOOKING
Tickets are free, just make sure you book a slot via the event link, as numbers are limited.
🏊♂️ Wild Swimming and Sauna option at Waresley Park Estate (Ages 14+)
Sunday 15 June 2025
Price: £10.00
🏊♂️ Nestled within breathtaking parkland and surrounded by the calming sounds of nature, Waresley Park Estate offers a beautiful setting for wild and open water swimming.
▪️AGES: All attendees must be over 14 and under 18's must be supervised by an adult.
💦 ABOUT:
Our wild swimming experience is perfect for solo adventurers, couples, and families alike. Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or simply want to try something new, our experienced and friendly team (including an open water lifeguard) will be on hand to help you make the most of your time in the water.
PLEASE NOTE:
▪️If you’re new to wild swimming and planning to start in the cooler months, we recommend you attend our ‘Introduction to Cold Water Swimming’ Course.
▪️Tow-floats are always required.
▪️Please note dogs are not allowed at the lake. Thank you for your cooperation.
🎟 COST - £10pp
60-minute Wild Swimming (swim only) session £10. All sessions include a hot drink by the fire pit. You can book via the event link, you will find different session times available.
😌 SWIM & SAUNA SESSIONS: £30pp
Combine your swim with the soothing and restorative heat from our luxury lakeside sauna. Please note these sessions are at selected times. For more information, clickhere.
❓️QUESTIONS
▪️Do you have changing facilites?
We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️Do I need to bring my own two float?
We have some tow floats available to borrow if you don’t have your own.
Do you have changing facilites?
We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️What if the weather is bad?
We will still run wild swimming sessions in the rain, however for safety reasons the session might be cancelled during adverse weather conditions like thunderstorms and gale force winds.
▪️Are there toilets at the lake?
We have one portaloo at the lake. The nearest other toilets are at Bean Theory, our on-site coffee shop (approx. 10 minute walk up the hill)
▪️What should I wear for wild swimming?
Everyone is different, so please feel free to wear what feels comfortable for you, be it a swimsuit or wetsuit. Water shoes or socks can be helpful on the lake floor. Please also bring a towel and warm clothes.
🗺 GETTING TO THE LAKE:
On arrival at the estate, please follow the signs to the Bean Theory Car park. Once parked, walk down the gravel track on your left, below the vineyard. After a 5-minute stroll through the estate, your lifeguard will be at the lake to meet you.
ℹ️ FOR ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries regarding wild swimming, please email
📧 Email: lake@waresleyparkestate.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01296 670444
▪️AGES: All attendees must be over 14 and under 18's must be supervised by an adult.
💦 ABOUT:
Our wild swimming experience is perfect for solo adventurers, couples, and families alike. Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or simply want to try something new, our experienced and friendly team (including an open water lifeguard) will be on hand to help you make the most of your time in the water.
PLEASE NOTE:
▪️If you’re new to wild swimming and planning to start in the cooler months, we recommend you attend our ‘Introduction to Cold Water Swimming’ Course.
▪️Tow-floats are always required.
▪️Please note dogs are not allowed at the lake. Thank you for your cooperation.
🎟 COST - £10pp
60-minute Wild Swimming (swim only) session £10. All sessions include a hot drink by the fire pit. You can book via the event link, you will find different session times available.
😌 SWIM & SAUNA SESSIONS: £30pp
Combine your swim with the soothing and restorative heat from our luxury lakeside sauna. Please note these sessions are at selected times. For more information, clickhere.
❓️QUESTIONS
▪️Do you have changing facilites?
We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️Do I need to bring my own two float?
We have some tow floats available to borrow if you don’t have your own.
Do you have changing facilites?
We do not have changing facilities at the moment, but they are coming soon. Many swimmers opt to change underneath their dry robe, or you can change in the Tipi if its available.
▪️What if the weather is bad?
We will still run wild swimming sessions in the rain, however for safety reasons the session might be cancelled during adverse weather conditions like thunderstorms and gale force winds.
