Tuesday 17 February (35)

🐑 Lambing Live 2026 - Johnsons of Old Hurst, Huntingdon


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🐑 Join us at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo for one of the most magical times of the year as 140 ewes welcome their adorable lambs into the world! Included with zoo entry!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Feb 17th– Feb 22nd: 10am - 4:30pm
▪️Feb 28th–March 1st: 10am - 4:30pm

❓️FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST:
No-pre booking, just pay on the gate cash or card.
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under: Free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658

🎧 February Half Term Silent Disco 2026 (Ages 3 - 12) - Dunstable Downs


Time: 14:00 - 16:30 Price: £2.00

🎧 Join us at Dunstable Downs in the Visitor Centre this February half-term 2026 for a silent disco!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Mon 16th Feb - Fri 20th Feb

🕑 SESSION TIMES
▪️
2:00pm - 3:00pm
▪️3:30pm - 4.30pm

🎶 ABOUT
The perfect way to shake off all that half-term energy and get everyone moving. Recommended age 3 - 12 years.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The visitor centre is fully accessible.

🅿️ PARKING 
Parking charges apply. National Trust Members can park for free.

🎟 TICKET COST: £2.00
£2 per headset - booking required.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. If adults wish to join in then they will also need to book a headset in advance.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0344 249 1895
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🥞 Olney Pancake Race 2026

Tuesday 17 February 2026

Time: 10:00

🥞 The world-famous Olney Pancake Race returns on Tuesday 17th February 2026! Join us for a historic day of fun, food, and racing in the heart of Olney. The ladies of the town are ready to run in a tradition dating back to 1445!

🕚 SCHEDULE
▪️10am:
Children’s Races on the north side of the Market Place

▪️11.00am – 11.45am: Olney Pancake Race supported by Bonne Maman starts near the pedestrian crossing – check out the route

🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
▪️ Fairground Organ: Outside the Church Hall, hear ‘Susan’ from James Reid of Doncaster playing music from past and present.
▪️ Live Music: Catch the wonderful Wintringham Pipers in the Market Place and outside St Peter & St Paul’s Church as they pipe in the Race winners.
▪️ Street Performers: Have some fun with The Great Gappo, with his balloon modelling and unicycle—he’s been joining us for many years!
▪️ Meet & Greet: You can also meet Fred, Homepride’s bowler-hat-wearing Chief Flour Grader, and chat with the team from our local Fire Station.

🛍 MARKET PLACE SHOPPING
For those of you who want to shop, come along to the Market Place where you’ll find a fantastic variety of stalls:
• Lavender House – all things lavender
• Potato Headz – fun potato items
• Bozeat Village Honey – local honey direct from the Beekeeper
• Bell’s Designs – gifts for everyone
• Carol Hilbourne – local artist
• Walk on the Wired Side – great gifts
• Creyative – clothing, accessories and gifts
• Olney Pancake Race goodies
• Cowper & Newton Museum souvenirs
• Fantastic Race Tombola

🥞 FOOD & DRINK
It wouldn't be race day without treats!
• Freshly made pancakes (Market Place & Church Hall)
• Olney Pancake Parlour Coffee Truck

🎪 HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN
Why not join us in the Marquee after the start of the race at 12.00pm for some half-term fun?
You can ‘Splat the Rat’, decorate a pancake, and do some colouring and puzzles. Plus, visit the Knitty Stitchers in the Church Hall.
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🥞 Letchworth Pancake Race 2026 - Leys Square


Time: 11:00 - 12:00

🥞 Love Letchworth is hosting the annual Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday (17th February 2026) and everyone’s invited!

DETAILS 
📍 Ley’s Square, Letchworth
⏰ Races start 11am

It’s half term so we’re encouraging families, alongside local businesses and community groups, to come and take part.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Grab a team
🍳 Grab a frying pan
🎉 Join in the fun
✔️ Free to enter
🥞 Pancakes & pans provided
🏆 Local prizes for winners

Come along and take part. You might even spot a local councillor 👀 it’s going to be a flipping good time! 

