🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford (50% off link)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this Summer half term 2026.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.
▪️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
🤑 SAVE 50% OFF - LIMITED TIME OFFER
60 Minutes for up to 4 people - £15
offer link.
🎫 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
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💦 Graveley Farm Slip & Slide - Hertfordshire
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
💦 Get ready for a full hour of fast, splash-filled fun on our Giant Slip & Slide at Graveley Fruit Farm. Hertfordshire - NEW for 2026! Late night Friday 24th July 2026, open untill 8pm.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️20th July - 6th September 2026
▪️Monday - Sunday
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 to 18:00 (last session 17:00)
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
Riders must be at least 5 years old to ride alone, able to climb over the safety barriers, able to swim and confident in water. Please supervise your children at all times.
🛝 WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each session gives you unlimited rides for 60 minutes, so you can slide again and again without holding back.
Your session also includes unlimited zorbing, so you can mix things up and keep the fun going throughout your time slot.
👙WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Wear swimwear or soft clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing must not have zips, buttons, rivets or sharp edges, and no footwear is allowed on the slide. Please remove jewellery and secure loose items before taking part.
🌧 WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
The slide runs in most weather, but sessions may be paused or rescheduled in unsafe conditions such as thunderstorms.
🧋REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Refreshments are available on site, so you can grab a drink or a snack while you’re here.
🕐 WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Sessions are £15 per person (plus booking fee), with optional wetsuit hire available for £5 per hour (plus booking fee). Wetsuits are available in a range of sizes, and you can choose the right fit on the day. A small booking fee applies to each booking.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07436 605503
📧 Email:
graveleyfruitfarm@hotmail.com
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️20th July - 6th September 2026
▪️Monday - Sunday
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 to 18:00 (last session 17:00)
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
Riders must be at least 5 years old to ride alone, able to climb over the safety barriers, able to swim and confident in water. Please supervise your children at all times.
🛝 WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each session gives you unlimited rides for 60 minutes, so you can slide again and again without holding back.
Your session also includes unlimited zorbing, so you can mix things up and keep the fun going throughout your time slot.
👙WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Wear swimwear or soft clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing must not have zips, buttons, rivets or sharp edges, and no footwear is allowed on the slide. Please remove jewellery and secure loose items before taking part.
🌧 WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
The slide runs in most weather, but sessions may be paused or rescheduled in unsafe conditions such as thunderstorms.
🧋REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Refreshments are available on site, so you can grab a drink or a snack while you’re here.
🕐 WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Sessions are £15 per person (plus booking fee), with optional wetsuit hire available for £5 per hour (plus booking fee). Wetsuits are available in a range of sizes, and you can choose the right fit on the day. A small booking fee applies to each booking.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07436 605503
📧 Email:
graveleyfruitfarm@hotmail.com
🦙 Summer on the Farm with a Foam Party - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
☀️A Summer of Family Fun at Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️July 18th – September 1st
😀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for a great-value family day out this summer? Visit Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals. Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, where unforgettable experiences come as standard.
From daily flying displays that showcase the power and grace of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls, to hands-on animal encounters, there’s always something exciting to see and do. Kids (and grown-ups!) can meet and hold an owl, pat a pet, hop on a tractor ride, explore the farm and visit the birds.
🫧 FOAM PARTY - 3.30PM
▪️Monday, Wednesday & Friday
NEW for Summer 2026 – Foam Parties!
Get ready for some foam-tastic fun with our brand-new Foam Parties, taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3.30pm throughout the summer holidays.
Dance, play and splash your way through mountains of foam – the perfect way for children to cool off and burn off some energy before heading home.
Best of all, Foam Parties are INCLUDED in your admission ticket!
All Activities Included in Your Admission:
🦉 10:30am – Meet & Handle an Owl
🐰 11:00am – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🦅 11:30am – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 12:15pm – Tractor Rides
🦉 12:30pm – Have a Go at Flying an Owl
🐍 1:30pm – Animal & Critter Encounter
🦅 2:30pm – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 3:15pm – Tractor Rides
🐏 3:30pm – Farm Animal Meet & Greet
🐰 4:00pm – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our Tea Room is open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks and hot drinks. Prefer to bring your own food? You’re welcome to enjoy a picnic in our grounds.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years) £8.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
✅️ BOOK ONLINE OR JUST TURN UP
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00-5.00, we look forward to seeing you!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️July 18th – September 1st
😀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for a great-value family day out this summer? Visit Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals. Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, where unforgettable experiences come as standard.
From daily flying displays that showcase the power and grace of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls, to hands-on animal encounters, there’s always something exciting to see and do. Kids (and grown-ups!) can meet and hold an owl, pat a pet, hop on a tractor ride, explore the farm and visit the birds.
🫧 FOAM PARTY - 3.30PM
▪️Monday, Wednesday & Friday
NEW for Summer 2026 – Foam Parties!
Get ready for some foam-tastic fun with our brand-new Foam Parties, taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3.30pm throughout the summer holidays.
Dance, play and splash your way through mountains of foam – the perfect way for children to cool off and burn off some energy before heading home.
Best of all, Foam Parties are INCLUDED in your admission ticket!
All Activities Included in Your Admission:
🦉 10:30am – Meet & Handle an Owl
🐰 11:00am – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🦅 11:30am – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 12:15pm – Tractor Rides
🦉 12:30pm – Have a Go at Flying an Owl
🐍 1:30pm – Animal & Critter Encounter
🦅 2:30pm – Spectacular Birds of Prey Flying Display
🚜 3:15pm – Tractor Rides
🐏 3:30pm – Farm Animal Meet & Greet
🐰 4:00pm – Pat-a-Pet with Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our Tea Room is open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks and hot drinks. Prefer to bring your own food? You’re welcome to enjoy a picnic in our grounds.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £14.50
▪️Child (2-15 years) £8.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
✅️ BOOK ONLINE OR JUST TURN UP
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00-5.00, we look forward to seeing you!
🌞 Day Pass to Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire - Billing Aquadrome
Time: 09:00 - 22:00
😎 Day Pass to Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire this summer 2026.
ℹ️ PEAK DATES
▪️17th July to 31st August 2026
(Peak dates do not include swimming pool access for day ticket holders)
ℹ️ PEAK DATES
▪️17th July to 31st August 2026
(Peak dates do not include swimming pool access for day ticket holders)
🌞 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
During your visit you can enjoy the park grounds, lakeside boardwalks, outdoor splash park, playgrounds, and scenic walking areas. Unlimited access to miniature railway and Adventure Island activities such as kids axe throwing, magnet fishing, family games and so much more.
Admission to all Tribe entertainment and events (summer cyclone, silent discos, live music acts and more etc.) Access to park play areas like the pump track and adventure playground.
👀 View what’s going on
🗓 What's on Friday 24th July 2026?
🗓 What's on Saturday 25th July 2026?
🗓 What's on Sunday 26th July 2026?
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is FREE
🎟 TICKET COST: £10pp
Summer 2026 is Peak time costing £10pp. Under 5yrs are free all year round. Access from 9am to 10pm and includes all the Billing Magic, excluding access to the swimming pool.
🎟 Book your day pass via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01604 408181
🪓 Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 21:15
🪓 Bermuda Blades is an outdoor, covered axe throwing venue based at Perfect Aquatics in Henlow, Bedfordshire, one of the most unique and exhilarating activities you can do within easy reach of Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Biggleswade, and Letchworth.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Axe throwing is exactly what it sounds like: you stand at a throwing line, take aim at a wooden target, and send a real axe spinning through the air until it sticks. Our fully trained instructors guide every session from start to finish, no experience needed, no upper body strength required, just a willingness to try something genuinely different.
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
🎳 Kid Bowl Free this Summer 2026 - GoBowling, Dunstable
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🎳 Summer Sorted: Kids Bowl Free at GoBowling, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️20th July - 2nd September 2026
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️10am - 6pm
💥THE DEAL
Up to 3 kids bowl FREE with every paying adult. Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm.
🎮 PLUS...
Arcade games, brilliant food deals, and a fully stocked bar (because let's face it, you’ve earned a cold drink).
Whether the British weather is doing its usual unpredictable thing, or you just need a couple of hours where you aren’t the main source of entertainment, bring the family down to us for a fun break.
🎟 ADULT COST
▪️1st Game: £8.00
▪️2nd Game: £7.00
▪️3rd Game: £2.99
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER
▪️20th July - 2nd September 2026
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️10am - 6pm
💥THE DEAL
Up to 3 kids bowl FREE with every paying adult. Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm.
🎮 PLUS...
Arcade games, brilliant food deals, and a fully stocked bar (because let's face it, you’ve earned a cold drink).
Whether the British weather is doing its usual unpredictable thing, or you just need a couple of hours where you aren’t the main source of entertainment, bring the family down to us for a fun break.
🎟 ADULT COST
▪️1st Game: £8.00
▪️2nd Game: £7.00
▪️3rd Game: £2.99
🎟 HOW TO BOOK
☎️ Phone: 01582 47 27 27
Lanes get booked up fast on weekdays, so get ahead of the game!
🌸 Shefford Maze 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page incase of any last minute closures.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM OPENING TIMES
▪️Open every Sunday, Monday, Fridays & Bank Holidays during school holidays 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM OPENING TIMES
▪️Open every Sunday, Monday, Fridays & Bank Holidays during school holidays 2026.
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🩸Blood and Bone Exhibition 2026 - North Herefordshire Museum
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🩸Blood and Bone Exhibition - Back by popular demand, this eye-catching inflatable sculpture installation was enjoyed by thousands of visitors when it was originally shown at the Museum in 2019.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️4th July - 20th September 2026
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am -4.30pm
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️4th July - 20th September 2026
▪️Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am -4.30pm
▪️Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm
ℹ️ ABOUT
Artists have taken direct inspiration from the cells and microscopic organisms that live inside our bodies, constructing large-scale, playful structures designed to spark curiosity and visual excitement.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can crawl through, listen to, and touch larger-than-life structures, including giant breathing tunnels and sensory caves that mimic internal organs, blood cells, and bone structures. The installation combines unique textures and ambient sounds to provide an accessible learning experience for all ages.
Packed with captivating features and interactive elements for children, ‘Blood and Bone’ offers an exciting biological adventure that makes for a memorable, educational day out for the whole family.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
No booking required
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY/FACILITIES/DOGS
ℹ️ ABOUT
Artists have taken direct inspiration from the cells and microscopic organisms that live inside our bodies, constructing large-scale, playful structures designed to spark curiosity and visual excitement.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can crawl through, listen to, and touch larger-than-life structures, including giant breathing tunnels and sensory caves that mimic internal organs, blood cells, and bone structures. The installation combines unique textures and ambient sounds to provide an accessible learning experience for all ages.
Packed with captivating features and interactive elements for children, ‘Blood and Bone’ offers an exciting biological adventure that makes for a memorable, educational day out for the whole family.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
No booking required
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY/FACILITIES/DOGS
🎨 Sip and Paint - The Crown, Flitwick
Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 19:30 Price: £2.50
🎨 Friday 24th July 2026 is our ever popular monthly Sip & Paint at The Crown, Flitwick for adults.
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Gather up some friends and come and join us for some drinks and a paint! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun!
🎟 COST
All painting stuff provided - just £2.50 for each item you paint!
ℹ️ BOOK A SPACE:
These are really popular nights so suggest getting in touch and booking your space or come down early!
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Gather up some friends and come and join us for some drinks and a paint! We aren't talking works of art here - just Friday night fun!
🎟 COST
All painting stuff provided - just £2.50 for each item you paint!
ℹ️ BOOK A SPACE:
These are really popular nights so suggest getting in touch and booking your space or come down early!
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
