🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00

🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.

OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)

📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.

Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.

During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.

From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.

The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.

🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating

🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in

🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org

29 other events on this day

🔥💋The Ultimate Ladies night at The Addison Centre in Kempston


Time: 20:00

🔥 After an incredible 2024 season we are thrilled to announce that we’ll be at Addison Centre, Bedford on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 with our brand new show, "UNCHAINED"!

🤑 EARLYBIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Starting from just £10 plus booking fee. VIP £15!

TICKETS AFTER EARLY BIRD
⭐️ Standard: £15
⭐️ VIP: £20

🎤💃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready to imagine the impossible as our ULTIMATE BOYS are set free to deliver the hottest show yet! Expect death-defying stunts from our international performers, sensational live vocals, and side-splitting comedy from our fabulous international drag queen.

🏳️‍🌈 Male stripping is for everyone! Enter our pansexual paradise for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond …

🎤 STYLE! TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE AT THE RUFUS CENTRE, FLITWICK


Price: £21.00

🎤 Bring your friendship bracelets and wear your best Taylor Swift outfit. Join us for the event of the year at STYLE! a Taylor Swift Tribute at Flitwick Rufus Centre.

🌟 PRE-SHOW DETAILS
Why not join us 1-hour pre-show where you can trade friendship bracelets and accessorize at our glitter tattoo station?

🍹EVENT DETAILS
There will be glow sticks, Taylor Swift-themed mocktails and a best-dressed competition!

TWO SHOWS
⭐️Show 1:
▪️Doors open at 2pm.
▪️Show starts at 3pm -5pm
 
⭐️Show 2:
▪️Doors open at 6pm. 
▪️The event starts at 7pm -9pm 

🔥The Ultimate Ladies Night Show Presents "Unchained" at The Addison Centre, Kempston


Time: 19:00

🔥 After an incredible 2024 season The Ultimate Ladies Night Show, UK's Largest are thrilled to announce that we’ll be The Addison Centre in Kempston with our brand new show for 2025! **"UNCHAINED"!**

▪️Doors open: 7pm
▪️Show starts: 8pm

WHAT TO EXPECT

💋 Get ready to imagine the impossible as our ULTIMATE BOYS are set free to deliver the hottest show yet!

🤭 Expect death-defying stunts from our international performers, sensational live vocals, and side-splitting comedy from our fabulous international drag queen host! 

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! Grab your tickets now, Let’s make memories together!

🎟 TICKETS PRICE (including booking fee)
▪️Earlybird General Admission: £10.84
▪️Earlybird VIP Tickets: £16.26
▪️General Admission: £16.26
▪️VIP Seating: £21.68
▪️Group of 6 people: £54.20

☎️ Addison Centre Phone: 01234 340 997

🎶 Garden Party at The Chequers, Hungry Horse in Houghton Regis


Time: 12:00

🎶 Join us at The Chequers in Houghton Regis this Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday) for an afternoon of music, garden games, good vibes, and outdoor magic. Bring your friends, your family, and your best moves!  From 12pm.

🌐 TO CHECK THE FOOD OUT AND BOOK A TABLE FOR FOOD YOU CAN VIEW THE CHEQUERS WEBSITE HERE:
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/chequers


🎼 Bedford Sinfonia Concert at Saint Paul's Church


Time: 19:30 - 21:30

🎼 Bedford Sinfonia - Delius and Hoist; Selection of English orchestral songs followed by Arnold; Clarinet concerto and then Vaughan Williams; Symphony No. 5, with a pre-concert talk by Paul Harris at 6.30pm.

ℹ️ DETAILS:
Delius’ On hearing the first cuckoo in spring will begin a delightful programme of works by English composers in Bedford Sinfonia’s concert on 3 May 2025.

It will be followed by two orchestral songs by Gustav Holst, Country Song and Marching Song, which will then lead to the Malcolm Arnold Clarinet Concerto played by Paul Harris, an enthusiastic champion of Arnold’s music and author of the composer’s biography. Paul is also scheduled to give a pre-concert talk about the composer and the concerto.

