💦 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.
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🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🤑 54% - 60% off a Comedy Show on a boat in London with optional pizza buffet and drinks!
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
🤣 Enjoy a night of laughter with fantastic discounts on a unusual dark comedy show on a luxury boat in london! Choose the package that best suits you. Check out the deals below.
(Must be booked in advance).
GET THIS DEAL HERE
🃏 For Two: Comedy Show Pass Only
£37.28 Discounted Price: £14.95
🍕 For Two: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
£75.78 Discounted Price: £34.95
😂 For Four: Comedy Show Pass
£74.76 Discounted Price: £29.90
🍽️ For Four: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
£151.56 Discounted Price: £69.90
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Wednesday's, June - August 2025:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
▪️Sunday 8th June 2025: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(Subject to availability)
🗺 WHERE?
Battersea Barge in London, opposite the Black Cat Coffee Company.
✅️ HOW DOES IT WORK
▪️Buy the voucher
▪️Choose a date available and book here.
▪️The voucher is valid untill 30/11/2025
▪️But dates are currently coming up untill August 2025.
▪️All the terms and conditions can be found on Groupon website via the 'Get This Deal' link.
🤑 GET THIS DEAL HERE
(Must be booked in advance).
GET THIS DEAL HERE
🃏 For Two: Comedy Show Pass Only
🍕 For Two: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
😂 For Four: Comedy Show Pass
🍽️ For Four: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Wednesday's, June - August 2025:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
▪️Sunday 8th June 2025: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(Subject to availability)
🗺 WHERE?
Battersea Barge in London, opposite the Black Cat Coffee Company.
✅️ HOW DOES IT WORK
▪️Buy the voucher
▪️Choose a date available and book here.
▪️The voucher is valid untill 30/11/2025
▪️But dates are currently coming up untill August 2025.
▪️All the terms and conditions can be found on Groupon website via the 'Get This Deal' link.
🤑 GET THIS DEAL HERE
📽 Film: How To Train Your Dragon - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 13:30
📽 In a Viking settlement besieged by dragons, a young man finds he has an ability to befriend and tame the creatures, in this live-action remake of the animated film.
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August, 2025: 13:30
(SOLD OUT)
▪️Saturday 30 August, 2025: 13:30
🎟 TICKETS COST:
From £7.50.
Kids Summer Saver: £6
A non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users can no be booked online, please call the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️
▪️Saturday 30 August, 2025: 13:30
🎟 TICKETS COST:
From £7.50.
Kids Summer Saver: £6
A non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users can no be booked online, please call the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
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🚗 Bedford Arms Classics - Oakley
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 17:00
🚗 Well Guys & Dolls if you fancy a midweek special of classic cars, a chin wag, munch, drink or all of this come down to The Bedford Arms in Oakley from 5pm. All classics and everyone is welcome.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 25th June
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Wednesday 24th September
🐶 DOG & FAMILY FRIENDLY PUB
We are family friendly in both our restaurant and bar and we can't wait to meet your four-legged friends in our bar and garden!
🌐 THE BEDFORD ARMS WEBSITE
https://bedfordarmsoakley.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 25th June
▪️Wednesday 30th July
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Wednesday 24th September
🐶 DOG & FAMILY FRIENDLY PUB
We are family friendly in both our restaurant and bar and we can't wait to meet your four-legged friends in our bar and garden!
🌐 THE BEDFORD ARMS WEBSITE
https://bedfordarmsoakley.co.uk/
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Wednesday 27 August 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.
⛳️ 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.
⛳️ 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!
💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Wednesday 27 August 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🎭 Blood Brothers at Milton Keynes Theatre
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 19:30
🎭 BILL KENWRIGHT LTD PRESENTS WILLY RUSSELL’S BLOOD BROTHERS
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August: 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 28th August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 29th August: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 30 August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
*2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
▪️AGE: 12+ -
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: range from £15 to £74.50 depending on date and seating location.
NOTE: There is a £3.95 transaction fee applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line
☎️ 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August: 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 28th August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 29th August: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 30 August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
*2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
▪️AGE: 12+ -
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: range from £15 to £74.50 depending on date and seating location.
