Saturday 16 May (17)
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting
AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.
💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.
🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30
🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.
☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair Bedford - May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May
▪️Saturday 16th May
▪️Sunday 17th 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.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
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
🕺 Soul & Motown at Moreteyne Manor
Time: 18:00 - 23:30
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
With DJ Ronnie T, delicious food, burgers, drinks, beers and wine. Free entry.
BOOK A TABLE
Book a table to secure a spot.
☎️ Phone: 01234 767003
🚘 U-BOOT - Baldock Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 7:00am
▪️Entry: Free
▪️Parking: Free
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️Time: From 6:30am
▪️Pitch: £10.00
▪️Payment: Card or cash payments for pitches.
🚮 No bins, take all your rubbish home with you.
💖 CHARITY STALLS
We believe that it is our responsibility to re-pay the community for all the support
we’ve enjoyed over 25 years. So we have always made it our responsibility
to help charities with a special offer. We don’t give money but help them to help
themselves by giving them a very special deal on the price of a pitch. We particularly like having the smaller charities with us. For instance every year a husband and wife raise money for a special school to have an outing and any money left over is used towards much-needed equipment. Speak to one of our team, or phone us on 07852 70 70 74.
🗺 HOW TO FIND US
You can find us on the A507 just outside of Baldock. Coming from the A1 take the second exit from the ‘Tesco’ roundabout, follow this road to the next roundabout and then turn right. We are on the right just up the road.
📍For Sat navs use SG7 6RD which will bring you close enough to the field.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Ubootbaldock@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07852 70 70 74
🚘 Graveley Fruit Farm Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 07:30 - 11:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️7:30- 9:30 am buyers entry £1
▪️9:30am onwards buyers entry 50p
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️7:00 am sellers entry £10 any vehicle
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07375 341305
📧 Email: graveleycarboot@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🎡 Kempston Funfair - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
Thrills Rides - Family Rides - Kids Rides!
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
✅ Saturday 9th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 10th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Monday 11th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
🔥 Friday 15th May: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Saturday 16th May: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
✅ Sunday 17th May: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
DISCOUNT DAYS - 2 TOKENS PER RIDE
⭐️ Monday 11th May 2026
⭐️ Friday 15th May 2026
🎟 TOKEN COST
Tokens can be purchased on arrival, cash or Card accepted!
▪️1 Token = £1.20
▪️10 Tokens = £10.00
RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil
🚀 JetFire
🔥 InFerno
🚗 Dodgems
🌪️ Twister
⚡️Waltzer
🇺🇸 Alcatraz
🚂 Runaway Train
🚖 City Cars
🛞 Race O Rama
🚒 Monster Trucks
🌈 Play Centre
🏎️ BumperCarz
🔴 Bungees
🌊 Waze Swinger
🛝 Mega Slide
🎰 Games Stalls
🐤 Hook A Duck...& LOADS MORE!
🐻 St Mary's Church Open Day 2026 - Marston Moretaine
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Come along to the St Mary's Church Open Day on Saturday 16th May 2026, 10am-4pm and have a go at our (toys only) ZIPLINE from the roof! Please bring your humans with you so they can enjoy all the other activities on offer!
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
✨️Live music at 11am & 2pm
✨️History Tours
✨️Bell Ringing
✨️Cakes, tea & coffee
✨️Children’s Activities & more!
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🎡 Houghton Regis Funfair - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
The fair is coming to town! Join us at The Green (LU5 5DY) for four days of non-stop thrills and family excitement. Whether you're a fan of the classics or looking for a brand-new adrenaline rush, there is something for everyone!
📅 MAY 2026 DATES:
🔥Thursday 14th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 15th May: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 16th May: 1pm - 9pm
🔥 Sunday 17th May: 1pm - 8pm
🔥 HALF PRICE DAYS:
On Thursday 14th and Sunday 17th May, tokens are reduced to just 50p each!
EPIC RIDE LINE-UP
⭐️ The Brand New JOKER
⭐️ Classic Dodgems
⭐️ Waltzers
⭐️ Crazy Frog
⭐️ Tango
⭐️ Sizzler
⭐️ Velocity!
💰 AMAZING VALUE & SAVINGS
• Standard Price: 1 Token = £1.00
• Mega Deal: 25 Tokens for £20.00
(That’s 5 FREE tokens!)
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Check the Facebook page incase of any changes.
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🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
🙋♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free
*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us
🎤 Live Music - Top Bell, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
🎉 Shefford Saints Presentation Fun Day 2026
Time: 12:00
⚽️ ABOUT
We're excited to introduce our brand-new Presentation Fun Day to celebrate the end of the 2025/26 season!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Music
🏰 Bouncy Castle
🐮 Rodeo Bull
🍕 Freshly baked pizzas from Dan's Van
🎨 Craft stalls and activities
🍦 A classic ice cream van
🍻 Bar open throughout the day
⚽ Plenty of space to relax, play, and celebrate together
All we need is some sunshine... and you!
This special day is a chance for all our teams to come together and celebrate an amazing season - recognising the development, friendships, and achievements of over 560 young footballers who make Shefford Saints such a brilliant club. Let's make it a day to remember - we can't wait to see you there!
🌷 Church Farm Open Garden - Pulloxhill
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Saturday 16th May: 2pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 17th May: 2pm - 5pm
🌸 EVENT DETAILS - CHURCH FARM
Mixed colourful borders with a fabulous collection bearded irises. Large award winning topiary subjects, a wildlife pond, kitchen garden and wildflower orchard with a rose walk. Cut flower area and countryside views. Fairy glade across meadows. Livestock may be present in adjoining fields so regret no dogs.
Harlington Hogspital hedgehog rescue will be present at the garden to offer lots of advice and information.
There will also be a plant sale at the garden.
🎟 ADMISSION COST
▪️Adults: £7
▪️Children: free
Pay at gate or to book online via the website to visit.
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY
Expanse of gravel may cause problems for wheelchairs and walking aids.
🅿️ PARKING
Visitors, please park in the field beyond the pub car park.
🌱 Plant Swap - Clifton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
It's a great way to get started or build on your entries for Clifton In Bloom!
(We may have to close before 4pm if we sell all the plants)
💡 LOCAL TIP
There is a play park close by for children a short walk from the community centre and the Golden Lion Pub who serve food this pub is not wheelchair accessible but you can access the garden from the side only, there is a step into the pub itself with no accessible toilet.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🎉 Landladys Birthday Bash - The Jolly Coopers, Wardhedges
Time: 19:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎤 Live music from the incredible Sophia Soul
💃 Dancing, laughs & a few questionable moves guaranteed
🍹 Good drinks & even better company
Whether you’re coming for the music, the party, or just a pint (or three 😉)… you won’t want to miss this one!
🎠 Food Bank Weekend at Gulliver's Land, Milton Keynes (Tickets £14)
Time: 10:30 - 17:00 Price: £14.00
🎟 TICKET COST: £14*
*For this offer to be valid please provide one food item for each person in the group. Book tickets on the website via the event link.
🥫 EXAMPLES OF FOOD TO BRING
▪️Tinned fruit
▪️Small jars of coffee
▪️Long life milk
▪️Tinned meat (such as stewed steak or spam)
▪️Tinned spaghetti
▪️Tinned ravioli
▪️Cream crackers
▪️Cordial
▪️Tinned custard
▪️Jellies
▪️Angel delight dessert
▪️Evaporated milk
🎡 £2 Funfair 2026 - Northampton Racecourse
Time: 13:00 - 22:00 Price: £2.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With Extreme rides - adult rides - kids rides loads of stalls with prizes there’s something for the whole family. Cash or card excepted.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️30th April 2026 - 17th May 2020
🕙 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 5pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday: 1pm - 10pm
▪️Sunday: 1pm - 9pm
📍LOCATION
White Elephant Corner
Northampton Racecourse
NN2 7HG
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook Page via the event link incase of any changes.
Sunday 17 May (3)
🚜 Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally 2026 - Weedon Park, Aylesbury
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
Set in the grounds of Weedon Park, this popular rally promises a brilliant day out for motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors of all ages.
Whether you love classic cars, vintage vehicles, autojumble bargains or just want a fun Sunday packed with entertainment, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout the day.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐ Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show
⭐ Trade Stands
⭐ Autojumble
⭐ Live Entertainment
⭐ Fun Dog Show
⭐ Licensed Bar
⭐ Children’s Rides
⭐ Free Public Parking
From beautifully restored classics to treasured vintage motors, the vehicle displays are always a major highlight. Add in trade stands, live entertainment, family attractions and the chance to hunt for motoring gems in the autojumble, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a great day out.
🐶 FUN DOG SHOW
The fun dog show is back for 2026 and will take place during the rally from 10am - 5pm. Please note that entry to the rally is required, and dog show entries are handled separately on the day. A small additional fee may apply if you’d like to enter your dog.
The dog show is run by 1 Dog at a Time Rescue UK Dog Charity. Dogs are welcome at the event but must be kept on a lead at all times.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Children aged 12-16: £5
▪️ Under 12s: FREE!
▪️ Early Bird Family Ticket
(2 adults + 2 children): £25
▪️ Early Bird Family Ticket
(4 adults + 2 children): £45
(Tickets also available on the gate, check out the website via the event link for more details)
📍 WHAT3WORDS: contents.dispensed.roadmap
ℹ️ CONTACT
📧 Email: Info@chilternhillsrally.org.uk
🎉 Walsworth Festival 2026 - Walsworth Common, Hitchin
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
First conceived in the 1950s and originally organised by the Walsworth Residents’ Community Association at St Faith’s Church, the Walsworth Festival has become a long-standing local tradition.
Now run by a dedicated team of local volunteers, this popular Hitchin event attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy a fantastic day out and celebrate more than 50 years of Walsworth Festival history.
🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Arena - exhibitions and performances in the heart of the festival
✨️ Food and Drink - a range of world foods from Hitchin Street Food including pizza, burgers, curries and vegan options
✨️ Stalls - from local information and community groups to archery and confectionery
✨️ Car Show - an eclectic mix of vehicles including true classics, modern classics and the occasional supercar
✨️ Live Music - a full day of music across different genres, provided by Todd in the Hole
Whether you’re heading along for the live entertainment, browsing the stalls, tucking into some street food or admiring the cars on display, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout the day for all ages.
🅿️ PARKING - £3.00
There will be parking on the day for £3 and will be manned by volunteer marshals. Please use this car park or walk to the event so we can avoid congestion through cars parking on the road.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@walsworthfestival.co.uk
🛍 Woburn Food Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Whether you’re picking up ingredients for the week, searching for something a little different, or simply fancy a relaxed Sunday browse, this is a great way to enjoy a morning in one of the area’s most charming spots.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a wander around the market and enjoy a fantastic selection of food stalls, with delicious local produce and tempting treats along the way.
Expect to find:
▪️ Fresh vegetables
▪️ Amazing breads
▪️ Speciality ingredients
▪️ Tasty foodie finds
▪️ A friendly local market atmosphere
🚗 GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ Free parking available
▪️ Set in the picturesque village of Woburn
▪️ Ideal for a relaxed local day out
ℹ️ MORE INFO
For the latest updates and any additional event details, please check the Facebook event page before travelling.