🌳 Little Woodland Makers Kids Crafts - The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine


Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Price: £4.00

🌳 Join us at the Forest Centre for Little Woodland Makers on Tuesday 17th February 2026 for a relaxed and creative session inspired by the woodland around us.

🦊 EVENT DETAILS
Children will decorate their own wooden woodland animals, using a range of craft materials, and take their creations home to treasure.

Choose from two one-hour sessions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Forest Centre for a fun and creative half term activity!

🕚 SESSION TIMES: 11am & 2pm

What you need to know:
▪️
All materials provided - just bring your creativity!
▪️Tickets are priced per participating child - each ticket includes one craft item per participating child
▪️Aprons are not provided so please wear appropriate clothing for crafting
▪️Parental supervision is essential at all times
▪️All bookings are final. Please double-check your chosen date and time before confirming, as tickets will be checked on arrival

🅿️ PARKING
There will be a car parking charge at this event

🎟 TICKET COST: £4.00

🐰 Free Pets At Home Workshop, February 2026 - Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🐰 School's out - it's time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store for some fun this half-term with our free workshops on all things pet behaviour.
(45 minutes).

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Sat 14th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb 2026
▪️2:00pm - 2:45pm

▪️For pet lovers aged 4-10 years

Our sessions are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.

💖 EVENT DETAILS

With the help of our trusted pet care advisors, they'll get hands-on with our animals to find out which toys make them jump for joy, then become a master inventor as they design a toy of their very own.

By the end of the workshop, they'll learn why play is so important for an animal's wellbeing, building their confidence and setting them up for responsible pet ownership, whenever the time comes.

📝 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate, sticker and character headband, along with activity sheets to keep the fun going at home.

🎫 BOOKING 
A happy pet is a healthy pet! Our free in-store workshops this half-term are all about play and pet behaviour. Raring to go? Simply pick your time slot to secure your spot via the event link.
 

🐰 Free Pets At Home Workshop, February 2026 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🐰 School's out - it's time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store for some fun this half-term with our free workshops on all things pet behaviour.
(45 minutes).

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Sat 14th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb 2026
▪️2:00pm - 2:45pm

▪️For pet lovers aged 4-10 years

Our sessions are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.

💖 EVENT DETAILS

With the help of our trusted pet care advisors, they'll get hands-on with our animals to find out which toys make them jump for joy, then become a master inventor as they design a toy of their very own.

By the end of the workshop, they'll learn why play is so important for an animal's wellbeing, building their confidence and setting them up for responsible pet ownership, whenever the time comes.

📝 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate, sticker and character headband, along with activity sheets to keep the fun going at home.

🎫 BOOKING FOR LEIGHTON BUZZARD 
A happy pet is a healthy pet! Our free in-store workshops this half-term are all about play and pet behaviour. Raring to go? Simply pick your time slot to secure your spot via the event link.

🐰 Free Pets At Home Workshop, February 2026 - Dunstable


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🐰 School's out - it's time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store for some fun this half-term with our free workshops on all things pet behaviour.
(45 minutes).

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Sat 14th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb 2026
▪️2:00pm - 2:45pm

▪️For pet lovers aged 4-10 years

Our sessions are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.

💖 EVENT DETAILS

With the help of our trusted pet care advisors, they'll get hands-on with our animals to find out which toys make them jump for joy, then become a master inventor as they design a toy of their very own.

By the end of the workshop, they'll learn why play is so important for an animal's wellbeing, building their confidence and setting them up for responsible pet ownership, whenever the time comes.

📝 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate, sticker and character headband, along with activity sheets to keep the fun going at home.

🎫 BOOKING FOR DUNSTABLE 
A happy pet is a healthy pet! Our free in-store workshops this half-term are all about play and pet behaviour. Raring to go? Simply pick your time slot to secure your spot via the event link.
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🥞 Free Pancakes 2026 - St Leonards Church Centre, Bedford


Time: 16:00 - 18:00

🥞 Free pancakes at St Leonards Chuch, Bedford on Tuesday 17th February 2026 from 4pm-6pm.

