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🌱 Autumn Foraging With Tapas Tasters - Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
🌱 Immerse yourself learning about wild edibles using all your senses on this outdoor course. at Tiddenfoot, Leighton Buzzard - 3 tapas included!
▪️AGES:
Suitable for adults and families with children over 5.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
A 3 hour course on a circular outdoor walk. We'll be learning how to identify wild edible (and poisonous) plants, about plant families, and munching 3 tapas tasters on the way.
Mostly flat walk but one small section of uphill path. Cafe and toilets 5 min walk. Free parking.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult ticket 16+: £41.88
▪️Child ticket under 16: £14.25
▪️AGES:
Suitable for adults and families with children over 5.
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
A 3 hour course on a circular outdoor walk. We'll be learning how to identify wild edible (and poisonous) plants, about plant families, and munching 3 tapas tasters on the way.
Mostly flat walk but one small section of uphill path. Cafe and toilets 5 min walk. Free parking.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult ticket 16+: £41.88
▪️Child ticket under 16: £14.25
⛪️ St Swithuns Church, Sandy Open Day - September 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
⛪️ St Swithuns Church Open will be open from 9am-5pm on Saturday 12th September 2026.
EVENT DETAILS
During the day visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the church, climb the tower (between 10am-2pm), bring children along for our stained glass window craft and friendship bracelet station, visit our pay-what-you-can cafe celebrating the international heritage of our congregation or join a heritage masterclass in traditional skills.
SCHEDULE FOR CLASSES
🧶 11am: Knitting/Crochet for Beginners
🖼 1pm: Art for Beginners
🔔 2pm: Bell Ringing - Come and Try Session
🌸 3pm: Floral Art Workshop
Classes are free to join and donations can be made on the day.
✅️ BOOKING PREFERED
If you would like to join a class please book by:
ℹ️ Booking email:
office@sandyparishchurch.org
ℹ️ Booking website:
ℹ️ Booking website:
♿️ Accessibility details
Our church has a gravel path and the main entrance has a ramp to the main area of the church. Those with accessibility needs may drive up the path to the church door, however parking by the door may not be available on the day. The toilets are down a step in the church rooms, if you require access please let us know and we can open the fire exit on the Rectory side. The church has a mostly smooth, old stone floor which has natural wear causing some unevenness & steps up to the chancel. The Tower is unsuitable for any additional accessibility needs due to it's construction in the 13th century.
⛪️ All Saints Church, Houghton Regis, Heritage Open Day - September 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛪️ Come along and discover the history and heritage of All Saints’ Church in Houghton Regis on Saturday 12th September 2026, 10am – 4pm. With a day of family-friendly activities, church tours and heritage displays.
🏰 The Tower is Open!
Yes – the church tower will be open, weather permitting.
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun & Hands-On Activities
Children’s Heritage Trail:
✨️ Brass rubbings
✨️ Make your own Gothic Arch
✨️ Quiz – match the mason’s tools
✨️ Stained glass window art
✨️ Design your own Knight’s Armour
✨️ Tours of the church
✨️ Heritage displays
✨️ Visit the tomb
☕ Refreshments
There will also be lots of cake, coffee, tea and drinks available during the day.
A lovely opportunity to explore one of Houghton Regis’s historic buildings while enjoying activities for the whole family.
🏰 The Tower is Open!
Yes – the church tower will be open, weather permitting.
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun & Hands-On Activities
Children’s Heritage Trail:
✨️ Brass rubbings
✨️ Make your own Gothic Arch
✨️ Quiz – match the mason’s tools
✨️ Stained glass window art
✨️ Design your own Knight’s Armour
✨️ Tours of the church
✨️ Heritage displays
✨️ Visit the tomb
☕ Refreshments
There will also be lots of cake, coffee, tea and drinks available during the day.
A lovely opportunity to explore one of Houghton Regis’s historic buildings while enjoying activities for the whole family.
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Sunday 13 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
⛪️ Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Free Heritage Open Day - September 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
⛪️ Free Heritage Open Day at Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden on Sunday 13th September 2026, 2pm - 4pm. Free entry, no booking required.
📖 ABOUT....
Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Bedfordshire is regarded as a fine example of one of the first mausoleam to be built in this country with the earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a descendant of the legendary Robbie, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana, Countess of Oxford. The mausoleum, in St Mary's Churchyard, is in the care of Central Bedfordshire Council and is managed by Maulden History Society and Maulden Parochial Church Council.
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The mausoleum is small, but accessible. There are steps down to the crypt which are not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. Facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby church hall.
📍WHERE?
The mausoleum is to be found in St. Mary's Churchyard. Parking is available in the nearby car park.
