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🐰 Daventry Easter Market 2026

Saturday 11 April 2026

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🐰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 2026
Enjoy a free day out in Daventry Town Centre during the Easter Holidays on
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2026, between 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟯𝗽𝗺.

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
We know school holidays can be tricky (and expensive!), that’s why Daventry Easter Market 2026 will be packed with free, family-friendly fun:

🎈 Face painting
🎈 Easter Trail
🎈 Balloon modelling
🎈 Meet the Easter Bunny
🎈 Craft tent
🎈 Live music

🛍 STALLS
Come along and shop with independent stallholders, exploring unique gifts and crafts or yummy food and drink to tantalise your taste buds.

📍 WHERE?
Daventry High Street, Bowen Square, Foundry Walk & Sheaf Street,

⛔️ ROAD CLOSURES
The High Street and Sheaf Street will be closed on the day and stalls will be spread out along the whole of the High Street, up Sheaf Street, along Foundry Walk and Bowen Square.

🅿️ PARKING
There are various car parks around the town and parking is FREE! (Please check onsite signage for time restrictions)

❗️PLEASE NOTE: Entertainment, activities, stalls and products are subject to change without prior notice.

This market is funded and organised by Daventry Town Council.

🐣 Free Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Emberton Country Park Cafe


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop into our cafe at Emberton Country Park for a fun Easter egg hunting this 2026, and treat yourselves to our fabulous food and beverages! Please note the kitchen closes 60 minutes before the cafe closes.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
28th March - 12th April

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome outside the cafe.

💨 WEATHER PERMITTING
Important Note: Please remember that our opening times may occasionally be adjusted due to weather conditions, which could result in extended hours or early closure. We'll always do our best to keep you updated.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is free entry for vehicles displaying a disabled blue badge permit during the gatehouse opening times and there are reserved blue badge spaces in the main car park, near to the cafe where there is also access to toilet facilities for the disabled.
The main, circular pathway through the park has a hard paved surface that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs for most of the year. However, parts of the path can be wet in winter and after heavy rain.
Emberton Country Park has a  Changing Places toilet, located behind the cafe.

🌳 THINGS TO DO AT EMBERTON COUNTRY PARK
To Find else what else you can do at Emberton Country Park click here.

🅿️ PARKING  - FEES APPLY
Click here for information

ℹ️ CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 712665

🐒 Trail at Tring Natural History Museum - Easter Half Term 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐻‍❄ From floor to ceiling, each one of our galleries is full of surprises, whether it’s a polar bear with a literary past or a flea in a tiny outfit. Come and discover their fascinating stories and pick your own favourite specimen from our displays. Start planning your trip.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday–Sunday
▪️Bank holidays
▪️10:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

👣 TRAIL: £1.50 PAY ON ENTRY
To make the most of your visit our popular gallery trails which can be bought from the museum shop for £1.50. We currently have the ABC trail (under 6), and Walter and his animals (6+) to explore the museum with. You're also welcome to draw in the galleries, with your own pencils, or use ours located past admissions. Come and show us how you get on!

♿️ FACILITIES & ACCESS

🎟 MUSEUM FREE TICKETS
It is advised to book your free tickets in advance for the museum to guarantee you entry. It can get very busy at weekends and half term. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 020 7942 6171

🎲 The More Than Board Games Day! FREE EVENT - Houghton Regis

Saturday 11 April 2026

Time: 14:00 - 20:00

🎲 Join us for a fun, casual and welcoming games day at The Sandringham Hub in Houghton Regis on Saturday 11th April 2026.

▪️AGES:
All ages welcome - under 16's are to be accompanied by an adult at this event.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From gateway board games & social party games, to sneaky social deduction games & thought provoking roleplaying games...we have something for everyone!

~ Huge Games Library!
~ Friendly staff
~ Learn to Play Sessions
~ Competitions & Giveaways
~ Blood On The Clocktower (ticketed)
~ RPG/Games Tables for hire (fees)
~ Geek & Game Vendors
~ Light refreshments provided
~ Accessible venue
~ Free parking
~ Did we mention it's FREE ENTRY!

All profits and donations go towards supporting our not-for-profit games library and running more community events. You can read more about our work at https://morethanboardgames.co.uk

We are More Than Board Games - Making Tabletop Gaming More Accessible

♿️ Access Information:
Stepfree access throughout the entire building. Wheelchair access toilet onsite. Main entrance door, not automatic opening: 74cm - 154cm.Quiet Room door: 90cm.Table height: 72cm & 78cm. Chairs are armless, with padded seats with backrests.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
For more information please contact info@morethanboardgames.co.uk

🐰 Willen Lake Easter Egg Trail 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

👣 Join us for our free Easter trail at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes this 2026 running every day during the Easter holidays.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
28th March - 12th April
▪️10am - 4pm

▪️AGES:
Our trail is most suited to children under 8 years of age but everyone is welcome to take part.

🐰 EVENT DETAILS
Our Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Kids can get creative, get active, and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.

📜 WHERE TO COLLECT THE TRAIL SHEET
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September

🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044 

🐣 Free Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Emberton Country Park Cafe


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop into our cafe at Emberton Country Park for a fun Easter egg hunting this 2026, and treat yourselves to our fabulous food and beverages! Please note the kitchen closes 60 minutes before the cafe closes.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
28th March - 12th April

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome outside the cafe.

💨 WEATHER PERMITTING
Important Note: Please remember that our opening times may occasionally be adjusted due to weather conditions, which could result in extended hours or early closure. We'll always do our best to keep you updated.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is free entry for vehicles displaying a disabled blue badge permit during the gatehouse opening times and there are reserved blue badge spaces in the main car park, near to the cafe where there is also access to toilet facilities for the disabled.
The main, circular pathway through the park has a hard paved surface that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs for most of the year. However, parts of the path can be wet in winter and after heavy rain.
Emberton Country Park has a  Changing Places toilet, located behind the cafe.

🌳 THINGS TO DO AT EMBERTON COUNTRY PARK
To Find else what else you can do at Emberton Country Park click here.

🅿️ PARKING  - FEES APPLY
Click here for information

ℹ️ CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 712665

🐒 Trail at Tring Natural History Museum - Easter Half Term 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐻‍❄ From floor to ceiling, each one of our galleries is full of surprises, whether it’s a polar bear with a literary past or a flea in a tiny outfit. Come and discover their fascinating stories and pick your own favourite specimen from our displays. Start planning your trip.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday–Sunday
▪️Bank holidays
▪️10:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

👣 TRAIL: £1.50 PAY ON ENTRY
To make the most of your visit our popular gallery trails which can be bought from the museum shop for £1.50. We currently have the ABC trail (under 6), and Walter and his animals (6+) to explore the museum with. You're also welcome to draw in the galleries, with your own pencils, or use ours located past admissions. Come and show us how you get on!

♿️ FACILITIES & ACCESS

🎟 MUSEUM FREE TICKETS
It is advised to book your free tickets in advance for the museum to guarantee you entry. It can get very busy at weekends and half term. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 020 7942 6171

🐰 Willen Lake Easter Egg Trail 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

👣 Join us for our free Easter trail at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes this 2026 running every day during the Easter holidays.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
28th March - 12th April
▪️10am - 4pm

▪️AGES:
Our trail is most suited to children under 8 years of age but everyone is welcome to take part.

🐰 EVENT DETAILS
Our Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Kids can get creative, get active, and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.

📜 WHERE TO COLLECT THE TRAIL SHEET
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

♿️ 🏈 Wheelchair Rugby League - University of Bedfordshire, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

♿️🏈 GIVE IT A GO DAY!
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to give Wheelchair Rugby League a try on the 12th April 2026! Disabled or not you can just turn up, 10am - 12pm.


ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our “Give It A Go Day” is an ideal way to come and join us for a free open session where you can get in a chair and see if this incredible sport is something for you!

We encourage anyone of any ability to come along to the Arena Sports Hall at the University of Bedfordshire to see what it’s about.

Whether you are looking for regular exercise, a new social scene or to play competitive sport we have something for everyone!

📍LOCATION
Arena Sports Hall
Polhill Campus
Bedford

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO
For more information, email Adam at Ad_Johnson@ymail.com

⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704. The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.

🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.

🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.

🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance

ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.

🚶‍♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.

🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️
Sunday 12th April 
▪️Sunday 3rd May 
▪️Sunday 7th June 
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August 
▪️Sunday 6th September 

🚘 FREE - Seasons Breakfast Car Meet 2026 - Seasons Garden Centre


Time: 10:30 - 13:30

🚘 Yes it's happening again at Seasons Garden Centre in Wixams on Sunday 12th April 2026.

EVENT DETAILS
✨️ 10:30 am Kick Start
✨️ To support our local businesses
✨️ A great informal get together to socialise with old friends & make new ones.

❓️WHAT TO KNOW
▪️
TOTALLY STATIC FAMILY FRIENDLY 
▪️ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME REGARDLESS OF WEATHER... MEET WILL TAKE PLACE .. 
▪️BRING YOUR DAILYS IF YOU WANT AS THE WHOLE POINT IS TO SOCIALISE & SUPPORT SEASONS .. 

⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry


Time: 12:30 - 17:00

⚙️ Free entry into Stotfold Mill. The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the following dates. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting.

🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.

📖 HISTORY 
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.

ℹ️ FAQ'S: Click here

🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)

🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 734541

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026

Thursday 16 April 2026

Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St George’s Day Market 2026 - Dunstable


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🎉 St. George’s Day Market in Dunstable is on Saturday 18th April 2026 from 9:30 - 3:30pm.

📍 Location:
Middle Row Markets, Dunstable LU6 3SN

FREE Activities
🛡 Free Knights Trial + a goodie bag
🎠 Free Children’s Waltzer
🎲 More Than Board Games – enjoy free tabletop games
🖍 Free crafts for children

🛍 STALLS
Plus, explore our craft & food stalls , the perfect way to celebrate St. George’s Day!

🎉 Bring the whole family for a day of fun, games, and treats!

🏍 Calling All Bikers! Spring Start Up 2026 - Bedford Fire Station


Time: 10:00 - 14:00

🏍 Calling all bikers! You’re invited to our free Spring Start Up event on Sunday 19th April 2026, the perfect way to kick off the riding season.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet fellow bikers, catch live safety demos, and explore stands from our partners and vendors.

We’ve already got some great attendees joining us, including Fire Bikes, Oakley Motorcycle Club, Mental Health Motorbike, and more!

📅 Sunday 19 April 
⏰ 10am – 2pm 
📍 Bedford Fire Station
🏍️ 2 hours free parking at what3words ‘descended.surely.tooth’ 

See you there!

🎉 The Heart of Marston Family Fun Day 2026


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🎉 The Heart of Marston Family Fun Day is on Saturday 25th April 2026 from 11am - 3pm. Free entry. We have so many great stalls and activities booked - and for the first year ever we've finally managed to book a caricaturist - Femi Adetunji.

ACTIVITIES
🔫 Crazy golf, nerf shooting, coconut shy and penalty shoot out thanks to Pete's Activities.
🤸‍♂️ Bungee trampoline and hook-a-duck thanks to Albert & Sherry Smith
🎠 Mini waltzer thanks to Maitiu Geo Green
🤼‍♂️ Inflatables from Sundorne Bouncy Castles including a sumo wrestling ring

WHAT ELSE?
✨️Animal Encounters 
✨️Magic show 
✨️Tappy Toes Bedford

😋 FOOD & DRINK
Laura's Grill; kokoras street food Marston; Elena Mardell at Candy Clouds; Really Awesome Coffee - Milton Keynes; Tapped Mobile Bars LTD; James Ford Ice Cream Van; ORCCatering (OUR MAIN SPONSORS)

🎶 MUSIC
Music provided by GJ DISCO and Laurence Cowley

🎨 FACE PAINTING & TATTOOS
Festival glitter bar by Pick Up A Party UK; Face painting by Sydney Sandever and Beth Cobb-Stark; henna stall by Jas and hair feathers with Zara

STALLS
✨️ The Heart of Marston large second-hand sale and tombola
✨️ Fantastic raffle prizes - largely thanks to dogged determination and hard work from Vicki Louise
✨️ St Mary's Church, Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington and the large Co-op are also joining us with their stall
✨️ A large variety of craft stalls where you'll be able to treat yourself or a loved one to that special gift

🙏 THANK YOU
A huge shout out to ORCCatering and to JMR Heating & Energy for helping to sponsor our event and to Marston Moreteyne Parish Council for allowing us free use of their premises for our event. We are truly grateful!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St George's Day 2026 - Luton


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A Victorian-themed market is coming to Luton town centre for this year’s free St George’s Day celebrations on Saturday 25th April 2026.

📆 Saturday 25 April
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍Market Hill, George Street, Luton

EVENT DETAILS
Head to Market Hill to experience Luton like it was in 1876 – 150 years on since we gained borough status as a town:

🐉 A 12ft tall mechanical dragon
🎶 Street performers including a penny farthing attraction and a magician
⚔️ Costume dress up, crafts, funfair games and much, much more.

This event is headline sponsored by Luton Rising, our airport company. Photo: Luton Heritage Forum.

ℹ️ MORE DETAILS:
For more details click the event link button. 

🌱 Earth Day Plant Sale, April 2026 - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🌱 Celebrate Earth Day at The Higgins in Bedford on Saturday 25th April 2026, 11am - 3pm.

🌸 DETAILS
Find some beautiful home-grown plants for your garden. All proceeds helps support he Higgins Gardens.

👀 HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE HIGGINS BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of this wonderful museum in Bedford.

🎉 Leighton Buzzard Town Mayor's Spring Fair 2026


Time: 11:00 - 14:00

🐐🌸 Get ready for some adorable visitors at the Town Mayor’s Spring Fair at Page's Park, Leighton Buzzard this Saturday 25th April 2026!

🐐 EVENT DETAILS
We’re excited to welcome Animal Edge and their fantastic mobile petting farm.

Come along between 11am – 2pm (with 11am–12pm dedicated to SEND visitors) and meet a friendly goat along with a selection of small animals – perfect for animal lovers of all ages! 

It’s set to be a brilliant day full of family fun, tasty food, and hands-on animal encounters you won’t want to miss!

  • ✨️ Petting Farm
  • ✨️ Fun Dog Show
  • ✨️ A variety of stalls
  • ✨️ Refreshments
  • ✨️ Fun activities for all ages

💷 COST - FREE ENTRY
Small charge for some activities including the farm. Raising money for Freddie & Friends.

🅿️ PARKING 
The Park is accessible from Billington Road, Richmond Road and Weston avenue. Each entrance has a car park. Car parking is also available nearby at The Vynes. Charges may apply.
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