NOTE: There is a £3.95 transaction fee applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line
☎️ 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🦖 The Lost World Corn Maze
Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
👀 The Labyrinth of Illusions
The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
Related Deals
🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.
🐶 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🌎 World Games Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🏆 Get active, get competitive and most of all, have fun this summer 2025 at Jordans Mill in Broom!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏛️ Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
Related Deals & Blogs
🚂 Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain £1 per person (under 2s go free).
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
💥 Get 50% off a drink at Cafe Bianco Nero in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🌞 BIANCO NERO HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Join us this summer 2025 for a lineup of fun, creative events for children and families! Here's what's happening:
-🍨 Design Your Own Frappe Competition
🗓 21st July – 1st August 2025
▪️Pick up a Design Sheet from BIANCO NERO.
▪️Design your frappe and post your entry in our in-store Competition Post Box.
▪️The winning drink will be sold as a Limited Edition!
🎲 Table Games & Wind Chime Decorating
🗓 4th & 6th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 12pm
▪️ Play classic games like Jenga, Connect 4, Snap, UNO and more.
▪️Wind chime decorating available for the little ones!
📚 Zog & the Flying Doctors – Reading & Craft
🗓 13th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️ Enjoy a magical book reading.
▪️Receive a free cupcake!
▪️Craft your very own crown.
🕵️♂️ Summer Adventure Trail
🗓 18th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 1pm
▪️Start at BIANCO NERO to collect your clue sheet.
▪️Explore Leighton Buzzard to find hidden letters.
▪️Solve the word to win a prize!
🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic – Reading & Craft
🗓 20th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️Bring your teddy for a cozy story time. ▪️Enjoy a free cupcake.
▪️Make your own teddy bear craft!
📸 Strike a Pose on Our Beach!
🗓 25th – 29th August 2025
▪️Snap a photo with our beach scene and props.
▪️Upload it to social media and show us at the till.
▪️Get 50% off any drink!
Join us this summer 2025 for a lineup of fun, creative events for children and families! Here's what's happening:
-🍨 Design Your Own Frappe Competition
🗓 21st July – 1st August 2025
▪️Pick up a Design Sheet from BIANCO NERO.
▪️Design your frappe and post your entry in our in-store Competition Post Box.
▪️The winning drink will be sold as a Limited Edition!
🎲 Table Games & Wind Chime Decorating
🗓 4th & 6th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 12pm
▪️ Play classic games like Jenga, Connect 4, Snap, UNO and more.
▪️Wind chime decorating available for the little ones!
📚 Zog & the Flying Doctors – Reading & Craft
🗓 13th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️ Enjoy a magical book reading.
▪️Receive a free cupcake!
▪️Craft your very own crown.
🕵️♂️ Summer Adventure Trail
🗓 18th August 2025
⏰ 9am – 1pm
▪️Start at BIANCO NERO to collect your clue sheet.
▪️Explore Leighton Buzzard to find hidden letters.
▪️Solve the word to win a prize!
🧸 Teddy Bears Picnic – Reading & Craft
🗓 20th August 2025
⏰ 11am – 12pm
▪️Bring your teddy for a cozy story time. ▪️Enjoy a free cupcake.
▪️Make your own teddy bear craft!
📸 Strike a Pose on Our Beach!
🗓 25th – 29th August 2025
▪️Snap a photo with our beach scene and props.
▪️Upload it to social media and show us at the till.
▪️Get 50% off any drink!
🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🧱 Choose your challenge and be part of the movement to build a better world, one brick at a time.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.
🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.
▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.
🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 Kids go for £1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
Related Deals
🎨 Free Art Workshops for 11 - 16 year old - Bedford
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📢 Free Art Workshops for 11-16 year olds
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.
WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm
WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN
WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES
📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.
🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.
🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.
👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.
WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm
WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN
WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES
📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.
🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.
🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.
👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.
