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๐ Stockwood Living History Festival 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 11:00
๐ Stockwood Living History Festival 2025. Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton where we journey through time as history comes alive.
๐ DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 30th August - 11:00am
โช๏ธSunday 31st August - 11:00am
๐ DATES & TIMES
โช๏ธSaturday 30th August - 11:00am
โช๏ธSunday 31st August - 11:00am
โช๏ธAge Guidance: Suitable for All
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. Thereโs lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free โHistorical Nonsenseโ craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
๐ WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
๐ TICKETS COST:
โช๏ธยฃ7 (inc. booking fee)
โช๏ธยฃ21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
๐ WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
๐ TICKETS COST:
โช๏ธยฃ7 (inc. booking fee)
โช๏ธยฃ21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
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๐ FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 03 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
๐ Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ Moot Hall Museum - Elstow
Saturday 06 September 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
๐ Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit the delightful village of Elstow, Bedfordshire.
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
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๐ณ Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 07 September 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
โ๏ธ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
๐ก The Ripper Files - Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Tuesday 09 September 2025
Time: 19:30
๐ฉ Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatreโฆ
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
๐โโ๏ธAnyone wishing to leave the auditorium during the performance as a consequence of excessive fright or terror is respectfully requested not to do so in the middle of a โmurderโ!
๐ฑ JACKโS BACKโฆ
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
๐ก The Ripper Files - Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 19:30
๐ฉ Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatreโฆ
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
๐โโ๏ธAnyone wishing to leave the auditorium during the performance as a consequence of excessive fright or terror is respectfully requested not to do so in the middle of a โmurderโ!
๐ฑ JACKโS BACKโฆ
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
๐ FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
๐ Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ก The Ripper Files - Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Thursday 11 September 2025
๐ฉ Showing at The Gordon Craig Theatreโฆ
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents a spine-tingling whodunnitโฆ
THE RIPPER FILES! Based on the worldโs most famous case.
DATES & TIMES:
โช๏ธTuesday 9 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธWednesday 10 September, 2025 - 19:30
โช๏ธThursday 11 September, 2025 - 14:30 & 19:30
๐ช๐ฉธEVENT DETAILS
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but thereโs one fact only the Ripper himself will knowโฆ
CHARLES WILLIAM LESTRANGE was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when THE AUTUMN OF TERROR, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.
Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by SAMUEL EDWARDS, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edwardโs โclose friendโ Miss ELSIE FORDHAM, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880โs.
๐โโ๏ธAnyone wishing to leave the auditorium during the performance as a consequence of excessive fright or terror is respectfully requested not to do so in the middle of a โmurderโ!
๐ฑ JACKโS BACKโฆ
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
AND HE JUST CANโT WAIT TO PLAY!
โฟ๏ธ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Phone the box office to enquire.
โ๏ธ BOX OFFICE: 01438 363200
๐ TICKET PRICE
โช๏ธStandard: ยฃ24
โช๏ธApplause Members: ยฃ3 off opening night
Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller โ complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).
๐ Moot Hall Museum - Elstow
Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
๐ Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit the delightful village of Elstow, Bedfordshire.
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
Related Deals
๐ Pitstone Green Museum Opening Day 2025
Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
๐ Are you Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Look no further!
๐ WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
โญ๏ธRain or shine, we're open!
โญ๏ธBrowse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
โญ๏ธEnjoy a range of entertainment.
โญ๏ธRefreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
๐ ฟ๏ธ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
๐ถ DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
๐ ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ10
โช๏ธConcessions: ยฃ8
โช๏ธChild (5-16): ยฃ4
โช๏ธUnder 5: FREE
๐ WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
โญ๏ธRain or shine, we're open!
โญ๏ธBrowse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
โญ๏ธEnjoy a range of entertainment.
