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🦖 Marston Stay & Play for 0-5 year olds
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🧸 Free flow play at Marston Stay and Play Group for babies and toddlers at Marston Moretaine Village Hall.
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes or cancellations
🫧 With different themes every week. Singing and bubbles at the end of each session.
🗓 WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open all through the holidays too.
Keep an eye on the FB via the event link for any changes.
▪️Monday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday's: 10:00 - 11:30
▪️Friday's: 10:00 - 11:30
COST - PAY AS YOU GO:
🔸️Child & 1 adult: £5.00
🔸️Extra child: £1
🔸️Extra adult: £1
REFRESHMENTS
☕️ Tea & coffee available
🍪 Juice & a biscuit (for little ones)
🥓 Bacon Rolls - £1.50
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep an eye on the Facebook page via the event link incase of any changes or cancellations
💥🎳 Tenpin Tuesday - Tenpin
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 22:00
🎳 Tenpin Tuesday at Milton Keynes.
Who doesn’t love a deal? You’ll love our Tenpin Tuesday offer with an incredible saving of:
Who doesn’t love a deal? You’ll love our Tenpin Tuesday offer with an incredible saving of:
💥 50% off bowling and selected drinks every Tuesday!
🕙 WHAT TIME?
Available all day from 10am - 10pm & after 6pm in the school holidays.
🕙 WHAT TIME?
Available all day from 10am - 10pm & after 6pm in the school holidays.
Bring your family and friends down to your local Tenpin to enjoy low cost bowling with the added bonus of savings on your drinks too. Spend some quality time together with family and friends and create happy memories. Do you have what it takes to become the King or Queen of bowling.
🎮 OTHER THINGS TO DO
There are arcades and a pool table.
The fun doesn't end there though with 2 exclusive karaoke rooms, a laser tag arena, and 4 escape rooms all vying for your attention.
🍻 SELECTED 50% OFF DRINK OFFERS
💷 COST PER GAME
▪️Junior price (upto 16 years): £4.00
▪️Adult price £4.75
🅿️ Be sure to put your car registration number into the system at Tenpin so you don't incur a fine.
✅️ ONLINE BOOKING VIA THE EVENT LINK
Don‘t miss out on any of our bowling offers by booking ahead online to secure your lane at the location of Milton Keynes.
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✨️ Early Years Tuesdays - Biggleswade Baptist Church
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
✨️ Biggleswade Baptist Church: Early Years Tuesdays. All sessions are free and no booking is needed.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
ℹ️ ABOUT
Looking for a welcoming space to connect, play, and grow with your little ones? Join us every Tuesday during term time for a trio of free, friendly sessions designed for parents, carers, and children in their early years.
☕ Early Years Play Café
▪️Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Who’s it for? All pre-school children
Details: A relaxed, playful environment where little ones can explore and make friends while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
Note: No booking required, but space is limited.
🤝 Pals – Life & Faith Group
▪️Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Who’s it for? Parents and carers
Details: A thoughtful space to share life, faith, and friendship. Come as you are—whether you're curious, questioning, or just need a moment of connection.
👶 Baby Group
▪️Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Who’s it for? Pre-walkers only
Details: Gentle, nurturing time for babies and their grown-ups. A chance to bond, chat, and support each other through the early days.
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧 For more info, contact Ellen at: ellen@bbchurch.org.uk
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Tuesday 16 September 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
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.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️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 £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre, Shortstown
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre, Kempston
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.
▪️AGES:
▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎳 Strike up some midweek fun at GObowling in Dunstable.
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
Whether you’re looking to practice your game or just get together with friends. Take a break from the daily grind and join us at GObowling to unwind and reconnect with friends.
ℹ️ BOOKING
ℹ️ BOOKING
Please note: This offer is not valid during school holidays.
🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🖍 Free under 5's crafty Tots at Flitwick Library.
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
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🧒 360 Play Parent and Toddler Fayre, Milton Keynes - September 2025
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🧒 Join 360 for our annual Parent and Toddler Fayre event this September 2025.
💥 Enjoy discounted entry to the centre and browse through various stall holders and enjoy all the usual fun and play at the same time!
🕘 TIME
Toddler fayre start time is 9:30am untill 2:00pm.Tickets are free to enter.
💳 AFTER 2PM ADMISSION APPLIES
After 2:00pm General admission tickets must be purchased.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: Free
▪️Toddler: Free
▪️Booking fee: £1.50
✅️ BOOKING NEEDED
You can book tickets via the event link.
💥 Enjoy discounted entry to the centre and browse through various stall holders and enjoy all the usual fun and play at the same time!
🕘 TIME
Toddler fayre start time is 9:30am untill 2:00pm.Tickets are free to enter.
💳 AFTER 2PM ADMISSION APPLIES
After 2:00pm General admission tickets must be purchased.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult: Free
▪️Toddler: Free
▪️Booking fee: £1.50
✅️ BOOKING NEEDED
You can book tickets via the event link.
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🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.
🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September
🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.
👨👩👧👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.
🚶♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
👩🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120
🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.
👨👩👧👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.
🚶♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
👩🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120
🤸♂️SEND soft play - Snakes & Ladders in Dunstable
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 16:15 - 18:15 Price: £5.00
Dedicated play sessions for children with special educational needs
▪️AGES: 0 - 12
😍 At Snakes & Ladders in Dunstable, we like to provide inclusive playing experiences for youngsters. We know that some children can find the hustle and bustle of softplay intimidating at first. This is why we offer special sessions that are aimed at children who may have special educational needs or disabilities.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions run on Wednesdays 16:15pm -18:15pm during term time.
✨️ FACILITIES
The facilities on offer at Snakes & Ladders are designed to encourage children to play, explore and test their limits at their own pace.
Our sessions, dedicated to children aged 0-12 years with special educational needs or disabilities provide a relaxed atmosphere where families can connect. Disabled parking is available on all of our sites
🤩 WHAT'S NEW?
Step into a world of imagination at Snakes & Ladders with our exciting Role Play Village in Dunstable —a brand-new experience designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and provide endless fun for all little explorers!
With 10 interactive play zones, children can become whoever they dream to be
✉️ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
A valid DLA letter must be shown on arrival.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £5 PER CHILD
£5 per child (including 1 accompanying adult)
Additional adults will be charged at our normal off-peak rate. There must be at least one SEN/D child per booking. You can book via the event link. When booking tickets scroll down to Send sessions for the Dunstable location.
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 1 Years Old. (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Adult: £3.80
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 2-4 Years Old. (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling 5-12 Years Old (With Additional Adult): £5.00
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling Under 12 Months. (With Additional Adult): £3.80
▪️SEND Session Additional Sibling Under 12 Months. No Additional Adult: £0.00
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you require further details or advice regarding the suitability of our facilities or accessibility, please call or e-mail your local site.
☎️ Phone: 01582 660111
📧 Email: dunstable@snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Wednesday 17 September 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
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.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️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 £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.
💖 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.
💖 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:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
⭐️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.
ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563
☎️ 01234 589563
🎳 Midweek Bowling Offer - £10 for 3 games - GoBowling
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎳 Strike up some midweek fun at GObowling in Dunstable.
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
🎉 ABOUT THE OFFER
Enjoy 3 games of bowling for only £10 from Tuesday to Thursday from midday till close – that’s less than £3.50 a game!
Whether you’re looking to practice your game or just get together with friends. Take a break from the daily grind and join us at GObowling to unwind and reconnect with friends.
ℹ️ BOOKING
ℹ️ BOOKING
Please note: This offer is not valid during school holidays.
🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.
🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September
🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.
👨👩👧👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.
🚶♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
👩🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120
🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.
👨👩👧👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.
🚶♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
👩🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120
🎠 Autumn Time For Tots 2025 - Wicksteed Park
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎠 Looking for a fun and exciting day out for your little ones during the week? Time for Tots Takeover at Wicksteed Park is the place to be!
🗓 SEPTEMBER 2025 DATES
September 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us at Wicksteed Park for the Time for Tots takeover every Thursday and Friday during term time!
Get your little ones outdoors to explore our most popular toddler rides for little ones to enjoy at Time for Tots! Whilst you’re here, why not come join us in a nature or craft activity or say hello to Wicky Bear during his park walkabouts!
🎠 RIDES OPEN INCLUDE
Astroslide, Carousel, Pig ‘N Putt (Crazy Golf), Roundabout, Meerkat Manor, Wicksteed Railway and Wicky’s Farmyard. Rides and attractions will be open from 10am until 4pm.
🎟 WRISTBAND COST
Wristbands are £10 per person online and £12 on the day, with children under 0.9m free with a paying adult. £3 individual ride tickets will also be available to purchase.
🤸♂️ WICKY PLAY FACTORY - £2 PER CHILD
Make your day even better by visiting Wicky's Play Factory with our autumn Time for Tots deal! Children can explore this exciting soft play for only £2 per child when you book on the day. All you need to do is show up at the Play Factory with your Time for Tots wristbands. Please note that this is on a first come first served basis and you may not be able to enter if the soft play is at full capacity.
Don’t miss out Time for Tots, book your wristbands online NOW!
🅿️ PARKING
Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
🎟 T&C and BOOKING
Please check our terms and conditions before booking. You can book via the event link.
🗓 SEPTEMBER 2025 DATES
September 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us at Wicksteed Park for the Time for Tots takeover every Thursday and Friday during term time!
Get your little ones outdoors to explore our most popular toddler rides for little ones to enjoy at Time for Tots! Whilst you’re here, why not come join us in a nature or craft activity or say hello to Wicky Bear during his park walkabouts!
🎠 RIDES OPEN INCLUDE
Astroslide, Carousel, Pig ‘N Putt (Crazy Golf), Roundabout, Meerkat Manor, Wicksteed Railway and Wicky’s Farmyard. Rides and attractions will be open from 10am until 4pm.
🎟 WRISTBAND COST
Wristbands are £10 per person online and £12 on the day, with children under 0.9m free with a paying adult. £3 individual ride tickets will also be available to purchase.
🤸♂️ WICKY PLAY FACTORY - £2 PER CHILD
Make your day even better by visiting Wicky's Play Factory with our autumn Time for Tots deal! Children can explore this exciting soft play for only £2 per child when you book on the day. All you need to do is show up at the Play Factory with your Time for Tots wristbands. Please note that this is on a first come first served basis and you may not be able to enter if the soft play is at full capacity.
Don’t miss out Time for Tots, book your wristbands online NOW!
🅿️ PARKING
Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
🎟 T&C and BOOKING
Please check our terms and conditions before booking. You can book via the event link.
🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.
That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thu 18 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 25 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 02 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 09 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 16 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 23 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 30 Oct 2025
👩🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🕙 A CHOICE OF TIMES
▪️10:00am - 10:50am
▪️11:00am - 11:50am
🎟 TICKETS:
(Book via the event link)
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults.
That’s why our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thu 18 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 25 Sept 2025
▪️Thu 02 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 09 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 16 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 23 Oct 2025
▪️Thu 30 Oct 2025
👩🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.
📍WHERE/WHEN IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday at 10am (Winter) or 10am and 11am (Summer).
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
👶 AGE: Under 5's
🕙 A CHOICE OF TIMES
▪️10:00am - 10:50am
▪️11:00am - 11:50am
🎟 TICKETS:
(Book via the event link)
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults.
Related Deals
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Thursday 18 September 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
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.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 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 £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
Related Deals & Blogs
📖 Wild in Wellies - Transport Tales - Ampthill Park - Free
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:40
📚 Wild in Wellies is back this September 2025 with a brand-new free adventure for little ones and their grown-ups in Ampthill Park! Our exciting, creative outdoor escapades combine singing and movement as we explore the joy of creative storytelling.
▪️AGES: 1 - 4
🕙 SESSION TIMES
▪️SESSION ONE: 10AM - 10:40AM
▪️SESSION TWO: 11AM - 11:40AM
Beep, Beep! Buckle up and get busy with a brr-illiant transport themed tots session with Su. With cars, buses, trains and more to explore, you can expect full throttle fun to ignite imaginations this Autumn.
▪️PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed for children who are walking. Please meet us at Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite The Coffee Lodge). Buggys/Strollers can be left at the Performance Area - we will ensure these are secure. We won't be going too far, but our adventure won't be pram friendly. We believe Wild in Wellies fun can be had outdoors whatever the weather, but if the weather conditions are particularly bad, we will contact you with alternative details for the session.
🎟 BOOKING - FREE
Please book only one time slot, you can do this via the event link.
▪️AGES: 1 - 4
🕙 SESSION TIMES
▪️SESSION ONE: 10AM - 10:40AM
▪️SESSION TWO: 11AM - 11:40AM
Beep, Beep! Buckle up and get busy with a brr-illiant transport themed tots session with Su. With cars, buses, trains and more to explore, you can expect full throttle fun to ignite imaginations this Autumn.
▪️PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed for children who are walking. Please meet us at Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite The Coffee Lodge). Buggys/Strollers can be left at the Performance Area - we will ensure these are secure. We won't be going too far, but our adventure won't be pram friendly. We believe Wild in Wellies fun can be had outdoors whatever the weather, but if the weather conditions are particularly bad, we will contact you with alternative details for the session.
🎟 BOOKING - FREE
Please book only one time slot, you can do this via the event link.
🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
⭐A fun group for children with SEND and their Parents and Carers. Explore our wonderful Children’s Centre in Flitwick while spending time with other parents/carers and young children who have additional needs.
✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm
▪️AGES: 12 & Under
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm
▪️AGES: 12 & Under
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk