🚣♀️ Olney Riverfest 2025 at The Recreation Ground
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🚣♀️ Riverfest is back for another year! This is a FREE, family friendly, one day event based around the River Great Ouse. It combines a Duck Race, an amateur Raft Race, plus craft, food and drink stalls and live bands.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.
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💦 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.
⛪️ De Grey Mausoleum Open Day - Flitton, Free entry
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704.The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.
📍WHERE WILL I FIND THE MAUSOLEUM & OTHER INFO?
The mausoleum is attached to Flitton Church, St John the Baptist, Bedfordshire and is accessed via its nave. The Mausoleum is not dog friendly and there maybe some uneven surfaces not suitable for wheelchairs.
🎧 Audio tour: There is an audio tour for the mausoleum and we advise that it is downloaded prior to your visit as the mobile network signal strength in the mausoleum and the church is rather variable - click here for information about the tour and to download it.
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
ℹ️ Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
🍻 You will find The White Hart on the corner of Brook Lane serving great food from 12pm - 3pm on Sunday's. The pub is also dog friendly.
https://thewhitehartflitton.co.uk/
🚶♂️If you carry on walking down the bottom of Brook Lane you will find a lovely walk 'Flit Valley'. There is a Jack Crawley Memorable barn where you will find some history posters and information. This is great for a walk to extend your day. Our Whatsup Bedfordshire blog on Facebook can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19eaos81Pf/
📅 2025 DATES:
The mausoleum is open from 2pm to 4pm on the following dates in 2025:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June - special opening from 12 noon for Flitton's annual potato race
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
📍WHERE WILL I FIND THE MAUSOLEUM & OTHER INFO?
The mausoleum is attached to Flitton Church, St John the Baptist, Bedfordshire and is accessed via its nave. The Mausoleum is not dog friendly and there maybe some uneven surfaces not suitable for wheelchairs.
🎧 Audio tour: There is an audio tour for the mausoleum and we advise that it is downloaded prior to your visit as the mobile network signal strength in the mausoleum and the church is rather variable - click here for information about the tour and to download it.
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
ℹ️ Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
🍻 You will find The White Hart on the corner of Brook Lane serving great food from 12pm - 3pm on Sunday's. The pub is also dog friendly.
https://thewhitehartflitton.co.uk/
🚶♂️If you carry on walking down the bottom of Brook Lane you will find a lovely walk 'Flit Valley'. There is a Jack Crawley Memorable barn where you will find some history posters and information. This is great for a walk to extend your day. Our Whatsup Bedfordshire blog on Facebook can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19eaos81Pf/
📅 2025 DATES:
The mausoleum is open from 2pm to 4pm on the following dates in 2025:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June - special opening from 12 noon for Flitton's annual potato race
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 06 July 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
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🥳 BING'S BIRTHDAY 2025 - Grove Theatre - Dunstable
Sunday 06 July 2025
🐰 Join Bing Bunny and his friends as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing's Birthday! Come along, dress up and have fun with lots of songs and joining in as we all celebrate Bing's Birthday in the theatre.
DATES:
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sunday 6th July 2025
TIMES:
10.00 am
13.00 pm
16.00 pm
TICKET PRICE:
🔸️Standard: £20,
🔸️Under 16's: £18,
🔸️6-12 months: £12
🔸️Family ticket: £73
(2 adults, 2 under 16's).
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Users cannot be booked online; please call Box Office on:
☎️ 01582 602080
💳 CASH OR CARD?
Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments for Box Office, Bar, Kiosk and in-house Merchandise sales. Some visiting companies selling their own merchandise may only accept cash payments. We encourage all visiting companies to take card payments but this may not always be possible.
DATES:
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sunday 6th July 2025
TIMES:
10.00 am
13.00 pm
16.00 pm
TICKET PRICE:
🔸️Standard: £20,
🔸️Under 16's: £18,
🔸️6-12 months: £12
🔸️Family ticket: £73
(2 adults, 2 under 16's).
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Users cannot be booked online; please call Box Office on:
☎️ 01582 602080
💳 CASH OR CARD?
Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments for Box Office, Bar, Kiosk and in-house Merchandise sales. Some visiting companies selling their own merchandise may only accept cash payments. We encourage all visiting companies to take card payments but this may not always be possible.
🫖 ⛴️ Special Afternoon Tea Cruise (Ages 16+) - Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £42.50
⛴️ EVENT DETAILS
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
🥃WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
🌳 Discover abundant wildlife and view the picturesque countryside from a whole new angle, looking out through large picture windows or standing out on the John Bunyan Bow.
Includes
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
Highlights
⭐️Afternoon Tea from Crème Brew Lait
⭐️Treat yourself by adding a mini prosecco to your ticket (over 18's only)
🥂 ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO: £4.50
🚫 Excludes
Additional food and drink (a drink can be added at an additional cost or purchased at the bar)
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
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💚 St Albans Vegan Market 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
💚 The St Albans Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over St Peter's Street again! As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities + loads more.
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
💃🕺Swingsters Sunday Singing Socials with Nigel and Diane at Cotten End Village Hall, Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Price: £5.00
💃 Join us for Swingsters Sunday Singing Socials. Sing along or dance to all your favourite tunes in a lively atmosphere. There will be plenty of laughter and fun to go around.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and social evening with great music, a lovely spacious dance floor with plenty of room to let loose.
🥂 BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS
Bring your own drinks and nibbles, and relax with friends old and new. It's the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!
Don't miss out on this lively, feel-good event! A great way to end your weekend with music, fun, and good company! See you on the dance floor.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £5 Cash on the door
🗓 SUNDAY 2025 DATES:
▪️2nd February 2025
▪️2nd March 2025
▪️6th April 2025
▪️1st June 2025
▪️6th July 2025
▪️7th September 2025
▪️5th October 2025
▪️2nd November 2025
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mike & Mel - Nigel & Diane - Swingsters Crew - ☎️ Phone: 07956 366 440
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and social evening with great music, a lovely spacious dance floor with plenty of room to let loose.
🥂 BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS
Bring your own drinks and nibbles, and relax with friends old and new. It's the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!
Don't miss out on this lively, feel-good event! A great way to end your weekend with music, fun, and good company! See you on the dance floor.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £5 Cash on the door
🗓 SUNDAY 2025 DATES:
▪️2nd February 2025
▪️2nd March 2025
▪️6th April 2025
▪️1st June 2025
▪️6th July 2025
▪️7th September 2025
▪️5th October 2025
▪️2nd November 2025
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mike & Mel - Nigel & Diane - Swingsters Crew - ☎️ Phone: 07956 366 440
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Join us at Bromham Mill to discover a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, from unique jewellery to artisanal foods, all made by local talents. Enjoy delicious treats, and the great community feel that makes Bromham Mill so special.
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
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🚘 Indoor Car Boot Sale at The Emporium in Woburn Sands 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
- 14:00
🛍 Come and take a look inside both inside the car boot sale and the Garden centre between 10am and 2pm at The Woburn Sands Emporium. FREE ENTRY!
🎟 STALL HOLDERS - BOOKING REQUIRED HERE:
https://wsemporium.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/55451?catID=54200&
▪️Book a space for our indoor car boot sale, held on the first Sunday of the month.
▪️£10 Bring your own table (2 chairs provided)
▪️Space is big enough for one 5ft table.
▪️Set up time 9am - 10am.
▪️Selling time 10am - 2pm.
NB. The garden centre and restaurant opens at 10am, so the hour set up is just for the stall holder to set up.
We can not change any money so bring some change with you.
2025 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️Sunday 2nd February
▪️Sunday 2nd March
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
🎟 STALL HOLDERS - BOOKING REQUIRED HERE:
https://wsemporium.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/55451?catID=54200&
▪️Book a space for our indoor car boot sale, held on the first Sunday of the month.
▪️£10 Bring your own table (2 chairs provided)
▪️Space is big enough for one 5ft table.
▪️Set up time 9am - 10am.
▪️Selling time 10am - 2pm.
NB. The garden centre and restaurant opens at 10am, so the hour set up is just for the stall holder to set up.
We can not change any money so bring some change with you.
