Saturday 02 May (6)
🎉 May Day 2026 - Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Northampton
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s set to be a super day, bringing together the best bits of their popular 2025 events all in one place. Think VE Day commemoration, think Food-Fest, and think all the fun of a traditional fayre rolled into one brilliant day out.
✅ Fab food
✅ Licensed bar
✅ Classic and vintage cars
✅ Maypole dancing
✅ Morris dancing
✅ Independent shopping
✅ Dog friendly
✅ Free entry
✅ Free parking
🍔 FOOD, DRINK
Expect some super foodies serving up tasty treats throughout the day, alongside a licensed bar for drinks as you soak up the atmosphere.
💃 ENTERTAINMENT
There’ll be entertainment across the site, including traditional Maypole and Morris dancing, plus plenty to see as classic and vintage cars add even more character to the celebration.
🛍️ SHOPPING & A GREAT DAY OUT
As well as the event itself, Heart of the Shires’ terrific independent retailers will be ready to welcome visitors, making this a lovely chance to browse, shop local and enjoy a full day out with family and friends.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Dogs are very welcome too - so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along for the fun.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
A free event this May with free entry, free parking, a first-class venue and first-class service.
🏰 Stevenage Inflatable Family Fun Days - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
▪️AGES: 2–12 years only
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 2nd May 2026
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
▪️ 10am–1pm
▪️ 2pm–5pm
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
If you’re looking for an easy, fun family outing nearby, this is a great one for little ones who love to jump, climb and burn off some energy! Whether you go in the morning or afternoon, it’s a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Perfect for families with children aged 2 to 12, this Stevenage event keeps things simple: no pre-booking, no stress, just plenty of inflatable fun across a full 3-hour session.
✨️ 3 full hours of unlimited access to ALL inflatables
✨️ Bumper carz, trampolines & hook a duck available (for an extra charge)
✨️FREE parking
🚫 Strictly no adults on inflatables
🚫 No dogs allowed
🎟 TICKET COST: £10 per child
Pay on arrival, No tickets needed – just turn up. Adults go free!
🎉 Maulden Fun Day 2026 - Maulden Baptist Church
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
👨👩👧👧 EVENT DETAILS
Both events are FREE to attend! Come along and enjoy games, fun challenges with prizes, a BBQ, and much more.
We’d love to see you there—bring your friends and family!
📍 Maulden Fun Day - Maulden Baptist Church
🗓 Saturday 2nd May 2026
⏰ 12–3pm
📍 Flitwick Fun Day - King's Church
🗓 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 12–3pm
🎉 Open Day at The Bedford Arms, Oakley - 2nd May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍺 FREE beer*
🍔 FREE food*
🎶 Live music
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎸 Live performance from Rhythm Junction
*While stocks last (but don’t worry, there’s lots)
🎉 COME AND SEE THE BEDFORD ARMS...
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes—refreshing the pub, upgrading the kitchen, renovating the garden, and building an amazing team… and now it’s time to show it off! Bring your friends, family, and come meet the team—let’s make it a day to remember!
📍 ADDRESS
Bedford Arms, 57 High Street, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RH
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thebedfordarmsoakley.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 822280
🌐 Website: The Bedford Arms
🎪 Circus Zyair 2026 - Hemel Hempstead
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 7pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 7pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 11am & 3pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 2pm
🔥 FRIDAY 1ST MAY OFFER (7PM)
Save up to 64% off tickets through Groupon.
▪️Entry For 2 People: £16
▪️Entry For 3 People: £23
▪️Entry For 4 People: £30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment. The show lasts about 2 hours with a short interval.
♿️ WHEELCHAIRS
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
💥WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OFFER: £6.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £6.99pp on Wed 29th & Thurs 30th April.
💥FRIDAY - SUNDAY OFFER: £12.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £12.99pp on Fri 1st May, Sat 2nd May & Sun 3rd May.
🎟 GENERAL TICKET COST:
▪️All seats: £16.99 plus booking fee
▪️Fast track: £19.99 plus booking fee
▪️Under 2 (on lap): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0333 666 4466
📧 Email: info@circus-zyair.co.uk
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair May 2026 - Walsworth Common
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 2nd May
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Monday 4th May
👦 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
Sunday 03 May (6)
⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.
🚶♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 7th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Sunday 6th September
🇧🇶 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
🎪 Circus Zyair 2026 - Hemel Hempstead
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 7pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 7pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am, 3pm & 6pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 11am & 3pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 2pm
🔥 FRIDAY 1ST MAY OFFER (7PM)
Save up to 64% off tickets through Groupon.
▪️Entry For 2 People: £16
▪️Entry For 3 People: £23
▪️Entry For 4 People: £30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment. The show lasts about 2 hours with a short interval.
♿️ WHEELCHAIRS
When you purchase your tickets online, please select how many wheelchair users are in your group. This will help us to arrange enough wheelchair spaces at each performance. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, and we may not be able to seat other members of the booking with the wheelchair.
💥WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OFFER: £6.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £6.99pp on Wed 29th & Thurs 30th April.
💥FRIDAY - SUNDAY OFFER: £12.99
Use discount code FB50 to buy discounted tickets for just £12.99pp on Fri 1st May, Sat 2nd May & Sun 3rd May.
🎟 GENERAL TICKET COST:
▪️All seats: £16.99 plus booking fee
▪️Fast track: £19.99 plus booking fee
▪️Under 2 (on lap): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0333 666 4466
📧 Email: info@circus-zyair.co.uk
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair May 2026 - Walsworth Common
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 2nd May
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Monday 4th May
👦 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
🏰 Stevenage Inflatable Family Fun Days - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
▪️AGES: 2–12 years only
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 2nd May 2026
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
▪️ 10am–1pm
▪️ 2pm–5pm
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
If you’re looking for an easy, fun family outing nearby, this is a great one for little ones who love to jump, climb and burn off some energy! Whether you go in the morning or afternoon, it’s a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Perfect for families with children aged 2 to 12, this Stevenage event keeps things simple: no pre-booking, no stress, just plenty of inflatable fun across a full 3-hour session.
✨️ 3 full hours of unlimited access to ALL inflatables
✨️ Bumper carz, trampolines & hook a duck available (for an extra charge)
✨️FREE parking
🚫 Strictly no adults on inflatables
🚫 No dogs allowed
🎟 TICKET COST: £10 per child
Pay on arrival, No tickets needed – just turn up. Adults go free!
🚘 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