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😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
✍️ 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
📍 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
🤩 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
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
📆 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
🌸 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
🐐 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.
🏴 St Georges Day 2026 - Northampton
Time: 11:00 - 14:30
💃 EVENT DETAILS
Expect free children's activities and family fun! Drop by for themed crafts, face painting and colouring, storytelling on a heritage red bus, plus Morris Dancing performances and a brass band.
🐲 MEET ST GEORGE & HIS DRAGON
Kids can meet St George and his giant, friendly dragon and follow the Notable Northamptonian's trail around the town (available on the day).
🗺 TRAIL MAP
Visit the website to download your trail map.
🎷 Bedford Band Spring Concert - April 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
Come along, bring a picnic and enjoy some live music provided by:
▪️At 12pm - Ukuele Bedford
▪️At 2.30pm - Sax's Cool
😋 FOOD AVAILABLE
The Pavilion will be open during your visit if you wish to purchase a tasty treat.
This event is proudly sponsored by Bedford Summer Sessions
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information please contact events@bedford.gov.uk
🎉 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
⛪️ 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
🌸 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
😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
✍️ 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
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September
🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044
🚘 Cars & Coffee 2026 - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
😎 EVENT DETAILS
Join us at The Olde Water Mill, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire for a Sunday filled with Automotive machines, delicious coffee, food and awesome vibes.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a coffee lover, or just looking for a fun time, this event is for you.
Come and check out some awesome cars, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, and grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
Don’t miss out on this epic gathering of automotive and caffeine enthusiasts
🎟️ SHOW VEHICLES MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
All Show vehicles will need to register to gain access to the event. Classic / Modified / Performance cars welcome. Display Vehicles that are not registered prior to the event will be at risk of not entering the event due to limited space. You can register here.
🅿️ PUBLIC PARKING
Public parking available at the venue.
Parking is on gravel.
ℹ️ Important Information:
Rules to make sure event runs smoothly:
🚫 No engine pops and bangs
🚫 No loud music
🚗 Drive responsibly in the local area
⏩ On-site speed limit: 5mph
🚶 Respect marked areas and keep the venue clean
👮♂️ Respect marshals and the site
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😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
✍️ 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
⛪️ 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