The programme will conclude with the warm and melodically extravagant Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 5 in D Major.

▪️Guest conductor: Ian Smith

🎟 TICKET PRICE:
▪️Full: £16
▪️Student: £6
▪️Child: £5

Transaction Fee
All online bookings are subject to a £3.50 transaction fee. All bookings over £8.00 made in person or via telephone are subject to a £2.30 transaction fee.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS:
phone for tickets.
☎️ Phone:
01234 718 044

🎪 Circus Wonderland in Luton - May 2025


🎪 Circus Wonderland is coming to Stockwood Park in Luton this May 2025.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Performing under the roof of Circus wonderland big top, girls flying high, Circus Wonderlands dare devil juggler Whizzing around on his extreme motorbike, Never before seen at Circus Wonderland the sensational wheel of death. come and see for yourself, you will not believe your eyes. 

🗓 2025 DATES:
Thursday 1st May: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday 2nd May: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 3rd May: 2:00pm & 5:00pm
Sunday 4th May: 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Monday 5th May: 1:00pm

You will be in for the time of your life so sit back relax and enjoy the show!

🎟 THE  CHEAPEST TICKETS ARE ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY WHICH COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child: £9.50
▪️Under 2: Free on lap
(95p per person booking fee)

*Please check online for other day priced tickets via the event link.

💥£5 DISCOUNT VOUCHER
Look for discount vouchers in the shops where you see our poster displayed, or download and print off the voucher. You can click on the big voucher image via the event link
You need only one voucher to receive the discount for your whole party.
Discount vouchers are not valid with the mid-week super saver offer.

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025


Time: 08:00 - 12:00

Milton Keynes car boot sale located at the under cover car park, Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.

⭐️ BUYERS: Free entry
▪️From: 8am -12pm

⭐️ SELLERS:
▪️Car: £5
▪️Van: £7

Just turn up and arrive for 7am first come first serve no booking needed.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk

💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏

🎧 Mr Traumatik at Volts Nightclub, Hemel Hempstead


Time: 22:00 - 04:00

🔥 Mr. Traumatik is coming to Volts Nightclub on May 3rd 2025 alongside DJ Frenzee performing. Full lineup to be announced. Grab your tickets early for the sure to be a sellout event!

🕙 TIME:
▪️
10pm - 4am
▪️Last entry 1am

🎟 TICKET PRICE:
▪️First release: £11.25
▪️Second release: £16.75
▪️Standard admission: £22.25
▪️Final release: £25

☎️ Volts phone number: 07874 290 426

🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2025


Time: 07:00

🚗 U-boot is open every Saturday morning (weather dependent) in Baldock.

🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free

🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.

🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.

💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us.  For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment.  Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.

🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.

CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74

🎠Redbourn Common Funfair 2025

Saturday 03 May 2025

🎠 Greens Family Funfair is coming to Redbourn this April & May 2025!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th April: 5pm - Late 
▪️Saturday 26th April: 1pm - Late
▪️Sunday 27th April: 1pm - Late
▪️Friday 2nd May: 5pm - Late
▪️Saturday 3rd May: 1pm - Late
▪️Sunday 4th May: 1pm - Late
▪️Monday 5th May: 1pm -7pm

🦖 SPECIAL EVENT - DINO INVASION
Meet the dinosaurs in a "totally roarsome" experience! On Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Monday (1 PM - 7 PM at intervals) 

ENTRY & TOKENS
⭐️ Free entry for all!
⭐️ Tokens: £1 each, available at the entrance. 
⭐️ Mega Deal: Buy 20 tokens and get 5 extra tokens for free. 

💳 Payments Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other major cards.

💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 2025


🧱 Whether you're a lifelong fan, looking for a fun day out or beginning your LEGO® adventure, this museum is a celebration of the colorful blocks that have brought joy to millions of people around the world opening from 5th April 2025 - 29th June 2025.