All welcome at St Leonard’s Church Centre, Victoria Rd, Bedford, MK42 9JS. We look forward to seeing you there! 

✅️ Games
✅️ Crafts
✅️ Free pancakes - Sweet & savoury toppings

🥞 Pancake Party 2026 - Milton Keynes


Time: 14:00 - 15:30 Price: £1.00

🥞 Looking for a great February half-term activity?  Pancake Party –Tuesday 17 February 2026!

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Church Without Walls invite you to a fun-filled family event at Broughton Field  Primary School, Milton Keynes— perfect for the school break!

Everyone is welcome to enjoy:
✨ Delicious pancakes with a variety of toppings (gluten & dairy-free options available – no nuts)
🎨 Crafts for the kids
🎲 A quiz and board games for older children
☕ Tea, coffee, and other drinks will be available throughout the event.

Please note: Parents/carers are responsible for their children.

🎟 TICKET COST: DONATION
The event is free, but a £1 donation per person is appreciated.Reserve your ticket via the event link. All proceeds will go to MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières – Doctors Without Borders) and MKACT, supporting families fleeing domestic abuse in Milton Keynes.

Bring your family and friends for a fun, tasty, and charitable afternoon this half-term! 

🦖 The Spectrum Place - Xscape, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:30 - 17:30 Price: £5.00

👀 A great place to visit in the Xscape in Milton Keynes with children for only £5 per person (cash or card) is The Spectrum Place - Charity. This is run by a charity and although its for everyone it really focuses on being SEN friendly. All free flow, stay as long as you like and go at your own pace - no booking is required.

WHAT ROOMS ARE INCLUDED...
🇪🇬 Egyptian Tomb room:
Mummy, finding treasure in the sand, writing your name with stencils as symbols

🦖 Dinosaur room:
Uncover the bones in the sand, dinsosaur fact cards.

🌱Our Planet:
Beanbag room with a clip being shown there’s microscopes in there to look at plants, insects etc. 

👨‍🚀 Space room:
Sensory tent, planet fact cards, tablets to do a quiz and understand  “why” questions about space. Moon rock and meteorites. Dress up.

📽 End: planetarium, watch a film, 3 choices, and games tables at the end.

✅ Day out with the kids
️✅️ Accessible
✅️ Educational
✅ Sensory Play
✅️ Home schooling
✅️ Rainy day idea

🗓 USUAL OPENING TIMES
▪️Friday: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
▪️Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
▪️Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00pm

🗓 FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 11am - 5pm

📍LOCATION
The Spectrum Place & Planetarium
Unit 9, The Xscape,
602 Marlborough Gate,
Milton Keynes
MK9 3XS

🌐 BOOKING/ MORE INFORMATION - £5 PP
Click on the event link below for more details which will take you to the website. To see more photos from our
Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook page click here. 

🎳 Half Price Hero Februray 2026 Offer - GObowling, Dunstable


Time: 09:30 - 10:30

🎳 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have the BEST half-term ever! Join us at GObowling from 14th - 22nd Feb 2026 for a week of heroic challenges and family fun.

🔥 HALF PRICE HERO HOUR
Enjoy half-price bowling from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM daily!

🦹‍♀️ Bonus Level: Arrive in costume (or a hero jumper) to unlock a mystery treat!