2025 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️Sunday 2nd February
▪️Sunday 2nd March
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
🎊 Proms in the Park 2025 with Russell Watson & Lesley Garrett, Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 16:30
🎊 Join us in Bedford Park for this live open air event for Proms in the Park with Russell Watson & Lesley Garrett.
This year’s Proms show will feature the renowned London Gala Orchestra and the Bedford Choral Society, which organisers say promises an enchanting music programme filled with popular classical pieces, alongside the rousing traditional Proms favourites to close the show.
Promenaders can look forward to a stunning laser and special effects finale that will elevate the concert experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️60-piece live orchestra
✨️Food & drink stalls
✨️Laser and special effects finale
Performers
⭐️Tenor: Russell Watson
⭐️Soprano: Lesley Garrett
⭐️Conductor: Robert Emery
⭐️London Gala Orchestra
⭐️Bedford Choral Society
⭐️Rock Choir
⭐️Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Gather the whole family for a magical evening, and even treat some children, to their first concert.
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.
🍷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic chairs, blankets, food & drink and your finest Proms attire and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food concessions available.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️General Admission Standing Ticket: £50.40
▪️Child General Admission Standing: £5.60
▪️Terrace VIP ticket: £126.50
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Access: Change 'Ticket Quantity' to 1 Wheelchair ticket (Free Companion ticket must be added at the time of booking along with the paid Wheelchair ticket).
For Deaf/Hard of Hearing: - Change the Ticket Quantity to 1 Hearing Impairment, Then add the 1 Free Essential Companion Ticket (not valid without accompanied paid ticket and must be added at the time of booking).
This year’s Proms show will feature the renowned London Gala Orchestra and the Bedford Choral Society, which organisers say promises an enchanting music programme filled with popular classical pieces, alongside the rousing traditional Proms favourites to close the show.
Promenaders can look forward to a stunning laser and special effects finale that will elevate the concert experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️60-piece live orchestra
✨️Food & drink stalls
✨️Laser and special effects finale
Performers
⭐️Tenor: Russell Watson
⭐️Soprano: Lesley Garrett
⭐️Conductor: Robert Emery
⭐️London Gala Orchestra
⭐️Bedford Choral Society
⭐️Rock Choir
⭐️Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Gather the whole family for a magical evening, and even treat some children, to their first concert.
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.
🍷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic chairs, blankets, food & drink and your finest Proms attire and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food concessions available.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️General Admission Standing Ticket: £50.40
▪️Child General Admission Standing: £5.60
▪️Terrace VIP ticket: £126.50
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Access: Change 'Ticket Quantity' to 1 Wheelchair ticket (Free Companion ticket must be added at the time of booking along with the paid Wheelchair ticket).
For Deaf/Hard of Hearing: - Change the Ticket Quantity to 1 Hearing Impairment, Then add the 1 Free Essential Companion Ticket (not valid without accompanied paid ticket and must be added at the time of booking).
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 06 July 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
Leighton Buzzard Inflatable Family Fun Day at Wrights Meadow
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Join us at 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 for a magical 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – a day packed with smiles, adventure, and moments you’ll treasure forever.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July - Sunday 6th July
▪️10:30am - 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm - 5:00pm
AGE: Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables - strictly no adults.
💷 EXTRA CHARGES
Trampolines and Bumper Carz are an additional charge.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Hot & Cold refreshments available
🅿️ FREE PARKING
🎟 PAY ON THE GATE ONLY, NO PRE-BOOKING
▪️£10 per child, please bring cash where possible to speed up your entry time and to avoid signal issues.
▪️Accompanying adults are free of charge.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July - Sunday 6th July
▪️10:30am - 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm - 5:00pm
AGE: Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables - strictly no adults.
💷 EXTRA CHARGES
Trampolines and Bumper Carz are an additional charge.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Hot & Cold refreshments available
🅿️ FREE PARKING
🎟 PAY ON THE GATE ONLY, NO PRE-BOOKING
▪️£10 per child, please bring cash where possible to speed up your entry time and to avoid signal issues.
▪️Accompanying adults are free of charge.
😋 Flavour Fest 2025 - Willen Lake
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
😋 Willen Lake's Flavour Fest returns for 2025. Located by the Water Sports Centre.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
We'll have a range of street food options, plus hot drinks and a bar available at Willen Lake Café.
