Sunday 03 August (33)
๐ Kids Go For ยฃ1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Sunday 03 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
๐ง Kids go for ยฃ1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
๐ 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
๐ WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafรฉ, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
โน๏ธ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
โ๏ธF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
๐ TICKETS COST:
โช๏ธChild: ยฃ1.00
โช๏ธAdult Ticket: ยฃ12.50
โช๏ธSenior Ticket: ยฃ11.50
โช๏ธChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
โน๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER
โ๏ธ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
๐ 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
๐ WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafรฉ, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
โน๏ธ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
โ๏ธF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
๐ TICKETS COST:
โช๏ธChild: ยฃ1.00
โช๏ธAdult Ticket: ยฃ12.50
โช๏ธSenior Ticket: ยฃ11.50
โช๏ธChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
โน๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER
โ๏ธ Phone: 01296 655720
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๐ช Kite Fest 2025 - Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
๐ช On ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ ๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ 2025 the skies above Dunstable Downs will come alive with extraordinary displays of kites flying.
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
Feast your eyes on a sky filled with professional and local amateur, choreographed kite displays as well as a jaw-dropping 50-foot-long inflatable Chinese dragon โ an aerial spectacle not to be missed.
And the excitement doesnโt stop in the sky. There will be plenty going on at ground level too:
๐จ Hands-on arts and crafts
๐ฏ Classic sideshow games
๐ช A โmake your own kiteโ station
๐ช A circus skills area
๐ Magical storytime sessions for kids
๐ Delicious food and drink stalls from around the globe
Thereโs something for the entire family to enjoy, so plan your visit to ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ and get ready to let your imagination fly.
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 01582 500920
๐ง Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
Feast your eyes on a sky filled with professional and local amateur, choreographed kite displays as well as a jaw-dropping 50-foot-long inflatable Chinese dragon โ an aerial spectacle not to be missed.
And the excitement doesnโt stop in the sky. There will be plenty going on at ground level too:
๐จ Hands-on arts and crafts
๐ฏ Classic sideshow games
๐ช A โmake your own kiteโ station
๐ช A circus skills area
๐ Magical storytime sessions for kids
๐ Delicious food and drink stalls from around the globe
Thereโs something for the entire family to enjoy, so plan your visit to ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ and get ready to let your imagination fly.
โน๏ธ CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 01582 500920
๐ง Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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๐ก Bidwell West Funfair 2025
Sunday 03 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
๐ก Smiths Funfair opens at Bidwell West Recreation Ground, Houghton Regis on Friday 1st August until Sunday 3rd August 2025.
๐ 2025 OPENING
โญ๏ธ Friday 1st August: 12pm - 8pm
โญ๏ธ Saturday 2nd August 12pm - 8pm
โญ๏ธ Sunday 3rd August: 12pm - 8pm
๐ TOKENS - ยฃ1 each
โช๏ธBuy 20 tokens get 5 free
โช๏ธBuy 40 tokens get 15 free
โ ๏ธ KEEP UPDATED
Click the event link to take you to Smiths Fun Fair Facebook page.
๐ 2025 OPENING
โญ๏ธ Friday 1st August: 12pm - 8pm
โญ๏ธ Saturday 2nd August 12pm - 8pm
โญ๏ธ Sunday 3rd August: 12pm - 8pm
๐ TOKENS - ยฃ1 each
โช๏ธBuy 20 tokens get 5 free
โช๏ธBuy 40 tokens get 15 free
โ ๏ธ KEEP UPDATED
Click the event link to take you to Smiths Fun Fair Facebook page.
๐ง ๐ฒ Dom Whiting Drum & Bass on the Bike - Milton Keynes 2025
Sunday 03 August 2025
Time: 14:00
๐ง Drum & Bass On The Bike is heading to MILTON KEYNES...
๐WHEN & WHERE?
โช๏ธSunday 3rd August 2025
โช๏ธStarting at 14:00HRS
โช๏ธFrom STADIUM MK, Stadium Way, Bletchley, MK1 1ST.
๐ This has been a long time coming (4 years) but I can finally say it's OFFICIALLY HAPPENINGโฆ
As always, anyone and any mode of transport are welcome and you can of course BRING YOUR OWN SPEAKER by simply hooking up to our online livestream wherever you are in the crowd. SEE YOU SUNDAY!!
๐บ LIVE TRACKING - Click here
๐คฉ ABOUT DOM WHITING
Widely recognised as the 'DJ on the Bike', Dom Whiting took his high-energy drum and bass sets to the streets during lockdown โ and hasn't stopped since. His unique blend of live DJing while cycling through city streets has attracted thousands of followers and crowds across Europe, turning everyday locations into spontaneous raves.
Dom has collaborated with major brands including Samsung and Three, using his platform to promote products and connect with audiences in an authentic and innovative way.
His viral performances have been featured on LadBible, ITV, and the BBC, cementing his status as a standout figure in the live music and street culture scene.
๐WHEN & WHERE?
โช๏ธSunday 3rd August 2025
โช๏ธStarting at 14:00HRS
โช๏ธFrom STADIUM MK, Stadium Way, Bletchley, MK1 1ST.
๐ This has been a long time coming (4 years) but I can finally say it's OFFICIALLY HAPPENINGโฆ
As always, anyone and any mode of transport are welcome and you can of course BRING YOUR OWN SPEAKER by simply hooking up to our online livestream wherever you are in the crowd. SEE YOU SUNDAY!!
๐บ LIVE TRACKING - Click here
๐คฉ ABOUT DOM WHITING
Widely recognised as the 'DJ on the Bike', Dom Whiting took his high-energy drum and bass sets to the streets during lockdown โ and hasn't stopped since. His unique blend of live DJing while cycling through city streets has attracted thousands of followers and crowds across Europe, turning everyday locations into spontaneous raves.
Dom has collaborated with major brands including Samsung and Three, using his platform to promote products and connect with audiences in an authentic and innovative way.
His viral performances have been featured on LadBible, ITV, and the BBC, cementing his status as a standout figure in the live music and street culture scene.
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Rogues & Highwaymen - Chiltern Open Air Museum
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Step into the world of 1716, where the reign of George I brings peace to England, but all is not as calm as it seems. The Old Pretenderโs bid for the throne has failed, but danger lurks in every corner of the kingdom! Coffee houses in London buzz with tales of piracy on the high seas, while Englandโs roads are plagued by ruthless highwaymen, footpads, and smugglers. Amidst it all, the forces of Law and Order are struggling to keep control.
โ๏ธ Meet The Crew of the Phoenix and discover the dangerous and thrilling world of 18th century outlaws. Watch daring sword fights, from gentlemanly duels to fierce cutlass battles. Feel the heat of battle as you witness the firepower of Redcoats and highwaymen. Want to get hands-on? Join our militia Sergeant and take part in an exciting musket drill!
โน๏ธ Explore our Living History Camp and get a firsthand look at daily life in the early 1700s. Meet the highwaymen, poachers, and smugglers who shaped this turbulent time, and discover how they survived in a land where law and disorder were often one and the same.
๐ Donโt miss out on this unique, immersive experience! Immerse yourself in the stories and struggles of early 18th century England, and experience the thrill of history in action.
๐ SENSORY BACKPACK HIRE - FREE
Sensory backpacks that include ear defenders are available to borrow from our ticket office. We only have a limited number, so please book one ahead of time or ask a member of staff about availability on the day. You will be asked to leave a small security deposit while you are using the backpack. Book here.
The museum also has a sensory trail and you can pick up a map from our ticket office.
โ๏ธFACTS & QUESTIONS, DOGS & ACCESSIBILITY
https://coam.digitickets.co.uk/faqs
๐ TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ14.54/ยฃ16.00
โช๏ธConcession: ยฃ13.64/ยฃ15.00
โช๏ธChild (4-17): ยฃ11.00
โช๏ธUnder 4: Free
โช๏ธDisabled person & Essential Companion: ยฃ14.54/ยฃ16.00
โช๏ธCOAM Member: Free
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 01494 871117
๐ง Email: enquiries@coam.org.uk
๐ SENSORY BACKPACK HIRE - FREE
Sensory backpacks that include ear defenders are available to borrow from our ticket office. We only have a limited number, so please book one ahead of time or ask a member of staff about availability on the day. You will be asked to leave a small security deposit while you are using the backpack. Book here.
The museum also has a sensory trail and you can pick up a map from our ticket office.
โ๏ธFACTS & QUESTIONS, DOGS & ACCESSIBILITY
https://coam.digitickets.co.uk/faqs
๐ TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ14.54/ยฃ16.00
โช๏ธConcession: ยฃ13.64/ยฃ15.00
โช๏ธChild (4-17): ยฃ11.00
โช๏ธUnder 4: Free
โช๏ธDisabled person & Essential Companion: ยฃ14.54/ยฃ16.00
โช๏ธCOAM Member: Free
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Phone: 01494 871117
๐ง Email: enquiries@coam.org.uk
๐ธ Rock at the Castle 2025 - Hertford Castle
Sunday 03 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
๐ธ Join us at Hertford Castle on Sunday 3rd August, from 12pm to 7pm, for a truly unmissable 20th anniversary celebration of Rock at the Castle โ Hertfordโs biggest free music festival!
๐ Sunday 3rd August 2025
๐ Hertford Castle
๐ 12pm โ 7pm
Weโre bringing you a dynamic line-up across multiple stages:
๐ธ Main Stage โ From a fresh new student band making their debut, to beloved local legends, expect high-energy performances and serious rock 'n' roll vibes.
๐ฟ Garden Stage โ Looking for something a little more mellow? Head to our acoustic haven, where soloists and duos deliver intimate, laid-back sets in a stunning setting.
๐ง Island Stage โ New for this year! Get ready for big beats and bold sounds as we welcome the very best local DJs and the freshest new rap and hip-hop acts. From underground rhythms to crowd-moving anthems, this is your go-to stage for all things bass-heavy and unforgettable.
๐ฅ Whether youโve been rocking with us since day one or itโs your first time, come celebrate 20 years of music, community, and unforgettable moments at Rock at the Castle.
Free entry | Family-friendly | Donations welcome in support of Hearts for Herts.
With thanks to event sponsors McMullen's Brewing & Pubs and Duffield Harrison LLP.
๐ Sunday 3rd August 2025
๐ Hertford Castle
๐ 12pm โ 7pm
Weโre bringing you a dynamic line-up across multiple stages:
๐ธ Main Stage โ From a fresh new student band making their debut, to beloved local legends, expect high-energy performances and serious rock 'n' roll vibes.
๐ฟ Garden Stage โ Looking for something a little more mellow? Head to our acoustic haven, where soloists and duos deliver intimate, laid-back sets in a stunning setting.
๐ง Island Stage โ New for this year! Get ready for big beats and bold sounds as we welcome the very best local DJs and the freshest new rap and hip-hop acts. From underground rhythms to crowd-moving anthems, this is your go-to stage for all things bass-heavy and unforgettable.
๐ฅ Whether youโve been rocking with us since day one or itโs your first time, come celebrate 20 years of music, community, and unforgettable moments at Rock at the Castle.
Free entry | Family-friendly | Donations welcome in support of Hearts for Herts.
With thanks to event sponsors McMullen's Brewing & Pubs and Duffield Harrison LLP.
