🐊 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire! 🌟 Whatsup Bedfordshire Recommended for 2025!!
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday - Closed
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.
🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)
🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House!
▪️Monday - Closed
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.
🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)
🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House!
🐶 DOGS
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday- Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link for the opening times.
♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)
The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
▪️ Adult: £5
▪️ Child: £4
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
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🤵♂👰The Conservatory Luton Hoo Estate Wedding Show
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💍 County Wedding Events is thrilled to host a wedding show at the breathtaking Conservatory on the historic Luton Hoo Estate in Luton, Bedfordshire!
🏛 ABOUT:
Nestled within a six-acre octagonal walled garden dating back to the 1770s, The Conservatory offers an elegant and versatile space finished to the highest standards. Featuring an outdoor decking terrace, integrated sound system, dazzling decorative lighting, a dance floor, and stage, this venue is designed to accommodate your celebration needs. With seating for up to 250 dining guests and a separate reception area accommodating up to 400 guests for buffets or dinners, The Conservatory provides a perfect blend of style and flexibility.
📍LOCATION
Conveniently located just minutes from Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, and Luton train stations—and only 20 minutes from London—this venue offers easy access. Nearby accommodations and a shuttle service are available, making it easy for you and your guests to enjoy the day.
🔔 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore this exquisite venue and connect with a wide range of local wedding specialists ready to bring your dream day to life. We encourage couples to pre-register for fast entry on the day and to stay updated with new shows and special promotions!
⭐ FREE ENTRY & PARKING
⭐ CHANCE TO ENTER A HONEYMOON COMPETITION
⭐ GOODY BAG
⭐ FREE COPY OF YOUR HERTS AND BEDS WEDDING MAGAZINE
⭐ MEET UP TO 25 LOCAL WEDDING SPECIALISTS
📝 REGISTER
Head over to our website via the event link to Pre-Register.
🏛 ABOUT:
Nestled within a six-acre octagonal walled garden dating back to the 1770s, The Conservatory offers an elegant and versatile space finished to the highest standards. Featuring an outdoor decking terrace, integrated sound system, dazzling decorative lighting, a dance floor, and stage, this venue is designed to accommodate your celebration needs. With seating for up to 250 dining guests and a separate reception area accommodating up to 400 guests for buffets or dinners, The Conservatory provides a perfect blend of style and flexibility.
📍LOCATION
Conveniently located just minutes from Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, and Luton train stations—and only 20 minutes from London—this venue offers easy access. Nearby accommodations and a shuttle service are available, making it easy for you and your guests to enjoy the day.
🔔 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore this exquisite venue and connect with a wide range of local wedding specialists ready to bring your dream day to life. We encourage couples to pre-register for fast entry on the day and to stay updated with new shows and special promotions!
⭐ FREE ENTRY & PARKING
⭐ CHANCE TO ENTER A HONEYMOON COMPETITION
⭐ GOODY BAG
⭐ FREE COPY OF YOUR HERTS AND BEDS WEDDING MAGAZINE
⭐ MEET UP TO 25 LOCAL WEDDING SPECIALISTS
📝 REGISTER
Head over to our website via the event link to Pre-Register.
🎪 Circus Zyair 2025 in Milton Keynes
Sunday 23 March 2025
🎪 Doors will open 45 mins prior to the performance time. The show is 90mins with a short interval.
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Wednesday 19th March 2025 – 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 20th March 2025 – 5pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 21st March 2025– 5pm & 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 11am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 23rd March 2025– 11am & 3pm
💥 SPECIAL OFFER
Use code FB50 to get a discount on 19th or 20th March only.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
👶CAN PUSHCHAIRS BE TAKEN INSIDE?
Fire regulations prohibit prams and pushchairs from being taken into the circus big top. There is a small area to leave them in the foyer at your own risk.
🎟 TICKET INFORMATION - You can purchase your ticket via the event link.
Everybody aged two years old and above requires a ticket to enter the circus big top. Munchkins under two years old are admitted free of charge provided that they sit on a parent or guardians lap and do not occupy a seat.
DATES & TIMES:
▪️Wednesday 19th March 2025 – 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 20th March 2025 – 5pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 21st March 2025– 5pm & 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 11am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 23rd March 2025– 11am & 3pm
💥 SPECIAL OFFER
Use code FB50 to get a discount on 19th or 20th March only.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
👶CAN PUSHCHAIRS BE TAKEN INSIDE?
Fire regulations prohibit prams and pushchairs from being taken into the circus big top. There is a small area to leave them in the foyer at your own risk.
🎟 TICKET INFORMATION - You can purchase your ticket via the event link.
Everybody aged two years old and above requires a ticket to enter the circus big top. Munchkins under two years old are admitted free of charge provided that they sit on a parent or guardians lap and do not occupy a seat.
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Sunday 23 March 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!
👸🏼🕸️𝐀 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬’ & ‘𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐲’ at Moreteyne Manor
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:30 Price: £20.00
✨️Due to popular demand we are hosting another incredible tea party at the stunning Moreteyne Manor this March 2025, but this time with TWO amazing characters!
AGES: This event is suitable for children aged 2+.
👸🕸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join the Tower Princess & Spidey for a fun-filled afternoon where you will enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea followed by Princess/ Superhero dancing, singing, games and much more!
Each ticket includes:
🍰 A delicious afternoon tea for each child (Please let me know if your child has any dietary requirements)
🎶 Princess and Superhero dancing & live singing
🦸♂️ Character themed games
📸 Meet & greet for each child with lots of photo opportunities!
🍕🥂 FOR THE ADULTS
Food and drinks will be available to order at the bar area for the grown ups!
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child: £20
▪️Adults: Free
🎟 BOOKING
Tickets will go on sale on 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦 via the event link below. Tickets sold out within two hours last time so be quick if you’d like to book a ticket!
AGES: This event is suitable for children aged 2+.
👸🕸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join the Tower Princess & Spidey for a fun-filled afternoon where you will enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea followed by Princess/ Superhero dancing, singing, games and much more!
Each ticket includes:
🍰 A delicious afternoon tea for each child (Please let me know if your child has any dietary requirements)
🎶 Princess and Superhero dancing & live singing
🦸♂️ Character themed games
📸 Meet & greet for each child with lots of photo opportunities!
🍕🥂 FOR THE ADULTS
Food and drinks will be available to order at the bar area for the grown ups!
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child: £20
▪️Adults: Free
🎟 BOOKING
Tickets will go on sale on 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦 via the event link below. Tickets sold out within two hours last time so be quick if you’d like to book a ticket!
🐭💥Gullivers Land Early Season Special £17 tickets - 2025
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
💥Early Season Special - £17 Theme Park Tickets! We’re starting the season with a huge offer at Gulliver’s Land. Tickets are just £17 per person with our Early Season Special.
⬇️ THE CATCH.....
You have to book online at least 2 days in advance to get the special savings.
⬇️ THE CATCH.....
You have to book online at least 2 days in advance to get the special savings.
🙋♀️ There's a great selection of rides and attractions available alongside play areas that are perfect for younger children. Don't forget parking is completely FREE every time you visit.
🗺 A MAP OF GULLIVERS LAND MILTON KEYNES
https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/park-map
✅️ PRICES IF PURCHASED ONLINE AT LEAST 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE - You can do this via the event link:
▪️Adults: £17
▪️Children: £17
▪️Senior: £16
▪️Under 90cm: FREE
▪️Concessionary: £12
▪️Life Saver: £15
🗺 A MAP OF GULLIVERS LAND MILTON KEYNES
https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/park-map
✅️ PRICES IF PURCHASED ONLINE AT LEAST 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE - You can do this via the event link:
▪️Adults: £17
▪️Children: £17
▪️Senior: £16
▪️Under 90cm: FREE
▪️Concessionary: £12
▪️Life Saver: £15
🛍 Harpenden Farmers' Market 2025
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Harpenden’s Farmers' Market is a vibrant market offering a huge selection of exciting, high quality local produce. We welcome residents and visitors to the Town every month to enjoy everything the Market has to offer.
🍞 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Farmers' Market includes fresh fruit, vegetables, meats fish, artisan bakery, homemade pies, preserves, gifts, crafts, beer, wine, liquors, fine cheeses, flowers, and street food.
📍LOCATION
The Market is situated in the heart of picturesque Harpenden on the Hugh Street within its bustling Town Centre, restaurant, a Sainsbury's and charity shops. Locals and visitors alike come to enjoy delicious, seasonal produce, locally grown and reared by experts, passionate in their field.
2025 DATES:
🍞 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Farmers' Market includes fresh fruit, vegetables, meats fish, artisan bakery, homemade pies, preserves, gifts, crafts, beer, wine, liquors, fine cheeses, flowers, and street food.
📍LOCATION
The Market is situated in the heart of picturesque Harpenden on the Hugh Street within its bustling Town Centre, restaurant, a Sainsbury's and charity shops. Locals and visitors alike come to enjoy delicious, seasonal produce, locally grown and reared by experts, passionate in their field.
2025 DATES:
- ▪️23rd February
- ▪️23rd March
- ▪️27th April
- ▪️25th May
- ▪️22nd June
- ▪️27th July
- ▪️24th August
- ▪️28th September
- ▪️26th October
- ▪️23rd November (12-6pm as part of the Christmas Carnival)
- ▪️21st December
Further information can be found on the Town Council's website via our event link.
🚘G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 23 March 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.🚗🤞
🤸♂️Parent & Toddler Session at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4pp
Sunday 23 March 2025
Price: £4.00
🤸♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes.
🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
⭐️ PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️8am - 9am
▪️9am - 10am
▪️10am - 11am
⭐️ AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.
⭐️ PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️8am - 9am
▪️9am - 10am
▪️10am - 11am
⭐️ AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.
🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.
🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.
📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.
🎟 TICKETS - £4 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.
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🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025 💥 Only £1pp!
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running a winter timetable this year, running every Sunday throughout January, February and March 2025, 12:00 to 15:00, staff and weather permitting.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 12pm - 3pm (Sunday's)
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
🚗🏍 Classic Cars & Bikes at Emma's Cafe in Woburn
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🏍 First classic car and bike day of 2025 at Pure Triamph in Woburn!
✨️Everyone is welcome!
✨️Bring your cars and bikes for the day!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy some food and homemade treats at Emmas Cafe! Its always a great day!
✨️Everyone is welcome!
✨️Bring your cars and bikes for the day!
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy some food and homemade treats at Emmas Cafe! Its always a great day!
🎭 AGATHA CRUSTY and the Village Hall Murders playing at The Little Theatre in Dunstable
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 19:45 - 22:15
🧐 Agatha Crusty (pronounced Croosty) is a crime novelist. She ís also pretty adept at solving crimes. And when her sister-in-law Alice invites her to spend a few days with her in the village of Chortelby, it’s not long before she gets caught up in a series of murders which seem directed at members of the All Saints Village Hall committee.
2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Friday 14th March - 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 15th March - 2pm & 7.45pm
▪️Tuesday 18th March - 7.45pm
▪️Wednesday 19th March - 7.45pm
▪️Thursday 20th March - 7.45pm
▪️Friday 21st March - 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 22nd March - 7.45pm
🤭 EVENT DETAILS
From Toby, the Vicar, and Eleanor, Chair of the committee, to Harry Knott the caretaker and identical twins Olivia and Oliver Truscott-Pratt, there are plenty of suspects. And with an investigating officer as incompetent as D.I. Twigg, there are plenty of laughs as the murders begin to pile up. But, while packed full of wit and very funny scenes, this is also a genuine murder mystery with an ingenious plot which will tax the little grey cells of the audience at the same time!
❓️Think you may be able to work out who-dun-it!? There’s only one way to find out!
🎟 TICKETS COST: Between £10 - £20
Tickets can be booked via the event link.
2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Friday 14th March - 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 15th March - 2pm & 7.45pm
▪️Tuesday 18th March - 7.45pm
▪️Wednesday 19th March - 7.45pm
▪️Thursday 20th March - 7.45pm
▪️Friday 21st March - 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 22nd March - 7.45pm
🤭 EVENT DETAILS
From Toby, the Vicar, and Eleanor, Chair of the committee, to Harry Knott the caretaker and identical twins Olivia and Oliver Truscott-Pratt, there are plenty of suspects. And with an investigating officer as incompetent as D.I. Twigg, there are plenty of laughs as the murders begin to pile up. But, while packed full of wit and very funny scenes, this is also a genuine murder mystery with an ingenious plot which will tax the little grey cells of the audience at the same time!
❓️Think you may be able to work out who-dun-it!? There’s only one way to find out!
