🎉 St Albans Spring Festival 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🎉 We're excited to announce an exciting new event for St Albans. It will take place on Sunday 18 May 2015 from 11am to 5pm, delivered by St Albans City and District Council.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
It will feature market stalls with street food from around the world, a brilliant learning space, musical performances, sports, arts and crafts, and much, much more.
🎶 MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
▪️11:00 – The St Albans Allstar Choir
▪️11:45 – St Albans Musical Theatre Company ▪️12:20 – Ryan Prazer
▪️13:05 – The Papersnakes
▪️13:50 – Many Bats
▪️14:40 – Kat Evans
▪️15:30– Dhol Drummers
▪️16:20 – All That Soul
🧒 CREATE & PLAY ZONES
STEM & Coding Activities – CodeNinjas
✨️ Arts & Crafts– Including friendship bracelets, pressed flower lanterns, willow weaving, windchimes, mindful colouring, and an art exhibition by Samuel Ryder Academy
✨️ Traditional Games – Wooden games, toddler soft play, and chalk pavement drawing
⚽️ CHALLENGE ARENA
🌟 Inflatable football darts – St Albans City Football Club
🌟 Rodeo sheep
🌟 Giant buzz wire
🌟 Sideshow games
🌟 Carrom & Dominos
😍 EXPERIENCE ZONE (Timings to be confirmed)
🔸️ Whizz Bang Science Show – Mad Science Lab
🔸️ Drum Workshops – Masai Cultural Performance Arts
🔸️ Sustainable Food – Danielle Durant
🔸️ Bokashi Composting – Soil Squad
🔸️ Plastic-Free Living – Marianne Jordan
🔸️ Facepainting & henna tattoos (extra cost)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & COMMUNITY SAFE ZONE
▪️BSL Interpreters – Available throughout the event at key locations
▪️Sighted Guides – Available for visually impaired attendees (Booking: St Albans Council at 01727 866100)
▪️Accessible Features – Viewing zones, reserved seating, kerb ramps, accessible toilets, baby change & feeding spaces
▪️Quiet Space - The Community Safe Zone(Civic Centre) is available if you need a quiet space.
📍GETTING HERE
▪️St Albans City Train Station:12 min walk ▪️St Albans Abbey Train Station:16 min walk
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES (6 AM – 9 PM)
St Peter’s St, High St, Chequer St, Victoria St & Civic Close.
🚖 CORKER TAXI DISCOUNT - 01727 844844
Get 10% off Corker Taxis by quoting “Spring Festival”
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
It will feature market stalls with street food from around the world, a brilliant learning space, musical performances, sports, arts and crafts, and much, much more.
🎶 MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
▪️11:00 – The St Albans Allstar Choir
▪️11:45 – St Albans Musical Theatre Company ▪️12:20 – Ryan Prazer
▪️13:05 – The Papersnakes
▪️13:50 – Many Bats
▪️14:40 – Kat Evans
▪️15:30– Dhol Drummers
▪️16:20 – All That Soul
🧒 CREATE & PLAY ZONES
STEM & Coding Activities – CodeNinjas
✨️ Arts & Crafts– Including friendship bracelets, pressed flower lanterns, willow weaving, windchimes, mindful colouring, and an art exhibition by Samuel Ryder Academy
✨️ Traditional Games – Wooden games, toddler soft play, and chalk pavement drawing
⚽️ CHALLENGE ARENA
🌟 Inflatable football darts – St Albans City Football Club
🌟 Rodeo sheep
🌟 Giant buzz wire
🌟 Sideshow games
🌟 Carrom & Dominos
😍 EXPERIENCE ZONE (Timings to be confirmed)
🔸️ Whizz Bang Science Show – Mad Science Lab
🔸️ Drum Workshops – Masai Cultural Performance Arts
🔸️ Sustainable Food – Danielle Durant
🔸️ Bokashi Composting – Soil Squad
🔸️ Plastic-Free Living – Marianne Jordan
🔸️ Facepainting & henna tattoos (extra cost)
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY & COMMUNITY SAFE ZONE
▪️BSL Interpreters – Available throughout the event at key locations
▪️Sighted Guides – Available for visually impaired attendees (Booking: St Albans Council at 01727 866100)
▪️Accessible Features – Viewing zones, reserved seating, kerb ramps, accessible toilets, baby change & feeding spaces
▪️Quiet Space - The Community Safe Zone(Civic Centre) is available if you need a quiet space.
