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🎊🏁 Dunstable’s Soapbox Derby 2025 at Priory Gardens
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🏎 Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed, creativity, and community spirit as Dunstable hosts its very first Soapbox Derby to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Town Council!
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
TEAMS
⭐Junior F1 Team
⭐The Amateurs
⭐The Flying Stunt Monkeys
⭐Speedy Washers
⭐Dunstable Green Watch
⭐The Go Go
⭐The Dunstable Swan
🏎 SCHEDULE:
▪️12 noon: Practice Runs
▪️1 pm: 1st timed race
▪️1.45 pm: 2nd timed race
▪️2.30 pm: 3rd timed race
▪️3.15 pm: Prize Giving Ceremony
📽 FILM SCREENINGS
▪️FREE GUY at 3.30 pm
▪️A MINECRAFT MOVIE at 5.45 pm!
FOOD & DRINK
🍟 Today’s Catering & Outdoor Bar
🍔 Traditional Burger Van
🍲 Ann Marie's Fresh Caribbean Cuisine
🧁 The Bake Bar UK
🍭 Candy Floss & Sweets Stall
🍦 Ice Cream Van
🍰 Archie's Bakery
🥂 Barworx (Outdoor Bar)
🛍 STALLS
The Geek, The Witch , The Wardrobe Dunstable
Magic Sand Arts (Children’s sand craft stall)
🎨 FREE Children’s Activity:
Paint a Pot – let the little ones get creative!
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
TEAMS
⭐Junior F1 Team
⭐The Amateurs
⭐The Flying Stunt Monkeys
⭐Speedy Washers
⭐Dunstable Green Watch
⭐The Go Go
⭐The Dunstable Swan
🏎 SCHEDULE:
▪️12 noon: Practice Runs
▪️1 pm: 1st timed race
▪️1.45 pm: 2nd timed race
▪️2.30 pm: 3rd timed race
▪️3.15 pm: Prize Giving Ceremony
📽 FILM SCREENINGS
▪️FREE GUY at 3.30 pm
▪️A MINECRAFT MOVIE at 5.45 pm!
FOOD & DRINK
🍟 Today’s Catering & Outdoor Bar
🍔 Traditional Burger Van
🍲 Ann Marie's Fresh Caribbean Cuisine
🧁 The Bake Bar UK
🍭 Candy Floss & Sweets Stall
🍦 Ice Cream Van
🍰 Archie's Bakery
🥂 Barworx (Outdoor Bar)
🛍 STALLS
The Geek, The Witch , The Wardrobe Dunstable
Magic Sand Arts (Children’s sand craft stall)
🎨 FREE Children’s Activity:
Paint a Pot – let the little ones get creative!
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📽 Open Air Cinema - IT (15) - Hitchin
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 21:00
😱 Get ready to face your fears and step into the eerie world of Derry as Sundown Cinema presents a spine-chilling outdoor screening of IT at Hitchin, Lavender.
This screening will be on headphones: immerse yourself in the open air on the big screen. Please note that this is a 15 rated film.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
You can bring your own food & drink. Please be mindful of bringing glass. We will have food and drinks available at each venue and we are proud to always ensure that we have a vegetarian and gluten-free option available.
🪑 DECKCHAIRS, BLANKETS & GAZEBO'S
It is possible to bring your own gazebo/tent however we do ask that these are set up towards the rear of the viewing area as not to obstruct anyone in the audience. If you would like to bring along your own chair or beanbag to any of our events then please do.
🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
If you’d like to smoke or vape at our events we ask that you do so away from the viewing areas. This is usually marked by our yellow flags but at some venues we’re unable to erect these, in those instances please smoke or vape towards the rear of the screening.
🌧 WHAT IF IT RAINS?
As an outdoor event we are subject to the whims of the British summer! We only cancel our events if the weather poses a risk to guests, staff or equipment. Only in exceptional circumstances will rain stop a screening so please dress according to the weather forecast. Decisions to cancel an event may not be made until the day of the event.
🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS
Parking for those with disabilities is situated next to the entrance to the cinema and we are on hand should anyone need further assistance. Please feel free to contact us at tickets@sundowncinema.co.uk if you are concerned about anything and someone will be more than happy to assist you. Carer/Companion tickets are available to those who hold an Access Card with an ‘Essential Companion’ component. Please note that this is the only card that we accept if you wish to apply for a companion ticket, please see our carer FAQ for more information.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️General Admission - Advance Sale Ticket: £14.80 + £0.74 fee
(Advance ticket admits 1
Saving of 10%
Limited availability
Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️General Admission: £16.50 + £0.83 fee
(Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️Popcorn, Prosecco and Deckchair package for two: £65.00 + £3.25 fee
(Admits 2. Includes two adult tickets, prosecco & popcorn on arrival and two traditional deckchairs positioned at the front of the screening)
🤩 EXTRA OPTIONS
▪️Deckchair Hire: £6.50 + £0.33 fee
▪️Beanbag Hire - £5.00 + £0.25 fee
▪️Gazebo Hire - £30.00 + £1.50 fee
✅️ You can purchase tickets via the event link.
This screening will be on headphones: immerse yourself in the open air on the big screen. Please note that this is a 15 rated film.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
You can bring your own food & drink. Please be mindful of bringing glass. We will have food and drinks available at each venue and we are proud to always ensure that we have a vegetarian and gluten-free option available.
🪑 DECKCHAIRS, BLANKETS & GAZEBO'S
It is possible to bring your own gazebo/tent however we do ask that these are set up towards the rear of the viewing area as not to obstruct anyone in the audience. If you would like to bring along your own chair or beanbag to any of our events then please do.
🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
If you’d like to smoke or vape at our events we ask that you do so away from the viewing areas. This is usually marked by our yellow flags but at some venues we’re unable to erect these, in those instances please smoke or vape towards the rear of the screening.
🌧 WHAT IF IT RAINS?
As an outdoor event we are subject to the whims of the British summer! We only cancel our events if the weather poses a risk to guests, staff or equipment. Only in exceptional circumstances will rain stop a screening so please dress according to the weather forecast. Decisions to cancel an event may not be made until the day of the event.
🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS
Parking for those with disabilities is situated next to the entrance to the cinema and we are on hand should anyone need further assistance. Please feel free to contact us at tickets@sundowncinema.co.uk if you are concerned about anything and someone will be more than happy to assist you. Carer/Companion tickets are available to those who hold an Access Card with an ‘Essential Companion’ component. Please note that this is the only card that we accept if you wish to apply for a companion ticket, please see our carer FAQ for more information.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️General Admission - Advance Sale Ticket: £14.80 + £0.74 fee
(Advance ticket admits 1
Saving of 10%
Limited availability
Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️General Admission: £16.50 + £0.83 fee
(Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️Popcorn, Prosecco and Deckchair package for two: £65.00 + £3.25 fee
(Admits 2. Includes two adult tickets, prosecco & popcorn on arrival and two traditional deckchairs positioned at the front of the screening)
🤩 EXTRA OPTIONS
▪️Deckchair Hire: £6.50 + £0.33 fee
▪️Beanbag Hire - £5.00 + £0.25 fee
▪️Gazebo Hire - £30.00 + £1.50 fee
✅️ You can purchase tickets via the event link.
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
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😎 Good Times Presents The History of House - Esquires, Bedford
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 20:00
💃🏼Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of GoodTimes... all for a Great Cause on Saturday 9th August 2025!
▪️AGES: 18+
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
We’re putting on an incredible event and we want YOU to be part of it! Amazing DJs, Stunning effects, visuals and incredible atmosphere! Bring your friends spread the word & let’s make Good Times on 9th August another awesome night – for all the right reasons!
🎧 DJs
K-klass, Swan-E, Gav James, Dave Bergin & your host MC Magika
🔥 MUSIC
90s House & Garage, Old Skool Classics & Ibiza Anthems
💯 CHARITY INFORMATION
All profits go directly to charity!
Every ticket sold helps us raise money for the Wood green animal charity and together we can turn this exceptional dance music event into something truly meaningful.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️Adult: £17.60
▪️Adult (with code): £15.40
💥 DISCOUNT CODE:
Use LOVEGOODTIMES to get a discount when booking online.
🫶 YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT US IN A DIFFERENT WAY!
If you can’t make it, you can still help us support the cause by sharing this post, tagging your friends or buying them a ticket! Every ticket, every share & every donation helps!
GoodTimes just giving page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/goodtimes?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA
▪️AGES: 18+
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
We’re putting on an incredible event and we want YOU to be part of it! Amazing DJs, Stunning effects, visuals and incredible atmosphere! Bring your friends spread the word & let’s make Good Times on 9th August another awesome night – for all the right reasons!
🎧 DJs
K-klass, Swan-E, Gav James, Dave Bergin & your host MC Magika
🔥 MUSIC
90s House & Garage, Old Skool Classics & Ibiza Anthems
💯 CHARITY INFORMATION
All profits go directly to charity!
Every ticket sold helps us raise money for the Wood green animal charity and together we can turn this exceptional dance music event into something truly meaningful.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️Adult: £17.60
▪️Adult (with code): £15.40
💥 DISCOUNT CODE:
Use LOVEGOODTIMES to get a discount when booking online.
🫶 YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT US IN A DIFFERENT WAY!
If you can’t make it, you can still help us support the cause by sharing this post, tagging your friends or buying them a ticket! Every ticket, every share & every donation helps!
GoodTimes just giving page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/goodtimes?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA
🤩 Raynham Way Community Centre Summer Fete 2025 - Luton
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 16:30
🎊 Raynham Way Community Centre Summer Fete 2025, Free Fun and Entertainment and stalls fun for ALL on Saturday 9th August 2025.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️DJ
✨️Food Outlets
✨️Bungee Trampolines
✨️Children’s Fairground Rides
✨️Inflatables
✨️Animal Encounters
✨️Petting Farm
✨️Balloon Modeller
✨️Children Entertainer
✨️Community Interest Stalls
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Artisan Coffee Van
✨️Ice Cream Van
✨️Bottle Tombola
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️DJ
✨️Food Outlets
✨️Bungee Trampolines
✨️Children’s Fairground Rides
✨️Inflatables
✨️Animal Encounters
✨️Petting Farm
✨️Balloon Modeller
✨️Children Entertainer
✨️Community Interest Stalls
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Artisan Coffee Van
✨️Ice Cream Van
✨️Bottle Tombola
💷 Cash Only Bar
Everyone welcome, please come and join us for a fun afternoon.
💦 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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🌈 Colourscape at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🌈 Colourscape comes to Luton for the first time on August 9th & 10th 2025! A large walk-in labyrinth of colour and light will fill the lawn at Stockwood Discovery Centre.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️AGES:
Suitable for all ages book now and don a primary-coloured cloak to become part of the colour experience and step into a new world of intense colour and light. This is a contemporary music, art and dance event that everyone can enjoy from babies to 100-year-olds!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Colourscape is formed of many interlinked chambers of primary colours to create a labyrinth (each chamber c. 4M across). Step forwards and a long view of radiating colours appears.
Another step and another view appears until you are surrounded and immersed in the most intense colour and light imaginable. Visitors have described the experience as being like “wrapped in a rainbow” or saying “I felt I could breathe colours!"
You can freely walk anywhere to explore this amazing space and will discover musicians and dancers anywhere inside leading you on a journey of all the senses.
The musicians may be found in a large Silver Dome playing unusual instruments - maybe Tibetan Singing bowls or Asian instruments or instruments of water, maybe playing the branch of a tree or a bicycle wheel with a violin bow! And the dancers express the music with creative movement that draws you into the experience.
🕥 TIMES
▪️Daily opening times: 10:30am to 16:30pm
▪️Last entry: 16:00
▪️Duration: 30 minutes
▪️Booking slots: Are available every 10 minutes from 10:30 to 16:00.
NOTE: Performance Times vs. Opening Times: Performances usually begin 30 minutes after opening and end 30 minutes before closing.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Colourscape is fully wheelchair accessible. We do ask people not to come in electric wheelchairs if possible as they often have low-slung batteries that can catch and cause damage. Push along chairs are fine. Motorised mobility scooters will not be permitted.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Rain does not affect Colourscape - it is lovely in the rain. The only weather that causes us to close is high winds (above 22mph or so). In case of weather-related closure, ticket holders will be contacted with further instructions.
WHAT TO KNOW
🔸️ Visitors are asked to remove shoes on entry to help protect the structure – socks optional but recommended.
🔸️ Pushchairs should be left at the entrance unless required for specific mobility needs.
🔸️Running is not permitted.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £10 including booking fee.
