🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 14:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
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🤸♂️ Bounce Camp August 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 20:30
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp is coming to Leighton Buzzard at Vandyke School on Saturday 30th August & Sunday 31st August 2025!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
✨️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
✨️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
✨️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
✨️ The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
✨️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
✨️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
✨️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
✨️ The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
Spread the Fun!
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
✅️ Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
✅️ Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
✅️ Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
✅️ Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🕘 SESSION TIMES
▪️9:00am - 10:30am (SEN only)
▪️11:00am - 12:30pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
▪️3:00pm - 4:30pm
▪️5:00pm - 6:30pm
▪️7:00pm - 8:30pm (Adults only)
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £10pp (click on the event link)
💥 WUB DEAL - A SAVING OF UP TO 50% OFF
▪️Family offer: £22 for 2 adults & 2 children
Click here for the family offer.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
✅️ Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
✅️ Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
✅️ Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
✅️ Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🕘 SESSION TIMES
▪️9:00am - 10:30am (SEN only)
▪️11:00am - 12:30pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
▪️3:00pm - 4:30pm
▪️5:00pm - 6:30pm
▪️7:00pm - 8:30pm (Adults only)
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £10pp (click on the event link)
💥 WUB DEAL - A SAVING OF UP TO 50% OFF
▪️Family offer: £22 for 2 adults & 2 children
Click here for the family offer.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
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🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025 - Only £1pp!
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this Summer 2025 every Sunday and Bank Holiday. (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 12pm - 5pm (Sunday's)
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
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🎶🎱 Music Bingo Party at The Market Cross in Dunstable
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 20:00
🎶 SUNDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER! FREE ENTRY!
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Sunday 31 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
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
ℹ️ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
👑 Free entry Open Day at Willington Dovecote and Stables
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
👑 Free entry, no booking required! Come see inside the Dovecote & Stables which hosted a Henry VIII visit in the 1540s. The Dovecote appears on the front cover of the book "60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust".
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
💦 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.
Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).
👻 Weird in the Wade Ghost & Ghouls Walk 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 18:45 Price: £7.50
👻 Join Nat for a spooky adventure in Biggleswade as we explore the eerie side of this historic town.
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
🕝 HOW LONG DOES THE WALK TAKE?
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
📍MEETING POINT
The Water Fountain, opposite the White Hart, Biggleswade.
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre at the Edwardian Water Fountain and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub with the option to stay for a drink.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited but more dates will be added soon.
The Water Fountain, opposite the White Hart, Biggleswade.
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre at the Edwardian Water Fountain and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub with the option to stay for a drink.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited but more dates will be added soon.
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🌞 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
Sunday 31 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
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐰 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
Sunday 31 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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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Sunday 31 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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🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 31 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
Sunday 31 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
Sunday 31 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.
🎶 Bands in the Park 2025 - Riverside, St Neots
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🎶 We’re excited to announce that Bands in the Park is returning to Riverside Park this summer 2025! Join us every Sunday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm for a season full of incredible live music from some of the best local performers.
✨️ WHAT TO KNOW
✨️ WHAT TO KNOW
Bring a picnic, your favourite blanket or chair, and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Riverside Park as the sounds of summer fill the air. Whether you love swing, soul, jazz, pop, or something a bit different, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
🗓 2025 LINE-UP:
▪️20 July – Medication Time
▪️27 July – Diamond Country Dance Club
▪️3 August – Caxton Swing
▪️10 August – The Orchard
▪️17 August – The Roxton Press
▪️24 August – Lizzie Reynolds Vocalist
▪️31 August – The Soul Sisters
▪️7 September – Natasha Thompson Quartet
▪️14 September – Caz on Sax
▪️21 September – St Neots Big Band
▪️20 July – Medication Time
▪️27 July – Diamond Country Dance Club
▪️3 August – Caxton Swing
▪️10 August – The Orchard
▪️17 August – The Roxton Press
▪️24 August – Lizzie Reynolds Vocalist
▪️31 August – The Soul Sisters
▪️7 September – Natasha Thompson Quartet
▪️14 September – Caz on Sax
▪️21 September – St Neots Big Band
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT
Please note: performances may be cancelled at short notice due to poor weather conditions.
So gather your friends and family and head to Riverside Park in St Neots – your Sundays just got a whole lot more musical!
🚂 Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain £1 per person (under 2s go free).
