🛡 Milton Keynes History Festival 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May
This year, they’ll be recreating life during The Anarchy in 1141, just three months after local knight William Kahamnes (William de Keynes) helped capture King Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln. Support for the Empress Matilda may be high… but will it last?
📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
Perfect for families, history lovers and anyone looking for unique things to do near Bedfordshire, this immersive event features living history encampments, arena displays and hands-on activities across the museum grounds.
Meet Romans, Saxons, medieval knights, Civil War soldiers, Suffragettes and more, with around 100 re-enactors appearing across the weekend. Expect interactive storytelling, demonstrations and plenty for children to get involved with too.
🛠️ HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
▪️ Pottery making
▪️ Artefact handling
▪️ Traditional smelting demonstrations
▪️ Roman leatherworking
▪️ Flint knapping
▪️ Stone Age fire lighting
▪️ Bronze casting
▪️ Shield making (drop-in, 50p per shield)
▪️ Have a go at archaeology with the shoebox dig
▪️ Design your own coin
🏛 ALSO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM
Make time to enjoy the museum’s permanent exhibits too, including the recreated historical street of shops, the Telephone Gallery, transport collection and the Ancient Gallery - home to Iggy the Ichthyosaur.
☕ FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
The Granary Tea Room will be serving hot and cold meals, homemade cakes and sweet treats - or feel free to bring a picnic.
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
Activity and display times may change due to weather conditions. Some displays may include loud bangs from muskets and cannons.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £45.00
Pay once and visit free all year! Under 5s go free, with concession discounts available along with family tickets. No pre-booking necessary.
♿️ Accessibility Information
❓️ FAQ's Including Dog Information
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222
📧 Email: info@mkmuseum.org.uk
🚣♀️ Berkhamsted Floating Market - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️Saturday 9th May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10am - 5pm
✨ DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL
Browse a wonderful line-up of narrowboats and widebeams selling hand-crafted treasures and one-off finds, including:
💎 Mystic & Magic – crystals and spiritual goodies
🎨 Artisan Goods – quirky artwork and handmade creations
🎁 Unique Gifts – canal-side crafts and unusual treats
😋 Culinary Delights – tasty bites to enjoy as you wander
🏰 AN IDEA FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO DO
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm everyday. Dogs on leads are welcome.
🅿️ LOCAL TIP
The market is conveniently located near Waitrose, making it easy to park nearby and head straight to the towpath for a lovely afternoon by the water.
📍 WHERE?
▪️ Location: Grand Union Canal Towpath, opposite Waitrose, between Lock 52 & 53
▪️ Postcode: HP4 1HS
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🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges:
- Cars £13
- Small vans £15
- Large vans £17
- Early 8am setup pitches £23.
- Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get a sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
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”.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days. Dogs must be on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🎡 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!
💥 50% Off Set Menu When Collecting - Taj Mahal, Sandy
Time: 12:00 - 22:00 Price: £10.99
✅ ONLY £10.99
✅ 50% OFF on Cash Collection
✅ Order via our website only
✅ Available Sunday 10th May 2026 only
🤔 HOW IT WORKS
Order online via the event link selecting each choice off the set menu. Pay when you collect your order. This is offer is valid on takeaway orders only. Cash only.
1️⃣ Choose One Starter
▪️Onion Bajhi
▪️Veg Samoa
▪️Chicken Tikka
2️⃣ Choose One Main Dish
▪️Chicken Tikka Masala
▪️Chicken Curry
3️⃣ Choose One Side Dish
▪️Bombay Aloo
▪️Vegetable Curry
4️⃣ Choose One Rice Dish
▪️Pilau Rice
▪️Boiled Rice
5️⃣ Choose on plain Naan Bread
Perfect for a delicious Sunday feast at an unbeatable price! 😍
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 449 667
🚘 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
🎮 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
🇬🇧 Luton 150 VE Day Celebration 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 A vintage singer
🫶 Face painting and arts & crafts
👉 Information around Luton’s contribution to the war effort
Vauxhall's amazing Vauxhall exhibition will also be on from 10am to 4pm, so make sure to pop by!