Adult Supervision: Child tickets must be purchased with a supervising adult. You can purchase tickets via the event link.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️AGES:
Suitable for all ages book now and don a primary-coloured cloak to become part of the colour experience and step into a new world of intense colour and light. This is a contemporary music, art and dance event that everyone can enjoy from babies to 100-year-olds!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Colourscape is formed of many interlinked chambers of primary colours to create a labyrinth (each chamber c. 4M across). Step forwards and a long view of radiating colours appears.
Another step and another view appears until you are surrounded and immersed in the most intense colour and light imaginable. Visitors have described the experience as being like “wrapped in a rainbow” or saying “I felt I could breathe colours!"
You can freely walk anywhere to explore this amazing space and will discover musicians and dancers anywhere inside leading you on a journey of all the senses.
The musicians may be found in a large Silver Dome playing unusual instruments - maybe Tibetan Singing bowls or Asian instruments or instruments of water, maybe playing the branch of a tree or a bicycle wheel with a violin bow! And the dancers express the music with creative movement that draws you into the experience.
🕥 TIMES
▪️Daily opening times: 10:30am to 16:30pm
▪️Last entry: 16:00
▪️Duration: 30 minutes
▪️Booking slots: Are available every 10 minutes from 10:30 to 16:00.
NOTE: Performance Times vs. Opening Times: Performances usually begin 30 minutes after opening and end 30 minutes before closing.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Colourscape is fully wheelchair accessible. We do ask people not to come in electric wheelchairs if possible as they often have low-slung batteries that can catch and cause damage. Push along chairs are fine. Motorised mobility scooters will not be permitted.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Rain does not affect Colourscape - it is lovely in the rain. The only weather that causes us to close is high winds (above 22mph or so). In case of weather-related closure, ticket holders will be contacted with further instructions.
WHAT TO KNOW
🔸️ Visitors are asked to remove shoes on entry to help protect the structure – socks optional but recommended.
🔸️ Pushchairs should be left at the entrance unless required for specific mobility needs.
🔸️Running is not permitted.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £10 including booking fee.
Adult Supervision: Child tickets must be purchased with a supervising adult. You can purchase tickets via the event link.
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🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🛍 Leighton Buzzard Vintage Market 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 08:30 - 15:00
🛍 Welcoming vintage and retro sellers to our specialty market area at the top of the High Street, the vintage sellers will be offering a range in vintage and retro clothing, household goods, accessories, gift items and collectables from the mid-century onwards.
Now in it's third year, the Vintage Market is all about championing the best from eras gone by, whilst being sustainable, eco friendly and playful.
More dates added for 2025, join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month, April - September 2025 inclusive: -
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th April
▪️Saturday 10th May
▪️Saturday 14th June
▪️Saturday 12th July
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 13th September
Now in it's third year, the Vintage Market is all about championing the best from eras gone by, whilst being sustainable, eco friendly and playful.
More dates added for 2025, join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month, April - September 2025 inclusive: -
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th April
▪️Saturday 10th May
▪️Saturday 14th June
▪️Saturday 12th July
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 13th September
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🚗 Classic Car Show 2025 - The Cock, Broom
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
🚗 Free Entry Classic Cock Car Show at The Cock Broom bring your Classic & Modern Classics Cars, Bikes, and other vehicles. Park Your Classics In Field Behind The Pub From 12.00pm Onwards.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Music And Bands Throughout The Day
🍔 Burgers and Hotdogs
🚗 And Lots Of Different Varieties Of Cars
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 314 411
📧 Website:
https://www.thecockinnbroom.com/
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Music And Bands Throughout The Day
🍔 Burgers and Hotdogs
🚗 And Lots Of Different Varieties Of Cars
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 314 411
📧 Website:
https://www.thecockinnbroom.com/
🚗 Cars On The Green, Stotfold 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00
🚗 Cars On The Green, Classic Car & Bike show, at The Green, Stotfold. We have a fabulous increasing selection of cool classic cars and bikes for you to browse throughout the day.
🕛 TIMES
▪️The Green earliest entry for exhibitiors is: 12:00
▪️The show starts at: 13:00
▪️The Coach and Horses is open: 12pm til late
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to pre book just turn up, we will be taking your kind donations on the gate and around the show. This event will be supporting charities The Garden House Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease Association.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Coach and Horses have all the entertainment and food requirements available for you throughout the day, with live bands performing, and food stalls held within the carpark space.
✨️ Live Bands
🕛 TIMES
▪️The Green earliest entry for exhibitiors is: 12:00
▪️The show starts at: 13:00
▪️The Coach and Horses is open: 12pm til late
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to pre book just turn up, we will be taking your kind donations on the gate and around the show. This event will be supporting charities The Garden House Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease Association.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Coach and Horses have all the entertainment and food requirements available for you throughout the day, with live bands performing, and food stalls held within the carpark space.
✨️ Live Bands
✨️ Hot Rods
✨️ Food Vendors
✨️ Classic Cars & Bikes
✨️ Kirstys Cakes
✨️ Ice cream
✨️ Paddy Allen Photography
✨️ Trading stalls
🚻 Coach and Horses and The Crown toilets are available for anyone to use during the event.
✨️ Ice cream
✨️ Paddy Allen Photography
✨️ Trading stalls
🚻 Coach and Horses and The Crown toilets are available for anyone to use during the event.
❓️ Want to exhibit a vehicle?
Cars and bikes to be strictly at least 20 years old or something of interest within this age (this is a strict criteria due to the popularity with the show, please remain patient with us and our Marshals, we try to accept a great variety within this description).
🔮 Psychic evening With pop up cafe at Cople Village Hall
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
🔮 A wonderful evening of Mediumistic one to ones and Tarot readings plus Massage & healing available! Gorgeous stalls to browse selling:
✨️Crystals
✨️Jewellery
✨️Candles
✨️Skincare
✨️Incense
✨️Reiki
✨️Resin & more!
💗 A lovely atmosphere, everyone welcome. Come as a group or on your own...everybody welcome.
🍟 REFRESHMENTS
A pop up cafe serving hot & cold snacks and drinks... cakes, cookies, brownies and more.
🎟 ENTRY PRICE: £2 Entry
💷 Readers charge individually cash only please
✨️Crystals
✨️Jewellery
✨️Candles
✨️Skincare
✨️Incense
✨️Reiki
✨️Resin & more!
💗 A lovely atmosphere, everyone welcome. Come as a group or on your own...everybody welcome.
🍟 REFRESHMENTS
A pop up cafe serving hot & cold snacks and drinks... cakes, cookies, brownies and more.