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 Kids go for £1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
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🌳 Shefford Maze 2025 (Hoo Hill Maze)
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌳 The Maze in Shefford will be opening this Summer & Autumn 2025.
🗓 OPENING DAYS 2025
▪️Sunday 10am-4pm
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST TURN UP
▪️£5 per person
▪️Family of up to 6 people for £20
▪️Under 5 - Free
▪️We now accept cash or card.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
There are no refreshments for sale on-site, but you are welcome to bring a picnic :)
🐶 DOGS
Sorry, no dogs allowed.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFO
Any questions, please contact Dan on the mobile below. The website also has more details via the event link. We also cater for private hire.
☎️ Phone: 07539 329039
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
You can find us on Hitchin Road on the way into Shefford.
🗓 OPENING DAYS 2025
▪️Sunday 10am-4pm
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST TURN UP
▪️£5 per person
▪️Family of up to 6 people for £20
▪️Under 5 - Free
▪️We now accept cash or card.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
There are no refreshments for sale on-site, but you are welcome to bring a picnic :)
🐶 DOGS
Sorry, no dogs allowed.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFO
Any questions, please contact Dan on the mobile below. The website also has more details via the event link. We also cater for private hire.
☎️ Phone: 07539 329039
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
You can find us on Hitchin Road on the way into Shefford.
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⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 18:00
⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
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⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Sunday 31 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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🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
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👑 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 11:00
👑 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025. Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton where we journey through time as history comes alive.
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August - 11:00am
▪️Sunday 31st August - 11:00am
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August - 11:00am
▪️Sunday 31st August - 11:00am
▪️Age Guidance: Suitable for All
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
👀 WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£7 (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
👀 WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£7 (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
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🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 11:00
🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Sunday 31 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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🤸♂️ Bounce Camp August 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 20:30
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp is coming to Leighton Buzzard at Vandyke School on Saturday 30th August & Sunday 31st August 2025!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
✨️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
✨️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
✨️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
✨️ The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
✨️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
✨️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
✨️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
✨️ The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
Spread the Fun!
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
✅️ Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
✅️ Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
✅️ Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
✅️ Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🕘 SESSION TIMES
▪️9:00am - 10:30am (SEN only)
▪️11:00am - 12:30pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
▪️3:00pm - 4:30pm
▪️5:00pm - 6:30pm
▪️7:00pm - 8:30pm (Adults only)
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £10pp (click on the event link)
💥 WUB DEAL - A SAVING OF UP TO 50% OFF
▪️Family offer: £22 for 2 adults & 2 children
Click here for the family offer.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
✅️ Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
✅️ Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
✅️ Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
✅️ Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🕘 SESSION TIMES
▪️9:00am - 10:30am (SEN only)
▪️11:00am - 12:30pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:30pm
▪️3:00pm - 4:30pm
▪️5:00pm - 6:30pm
▪️7:00pm - 8:30pm (Adults only)
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £10pp (click on the event link)
💥 WUB DEAL - A SAVING OF UP TO 50% OFF
▪️Family offer: £22 for 2 adults & 2 children
Click here for the family offer.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
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🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025 - Only £1pp!
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this Summer 2025 every Sunday and Bank Holiday. (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 12pm - 5pm (Sunday's)
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
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🎶🎱 Music Bingo Party at The Market Cross in Dunstable
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 20:00
🎶 SUNDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER! FREE ENTRY!
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🎡 Luton Funfair - August 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎠 STANLEY THURSTONS FUNFAIR IS COMING TO WARDOWN PARK IN LUTON THIS SEPTEMBER HALF TERM 2025!
🎡 EXTENDED DAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2025
💥Friday 5th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 6th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 7th September: 1pm - 7pm
💥LUTON 2025 DISCOUNT DAY!
▪️Friday 5th September
▪️All rides only 2 tokens (excludes bungees)!
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10.00
💳 ENTRY: £2.00
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
Keep updated on the Facebook via the event link.
🎡 EXTENDED DAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2025
💥Friday 5th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 6th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 7th September: 1pm - 7pm
💥LUTON 2025 DISCOUNT DAY!
▪️Friday 5th September
▪️All rides only 2 tokens (excludes bungees)!
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10.00
💳 ENTRY: £2.00
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
Keep updated on the Facebook via the event link.
