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🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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👋 Hi-de-Hi! – The Square Drama Circle’s 50th Anniversary Show - Dunstable
Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
👋 Hi-de-Hi! comes to Dunstable as The Square Drama Circle celebrates 50 years of community theatre and its landmark 150th production.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
👋 Hi-de-Hi! – The Square Drama Circle’s 50th Anniversary Show - Dunstable
Friday 25 September 2026
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
👋 Hi-de-Hi! comes to Dunstable as The Square Drama Circle celebrates 50 years of community theatre and its landmark 150th production.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
👋 Hi-de-Hi! – The Square Drama Circle’s 50th Anniversary Show - Dunstable
Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
👋 Hi-de-Hi! comes to Dunstable as The Square Drama Circle celebrates 50 years of community theatre and its landmark 150th production.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
🍻 Oktoberfest 2026 - The Bell, Toddington
Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 13:00
🍻 Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest with us at The Bell Toddington on Saturday 26th September 2026, for a fun-filled afternoon of great beer, Bavarian-inspired food, live music and good times with friends and family.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍻 Traditional German beers
🍺 Great beer – German & local
🌭 Delicious Oktoberfest-inspired Bavarian food
🎶 Live music and great tunes all day long
🥳 Steins, smiles, and plenty of fun
👨👩👧👦 Good times with friends & family
🇩🇪 Dressing up is strongly encouraged
Dust off the lederhosen, dirndls and Bavarian hats and get into the Oktoberfest spirit. Whether you’re coming for the beer, the food or just the atmosphere, this is set to be a brilliant day in the heart of Toddington.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Bring your Oktoberfest crew, raise a stein and enjoy a lively local celebration at one of Toddington’s much-loved pubs. Prost!
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍻 Traditional German beers
🍺 Great beer – German & local
🌭 Delicious Oktoberfest-inspired Bavarian food
🎶 Live music and great tunes all day long
🥳 Steins, smiles, and plenty of fun
👨👩👧👦 Good times with friends & family
🇩🇪 Dressing up is strongly encouraged
Dust off the lederhosen, dirndls and Bavarian hats and get into the Oktoberfest spirit. Whether you’re coming for the beer, the food or just the atmosphere, this is set to be a brilliant day in the heart of Toddington.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Bring your Oktoberfest crew, raise a stein and enjoy a lively local celebration at one of Toddington’s much-loved pubs. Prost!
🎥 Outdoor Cinema - Grease - Marston Moretaine
Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 18:00 Price: £6.00
🎥 Outdoor Cinema event on Saturday 26th September 2026 showing Grease on the field behind Marston Moretaine Community Centre.
🕕 TIMES
▪️Food & drink from: 6pm
▪️Film starts: 7pm
❤️ We always try to keep prices low, but have had to pay out for a license to show this and are relying on people being honest in terms of buying a ticket at the 'gate' and not trying to sneak in. Bring blankets & chairs.
🍺 FOOD & DRINK
If you want to bring your own food or soft drink along, you're very welcome, but we will have hot and cold food available to buy as well as a bar.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
We look forward to seeing you there - rain 🌧 or shine ☀️!
🎟 TICKET COST: £6 ON THE GATE
Just turn up!
🕕 TIMES
▪️Food & drink from: 6pm
▪️Film starts: 7pm
❤️ We always try to keep prices low, but have had to pay out for a license to show this and are relying on people being honest in terms of buying a ticket at the 'gate' and not trying to sneak in. Bring blankets & chairs.
🍺 FOOD & DRINK
If you want to bring your own food or soft drink along, you're very welcome, but we will have hot and cold food available to buy as well as a bar.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
We look forward to seeing you there - rain 🌧 or shine ☀️!
🎟 TICKET COST: £6 ON THE GATE
Just turn up!
😱 AmptHell 2026 - Ampthill
Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 15:00 - 22:00
👻 Loved my Ampthill Ghost Walks? Then you know I love a good scary story...
Well now I'm bringing that passion to AmptHELL, Ampthill's first Fright Film Festival at Parkside Hall on Saturday 26 September 2026!
👻 EVENT DETAILS
Ampthill Ghost Walks will be there all day hosting live on-stage interviews with actors, filmmakers and industry professionals between the films, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of horror, TV and cinema.
