Sunday 26 April (11)
🎺 Brass band - Celebrating St George 2026 - Bedford
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Time: 15:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The concert will feature patriotic songs celebrating St George's Day.
A stirring concert from this fantastic brass band, followed by delicious homemade cake. Price includes concert of approximately one hour followed by cake, tea or coffee.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
The venue is fully accessible, but blue badge spaces are very limited.
📍LOCATION
St Mark's Church, Bedford, MK41 7UY
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Over 12 years: £12.00
▪️Under 12 years: £2.50
▪️You can purchase tickets here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 325781
🏴 St Georges Day 2026 - Aylesbury
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
Women in History Fayre: 12-4pm
🎭 FRIARS SQUARE
Enjoy a packed programme of activities, games and performances for the whole family! Have a go at our coin-minting workshop, get creative with crafts from Queens Park Arts Centre and Wildwood Wonders, and meet a host of walkabout characters from Florence Nightingale to Anne Boleyn. Don’t miss the themed performance from Unbound Theatre and a fun trail to explore around the space.
📖 KINGS HEAD PUB
With Elizabethan-era musicians, a historic storyteller, and free talks from the Buckinghamshire Historical Association and Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, the King’s Head is not to be missed. The festivities will be rounded off with our annual historic pub quiz, so come along to put your knowledge to the test!
🐎 MARKET SQUARE
Meet St George and his leading lady on horseback in Market Square, alongside a host of historic characters and a towering dragon on stilts. Don’t miss the interactive performance from the Thornycroft Girls, Wonder Women of the War, before the Morris dancers build excitement for the Unifomed Parade.
🏴 GRAND UNIFORMED PARADE: 4-5pm
Come along to the Grand Uniformed Parade and help us celebrate the commitment, time, energy and enthusiasm of our Scouts, Uniformed Youth groups, and the adults who support them. Led by St George on horseback and dancers from SDSD, the parade will conclude with a Service of Thanks and the renewal of pledges — a wonderful way to end the celebrations.
Order of Service – St George’s Day 2026
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
View more information about the accessibility of the St George’s Day Historical Fayre and Parade here.
🎠 Gumbles Cranfield Childrens Funfair April 2026 - Broad Green
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 25th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
🍻 Spring Beer Fest 2026 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25th April: 12pm - 11pm
▪️Sunday 26th April: 12pm - 11pm
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Head to the station platform at Rushden Station Bar for a relaxed weekend of great beers, ciders and tasty hot food. Whether you fancy trying a few favourites, meeting up with friends or simply enjoying the atmosphere in a unique heritage setting, this is a lovely local event to add to your calendar.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
📧 Email: bar@rhts.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.rhts.co.uk
🚘 Riverside Retro & Classic Meet & Drive It Day - Bedford to St Neots
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
🕣 TIMES & MEETING POINT
▪️8.30AM - Looking to meet by 8.30am at
McDonalds, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7AZ.
▪️9:00AM - Leaving McDonald's at 9.00am sharp.
👍 If not joining in the drive why not meet us at St Neots Riverside Park.
🌸 Sandy Spring Market 2026 - Market Square
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
📅 Date: Sunday, 26th April 2026
📍 Location: Market Square
⏰ Time: 10am to 4pm
Bring your friends and family along to enjoy a great day out, support local businesses, and soak up the spring atmosphere.
ℹ️ STALLHOLDERS
We have a couple of unexpected vacancies for stall holders at our Spring Market on Sunday 26th April 2026. If you are interested please email: admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk
🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston
Time: 12:00 - 20:00
Eat in or takeaway.
📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.
💷 COST:
▪️Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99
👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone: 07947 199377
🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌷Pick Your Own Tulips - Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Time: 11:00 - 16:00 Price: £5.00
💐 EVENT DETAILS
Wander through the fields, choose your favourite blooms, and create your own perfect bunch to take home (extra charge to entry)
Make a full day of it with fun for the whole family:
🎨 Face painting (extra charge)
🚜 Go-karts, mini tractors & balance bikes (included)
🏖️ Sand pit & play areas (included)
🚂 Barrel train rides (£3pp)
🏰 Bouncy castles (£3pp
🍟FOOD & DRINK
Tasty treats from our Dutch kitchen – frites, pancakes & strawberries and our farm kitchen serving your favourites.
🎟 ENTRY TICKET COST:
▪️Age 3 and above: £5.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️Book your tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm
🚘 Oaklands College Car Boot Sale 2026 - St Albans
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Adults,early buyers: £3 at 10.00am
▪️Adults, £2 at 10:30
▪️Adults, £1 at 11:30am
🚗 SELLERS
No booking just turn up and pay on the day. Sellers put into place as they arrive after 8.30am and you must be on site by 9.30am for unloading. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges: Cars £13.
▪️Small vans £15.
▪️Large vans £17.
▪️Extra-large pitch (16 m) £28
💷 PLEASE NOTE
Please have correct change ready to speed up entry. No £20 notes taken at the gate.
📍POSTCODE - AL4 0XR
🅿️ EXTRA PARKING
Extra visitor parking now available at the end of East Drive, postcode AL4 0HX. Just five minute walk to selling area from these car parks.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
Check our Facebook page for the latest details and confirmation that the sale is still taking place.
🚫 CONFIRMED CLOSED DATES
No sale while other events are on:
▪️10th May
▪️31st May
▪️28th June
💦 Splashlands, Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City - Stanborough Park
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Surrounded by a nautical-themed adventure playground with a large pirate ship and a variety of play equipment for children of all ages. The splash pad has 67 jets that shoot up to 1.5m in the air with pads that activate water sprays when they are jumped on.
🍦FACILITIES
A refreshment kiosk will be open every day between 10:00 - 18:00 serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and ice creams.
🚻 TOILETS & CHANGING ROOMS
Public toilets and changing facilities, located next to the Splashlands, are be open from 9:00 - 18:00.
👀 WANT TO SEE BEFORE YOU GO?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook reel to give you an idea what else you can do. Please note charges apply to Parking.
PLEASE NOTE
Splash parks can close at any short notice.