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🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Opening Day 2025


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🚜 Are you Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family?  Look no further!

💚 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
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.

🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.

🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.

🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10   
▪️Concessions:  £8   
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
▪️Family (1 Adult + 3 Children): £17   
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
▪️Entry for Carers of disabled visitors: FREE

🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️
Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June 
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October

☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
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🚍 Biggleswade Vintage Bus Running Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🚍 Vintage buses return to Biggleswade on Sunday 14th September 2025.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Free services will operate to towns and villages around Biggleswade as well as visiting tourist attractions like The Shuttle worth Collection and Jordans Mill.

🗓 TIMETABLE
The timetable can be seen in the photos below.

📍SERVICE 1 FROM BIGGLESWADE BUS STATION A
🚍 Route:
Biggleswade - Old Warden - Southill - Broom - Jordans Mill - Biggleswade

📍SERVICE 2 FROM BIGGLESWADE BUS STATION C
🚍 Route:
Biggleswade - Langford - Henlow - Clifton - Broom - Jordans Mill - Biggleswade

📍 SERVICE 3 FROM BIGGLESWADE BUS STATION C
🚍 Route:
Biggleswade - Jordans Mill - Southill - Shefford - Biggleswade 

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 – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!

🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th


Please be aware
⭐️
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.

⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.

⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.

⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.

🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).

🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025


Time: 12:30 - 17:00

⚙️ 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.

ℹ️ 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.

🌳 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.

🐶 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 – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.

🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️
Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th

🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🚂 Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre 2025 - Shuttleworth


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🚂 The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre is held in the picturesque setting of Old Warden Park, home of the world famous Shuttleworth Collection housed in its own museum. The much photographed Victorian Country House, built by the Shuttleworth family in the late 1870’s, provides a magnificent backdrop for the event.

🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️
Friday 12th September - Sunday 14th September 
▪️09:00 - 17:00

Attracting over 15,000 visitors each year, the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society aims to give an insight into the country life at the turn of the 20th Century when steam was in its hey day. Many working demonstrations are taking place wherever you may care to roam on the 400 acre site.

For the complete day out visit the beer garden, listen to the band and watch the Stage Show. Stay into Saturday evening and end your day marvelling at the magnificent line-up of showman’s engines generating the fairground rides and attractions.

ATTRACTIONS
✨️ Steam Engines of all sizes
✨️ Action-Packed Arena
✨️ Working Demonstrations
✨️ Heavy Horses
✨️ Fairground Organs
✨️ Working Crafts
✨️ Craft & Food Halls
✨️ Trade & Market Stalls
✨️ Children’s Area
✨️ Vintage Vehicles
✨️ Old Time Fairground
✨️ Vintage Tractor
✨️ Licenced Bar & Refreshments

🏕 CAMPING AVAILABLE

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adult:
£15.00
▪️Adult: £17.50 (Saturday & Sunday)
▪️Child under 16: FREE
(Plus booking fee)

🅿️ PRIORITY PARKING - £5.00 + £0.25 booking fee
(min £0.75 per order)

+ Booking Fee

🌾 Jordans Mill Free Tours - Jordans Mill


Time: 10:00 - 15:30

🕰️ Step into History this Sunday 13th September 2025!
Come and explore the rich history of the Mill as part of the Heritage Open Days, with our friendly tour guides, who’ll be demonstrating the original milling machinery and sharing stories of the Jordan family’s journey from farming to cereals.


TOUR TIMES
10am, 10.30am, 11am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm.

🎟 ADMISSION IS FREE
No need to book, just turn up and register at the Mill Shop on the day.
🔗 More information > https://tinyurl.com/259ac5cw

🚍 FREE HERITAGE BUS SERVICE
You can also hop aboard a classic Heritage Bus and enjoy a nostalgic ride with United Counties Preservation Group's Biggleswade Preserved Bus Day! 
🕛 10:15am - 4:30pm
📌 Hop aboard from our Main Entrance
🔗 More information > https://tinyurl.com/8cp2xbzx

Let’s celebrate Bedfordshire’s heritage together! 
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🛡 Medieval Day 2025 - Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🛡 This Sunday14th September 2025 - Gather at ye olde-Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes for some family-friendly medieval fun starting at 11am.

Come and see MK's medieval gem! With pilgrims, live Chaucer from our medieval wagon, medieval stalls & re-enactors, archery, mead, food, special guests, chapel tours & guided walks there's something for everyone!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
⚔️ Combat re-enactment
🎯 Archery
🎪 A medieval encampment 
🐉 Puppet show & mythical creatures prowling
🛡️ Medieval crafts 
🎭 Music & Entertainment
🍺 Bar on site with indoor seating Local street food

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908227229

🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon


Time: 11:00 - 16:30

🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.

▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️
Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00

CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone:
07906 257308

💍 FREE Valuation Day - Woburn


Time: 10:00 - 13:00

💍 Discover the true value of your jewellery, silver, fine art and collectables.

🕙 TIME:
Drop in any time between 10am - 1pm

💎 FREE VALUATION
Join our gemmologist and general valuer for a free, no obligation valuation at The Woburn, George Street, Woburn.

💷 Consigning now for our auction at the Woburn Hotel.

