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🌸 Shefford Maze 2026
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page incase of any last minute closures.
🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.
▪️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
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🚂 Riverside Miniature Railway, St Neots will be reopening on Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm (Weather permitting).
🗓 OPENING TIMES
The railway opens to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer season from Easter to October and Wednesday’s throughout the Cambridgeshire school summer holiday. Other dates may be added dependent on membership availability.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
The railway opens to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer season from Easter to October and Wednesday’s throughout the Cambridgeshire school summer holiday. Other dates may be added dependent on membership availability.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️Tickets: £1.50
▪️Under 2: Free
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sunday's
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Play parks
✅️ Scenic walks by a river
✅️ Picnic location
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.
🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.
☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.
🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.
🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.
☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.
🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428
🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.
🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day
🔥 Happy hour prices
▪️Large rides £2.50
▪️Children's rides £2
▪️Dodgems £3 per car
(other attractions may vary)
💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car
(Other attractions may vary)
🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish
🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day
🔥 Happy hour prices
▪️Large rides £2.50
▪️Children's rides £2
▪️Dodgems £3 per car
(other attractions may vary)
💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car
(Other attractions may vary)
Related Deals
💥 £1 Flim: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Odeon Millton Keynes Stadium
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 09:50 Price: £1.00
💥 BIG screen family adventures for as little as £1* at The Odeon at Milton Keynes Stadium.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April
📽 ABOUT THE FILM
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy- adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
To reserve your space, choose the number and type of tickets you want and then click on the wheelchair spaces in the seating plan. If you need help with your booking, please contact our Disability and Accessibility Helpline. Find out more.
🎟 TICKET COST: £1.00
You can book tickets on the Odeon website via the event link.
🎪 Circus Cortex, April 2026 - Hertfordshire Showground
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 13:00
🎪 Step into the world of BIZZZAR, where gravity is optional, laughter is mandatory, and every moment defies expectation at Hertfordshire Showground.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Friday 17th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2PM & 5PM
▪️Sunday 19th April: 1PM & 4PM
(The show lasts 1hr 45 mins)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is no ordinary circus. BIZZZAR is a wild, high voltage mash up of comedy chaos, jaw dropping stunts, and kaleidoscopic visuals that burst across the stage like a firework finale. One minute you are gasping at daredevil acrobatics, the next you are doubled over in laughter from absurd antics and physical comedy turned up to eleven.
Each act is louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last. It is colourful, it is chaotic, it is utterly unmissable.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
We have a separate ground level entrance for wheelchairs.
We want everyone to come and enjoy our show. If you need assistance then we are here to help. Please ring the Box Office if you need help on the day, this way we can make sure that there is someone on hand to assist you.
Wheelchair spaces are limited and need to be booked via the Box Office.
All wheelchair users must book prior to attending and must arrive 30 minutes before the show.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £10.00 PP
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 02038 160295
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 16th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Friday 17th April: 5PM & 7:30PM
(Tickets all £10)
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2PM & 5PM
▪️Sunday 19th April: 1PM & 4PM
(The show lasts 1hr 45 mins)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This is no ordinary circus. BIZZZAR is a wild, high voltage mash up of comedy chaos, jaw dropping stunts, and kaleidoscopic visuals that burst across the stage like a firework finale. One minute you are gasping at daredevil acrobatics, the next you are doubled over in laughter from absurd antics and physical comedy turned up to eleven.
Each act is louder, bolder, and more unpredictable than the last. It is colourful, it is chaotic, it is utterly unmissable.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
We have a separate ground level entrance for wheelchairs.
We want everyone to come and enjoy our show. If you need assistance then we are here to help. Please ring the Box Office if you need help on the day, this way we can make sure that there is someone on hand to assist you.
Wheelchair spaces are limited and need to be booked via the Box Office.
All wheelchair users must book prior to attending and must arrive 30 minutes before the show.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £10.00 PP
You can book tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 02038 160295
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair 2026 - Goldington Green, Bedford
Sunday 19 April 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this April 2026 in Bedford. We’re back and kicking off the new season with fun-filled Easter celebrations at Gumbles Amusements!
▪️AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
Join us at Goldington Green, Bedford for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round — the perfect way to keep little ones entertained over the Easter holidays!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
▪️Saturday 11th April
▪️Sunday 12th April
🗓 EXTENDED DATES UPDATED
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET PRICES - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
▪️AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
Join us at Goldington Green, Bedford for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round — the perfect way to keep little ones entertained over the Easter holidays!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
▪️Saturday 11th April
▪️Sunday 12th April
🗓 EXTENDED DATES UPDATED
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Sunday 19th April
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET PRICES - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
• Price Freeze 2026!
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
Related Deals
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.
▪️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
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🌳 Faery Trail 2026 - Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertfordshire
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🌿 As the woodland wakes up, the Fairies of Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertfordshire have returned to their secret village.
🗓 FAERY TRAIL 2026 DATES
Every weekend from 14th March – 26th April(Excluding 18th/19th April).
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
We invite your little explorers to wander through the budding ancient trees, solve enchanted riddles, and discover tiny, intricate homes hidden among the spring blossoms.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Ready to make a spring wish? Book your adventure now via the event link.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: Free
🗓 FAERY TRAIL 2026 DATES
Every weekend from 14th March – 26th April(Excluding 18th/19th April).
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
We invite your little explorers to wander through the budding ancient trees, solve enchanted riddles, and discover tiny, intricate homes hidden among the spring blossoms.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Ready to make a spring wish? Book your adventure now via the event link.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: Free
🎉 The Heart of Marston Family Fun Day April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🎉 The Heart of Marston Family Fun Day is on Saturday 25th April 2026 from 11am - 3pm. Free entry. We have so many great stalls and activities booked - and for the first year ever we've finally managed to book a caricaturist - Femi Adetunji.
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 ORC Catering 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!
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 ORC Catering 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
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🏴 A Victorian-themed market is coming to Luton town centre for this year’s free St George’s Day celebrations on Saturday 25th April 2026.
📆 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.
📆 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.
🎉 Leighton Buzzard Town Mayor's Spring Fair 2026
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🐐🌸 Get ready for some adorable visitors at the Town Mayor’s Spring Fair at Page's Park, Leighton Buzzard this Saturday 25th April 2026!
🐐 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!
🐐 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
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 14:30
🏴 Celebrate St George's Day in Northampton Market Sqaure on Saturday 25th April 2026.
💃 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.
💃 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.
🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar
Sunday 26 April 2026
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.
Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene. Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.
▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION
▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
🌸 Shefford Maze 2026
Sunday 26 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page incase of any last minute closures.
🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed
♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Sunday 26 April 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:45
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.
▪️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
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Sunday 26 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
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