🎟 ENTRY PRICE: £2 Entry
💷 Readers charge individually cash only please
🎊 Clophill Therapeutic Garden Grand Opening 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
🌸 Big news bloomin' friends! We’re thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Bloomin’ Well CIC Therapeutic Gardens in Clophill – and it’s going to be a day to remember! So grab your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate something truly special growing right here in Clophill. We can’t wait to see you there!
🕑 TIMES
▪️Open: 2PM – 2PM
▪️Ribbon Cutting: at 1PM!
We’re honoured to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, who will be cutting the Ribbon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔥 FREE sizzling BBQ – come hungry!
🧁 Homemade cakes that’ll make your tastebuds dance
🪴 Beautiful plants for sale to brighten up your home or garden
🌻 Fun garden activities for the whole family – kids and grown-ups alike!
🦋 FACE PAINTING
Face painting is just £5 per person – and spaces are limited! To avoid missing out, please buy a token on the day from our plant and cake stall as soon as you arrive.
💚 MEET THE TEAM
Meet the passionate Bloomin’ Well team and explore the brand new therapeutic garden space – a peaceful haven designed to support wellbeing, connection, and community.
🐾 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs welcome (on leads, please – they love a sniff around!)
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
▪️Please only use the track (next to 9 Shefford Road) for dropping off people with mobility needs.
▪️Otherwise, parking is available on Shefford Road or the High Street.
▪️We kindly ask that you park responsibly and do not block any driveways — we want to keep our neighbours happy!
📍 LOCATION
First field on the left up the track beside 9 Shefford Road, Clophill, MK45 4BT
🕑 TIMES
▪️Open: 2PM – 2PM
▪️Ribbon Cutting: at 1PM!
We’re honoured to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, who will be cutting the Ribbon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🔥 FREE sizzling BBQ – come hungry!
🧁 Homemade cakes that’ll make your tastebuds dance
🪴 Beautiful plants for sale to brighten up your home or garden
🌻 Fun garden activities for the whole family – kids and grown-ups alike!
🦋 FACE PAINTING
Face painting is just £5 per person – and spaces are limited! To avoid missing out, please buy a token on the day from our plant and cake stall as soon as you arrive.
💚 MEET THE TEAM
Meet the passionate Bloomin’ Well team and explore the brand new therapeutic garden space – a peaceful haven designed to support wellbeing, connection, and community.
🐾 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs welcome (on leads, please – they love a sniff around!)
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
▪️Please only use the track (next to 9 Shefford Road) for dropping off people with mobility needs.
▪️Otherwise, parking is available on Shefford Road or the High Street.
▪️We kindly ask that you park responsibly and do not block any driveways — we want to keep our neighbours happy!
📍 LOCATION
First field on the left up the track beside 9 Shefford Road, Clophill, MK45 4BT
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🤸♂️ Adult Farm Night with Silent Disco 2025 - Mead Open Farm
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🎧 NEW FOR 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard - From 19th July 2025, enjoy the Silent Disco as part of your ticket! Don a headset and party the night away as the DJs battle it out.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🎊 Charity Summer Party at The Rose & Crown, Ashwell 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 23:00
🎊 Our charity event is back at The Rose & Crown in Ashwell. We are combining our family fun day and music event into one super weekend again. In support of Lister Hospital ICU.
🤩 FREE ENTRY
Absolutely, Kelly! Here's a clean and structured rewrite of the poster, perfect for blog or social media use:
🗓 SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with fun:
✨️ Kids Disco
✨️ BBQ
✨️ Bouncy Castle
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Plus loads more surprises!
🎵 Evening Entertainment
🔸️ Steve The Piano Man – 4:00 PM
🔸️ Raffle Draw – 5:15 PM
🔸️ Ashley Smith & James – 6:15 PM
🔸️ Floyd Escape – 8:15 PM
🔸️ Means of Escape – 9:15 PM
🗓 SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST 2025
Enjoy a full day of live music from local talent:
🎤 Rebecca Carter – 2:00 PM
🎤 Harry Goodfellow – 3:00 PM
🎤 Dan Fitzgerald – 3:45 PM
🎤 Robbie Miller – 5:00 PM
🎤 Brooke William Charles – 6:00 PM
🎤 The Scallywags – 7:00 PM
💖 Why It Matters
All proceeds go toward supporting the Intensive Care Unit at Lister Hospital. Come celebrate, enjoy, and make a difference.
🤩 FREE ENTRY
Absolutely, Kelly! Here's a clean and structured rewrite of the poster, perfect for blog or social media use:
🗓 SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with fun:
✨️ Kids Disco
✨️ BBQ
✨️ Bouncy Castle
✨️ Raffle
✨️ Plus loads more surprises!
🎵 Evening Entertainment
🔸️ Steve The Piano Man – 4:00 PM
🔸️ Raffle Draw – 5:15 PM
🔸️ Ashley Smith & James – 6:15 PM
🔸️ Floyd Escape – 8:15 PM
🔸️ Means of Escape – 9:15 PM
🗓 SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST 2025
Enjoy a full day of live music from local talent:
🎤 Rebecca Carter – 2:00 PM
🎤 Harry Goodfellow – 3:00 PM
🎤 Dan Fitzgerald – 3:45 PM
🎤 Robbie Miller – 5:00 PM
🎤 Brooke William Charles – 6:00 PM
🎤 The Scallywags – 7:00 PM
💖 Why It Matters
All proceeds go toward supporting the Intensive Care Unit at Lister Hospital. Come celebrate, enjoy, and make a difference.
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🌳 Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade hike (Chilterns) - Saturday 9th August 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 09:15
🌳 A wonderful summer hike in the Chilterns! We will meet for a 9.15am start at the main National Trust Dunstable Downs Visitors Centre (LU6 2GY).
🚶♀️CIRCULAR WALK
The circular hike is approx. 10 miles (5hrs with breaks) and takes in beautiful countryside around Whipsnade and Dunstable Downs, with stunning views all around.
💳 BOOKING
Fully guided throughout. £25pp for the day.
You can book.via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
Any questions please email info@themountaincoach.com
🚶♀️CIRCULAR WALK
The circular hike is approx. 10 miles (5hrs with breaks) and takes in beautiful countryside around Whipsnade and Dunstable Downs, with stunning views all around.
💳 BOOKING
Fully guided throughout. £25pp for the day.