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🌸 Refreshments in the Courtyard at Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌸 Welcome to ‘Refreshments in the Courtyard’ in Olney! This enjoyable, relaxing event takes place every other Thursday morning during the summertime.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May             
▪️15th May         ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May         ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June        ▪️21st August
▪️26th June        ▪️4th September
▪️10th July         ▪️18th September 

🍰 FOOD & DRINK

Delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, specialty tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens – ALL FOR ONLY £6.00.  Great value!

🌷FREE ENTRY to the gardens:  While away your time in the peace and tranquility.  A perfect place to meet up with your friends and family – there’s something for everyone!

🎫 COLLECT YOUR TICKET
No need to book in advance – just purchase your refreshments ticket in our Shop.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS:  01234 711516

🏛 EXTEND YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
If you would like to make the most of your time here to see inside the Museum too, please purchase your admission pass in our Shop for only £10.  Our super volunteers are ready to welcome you.  (Did you know that your admission pass is also an ‘annual pass’ which means you come back to see the museum and gardens anytime during normal opening hours throughout the year using your pass).

🛍 MARKET DAY
Every Thursday is also ‘Market Day’ in Olney.

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🍻 Beer & Gin Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 11:00 - 16:30

🍻 Celebrate Heritage Open days 2025 with a pint or a G&T at our Beer and Gin Festival at Milton Keynes Museum.

🎉 New for 2025: We’re excited to introduce a curated selection of premium gins at our pop-up bar in the barn. You’ll also find a great choice of real ales and ciders — all at reasonable prices. We accept both cash and card, please drink responsibly.

The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a drink or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free – no need to book!

🗓 Beer and gin bar opening times:
▪️
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September
🕚 11.00am – 4.30pm
▪️Saturday 20 and Sunday 21  September:
🕚 11.00am – 5.00pm

ℹ️ WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you looking to promote your business to the local community? Who not sponsor a beer barrel and also support your local Museum! Email info@mkmuseum.org.uk to discuss options.

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🍻 Beer & Gin Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 11:00 - 16:30

🍻 Celebrate Heritage Open days 2025 with a pint or a G&T at our Beer and Gin Festival at Milton Keynes Museum.

🎉 New for 2025: We’re excited to introduce a curated selection of premium gins at our pop-up bar in the barn. You’ll also find a great choice of real ales and ciders — all at reasonable prices. We accept both cash and card, please drink responsibly.

The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a drink or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free – no need to book!

🗓 Beer and gin bar opening times:
▪️
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September
🕚 11.00am – 4.30pm
▪️Saturday 20 and Sunday 21  September:
🕚 11.00am – 5.00pm

ℹ️ WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you looking to promote your business to the local community? Who not sponsor a beer barrel and also support your local Museum! Email info@mkmuseum.org.uk to discuss options.

🏛 Moot Hall Museum - Elstow


Time: 13:00 - 16:00

🏛 Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit the delightful village of Elstow, Bedfordshire.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️
April - October
▪️Open Saturdays only
▪️1pm - 4pm

🏛 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.

▪️PLEASE NOTE: Cash only in the shop.

💷 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.

🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
​Bring 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).

♿️ 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!

🅿️ CAR PARKING
There 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.

☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 01234 266889

👑 Heritage Open Day 2025 - Houghton Hall Park


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

⚔️ Heritage Open Days bring people together to celebrate our past – and this year, Houghton Hall Park is opening its doors for a day of free history, culture and discovery on Saturday 20th September 2025.

Step back in time and discover the history of Houghton Hall Park as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture.

EVENT DETAILS
📜 Join guided heritage walks
⚔️ Experience re-enactments & historic displays
🎨 Watch traditional craft demonstrations
🏛️ Learn the hidden stories that shaped our community

🛤 Ridgemont Station Heritage Open Day 2025


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🚃 An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

🗓 2025 DATES OPEN 10am - 4pm
▪️Friday 12 September
▪️Saturday 13 September
▪️Sunday 14 September
▪️Wednesday 17 September
▪️Thursday 18 September
▪️Friday 19 September
▪️Saturday 20 September
▪️Sunday 21 September

🧱 EXHIBITION 19/09/25
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition - Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00

ℹ️ ABOUT
We tell the story of the Marston Vale Railway Line engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846. It was the first railway line to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast clay workings and brickworks at Brogborough and Stewartby; later transporting much of London's rubbish to landfill in the former clay workings. Now a thriving Community Rail Line and at the heart of the East - West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers. Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR KIDS
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.

🫖 VINTAGE TEA ROOM
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard.

🚶‍♂️CIRCULAR WALKS
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.

👩‍🏫 GROUP & SCHOOL PARTIES
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.

ℹ️ GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours personalised to suit the visitor. Booking recommended for Tea Room – call 01525 287120

🍻 Beer & Gin Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🍻 Celebrate Heritage Open days 2025 with a pint or a G&T at our Beer and Gin Festival at Milton Keynes Museum.

🎉 New for 2025: We’re excited to introduce a curated selection of premium gins at our pop-up bar in the barn. You’ll also find a great choice of real ales and ciders — all at reasonable prices. We accept both cash and card, please drink responsibly.

The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a drink or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free – no need to book!

🗓 Beer and gin bar opening times:
▪️
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September
🕚 11.00am – 4.30pm
▪️Saturday 20 and Sunday 21  September:
🕚 11.00am – 5.00pm

ℹ️ WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you looking to promote your business to the local community? Who not sponsor a beer barrel and also support your local Museum! Email info@mkmuseum.org.uk to discuss options.