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💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!
🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm
🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦
👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
☎️ 01234 589563
💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!
🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm
🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦
💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!
🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm
🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦
🌄 May Day Dance 2026 - Ampthill Great Park
Time: 05:15
📖 HISTORY OF KATHERINE'S CROSS
The Katherine cross is a memorial to Katherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII. It stands in the grounds of Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire, England, on the site of a since demolished castle, Ampthill Castle, in which Katherine was confined in 1533.
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💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!
🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm
🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦
🎉 Maulden Fun Day 2026 - Maulden Baptist Church
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
👨👩👧👧 EVENT DETAILS
Both events are FREE to attend! Come along and enjoy games, fun challenges with prizes, a BBQ, and much more.
We’d love to see you there—bring your friends and family!
📍 Maulden Fun Day - Maulden Baptist Church
🗓 Saturday 2nd May 2026
⏰ 12–3pm
📍 Flitwick Fun Day - King's Church
🗓 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 12–3pm
🎉 Open Day at The Bedford Arms, Oakley - 2nd May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍺 FREE beer*
🍔 FREE food*
🎶 Live music
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎸 Live performance from Rhythm Junction
*While stocks last (but don’t worry, there’s lots)
🎉 COME AND SEE THE BEDFORD ARMS...
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes—refreshing the pub, upgrading the kitchen, renovating the garden, and building an amazing team… and now it’s time to show it off! Bring your friends, family, and come meet the team—let’s make it a day to remember!
📍 ADDRESS
Bedford Arms, 57 High Street, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RH
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thebedfordarmsoakley.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 822280
🌐 Website: The Bedford Arms
🛹 Wigmore Valley Park Skatepark Jam - May 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
📍WHEN & WHERE?
▪️Saturday 2 May 2026: 11am - 3pm
▪️Wigmore Valley Park, Luton, LU2 9JB
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A family-friendly day with plenty of prizes to be won, so bring your board, scooter, or bike and get involved.
✨️ Music
✨️ Pro Rider Demos
✨️ Open Competitions
✨️ Stacks of Prizes
What's on:
🎀 A ribbon‑cutting ceremony
🛹 Skate Jam with Maverick Skateparks (all ages & levels welcome)
🎨 Children’s arts & crafts
🎶 Music & carnival costumes with UK Centre for Carnival Arts
☕ Refreshments available at the Royal Voluntary Service kiosk
🌳 The rest of the park will also be open as usual to enjoy and explore
🫶 Shoutout to Luton Rising and our incredible sponsors for backing the local scene.
⛳️ Free Open Day - Alderwickbury Park Golf Club
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎈 Bouncy castle & games
🎨 Face painting
🔥 BBQ on the terrace
🍦 Ice cream van
🎉 Plus competitions, prizes and even free golf on the Short Course. Bring your friends and family and make a day of it.
🎟 TICKETS- FREE
You can book free tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 760112
🚣♀️ Marsworth Floating Market - Bank Holiday Weekend 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Grand Union Canal is coming alive with a vibrant row of trading boats. Whether you’re a local or just looking for a beautiful bank holiday stroll, come and discover the unique charm of a market that floats!
✨ What’s Waiting for You?
Follow the towpath to find a treasure trove of floating boutiques. Our traders have something for every member of the family:
😋 Delicious Eats: Grab a snack or a treat from our food boats.
💎 Crystals & Sparkle: Stunning stones and mystical finds.
🎨 Art & Handmade Gifts: Unique pieces you won't find on the high street.
🏡 Homeware: Beautiful, handcrafted items for your nest.
🐕 Pet Friendly: Bring your furry friends for a lovely waterside walk!
🌿 Why Visit?
Marsworth is famous for its breathtaking views and wildlife. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the fresh spring air, watch the boats pass through the locks, and support small independent businesses.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
This is a free-entry, outdoor event. It’s a great way to get the kids outside and experience the history of our historic waterways!
📍WHERE?
Location: Grand Union Canal Towpath (Reservoir side, between Lock 39 and Lock 40)
▪️Address: Marsworth, Tring, Bucks, HP23 4LJ
🚒 17th St.Neots Fire Engine Pull 2026 - The Cambridgeshire Hunter Pub
Time: 13:00 - 18:30
Come along for a brilliant community day out in support of an incredibly worthwhile cause. Expect a feel-good atmosphere, live music, fundraising fun and plenty of reasons to stay for the afternoon.