You can book.via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
Any questions please email info@themountaincoach.com
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👸 Princess Party (Free entry) - The Crown, Flitwick
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
👸 Calling all parents/carers! Come and join us in the Summer Hols for our first Crown Princess Party!
🗓 WHEN?
On Saturday 9th August 2025 between 12 and 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet the Princesses, Bouncy Castle, Singing, Dancing and Crafts....there may be a glitter tattoo or two!
Free entry!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🗓 WHEN?
On Saturday 9th August 2025 between 12 and 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet the Princesses, Bouncy Castle, Singing, Dancing and Crafts....there may be a glitter tattoo or two!
Free entry!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🍰 Saturday Coffee and Cake at All Saints' Church, Houghton Regis
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
☕️ Visit the Parish Church for Saturday coffee morning, serving homemade cakes and scones, and freshly brewed fairtrade tea and coffee… the perfect time to visit All Saints’ enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
🍰 £1 per item. Takeaway option available.
Coffee and Tea supplied by Kingdom Coffee.
🍰 £1 per item. Takeaway option available.
Coffee and Tea supplied by Kingdom Coffee.
🌞 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
Saturday 09 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 ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN TEMPSFORD 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 (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ 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 (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️ Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 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.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 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.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Saturday 09 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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🏖 Summer Beach Party 2025 - The Old Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🏖 Ready to feel the sand on your toes?
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.
🧒 AGES: 2 - 8
🗓 DATES 2025
▪️26th July - 31st August
▪️Thursday - Sunday's
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours
🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!
🚣♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.
🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.
🧒 AGES: 2 - 8
🗓 DATES 2025
▪️26th July - 31st August
▪️Thursday - Sunday's
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours
🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!
🚣♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.
🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
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🎊 River Lea Fun Day 2025 - Wardown Park, Luton
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎊 Join us for a family fun day next to Wardown Lake, learn more about the River Lea in Luton, its wildlife, and the people working to protect and improve our river!
🤩 FREE ENTRY!
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ River dipping
✨️ Arts & crafts
✨️ Walks & talks
🤩 FREE ENTRY!
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ River dipping
✨️ Arts & crafts
✨️ Walks & talks
✨️ And much more!
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Saturday 09 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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🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025
Saturday 09 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.
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🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Saturday 09 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
Saturday 09 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
Saturday 09 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
Saturday 09 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
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🏛 Moot Hall Museum - Elstow
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🏛 Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit the delightful village of Elstow, Bedfordshire.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️April - October
▪️Open Saturdays only
▪️1pm - 4pm
🏛 MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
▪️PLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
💷 ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Bring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
♿️ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
🅿️ CAR PARKING
There is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️April - October
▪️Open Saturdays only
▪️1pm - 4pm
🏛 MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
▪️PLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
💷 ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Bring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
♿️ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
🅿️ CAR PARKING
There is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
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🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 21:30
🌈 Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this August 2025!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 7th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 8th August - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 9th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Sunday 10th August - 1:00pm & 5:00pm
(Two hours including intervals)
🎭 ABOUT
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £24.50
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
🤩 MEMBERS?
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 6th August - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 7th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 8th August - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 9th August - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Sunday 10th August - 1:00pm & 5:00pm
(Two hours including intervals)
🎭 ABOUT
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £24.50
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
🤩 MEMBERS?
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
🌹Saturday Pizza & Burgers in the garden at Lussmanns Woburn
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🌹 Lussmanns new walled garden in Woburn is the perfect place to spend a sunny Friday evening or a lazy Saturday.
🍕 WHAT FOOD?
Choose from three pizzas – all thin and crisp and cooked in our wood-fired oven. All are made with the very best San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella made up the road in Bedford. The charcuterie is of course organic, from our friends at Haye Farm in Devon who also supply the delicious lamb and beef for our burgers. The veggie burger is a stunning stack of halloumi, mushroom and pepper. It’s time for a slice of summer.
🗓 DAYS & TIMES
Weather permitting, join us from 4pm on Fridays and from 12pm on Saturdays in the Walled Garden in Woburn. Please check our socials for updates, the garden will be walk-in only unless reserved for a private event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 659999
📧 Email: kelly@lussmanns.com
📧 Email: reservations@lussmanns.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🍕 WHAT FOOD?
Choose from three pizzas – all thin and crisp and cooked in our wood-fired oven. All are made with the very best San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella made up the road in Bedford. The charcuterie is of course organic, from our friends at Haye Farm in Devon who also supply the delicious lamb and beef for our burgers. The veggie burger is a stunning stack of halloumi, mushroom and pepper. It’s time for a slice of summer.
🗓 DAYS & TIMES
Weather permitting, join us from 4pm on Fridays and from 12pm on Saturdays in the Walled Garden in Woburn. Please check our socials for updates, the garden will be walk-in only unless reserved for a private event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 659999
📧 Email: kelly@lussmanns.com
📧 Email: reservations@lussmanns.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Funfair 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎠 Milton Keynes, Willen lake summer funfair is returning this Summer 2025. Free Entry.
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
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⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 19:00
⛱️ 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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🎶 Tropicana Nights, Day Time Disco - Flitwick
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 15:00 - 20:00 Price: £11.25
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
TROPICANA NIGHTS' Brings you - The Ultimate 80’s Party Day! As the beats of iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Duran Duran fill the air, guests don their legwarmers, acid-washed jeans, beads and oversized blazers and the venue will be a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, disco lights and theming that creates that nostalgic 80’s atmosphere.
As the Day unfolds, the DJ mixes in all your favourite 80s dance floor classics, ensuring that every guest experiences the full spectrum of 80s musical magic. TROPICANA NIGHTS is not just an event; it's a time-traveling celebration that leaves everyone with memories of a night spent in the most unforgettable decade of music and fashion. TROPICANA NIGHTS – NOT CLUB NIGHTS, JUST GREAT PARTIES!
▪️AGE: Minimum Age 21+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £11.25
(including booking fee)
TROPICANA NIGHTS' Brings you - The Ultimate 80’s Party Day! As the beats of iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Duran Duran fill the air, guests don their legwarmers, acid-washed jeans, beads and oversized blazers and the venue will be a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, disco lights and theming that creates that nostalgic 80’s atmosphere.
As the Day unfolds, the DJ mixes in all your favourite 80s dance floor classics, ensuring that every guest experiences the full spectrum of 80s musical magic. TROPICANA NIGHTS is not just an event; it's a time-traveling celebration that leaves everyone with memories of a night spent in the most unforgettable decade of music and fashion. TROPICANA NIGHTS – NOT CLUB NIGHTS, JUST GREAT PARTIES!
▪️AGE: Minimum Age 21+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £11.25
(including booking fee)
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Saturday 09 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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🎉 Summer Fete - Raynham Way, Community Centre, Luton
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 16:30
🎉 The Raynham Way Community Centre Summer Fete 2025.
WHAT'S FREE?
🎠 Haley Smiths Fairground rides (Free)
🐰 Animal Edge – Mobile Petting Farm (Free)
🦉 Teaching Talons – Animal Educational experience and Owl Handling (Free) – (Small charge for owl handling)
🎈 Dave King – Balloon Modeller (Free)
🎩 Dave Tomkins – Children’s Entertainer (Free)
🎶 Terry Philpott – Our resident DJ and announcer
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue - Stopsley
🚓 Bedfordshire Police Community Policing Team
🛍 In the Main Hall:
SN Designs
Handmade by Rosie
Crafty Community Champions
Clarence’s Bits and Bobs
Natasha’s Decoupage
Mica Fusion
Patchwork Panda
J & M Candles
Mint Elephant Craft
Pastel Nest
Angel Sun Catchers
Purple Rose Gifts
Janet Jewels
Marys Bric a Brac
Newlands Church
U3A Luton
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue
🍻 In the Small Hall:
Pragati Group
Nanny Jams
Sweet Creations
RWCC Bottle Tombola
Cash Bar
Bar Seating Area
🎁 Outdoor Exhibitors:
Mariyam Henna Tattoos
Design Shed
Love 2 Sparkle
Luton School of Judo
Krystals Kraft Heaven
Oldtimers Craft
TACO Cat Rescue
The Feed Bin
Pams Taytoos
Danielles Homemade Gifts
Crafts by Louise
Bracelets by Liz
EmaEva Homemade
ℹ️ Outdoor Community Interest Groups:
X-4RCE CIC
ABCD in Luton
Orange Picture Club CIC
Luton Comic Con CIC
AFC Awareness
Swift Swimmers
Luton Ladies WFC
Friends of Wigmore Park
Stopsley Utd U12’s
East Anglian Air Ambulance
Luton 1st Responders
😋 Outdoor Attractions:
City Diner - Mobile Food Outlet
Really Awesome Coffee – Artisan Coffee
Mr Whippy Ice Cream Van
Rosie Smith – Food Stall
Faces by Carly
Haley Smiths Side Stalls
🥰 FREE ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
The outdoor activities are free to use (where shown above), and this has only been made possible by the decision of the Trustees to finance the event, with additional financial support from Luton Rising.
WHAT'S FREE?
🎠 Haley Smiths Fairground rides (Free)
🐰 Animal Edge – Mobile Petting Farm (Free)
🦉 Teaching Talons – Animal Educational experience and Owl Handling (Free) – (Small charge for owl handling)
🎈 Dave King – Balloon Modeller (Free)
🎩 Dave Tomkins – Children’s Entertainer (Free)
🎶 Terry Philpott – Our resident DJ and announcer
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue - Stopsley
🚓 Bedfordshire Police Community Policing Team
🛍 In the Main Hall:
SN Designs
Handmade by Rosie
Crafty Community Champions
Clarence’s Bits and Bobs
Natasha’s Decoupage
Mica Fusion
Patchwork Panda
J & M Candles
Mint Elephant Craft
Pastel Nest
Angel Sun Catchers
Purple Rose Gifts
Janet Jewels
Marys Bric a Brac
Newlands Church
U3A Luton
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue
🍻 In the Small Hall:
Pragati Group
Nanny Jams
Sweet Creations
RWCC Bottle Tombola
Cash Bar
Bar Seating Area
🎁 Outdoor Exhibitors:
Mariyam Henna Tattoos
Design Shed
Love 2 Sparkle
Luton School of Judo
Krystals Kraft Heaven
Oldtimers Craft
TACO Cat Rescue
The Feed Bin
Pams Taytoos
Danielles Homemade Gifts
Crafts by Louise
Bracelets by Liz
EmaEva Homemade
ℹ️ Outdoor Community Interest Groups:
X-4RCE CIC
ABCD in Luton
Orange Picture Club CIC
Luton Comic Con CIC
AFC Awareness
Swift Swimmers
Luton Ladies WFC
Friends of Wigmore Park
Stopsley Utd U12’s
East Anglian Air Ambulance
Luton 1st Responders
😋 Outdoor Attractions:
City Diner - Mobile Food Outlet
Really Awesome Coffee – Artisan Coffee
Mr Whippy Ice Cream Van
Rosie Smith – Food Stall
Faces by Carly
Haley Smiths Side Stalls
🥰 FREE ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
The outdoor activities are free to use (where shown above), and this has only been made possible by the decision of the Trustees to finance the event, with additional financial support from Luton Rising.
🌞 Marston Day Nursery Summer Event 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
🌟 Marston Day Nursery Summer Event 2025.
Get ready for a fun-filled day with activities for all ages! Enjoy a lively mix of stalls, games, and treats. (Cash only).
EVENT DETAILS
💖 Heart of Marston
🎟️ Tombola & Lucky Dip
🍦 Ice Cream & Food Stalls
🍰 Cake Stall & Book Stall
🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🎯 Games with Prizes
🎫 Raffle
GOOD TO KNOW
🎉 Everyone is welcome
💸 Cash only stalls
🎟️ Free entry
Get ready for a fun-filled day with activities for all ages! Enjoy a lively mix of stalls, games, and treats. (Cash only).
EVENT DETAILS
💖 Heart of Marston
🎟️ Tombola & Lucky Dip
🍦 Ice Cream & Food Stalls
🍰 Cake Stall & Book Stall
🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🎯 Games with Prizes
🎫 Raffle
GOOD TO KNOW
🎉 Everyone is welcome
💸 Cash only stalls
🎟️ Free entry
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🎤 Buccaneer Playing at The King's Arms, Bedford
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 21:00
🎤 At The King's Arms, Bedford we have BUCCANEER playing from 21.00 Till late.
🎸 ABOUT BUCCANEER
A four-piece high energy classic rock and pop from the 60's 70's and 80's.
🤩 Free Entry....
🤩 Don't miss out.....
🤩 Let's keep LIVE music going in Bedford
🎸 ABOUT BUCCANEER
A four-piece high energy classic rock and pop from the 60's 70's and 80's.
