Thursday 07 May (8)
🤣 Russell Howard Live in Milton Keynes
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026, bringing Don't Tell The Algorithm to Milton Keynes Theatre on Thu 7 May 2026 at 7:30pm.
▪️ AGE: 14+. Under 16s must be seated with an accompanying adult
Expect a huge night of sharp observations, fast-paced stand-up and the brilliantly relatable humour that has made Russell Howard one of the UK’s best-loved comedy stars. If you fancy a proper laugh-out-loud night out, this is set to be one of the hottest comedy tickets around.
ℹ️ ABOUT THE SHOW
The Bristol comedian and television personality will take his Don't Tell The Algorithm tour across the UK and Ireland from January through to late November 2026. This new live show promises a return to what stand-up does best — real connection, big laughs and an evening away from the endless noise of modern life.
🎟 TICKET PRICES FROM: £41.00
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book accessible tickets.
🍻 2026 Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival - Biggleswade Conservative Club
Time: 15:00 - 23:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️ Thursday 7th May: 3pm - 11pm
▪️ Friday 8th May: 12pm - 11pm
▪️ Saturday 9th May: 12pm - 11pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Entry is free and there’s no need to book in advance. If you’d like to drink at the festival bar, you can buy tokens on arrival and pay a deposit for your festival glass.
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Starting from 3pm on Thursday 7th May and running through until last orders on Saturday, this popular Biggleswade beer festival is a great one for beer lovers, cider fans and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed local event with friends.
▪️ CAMRA-managed festival bar
▪️ 45+ ales, ciders and perries
▪️ Drinks from around 20 breweries
▪️ A wide choice of styles including mild, bitter, pale, golden, red, porter, stout and IPA
▪️ Exclusive Biggleswade Beer Festival 2026 glasses
▪️ Snacks and hot food available throughout
▪️ Access to the Club’s lovely garden and grounds, weather permitting
▪️ Club bar serving a full range of drinks, including non-alcoholic options
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children and families are welcome, with all children needing to remain under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.
🍔 FOOD
A full range of snacks and hot food is available! All products will be labelled so that attendees can check which products are vegan or gluten free.
📍 MAKE A DAY OF IT
Set in the historic market town of Biggleswade, the festival is perfectly placed if you fancy exploring more while you’re there. There are shops, restaurants, several pubs within walking distance and a pleasant riverside walk nearby. If you’re travelling by car, Shuttleworth Collection and Garden at Old Warden is also well worth a visit.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: organisers@biggbeerfest.org
😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??
🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:
🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:
We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.
🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April
▪️Thursday 7th May
▪️Thursday 4th June
▪️Thursday 2nd July
▪️Thursday 6th August
▪️Thursday 3rd September
▪️Thursday 1st October
🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day
🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)
▪️Large rides £2
▪️Children's rides £2
▪️Dodgems £3 per car
(other attractions may vary)
💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car
(Other attractions may vary)
Discover Local Venues
Friday 08 May (10)
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford
Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.
🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics
Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.
🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749
🔮 Psychic Supper with Award Winner Philip Kinsella at The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 19:00
📅 EVENT DETAILS
▪️ Please be seated by: 7pm
▪️ Supper served: 7.15pm promptly
▪️ Age: Over 18s only
This popular event offers a warm and welcoming evening of spiritual entertainment, with supper included in your ticket price. If you’ve been before, you’ll know why it’s such a well-loved night – and if it’s your first time, expect a memorable evening in a relaxed local setting.
🍽️ SUPPER CHOICES
Choose from one of the following options:
▪️ Garlic chicken breast, dauphinois potatoes and vegetables
▪️ Vegan / vegetarian option: tomato and courgette pasta
▪️ Gluten free option: pork stroganoff and rice
Please advise of any dietary intolerances beforehand.
🎟️ TICKET COST:
▪️ £30 per person - includes supper
▪️ Tickets must be purchased before the event
▪️ Cash only
▪️ Sorry, no refunds
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This event is for entertainment purposes and is expected to be very popular, so don’t leave it too late if you’d like to attend.
🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026
Time: 17:00 - 20:30
🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day
🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)
▪️Large rides £2
▪️Children's rides £2
▪️Dodgems £3 per car
(other attractions may vary)
💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car
(Other attractions may vary)
🎡⭐️
🎶 Live at the Mill 2026 - Stotfold
Time: 19:00 - 23:30 Price: £15.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm
🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets
🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)
Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.
✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking
🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required
🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.
🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!