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
📖 ABOUT....
Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Bedfordshire is regarded as a fine example of one of the first mausoleam to be built in this country with the earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a descendant of the legendary Robbie, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana, Countess of Oxford. The mausoleum, in St Mary's Churchyard, is in the care of Central Bedfordshire Council and is managed by Maulden History Society and Maulden Parochial Church Council.
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The mausoleum is small, but accessible. There are steps down to the crypt which are not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. Facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby church hall.
📍WHERE?
The mausoleum is to be found in St. Mary's Churchyard. Parking is available in the nearby car park.
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
🛡 Medieval Day 2026 - Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🛖 Each year the Abbey holds a medieval open day! This year it will be held on Sunday 13th September 2026.
⚔️ ABOUT...
There will be performances on the medieval play wagon (you can join in!), a medieval encampment, tours of the fourteenth-century pilgrim chapel, medieval combat, music, dancing, food, and much more!
📖 HISTORY OF BRADWELL ABBEY
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nationally it is significant because it contains the greater part of the medieval precinct of a priory, a relatively unusual survival, with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
🛡 MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY
The Medieval Combat Society are pleased to be providing our encampment and displays of combat, archery and medieval dance for this event.
✨️ Have a go at archery
✨️ Sword school
✨️ Plays, music & dancing
✨️ Prowling dragons
✨️ Feasting & Market Stalls
✨️ Drinks at the Tavern Bar
⚱️ ARCHAEOLOGY
Oh, and don’t forget to drop by to see the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project, and their display of Archaeology!
⚔️ ABOUT...
There will be performances on the medieval play wagon (you can join in!), a medieval encampment, tours of the fourteenth-century pilgrim chapel, medieval combat, music, dancing, food, and much more!
📖 HISTORY OF BRADWELL ABBEY
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nationally it is significant because it contains the greater part of the medieval precinct of a priory, a relatively unusual survival, with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
🛡 MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY
The Medieval Combat Society are pleased to be providing our encampment and displays of combat, archery and medieval dance for this event.
✨️ Have a go at archery
✨️ Sword school
✨️ Plays, music & dancing
✨️ Prowling dragons
✨️ Feasting & Market Stalls
✨️ Drinks at the Tavern Bar
⚱️ ARCHAEOLOGY
Oh, and don’t forget to drop by to see the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project, and their display of Archaeology!
🛡 Heritage Day, Medieval Festival 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Saturday 19 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🛡 Join us on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Houghton Hall Park, 10am - 3pm for a free day of history, culture, and discovery as we bring the past to life and celebrate our local community's heritage.
EVENT DETAILS
As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, Houghton Hall Park will open its doors for a fascinating journey through the past – with plenty to see and experience along the way.
⚔️ Watch History Come to Life!
One of this year’s highlights will be our Viking and Saxon Battle Re-enactment, where you can step back in time and witness a dramatic clash between Vikings and Saxons.
Experience the sights and sounds of a rebellion brought to life, with warriors, historic characters and an action-packed re-enactment showcasing what life and conflict could have been like centuries ago.
Discover More of Our Heritage
Throughout the day, visitors can also:
🏛️ Join guided heritage walks– uncover the stories and history of Houghton Hall Park.
🎭 Explore historical re-enactments and displays – meet characters from the past and see history brought to life.
🛠️ Watch traditional craft demonstrations – discover the skills and techniques of times gone by.
📖 Uncover hidden stories – learn about the people, places and events that have helped shape our community.
✅️ FREE – everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a local resident, or simply looking for an exciting day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, step back in time and experience history like never before!
EVENT DETAILS
As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, Houghton Hall Park will open its doors for a fascinating journey through the past – with plenty to see and experience along the way.
⚔️ Watch History Come to Life!
One of this year’s highlights will be our Viking and Saxon Battle Re-enactment, where you can step back in time and witness a dramatic clash between Vikings and Saxons.
Experience the sights and sounds of a rebellion brought to life, with warriors, historic characters and an action-packed re-enactment showcasing what life and conflict could have been like centuries ago.
Discover More of Our Heritage
Throughout the day, visitors can also:
🏛️ Join guided heritage walks– uncover the stories and history of Houghton Hall Park.
🎭 Explore historical re-enactments and displays – meet characters from the past and see history brought to life.
🛠️ Watch traditional craft demonstrations – discover the skills and techniques of times gone by.
📖 Uncover hidden stories – learn about the people, places and events that have helped shape our community.
✅️ FREE – everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a local resident, or simply looking for an exciting day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, step back in time and experience history like never before!
🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.
🗓 2026 DATES:
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September
🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044
⚙️ 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
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Sunday 25 October 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