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🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Friday 08 May 2026
Mk Arts Centre Car Park, Great Linford, Off Parklands (st. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 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!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
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.
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🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 10 May 2026
The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane Bedford MK40 3XD

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 
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Free Free Entry Activities Baby/Toddlers Creative Family Fun Indoor Kids Rainy Days History & Heritage Education Accessible Blue Badge Parking Children Family Toilets Wheelchair Friendly

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 28 June 2026
The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane Bedford MK40 3XD

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 
Event Link
Free Free Entry Activities Baby/Toddlers Creative Family Fun Indoor Kids Rainy Days History & Heritage Education Accessible Blue Badge Parking Children Family Toilets Wheelchair Friendly

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 27 September 2026
The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane Bedford MK40 3XD

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 
Event Link