🤩 Free Entry....
🤩 Don't miss out.....
🤩 Let's keep LIVE music going in Bedford
🎊 Hemel Fest 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 23:00
🎊 Hemel Fest 2025 brings you a plethora of dance DJ's on Fri 8th Aug , tribute acts & cover bands on Sun 9th Aug as well as our all new Hemel Food Fest on Sun 10th Aug 2025. A weekend to remember.
🗓 FRIDAY - 8th Aug - 5-11pm
DANCE ANTHEM DJ's - LINEUP
⭐️ MONKA - drum DJ - not to be missed - a superb spectacle of dance anthems played through drums - not a normal DJ.
⭐️ 2RUDE & MC PINKY - Hemel Fest favourite returns to our stage.
⭐️ DJ ROSS MILLS - Hemel Fest wouldn't be the same without him. Our festival MC will be DJing to get the party started.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🗓 SATURDAY - 9th Aug - 11am-11pm
TRIBUTE/COVER BANDS - LINEUP
⭐️ DON'T STOP QUEEN NOW - tribute
⭐️ ULTIMATE COLDPLAY - tribute
⭐️ COMPLETE MADNESS - tribute
⭐️ UK BEE GEES - tribute
⭐️ PET SHOP BOYS ACTUALLY - tribute
⭐️ URBAN ECHOES - indie rock cover band
⭐️ DELOREAN - classic rock cover band
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🗓 SUNDAY 10th Aug - 11am-6pm
🥙 HEMEL FOOD FEST
Introducing our all new food festival with a plethora of street food, food stalls, drink stalls, cooking demos, bars, live music, fairground rides, bouncy castle, seating. A great family day out to enjoy in Gadebridge Park.
🎟 COST: FREE
🎟 COST: FREE
🎡 Gumbles Funfair August 2025 - Bedford
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎠 Gumbles Funfair is back with unlimited rides for kids at Russell Park, Bedford this August 2025.
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING...
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates here.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️Monday 11th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING...
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates here.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️Monday 11th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
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🎡 Leighton Buzzard Funfair - August 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎡 Smiths Funfair opens at Pages Park in Leighton Buzzard on Thursday 7th August until Monday 11th August 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 7th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 8th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 9th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 10th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥Monday 11th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAY...
Monday 11th August is HALF PRICE TOKENS - 50p each token crazy day.
🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free
📘 FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK TO KEEP UPDATED
Smiths Funfair
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 7th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 8th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 9th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 10th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥Monday 11th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAY...
Monday 11th August is HALF PRICE TOKENS - 50p each token crazy day.
🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free
📘 FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK TO KEEP UPDATED
Smiths Funfair
🎡 Bedford Funfair - August 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎠 STANLEY THURSTONS FUNFAIR IS COMING TO LONGHOLME WAY IN BEDFORD THIS SUMMER HALF TERM 2025!
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
(Open 1pm - 9pm)
💥Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
💥Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
💥 BEDFORD 2025 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Friday 15th August
⭐️ All rides only 2 tokens (excludes bungees)!
⭐️ Unlimited Ride Wrist Band: £15
COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10
🎟 ENTRY: £2 (without an Unlimited wristband)
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
(Open 1pm - 9pm)
💥Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
💥Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
💥 BEDFORD 2025 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Friday 15th August
⭐️ All rides only 2 tokens (excludes bungees)!
⭐️ Unlimited Ride Wrist Band: £15
COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10
🎟 ENTRY: £2 (without an Unlimited wristband)
🚘 Graveley Farm Car Boot Sale 2025!
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 07:30
👍 Graveley Car Boot Sale on every Saturday untill October 2025, weather permitting. Please keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates.
🚘 SELLERS
▪️ 7am sellers: £10 any vehicle
🛍 BUYERS
▪️ 7:30am - 9:30am buyers: £1
▪️ 9:30am onwards: 50p
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
🚘 SELLERS
▪️ 7am sellers: £10 any vehicle
🛍 BUYERS
▪️ 7:30am - 9:30am buyers: £1
▪️ 9:30am onwards: 50p
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The farm is free entry with pigs to see, a play area, sandpit and a cafe. Their are also paid activities for children to enjoy at a low cost such as;
(Keep an eye on the website for updates & price changes)
🤸♀️JUMPING PILLOWS
▪️£3 per hour
🏎 GO-KARTS
▪️£1.50 per go,
▪️£5 for five goes.
⛳CRAZY GOLF
▪️£6 per adult
▪️£3 per child
🐕 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but you have to keep them on leads and out of the polytunnels.
☕ CAFE
The cafe serves teas, coffees and light snacks and ice cream. They have a large children’s adventure play area including a zip wire and a haystack, and the play area is overlooked from the cafe so you can keep an eye on your little or not so little ones!
🍓 The Strawberry Café Opening times
▪️Monday to Friday open at 8am
▪️Saturday - 7am (carboot day)
▪️Sunday - 9am
▪️Breakfast served until 11.30
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The farm is free entry with pigs to see, a play area, sandpit and a cafe. Their are also paid activities for children to enjoy at a low cost such as;
(Keep an eye on the website for updates & price changes)
🤸♀️JUMPING PILLOWS
▪️£3 per hour
🏎 GO-KARTS
▪️£1.50 per go,
▪️£5 for five goes.
⛳CRAZY GOLF
▪️£6 per adult
▪️£3 per child
🐕 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but you have to keep them on leads and out of the polytunnels.
☕ CAFE
The cafe serves teas, coffees and light snacks and ice cream. They have a large children’s adventure play area including a zip wire and a haystack, and the play area is overlooked from the cafe so you can keep an eye on your little or not so little ones!
🍓 The Strawberry Café Opening times
▪️Monday to Friday open at 8am
▪️Saturday - 7am (carboot day)
▪️Sunday - 9am
▪️Breakfast served until 11.30
🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2025
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 07:00
🚗 U-boot is open every Saturday morning (weather dependent) in Baldock.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
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😎 Good Times Presents The History of House - Esquires, Bedford
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 20:00
💃🏼Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of GoodTimes... all for a Great Cause on Saturday 9th August 2025!
▪️AGES: 18+
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
We’re putting on an incredible event and we want YOU to be part of it! Amazing DJs, Stunning effects, visuals and incredible atmosphere! Bring your friends spread the word & let’s make Good Times on 9th August another awesome night – for all the right reasons!