โญ๏ธRefreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
๐ ฟ๏ธ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
๐ถ DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
โฟ๏ธ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
๐ ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
โช๏ธAdult: ยฃ10
โช๏ธConcessions: ยฃ8
โช๏ธChild (5-16): ยฃ4
โช๏ธUnder 5: FREE
โช๏ธFamily (1 Adult + 3 Children): ยฃ17
โช๏ธFamily (2 Adults + 3 Children): ยฃ27
โช๏ธFamily (2 Adults + 3 Children): ยฃ27
โช๏ธEntry for Carers of disabled visitors: FREE
๐ 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
โช๏ธEaster Monday 21st April
โช๏ธEarly May bank holiday Monday 5th May
โช๏ธSpring bank holiday Monday 26th May
โช๏ธSunday 8th June
โช๏ธSunday 13th July
โช๏ธSunday August 10th
โช๏ธSummer bank holiday Monday 25th August
โช๏ธSunday 14th September
โช๏ธSunday 12th October
โ๏ธ Phone: 07973 154170
๐ง Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
๐ 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
โช๏ธEaster Monday 21st April
โช๏ธEarly May bank holiday Monday 5th May
โช๏ธSpring bank holiday Monday 26th May
โช๏ธSunday 8th June
โช๏ธSunday 13th July
โช๏ธSunday August 10th
โช๏ธSummer bank holiday Monday 25th August
โช๏ธSunday 14th September
โช๏ธSunday 12th October
โ๏ธ Phone: 07973 154170
๐ง Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller โ complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).
๐ณ Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
โ๏ธ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
๐๐ฅ Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: ยฃ22.50
๐ Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring at The Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard.
๐ผ WHAT TO EXPECT
โญ๏ธ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
โญ๏ธ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
โญ๏ธ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
๐ฅ MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
๐คฉ BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
๐๐ FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
๐ TICKETS COST: ยฃ22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
๐ Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
โช๏ธWed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
โช๏ธWed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
โช๏ธWed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
โช๏ธWed 18th June 7.30pm - Monetโs Cat
โช๏ธWed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
โช๏ธWed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
โช๏ธWed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
โช๏ธWed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
โช๏ธWed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
๐ผ WHAT TO EXPECT
โญ๏ธ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
โญ๏ธ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
โญ๏ธ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
๐ฅ MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
๐คฉ BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
๐๐ FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
๐ TICKETS COST: ยฃ22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
๐ Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
โช๏ธWed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
โช๏ธWed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
โช๏ธWed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
โช๏ธWed 18th June 7.30pm - Monetโs Cat
โช๏ธWed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
โช๏ธWed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
โช๏ธWed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
โช๏ธWed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
โช๏ธWed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
๐ FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
๐ Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ Moot Hall Museum - Elstow
Saturday 20 September 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
๐ Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit the delightful village of Elstow, Bedfordshire.
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
๐ OPENING TIMES
โช๏ธApril - October
โช๏ธOpen Saturdays only
โช๏ธ1pm - 4pm
โ
๐ MOOT HALL
Wander onto the village green and discover Moot Hall - a registered Ancient Monument. This delightful 15th century timber-framed building is unique, being the only known combined manor courthouse & market hall to have been built in Britain by a nunnery.
As well as Bunyan-related items, Moot Hall houses a collection of 17th century furniture and various small exhibitions, including beautiful Bedfordshire lace-making. (Which you can purchase here.) Moot Hall is run by a small team of volunteers, all of whom are knowledgeable about its history, so don't hesitate to ask them questions.
โช๏ธPLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.
๐ท ADMISSION
There is no admission fee for individuals and families. Instead, we invite you to leave a donation, at the end of your visit, for whatever amount you feel your visit was worth.
โ
๐ค WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
โBring the family, perhaps have a picnic on the green. Follow that with a stroll around the ancient timber-framed buildings on Elstow's High Street and the Abbey church and ruins of the former Benedictine nunnery. Then round off your visit with a cuppa at the delightful Elstow Tea Garden or at Elstow Post Office's Cottage Tea Room or the Red Lion Pub (A Sizzling pub).
โฟ๏ธ DISABLED ACCESS
There is one parking space at Moot Hall exclusively reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access to the upper floor of Moot Hall is via a flight of fairly steep stairs but there is a chair-lift. There are some raised beams in the downstairs floor which you will need to be able to step over and one bay may not be accessible to wider wheelchairs. Sorry, but Moot is, after all, an authentic medieval building!
