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🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)


Time: 10:30 - 15:30

🧱 Choose your challenge and be part of the movement to build a better world, one brick at a time.

🗓 2025 DATES

▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August

🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm

🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.

🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.

▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.

ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.

🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🧒 Kids go for £1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!

We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.

🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...

Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.

🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.

❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️
Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 

🎨 Free Art Workshops for 11 - 16 year old - Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

📢 Free Art Workshops for 11-16 year olds
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come get messy, colourful, and creative at our FREE drop in art workshops for ages 11–16! Grab your mates and pop in after lunch – no booking, no pressure, just pure creative vibe.

WHEN?
📅 Every Wednesday in August 2025
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2–4pm

WHERE?
📍 Central Family Hub, 30 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LN

WHAT TO KNOW...
We have teamed up with Bedford Giving to bring you a chill space to paint, draw, design, and express yourself – no experience needed, just bring your imagination!

🗓 2025 DATES & ACTIVITIES

📿 6th Aug - Lucky Charms
Make bracelets, keyrings, phone/bag charms.

🖌 13th Aug - Painting
Paint canvases with visiting artist Lemonpop Workshops.

🪨 20th Aug - Working with Clay
Sculpting with coloured airdrying clay.

👕 27th Aug - Printing
Print your own t-shirt or tote bag.

🧒 Crafts, Soft Play & Games Plus Kids Eat Free* - Middletons, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🤔 Plans this Wednesday? Tired of doing the same old thing? Switch it up and join us for Mini Legends at Middletons, Milton Keynes!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️
23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!

🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
 ☎️ Phone: 01908 990116 

⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025


Time: 09:30 - 18:00

⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!

✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS

🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.

🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING

⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles
and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows 
(check the centre:mk events calendar!) 

🌞 Parkland Play at Stanton Low Park, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 15:00

🌞 This summer holiday we are hosting Parkland Play events across different parks in Milton Keynes.

Come and experience a delightful and accessible play session at the Parkland Play in Stanton Low Park on Wednesday 20th August from 12pm to 3pm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Sports equipment
⭐️ Lawn games
⭐️ Sensory tent
and much more!

🦎 ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
Experience a free animal encounter with Teaching Talons! Meet a variety of reptiles, small mammals, giant creepy crawlies, and an owl. Please note, owl handling is available for £3 per go, or two for £5 (when available).

Meet our Community Rangers and learn about water safety and how to stay safe in our parks or put your adventurer hat on and do fun activities with our Outdoor Learning team.

This event is designed for children and families. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

ℹ️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED

⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 28th July until 31st August 2025, 10am until 4pm!

🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
 

⌛️ Sand Art - Stotfold Library


Time: 14:00 - 17:00

⌛️ Come and join Carolyn who will help guide you through the different techniques of Sand Art to make your own beautiffoldul picture to take home!

🧒 AGE:
Recommended for all ages.
(Children under 5 will require parental assistance)

🗓 WHERE & WHEN?
▪️Stotfold Library - Wed 20 August 2pm to 5pm

💳 COST
Project prices are just £4.50 each

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone Stotfold Library: 0300 300 8068

🧒 Free Summer Holiday Family Fun 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🧒 Our summer holiday club for families and children will be taking place at Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday mornings throughout August 2025.

🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.

🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50

🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.

🗓 WHEN?
▪️
30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️
Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm

ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS 
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s. 
▪️Parent/guardian must be present. 
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking. 
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm

🎟 COST: £7.50

☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.

🤸‍♂️ Free Play - Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes


Time: 13:00 - 15:30

🧒 Play is a critical part of any child’s development, yet it is sometimes easy to overlook its importance. It can be hard to find safe opportunities where children can have the freedom, space, or time that they need for play. Our role is to help overcome some of these challenges so that children have opportunities for child-led play, this helps to develop:
✨️ social skills
✨️ build relationships,
✨️ and promotes self-confidence.

Open access play is an opportunity to bring families and communities closer together.
We provide four types of play events.

🤸‍♂️ Risky Play - which allows children to encounter risky experiences, to develop survival
skills and conquer fears. E.g climbing trees, climbing the van, lifting large objects, balancing on high beams or using ropes to build and balance, Using 'dangerous' tools such as saws, water slides, assault courses,
using and lighting a fire pit to cook. Some children discover strength and confidence they didn’t know they had.

⚾️ Sports and Games - which allows children to be interactive and sociable with each other and to work together for a common goal, through sports and playing games. these include football, cricket, rounders, archery, badminton, volleyball, tag, parachute games, tennis and many more.

💦 Messy Play - which allows children to discover textures and and the effect some ingredients have on each other through fun experiments, painting, foam play, slime play, sand & water play and all types of arts and crafts using materials from our scrap store.

🪵 Imaginative Play - Which allows a child’s imagination to run wild, using objects & actions to represent other things. It includes loose parts play with small and large objects, face paint, dressing up, small world toys, and Den building.

❗️PLEASE NOTE:
We do not provide or accept responsibility for the supervision of children.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at our events, at all times.

🎟 FREE - BOOKING NEEDED
You can book you space via the event link. There are limited spaces available.

🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon


Time: 11:00

🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!

🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes

🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)

💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.

🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free

🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️​SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm

🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.

🧒 The Biggles Fun Day Creative Workshops


Time: 12:00 - 15:00

🎉 Get ready for The Biggles Fun Day and join the ACL collective for some creative workshops at Biggleswade Library on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

✅️ FREE BUT NEEDS TO BE BOOKED
Book your free place for the following workshops at the library helpdesk.

🤩 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Drama & Street Theatre 12pm
▪️Create & Make Bunting 1pm
▪️Design & Costume 2pm

▪️AGES:
Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.

☎️ PHONE FOR ENQUIRIES
0300 300 8055

🧒 Free Lego, Crafts, Snacks and Drinks - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🧒 Our FREE holiday session in Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard this August 2025.

🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️
Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️10am - 12pm

✅️ FREE NO BOOKING REQUIRED


😊 Come along and chill out with Lego, crafts, and other activities, plus refreshments and friendly chat - all free.

Venues

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

🚶‍♂️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
Venue Link
Venue

💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025

💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.

📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm

💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.

Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.

❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *

🍕
THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.

🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.

Opening Hours

Seasonal

Open: 04 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
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

🐊 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
Venue Link
Venue

🏛 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
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
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🌳 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
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