🧒 Crafts, Soft Play & Games Plus Kids Eat Free* - Middltons, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤔 Plans this Wednesday? Tired of doing the same old thing? Switch it up and join us for Mini Legends at Middletons, Milton Keynes!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!
🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 990116
🗓 WHEN?
▪️23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!
🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 990116
Related Deals
⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
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⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 28th July until 31st August 2025, 10am until 4pm!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
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🧒 Free Summer Holiday Family Fun 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🧒 Our summer holiday club for families and children will be taking place at Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday mornings throughout August 2025.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s.
▪️Parent/guardian must be present.
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking.
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm
🎟 COST: £7.50
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
🤸♂️ Free Play - Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
🧒 Play is a critical part of any child’s development, yet it is sometimes easy to overlook its importance. It can be hard to find safe opportunities where children can have the freedom, space, or time that they need for play. Our role is to help overcome some of these challenges so that children have opportunities for child-led play, this helps to develop:
✨️ social skills
✨️ build relationships,
✨️ and promotes self-confidence.
Open access play is an opportunity to bring families and communities closer together.
We provide four types of play events.
🤸♂️ Risky Play - which allows children to encounter risky experiences, to develop survival
skills and conquer fears. E.g climbing trees, climbing the van, lifting large objects, balancing on high beams or using ropes to build and balance, Using 'dangerous' tools such as saws, water slides, assault courses,
using and lighting a fire pit to cook. Some children discover strength and confidence they didn’t know they had.
⚾️ Sports and Games - which allows children to be interactive and sociable with each other and to work together for a common goal, through sports and playing games. these include football, cricket, rounders, archery, badminton, volleyball, tag, parachute games, tennis and many more.
💦 Messy Play - which allows children to discover textures and and the effect some ingredients have on each other through fun experiments, painting, foam play, slime play, sand & water play and all types of arts and crafts using materials from our scrap store.
🪵 Imaginative Play - Which allows a child’s imagination to run wild, using objects & actions to represent other things. It includes loose parts play with small and large objects, face paint, dressing up, small world toys, and Den building.
❗️PLEASE NOTE:
We do not provide or accept responsibility for the supervision of children.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at our events, at all times.
🎟 FREE - BOOKING NEEDED
You can book you space via the event link. There are limited spaces available.
✨️ social skills
✨️ build relationships,
✨️ and promotes self-confidence.
Open access play is an opportunity to bring families and communities closer together.
We provide four types of play events.
🤸♂️ Risky Play - which allows children to encounter risky experiences, to develop survival
skills and conquer fears. E.g climbing trees, climbing the van, lifting large objects, balancing on high beams or using ropes to build and balance, Using 'dangerous' tools such as saws, water slides, assault courses,
using and lighting a fire pit to cook. Some children discover strength and confidence they didn’t know they had.
⚾️ Sports and Games - which allows children to be interactive and sociable with each other and to work together for a common goal, through sports and playing games. these include football, cricket, rounders, archery, badminton, volleyball, tag, parachute games, tennis and many more.
💦 Messy Play - which allows children to discover textures and and the effect some ingredients have on each other through fun experiments, painting, foam play, slime play, sand & water play and all types of arts and crafts using materials from our scrap store.
🪵 Imaginative Play - Which allows a child’s imagination to run wild, using objects & actions to represent other things. It includes loose parts play with small and large objects, face paint, dressing up, small world toys, and Den building.
❗️PLEASE NOTE:
We do not provide or accept responsibility for the supervision of children.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at our events, at all times.
🎟 FREE - BOOKING NEEDED
You can book you space via the event link. There are limited spaces available.
🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 11:00
🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
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🧒 Free Lego, Crafts, Snacks and Drinks - Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🧒 Our FREE holiday session in Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard this August 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️10am - 12pm
✅️ FREE NO BOOKING REQUIRED
😊 Come along and chill out with Lego, crafts, and other activities, plus refreshments and friendly chat - all free.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️10am - 12pm
✅️ FREE NO BOOKING REQUIRED
😊 Come along and chill out with Lego, crafts, and other activities, plus refreshments and friendly chat - all free.