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARKING
โThere is a small car park adjacent to Moot Hall - only for people visiting the museum. - and this may be accessed from Church End. There are also three spaces in a small lay-by on Church End, opposite Moot Hall. Also at the Abbey Church, which is at the western end of Church End, and a large car park at The Red Lion Pub.
โ๏ธ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889
๐ณ Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 21 September 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
โ๏ธ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
โน๏ธ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
๐ณ THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
๐ถ ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times โ many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
๐ง OPENING TIMES
๐ธ๏ธMill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
๐ธ๏ธMilling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
๐ 2025 OPENING DATES
โช๏ธJune: 8th, 22nd, 29th
โช๏ธJuly: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
โช๏ธAugust: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
โช๏ธSeptember: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
โช๏ธOctober: 19th
๐ ฟ๏ธ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
โ๏ธ Telephone: 01462 734541
๐ง Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
๐ Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival 2025 - Ampthill
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
๐ Join us at Redborne School in Ampthill on Sunday 21st September 2025 for a fun, family friendly, buzzing day of beekeeping discovery!
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and helping pollinators thrive โ perfect for all ages.
Whether youโre a seasoned beekeeper, or a curious newcomer, thereโs something for everyone.
๐ LIVE BEES!
You can experience live honey bees up close in an observation hive. This unique set up allows visitors to safely view bees at work, including the queen bee and her workers and learn about their fascinating world.
Discover beekeeping equipment and how itโs used, explore beehives and suit up like a real beekeeper.
๐ฏ FREE HONEY TASTING
Did you know that honey flavours vary from hive to hive, flower type and season? Well nowโs your chance to taste a wide variety of different honeys from Bedfordshire Beekeepers. Visit our honey tasting and sales tables, sample the different honeys and see for yourselves.
๐คฉ HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
โจ๏ธ Candle rolling โ make your own beeswax candle
โจ๏ธ Apple pressing with Paul, making tasty fresh apple juice.
โจ๏ธ Free childrenโs crafts and honey bee temporary tattoos.
โจ๏ธ Meet the Beekeepers
Beekeepers love chatting about their favourite subject! Experienced Bedfordshire beekeepers will be on hand all day to answer your questions. They can also give advice on getting started with beekeeping, about Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association and training offered.
๐ฃ ENJOY FASCINATING TALKS
โช๏ธSo you want to be a beekeeper?
โช๏ธAll about bees and how to make your garden bee-friendly
And for those budding and more seasoned beekeepers
โช๏ธBee pheremones by Paul Verrier
โช๏ธDead bees dont buzz! By Roger Patterson
โช๏ธA look into the honey sommelier's mind by Peter Lewis and Helen Rogers (honey tasting like the experts)
๐คฉ WHAT ELSE?
Plus get an exclusive peek behind the usually closed doors of our honey show, where experts will be evaluating locally crafted honey to national standards.
๐ DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS
โ๏ธ Hot drinks: When you get thirsty............... Wooden Hill Coffee is on hand providing tasty drinks including their own unique blends of delicious fair-trade roasted coffee, excellent tea by the Tea Division, rich hot chocolate, chai and other refreshments. Did you know that for every 100kg of coffee they sell they plant a tree at Marston Vale Forest Centre?
๐ Pizza: And when you feel peckish......... Pecoro Wood Fired Pizza will be providing their fabulous freshly baked pizzas made from quality ingredients โ yum! All made on site in their traditional wood fired oven. Thereโs plenty of options to choose from including Margherita, Diavola - salami, vegetarian, Bergamo - red onion and goats cheese plus Reggio โ gorgonzola, Nduja and spicy honey.
๐ฆ Ice-cream: For those with a sweet tooth โ and who of us donโt..............we have Willen Ice Cream joining us. Gorgeous hand crafted artisan ice cream with a impressive range of flavours, youโll be going back for seconds, or even thirds!