▪️Are there toilets at the lake?
We have one portaloo at the lake. The nearest other toilets are at Bean Theory, our on-site coffee shop (approx. 10 minute walk up the hill)
▪️What should I wear for wild swimming?
Everyone is different, so please feel free to wear what feels comfortable for you, be it a swimsuit or wetsuit. Water shoes or socks can be helpful on the lake floor. Please also bring a towel and warm clothes.
🗺 GETTING TO THE LAKE:
On arrival at the estate, please follow the signs to the Bean Theory Car park. Once parked, walk down the gravel track on your left, below the vineyard. After a 5-minute stroll through the estate, your lifeguard will be at the lake to meet you.
ℹ️ FOR ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries regarding wild swimming, please email
📧 Email: lake@waresleyparkestate.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01296 670444
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🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎉 Welcome to the newest family friendly Street Food event in MK - Sunday Social at The Pav !
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
🦅 Dad's & Grandad's go FREE at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park - Buckinghamshire
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
🦅 Head down to the farm for a fun family day out this Father's Day weekend! Enjoy close encounters with our rare breed farm animals, learn about birds of prey in our daily display and enjoy a stroll around our 44 acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside.
🤑 OFFER - WHO CAN GO FREE & WHEN?
Dad's and Grandad's go FREE on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025 with code:
💥DADSGOFREE2025
(enter at checkout when booking tickets online).
ℹ️ TERMS
🤑 OFFER - WHO CAN GO FREE & WHEN?
Dad's and Grandad's go FREE on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025 with code:
💥DADSGOFREE2025
(enter at checkout when booking tickets online).
ℹ️ TERMS
1 free adult ticket with a full paying child ticket. Under 2's tickets are not eligible. All information can be seen on the website via the event link.
🐾 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get hands on with our rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas whatever the weather!
☕️ CAFE & SHOP
Our Farm Shop & Café are open to all, so stop by to discover tasty local produce and children’s gifts and enjoy freshly made cakes & pastries.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
You can hire out mobility scooters if you require one. You just need to phone in advance.
☎️ Phone: 01296 670444
🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICES - ONLINE PRICES SAVE £2 PER TICKET
▪️Adult: £10.50 - £15.50
▪️Child: (2 - 15): £10.50 - £15.50
▪️Senior Citizen: £9.50 - £14.50
▪️Visitors with disabilities: £9.50 - £14.50
One registered carer goes free of charge
▪️Visitors under 2yrs old: FREE
▪️Groups of 10 or more guests: 10% discount
Must be booked together. Discount
automatically applied at checkout.
🐾 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get hands on with our rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas whatever the weather!
☕️ CAFE & SHOP
Our Farm Shop & Café are open to all, so stop by to discover tasty local produce and children’s gifts and enjoy freshly made cakes & pastries.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
You can hire out mobility scooters if you require one. You just need to phone in advance.
☎️ Phone: 01296 670444
🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICES - ONLINE PRICES SAVE £2 PER TICKET
▪️Adult: £10.50 - £15.50
▪️Child: (2 - 15): £10.50 - £15.50
▪️Senior Citizen: £9.50 - £14.50
▪️Visitors with disabilities: £9.50 - £14.50
One registered carer goes free of charge
▪️Visitors under 2yrs old: FREE
▪️Groups of 10 or more guests: 10% discount
Must be booked together. Discount
automatically applied at checkout.
🎊 Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta 2025 at Campbell Park
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎊 Join the FREE Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta (also often called the MK Filipino Festival) on Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, for a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture!
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
🌼 Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair,
🌼 A colourful May Flower Parade,
🌼 Captivating cultural and modern dances,
🌼 Live music performances from both emerging and established artists
🌼 Stalls
🌼 Delicious food
🎊 FREE ENTRY
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
🌼 Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair,
🌼 A colourful May Flower Parade,
🌼 Captivating cultural and modern dances,
🌼 Live music performances from both emerging and established artists
🌼 Stalls
🌼 Delicious food
🎊 FREE ENTRY
The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!