Our community of builders has worked hard to create some amazing and totally unique LEGO® displays for you to enjoy. Our large builds go beyond just size—they take you on an unforgettable journey through epic themes, from daring pirates and mysterious underwater creatures to the vast galaxy of Star Wars and so much more.

🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️Easter Half Term: 5th April - 20th April
▪️Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in April, May & June.
▪️May Half Term: 26th - 30th May
▪️Last day open: Sunday 26th June

🕙 OPENING TIME SESSION SLOTS
Depending on days different slots are available between 10.30am - 5.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite via the event link.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult (16+) : £15.00
▪️Child (5 - 15): £9.50
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £10.00 per person
▪️ Carers: Free
(For those with proof of disability we will offer a free carers ticket with a full paying admissions ticket)

🤑 COMBO TICKETS
Combined entry to Brickz, Pixel Bunker & National Film & Sci-Fi Museum for the day.
▪️Adult: £32.00
▪️Child: £23.00
▪️Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £24.50 per person

🚣‍♂️ Pedalo hire in Luton 2025


Time: 11:00 - 18:00

🚣‍♂️ Wardown Leisure Boating provides a great day out for the whole family in Luton. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, with the overhanging willow trees, the island for waterfowl, and the beautifully restored suspension pedestrian bridge, among the many wonderful things to see.

🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING

📍LOCATION
We are located in Wardown Park at the boat house opposite the cafe and the children's play area on Wardown Lake.

🕚 OPENING TIMES
Opening hours are from 11am to 6pm every weekend and school holiday, weather permitting!

🎟 COST
▪️£4 - for each adult
▪️£2 - for a child under 16
▪️£10 - Family of four (2 adults & 2 children)
(Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted)
 
The above prices are for a 30 minute boat hire. You are welcome to hire for longer if you prefer. Our pedalo hire is the perfect option for a family looking for things to do in Luton.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are not permitted

CARERS
If you are caring for someone with a disability, we offer a discount. Contact us directly for details.

🎟 BOOKING
Book your pedalo hire here by calling:
☎️ Phone: 07432 204922,
📧 Email: wardownleisureboating@gmail.com

🅿️ PARKING
There is ample free parking at Wardown Park, making it one of the most cost-effective.

🏛 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Wardown Park Museum if FREE to visit and is located near to the carpark.
Opening times:
▪️Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
https://www.culturetrust.com/venues/wardown-house-museum-gallery

🚘 Graveley Farm Car Boot Sale 2025!


Time: 07:30

👍 Graveley Car Boot Sale on every Saturday untill October 2025, weather permitting. Please keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates.
 

🚘 SELLERS
▪️ 7am sellers: £10 any vehicle

🛍 BUYERS
▪️ 7:30am - 9:30am buyers: £1
▪️ 9:30am onwards: 50p

CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ 07375 341305
graveleycarboot@gmail.com

🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The farm is free entry with pigs to see, a play area, sandpit and a cafe. Their are also paid activities for children to enjoy at a low cost such as;
(Keep an eye on the website for updates & prices changes)

🤸‍♀️JUMPING PILLOWS
▪️£3 per hour

🏎 GO-KARTS
▪️£1.50 per go,
▪️£5 for five goes.

CRAZY GOLF
▪️£6 per adult
▪️£3 per child

🐕 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but you have to keep them on leads and out of the polytunnels.

CAFE
The cafe serves teas, coffees and light snacks and ice cream. They have a large children’s adventure play area including a zip wire and a haystack, and the play area is overlooked from the cafe so you can keep an eye on your little or not so little ones!

🍓 The Strawberry Café Opening times
▪️Monday to Friday open at 8am
▪️Saturday 7am (carboot day)
▪️Sunday 9am
▪️Breakfast served until 11.30

🚘🌸Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre


Time: 09:00 - 12:00

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Milton Ernest Garden Centre on selected Saturday Mornings.