🎟 TICKETS COST: Between £10 - £20
Tickets can be booked via the event link.
🖼 Pop Studio 4 - Open Studio Big Weekender 2025 in Bedford
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎊 “The Open Studios Big Weekends are a great opportunity for us to invite the public, art collectors, fellow artists and appreciators alike, to get behind the scenes to experience and discuss not just our art but art in a wider – and local - context, in a really relaxed, social atmosphere.” Commented studio artist Fiona Wilson. This new Open Studio Big Weekend format will give you a glimpse into the life of a Bedford artist, and is the first of 4 set to take place at POP STUDIO4 in The Arcade this year.
🖌 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as an opportunity to meet the artists in person, there will be live drawing and painting demonstrations by resident artists Fiona Wilson and Mo Rahman and an eclectic selection of fine art and illustration, both original paintings and prints, to browse and buy.
🗓 DATES & TIMES
Opening with a ‘Friday Late’ on 21 March 2025 from 5pm-9pm with drinks and a DJ (booking essential) and running throughout the weekend of 22 and 23 March 2025.
Multiple Sessions
▪️Friday 21st March: Drinks & music - 5pm–9pm (booking needed)
▪️Saturday 22 March: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 23 March: 10am - 4pm
🎟 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON FRIDAY 21ST MARCH, LATE NIGHT:
Mo, Talia, Fiona, Emily and Giacomo look forward to welcoming you to POP STUDIO4 throughout the weekend of 21-23 March 2025. If you’d like to attend the ‘Friday Late’ event from 5pm – 9pm on Friday 21 March please RSVP to popbedford@gmail.com.
🤩 Five Bedford-based artists; Mo Rahman, Talia Giles, Fiona Wilson, Emily Baxter and Giacomo Verdura; invite you into their town centre studio to get up-close and personal with their work in progress and studio practices.
ℹ️ ABOUT POP STUDIO4
POP STUDIO4 is a shared working artist studio that opened in May 2023 as part of the Pride Of Place Bedford Project (POP), founded by studio artist and creative producer Talia Giles. Located in The Arcade in Bedford town centre; a hub of independent makers and shops; each artist has their own dedicated working space and the real joy of the shared studio is in the collective spirit, and the exchanging of creative ideas and techniques.
Pride of Place Bedford is an artist-let cultural placemaking initiative which aims to reinvent and reimagine retail and office space across the town centre and POP STUDIO4 is a testament to the project’s success to date.
Founder Talia Giles says “The vision has always been to help nurture and
grow the creative ecosystem here in Bedford and it is my hope that I can open up more shared studio spaces such as these across the town centre using long-term vacant units.”
In the run up to the Open Studio Big Weekend POP STUDIO4 artists will be releasing video interviews and behind the scenes snapshots of life in the studio on their socials.
Facebook event page 2025 open studios are quarterly and for the full weekend. Further dates to be announced.
Keep an eye on @popstudio4_
and @prideofplacebedford
🖌 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as an opportunity to meet the artists in person, there will be live drawing and painting demonstrations by resident artists Fiona Wilson and Mo Rahman and an eclectic selection of fine art and illustration, both original paintings and prints, to browse and buy.
🗓 DATES & TIMES
Opening with a ‘Friday Late’ on 21 March 2025 from 5pm-9pm with drinks and a DJ (booking essential) and running throughout the weekend of 22 and 23 March 2025.
Multiple Sessions
▪️Friday 21st March: Drinks & music - 5pm–9pm (booking needed)
▪️Saturday 22 March: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 23 March: 10am - 4pm
🎟 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON FRIDAY 21ST MARCH, LATE NIGHT:
Mo, Talia, Fiona, Emily and Giacomo look forward to welcoming you to POP STUDIO4 throughout the weekend of 21-23 March 2025. If you’d like to attend the ‘Friday Late’ event from 5pm – 9pm on Friday 21 March please RSVP to popbedford@gmail.com.
🤩 Five Bedford-based artists; Mo Rahman, Talia Giles, Fiona Wilson, Emily Baxter and Giacomo Verdura; invite you into their town centre studio to get up-close and personal with their work in progress and studio practices.
ℹ️ ABOUT POP STUDIO4
POP STUDIO4 is a shared working artist studio that opened in May 2023 as part of the Pride Of Place Bedford Project (POP), founded by studio artist and creative producer Talia Giles. Located in The Arcade in Bedford town centre; a hub of independent makers and shops; each artist has their own dedicated working space and the real joy of the shared studio is in the collective spirit, and the exchanging of creative ideas and techniques.
Pride of Place Bedford is an artist-let cultural placemaking initiative which aims to reinvent and reimagine retail and office space across the town centre and POP STUDIO4 is a testament to the project’s success to date.
Founder Talia Giles says “The vision has always been to help nurture and
grow the creative ecosystem here in Bedford and it is my hope that I can open up more shared studio spaces such as these across the town centre using long-term vacant units.”
In the run up to the Open Studio Big Weekend POP STUDIO4 artists will be releasing video interviews and behind the scenes snapshots of life in the studio on their socials.
Facebook event page 2025 open studios are quarterly and for the full weekend. Further dates to be announced.
Keep an eye on @popstudio4_
and @prideofplacebedford
🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance.
⭐️Llama Walking (ages 8+): £8.00 - £18.50
⭐️Greet the Goats: £7
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance.
⭐️Llama Walking (ages 8+): £8.00 - £18.50
⭐️Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️Pat a pet: £8.75
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
⭐️Pat a pet: £8.75
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
🎮 THE PIXEL BUNKER - The Ultimate Arcade in Milton Keynes
Sunday 23 March 2025
🎮 WELCOME TO THE PIXEL BUNKER IN MILTON KEYNES...
We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2, Bubble Bobble and many, many more machines from the 80's, 90's and 2000's. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
🕐 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance are highly recommended.
😀 SESSION TIMES
▪️Friday: 12:00, 15:30 and 19:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 and 13:30
▪️During bank holidays and school holidays We will have sessions at 11:00 and 14:15.
3️⃣ HOW LONG ARE THE SESSIONS?
Gaming sessions last for three hours and once you have paid the entry fee, every game inside is set to free play - no need for any coins to play!
🙋♀️ UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN AGE:
Children aged 14 and over can visit The Pixel Bunker without an adult. Under 14s must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
There are over 1000 spaces immediately outside the venue for as little as 50p per hour.
♿️ We have two dedicated Blue Badge bays right outside the entrance, and many more positioned around Lloyds Court. All parking zones in Milton Keynes are Free when a Blue Badge is displayed.
🎟 TICKET COST -
Must be booked in advance. With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission. Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite via the event link.
▪️Adult 16+: £15.50
▪️Child (5-15): £11.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family: £47.00
(Two adults and 2 children (ages 5-15 years)/ One adult and 3 children (ages 5-15 years)
▪️Students with NUS ID Gaming Session: £15.00
ℹ️ CONTACT US FOR ANY INFORMATION
https://www.thepixelbunker.com/contact-us/
🕐 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance are highly recommended.
😀 SESSION TIMES
▪️Friday: 12:00, 15:30 and 19:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 and 13:30
▪️During bank holidays and school holidays We will have sessions at 11:00 and 14:15.
3️⃣ HOW LONG ARE THE SESSIONS?
Gaming sessions last for three hours and once you have paid the entry fee, every game inside is set to free play - no need for any coins to play!
🙋♀️ UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN AGE:
Children aged 14 and over can visit The Pixel Bunker without an adult. Under 14s must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
There are over 1000 spaces immediately outside the venue for as little as 50p per hour.
♿️ We have two dedicated Blue Badge bays right outside the entrance, and many more positioned around Lloyds Court. All parking zones in Milton Keynes are Free when a Blue Badge is displayed.
🎟 TICKET COST -
Must be booked in advance. With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission. Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite via the event link.
▪️Adult 16+: £15.50
▪️Child (5-15): £11.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family: £47.00
(Two adults and 2 children (ages 5-15 years)/ One adult and 3 children (ages 5-15 years)
▪️Students with NUS ID Gaming Session: £15.00
ℹ️ CONTACT US FOR ANY INFORMATION
https://www.thepixelbunker.com/contact-us/
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Sunday 23 March 2025
TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM ( 90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
🤸♂️ 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.
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
9AM - 6.30PM ( 90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
🤸♂️ 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.