🚻 ACCESSABLE TOILETS
Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
🚻 ACCESSABLE TOILETS
Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
The event is held on the events plateau, which is an area of level grass. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
😌 QUIET AREAS
The event is held on the events plateau, which is an area of level grass. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
😌 QUIET AREAS
Campbell Park is a vast landscape with plenty of spaces to relax. Follow surfaced paths to secluded benches and views over the city. For more information, visit the Campbell Park webpage.
📍EVENT LOCATION
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words location regrowth.defender.totally.
🅿️ NEAREST CAR PARK
The nearest parking is available at centre:mk car parks (John Lewis end) and follow the Redway bridge into the park. Find out more about car parking for Campbell Park events.
📍EVENT LOCATION
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words location regrowth.defender.totally.
🅿️ NEAREST CAR PARK
The nearest parking is available at centre:mk car parks (John Lewis end) and follow the Redway bridge into the park. Find out more about car parking for Campbell Park events.
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🚘 Redbourn car boot sale is located at the Herts Showground on most Sundays & now also Bank holiday Mondays from first Sunday in April until last Sunday in October 2025 (no sales Sunday or bank holiday Monday end of May when Herts show is on). The car boot closes at 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
⚔️ Medieval Jousting - Father's Day 2025 at Knebworth House, Stevenage
Sunday 15 June 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🛡 The turrets and towers of Knebworth House will provide a spectacular backdrop to the costumed Knights on majestic warhorses galloping at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship. The crowds are encouraged to cheer and jeer the Knights as they demonstrate their skill.
🤺 JOUSTING TIMES:
There are two scheduled jousting displays at ▪️12:00pm
▪️2.30pm
(timings dependent on weather).
🎟 WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Tickets will include access to Knebworth Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground with Fort Knebworth and Dinosaur Trail. Tickets including access to the House can also be purchased.
🕥 TIMES:
Knebworth Garden, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will open from 10.30am, and Knebworth House, Watchtower and Exhibition from 11.30am. Last admission is 4pm.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Wheelchair friendly in most areas. The upper floor of the house is not accessible and the watch tower is not accessible. To find out all the details of accessibility please check the link put below.
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Single (Age 3 & over) - Gardens & Park
£14.00
▪️Family (4 people) - Gardens & Park:
£52.00
▪️Adult - House, Gardens & Park:
£20.50
▪️Child & Senior - House, Gardens & Park:
£20.00
▪️Family (4 people) - House, Gardens & Park:
£78.00
🎫 WHO IS FREE?
▪️FREE for Season Ticket Holders
▪️Under 3’s are welcome FREE of charge.
🤺 JOUSTING TIMES:
There are two scheduled jousting displays at ▪️12:00pm
▪️2.30pm
(timings dependent on weather).
🎟 WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Tickets will include access to Knebworth Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground with Fort Knebworth and Dinosaur Trail. Tickets including access to the House can also be purchased.
🕥 TIMES:
Knebworth Garden, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will open from 10.30am, and Knebworth House, Watchtower and Exhibition from 11.30am. Last admission is 4pm.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Wheelchair friendly in most areas. The upper floor of the house is not accessible and the watch tower is not accessible. To find out all the details of accessibility please check the link put below.
https://knebworthhouse.com/accessibility/
☎️ Phone: 01438 812 661
📧 Email: info@knebworthhouse.com
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Single (Age 3 & over) - Gardens & Park
£14.00
▪️Family (4 people) - Gardens & Park:
£52.00
▪️Adult - House, Gardens & Park:
£20.50
▪️Child & Senior - House, Gardens & Park:
£20.00
▪️Family (4 people) - House, Gardens & Park:
£78.00
🎫 WHO IS FREE?
▪️FREE for Season Ticket Holders
▪️Under 3’s are welcome FREE of charge.