😀 BUYERS ENTRY: Free
(No buyers before 9am please)

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION
sellers can set up from 8am and and it's £6 for a car or £10 for a van. On arrival stallholders will set up on our front lawn area and we will collect your payment early on in the day.
NOTE to Sellers: Please arrive no earlier than 8am as the centre gates will not be open until then.

✅️ HOW TO BOOK A PITCH....
Spaces for a pitch are limited, to enquire about a space please contact:
☎️ Phone: 01234 823033
📧 Email: https://miltonernestgardencentre-onlinestore.co.uk/


🌸 THE GARDEN CENTRE
After checking the bargains at the car boot sale, why not have a browse in the garden centre and grab some brekky or lunch. A great Saturday morning.

🗓 2025 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️
Saturday 5th April
▪️Saturday 3rd May
▪️Saturday 7th June
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 4th October 
▪️Saturday 1st November 

🇬🇧 FREE Childrens Bunting decorating at Woburn Sands Emporium Garden Centre


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🇬🇧 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 at Woburn Sands Emporium Garden Centre.

🗓 SATURDAY 4TH MAY - MONDAY 5TH MAY 2025
No need to book, just turn up to our event area Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 11am and 3pm

🤸‍♂️ 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!

🎟  FOR SOFT PLAY BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area

🤸‍♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford


Price: £6.20

🤸‍♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.

🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)

RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.

ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)

🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free

🔎 Free entry: Lost & Found - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔎 Discover the past by meeting the finders who uncover the treasured objects from a forgotten time at St Albans Museum & Gallery.
Free entry, no need to book.

🗓 DATES:
▪️
21st March - 4th May 2025
▪️10am - 4pm (Open every day)

ℹ️ DETAILS:

Find out what motivates metal detectorists to get involved in the hobby, be involved in local archaeology, and see some of their favourite finds.

You’ll also be able to find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme, explore treasure cases, and meet the people who make it all possible.

🅿️ FIND PARKING
https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/car-parks-and-street-pay-and-display

🎶 The Nags Head Bank Holiday Weekend - Dunstable


Time: 21:00

🎉 The Nags Head in Dunstable Bank Holiday Weekend May 2025!

🤩 Friday 2nd May - 9pm till 3am  -
 Dj Jonny F - Dance & Disco Club Classics

🤩 Saturday 3rd May - 9pm till 3am -
Dj Nicky Edwards - Switch it up Saturday

🤩 Sunday 4th May - 9pm till late
Dj Theresa A - Karaoke disco

🍻 DRINK DEALS
Cocktails, Bottles & shots drink deals available all weekend.

🍹 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8pm - 11pm
A choice out of 3 Cocktails - 2 for £7

🇬🇧 VE Celebration 1940s Weekend 2025 at Bletchley Park


Time: 09:30

🇬🇧 Join Bletchley Park in celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe this May with this special weekend event. There is a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, with live music, dancing, activities for families and demonstrations.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 4th May

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Learn how to swing dance and then try out your new steps to boogie to vintage tunes performed by live bands and singers.
Sing along to timeless melodies that helped keep spirits lifted during tough times.
✨️ Browse unique 1940s-inspired treasures, including clothing, accessories, and memorabilia.
✨️ Meet characters from World War Two, both military and civilian, brought to life by reenactors in vintage dress.
✨️ Put in your victory rolls and don your best 1940s attire, or come as you are – everyone welcome!

