Wednesday 18 February (31)

🧣 Indepen-dance presents: Four Go Wild in Wellies - Hat Arts Centre Factory, Luton


Time: 11:30 - 14:25 Price: £6.00

🧣 Indepen-dance presents: Four Go Wild in Wellies is a whimsical dance adventure featuring bobble hats, scarves, tents that have a life of their own and, of course, lots of fun in wellies! Embrace the joy of creativity, curiosity and friendship at this playful interactive performance for little-ones and their grown-ups.

▪️AGES: 3-5

🗓 2026 DATES SESSION TIMES
▪️
Wednesday 18th February
▪️
11.30am & 2pm (Duration: 25 minutes)

🎟 TICKET COST: £6

ℹ️ EVENT ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@fullhouse.org.uk

📸 Image credit: (c) Brian Hartley 

📖 Daryl & Co presents: A Square World - Wardown House Museum & Gallery, Luton


Time: 11:30 - 15:00 Price: £6.00

📖 Daryl & Co presents: A Square World is an honest, touching and quirky story of three friends and what happens when an unexpected change leaves one of them out in the cold. Together they decide to redefine the rules of the square world in which they live and soon discover their lives won’t be square ever again! This non-verbal story uses simple design and object manipulation to create an imaginative world where anything can happen. Endearing and funny, A Square World looks at the unfairness of being left out in a world designed for everyone but yourself.

📍VENUE
Wardown house, Museum and Gallery

▪️AGES: 3+

🗓  2026 DATE & SESSION TIMES

▪️Wednesday 18th February
▪️11.30am & 2pm
▪️Duration: 45 minutes + 10 minutes stay and play

🎟 TICKET COST: £6

ℹ️ EVENT ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
daisy@fullhouse.org.uk

📸 Image credit: (c) Alexandra Boanta

🐰 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, Lego, Crafts & Hot Chocolate - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🧒 Calling children and families! It's our half-term holiday club on Wednesday 18th February 2026, 10am-12pm at Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard.

🧱 EVENT DETAILS
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Lego, crafts and free refreshments. Everything free of charge. No need to book - just drop in. 

🐰 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.

🦖 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

🏺Air Dry Clay Modelling - 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

Thursday 19 February (40)

Whats
Hot

🤩 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.

🛎 WANT A HOTEL IN MILTON KEYNES?
Expedia Hotels
Hotels.com

⚽️ Join the Brand New Dunstable Thursday 6-a-side Football League!


Time: 19:00 - 21:00

⚽️ Football is back in Dunstable with a brand new Thursday night 6-a-side league at Houstone School, run by Leisure Leagues — the world’s largest provider of small-sided football.

This is a fun, friendly, and competitive league for adults of all abilities. Whether you have a full squad ready to go or you’re an individual looking to join a team, we’ll get you playing straight away.

🗓 WHEN?
Every Thursday evening: 7pm - 9pm

📍WHERE?
Houstone School, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
(3G pitches)

👨‍🦰 WHO CAN JOIN?
Players aged 16+ (teams or individuals welcome)

Extras: FA-qualified referees, weekly fixtures, league tables, and Veo camera match recordings uploaded online

Get active, meet new people, and enjoy the buzz of small-sided football in a great atmosphere.

📲 HOW TO JOIN
Sign up now HERE
Spaces are limited — secure your place today!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
Louis@leisureleagues.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07449773861 (Louis)

🎭 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 

🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 10:50 Price: £3.00

🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.

👶 AGE: Under 5's

🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️
Thursday's
▪️
10:00am - 10:50am

That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.

👩‍🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.

📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600

🎠 £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
Click here

💥 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

🤑 February Half Term 2026 Night Away in Colchester Deal! - Delta Hotels


Time: 15:00

👀 If you are looking to get away February half term 2026, we have found a great deal for a one night stay in Colchester which includes; spa access/pool, breakfast & Colchester Zoo tickets.

💳 WHATS THE COST?
▪️2 people with all the above incuded from: £99
▪️4 people with all the above included from: £155

▪️2 people without Zoo tickets from: £59
▪️4 people without Zoo tickets from: £89

(Dinner options are also available)

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is £8 per day

🤑 CHECK OUT THE LINK HERE FOR ALL THE OPTIONS & TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Deal link click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01206 210001

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🗺 WHAT ELSE TO DO NEARBY?
📍Colchester Castle & Museum 
(Charges apply)
*The castle park is free to visit
📍National History Museum, Colchester (Free)
📍Firesite, Colchester (Free)
📍Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
(Low cost charges apply)

*Check days & opening times for each location

🎡 Unlimited Fun Park February 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 21:00

🎡 The Unlimited Funpark is returning to Willen Lake Milton Keynes this February 2026!
Pay once to enter and all rides are free!!


🗓 2026 DATES
Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd February 2026

🕛 Three sessions daily
12-3pm / 3pm-6pm / 6pm-9pm.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard band only £12.99 per person
(All rides with height restriction below 1.2mtr)

▪️Mega band £17.99 per person
(All rides including extreme rides)

▪️Spectator band £2 per person
(No rides included spectating only)

✨️ For some fantastic family fun this half term  come to the unlimited funpark with something for everyone. Extreme rides - family rides - children’s rides - stalls and prizes.

🎟 BOOK NOW!
You can book your chosen date and session time via the event link. 

📖 Hansel & Gretel a Family Fairytale - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay


Time: 10:00 - 14:35

✨️ This February half term 2026 fairytale fun at The Olde Watermill Shopping Viallge in Barton-le-Clay.

🗓 2026 DATE
▪️
Thursday 19th February
▪️Friday 20th February
▪️Saturday 21st February
▪️Sunday 22nd February

🕙 SESSION TIMES:
10:00am, 11:45am, 1:45pm

🌳 ABOUT
Inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel this 50 minute experience is filled with laughter, music and lots of interaction for the family to enjoy.

Axel the wood cutter agrees to his children Hansel and Gretel journeying forth to explore and play in the woods. They have so much fun with the animals and playing games they forget the time and their father’s warning never to stray from the path. As the light fades they find themselves alone and hungry and lost in the dark depths of the trees. After some time they find a beautiful cottage, made of sweets and gingerbread,but who do they find inside? Who would live in such a delicious house?
Can Hansel and Gretel escape the woods?
Can you and the animals help the wood cutter find his children?

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adult: £3.00
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Baby under 12 months on lap: Free

(Plus booking fee)

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@oldewatermill.co.uk

👸🍕 Princess Pizza Party February Half Term - Brewpoint, Bedford


Time: 15:30 - 18:00

👸 We have a special guest coming to Brewpoint, Bedford on Thursday 19th February 2026! 

🥀 EVENT DETAILS
Princess Belle will be making an appearance at our Princess Pizza Party!

✨️ Lots of singing, dancing, and games await the whole family
✨️ Everyone can enjoy kid’s pizza and ice cream while the magic unfolds
✨️ Admire the enchanted moments and playful surprises
✨️ Somewhere between the music and laughter, a little magic might appear
✨️ Open to all children, perfect for little princes and princesses
✨️ Laughter, fun, and fairy-tale mischief fill the air
✨️ Dress up and join in, who knows what enchanted guest might arrive

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £12.50 
▪️Adult: £2.50 which includes tea and coffee.