🛡 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025 - Luton
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡 Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, where we journey through time as history comes alive.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 11am
▪️Sunday 31st August: 11am
👑 WHO CAN I MEET?
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£7pp (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
Please note:
Please be advised the Discovery Centre will be closed unless a ticket has been purchased.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 11am
▪️Sunday 31st August: 11am
👑 WHO CAN I MEET?
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£7pp (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
Please note:
Please be advised the Discovery Centre will be closed unless a ticket has been purchased.
💦 Aqua Park, Splash - Tastic Outdoor Fun! Box End Water Park, Kempston
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
💦 Discover our most popular attraction - our AMAZING giant inflatable Aqua Park! Open from April through to October 2025, it's fantastic fun for all ages - 6 years and above! This is THE watersports activity for any family or group looking to have outdoor fun on the water. Climb, leap & bounce your way around our giant inflatable obstacles. How long will you stay dry for? . . .
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
A single ticket allows you to explore our 2 giant Aqua Parks during your hour on the lake for £17.50pp or £60 for groups of 4 - rotating after 30 minutes, twice the fun for the same amazing price! Buoyancy aids included. Safety briefing 10 minutes before your session start time.
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
We recommend wearing grip socks or soft-sole water shoes on your feet. Add a pair of our Grip Socks for £2.50pp!
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
🎪 Big Kid Circus - Xscape, Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎪 Big Kid Circus is making its highly anticipated return to Xscape Milton Keynes (MK9 3XS) for a 5-day special circus extravaganza from Wednesday 27th August to Sunday 31st August, bringing with it the thrilling new 2025 production: Kingdom of Kong.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES & COST
▪️Thursday 28 August: £9.99
19:00 - 21:00
▪️Friday 29th August: £9.99 - £19.99
15:00 - 17:00, 19:00 - 21:00
▪️Saturday 30th August: £9.99 - £19.99
13:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 18:00, 19:00 - 21:00
▪️Sunday 31th August: £9.99 - £19.99
12:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 17:00
🤑 WUB DEAL
We found a deal on Groupon for you where all tickets for only just £9.00. Just pick the correct date and time before they run out. Click here.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES & COST
▪️Thursday 28 August: £9.99
19:00 - 21:00
▪️Friday 29th August: £9.99 - £19.99
15:00 - 17:00, 19:00 - 21:00
▪️Saturday 30th August: £9.99 - £19.99
13:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 18:00, 19:00 - 21:00
▪️Sunday 31th August: £9.99 - £19.99
12:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 17:00
🤑 WUB DEAL
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ℹ️ ABOUT
Touring the UK as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, Big Kid Circus is inviting all thrill-seekers, families, and circus fans to come celebrate and enjoy the brand-new show as it makes its way back to Milton Keynes.
“Kingdom of Kong” is an entirely new show for 2025 and exhibits a whole new cast of artists and performances.
Touring the UK as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, Big Kid Circus is inviting all thrill-seekers, families, and circus fans to come celebrate and enjoy the brand-new show as it makes its way back to Milton Keynes.
“Kingdom of Kong” is an entirely new show for 2025 and exhibits a whole new cast of artists and performances.
🧒 FOR ALL AGES
Open to all ages—from toddlers to the young-at-heart—this year’s show promises a jaw-dropping display of talent from international performers.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Audiences can expect heart-stopping acrobatics, dynamic choreography, side-splitting comedy from the clowns, and the UK debut of Europe’s first all-female Globe of Death riders. Prepare to be transported into the immersive world of Kong through breathtaking circus artistry and theatrical storytelling.
♿️ DISABLED
Disabled persons are eligible for One Free Carer Entry when purchased together only. This can be booked at the specific venue Ticket Office only.
Please keep in mind that we cannot offer carer tickets separately, they have to be purchased together with the ticket for disability (PLUS ONE OPTION). Wheelchair tickets CANNOT BE BOOKED ONLINE. Please make sure you bring the appropriate proof and book in person at the location the PLUS ONE option (Disabled + Free carer). Please keep in mind that we do not offer separate carer tickets.
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🎟 TICKETS AGE INFO
▪️Children: 3 – 16 years old
▪️Adult: 16 – + 60 years old
▪️Children under 2 years old (by birth year) are eligible for Free Entry. No seating is provided and will need to be seated on an accompanying adult’s lap.
All children (under 16) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