Vendors and entertainment will be confirmed nearer the event.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or a fun family day out, Flavour Fest offers something for everyone. The event is open to all, free of charge, and no booking is required.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.
Normal car parking charges apply.
Whats
Hot
⛱️ Aylesbury on Sea 2025 - Free Entry
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏖️ Aylesbury on Sea returns to Vale Park on Sunday 6 July 2025 for a day filled with seaside fun, games and activities as well as 60 tonnes of sand!
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
♿️ EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
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👀 VISUAL STORY
A visual story helps those who wish to know more about our events and what to expect. View the visual story video to assist those who could become overwhelmed by the event.
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💖 Massive thanks to Ben Mason Grab Hire for sponsoring this event.
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale is held on two 8 acre fields - one for parking and the other for sellers. Our fields are flat and well maintained, so they are very disabled-friendly for parking and amenities such as portable toilets.
We also have attractions and food stalls - so you can make a real day out of it without the kids getting bored!
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🎡 Gumbles Funfair June/July 2025 - Brickhill, Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
🎠 Gumbles Funfair is back with unlimited rides for kids at Waveny Green this June/July 2025.
🗓 JUNE/JULY 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
🕒 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!
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates.
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🗓 JUNE/JULY 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
🕒 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!
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates.
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🏰 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival 2025 - FREE ENTRY
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎊 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival. An afternoon filled with worldly tastes and live music to get all your senses singing!
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.
🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00
🦆 Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks charity are holding our annual Duck Race, Stalls Tombola and Raffle by the river Flit in Shefford.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
🎊 Melchbourne Feast Day & Dog Show 2025 - St John's Arms, Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎊 Lovely village fete with stalls, music, games, food and annual dog show located in the field of St Johns Arms Pub Field!
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Live music by The Ouse Valley Swing Band
⭐️Bar
⭐️BBQ
⭐️Tea's
⭐️Mr Pickles
⭐️Sew Crafty
⭐️Nene Valley Honey
⭐️The Cottage Biscuit Bakery
⭐️Tombola
⭐️Books
⭐️Plants
⭐️And much more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Live music by The Ouse Valley Swing Band
⭐️Bar
⭐️BBQ
⭐️Tea's
⭐️Mr Pickles
⭐️Sew Crafty
⭐️Nene Valley Honey
⭐️The Cottage Biscuit Bakery
⭐️Tombola
⭐️Books
⭐️Plants
⭐️And much more!
🎟 ENTRY FEE: £2 / Under 10’s FREE!
🐶 DOG CLASS PER ENTRY: £3.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 709705
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
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
Whats
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🎊 Newport Pagnell Carnival 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00
🎊 Attracting thousands of people every year join us for two jam packed days of family fun, entertainment, fairground, food, live music and so much more at Newport Pagnell Carnival! What’s more, they do it whatever the weather!
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN NEWPORT PAGNALL?
Expedia Hotels
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❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN NEWPORT PAGNALL?
Expedia Hotels
Hotels.com
❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.
🌸 Aspley Guise Open Gardens - July 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🌸 Aspley Guise, near Woburn, Bedfordshire
Varied gardens around the village will be open. Program includes map and information about individual gardens. Refreshments available.
🪴 PLANT SALE
Plant sales in village hall
🎟 TICKET COST
£5.00 adults, accompanied children free.
How to get tickets / programmes
Tickets available on the day from the square in the village centre and the village hall.
🚻 TOILET
Toilets are available at this event.
Proceeds
Proceeds go towards improvements to the Village Hall.
📍LOCATION
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode for Sat Nav: MK17 8JH (please verify before travelling)
Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
ℹ️ CONTACT THE ORGANISERS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583 307
📧 Email: avpapworth@hotmail.com
Varied gardens around the village will be open. Program includes map and information about individual gardens. Refreshments available.
🪴 PLANT SALE
Plant sales in village hall
🎟 TICKET COST
£5.00 adults, accompanied children free.
How to get tickets / programmes
Tickets available on the day from the square in the village centre and the village hall.
🚻 TOILET
Toilets are available at this event.
Proceeds
Proceeds go towards improvements to the Village Hall.
