Sunday 17 May (13)
🚣♂️ 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
🚘 Linslade Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🛍 BUYERS - FROM 12PM
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS - FROM 11AM
(Pay on the day)
▪️Cars: £9.00
▪️Small vans: £12.00
▪️Large vans: £15.00
▪️Trailers: Plus £3.00
🪙 NOTE FOR BUYERS
Please keep notes to a minimum on the buyers gate, too many people use us for change. We struggle to get change just like everyone else.
FOOD & DRINK
✅️ Burgers van x 2
✅️ Doughnut van
✅️ Ice cream van
✅️ Coffee van
✅️ Pasty lady
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07487 293072
✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to give you an idea of what to expect.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
🎡 Kempston Funfair - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 19:00
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!
🎼 Songs from the Shows - Ouse Valley Singers - Bedford
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
With soloists Derrian Hind and Richard Le Brun Powell.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is fully accessible.
🎫 TICKET INCLUDES
Price includes concert of approximately one hour followed by cake, tea or coffee. You can purchase tickets here.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Tickets: £12.00
▪️Children under 12: £2.50
📍LOCATION
St Marks Church Community Centre,
Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
manager@mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
🎡 Houghton Regis Funfair (Half Price) - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 20:00
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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🐶 Big Doggie Do 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️ Saturday 16th May: 12pm - 5pm
▪️ Sunday 17th May: 11am - 4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a tail-wagging weekend packed with activities for the whole family (and your furry friends!), including:
⭐️ Annual Dog Show:
Sponsored by MK Vet Group.
⭐️ Live Action:
See spectacular dog display teams in action.
⭐️ Get Involved:
Try Flyball with Keyne Kanines (£1 per go) or Dock Diving with K9 Aqua Sports (£13 per team).
⭐️ Kids Zone:
Colouring activities and arts & crafts sessions.
⭐️ Learn & Win:
Enjoy dog-related talks in the Club Tent and take part in Dog Trivia with a chance to win prizes!
🛍 STALLS
Explore stalls and charities local to Milton Keynes and enjoy meeting different breeds of dogs across the weekend.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
Lunch is sorted! Relax in the seating area with a wide range of food vendors serving everything from street food to tasty churros for dessert.
▪️Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
The site is on even grass ground, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Accessible toilets, changing facilities, play areas, and a trim trail are available on-site.
There are places to sit and rest throughout the site.
📍 LOCATION
Willen Lake South, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS.
What3words location: duty.craftsman.casual.
🅿️ PARKING
The closest parking is Car Park B (off Newlands Roundabout, Brickhill Street). Please be aware parking charges apply.
Note: Car Park A is reserved for stallholders.
🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
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
🎤 The Soul Man - The Horseshoes, Blunham
Time: 14:00
The soulman if you haven’t seen him before is amazing he will get you up on your feet having a sing and dance what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
🇧🇶 CARRIBEAN FOOD - FROM 2PM
Maccas Munch - We will be serving our carribean food from 2pm.
✨️Jerk chicken £12
✨️Curry chicken £12
(All above served with rice and peas)
✨️Lamb patties £5
✨️Hot dogs £4.50
✨️Burgers £5.00
🧒 FOR CHILDREN....
Come down and join us bring your kids the pub has a amazing closed of garden for children with toys to play with.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 640526
🌷 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.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 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