For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🎤 Karaoke at The Bell, Toddington
Time: 20:30
🎤 Friday 8th May 2026
Karaoke from 8:30pm
🕺Saturday 9th May 2026
The Wilson show from 9pm
🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling
Time: 20:00
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
😌 Ladies Wellbeing Event - Streatley Villiage Hall
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
💷 ENTRY - £5
Entry includes free nibbles & a glass of Prosecco or fruit juice.
✨️Reflexology taster sessions (hands or feet) - from £15
✨️ Vanity Scents
✨️ Psychic Elite Readings - from £35
✨️ Hobbs Holistic Reiki - from £15
✨️ Tropic Skincare
✨️ Massage sessions
✨️ Arbonne Health, Wellness & Nutrition
✨️ Mulberry Wellness
✨️ Tinkerbells Gels
✨️ Mini Indian head massage
✨️ Neck & shoulder items for sale
✨️ Revive Skin & Lash Care
🍻 2026 Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival - Biggleswade Conservative Club
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️ Thursday 7th May: 3pm - 11pm
▪️ Friday 8th May: 12pm - 11pm
▪️ Saturday 9th May: 12pm - 11pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Entry is free and there’s no need to book in advance. If you’d like to drink at the festival bar, you can buy tokens on arrival and pay a deposit for your festival glass.
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Starting from 3pm on Thursday 7th May and running through until last orders on Saturday, this popular Biggleswade beer festival is a great one for beer lovers, cider fans and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed local event with friends.
▪️ CAMRA-managed festival bar
▪️ 45+ ales, ciders and perries
▪️ Drinks from around 20 breweries
▪️ A wide choice of styles including mild, bitter, pale, golden, red, porter, stout and IPA
▪️ Exclusive Biggleswade Beer Festival 2026 glasses
▪️ Snacks and hot food available throughout
▪️ Access to the Club’s lovely garden and grounds, weather permitting
▪️ Club bar serving a full range of drinks, including non-alcoholic options
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children and families are welcome, with all children needing to remain under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.
🍔 FOOD
A full range of snacks and hot food is available! All products will be labelled so that attendees can check which products are vegan or gluten free.
📍 MAKE A DAY OF IT
Set in the historic market town of Biggleswade, the festival is perfectly placed if you fancy exploring more while you’re there. There are shops, restaurants, several pubs within walking distance and a pleasant riverside walk nearby. If you’re travelling by car, Shuttleworth Collection and Garden at Old Warden is also well worth a visit.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: organisers@biggbeerfest.org
Discover Local Venues
Saturday 09 May (2)
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
🌎 World Food Festival 2026 - Welwyn Garden Town Centre
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
Organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, this popular 2-day festival brings together award-winning food traders, world street food, live performances and plenty to keep all ages entertained.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th May: 11am - 6pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 11am - 6pm
😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Prepare for a mouth-watering journey around the world with cuisines from across the globe. From Iraq/Persia, Venezuela, Japan, Korea, Greece, Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Italy and beyond, there’s something for every craving. Expect everything from sizzling stir-fries and gourmet burgers to paella, pizza, crepes, churros, dumplings, waffles, sweet treats and plant-based soul food.
🍹 FOOD & DRINK TRADERS
Confirmed names include Amani Kitchen, Chicken George, Avila London, Churros Boyz, Craft & Cleaver, El Asado, So Solid Sando, La Pitta Catering, Momo Nepalese Street Food, Maya Street Food, Punjabi Shack, The Jerk Hub, The Noodle & Dumpling Bar, Mama Mexican, Papa Paella, Yom and many more. Plus Banquet Inn Bars will be serving cold beers, prosecco, gin, spirits and mixers.
🎶 WORLD MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The World Music Stage will be packed with music and dance performances hosted by DJ Castro Afro, bringing feel-good sounds from Brazilian boogie funk and Colombian cumbia to salsa, Arabic disco and West African Afrobeats. You can also enjoy live music, street entertainment, cooking demonstrations and competitions throughout the day.
👨👩👧👦 KIDS FUN ZONE
Families are well catered for with a Children’s Fun Zone outside The Howard Centre, featuring rides and attractions including a Ferris Wheel, trampolines, samba balloons, inflatable bumper cars, toxic wipe out and an inflatable slide.
So instead of staying in, head to Welwyn Garden City for a brilliant weekend of global flavours, community vibes and festival fun.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
🗓 Saturday 9th May
Ample paid parking is available at:
▪️The Howard Centre
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Sainsbury’s
▪️Campus West
🗓 Sunday 10th May
Enjoy FREE parking in all Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council car parks, including:
▪️Hunters Bridge
▪️Campus West
▪️Cherry Tree
▪️Campus East (Upper & Lower)
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01707 497930
📧 Email: bid@welwyngarden.co.uk