📍LOCATION
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode for Sat Nav: MK17 8JH (please verify before travelling)
Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
ℹ️ CONTACT THE ORGANISERS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583 307
📧 Email: avpapworth@hotmail.com
🎶 An Afternoon of Musical Theatre with Capella Entertainment - Blue Glass Wine Bar, Bedford
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Price: £15.00
🎶 An unmissable afternoon of songs from favourite Musicals performed by Bedford's Capella Entertainment at Blue Glass Wine Bar in Bedford.
▪️AGE: 18+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £15PP
Tickets are £15 and include your first drink.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased directly from the venue by calling or emailing directly.
☎️ Phone: 01234 910570
📧 Email: info@theblueglass.co.uk
▪️AGE: 18+
🎟 TICKETS COST: £15PP
Tickets are £15 and include your first drink.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased directly from the venue by calling or emailing directly.
☎️ Phone: 01234 910570
📧 Email: info@theblueglass.co.uk
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🚘 Redbourn car boot sale is located at the Herts Showground on most Sundays & now also Bank holiday Mondays from first Sunday in April until last Sunday in October 2025 (no sales Sunday or bank holiday Monday end of May when Herts show is on). The car boot closes at 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get a sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🚗 Linslade car boot sale opens every Sunday.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Sunday 06 July 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
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
❗️Did you know we have loyalty cards for both our Buyers and Sellers. Grab yours at the gate!
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
🎫 Cars £8
🎫 Small Vans £10
🎫 Large Vans £12
🎫 Extra Large Vans £14
🎫 Small Trailer £2
🎫 Large Trailer £5
ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.
🎶 Amp Rewired 2025 - Ampthill
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎉 We’re back in Ampthill for 2025! After an incredible event this year, we couldn’t wait to return with another day of music, community, and unforgettable vibes.
🤩 ABOUT
Our vision has always been to create a relaxed, welcoming music event that brings Ampthill’s community together to celebrate the incredible talent found right here in our town and its surrounding villages.
📍WHEN & WHERE?
Join us at The Hop Field behind the White Hart in Ampthill on Sunday, 6th July 2025, for another fantastic day filled with amazing music.
🎶 WHAT MUSIC?
From acoustic folk to rock, we’ll showcase performers of all ages and backgrounds, all with strong ties to our local area. We’ve handpicked the very best for a lineup that celebrates the creativity of our community.
😋 FOOD
Bring your picnic or enjoy something delicious from our food stalls while soaking up the music on offer.
💃 SING & DANCE
Get ready to dance to exciting new music from local bands or sing your heart out to cover songs you love.
🎉 LET'S CELEBRATE!
This isn’t just an event—it’s our way of celebrating the incredible community we’re part of. Let’s come together again and make 2025 just as unforgettable. See you there!
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16 and over): £15.00 + £1.26 fee
▪️Child (Under 16): £5.00 + £0.42 fee
▪️Under 6: Free
🤩 ABOUT
Our vision has always been to create a relaxed, welcoming music event that brings Ampthill’s community together to celebrate the incredible talent found right here in our town and its surrounding villages.
📍WHEN & WHERE?
Join us at The Hop Field behind the White Hart in Ampthill on Sunday, 6th July 2025, for another fantastic day filled with amazing music.
🎶 WHAT MUSIC?
From acoustic folk to rock, we’ll showcase performers of all ages and backgrounds, all with strong ties to our local area. We’ve handpicked the very best for a lineup that celebrates the creativity of our community.
😋 FOOD
Bring your picnic or enjoy something delicious from our food stalls while soaking up the music on offer.
💃 SING & DANCE
Get ready to dance to exciting new music from local bands or sing your heart out to cover songs you love.
🎉 LET'S CELEBRATE!
This isn’t just an event—it’s our way of celebrating the incredible community we’re part of. Let’s come together again and make 2025 just as unforgettable. See you there!
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16 and over): £15.00 + £1.26 fee
▪️Child (Under 16): £5.00 + £0.42 fee
▪️Under 6: Free
🐶 Rushmere Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2025 - The Country Park
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🌞 Our annual fundraising Summer Fayre and Fun dog Show this 2025, come and join the fun and games for all the family out on the meadow!
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.