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the bees and the honey, stay for the food and drinks โ itโs a perfect day out for nature lovers, families and anyone curious about the world of bees!
We look forward to you joining us on the day.
๐LOCATION
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โน๏ธ CONTACT INFORMATION
๐ง Email: events@bedsbka.org.uk
๐คฉ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and helping pollinators thrive โ perfect for all ages.
Whether youโre a seasoned beekeeper, or a curious newcomer, thereโs something for everyone.
๐ LIVE BEES!
You can experience live honey bees up close in an observation hive. This unique set up allows visitors to safely view bees at work, including the queen bee and her workers and learn about their fascinating world.
Discover beekeeping equipment and how itโs used, explore beehives and suit up like a real beekeeper.
๐ฏ FREE HONEY TASTING
Did you know that honey flavours vary from hive to hive, flower type and season? Well nowโs your chance to taste a wide variety of different honeys from Bedfordshire Beekeepers. Visit our honey tasting and sales tables, sample the different honeys and see for yourselves.
๐คฉ HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
โจ๏ธ Candle rolling โ make your own beeswax candle
โจ๏ธ Apple pressing with Paul, making tasty fresh apple juice.
โจ๏ธ Free childrenโs crafts and honey bee temporary tattoos.
โจ๏ธ Meet the Beekeepers
Beekeepers love chatting about their favourite subject! Experienced Bedfordshire beekeepers will be on hand all day to answer your questions. They can also give advice on getting started with beekeeping, about Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association and training offered.
๐ฃ ENJOY FASCINATING TALKS
โช๏ธSo you want to be a beekeeper?
โช๏ธAll about bees and how to make your garden bee-friendly
And for those budding and more seasoned beekeepers
โช๏ธBee pheremones by Paul Verrier
โช๏ธDead bees dont buzz! By Roger Patterson
โช๏ธA look into the honey sommelier's mind by Peter Lewis and Helen Rogers (honey tasting like the experts)
๐คฉ WHAT ELSE?
Plus get an exclusive peek behind the usually closed doors of our honey show, where experts will be evaluating locally crafted honey to national standards.
๐ DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS
โ๏ธ Hot drinks: When you get thirsty............... Wooden Hill Coffee is on hand providing tasty drinks including their own unique blends of delicious fair-trade roasted coffee, excellent tea by the Tea Division, rich hot chocolate, chai and other refreshments. Did you know that for every 100kg of coffee they sell they plant a tree at Marston Vale Forest Centre?
๐ Pizza: And when you feel peckish......... Pecoro Wood Fired Pizza will be providing their fabulous freshly baked pizzas made from quality ingredients โ yum! All made on site in their traditional wood fired oven. Thereโs plenty of options to choose from including Margherita, Diavola - salami, vegetarian, Bergamo - red onion and goats cheese plus Reggio โ gorgonzola, Nduja and spicy honey.
๐ฆ Ice-cream: For those with a sweet tooth โ and who of us donโt..............we have Willen Ice Cream joining us. Gorgeous hand crafted artisan ice cream with a impressive range of flavours, youโll be going back for seconds, or even thirds!
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง FREE ENTRY, EVERYONE WELCOME
Come for the bees and the honey, stay for the food and drinks โ itโs a perfect day out for nature lovers, families and anyone curious about the world of bees!
We look forward to you joining us on the day.
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โน๏ธ CONTACT INFORMATION
๐ง Email: events@bedsbka.org.uk
๐ FREE Valuation Day - Woburn
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
๐ Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
๐ TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm
๐ FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.
๐ท Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.
Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Sunday 28 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller โ complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ 2025 OPENING DAYS
โช๏ธMay 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
โช๏ธJune 29th
โช๏ธJuly 27th
โช๏ธAugust 31st
โช๏ธSeptember 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
โญ๏ธ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
โญ๏ธ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
โญ๏ธ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time โ so you may have to wait.
โญ๏ธ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
โญ๏ธ There are no toilet facilities available.
๐ซ ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
๐ ฟ๏ธ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).