🎥 FILMS (Age 15+)
🎬 American Werewolf in London
(3pm onwards)
🎬 The Cabin in the Woods
(6.30pm onwards)
🎬 The Tunnel (local horror premiere)
🎤 Live interviews hosted by me, Bryan Bland
Whether you're a scary movie fan, film buff, or been on my Ghost Walks this is a brilliant new event for Ampthill.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
Reserve your places now on Zoinita Cinema website or pay on the day. Spaces are filling fast!
▪️Prices on the door are £8 for a single movie, or £12 for both of them.
Well now I'm bringing that passion to AmptHELL, Ampthill's first Fright Film Festival at Parkside Hall on Saturday 26 September 2026!
👻 EVENT DETAILS
Ampthill Ghost Walks will be there all day hosting live on-stage interviews with actors, filmmakers and industry professionals between the films, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of horror, TV and cinema.
🎥 FILMS (Age 15+)
🎬 American Werewolf in London
(3pm onwards)
🎬 The Cabin in the Woods
(6.30pm onwards)
🎬 The Tunnel (local horror premiere)
🎤 Live interviews hosted by me, Bryan Bland
Whether you're a scary movie fan, film buff, or been on my Ghost Walks this is a brilliant new event for Ampthill.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
Reserve your places now on Zoinita Cinema website or pay on the day. Spaces are filling fast!
▪️Prices on the door are £8 for a single movie, or £12 for both of them.
▪️The afternoon showing opens at 3pm and runs until 6pm
▪️The evening showing is from 6:30pm until 10pm
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
Unlike our normal system, you are reserving admission only, not particular seats or tables. If reserving by email, let us know which showing (matinee, evening, or both). If reserving using the online form, simply select the desired option from the movie menu. There are limited seats for these showings; reserve early to avoid disappointment!
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ Free entry into Stotfold Mill. The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the following dates. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
ℹ️ FAQ'S: Click here
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 734541
The Silence of the Lambs Live at Milton Keynes Theatre - Milton Keynes Theatre
Monday 28 September 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🔪 Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs as it makes its world stage play premiere in 2026.
🗓 PERFORMANCE DATES
▪️Mon 28th September - Sat 3rd October 2026
▪️Evening performances: Mon - Sat at 7.30pm
▪️Matinees: Wed & Sat at 2.30pm
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new production brings one of the most iconic psychological thrillers of all time to the stage. Tense, dark and utterly compelling, it follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she is sent to interview the brilliant but terrifying Dr Hannibal Lecter in the hope that he can help track down serial killer Buffalo Bill.
Another girl is missing and the clock is ticking. But Lecter has plans of his own, and Clarice soon finds herself drawn into a chilling psychological game where every question comes at a cost.
⭐ WHY GO?
THE ICONIC PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER. A WORLD STAGE PREMIERE.
Written by award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Nikolai Foster, this gripping adaptation stars John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE
15+ This production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: From £20.80
Please note: a booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES / CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Box Office: 020 7206 1174
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🗓 PERFORMANCE DATES
▪️Mon 28th September - Sat 3rd October 2026
▪️Evening performances: Mon - Sat at 7.30pm
▪️Matinees: Wed & Sat at 2.30pm
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new production brings one of the most iconic psychological thrillers of all time to the stage. Tense, dark and utterly compelling, it follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she is sent to interview the brilliant but terrifying Dr Hannibal Lecter in the hope that he can help track down serial killer Buffalo Bill.
Another girl is missing and the clock is ticking. But Lecter has plans of his own, and Clarice soon finds herself drawn into a chilling psychological game where every question comes at a cost.
⭐ WHY GO?
THE ICONIC PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER. A WORLD STAGE PREMIERE.
Written by award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Nikolai Foster, this gripping adaptation stars John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE
15+ This production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: From £20.80
Please note: a booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES / CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Box Office: 020 7206 1174
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
The Silence of the Lambs - Milton Keynes Theatre
Monday 28 September 2026
Time: 19:30
🔪 A chilling night at Milton Keynes Theatre awaits as The Silence of the Lambs comes to the stage in a gripping new production packed with suspense, psychological tension and unforgettable performances.
Starring John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Agent Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill, this is set to be a must-see for thriller fans and theatre lovers alike.
🕵️ THE STORY
When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview brilliant psychiatrist and notorious killer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped he can help catch a dangerous serial murderer known as Buffalo Bill. But with another girl missing and time slipping away, Clarice soon finds herself pulled into a disturbing game of minds. The real question is… how close can you get to Hannibal Lecter before he gets inside your head?
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Written by award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Nikolai Foster, this stage adaptation brings the iconic thriller terrifyingly close. Expect edge-of-your-seat drama, intense performances and a dark, atmospheric night out that’s perfect for fans of crime stories and psychological horror.
⭐ REVIEWS
▪️“Partridge is a superlative Lecter” – What’s on Stage
▪️“Gallagher is superb” – East Midlands Reviews
▪️“The standout is Sam Jackson” – The Telegraph
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️Mon 28 Sep – Sat 3 Oct 2026
▪️Mon – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes including interval
⛔️ AGE GUIDANCE: 15+
This production contains disturbing scenes of threats, violence and murder, very strong language, onstage prosthetic human remains, sexual references, sexual harassment and violence, flashing lights, haze and loud noises including gunshots.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £21.50
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
☎️ Accessibility Support & Booking: 03330 095 399
♿️ Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book accessible tickets.
Starring John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Agent Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill, this is set to be a must-see for thriller fans and theatre lovers alike.
🕵️ THE STORY
When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview brilliant psychiatrist and notorious killer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped he can help catch a dangerous serial murderer known as Buffalo Bill. But with another girl missing and time slipping away, Clarice soon finds herself pulled into a disturbing game of minds. The real question is… how close can you get to Hannibal Lecter before he gets inside your head?
🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Written by award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Nikolai Foster, this stage adaptation brings the iconic thriller terrifyingly close. Expect edge-of-your-seat drama, intense performances and a dark, atmospheric night out that’s perfect for fans of crime stories and psychological horror.
⭐ REVIEWS
▪️“Partridge is a superlative Lecter” – What’s on Stage
▪️“Gallagher is superb” – East Midlands Reviews
▪️“The standout is Sam Jackson” – The Telegraph
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️Mon 28 Sep – Sat 3 Oct 2026
▪️Mon – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes including interval
⛔️ AGE GUIDANCE: 15+
This production contains disturbing scenes of threats, violence and murder, very strong language, onstage prosthetic human remains, sexual references, sexual harassment and violence, flashing lights, haze and loud noises including gunshots.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £21.50
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
☎️ Accessibility Support & Booking: 03330 095 399
♿️ Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book accessible tickets.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🎲 Board Games Evening at The White Lion, Dunstable
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
🎲 Join us for our regular Board Games Evening at The White Lion, Dunstable. FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 2nd Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wednesday 16th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wedbesday 30th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
▪️Board Game Library provided, but feel free to bring your own too!
▪️Volunteers on hand to help recommend games, set-up and teach rules,
▪️Wheelchair accessible
▪️Free on-site parking
▪️Dogs & well behaved children welcome
▪️Refreshments available from the bar
This is a free event, booking is not required but it's nice to know numbers in advance :) Reserve a space and let us know you'll be attending here! Donations to our not-for-profit board game library are appreciated to keep these events running!
Hosted by More Than Board Games (Kira & Matt)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@morethanboardgames.co.uk
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 2nd Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wednesday 16th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wedbesday 30th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
▪️Board Game Library provided, but feel free to bring your own too!
▪️Volunteers on hand to help recommend games, set-up and teach rules,
▪️Wheelchair accessible
▪️Free on-site parking
▪️Dogs & well behaved children welcome
▪️Refreshments available from the bar
This is a free event, booking is not required but it's nice to know numbers in advance :) Reserve a space and let us know you'll be attending here! Donations to our not-for-profit board game library are appreciated to keep these events running!
Hosted by More Than Board Games (Kira & Matt)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@morethanboardgames.co.uk
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Lenny Henry: Still At Large - Milton Keynes Theatre
Sunday 04 October 2026
Time: 19:30
🎤 Comedy icon Sir Lenny Henry heads to Milton Keynes Theatre with Still At Large on Sunday 4th October 2026 – and this promises to be a brilliant night of laughs, stories and reflection from one of Britain’s most loved performers.
Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this brand-new live show sees Lenny revisit the experiences that shaped him, while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today.
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
From the unforgettable days of The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello and more recently The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Lenny looks back on the roles, characters and moments that have defined his remarkable career.
Expect big laughs, plenty of heart and a celebration of the many sides of Lenny Henry – the actor, impressionist, comedian, fundraiser and self-described Stand-Up Anecdotalist. If you’re after a top-quality night out packed with humour and personality, this is one to book early.
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️ Sunday 4th October 2026
▪️ 7:30pm
▪️ Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes including interval
🔞 AGE GUIDANCE: 16+
▪️ Under 3s will not be admitted to the venue
▪️ Under 16s must be seated next to an adult aged 18+
🎟 TICKET PRICES: From £41.33
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book accessible tickets.
Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this brand-new live show sees Lenny revisit the experiences that shaped him, while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today.
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
From the unforgettable days of The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello and more recently The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Lenny looks back on the roles, characters and moments that have defined his remarkable career.
Expect big laughs, plenty of heart and a celebration of the many sides of Lenny Henry – the actor, impressionist, comedian, fundraiser and self-described Stand-Up Anecdotalist. If you’re after a top-quality night out packed with humour and personality, this is one to book early.
🗓 DATE & TIME
▪️ Sunday 4th October 2026
▪️ 7:30pm
▪️ Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes including interval
🔞 AGE GUIDANCE: 16+
▪️ Under 3s will not be admitted to the venue
▪️ Under 16s must be seated next to an adult aged 18+
🎟 TICKET PRICES: From £41.33
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book accessible tickets.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Milton Keynes Theatre
Wednesday 07 October 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🔎 THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre this October 2026. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging that promises to be more thrilling than ever.
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Milton Keynes Theatre
Thursday 08 October 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🔎 THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre this October 2026. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging that promises to be more thrilling than ever.
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Milton Keynes Theatre
Friday 09 October 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🔎 THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre this October 2026. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging that promises to be more thrilling than ever.
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
🌘 Pumpkin Nights 2026 - Moggerhanger
Friday 09 October 2026
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🌛 This October 2026, The Zecret Farm, in Moggerhanger are keeping the gates open after dark for three adults-only evenings at The Secret Farm!
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th October
▪️Friday 16th October
▪️Friday 23rd October
🕡 TIME
▪️6:30pm – 10:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and experience the Pumpkin Patch after dark with:
🎃 Evening pumpkin picking
🔥 Fire breather
✨ Stilt walkers & performers
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food
🍻 Licensed bar
🌙 The farm lit up after dark
No set arrival time — your Pumpkin Nights ticket gives you entry anytime from 6:30pm, so come down, grab a drink, pick your pumpkins and enjoy the atmosphere!
Pumpkin Nights is NOT a scare event. Our Secret Farm After Dark scare experience takes place in a completely separate area of the farm. There will be no scare actors, jump scares or anything scary within Pumpkin Nights — so if scares aren’t your thing, you can still come and enjoy the whole evening!
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult (18+): £7.50 per person
You do NOT need to book Secret Farm After Dark to attend Pumpkin Nights. You can book tickets via the event link.
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th October
▪️Friday 16th October
▪️Friday 23rd October
🕡 TIME
▪️6:30pm – 10:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and experience the Pumpkin Patch after dark with:
🎃 Evening pumpkin picking
🔥 Fire breather
✨ Stilt walkers & performers
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food
🍻 Licensed bar
🌙 The farm lit up after dark
No set arrival time — your Pumpkin Nights ticket gives you entry anytime from 6:30pm, so come down, grab a drink, pick your pumpkins and enjoy the atmosphere!
Pumpkin Nights is NOT a scare event. Our Secret Farm After Dark scare experience takes place in a completely separate area of the farm. There will be no scare actors, jump scares or anything scary within Pumpkin Nights — so if scares aren’t your thing, you can still come and enjoy the whole evening!
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult (18+): £7.50 per person
You do NOT need to book Secret Farm After Dark to attend Pumpkin Nights. You can book tickets via the event link.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🔎 THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre this October 2026. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging that promises to be more thrilling than ever.
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
Starring Joe McFadden (The Shawshank Redemption, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Strictly Come Dancing winner 2017) and EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ocean at the End of the Lane) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy, this is set to be one of the must-see theatre events of the autumn.
🗓 DATES & SHOW TIMES
▪️ Tue 6 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026
▪️ Tue – Sat at 7:30pm
▪️ Wed and Sat at 2:30pm
✨ ABOUT THE SHOW
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, pulled into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets much closer to home, forcing Christopher to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and deeply moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time blends the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
⚠️ AGE GUIDANCE: 10+
This production contains strong language, themes of death, family illness and loss, depictions of emotional distress, plus flashing lights and sound effects.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: from £15.60
Note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
🔗 Access Membership Scheme: Register here
🎶 Swing That Music with the Down for the Count All-Stars - Quarry Theatre, Bedford
Friday 16 October 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:15 Price: £28.00
🎶 Join the Down for the Count All-Stars, the UK’s hardest swinging band, for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) – it's time to Swing That Music!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Described as “a breath of fresh air on the swing scene” (Twinwood Festival) Down for the Count’s 10-piece mini big band is regularly found in jazz clubs across the UK and abroad (Ronnie Scott’s London, Le Caveau de la Huchette Paris), at festivals including London Jazz Festival, and on BBC Radio. Now they are bringing the sounds and feels of the best jazz clubs to theatres around the country – with an electrifying show full of incredible energy, musicianship, and their own signature wry wit and humour.
In the band’s updated show for 2026, you’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and original arrangements of jazz standards penned by musicians in the band.
Down for the Count recreate classic tunes from the Swing Era, but this is no mere nostalgia trip – the band perform each song in their own unmistakeable style, breathing new life into the best vintage music. Combine that with the band’s top class instrumental solos, sublime vocal performances, and irresistible warmth and joie de vivre, and you get a show that will leave you feeling uplifted and wanting more.
“Awesome!!!” – Michael Bublé
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard Ticket: £28.00
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
St Peter’s Street public car park is a very short walk from the theatre. Parking is free in the car park and streets after 6pm and all day on Sundays. To book one of our disabled parking spaces, please see our FAQ.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 362269
📧 Email: boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Described as “a breath of fresh air on the swing scene” (Twinwood Festival) Down for the Count’s 10-piece mini big band is regularly found in jazz clubs across the UK and abroad (Ronnie Scott’s London, Le Caveau de la Huchette Paris), at festivals including London Jazz Festival, and on BBC Radio. Now they are bringing the sounds and feels of the best jazz clubs to theatres around the country – with an electrifying show full of incredible energy, musicianship, and their own signature wry wit and humour.
In the band’s updated show for 2026, you’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and original arrangements of jazz standards penned by musicians in the band.
Down for the Count recreate classic tunes from the Swing Era, but this is no mere nostalgia trip – the band perform each song in their own unmistakeable style, breathing new life into the best vintage music. Combine that with the band’s top class instrumental solos, sublime vocal performances, and irresistible warmth and joie de vivre, and you get a show that will leave you feeling uplifted and wanting more.
“Awesome!!!” – Michael Bublé
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard Ticket: £28.00
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
St Peter’s Street public car park is a very short walk from the theatre. Parking is free in the car park and streets after 6pm and all day on Sundays. To book one of our disabled parking spaces, please see our FAQ.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 362269
📧 Email: boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk
🌘 Pumpkin Nights 2026 - Moggerhanger
Friday 16 October 2026
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🌛 This October 2026, The Zecret Farm, in Moggerhanger are keeping the gates open after dark for three adults-only evenings at The Secret Farm!
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th October
▪️Friday 16th October
▪️Friday 23rd October
🕡 TIME
▪️6:30pm – 10:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and experience the Pumpkin Patch after dark with:
🎃 Evening pumpkin picking
🔥 Fire breather
✨ Stilt walkers & performers
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food
🍻 Licensed bar
🌙 The farm lit up after dark
No set arrival time — your Pumpkin Nights ticket gives you entry anytime from 6:30pm, so come down, grab a drink, pick your pumpkins and enjoy the atmosphere!
Pumpkin Nights is NOT a scare event. Our Secret Farm After Dark scare experience takes place in a completely separate area of the farm. There will be no scare actors, jump scares or anything scary within Pumpkin Nights — so if scares aren’t your thing, you can still come and enjoy the whole evening!
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult (18+): £7.50 per person
You do NOT need to book Secret Farm After Dark to attend Pumpkin Nights. You can book tickets via the event link.
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th October
▪️Friday 16th October
▪️Friday 23rd October
🕡 TIME
▪️6:30pm – 10:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and experience the Pumpkin Patch after dark with:
🎃 Evening pumpkin picking
🔥 Fire breather
✨ Stilt walkers & performers
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food
🍻 Licensed bar
🌙 The farm lit up after dark
No set arrival time — your Pumpkin Nights ticket gives you entry anytime from 6:30pm, so come down, grab a drink, pick your pumpkins and enjoy the atmosphere!
Pumpkin Nights is NOT a scare event. Our Secret Farm After Dark scare experience takes place in a completely separate area of the farm. There will be no scare actors, jump scares or anything scary within Pumpkin Nights — so if scares aren’t your thing, you can still come and enjoy the whole evening!
🎟 TICKET COST:
Adult (18+): £7.50 per person
You do NOT need to book Secret Farm After Dark to attend Pumpkin Nights. You can book tickets via the event link.
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