🎉 SATURDAY PROGRAMME
▪️11.00 – 11.30:
Warm up with Swing Dance MK
▪️11.30 – 12.15: Alison Carter Jazz Trio
▪️12.15 – 13.00: Swing Dance Class with Swing Dance MK
▪️13.00 – 13.45: Alison Carter Jazz Trio
▪️13.45 – 14.15: BREAK
▪️14.15 – 15.00: Ashby Little Big Band
▪️15.00 – 15.45: Swing Dance Class with Swing Dance MK
▪️15.45 – 16.30: Ashby Little Big Band

🎉 SUNDAY PROGRAMME
▪️11.00 – 11.30: Warm up with Swing Dance MK
▪️11.00-11.30: The Story of Rena Stewart – talk from author Victoria Walsh
▪️11.30 – 12.15: The Blighty Belles
▪️12.15 – 13.00: Swing Dance Class with Swing Dance MK
▪️13.00 – 13.45: The Blighty Belles
▪️13.00-13.30: The Story of Rena Stewart – talk from author Victoria Walsh
▪️13.45 – 14.15: BREAK
▪️14.15 – 15.00: Ashby Little Big Band
▪️15.00 – 15.45: Swing Dance Class with Swing Dance MK
▪️15.00: Book signing by Victoria Walsh in Block C

🏛 THE MUSEUM IS OPEN AS USUAL

All our exhibitions are open as usual for you to explore how the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park played a vital role in securing victory. Walk in their footsteps through refurbished original wartime buildings and hear their stories in their own words. Explore interactive exhibits to reveal what life was like at Bletchley Park and discover the impact the intelligence produced had on the conflict.

🥪 REFRESHMENTS

You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy but there are plenty of food and drink options available on site.

So, dust off your dancing shoes or grab a deck chair and help us celebrate with the whole family. Make it a weekend to remember!

🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Adults: £25.50
▪️Concessions: £23
▪️12-17 year olds: £17
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Family 1: £43.50 (1 adult + 2 children 12-17)
▪️Family 2: £69 (2 adults + 2 children 12-17)

💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford


💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.

🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link

🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
▪️Junior: £7.85
▪️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £9.10
▪️1 Adult and 2 Under 3's: £9.10

ℹ️ ENQUIRES 
☎️ 01234 272100

🐊 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire!


Time: 10:00 - 17:30

🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to  delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.

🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)

🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House! 

 🐶 DOGS
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!

😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday- Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link opening times.

♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)

The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
▪️ Adult: £5
▪️ Child:  £4
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free

🤸‍♂️Parent & Toddler Session at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4pp


Price: £4.25

🤸‍♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes.

🧒 Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.

⭐️ PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
▪️
8am - 9am
▪️9am - 10am
▪️10am - 11am

⭐️ AGE FOR PARENT & TODDLER SESSIONS:
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers.

🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.

🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.

📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.

🎟 TICKETS - £4 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.

⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston


Price: £6.00

⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!

Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!

👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
https://youtu.be/Y-a7gzV5140?si=M1_tPN95E9pz935Z

⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?

⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.

⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!

🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.

🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT -£6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.

🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!

💒 Pirton Chapel Tearoom - 🐶 Dogs welcome!


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

💒 Welcome to Pirton Chapel Tearoom! Tucked away in the heart of the countryside, our tearoom is the perfect place to relax and recharge – whether you’re cycling through, enjoying a stroll, or craving something homemade.

OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Friday: 10am - 3pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 3pm

😍 Join us every Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and a tempting selection of homemade cakes. Pair it with a cup of locally roasted Wooden Hill Coffee for the perfect treat!

SOME FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE:
✅️
Gluten Free
✅️ Dairy Free
✅️ Vegetarian
✅️ Vegan

🅿️ PARKING
Free parking is available, though spaces are limited while garden work is ongoing.

🐶 DOGS
Yes, dogs are VERY welcome!

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 07377 292048
📧 Email: pirtonchapeltearoom@yahoo.com
🌐 Instagram: @pirtonchapeltearoom

🎶 UTAH SAINTS at The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes


Time: 19:30

🎧 The Pad Presents - UTAH SAINTS. We are delighted to confirm that the mighty Utah Saints will be making their debut at the venue on Saturday 3rd May 2025.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Described by Bill Drummond of the KLF as ’the first true stadium house band’, UTAH SAINTS are best known for a series of absolutely massive tunes in the nineties which mixed rock and rave, acid house and Annie Lennox, killer beats and Kate Bush.