📍GETTING HERE
▪️St Albans City Train Station:12 min walk ▪️St Albans Abbey Train Station:16 min walk
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES (6 AM – 9 PM)
St Peter’s St, High St, Chequer St, Victoria St & Civic Close.
🚖 CORKER TAXI DISCOUNT - 01727 844844
Get 10% off Corker Taxis by quoting “Spring Festival”
19 other events on this day
🚂 Steam, Classic & Country Fair 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 KIDS GO FOR £1 to our new Steam, Classic & Country Fair!
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 ▪️10.30am-5pm
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
A big spring event to be held around the whole site, including in our new Showground! There'll be vintage vehicles, including re-enactments from the emergency services preservation group. There will be steam engines, cars, tractors, lorries and buses as well. We will also have our popular dog show and other animals for petting.
⭐️ Full size & miniature steam trains, offering passenger rides.
⭐️ Pony & dog shows
⭐️ Traction engines
⭐️ Working fire engine demonstrations.
⭐️ Heritage bus rides round the village (free!)
⭐️ Vintage vehicles including cars, vans, bikes and traction engines.
⭐️ Enjoy our extensive Railway Museum and the model trains.
⭐️ Model stalls, tools and gifts.
⭐️ Plus, our stunning Visitor Centre with gift shop and café will be open.
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running.
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on.
🎫 CARERS GO FREE
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult Ticket: £14.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £13.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17): £1.00
▪️Child Under 3: Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £44.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children): £30.00
EXHIBITS & TRADE STALLS
▪️If you would like to exhibit please click here
▪️If you are interested in coming along with a trade stand, please click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 ▪️10.30am-5pm
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
A big spring event to be held around the whole site, including in our new Showground! There'll be vintage vehicles, including re-enactments from the emergency services preservation group. There will be steam engines, cars, tractors, lorries and buses as well. We will also have our popular dog show and other animals for petting.
⭐️ Full size & miniature steam trains, offering passenger rides.
⭐️ Pony & dog shows
⭐️ Traction engines
⭐️ Working fire engine demonstrations.
⭐️ Heritage bus rides round the village (free!)
⭐️ Vintage vehicles including cars, vans, bikes and traction engines.
⭐️ Enjoy our extensive Railway Museum and the model trains.
⭐️ Model stalls, tools and gifts.
⭐️ Plus, our stunning Visitor Centre with gift shop and café will be open.
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running.
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on.
🎫 CARERS GO FREE
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult Ticket: £14.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £13.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17): £1.00
▪️Child Under 3: Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £44.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children): £30.00
EXHIBITS & TRADE STALLS
▪️If you would like to exhibit please click here
▪️If you are interested in coming along with a trade stand, please click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
💥 Gullivers Land Milton Keynes - Only £14 tickets when booked at least 2 days in advance!
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £14.00
🎠 Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp* at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes for 17th & 18th May 2025 when you bring along a food item to donate.
🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 17th May 2025
▪️Sunday 18th May 2025
💝 IN AID OF MK FOODBANK
Simply bring a non-perishable food item on the day, we've given you some examples. In aid of MK Foodbank, your generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK. For this offer to be valid please provide 1 food item for each person in the group.
🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 17th May 2025
▪️Sunday 18th May 2025
💝 IN AID OF MK FOODBANK
Simply bring a non-perishable food item on the day, we've given you some examples. In aid of MK Foodbank, your generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK. For this offer to be valid please provide 1 food item for each person in the group.
*Applies to tickets booked at least two days in advance
🥫 WHAT FOOD CAN I BRING?
▪️Small jars of coffee
▪️Long life milk
▪️Tinned meat, hot and cold (such as stewed steak or spam)
▪️Tinned spaghetti
🥫 WHAT FOOD CAN I BRING?
▪️Small jars of coffee
▪️Long life milk
▪️Tinned meat, hot and cold (such as stewed steak or spam)
▪️Tinned spaghetti
▪️Tinned ravioli
▪️Cream crackers
▪️Cordial
▪️Tinned custard
▪️Jellies
▪️Angel Delight dessert
▪️Evaporated milk
▪️Cream crackers
▪️Cordial
▪️Tinned custard
▪️Jellies
▪️Angel Delight dessert
▪️Evaporated milk
🎟 TICKET COST FOR THIS OFFER:
▪️Adult: £14
▪️Child: £14
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concession: £10
▪️Adult: £14
▪️Child: £14
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concession: £10
🎠 Kempston pop up Fun Park 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎠 KEMPSTON FUNFAIR UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES NOW AVAILABLE! Buy one Ride Pass - Enjoy Unlimited Riding! ONLY £20!