💦 Aqua Park, Splash - Tastic Outdoor Fun! Box End Water Park, Kempston
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
💦 Discover our most popular attraction - our AMAZING giant inflatable Aqua Park! Open from April through to October 2025, it's fantastic fun for all ages - 6 years and above! This is THE watersports activity for any family or group looking to have outdoor fun on the water. Climb, leap & bounce your way around our giant inflatable obstacles. How long will you stay dry for? . . .
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
A single ticket allows you to explore our 2 giant Aqua Parks during your hour on the lake for £17.50pp or £60 for groups of 4 - rotating after 30 minutes, twice the fun for the same amazing price! Buoyancy aids included. Safety briefing 10 minutes before your session start time.
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
We recommend wearing grip socks or soft-sole water shoes on your feet. Add a pair of our Grip Socks for £2.50pp!
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
🏊♂️ Family Wild Swimming - Waresley Park Estate
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 14:30
🏊♂️ Make the most of the summer holidays by enjoying a relaxing 60 minute wild swim as a family in our beautiful country estate lake.
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Surrounded by nature, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and create special memories together. After your swim, head to our lakeside beach and warm up with a delicious hot chocolate as you soak in the peaceful views.
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Surrounded by nature, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and create special memories together. After your swim, head to our lakeside beach and warm up with a delicious hot chocolate as you soak in the peaceful views.
Come and experience the simple joys of nature, swimming, and family time—right here on our beautiful Cambridgeshire estate.
▪️AGES:
Children must be 8 years or older. A maximum of 2 children per adult. Please bring suitable buoyancy aids for your children if needed.
▪️AGES:
Children must be 8 years or older. A maximum of 2 children per adult. Please bring suitable buoyancy aids for your children if needed.
🍹 Explore Elderswell with Cocktails & Canapés - Turvey
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🍹 On Wednesday 27th August, Elderswell Retirement Village in Turvey is opening its doors for an afternoon of handcrafted cocktails, tasty canapés and relaxed conversation.
It’s more than just a social – guests can:
✨️ Explore the beautiful village and its facilities
✨️ Meet the people who call Elderswell home
✨️ Chat with the friendly team behind the scenes
✨️ Enjoy a taste of village life (alongside the food and drinks!)
✨️ Meet the people who call Elderswell home
✨️ Chat with the friendly team behind the scenes
✨️ Enjoy a taste of village life (alongside the food and drinks!)
✅️ FREE TO ATTEND, RESERVATION REQUIRED
The afternoon is free to attend and whether you’re curious about retirement living or simply fancy a summer outing with a difference, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
☎️ To reserve a space, call 01234 233 950 or register online here.
🧒 Free Family Day - Kempston
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🧒 Free Family Fun Day! Come and join us to celebrate the end of the Summer of SEND.
📍WHEN & WHERE?
▪️Wednesdasday 27th August
▪️10am - 2pm
▪️Kempston Academy
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be a range of inflatables, climbing wall, archery tag, silent disco, face painting, bubbles, garden games and sensory activities.
ℹ️ STALLS
There will also be information stands so come along and talk to representatives from Early Help, CAMHS, Community Paediatrics, Sports Development, The Nomad Dads Society - Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum
🥪 BRING YOUR PICNICS
Please bring your own food and drink to enjoy in the picnic area.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE SPACE:
Please email sendevents@bedford.gov.uk to book places. If you haven’t booked you can still attend and we will register you at the entrance.
📍WHEN & WHERE?
▪️Wednesdasday 27th August
▪️10am - 2pm
▪️Kempston Academy
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be a range of inflatables, climbing wall, archery tag, silent disco, face painting, bubbles, garden games and sensory activities.
ℹ️ STALLS
There will also be information stands so come along and talk to representatives from Early Help, CAMHS, Community Paediatrics, Sports Development, The Nomad Dads Society - Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum
🥪 BRING YOUR PICNICS
Please bring your own food and drink to enjoy in the picnic area.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE SPACE:
Please email sendevents@bedford.gov.uk to book places. If you haven’t booked you can still attend and we will register you at the entrance.
