Thursday 07 August (36)
🦎 Teaching Tallons - The Higgins Museum, Bedford
Time: 11:15 - 15:15 Price: £5.50
▪️AGES: Suitable for ages 5 to 12.
🕷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get up close to a variety of reptiles, mammals, creepy crawlies and even birds from around the World!
🎟 BOOKING - £5.50
Workshops last an hour.
You need only book a place for each participating child, not the accompanying adult. When booking your workshop place, please use the promotional code HIGGINS30, to avoid paying a transaction fee.
🐋 Free Ocean Exploration - Tring Museum
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
▪️AGES: Recommended for ages 4+.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 July
▪️Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 July
▪️Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August
🕛 TIMES
10.30am –12.00pm and 14.00pm–15.30pm
Get up close to fascinating specimens as you discover the wonderful variety of sea life, from corals and seahorses to whales and sharks. Find out how plastics affect them and how together we can help look after these incredible creatures.
🐢 GET CREATIVE
Plus, create and take home an ocean animal craft to remember your day.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
Half-terms and school holidays are particularly busy times for us. Booking is advised to guarantee entry.
Book your free entry ticket
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
This event is fully wheelchair accessible.
We can provide you with a wheelchair or folding chair to carry if you email us at:
📧 Email: tring-bookings@nhm.ac.uk.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility
requirements, email us.
🅿️ PARKING
There is free car parking on Hastoe Lane. It has 48 spaces, including three Blue Badge holder spaces and two parent-and-toddler spaces.
Alternative car parks are available off the High Street. The car parks managed by Dacorum Borough Council are free for the first hour with a small charge after that.
🌞 SUMMER HOLIDAY STAY & PLAY SESSIONS IN HENLOW - 2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
▪️AGES: 4 - 10
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Crafting, cooking, nature and real forest school fun!
Planned activities include:
✨️ Make your own bow and arrow
✨️ Create a training stick
✨️ Try your hand at Nordic weaving
✨️ Cook your own pizza on the fire
✨️ Juggling ball making…and LOADS more!
Food & drink:
Snack & drink included.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️1 Adult + 1 Child: £15.00
▪️Additional Adult: £4.00
Places are very limited, so don’t miss out!
Spread the word with friends and family and join us in the forest, where the magic happens.
BOOK NOW via the event link to avoid disappointment.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION
☎️ Phone: 01462 342050
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
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👩🍼 Parents & Carers Under 21 Drop in - Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Want to meet other young parents who get it?
👩🍼 WHO'S THIS FOR?
Pregnant (22 weeks+) or got little ones under 5? You’re so welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Come hang out at our Young Parents Group.
It’s totally free, super friendly, and made just for you. Every Thursday at Cherry Tree Community Centre in Bedford.
👩🍼 Chat, chill, and make new friends
🎨 Fun stuff to do with your baby or toddler
💬 Advice & support from our lovely team (no judgment here)
☕ Laughs and good vibes only
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📧 Email: familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk.
🛡 Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
✅️ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
☕️ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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🧒 Free Summer Days - Leon Recreation Ground, Fenny Stratford (Booking Required)
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
▪️AGES:
Enjoy free play sessions for children under 12 — full of creativity, choice, and adventure!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Open Access Play: Children choose their own activities and play companions.
✨️ Inclusive Fun: Activities designed for all abilities.
✨️ Parental Supervision Required: Children must be accompanied at all times.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 30 July: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 7 August: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 14 August: 9:30am – 11:30am
▪️Thursday 28 August: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
*Hosted by MK Play Association
Funded by Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council.
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🫧 Amazing Bubble Show - Herrings Green Farm, Wilstead
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🦅 ABOUT HERRINGS GREEN FARM
Herrings Green Activity Farm is a great place for Families to visit this Summer, bringing families of all ages close to birds of prey and animals. We are home to one of the largest collections of Birds of Prey in the UK, view many different species of owls, hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and even pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals; donkeys, sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, llamas & ponies, visit our bird garden where you can view different species of parrots, parakeets & poultry, visit the critter area to see our reptiles and creepy crawlies plus lots more!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This Summer we have a packed daily program which will entertain all of the family, bringing you close to our beautiful birds and animals.