Bangers like ’Something Good’ and ‘What Can You Do For Me?’ Were worldwide smashes and saw the band touring with U2 and working with acts and DJs like Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, Justice and Soulwax.

“These guys invented rave” – Annie Mac

Still touring and swiftly selling out venues like the iconic 100 Club in London we are thrilled to be welcoming them to The Craufurd for the very first time.

🎟 TICKET PRICE: £18.15
Purchase tickets in advance via the event link.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01908 313864

🤸‍♂️ Stevenage Inflatable Fun Days - May 2025

Saturday 03 May 2025

Price: £10.00

🙋‍♀️ Inflatable Fun Days will be seeing you in May 2025 at Stevenage Rugby Club!

▪️AGE:
Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables - strictly no adults.

🗓 DATES:
▪️Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May 2025

🕥 SESSION TIMES:
▪️10:30am until 1:30pm
▪️2:00pm until 5:00pm

🎟 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!

🚘 EXTRA CHARGES
Trampolines and Bumper Carz are an additional charge.

🐶 NO DOGS
Strictly NO dogs allowed

🍦REFRESHMENTS
Hot & Cold refreshments available

🅿️ FREE Car parking 

🌸 Elstow Abbey May Festival 2025

Saturday 03 May 2025

Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🎉 Come along to the Elstow Abbey May Festival 2025. Walk in the footsteps of John Bunyan with our 21st century version of Vanity Fair.

WHAT TO EXPECT

✨️ Funfair,
✨️ Ice Cream,
✨️ 60+Craft and Charity stalls,
✨️ Music,
✨️ Entertainment,
✨️ Maypole Dancing,
✨️ Street food, 
✨️ Grand Raffle,
✨️ Bedford Brass,
✨️ Procession,
✨️ May Queen,
✨️ Cream teas & refreshments
…….& MUCH MORE!

⛪️ Visit the ancient Abbey Church, view the exciting plans for the Hillersden Hall, and participate in a tradition that has been happening in this place for over 100 years.

🔮 Psychic evening With pop up cafe at Silsoe Village Hall


Time: 19:00 - 22:00

🔮 A wonderful evening of Mediumistic one to ones and Tarot readings plus Massage & healing available! Gorgeous stalls to browse selling:

✨️Crystals
✨️Jewellery
✨️Candles
✨️Skincare
✨️Incense
✨️Reiki
✨️Resin & more!

💗 A lovely atmosphere, everyone welcome. Come as a group or on your own...everybody welcome.

🍟 REFRESHMENTS
A pop up cafe serving hot & cold snacks and drinks... loaded fries, bacon rolls, cakes, cookies, brownies and more.

🎟 ENTRY PRICE: £2 Entry
💷 Readers charge individually cash only please.

🚂 East Midlands Steam And Country Show 2025 - Rushden


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🚂 As we continue to Grow the East Midlands Steam and Country Show, this year’s event will be bigger and better.

🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 3rd May 2025: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 4th May 2025: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 5th May 2025: 10am - 4pm

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is an amazing family day out for all.  From the steam Engines to classic cars, bouncy castles to the wall of death, a traditional hog roast to Chinese stir fry. We try to have something for everyone. Come along and take a look.

🌧 PLEASE NOTE:
All exhibits, rides and attractions are subject to service and weather conditions.

⛺️ CAMPING
Public camping will be available for £25 per night based on 2 adults & 2 children. Availability from Friday 2nd May - Monday 5th May 2025.
You can find out more via the event link.

🅿️ PARKING
Free parking with limited blue badge holders parking. Just show your blue badge to the team and they will direct you.

🎟 PAY ON THE GATE TICKETS, CASH OR CARD:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £5
▪️Child 5 - 13: £6
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £25