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🎤 Pure Floyd 25th Anniversary Tour - Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre


Time: 19:30 - 22:30 Price: £25.00

🎤 A stunning and theatrical 9 piece line up celebrate their 25th anniversary, taking the audience on an immersive musical journey from 1965-1994.

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Revisit the psychedelic Syd years, Dark Side, Animals, The Wall and beyond with the ultimate Pink Floyd experience, exploring each era and anthemic album.

This live performance will also be accompanied by a breathtaking light, laser and video projection show. Book early and bring every Floyd fan you know!

▪️DOORS OPEN: 6:45PM
▪️SHOW STARTS:
7:30PM
▪️DURATION:
Approx 3hrs incl interval

🎟 TICKETS (Book via the event link)
▪️Adult: £26.25
▪️Concessions/Under 16's : £24.25

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
☎️ Call our Box Office on: 0300 300 8125
▪️
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10pm – 12pm 
(excluding bank holidays)

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church


Time: 09:15 - 11:15

👶 King's Tots in at King's Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
▪️Term time only

👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.

🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family

🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here

📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.

🕺Two in Ten UB40 and SKA - The Market Cross, Dunstable


Time: 20:00

🌴🎶 Back by popular demand! Two in Ten return to The Market Cross in Dunstable on Friday 14th November 2025 with their high-energy tribute to UB40, Reggae & Ska!

🎤 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live music from 8pm, expect all the classics, good vibes, and plenty of dancing and best of all its Free entry!

🍷 Don’t miss this feel good night of reggae rhythm and ska soul. It’s gonna be Red Red Wine and good times all round!

🍽 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.

☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website:
https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/

🕺 The UB40 Experience - MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar


Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Price: £22.20

🕺 Get ready for an unforgettable night of reggae music as The UB40 Experience returns to MK11!

🎶 ABOUT
This 8-man band will be bringing their incredible energy and talent to the stage, complete with a horn section that will transport you to the golden age of reggae music.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT?
Experience the authentic sound and feel of UB40 - as The UB40 Experience performs all your favourite hits from their extensive repertoire. With continued sell-out shows in the past, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Join us as we celebrate one of the world's most iconic reggae bands. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a great night out, The UB40 Experience will deliver a show you'll never forget. Get your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away!

🎟 TICKET COST: £22.20

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01908 262 924

🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30 - 22:10

🌂 Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is embarking on a UK and Ireland tour and is flying to Milton Keynes Theatre from Wednesday 29 October 2025 for 4 weeks only.

▪️AGE:
Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.

🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025

🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday:  19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00

🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets. 

🧒 Home Education Meet Up Fun (November 2025) - Bennett's Splashside Café, Dunstable


Time: 12:00 - 14:00

📣 HOME EDUCATION MEET UP NOVEMBER FUN 2025 AT BENNETT’S CAFÉ! Looking for creative, social, and budget-friendly activities for your home-educated children?

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Bennett’s Café & Community Hub, Dunstable (LU6 3DE) this November 2025 for our Home Education Meet Up sessions fun, hands-on activities perfect for children and parents to enjoy together! Activities are parent/carer led

🕛 TIME: 12 noon to 2 pm.

🗓 2025 DATES & SESSIONS

🎇 Wednesday 5th November:
▪️
Firework Art – (£2)
Create colourful masterpieces to celebrate Bonfire Night
🎇 Friday 7th November:
▪️
Firework Art – (£2)
Create colourful masterpieces to celebrate Bonfire Night

🍪 Wednesday 12th November:
▪️
Biscuit Decorating – (£1)
Come and design your own tasty treats
🍪 Friday 14th November:
▪️
Biscuit Decorating – (£1)
Come and design your own tasty treats

🍕 Wednesday 19th November:
▪️
Pizza Making – (£3)
Build your own pizza with fresh toppings
🍕 Friday 21st November:
▪️
Pizza Making – (£3)
Build your own pizza with fresh toppings

🌈 Wednesday 26th November:
▪️
Tie Dye – (£2)
Bring an item to dye, bands & gloves provided
🌈 Friday 28th November:
▪️
Tie Dye – (£2)
Bring an item to dye, bands & gloves provided.

✅️ PAY ON THE DAY - NO BOOKING
Small cost per session pay on the day! Let’s get creative, meet other families, and make memories together!

📍LOCATION 
Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground, Dunstable LU6 3DE

✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes


✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.

Upcoming dog-friendly nights include:
Sunday 9th November 2025
✨ Sunday 16th November 2025
✨ Sunday 23rd November 2025
✨ Sunday 30th November 2025

*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.

❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.

🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling


Time: 20:00

🥳 Friday Party Night – Enjoy UNLIMITED bowling from 8PM – Very Late!

🎳 DETAILS
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!

🏆 Lots of prizes to be won!!

▪️COST - £15 per person

ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK:
☎️ Call us on: 01582 47 27 27

🕺 ONE TONE - The Griffin, Toddington


Time: 20:00

🕺 Back at the Griffin for another fun night of Ska and 2 Tone. This time its Friday 14th November 2025!

🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
I’ll be singing all your favourite songs by Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Beat, Prince Buster and Co.

Classics including Baggy Trousers, Gangsters, Lip up Fatty, Enjoy Yourself and many more.

Iconic tunes including Baggy trousers, gangsters, lip up fatty and enjoy yourself. So spread the word. It’ll be madness to miss it!

I’m looking forward to coming back to one of my favourite boozers. So spread the word and bring your mates along for a good old knees up.

It’d be Madness to miss it!

☎️ Phone: 01525 791497

🧒 Stay & Play Ignite Studio, Biggleswade


Time: 09:30 - 14:00

STAY & PLAY  Let the kids run wild and leave the mess to us at Ignite Studios in Biggleswade. Our café is open till 6pm too!
Come join the fun at Ignite - it’s the perfect playtime escape!


🗓 WHEN?
▪️Tuesday's, Thursday's & Friday's
▪️9.30am - 2pm
▪️STAY as long as you like

💳 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 -  One price per family, not per child.

🅿️ PARKING 
For parking, you can park in Asda but restrictions apply so please make sure you check. There is also Rose Lane which is just behind us, this is free only on weekends.
We also have 2 disabled spots outside the front, but please only people with a disabled badge to use!
 

🍕🤸‍♂️ Eat & Play for £12 - Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park, Hemel Hempstead


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

🤸‍♂️ Mid-week just got a whole lot better at Jumpin, Hemel Hempstead. Hey families, ready for an after-school adventure or mid-week pick-me-up?

🍕 ABOUT THE OFFER:
Get the kids bouncing with our unbeatable weekday deal: 2 hours of fun for ONLY £9. Or treat them to pizza, chips & squash included for just £12!

🗓 WHEN IS EAT & PLAY AVAILABLE?
Tuesday to Friday during school term - let's make memories together! Book now and join the inflatable madness! Various sessions available.

▪️Tuesday
▪️Wednesday
▪️Thursday
▪️Friday

🧦 SOCKS MUST BE WORN - £2.50

👶 Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

👶 STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!

HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Child is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free

WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.

REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults

💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!

✅️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook Page incase of any changes or cancellations.

👶 Kings Tots - Kings Church, Flitwick


Time: 09:30 - 11:15

👶 King's Tots in at King's Church in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

WHEN?
▪️Every Friday: 9:30-11:15am
▪️Term time only

👶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our play group for pre-schoolers and their families or carers. There are songs, craft, a Bible story and loads of chance to play! And for the adults there’s the opportunity for a good cuppa and chat with other parents, grandparents and carers.

🪙 ENTRY COST - £1.50 per family

🗓 WHAT'S ON KINGS CHURCH CALENDER?
Click here

📘 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase of any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.

🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Join us on Fridays 9.30am to 11am for lots of fun and an opportunity to meet other parents at Toddington Library's Stay & Play group!

▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069

🤸‍♂️Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity in Milton Keynes, only £4.25pp


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £4.25

🤸‍♂️ Watch toddlers face light up with joy as your little one learns to bounce on trampolines for this 60 minute whole park session at Gravity in Milton Keynes. Toddlers are most welcome at Gravity, and there are lots of ways for mini bouncers to have fun safely.

🕙 PARENT & TODDLER SESSION TIMES:
Morning only selected sessions available.

🧒 AGE INFORMATION
All children must be over 18 months and under 5 years old, accompanied by a paying adult. One adult to two toddlers

🧦 GRAVITY SAFETY SOCKS - £2.50
GRAVITY safety socks are an important part of our safety procedures - everyone participating MUST wear them at all times.

🕣 ARRIVE 30 MINS EARLY
Please arrive at reception at least 30 mins before your start time to check in, sort out any equipment, use lockers and watch our safety brief.

📝 FAST TRACK
Fast track your experience by filling out the safety agreement online.

🎟 TICKETS - £4.25 PER PERSON
Add the total number of participants to your cart (toddlers plus parent, plus additional paying parent if required). Under 5s need to be accompanied on the activity area by a paying adult. Tickets can be booked via the event link.

🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds


Time: 10:00 - 11:30

🧸 Free flow play at Marston Stay and Play Group for babies and toddlers at Marston Moretaine Village Hall.

🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.


🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30

COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1


REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50

ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes, cancellations or extra event news that may incur extra charges or ticket only days.

Venues

Venue

🌳 The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine

🌳 Forest & lakeside adventures - heading out with family, friends, fur babies or going solo for some me time?  Marston Moretaine Forest Centre is a great day out for all with a calming nature setting. Whether you’re cycling, strolling, geocaching, or simply sipping coffee with a view, this spot hits all the right notes.

Craving a quiet moment in nature? Planning a two-wheeled adventure? or scouting out the next lunch date spot? Marston Moretaine Forest Centre has you covered. This green gem in Bedfordshire is the kind of place that turns a casual stroll into a full-blown “why don't we come here more often?” experience.

😋 Menu - Prices & items may change


🦆THE LAKESIDE CIRCULAR ROUTE
Walk, Roll, Ride—Your Way around the approx 4 mile circular route making a day out of it, take your time and enjoy some

🤔 WHAT CAN YOU DO THERE?
▪️Bike hire? Yep, and super convenient (prices are displayed on site).
▪️Walking trails? Absolutely—try the circular lake route, or go off track and find secret paths.
▪️Picnics? Very much encouraged. Bring your sandwiches, your snacks, your sunhat/woolly hat.
▪️Grown-ups only! Don’t miss the balcony above the visitor centre café to enjoy a bit of adult time — perfect for coffee and views (just a heads-up: dogs aren’t allowed on the balcony, so Bruno will have to miss this one out).
▪️Geocaching? Yes, although we have yet to find one of these little treasures.

🚲 Bike hire prices - Prices & availability can change at any time


🧒 ADVENTURES FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Kids won't just burn energy—they’ll make memories.
✨️ There's a play park right by the café.
✨️ Sensory gardens offer calming sights, scents, and textures.
✨️ And for the curious ones? Take a net and try pond dipping. It’s nature’s version of treasure hunting.

🛝 Play park next to the Visitor Centre/Cafe

♿️ ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
Marston Moretaine Forest Centre is thoughtfully designed:
⭐️ Fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible
⭐️ Accessible & baby changing toilets available on site
⭐️ Blue Badge parking is available (free for Friends of the Forest members, otherwise pay-as-you-go)
⭐️ Accessible routes around the lake

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is chargeable, but if you’re a Friend of the Forest, it’s free.
▪️Opening hours: 9am – 5pm daily
▪️Car park closes: 8pm sharp

🅿️ Parking charges (cost could change at anytime)

✅️ Accessible
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Food & drink available
✅️ Play park
✅️ Walking/cycling routes
✅️ Lakeside
✅️ Scenic
✅️ Adult only balcony
✅️ A shop for gifts

🌐 FOREST CENTRE WEBSITE -
Cilck here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 767037

Opening Hours

Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue Link
Venue

🌳 FREE MAZE AT ROXTON GARDEN CENTRE (CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE)

👀 CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE - A FREE A- MAZ-ING HIDDEN GEM IN BEDFORDSHIRE! So this maze is free to go too, kids & adults will love it...... if you can find it that is!

🤔 SO WHERE IS IT?
This FREE MAZE is located at the wonderful Roxton Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. When you enter the car park you will not see any signposts for it. As you go in the car park facing the garden centre turn right, then turn left as if you are heading for a dead end, it may seem like you are heading for the delivery entrance but there you will see trees on your right and a sign in front of you for 'Roxton Maze'.

The maze is located next to the garden centre in a spacious field with a few benches to sit on.

♿️ IS THE MAZE SUITABLE FOR PUSHCHAIRS OR WHEELCHAIRS?
I would say it is NOT suitable as there are branches, some on the floor and hanging low, some spaces may not be big enough and also the surface may not be suitable in my personal opinion.

🔓 WHEN IS THE MAZE OPEN?
The Maze is open the same time when the Garden Centre is open.

❗️PLEASE NOTE:
It may be closed due to adverse weather conditions or maintenance, so it's always worth phoning before you go.

🌺 THE GARDEN CENTRE
The garden centre is wheelchair friendly and dog friendly. You can buy things from plants, to clothes, to toys.

☕️ THE CAFE
The cafe has hot and cold food and drink options at reasonable prices. There is a kids menu and an indoor & outdoor space with unmbrellas to sit in the sun and relax amongst the outdoor flower section of the Garden Centre. Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed in the main restaurant area. Just ask staff if you are not sure, they will be happy to help.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sunday: 10:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:30pm

☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 01480 212701

Opening Hours

Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
Monday: 09:30 - 16:30
Tuesday: 09:30 - 16:30
Wednesday: 09:30 - 16:30
Thursday: 09:30 - 16:30
Friday: 09:30 - 16:30
Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
Venue Link
Venue

☕️ Bromham Mill Coffee Shop

😍 Bromham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England, situated around 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Bedford town centre with the Great River Ouse running through it. The Coffee Shop is situated right next to the river.

🛝 WHAT WE LOVED
Tucked away like a hidden gem, this riverside spot stole our hearts. Just steps from the water, we found a peaceful escape complete with a spacious field and a charming play park with benches. The meandering riverside paths held within the grounds felt like we had our own secret slice of nature. You could even take a blanket with you as the field area is quite big. While we were there we saw a couple working on their laptops, what a great location to work outdoors!

🧚‍♀️A SURPRISE
Just when we thought the day couldn’t get any dreamier, we stumbled into a woodland walk straight out of a storybook. Fairy doors peeked through the leaves, an enchanting hideaway featuring still creatures for curious little explorers.

We couldn’t help but imagine how magical it must look after dusk when the lights truly come alive. To find this whimsical wonderland, simply head to the Mill car park—take a left into the woods, and let your adventure begin. Trust us, your inner child will thank you.

💯 RECOMMENDED
A beautiful place to visit in Bedfordshire and a fun place to keep the kiddies occupied.

✅️ Free parking
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Play area
✅️ Scenic
✅️ Date spot location
✅️ Half term trip out

🎶 EVENT ON FRIDAY'S IN THE SUMMER
In the summer they hold an event 'Friday Food Trucks'with music 4pm - 9pm. This is a free entry event but if you did want to secure a table it does cost to book.

🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
▪️Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Venue Link
Venue

🌳 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)

💕 A fantastic free thing to do in Luton, Bedfordshire on sunny or rainy days. Great for families, friends, date idea or time on your own to experience the history, fascinating artifacts and beautiful gardens it has to offer in Bedfordshire. The museum even has a couple of chickens.

😋 FANCY LUNCH?
If you wanted to go out for just lunch Stockwood Discovery Centre has a cafe serving food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating.
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe

💯 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE!
Whatsup Bedfordshire absolutely love Stockwood Discovery Centre, it has so much to offer. The volunteers devote so much time to make this a wonderful place to visit for everyone and we can see and appreciate all the hard work they really do. We spent a couple of hours here but you could easily spend half a day here at your own pace. We had an amazing day out with friends.

📸 CHECK OUT OUR PHOTOS WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER
✅️ Free museum
✅️ Scenic gardens
✅️ Play park
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Shop
✅️ Wheelchair accessible
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Rainy days
✅️ Educational

🗓 OPENING TIMES
Opening times may vary through the seasons. Stockwood Discovery Centre is open seven days a week during the school holidays, with the exception of Christmas.

🗓 TERM TIME OPENING HOURS

▪️Wednesday - Sunday
▪️11am - 5pm

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 548600
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com

Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 17:00
Friday: 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 17:00
Venue Link
Venue

🚶‍♂️Dunstable Downs

Dunstable Downs
🪁 SO MUCH FUN ON A BUDGET...
Looking for a breezy day out with big skies and even bigger smiles? Dunstable Downs is calling! We grabbed a £1.99 kite from Poundstretcher in Houghton Regis (yes, really!) and had an absolute blast soaring it through the sky. Who knew £2 could buy so much joy?

This iconic Bedfordshire beauty spot isn’t just about the views, it’s steeped in history, perfect for picnics with benches to relax, and if you’re into geocaching, you might just uncover a hidden treasure or two. To add to the mix this location is dog friendly too, with la huge outdoor space for your fur babies to enjoy!

😌 FREE WELLBEING WALKS
Every Thursday at 1pm, join a FREE Wellbeing Walk. It’s a gentle, guided stroll that’s great for the body and soul.
For information click here.

Wellbeing Walks

🚶‍♂️♿️ SUGGESTED WALKS
There are many walks you can choose from, walking from Dunstable Downs (in the picture below). Go solo, go with friends or family with an accessible suggestion too!

Suggested walks

☕️ THE CAFÉ
▪️10:30am -12pm:
With lots of choice you can enjoy breakfast baps from (vegetarian options).
▪️11:30am - 3pm:
Serving jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, baguettes, salads, quiche, one pot meals like chilli and bread & butter, sausage rolls, pizza slices & chips.
🐶 For dogs: you will also see doggy icecream and treats for sale in the shop.

Menu - (prices & items may change)


♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We love how inclusive Dunstable Downs is:
✅️ The café and visitor centre are fully accessible.
✅️ You can borrow a mobility tramper for a suggested £5 donation—perfect for exploring the trails with ease.
✅️ Need a wheelchair or a small bike for the kids? They’ve got those too!
✅️ Accessible toilets.
✅️ Baby changing.

Hire out a tramper for a £5 donation
Borrow a small bike for young children

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
▪️National Trust Members: Park for free!
▪️Everyone else: Just £3.50 for the whole day.
▪️Blue badge parking available.

🌐 DUNSTABLE DOWNS WEBSITE
Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
☎️ Phone:
01582500920
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🐊 Johnsons Of Old Hurst Zoo, a cheap day out for all the family...

Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - An affordable zoo in Huntingdon not too far from Bedfordshire!


🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️
Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
▪️Sunday: 10.00 - 4.30pm

🦁 WHAT ANIMALS WILL I SEE?
The zoo proudly house's over 100 fascinating animals, from majestic African Lions to  delightful sloth bears, a racoon dog, skunk, otters, a bob cat, wallabies, rabbits, meerkats and many more.

🌴 TROPICAL HOUSE
Inside the warm Tropical house you will find crocodiles, turtles, fish & snakes surrounded by palm trees.
(The Whatsup Bedfordshire family loved this!)

🛝 FUN FOR THE KIDS
You will find an outdoor play area with a climing frame, swings, slide and bouncers. You will also find a tranquil circular woodland walk. Keep a look out for Peacocks roaming around near the Steak House! 

 🐶 DOGS
Don’t forget, dogs are welcome too!

😋 FOOD & DRINK
Onsite your can visit:
▪️The Steakhouse
(Open Wednesday - Sunday)
▪️The Tea Room
▪️Farm Shop
🚫 Please be aware pinics are not allowed.
❗️Please check the website via the event link opening times.

♿️ IS THE ZOO ACCESSIABLE?
(Whatsup Bedfordshire advice)

The parking is on gravel stones so this maybe hard to navigate a wheelchair. Although it does mention on the website that you can park infront of the Farm Shop which is tarmac ideal for wheelchair users. The farm shop, Steak House & Tea room are accessible. On a winter day you may find the zoo area paths are muddy, with some gravel paths and grass, so it maybe hard to push a wheelchair in places. There is a wooden slat ramp to the Tropical house.
🚻 Accessible toilets - Accessible toilets are available in both the Steakhouse and Tea room.

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED, JUST PAY ON THE GATE BY CASH OR CARD!
(Prices have gone up 50p this year)

▪️ Adult: £5.50
▪️ Child:  £4.50
▪️ Ages 3 & under: Free
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🏛 Pancea Museum - A FREE Museum in Bedford

🏡 A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.

🗓 OPEN:
▪️Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
▪️(last admission 4.30pm)

📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.

Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.

During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.

From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.

The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.

🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating.

🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in

🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353178
📧 Email: museum@panaceatrust.org

Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 - 17:00
Friday: 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 17:00
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