🛝 PLAY PARK
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on the toy tractors.
🥪 THE TEA ROOM & PICNICS
Our tea room is open daily 10.00 – 4.00, serving sandwiches, wraps, cakes and snacks or alternatively you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adults £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free.
🤸♂️ SEND Soft Play - Bedford
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
🗓 WHEN?
Every Monday & Thursday 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions have reduced capacity and noise, to cater for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £2.60
▪️Adult: Free
Booking required you can book via the event link.
🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
🎡 Gumbles Funfair August 2025 - Bedford
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING...
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates here.
🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️Monday 11th August
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
🕒 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!
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
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🌳 Summer Holiday Opening Morning Themes 2025 - Howe Park, Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Week 2 activities include:
🧚Fairy door trail in the woods
🐝Meet a local beekeeper (today only)
🐢 Animal speedway
🦎Learn how to survey reptiles
🔍Identify artefacts
▪️ Week 2: 5-7 August 2025
This week's theme is ‘Conservation and Biodiversity’ so come along to take part in free activities to learn more about why protecting our local parks is so important and what you can do to help. You can find out about recycling, how animals rely on each other, and what species are particularly at risk in the UK. We will also have a local beekeeper on at least one of the days who will be able to show you more about the life of honey bees.
🎡 Leighton Buzzard Funfair - August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 7th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 8th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 9th August: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 10th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥Monday 11th August: 1pm - 7pm
💥 DISCOUNT DAY...
Monday 11th August is HALF PRICE TOKENS - 50p each token crazy day.
🎟 TOKENS - £1 each
▪️Buy 20 tokens get 5 free
▪️Buy 40 tokens get 15 free
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🤸♂️ Buckingham Play Days 2025 (FREE)
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🧒 AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Friday 08 August (35)
😋AMPTHILL EAT FEAST 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
😋 WHAT TO EXPECT
Ampthill Park will transform into a vibrant culinary hub, bringing together a mouthwatering array of international flavors from the best local food trucks and caterers. Whether you’re a fan of sizzling street tacos, gourmet burgers, or delectable vegan and veggie options, there’s something for everyone at this delicious celebration!
🎶 MUSIC
But it’s not just about the food—immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with fantastic music and refreshing beverages. Grab a drink, enjoy the tunes, and soak in the vibrant community spirit as you connect with friends, family, and fellow food lovers.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Bring the little ones along, as this event is child-friendly. So why settle for a takeaway on the couch when you can indulge in a feast of flavors right in your hometown? Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of great food, great company, and unforgettable memories at the Ampthill Park EAT Feast!
🪑 WHAT TO BRING...
Please bring, fold up chairs or blankets.
🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park on the grounds, great to entertain the children!
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads welcome
📅 2025 AMPTHILL PARK DATES
▪️Friday 11th April
▪️Friday 9th May
▪️Friday 13th June
▪️Friday 11th July
▪️Friday 8th August
▪️Friday 12th September
💦 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.
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Time: 10:30
😍 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!
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️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.
🎶 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)
🎭 'Truly, Jack The Ripper' with Don't Go Into The Cellar! - Clifton Reynes
Time: 19:30 - 20:45 Price: £14.00
▪️Gates open: 6:30pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
ℹ️ ABOUT
Although theories abound as to who he might have been, and what his motives were, it seems unlikely that the truth shall ever be known.
This original theatre show includes an adaptation of The Lodger.The show is scripted by Jonathan Goodwin.
❓️ WHAT TO KNOW
This performance takes place in the hardstanding area in front of The Arches. Don’t forget to bring your own chair and a picnic to enjoy at our outdoor theatre. Please take a look at the ‘Planning Your Visit’ section on our website to find out what to expect and what to bring with you. Refunds are only given if a performance is cancelled. The shows will go on at The Arches Theatre whatever the weather. The decision to cancel a performance due to the weather is made at our discretion.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £14.00
🎊 Hemel Fest 2025
Time: 17:00 - 23:00
🗓 FRIDAY - 8th Aug - 5-11pm
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £16.96
🎟 COST: FREE
