🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
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
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😋 🦉 Lunch Club at Herrings Green Farm 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Price: £8.50
Looking to get out? Why not head on down to the farm in Wilstead for our new lunch club. A great way to catch up with friends or meet new people for a friendly chat. Held on the third Friday of every month between 12.00pm – 2.00pm (dates may vary depending on school holidays).
👋 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎟 PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
(You can book via the event link)
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🎸 Strange Outsider Folk Live Band - Ollie Vees in Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00 - 23:45 Price: £10.00
🎶 ABOUT:
Finnish-born Joose Keskitalo is regarded as one of the most original contemporary singer-songwriters in Finland. A prolific songwriter who has published music in Finland since 2004, being involved in projects like the
psychedelic folk collective Paavoharju.
Joose Keskitalo experiments with forms and stories found in Francis Child’s collection of ballads and Shakespeare’s history plays, notions of Alchemy and other old traditions with a strange Outsider Folk feel to it.
Be prepared to hear stories about selling your soul to the devil, King Henry IV, the peasant’s revolt and old Greek mythology.
The music ranges from traditional folk to Jethro Tullish blues rock.
Joose Keskitalo has published 15 albums, of which two are in English: New Songs for Old Motifs (2021) and Oh, Our Slow Designs (2023)
Joose Keskitalo (guitar, vocals, flute and violin)
is accompanied by
Ville Linna (banjo, weissenborn, home-made string instruments and backing vocals) and
Eero Tikkanen (Double Bass and backing vocals)
🎟 TICKETS - £10
You can book tickets via the event link.
☎️ ANY QUESTIONS PHONE OLLIE VEES TIKI BAR ON: 07908 105 341
🎤 Olly Murs tribute at The Orange Tree, Hitchin
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
▪️First part - Olly Murs tribute
▪️Second part - best party songs from 80s and 90s
🤩 No need to book, free entrance!
😋 FEELING HUNGRY? CHECK OUT THE MENU
The pub also do some excellent food, you can see the menu on the website via the link. The kitchen closes at 9pm. You can book a table before the music starts!
https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/local-pub/orange-tree-hitchin/
☎️ 01462 432 733
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 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.
💥 New Brickz Museum in Milton Keynes 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
💃 Ladies Night at Six's in Bedford
Time: 18:00
▪️ DOORS OPEN: 6PM
🍷 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
BOGOF - On all glasses of wine, beers and ciders between 7pm - 9pm ONLY!
🌸 May Fair 2025 at Flitwick Lower School
Time: 15:30 - 18:30
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
Free entry, tombola, games, food, entertainment, bar and stalls.
If you can help, donate, sponsor or contribute in any way please get in touch.
🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling!
There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!
▪️COST - £15 per person
🎷 A night of Jazz for Myeloma UK at The Dukes, Heath & Reach
Time: 19:00 Price: £10.00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Organised by Molly Smith in loving memory of her Grandfather, Raymond Smith – the life and soul of every party – this special night will bring people together to honour his legacy while raising funds for a cause close to our hearts.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Live performance from an incredible saxophonist
✨️A complimentary arrival drink and canapés
✨️A curated silent auction with brilliant prizes
✨️Warm vibes, good people and a great cause
💛 CHARITY
All proceeds go directly to Myeloma UK.
Come raise a glass, enjoy some smooth tunes and help us make a difference in memory of a man who brought joy to so many.
🎯 FUNDRAISING GOAL
Our fundraising goal is £2,000 and we would love your help to reach it! Whether you attend the event or donate a prize for the auction, every bit of support counts.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £10
Book now by calling The Dukes on;
☎️ Phone: 01525 237 892
🛌 ROOMS
If you would like to extend you night you can book a room through The Dukes Website here:
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Price: £6.20
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
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Price: £6.00
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
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
👶 Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Chilld is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool 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
ℹ️ ENQUIRES
☎️ 01234 272100
🎠 Kempston Funfair pop up Fun Park 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
📍Location - Kempston, Addison Park
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES
▪️ Friday 9th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 10th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 11th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 16th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 17th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 18th May: 1pm - 9pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAYS!
▪️Friday 9th May
▪️Friday 16th May
All Rides ONLY 2 TOKENS or UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES FOR JUST £15!
TOKEN COST
🎫 1 Token = £1.20
🎫 10 Tokens = £10
🎟 ENTRY
FREE ENTRY with purchased Unlimited Ride Passes or £2.00 Per Person!
✅️ Onsite Security & Toilets
✅️ Fun For All The Family
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🎤 Free live music - Sophia Soul at The Cellar Bar, Bedford
Time: 21:00 - 00:15
Having previously been the front woman for several successful groups and bands, she’s currently taking the UK by storm venturing into her solo career.
ABOUT THE CELLAR BAR IN BEDFORD
The Cellar Bar is a unique basement bar located opposite the faces on the High Street in Bedford, offering:
🍻 Great premium beers,
🍹Fantastic signature cocktails
🍾Plenty of non alcoholic beverages.
🎶 With a jukebox for background music when the musicians are not playing live.. we will be hosting regular live music gigs free of charge.
🎊 TICKET EVENTS IN THE FUTURE WITH MORE ENTERTAINMENT
With ticketed events in the future for comedy nights, Drag Queens and other events. Regular open mic nights, giving musicians the opportunity to perform on our fantastic stage space, live music will be a mix of genres and a mix of local Bedford musicians and further afield.
🎠 Houghton Regis Funfair - May 2025
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 15th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 16th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 17th May: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 18th May: 1pm - 7pm
🎫 TOKENS
Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
💥 REDUCED TOKEN DAYS
Reduce price token day 50p a token on:
▪️Thursday 15th May 2025
▪️Sunday 18th May 2025
🅿️ PARKING
PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE VISITING THE FAIR PLEASE USE ALLOCATED PARKING
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💥 Kids Eat Free Carvery at The Old Red Lion - Houghton Regis
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
WHEN?
That’s right — every weekday Monday - Friday from 4pm to 6pm, kids can enjoy a free carvery with every paying adult. You can book via the event link or phone on the number below.
Perfect for after-school dinners, stress-free family meals, or spontaneous early evening plans.
Fresh flavours for the grown-ups, tasty favourites for the little ones — and great value all around.
☎️ Phone: 01582 797304
🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