Whether you’re heading along to cheer everyone on, enjoy the entertainment or support the fundraising, this is a fantastic way to help Burn Camps continue their amazing work with young burns survivors.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Music from DJ Steve Matzk (2.30pm - 6.30pm
▪️ Fire Engine Pull
▪️ Charity BBQ
▪️ Raffle prizes
▪️ Charity auction from 5pm
💛 ABOUT BURN CAMPS CHARITY
Burn Camps Charity was established to fund and organise residential camps and day events for young burns survivors, regardless of the severity of burn, ethnic or religious background.
The charity is run entirely on a voluntary basis, with no government funding and no wages paid to members or volunteers. That means every penny donated goes directly towards organising and running these special camps and day events for children and young people.
Our childhood is short enough and every child should have the opportunity to enjoy these years.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
📧 Email: burncamps@outlook.com
⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🅿️ 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
💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!
🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm
🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦
🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🚣♀️ Marsworth Floating Market - Bank Holiday Weekend 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Grand Union Canal is coming alive with a vibrant row of trading boats. Whether you’re a local or just looking for a beautiful bank holiday stroll, come and discover the unique charm of a market that floats!
✨ What’s Waiting for You?
Follow the towpath to find a treasure trove of floating boutiques. Our traders have something for every member of the family:
😋 Delicious Eats: Grab a snack or a treat from our food boats.
💎 Crystals & Sparkle: Stunning stones and mystical finds.
🎨 Art & Handmade Gifts: Unique pieces you won't find on the high street.
🏡 Homeware: Beautiful, handcrafted items for your nest.
🐕 Pet Friendly: Bring your furry friends for a lovely waterside walk!
🌿 Why Visit?
Marsworth is famous for its breathtaking views and wildlife. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the fresh spring air, watch the boats pass through the locks, and support small independent businesses.
✅️ FREE ENTRY
This is a free-entry, outdoor event. It’s a great way to get the kids outside and experience the history of our historic waterways!
📍WHERE?
Location: Grand Union Canal Towpath (Reservoir side, between Lock 39 and Lock 40)
▪️Address: Marsworth, Tring, Bucks, HP23 4LJ
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Dive into a delightful day of local creativity, featuring handmade crafts, fresh flowers and locally baked treats. Browse stalls bursting with unique finds and enjoy the festive atmosphere as we kick off spring in style.
Bring along your friends and family for a day of shopping and community cheer.
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🌸 Ickwell Green May Day Festival 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
📍IN NORTHILL
May Day 2026 celebrations start in the car park of The Crown Public House, Northill.
▪️11.30 am - Morris Men dance.
▪️12.45 pm - Children assemble with their decorated hoops.
▪️1 pm - The judging of the decorated hoops takes place. The procession is assembled.
▪️1.30 pm - The procession leaves for Ickwell Green - a half mile walk down the village road. This road is closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the procession.
📍AT ICKWELL GREEN
A selection of stalls, refreshments and entertainments are available opposite the Maypole arena from 10 am onwards.
🪑 Seating: Seats in the arena are available from 12 noon. Adults £2, Children under 16 £1.
👑 Crowning: 2 pm Crowning of the 2026 May Queen, followed by dancing by children and adults from within the Parish.
🅿️ FACILITIES
Car parking and toilets are available and there is disabled car parking close to the arena in Ickwell.
💦 Bennett's Splash Park Opens May 2026!
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2026 DATES
▪️4th May - 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 Page.
🍕 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.
🦆The Big Duck Race - Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00
▪️Starts at 12pm
▪️Duck Race at 1pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Outside Music
✨️ Outside childrens games
✨️ Find the mini ducks
📢 STALLS HOLDERS WANTED
We’re looking for traders to join our Furzton Lakes Big Duck Race event! Perfect for crafts, gifts & more! Message on the Facebook page to secure your spot!
ℹ️ FURZTON LAKE HUNGRY HORSE PUB
To view the menu or book a table, you can check out their website here.
☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