📍Location - Kempston, Addison Park
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES
▪️ Friday 9th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 10th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 11th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 16th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 17th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 18th May: 1pm - 9pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 9th May
▪️Friday 16th May
All Rides ONLY 2 TOKENS or UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES FOR JUST £15!
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10
🎟 ENTRY
FREE ENTRY with purchased Unlimited Ride Passes or £2.00 Per Person!
✅️ Onsite Security & Toilets
✅️ Fun For All The Family
📍Location - Kempston, Addison Park
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES
▪️ Friday 9th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 10th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 11th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 16th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 17th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 18th May: 1pm - 9pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 9th May
▪️Friday 16th May
All Rides ONLY 2 TOKENS or UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES FOR JUST £15!
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10
🎟 ENTRY
FREE ENTRY with purchased Unlimited Ride Passes or £2.00 Per Person!
✅️ Onsite Security & Toilets
✅️ Fun For All The Family
💦 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.
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🛍 Join us to meet some fantastic local crafters and find beautiful handmade items at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay. Free entry.
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 18 May 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.🚗🤞
🚘 Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚘 Join us for a fantastic day filled with fun for the whole family at the Chiltern Hills Rally 2025!
WHAT CAN I LOOK FORWARD TO?
🚘 Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show: Admire an impressive array of classic and vintage vehicles on display.
🛍 Trade Stands: Explore a variety of trade stands featuring products and services related to motorsport and more.
🪙 Autojumble: Find that special part or treasure in our autojumble!
🎶 Live Entertainment: Enjoy live performances throughout the day.
🐶 Fun Dog Show: Bring your furry friends to participate in our fun dog show!
🎠 Children's Rides: Plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained!
🍻 BAR
Licensed Bar - Relax and unwind with a drink at our licensed bar.
🅿️ PARKING
Convenient parking available on-site.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Ages 12 - 16: £5
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: Free
▪️2 adults & 2 children: £25
▪️4 adults & 4 children: £45
🏕 CAMPING FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY FOR EACH DAY IS £10
🛻 SHOW YOUR CAR: £10
✅️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
You can purchase your tickets via the event link.
WHAT CAN I LOOK FORWARD TO?
🚘 Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show: Admire an impressive array of classic and vintage vehicles on display.
🛍 Trade Stands: Explore a variety of trade stands featuring products and services related to motorsport and more.
🪙 Autojumble: Find that special part or treasure in our autojumble!
🎶 Live Entertainment: Enjoy live performances throughout the day.
🐶 Fun Dog Show: Bring your furry friends to participate in our fun dog show!
🎠 Children's Rides: Plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained!
🍻 BAR
Licensed Bar - Relax and unwind with a drink at our licensed bar.
🅿️ PARKING
Convenient parking available on-site.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Ages 12 - 16: £5
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: Free
▪️2 adults & 2 children: £25
▪️4 adults & 4 children: £45
🏕 CAMPING FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY FOR EACH DAY IS £10
🛻 SHOW YOUR CAR: £10
✅️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
You can purchase your tickets via the event link.
🐶 FREE ENTRY! Big Doggie Do at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🐶 Join us at Willen Lake for a pawsome weekend celebrating all things dogs - Free entry!
DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 12pm-5pm
▪️Sunday 11am-4pm
📍 LOCATION
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Take part in many different activities, including:
⭐️ Our annual dog show,
⭐️ Dock diving and flyball
⭐️ See spectacular dog display teams and learn more about our precious four-legged friends.
Explore stalls and charities local to Milton Keynes and enjoy meeting different breeds of dogs across the weekend.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Lunch is sorted, with a wide range of food vendors on site from fish and chips to tasty churros for dessert!
Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
The event is suitable for all ages and children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
The site is on even ground which is on grass and is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Toilets and changing facilities are available on site, as well as a selection of food vendors.
There are places to sit and rest throughout the site.
🅿️ PARKING
The closest car park to the event is Car Park B. Please be aware parking charges apply.
DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 12pm-5pm
▪️Sunday 11am-4pm
📍 LOCATION
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Take part in many different activities, including:
⭐️ Our annual dog show,
⭐️ Dock diving and flyball
⭐️ See spectacular dog display teams and learn more about our precious four-legged friends.
Explore stalls and charities local to Milton Keynes and enjoy meeting different breeds of dogs across the weekend.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Lunch is sorted, with a wide range of food vendors on site from fish and chips to tasty churros for dessert!
Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
The event is suitable for all ages and children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
The site is on even ground which is on grass and is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Toilets and changing facilities are available on site, as well as a selection of food vendors.
There are places to sit and rest throughout the site.
🅿️ PARKING
The closest car park to the event is Car Park B. Please be aware parking charges apply.
📖 FREE - Toby's Tall Tales at The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 18 May 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
🎊 Walsworth Festival 51st 2025 - Hitchin
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎊 FREE ENTRY - The Walsworth Festival in Hitchin was first conceived in the 1950s and organised by the Walsworth Residents’ Community Association at St Faith’s Church. Having gone through a number of different incarnations over the years, the festival is now run by a small band of local volunteers, and is host to various stalls, events, music, food, and even a car show!
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️ Arena - In the centre of the festival we have an arena where various exhibitions and acts entertain the crowd.
⭐️ Car Show - There will be a eclectic mix of cars, from true classics, modern classics, and even the occasional supercar.
⭐️ Live Music - A live music stage will playing various genres throughout the day, provided by Todd in the Hole!
⭐️ Food and Drink - A range of world foods will be provided by our friends at Hitchin Street Food; pizza, burgers, currries - including vegan options.
🅿️ PARKING - £3
There will be parking on the day for £3 and will be manned by volunteer marshals. Please use this car park or walk to the event so we can avoid congestion through cars parking on the road.
ℹ️ APPLY FOR A STALL
Do you have some goods for sale, or are you a charity? Maybe you do Whack-a-mole?
Apply Now!
📧 Email: info@walsworthfestival.co.uk
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️ Arena - In the centre of the festival we have an arena where various exhibitions and acts entertain the crowd.
⭐️ Car Show - There will be a eclectic mix of cars, from true classics, modern classics, and even the occasional supercar.
⭐️ Live Music - A live music stage will playing various genres throughout the day, provided by Todd in the Hole!
⭐️ Food and Drink - A range of world foods will be provided by our friends at Hitchin Street Food; pizza, burgers, currries - including vegan options.
🅿️ PARKING - £3
There will be parking on the day for £3 and will be manned by volunteer marshals. Please use this car park or walk to the event so we can avoid congestion through cars parking on the road.
ℹ️ APPLY FOR A STALL
Do you have some goods for sale, or are you a charity? Maybe you do Whack-a-mole?
Apply Now!
📧 Email: info@walsworthfestival.co.uk
🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 18 May 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
💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 18 May 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 18 May 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
🚣♂️ Pedalo hire in Luton 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
🚣♂️ Wardown Leisure Boating provides a great day out for the whole family in Luton. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, with the overhanging willow trees, the island for waterfowl, and the beautifully restored suspension pedestrian bridge, among the many wonderful things to see.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
📍LOCATION
We are located in Wardown Park at the boat house opposite the cafe and the children's play area on Wardown Lake.
🕚 OPENING TIMES
Opening hours are from 11am to 6pm every weekend and school holiday, weather permitting!
🎟 COST
▪️£4 - for each adult
▪️£2 - for a child under 16
▪️£10 - Family of four (2 adults & 2 children)
(Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted)
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
📍LOCATION
We are located in Wardown Park at the boat house opposite the cafe and the children's play area on Wardown Lake.
🕚 OPENING TIMES
Opening hours are from 11am to 6pm every weekend and school holiday, weather permitting!
🎟 COST
▪️£4 - for each adult
▪️£2 - for a child under 16
▪️£10 - Family of four (2 adults & 2 children)
(Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted)
The above prices are for a 30 minute boat hire. You are welcome to hire for longer if you prefer. Our pedalo hire is the perfect option for a family looking for things to do in Luton.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are not permitted
CARERS
If you are caring for someone with a disability, we offer a discount. Contact us directly for details.
🎟 BOOKING
Book your pedalo hire here by calling:
☎️ Phone: 07432 204922,
📧 Email: wardownleisureboating@gmail.com
🅿️ PARKING
There is ample free parking at Wardown Park, making it one of the most cost-effective.
🏛 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Wardown Park Museum if FREE to visit and is located near to the carpark.
Opening times:
▪️Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
https://www.culturetrust.com/venues/wardown-house-museum-gallery
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are not permitted
CARERS
If you are caring for someone with a disability, we offer a discount. Contact us directly for details.
🎟 BOOKING
Book your pedalo hire here by calling:
☎️ Phone: 07432 204922,
📧 Email: wardownleisureboating@gmail.com
🅿️ PARKING
There is ample free parking at Wardown Park, making it one of the most cost-effective.
🏛 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Wardown Park Museum if FREE to visit and is located near to the carpark.
Opening times:
▪️Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
https://www.culturetrust.com/venues/wardown-house-museum-gallery
LOWKEY / MK11 Milton Keynes / 18.05.25 (Ages 14+)
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:30 Price: £22.20
🎶 One of the UK's most potent and electrifying rappers, Lowkey is a towering figure of the scene who renews the old tradition of conscious hip-hop activism for the war on terror generation.
▪️AGE: 14+
Ages 14+ must be accompanied with an adult. We will only accept Passports and Driving Licenses as forms of ID.
🕛 OPEN
▪️Bar: 12.00pm
▪️Kitchen: 12-6pm
▪️Venue: 7.30pm
🎤 ABOUT:
Fusing politically charged lyrics and deft dissection of topics such as race, war, global poverty and politics with anthemic choruses and unrelentingly energetic performance, Lowkey commands a keen and growing legion of followers - still treading new ground and generating fresh hysteria 14 years after releasing his first mixtape.
Born Kareem Dennis in London in 1986 to an Iraqi mother and English father, he first started rapping at the age of 12 and cut his teeth at Carnaby Street's legendary Deal Real records.
After releasing his respected 2003 Key to the Game mixtape, he took a hiatus and returned in 2009 with debut full length Dear Listener, at the same time as releasing an album with Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure, Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders and members of Babyshambles to form the group Mongrel.
Following several humanitarian aid missions in Palestine and various charity projects, he released his critically acclaimed sophomore outing, Soundtrack to the Struggle, in 2011.
Back on form and with a slew of new releases and collaborations including his poignant singles Ahmed & Children of Diaspora alongside a largely sold-out UK tour in 2016, Lowkey is out of retirement and ready to make more memorable marks in the global hip-hop consciousness.
🤩 Press Quotes:
"Arguably the biggest name on the UK hip-hop underground scene" The Guardian
“Soundtrack To The Struggle solidifies Lowkey’s position at the forefront of UK hip hop" SBTV
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.20
Plus FREE meet and greet after the show. You can book tickets via the event link.
▪️AGE: 14+
Ages 14+ must be accompanied with an adult. We will only accept Passports and Driving Licenses as forms of ID.
🕛 OPEN
▪️Bar: 12.00pm
▪️Kitchen: 12-6pm
▪️Venue: 7.30pm
🎤 ABOUT:
Fusing politically charged lyrics and deft dissection of topics such as race, war, global poverty and politics with anthemic choruses and unrelentingly energetic performance, Lowkey commands a keen and growing legion of followers - still treading new ground and generating fresh hysteria 14 years after releasing his first mixtape.
Born Kareem Dennis in London in 1986 to an Iraqi mother and English father, he first started rapping at the age of 12 and cut his teeth at Carnaby Street's legendary Deal Real records.
After releasing his respected 2003 Key to the Game mixtape, he took a hiatus and returned in 2009 with debut full length Dear Listener, at the same time as releasing an album with Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure, Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders and members of Babyshambles to form the group Mongrel.
Following several humanitarian aid missions in Palestine and various charity projects, he released his critically acclaimed sophomore outing, Soundtrack to the Struggle, in 2011.
Back on form and with a slew of new releases and collaborations including his poignant singles Ahmed & Children of Diaspora alongside a largely sold-out UK tour in 2016, Lowkey is out of retirement and ready to make more memorable marks in the global hip-hop consciousness.
🤩 Press Quotes:
"Arguably the biggest name on the UK hip-hop underground scene" The Guardian
“Soundtrack To The Struggle solidifies Lowkey’s position at the forefront of UK hip hop" SBTV
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.20
Plus FREE meet and greet after the show. You can book tickets via the event link.
🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes
Sunday 18 May 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
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Sunday 18 May 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!
💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford
Sunday 18 May 2025
💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.
🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
▪️Junior: £7.85
▪️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £9.10
▪️1 Adult and 2 Under 3's: £9.10
ℹ️ ENQUIRES
☎️ 01234 272100
ℹ️ ENQUIRES
☎️ 01234 272100
🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Sunday 18 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
