✨️ Ashton Square Day 2026 - Dunstable

Saturday 15 August 2026

Ashton Square, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Dunstable LU6 3HA

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🎉 Join us for a fantastic day out at Ashton Square, Dunstable as Middle Row Market returns from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM! With something for all ages, it’s the perfect way to spend Saturday 15th August 2026.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore a vibrant mix of traders offering delicious food, unique gifts, and more, all set within a lively and welcoming community atmosphere.

🎤✨ Live Performances All Day!
Our stage will be buzzing with live entertainment throughout the day, bringing great energy, music, and performances for everyone to enjoy.

▪️10 am - The Square Singers from the Methodist Church
▪️12pm - Buskerteers Choir
▪️1pm - The Salvation Army
▪️2pm - Dancing Stars
▪️3pm - Swing Dance MK

🎮 Step Back in Time at Our FREE Retro Arcade!
Enjoy classic games from the 80s and 90s including Pac-Man, Sonic, Mario, and Space Invaders. Challenge your friends and family, race on our Scalextric slot cars, and show off your moves on our dance games — fun for everyone!

🧸 FREE Soft Play!
Let the little ones burn off some energy in our FREE soft play area, providing a safe and fun space for children to climb, explore, and play.

🎨 FREE Face painting
Plus, keep the little ones entertained with FREE face painting throughout the day.

Bring the whole family, meet friends, and make a day of it at Ashton Square — we’ll see you there!✨

Event Link

Free Entry Adults Craft Fair Family Food/Drink Fun Indoor Outdoor Stalls Family Free Parking Parking Onsite Toilets

🐮 Franklin Summer Craft Fair 2026

Saturday 29 August 2026

Franklins Of Thorncote, Farm Shop, Butchery & The Dairy Cafe, Thorncote Farm, Thorncote Green, Sandy, SG19 1PU

Time: 09:00 - 15:00

🌿 Join us at Franklins this summer for our much-loved Craft Fairs in July and August 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25th July
▪️Saturday 29th August

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a fantastic day out with free entry and something for everyone. Browse a wonderful selection of local craft makers showcasing unique gifts and handmade crafts—perfect for any occasion.

🌭 FOOD & DRINK
Make the most of your visit with our on-site café, relax in our beautiful picnic field, and don’t forget to stop by our Farm Shop and Butchers to pick up everything you need for a delicious weekend BBQ.

🏰 FUN FOR KIDS
There’s fun for the whole family too, with a face painter and bouncy castle (weather permitting). Plus a play area.

👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook blog to give you an idea of what to expect.

Event Link

Free Entry Adults Craft Fair Family Market Outdoor Stalls Walks Attractions Family Dog Friendly

🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026

Sunday 13 September 2026

High St, Berkhamsted HP4 1HU

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🛍 Come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.

🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm and Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.

📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ

🗓 MARKET DATES FOR 2026
(Dates may change)
▪️Sunday April 12th
▪️Sunday May 10th
▪️Sunday June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th
▪️Sunday October 11th
▪️Sunday November 8th
▪️Sunday December 13th