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🏄♀️ Learn to Paddleboard in 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 8+
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+
📅 COURSE DATES
▪️ Tuesday 19th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 26th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 2nd June 2026
▪️ Plus an additional hire session to use at a time that suits you
⏰ TIMINGS: 6.30pm - 8pm each session lasts 90 minutes.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Perfect for beginners, this Level 1 Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard Course is a great way to get on the water, build confidence and learn the basics of one of the UK’s fastest growing watersports. Set on a calm stretch of the River Great Ouse, it’s designed to be accessible for most people, with Grade 0 flat water paddling and expert coaching throughout.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED
▪️ Stand up paddleboard
▪️ SUP paddle
▪️ Buoyancy aid
▪️ Dry bag if needed
▪️ Bank-based briefing
▪️ Professional coaches
▪️ Certification fee
▪️ Activity equipment
▪️ Paddle UK Start Personal Paddling Award
🧥 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
▪️ Waterproofs
▪️ Wetsuit hire
▪️ Drysuit hire
ℹ️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Across the three weeks, you’ll cover everything from getting on the water and finding your balance, to turning, steering, simple river journeys and self-rescue skills. There’s also the chance to progress onto further SUP levels afterwards.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
Wear comfortable clothes such as gym wear, shorts, a t-shirt or wetsuit, plus water shoes or old trainers. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
🎟 TICKET COST: £115 for the full 3-week coached block
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07934 861692
👥 GROUP BOOKINGS
Private and tailored group bookings are also available on the organiser’s website via the event link.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌹 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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🚣♂️ Intro to Kayaking Over 3 Lessons - Kempston Outdoor Centre
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Price: £115.00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 8+
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+
📅 2026 COURSE DATES
▪️ Tuesday 19th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 27th May 2026
▪️ Tuesday 3nd June 2026
▪️ Includes a free additional hire session to practise your skills
⏰ TIMINGS: 6.30pm - 8pm
Each session lasts 90 minutes.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Perfect for beginners, this Level 1 Intro to Kayaking Course is a great way to build confidence on the water and develop your paddling skills with support from professional coaches. The course is Grade 0, meaning it takes place on flat water and should be within most people’s abilities.
Set on a calm stretch of the River Great Ouse, it’s designed to be accessible for most people, with Grade 0 flat water paddling and expert coaching throughout.
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED?
▪️Kayak / craft hire
▪️Paddles
▪️Buoyancy aid
▪️Dry bag if needed
▪️Bank based briefing
▪️Professional coaching
▪️Opportunity to try a variety of kayaks
🎟 TICKET COST: £115 for the full 3-week coached block
ℹ️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Over the 3 weeks, paddlers will cover key introductory skills including forward and backward paddling, turning, steering, support strokes, simple river journeys, capsize drills, self rescue and peer rescue. This course is designed as a stepping stone towards becoming a more confident and independent kayaker.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
Wear comfortable clothing such as gym wear, shorts, a t-shirt or wetsuit, plus water shoes or old trainers. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. Waterproofs, wetsuits and drysuits may also be available on request.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07934 861692
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham
Time: 19:00 - 20:40
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm
💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!
💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.
🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.
♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.
🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford
Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.
🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics
Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.
🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749
💃 Drag Bingo - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 19:00 Price: £15.00
🕖 TIME:
▪️Doors open : 7:00pm
▪️Start time: 7:30pm
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Hosted by the fabulous Sandy Flaps. Expect cheeky humour, lively bingo rounds and plenty of laughs.
All money raised through ticket sales will be going to local charity Blues Foundation.
Why not make a night of it and book a table for dinner before hand? Book a Table
🎟 TICKET COST:
£15pp – All goes to charity the Blues Foundation.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
🙋♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free
*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham
Time: 18:00 - 19:40
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm
💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!
💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.
🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.
♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, charges apply.
🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting
AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.
🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.
💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.
🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30
🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.
☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com
🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
🙋♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free
*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us
🎸 Live Music - The White Hart, Maulden
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday, 23rd May 2026 at The White Hart Maulden
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live performances, electric energy, and the kind of atmosphere that stays with you long after the night is over. Music is from 7pm - 9pm. Limited tables available, so don’t leave it to chance.
ℹ️ BOOK A TABLE
Secure your spot now here.
☎️ Phone: 01525 403404
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🎉 FoodDrunk 2026 - Esquires, Bedford
Time: 13:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
FoodDrunk takes over the indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring a whole host of great bands, great DJs and even better street food - all ages welcome and kick off for lunch at 1pm.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524
🎶 The 2pm Club Daytime Disco - The Hat Factory, Luton
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
▪️AGE: 25+
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Four hours of iconic anthems and pop perfection from the 80s, 90s and 00s - Bon Jovi to Beyonce, Spice Girls to Steps - with night-out energy, confetti cannons, and a room full of people who still know every word.
THE 2PM CLUB works because 2pm on a Saturday means everyone can actually make it. No childcare negotiations. No "I'll see how I feel" messages. One link in the group chat and it's sorted.
Home by 7pm. Still buzzing. Sunday completely yours.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£13.20 or £46.20 for a group of 4 (inc. booking fee)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎸 Live Music - Big 10 Smoke & Grill, Ampthill
Time: 13:00 - 19:00
🎉 Saturday 23rd May 2026
There is a 3 Legged beer race through Ampthill town and we’ve got live music at the Big 10 Smoke & Grill all afternoon in the yard from 1pm - 7pm.
🌸 Peony Flower Picking 2026- Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
💐 EVENT DETAILS
Wander through the fields, choose your favourite blooms, and create your own perfect bunch to take home (extra charge to entry)
Make a full day of it with fun for the whole family:
🚜 Go-karts, mini tractors & balance bikes (included)
🏖️ Sand pit & play areas (included)
🚂 Barrel train rides (£3pp)
🏰 Bouncy castles (£3pp
🍟FOOD & DRINK
Tasty treats from our Dutch kitchen and our farm kitchen serving your favourites.
🎟 ENTRY TICKET COST:
▪️Age 3 and above: £5.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️Book your tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm
🎪 James Richards Circus 2026 - Great Denham
Time: 14:00 - 18:40
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 21st May: 6pm
▪️Friday 22nd May: 7pm
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 2pm & 5pm
💥 THURSDAY 21ST MAY OFFER
All seats £8!
💥 FRIDAY 22ND MAY OFFER
Blue Light Card & Defence Discount Service special offer. For our blue light and Defence discount deals email: info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk
Alternatively the box office opens for the first time at Midday Thursday.
🧒 CHILDREN
We charge children from 2 to 15 yrs of age. Under 2's are free, we do not allocate them a seat as they are required to be seated on parents' lap during the performance.
♿️ DISABLED TICKETS
You need to contact us through our social media or you can email us at info@jamesrichardscircus.co.uk for information and prices
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15.18
▪️Children & Seniors: £10.84
▪️Under 2's are free (but are expected to be seated on parents/guardians lap through out the performance.