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
💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford
Sunday 23 March 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
🚶♀️🚶♂️CYM Woburn Deer Park Circular Walk - Sunday 23rd March 2025
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🚶♂️A lovely free CYM circular walk from Woburn that takes in parts of the Deer Park and the Safari Park! Approx. 8km and 2.5hrs long this is a beautiful walk that will be led by Kirsty and Dave.
📍MEETING POINT
Meet at the car park opposite St. Mary's Church on Park Street in Woburn for a 2pm start.
✅️ BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
To book your free places please email:
info@climbyourmountain.org
📍MEETING POINT
Meet at the car park opposite St. Mary's Church on Park Street in Woburn for a 2pm start.
✅️ BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
To book your free places please email:
info@climbyourmountain.org
🇫🇷 France at Home - French Market in Dunstable
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
🍷 France at Home will be in Dunstable with their French Market from Friday 21 March to Sunday 23 March 2025 operating daily from 9 am to 6 pm.
🇫🇷 WHAT TO EXPECT
The market will filled with delicious French food, including cheeses, wines, street food, bakery items, meats, and olives.
Citroën will also be showcasing their cars on The Square on Friday and Saturday.
🎨 SATURDAY WILL HAVE FREE FACEPAINTING & ARTS & CRAFTS
Dunstable Town Council will support the event with FREE face painting and arts and crafts on Saturday 22 March 2025.
🇫🇷 WHAT TO EXPECT
The market will filled with delicious French food, including cheeses, wines, street food, bakery items, meats, and olives.
Citroën will also be showcasing their cars on The Square on Friday and Saturday.
🎨 SATURDAY WILL HAVE FREE FACEPAINTING & ARTS & CRAFTS
Dunstable Town Council will support the event with FREE face painting and arts and crafts on Saturday 22 March 2025.
🌳 A FREE MAZE & GARDEN CENTRE TO VISIT- 💥AN IDEA FOR A DAY OUT BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE
Sunday 23 March 2025
👀 A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE at Roxton Garden Centre! A maze that is free to go too, kids & adults will love it...... if you can find it that is!
🤔SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you 'Roxton Maze'.
The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on. At the moment it is being trimmed back due to some hanging branches, we had to duck and dive a few times but it added to all the fun we had.
♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough to venture through and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion. It can get muddy too.
🔓WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open. The details are below.
Please beware they may close the maze at anytime due to maintenance, so it maybe a good idea to contact them before planning your trip to avoid disappointment.
🌺 THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys. Definitely worth a look!
☕️ THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help. They do a great carvery on a Sunday, you may need to book for this as it can get quite busy serving between 11:30 - 3:30pm.
🗓 ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE & MAZE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
▪️Sunday: 10.30 - 4.30
☎️ Phone: 01480 212701
📧 Email: roxton@britishgardencentres.com
🤔SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you 'Roxton Maze'.
The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on. At the moment it is being trimmed back due to some hanging branches, we had to duck and dive a few times but it added to all the fun we had.
♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough to venture through and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion. It can get muddy too.
🔓WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open. The details are below.
Please beware they may close the maze at anytime due to maintenance, so it maybe a good idea to contact them before planning your trip to avoid disappointment.
🌺 THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys. Definitely worth a look!
☕️ THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help. They do a great carvery on a Sunday, you may need to book for this as it can get quite busy serving between 11:30 - 3:30pm.
🗓 ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE & MAZE OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
▪️Sunday: 10.30 - 4.30
☎️ Phone: 01480 212701
📧 Email: roxton@britishgardencentres.com
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 23 March 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.
🛍 Jumble Sale at Aspley Guise Village Hall
Sunday 23 March 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🛍 We can't wait to see you at our Jumble Sale at Aspley Guise Village Hall! It's a great way for us to raise money for, the National Animal Welfare Trust, so we're so grateful for your time if you can pop along and pick up a bargain.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Pet items
⭐️ Children's toys
⭐️ Bric A Brac
⭐️ Clothes
⭐️ Books
⭐️ Refreshments
🎟 ADMISSION
Suggested donation of £1 for adults.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Pet items
⭐️ Children's toys
⭐️ Bric A Brac
⭐️ Clothes
⭐️ Books
⭐️ Refreshments
🎟 ADMISSION
Suggested donation of £1 for adults.