🎧 DJs
K-klass, Swan-E, Gav James, Dave Bergin & your host MC Magika
🔥 MUSIC
90s House & Garage, Old Skool Classics & Ibiza Anthems
💯 CHARITY INFORMATION
All profits go directly to charity!
Every ticket sold helps us raise money for the Wood green animal charity and together we can turn this exceptional dance music event into something truly meaningful.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️Adult: £17.60
▪️Adult (with code): £15.40
💥 DISCOUNT CODE:
Use LOVEGOODTIMES to get a discount when booking online.
🫶 YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT US IN A DIFFERENT WAY!
If you can’t make it, you can still help us support the cause by sharing this post, tagging your friends or buying them a ticket! Every ticket, every share & every donation helps!
GoodTimes just giving page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/goodtimes?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA
▪️AGES: 18+
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
We’re putting on an incredible event and we want YOU to be part of it! Amazing DJs, Stunning effects, visuals and incredible atmosphere! Bring your friends spread the word & let’s make Good Times on 9th August another awesome night – for all the right reasons!
🎧 DJs
K-klass, Swan-E, Gav James, Dave Bergin & your host MC Magika
🔥 MUSIC
90s House & Garage, Old Skool Classics & Ibiza Anthems
💯 CHARITY INFORMATION
All profits go directly to charity!
Every ticket sold helps us raise money for the Wood green animal charity and together we can turn this exceptional dance music event into something truly meaningful.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can purchase tickets via the event link.
▪️Adult: £17.60
▪️Adult (with code): £15.40
💥 DISCOUNT CODE:
Use LOVEGOODTIMES to get a discount when booking online.
🫶 YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT US IN A DIFFERENT WAY!
If you can’t make it, you can still help us support the cause by sharing this post, tagging your friends or buying them a ticket! Every ticket, every share & every donation helps!
GoodTimes just giving page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/goodtimes?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA
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📽 Open Air Cinema - IT (15) - Hitchin
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 21:00
😱 Get ready to face your fears and step into the eerie world of Derry as Sundown Cinema presents a spine-chilling outdoor screening of IT at Hitchin, Lavender.
This screening will be on headphones: immerse yourself in the open air on the big screen. Please note that this is a 15 rated film.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
You can bring your own food & drink. Please be mindful of bringing glass. We will have food and drinks available at each venue and we are proud to always ensure that we have a vegetarian and gluten-free option available.
🪑 DECKCHAIRS, BLANKETS & GAZEBO'S
It is possible to bring your own gazebo/tent however we do ask that these are set up towards the rear of the viewing area as not to obstruct anyone in the audience. If you would like to bring along your own chair or beanbag to any of our events then please do.
🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
If you’d like to smoke or vape at our events we ask that you do so away from the viewing areas. This is usually marked by our yellow flags but at some venues we’re unable to erect these, in those instances please smoke or vape towards the rear of the screening.
🌧 WHAT IF IT RAINS?
As an outdoor event we are subject to the whims of the British summer! We only cancel our events if the weather poses a risk to guests, staff or equipment. Only in exceptional circumstances will rain stop a screening so please dress according to the weather forecast. Decisions to cancel an event may not be made until the day of the event.
🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS
Parking for those with disabilities is situated next to the entrance to the cinema and we are on hand should anyone need further assistance. Please feel free to contact us at tickets@sundowncinema.co.uk if you are concerned about anything and someone will be more than happy to assist you. Carer/Companion tickets are available to those who hold an Access Card with an ‘Essential Companion’ component. Please note that this is the only card that we accept if you wish to apply for a companion ticket, please see our carer FAQ for more information.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️General Admission - Advance Sale Ticket: £14.80 + £0.74 fee
(Advance ticket admits 1
Saving of 10%
Limited availability
Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️General Admission: £16.50 + £0.83 fee
(Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️Popcorn, Prosecco and Deckchair package for two: £65.00 + £3.25 fee
(Admits 2. Includes two adult tickets, prosecco & popcorn on arrival and two traditional deckchairs positioned at the front of the screening)
🤩 EXTRA OPTIONS
▪️Deckchair Hire: £6.50 + £0.33 fee
▪️Beanbag Hire - £5.00 + £0.25 fee
▪️Gazebo Hire - £30.00 + £1.50 fee
✅️ You can purchase tickets via the event link.
This screening will be on headphones: immerse yourself in the open air on the big screen. Please note that this is a 15 rated film.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
You can bring your own food & drink. Please be mindful of bringing glass. We will have food and drinks available at each venue and we are proud to always ensure that we have a vegetarian and gluten-free option available.
🪑 DECKCHAIRS, BLANKETS & GAZEBO'S
It is possible to bring your own gazebo/tent however we do ask that these are set up towards the rear of the viewing area as not to obstruct anyone in the audience. If you would like to bring along your own chair or beanbag to any of our events then please do.
🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
If you’d like to smoke or vape at our events we ask that you do so away from the viewing areas. This is usually marked by our yellow flags but at some venues we’re unable to erect these, in those instances please smoke or vape towards the rear of the screening.
🌧 WHAT IF IT RAINS?
As an outdoor event we are subject to the whims of the British summer! We only cancel our events if the weather poses a risk to guests, staff or equipment. Only in exceptional circumstances will rain stop a screening so please dress according to the weather forecast. Decisions to cancel an event may not be made until the day of the event.
🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS
Parking for those with disabilities is situated next to the entrance to the cinema and we are on hand should anyone need further assistance. Please feel free to contact us at tickets@sundowncinema.co.uk if you are concerned about anything and someone will be more than happy to assist you. Carer/Companion tickets are available to those who hold an Access Card with an ‘Essential Companion’ component. Please note that this is the only card that we accept if you wish to apply for a companion ticket, please see our carer FAQ for more information.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️General Admission - Advance Sale Ticket: £14.80 + £0.74 fee
(Advance ticket admits 1
Saving of 10%
Limited availability
Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️General Admission: £16.50 + £0.83 fee
(Unseated & Unreserved)
▪️Popcorn, Prosecco and Deckchair package for two: £65.00 + £3.25 fee
(Admits 2. Includes two adult tickets, prosecco & popcorn on arrival and two traditional deckchairs positioned at the front of the screening)
🤩 EXTRA OPTIONS
▪️Deckchair Hire: £6.50 + £0.33 fee
▪️Beanbag Hire - £5.00 + £0.25 fee
▪️Gazebo Hire - £30.00 + £1.50 fee
✅️ You can purchase tickets via the event link.