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🛡 Living History Festival 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡 Step into the past and experience centuries of history brought to life in one unforgettable weekend at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🌶 Waddesdon Chill Fest 2026 (National Trust)
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌶 Turn up the heat at Waddesdon Chilli festival taking place at Waddesdon this September 2026.
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
House Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Free parking
Wild Wood Playground
🚫 NOT INCLUDED - Charges apply
▪️Shuttle bus tickets
▪️Guidebook
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
🚂 Rushden Station Bar Family Fun Day 2026
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🚂 To celebrate our bar’s birthday at Rushden Transport Museum we are bringing back our Family Fun Day on Saturday 5th September 2026. Free entry!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be train rides, refreshments in our Buffet Carriage, Chris’ Animal Encounters and more!
The Station Bar will be open from 12pm with a mini beer fest, music and entertainment.
The Goods Shed will be open between 11am – 4pm with a craft fair
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: administrator@rhts.co.uk
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be train rides, refreshments in our Buffet Carriage, Chris’ Animal Encounters and more!
The Station Bar will be open from 12pm with a mini beer fest, music and entertainment.
The Goods Shed will be open between 11am – 4pm with a craft fair
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: administrator@rhts.co.uk
🇬🇧 1940's Weekend 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🇬🇧 Step Back to the 1940s at the Milton Keynes Museum this September as our much-loved 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Step back in time for a weekend packed with living history, vintage music and dancing, wartime displays, historic vehicles and family fun, as the Museum is transformed with the sights, sounds and stories of wartime Britain.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
▪️Life on the Home Front – Learn about the vital role of the Land Girls, discover how families coped with rationing and even sample some of the foods eaten during wartime at the Family at War display.
▪️Meet wartime characters – Find Peggy Skivvy hard at work in Granary Cottage and look out for odd-job man Bernard Skivvy tackling jobs in our historic Street of Shops.
▪️Vintage treasures – Browse traders selling military wear, 1940s fashion and original trinkets from the era.
▪️Historic vehicles & displays – Get a closer look at an array of historic vehicles and visit the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) unit’s exhibition of First Aid artefacts.
▪️Discover Dunkirk – Popular author Neil Storey returns to the Museum to talk about the events and stories surrounding Dunkirk.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
The fabulous Lola Lamour will be performing songs from the era in our Vintage Tea Room, while Johnny Victory takes to the bandstand with more wartime favourites.
Fancy joining in? Take to the floor with our professional dance teachers and learn some classic 1940s moves, including the Lambeth Walk and Chattanooga Choo Choo.
No experience needed – just bring your dancing shoes!
☕️ FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
The Granary Tea Room will also be open throughout the weekend serving a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and sweet treats.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
It’s a fantastic family day out and a chance for visitors of all ages to experience history brought to life.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Stewartby
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🎉 This year marks a remarkable milestone as Stewartby celebrates its centenary, 100 years since the village was established in 1926 for workers of the London Brick Company.
🗓 DETAILS
To mark the occasion, the "100 Years of Stewartby History" exhibition will take place at Stewartby Village Hall on Saturday 5 September, 2026, 12pm to 4pm.
📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
With free entry, visitors can explore memorabilia from the past century, see historic footage, learn more about the village's fascinating heritage, and discover the story of the community that grew alongside one of Britain's most famous brickmaking industries.
As custodians of local railway and industrial heritage, everyone at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is delighted to see this important milestone being celebrated and would encourage anyone with an interest in local history to pay a visit.
Congratulations to Stewartby on 100 years of history, community and heritage!
🗓 DETAILS
To mark the occasion, the "100 Years of Stewartby History" exhibition will take place at Stewartby Village Hall on Saturday 5 September, 2026, 12pm to 4pm.
📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
With free entry, visitors can explore memorabilia from the past century, see historic footage, learn more about the village's fascinating heritage, and discover the story of the community that grew alongside one of Britain's most famous brickmaking industries.
As custodians of local railway and industrial heritage, everyone at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is delighted to see this important milestone being celebrated and would encourage anyone with an interest in local history to pay a visit.
Congratulations to Stewartby on 100 years of history, community and heritage!
✨️ Fantasy Forest: Libertalia Festival 2026 - Hertfordshire
Saturday 05 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 23:00
✨️ Fantasy Forest 2026 at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 4th September: 4pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 11pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 7pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A unique festival celebrating the beloved fantasy genre, will arrive at Hatfield Park in September, offering a weekend packed with fantasy-themed experiences, entertainment, live music, and attractions such as a Medieval Village, Pirate Camp, Post-Apocalyptic area, Cosplay Court, and more.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 4th September: 4pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 11pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 7pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A unique festival celebrating the beloved fantasy genre, will arrive at Hatfield Park in September, offering a weekend packed with fantasy-themed experiences, entertainment, live music, and attractions such as a Medieval Village, Pirate Camp, Post-Apocalyptic area, Cosplay Court, and more.
Since its launch at Sudeley Castle in 2019, the festival has grown in popularity, drawing visitors of all ages from across the UK and overseas. In 2026, Hatfield Park will host this much-loved event for the first time.
This year’s festival will include three live music stages, with The Film Orchestra delivering a spectacular performance of iconic scores from fantasy and sci-fi films and games, alongside sets from Deloraine and Prima Nocta.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Prices vary, please click the event link to find out more information. Parking is also chargable - you can also book this via the event link.
⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704. The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.
🚶♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 7th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Sunday 6th September
🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.
🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.
🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.
🚶♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 3rd May
▪️Sunday 7th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Sunday 6th September
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Sunday 06 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
🛡 Living History Festival 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡 Step into the past and experience centuries of history brought to life in one unforgettable weekend at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🌶 Waddesdon Chill Fest 2026 (National Trust)
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌶 Turn up the heat at Waddesdon Chilli festival taking place at Waddesdon this September 2026.
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
House Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Free parking
Wild Wood Playground
🚫 NOT INCLUDED - Charges apply
▪️Shuttle bus tickets
▪️Guidebook
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
🛩 Chiltern Scale Model Show 2026 - Biggleswade
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🛳 On Sunday 6th September 2026 at The Wetherley Centre, Biggleswade we will have nearly 30 clubs displaying aircraft, armour, cars, trucks, ships, figures, sci-fi and more!
🎨 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW...
Also traders will be there selling new and old model kits, plus paints, tools, books etc as well as Pokemon collectables.
Free parking, refreshments and bar
Tombola with proceeds to Models for Heroes.
💷 ENTRY COST
▪️Adults: £5.00
▪️Senior Citizens: £4.00
▪️Children under 16: £1.00
🎨 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW...
Also traders will be there selling new and old model kits, plus paints, tools, books etc as well as Pokemon collectables.
Free parking, refreshments and bar
Tombola with proceeds to Models for Heroes.
💷 ENTRY COST
▪️Adults: £5.00
▪️Senior Citizens: £4.00
▪️Children under 16: £1.00
🇬🇧 1940's Weekend 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🇬🇧 Step Back to the 1940s at the Milton Keynes Museum this September as our much-loved 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 2026.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Step back in time for a weekend packed with living history, vintage music and dancing, wartime displays, historic vehicles and family fun, as the Museum is transformed with the sights, sounds and stories of wartime Britain.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
▪️Life on the Home Front – Learn about the vital role of the Land Girls, discover how families coped with rationing and even sample some of the foods eaten during wartime at the Family at War display.
▪️Meet wartime characters – Find Peggy Skivvy hard at work in Granary Cottage and look out for odd-job man Bernard Skivvy tackling jobs in our historic Street of Shops.
▪️Vintage treasures – Browse traders selling military wear, 1940s fashion and original trinkets from the era.
▪️Historic vehicles & displays – Get a closer look at an array of historic vehicles and visit the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) unit’s exhibition of First Aid artefacts.
▪️Discover Dunkirk – Popular author Neil Storey returns to the Museum to talk about the events and stories surrounding Dunkirk.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
The fabulous Lola Lamour will be performing songs from the era in our Vintage Tea Room, while Johnny Victory takes to the bandstand with more wartime favourites.
Fancy joining in? Take to the floor with our professional dance teachers and learn some classic 1940s moves, including the Lambeth Walk and Chattanooga Choo Choo.
No experience needed – just bring your dancing shoes!
☕️ FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
The Granary Tea Room will also be open throughout the weekend serving a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and sweet treats.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
It’s a fantastic family day out and a chance for visitors of all ages to experience history brought to life.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
✨️ Fantasy Forest: Libertalia Festival 2026 - Hertfordshire
Sunday 06 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
✨️ Fantasy Forest 2026 at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 4th September: 4pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 11pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 7pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A unique festival celebrating the beloved fantasy genre, will arrive at Hatfield Park in September, offering a weekend packed with fantasy-themed experiences, entertainment, live music, and attractions such as a Medieval Village, Pirate Camp, Post-Apocalyptic area, Cosplay Court, and more.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 4th September: 4pm - 10pm
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 11pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 7pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A unique festival celebrating the beloved fantasy genre, will arrive at Hatfield Park in September, offering a weekend packed with fantasy-themed experiences, entertainment, live music, and attractions such as a Medieval Village, Pirate Camp, Post-Apocalyptic area, Cosplay Court, and more.
Since its launch at Sudeley Castle in 2019, the festival has grown in popularity, drawing visitors of all ages from across the UK and overseas. In 2026, Hatfield Park will host this much-loved event for the first time.
This year’s festival will include three live music stages, with The Film Orchestra delivering a spectacular performance of iconic scores from fantasy and sci-fi films and games, alongside sets from Deloraine and Prima Nocta.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Prices vary, please click the event link to find out more information. Parking is also chargable - you can also book this via the event link.
⚙️ 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
🚘 🏍 Classics at The Compasses, Greenfield - 2026
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 18:00
🚘 🏍 Come and join the monthly Classics meet up at The Compasses, Greenfield. If it's classic with wheels pre 1992 bring it along. Always a good turn out!. Free entry. Food available.
🌐 THE COMPASSES WEBSITE
Check out the menu here at The Compasses.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 17th June
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Wednesday 16th September
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out some photos on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ THE COMPASSES CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
🌐 THE COMPASSES WEBSITE
Check out the menu here at The Compasses.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 17th June
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Wednesday 16th September
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out some photos on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ THE COMPASSES CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
🛡 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!
🏰 Hertford Castle Heritage Day 2026
Sunday 20 September 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🏰 Step back in time at Hertford Castle on Sunday 20 September 2026, 12–4pm as part of Heritage Open Days!
WHAT TO EXPECT
⚔️ Medieval encampments
🛡️ Viking battles
🦅 Falconry & archery
📖 Historical storytelling
🏰 Free entry to Hertford Castle
🎪 Food, drink, craft & charity stalls
Join us for a fantastic FREE day of history, heritage and family fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT
⚔️ Medieval encampments
🛡️ Viking battles
🦅 Falconry & archery
📖 Historical storytelling
🏰 Free entry to Hertford Castle
🎪 Food, drink, craft & charity stalls
Join us for a fantastic FREE day of history, heritage and family fun!
🖍 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