🎈 CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT DATES & TIMES - FEBRUARY 2026
▪️Monday 16 Feb – Balloon Shapes: 11am–4pm
▪️Wednesday 18 Feb – Face Painting:
11am–4pm
▪️Thursday 19 Feb – Balloon Shapes:
11am–4pm
▪️Friday 20 Feb – Face Painting:
11am–4pm

The Mission Objectives:
🎳 STRIKE down pins in our Glow-in-the-Dark lanes
👀 HUNT for hidden clues to win epic prizes
🖍 DESIGN your secret identity at our craft station (Weekdays)
🎈 MEET our special guest! Popular local children's entertainer joins us for extra giggles

ℹ️ BOOKING
Spaces at are filling up fast. Confirm your booking today!
📞 Call: 01582 472727

🍕 Pizza Making - Bennett's Splash Park & Splashside Café


Time: 12:00 - 15:30 Price: £2.00

🎉 February 2026 Half Term Activities at Bennett’s Spash Park & Cafe. Looking for something to do this half term? Pop along and enjoy a range of fun activities — all  costing no more than £2!

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
🕛 12 noon to 3.30pm
⏰ Drop in anytime

🍕 Pizza Making – Tues 17 February: £2
🏺 Air Dry Clay Modelling – Wed 18 February: £2
✂️ Craft Bags – Thurs 19 February: £1
🪨 Rock Painting – Fri 20 February: £2

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free Family Drop In - St Mary's, Bedford


Time: 14:30 - 16:30

🥞 St Mary’s Church Goldington, Bedford – Family Drop‑In Afternoon

🗓 Date & Time
▪️Tuesday 17 February 2026 
▪️2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who’s It For?
▪️Children aged under 12 
▪️Parents, carers, and families looking for a relaxed community afternoon 

✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Join St Mary’s Church Goldington for a relaxed, family‑friendly afternoon filled with pancakes, play, and creative fun. This free drop‑in session is designed for children under 12 and their parents or carers.

What to Expect
✨️ Family play activities 
✨️ Craft stations 
✨️ Snacks 
✨️ Games 
✨️ A welcoming space for children and grown‑ups to enjoy together 

🎟 COST - FREE
Free – everyone is welcome.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions, 
📧 Email: families@stmarysgoldington.uk 
☎️ Phone: 07872 052175

🥞 Pancake Day 2026 - The Church of The Transfiguration, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 11:30

🥞 We have Pancake making, flipping racing and eating at The Transfiguration Church, Kempston on Tuesday 17th February 2026 from 10 to 11.30!

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🤩 Diversity Soul Tour 2026 - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:45

🕺The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026 and is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in February 2026!
Book here!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tue 17 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Wed 18 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Thu 19 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Fri 20 Feb:  7:45pm
▪️Sat 21 Feb: 2:30pm & 7:45pm

🤖 ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.

🤩 ABOUT DIVERSITY
Diversity rose to stardom after winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, the dynamic dance group has gone on to sell out multiple tours across the UK and Ireland, perform to the masses with countless television and live shows, receive the award for Virgin Media’s ‘Must see Moment of 2020’ at the British Academy Television Awards, and launch dance space Diversity Studio in 2023 based in its native Essex.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets cost between £38.23 - £52.08 plus booking fee. You can book via the event link.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
For more information and guidance on accessibility you can find all the relevant information on the ticket details via the event link.

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🎭 Bedford Drama Company presents An Evening of Tom Stoppard - The Place Theatre, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 21:15

🎭 Bedford Drama Company presents two short plays by the late Tom Stoppard.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
17th February - 21st January 2026
▪️Doors open: 7:00 PM
▪️Show start: 7.30PM

The Real Inspector Hound:
Moon and Birdboot, two drama critics, arrive to watch the performance of a new detective play, a parody of the conventional stage thriller. However the private lives of the critics become inextricably mixed with those of the play’s characters until Moon is shot dead and the real Inspector Hound proves to be… ?

Stoppard's play is an example of absurdism as well as farce, parody, and satire. Critics have often praised it as a witty depiction of the reviewer's craft.

If You’re Glad I’ll Be Frank:
To his astonishment Frank, a bus driver, recognises the voice of the GPO speaking clock as that of his long-lost wife. Determined to get her back, he forces his way into the inner sanctum of the Authorities to demand her release. She, meanwhile, still loving him, is almost broken by her never-ending recitation. Underlying the light-hearted story is a satiric comment on man’s servitude to the clock; and a reminder that Time itself is independent of the tick-tock of the clock.

A heap of hilarious characters and a witty script make a satiric comment on man's servitude to the clock.

♿️ Disabled patrons and group bookings:
Patrons with disabilities, or with additional questions should call 01234 354321 for pricing and to discuss any accessibility requirements before purchasing.

🎟 TICKET DETAILS
Tickets are available now from the Place Theatre, Bedford via the event link.

▪️Adult: £16.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Adult: £16.00
▪️Senior / Unemployed: £14.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Senior/Unemployed: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £12.00
▪️Wheelchair User & Buddy - Student: £12.00

https://www.bedforddramacompany.org.uk 

🎠 £12 Wristbands at Wicksteed Park, February Half Term 2026


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

💥 Crawl into fun at Wicksteed Park!
Join us from the 14th February until the 22nd February 2026 for Go Wild at Wicksteed with ZooLab, open 10:30am-4:00pm!


🙋‍♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a day of family fun and unforgettable encounters as you explore our Adventure and Heritage Zones and our amazing Animal Encounter Shows brought to us by ZooLab! Meet fascinating creatures, including snakes, spiders, and snails and discover incredible facts along the way.

🤩 Attractions open for Go Wild at Wicksteed include:
Indoor Animal Encounter Shows with ZooLab, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Mini Farmyard, Pig N’ Putt, Lighthouse, Cups & Saucers, Mini Roundabout, Carousel, Sway Rider, and the Wicksteed Park Railway.

ZooLab encounters will run in the Terrace Suite and will operate on a first come first served basis to wristband users only. Wristband holders are permitted to enter one ZooLab show.

❗️PLEASE  NOTE
Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.

Please note that the attractions in the Thrill and Splash Zones are not open during this period.

🅿️ Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Wristbands for Get Wild at Wicksteed are £12 per person, with children under 0.9m able to experience the fun for FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or wristband holder.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475

🎠 Kids Unlimited Funfair February 2026 - Magnolia Park, High Wycombe


Time: 12:00 - 18:00

🎡 Kids Funfair at Magnolia Park, High Wycombe this February half term 2026. You can just turn up, no pre booking required and buy wristbands on the day.

▪️AGES:
Perfect for children aged 12 and under

📍 Location: Magnolia Park, HP14 4LA 
📅 Dates: 14th to 22nd February 2026
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 6 PM daily

🎟️ Half-Term Special Offer
Unlimited Riding Pass: £9.99 
Includes:
✨️Bungee trampolines 
✨️Inflatable play areas 
✨️Bumpercarz 

🍭 Extras
Hot & cold refreshments 
Game stalls 

🚗 Bonus Perks
Free parking 
Unbeatable value

Hosted by: Hebborns Family Funfair HW

✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page to keep updated incase of any closures. 

💥💥 The Bucks Goat Centre Offer - Save 30% - 35%


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🦆 We visited The Bucks Goat Centre and had a great time, we couldn't believe how tame the ducks were, they were following us everywhere. Get this deal here before it goes!

⭐️ WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE REVIEW
🐐 They have ducks, goats, rabbits, chickens, sheep, cows, pigs and more!

🛝 We loved how calm it felt there with a small play area, indoor and outdoor seating with a cafe onsite.

♿️ HEALTH & SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
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💥 GROUPON DEAL
The Groupon has a great deal where you get up to 35% off of the price. Once you have brought the offer you can just turn up with your voucher, no booking required.

VOUCHER VALID
⭐️Tuesday - Sunday
⭐️10.00am - 4.30pm
⭐️Including school holidays

🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult: £4.55 instead of £7.00
▪️Child: £3.90 instead of £6.00
▪️Family: £15.40 instead of £22.00
▪️Under 2: Free
(Please be aware the prices or offer can change at anytime, please click on the deal link)

🔥 Click
here for this deal!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01296 612983
🌐 Website:
The Bucks Goat Centre