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🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️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.
▪️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
🎫 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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🐮 May Half Term Fun 2026 at Ardeley Farm, Hertfordshire (camping options)
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Come and enjoy a full day of family activities at Church Farm, Ardeley from 23rd–31st May 2026.
✨ Included in your Farm Day Pass:
• New Rabbit Walkway
• Woodland Play
• Teddy Bear Hunt
• Meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats & more!
⭐ Extra Experiences:
• Egg Collecting*
• Goat Walking Experience*
(*Pre-book online)
☕ Farm Café & Shop Open Daily Breakfasts, lunches & teas served all day.
⛺️ STAY THE NIGHT (OPTIONAL)
Camping, glamping cabins & bell tents available. Click here for more info.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £5.95
▪️Under 2s go FREE
▪️Book tickets in advance via thr event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01438 861 447
📧 Email: info@churchfarmardeley.co.uk
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+) - £11.00/ £10.00
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) - £5.50 / £5.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.
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🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
▪️Saturday: 9 am to 4pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am to 4pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Zoo animals
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
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🚂 🐶 Meet Chase at Leighton Buzzard Railway - May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:40
Looking for something fun to do with the family during May half-term? Well we’ve got a week made for you; two-train days, mid week services and a visit from Chase!
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a six mile return journey from Pages Park behind one of our 100 year old steam locomotives!
Explore the historic Stonehenge Works, with its industrial heritage, children’s play area, craft shop, and light refreshments.
At Pages Park, visit a real Engine Shed, browse our shop, and treat yourself to delicious food and drink from Curiositea Rooms.
🗓 2026 DATES
💙 Sunday 24th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
💙 Monday 25th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
❤️ Wednesday 27th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
❤️ Thursday 28th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
🐶 Sunday 31st May - a special Paw Patrol themed day, with a visit from CHASE!
(10:00am - 4:40pm)
🐶 SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
Join us on Sunday 31st May as we welcome CHASE from Paw Patrol to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, where after an exhilerating non-stop train ride, everyone’s favourite police pup will be waiting to meet you and your family at intervals throughout the day. Book here.
♿️ Accessible information
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Check out prices and availability on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 2026 open days are:
▪️31st May
▪️14th June
▪️28th June
▪️12th July
▪️26th July
Can you help?
If you would like to drive or guard a train, or help in support roles on Sundays please let us know. secretary@riversiderailway.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £1.50
▪️Under 2's: Free
(Well behaved dogs on leads travel free of charge)
🎠 £10 Wristbands Wacky Wednesday's - Wicksteed Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
Join us on the 3rd, 17th and 24th of June 2026 from 10am until 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a spin on the Carousel, play a round of crazy golf or experience the beautiful landscapes of the park from the train.
Attractions open for Wicky Wednesdays are Wicksteed Park Railway, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig N Putt crazy golf, Carousel, Heritage Toy Roundabout and Cups and Saucers.
You can also collect a spotter’s sheet from the Gift Shop and return it for the chance to be entered into a prize draw for a complimentary return visit.
🐻 MEET & GREET
At 12pm on Wicky Wednesday you can meet Wicky Bear at 12pm outside the Ice Cream Parlour, or as he walks about the park.
🎟 WRISTBAND COST
Wristbands are £10 per person, with £3.50 individual tickets available to purchase on the day. Children under 0.9m can experience the joy of Wicky Wednesdays for free with a paying accompanying adult. Book online.
ℹ️ MORE INFO
You can read about accessibility here.
Want to know more, read FAQ here.
🅿️ PARKING
Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org
💥 2 Kids Eat Free* - Maypole Farm, Kempston
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Every Friday after 3pm
▪️Until the 3rd of July 2026
🧒 ABOUT
Let your little sunshines run wild in our free indoor play areas with a free kids' main and a scoop of ice cream, while you treat yourself to a delicious carvery.
Plus, you can enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every paying adult, so you can save and everyone gets stuck in with family fun at Farmhouse.
🍽 KIDS MEALS
This offer entitles you to two free Junior Carvery or Pick ‘n’ Mix small mains (Omega-3 Fish Fingers/Chicken Nuggets/2oz Beef Burger/Pork Sausages/Chilli/ Tomato Pasta) and ice-cream scoop from the Kids' Menu with the purchase of an main meal from the main menu, or standard or vegetarian carvery.
This offer is valid for children under 12 years.
One adult main entitles you to two children’s mains, two adult mains entitles you to four children’s mains. Valid for up to 4 adults and 8 children. Please read all the other terms and conditions on the website via the event link.
✅️ Indoor play area
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Blue badge Parking
✅️ Baby changing
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out the event link to direct you to the website.
ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone: 01234 857218
🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.
🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
🐞 Batford Springs Nature Day 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🌳 EVENT DETAILS
Guided tours, river dipping, bug hunting, trails and hands on activities.
There will also be live music by Abbie Gathard, Reverbs and Hanging Bandits.
Look out for delicious refreshment vans on the day: pizza by BB Pizza and drinks by Bubbly Bar!
📍LOCATION
Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, near the Marquis Lane Play Area
✅️ COST - FREE
Entrance is free and this event is perfect for families, nature lovers and curious explorers!
🚂 Summerfield Miniature Railway 2026 - Haynes
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
🧒 360 Toddler Fayre & Free Play 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
We hope to see you all on site, diving into our community and supporting all local and loved busines, plus enjoy the attractions for free.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE + BOOKING FEE
Booking fee is £1.95. FREE entry untill 2pm for ALL ages. You can book through the event link below. Pass holders do not need to book.
💥 2 Kids Eat Free* - Maypole Farm, Kempston
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Every Friday after 3pm
▪️Until the 3rd of July 2026
🧒 ABOUT
Let your little sunshines run wild in our free indoor play areas with a free kids' main and a scoop of ice cream, while you treat yourself to a delicious carvery.
Plus, you can enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every paying adult, so you can save and everyone gets stuck in with family fun at Farmhouse.
🍽 KIDS MEALS
This offer entitles you to two free Junior Carvery or Pick ‘n’ Mix small mains (Omega-3 Fish Fingers/Chicken Nuggets/2oz Beef Burger/Pork Sausages/Chilli/ Tomato Pasta) and ice-cream scoop from the Kids' Menu with the purchase of an main meal from the main menu, or standard or vegetarian carvery.
This offer is valid for children under 12 years.
One adult main entitles you to two children’s mains, two adult mains entitles you to four children’s mains. Valid for up to 4 adults and 8 children. Please read all the other terms and conditions on the website via the event link.
✅️ Indoor play area
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Blue badge Parking
✅️ Baby changing
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out the event link to direct you to the website.
ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone: 01234 857218
🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 2026 open days are:
▪️31st May
▪️14th June
▪️28th June
▪️12th July
▪️26th July
Can you help?
If you would like to drive or guard a train, or help in support roles on Sundays please let us know. secretary@riversiderailway.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £1.50
▪️Under 2's: Free
(Well behaved dogs on leads travel free of charge)
🎠 £10 Wristbands Wacky Wednesday's - Wicksteed Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
Join us on the 3rd, 17th and 24th of June 2026 from 10am until 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a spin on the Carousel, play a round of crazy golf or experience the beautiful landscapes of the park from the train.
Attractions open for Wicky Wednesdays are Wicksteed Park Railway, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig N Putt crazy golf, Carousel, Heritage Toy Roundabout and Cups and Saucers.
You can also collect a spotter’s sheet from the Gift Shop and return it for the chance to be entered into a prize draw for a complimentary return visit.
🐻 MEET & GREET
At 12pm on Wicky Wednesday you can meet Wicky Bear at 12pm outside the Ice Cream Parlour, or as he walks about the park.
🎟 WRISTBAND COST
Wristbands are £10 per person, with £3.50 individual tickets available to purchase on the day. Children under 0.9m can experience the joy of Wicky Wednesdays for free with a paying accompanying adult. Book online.
ℹ️ MORE INFO
You can read about accessibility here.
Want to know more, read FAQ here.
🅿️ PARKING
Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org
💥 2 Kids Eat Free* - Maypole Farm, Kempston
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Every Friday after 3pm
▪️Until the 3rd of July 2026
🧒 ABOUT
Let your little sunshines run wild in our free indoor play areas with a free kids' main and a scoop of ice cream, while you treat yourself to a delicious carvery.
Plus, you can enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every paying adult, so you can save and everyone gets stuck in with family fun at Farmhouse.
🍽 KIDS MEALS
This offer entitles you to two free Junior Carvery or Pick ‘n’ Mix small mains (Omega-3 Fish Fingers/Chicken Nuggets/2oz Beef Burger/Pork Sausages/Chilli/ Tomato Pasta) and ice-cream scoop from the Kids' Menu with the purchase of an main meal from the main menu, or standard or vegetarian carvery.
This offer is valid for children under 12 years.
One adult main entitles you to two children’s mains, two adult mains entitles you to four children’s mains. Valid for up to 4 adults and 8 children. Please read all the other terms and conditions on the website via the event link.
✅️ Indoor play area
✅️ Wheelchair friendly
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Blue badge Parking
✅️ Baby changing
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out the event link to direct you to the website.
ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone: 01234 857218
🎠 Adults Go FREE at Gullivers Land, Milton Keynes - Father’s Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
ℹ️ DETAILS
🎟 TICKETS
You can book tickets vis the event link
🐐 Dad's Go FREE at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckinghmshire
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
👨 DADS GO FREE
Our Dads Go Free promotion will run from Friday 19th June to Sunday 21st June 2026.
Head down to the farm with Dad for animal adventures and outdoor fun in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside.
ℹ️ OFFER DETAILS
Dad's and Grandad's go FREE from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June 2026 with code:
💥DADSGOFREE26 (enter at checkout when booking tickets online).
▪️Non-members: 1 free adult ticket with a full paying child ticket. Under 1's tickets are not eligible.
▪️Members: 1 free adult ticket per booking.
Don't miss out on:
- ✨️Animal Barn
- ✨️Wildlife Zone
- ✨️Deer Meadow - new for 2025!
- ✨️Creature Corner
- ✨️Outdoor paddocks
- ✨️Chicken Walkthrough
- ✨️Goat Walkthrough
Our farm park offers oodles of free-range fun with;
- ⭐️Pedal Go Karts
- ⭐️Bouncy Pillows
- ⭐️Adventure Playgrounds
- ⭐️Sand & Water Play Zone
- ⭐️Indoor Soft Play
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard Adult: From £10.00 to £15.95
▪️Standard Child: From £10.00 to £15.95
▪️Standard Toddler: From £5.00 to £7.98
▪️Standard Under 1’s: Free
▪️Carer: Free
(Use code: DADSGOFREE26)
🎠 Adults Go FREE at Gullivers Land, Milton Keynes - Father’s Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
ℹ️ DETAILS
🎟 TICKETS
You can book tickets vis the event link
