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🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🛍 Come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm and Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.
📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
🗓 MARKET DATES FOR 2026
(Dates may change)
▪️Sunday April 12th
▪️Sunday May 10th
▪️Sunday June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th
▪️Sunday October 11th
▪️Sunday November 8th
▪️Sunday December 13th
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
From a canal-side walk, to a wander through the historic streets and Sunday lunch in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Come and spend the day and soak up the atmosphere.
🏰 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
An attraction to visit while you are there.
Berkhamsted Castle is an English Heritage site which is free to visit. The winter opening times are 10am - 4pm and Summer opening times are 10am - 6pm. Dogs on leads are welcome.
📍Location: Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
🗓 MARKET DATES FOR 2026
(Dates may change)
▪️Sunday April 12th
▪️Sunday May 10th
▪️Sunday June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th
▪️Sunday October 11th
▪️Sunday November 8th
▪️Sunday December 13th
🚂 Summerfield Miniature Railway 2026 - Haynes
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🚂 Summerfields’ Miniature Railways system, is located in the open countryside near Haynes. The railways (there are three track systems at the Summerfields’ site) are a popular visitor destination for children and parents alike.
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
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⚙️ 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
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🚘 Pulloxhill car boot sale is open Sunday's from June 2026 weather dependent.
🕘 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sellers at 8.00 am
▪️Buyers at 9.00am
🪙 ENTRY FOR BUYERS: Buyers £1 only
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️CARS, SUV's 4x4 Small vans £10
▪️Large VANS, £15
▪️All TRAILERS £5 each
Any helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry. No trading before 9am
💷 PLEASE NOTE:
Please have correct money at the gates as change won't be given.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
Check on Facebook incase of any last minute closures.
🕘 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sellers at 8.00 am
▪️Buyers at 9.00am
🪙 ENTRY FOR BUYERS: Buyers £1 only
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️CARS, SUV's 4x4 Small vans £10
▪️Large VANS, £15
▪️All TRAILERS £5 each
Any helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry. No trading before 9am
💷 PLEASE NOTE:
Please have correct money at the gates as change won't be given.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
Check on Facebook incase of any last minute closures.
🎠 Gumbles Childrens Funfair 2026 - Cranfield
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this September 2026 at Broad Green, Cranfield. Join us for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round.
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th August
▪️Sunday 13th August
👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th August
▪️Sunday 13th August
👦 AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!
🎟️ TICKET COST - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00
ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.
🚫 🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
❗️IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639
⚽️ Sundays Football Fun for Little Stars - Bedford
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
⚽️ Football Fun for Little Stars football sessions on Sundays at Bedford Park (Foster Hill Entrance, behind the Robinson Pool).
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🛡 Medieval Day 2026 - Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🛖 Each year the Abbey holds a medieval open day! This year it will be held on Sunday 13th September 2026.
⚔️ ABOUT...
There will be performances on the medieval play wagon (you can join in!), a medieval encampment, tours of the fourteenth-century pilgrim chapel, medieval combat, music, dancing, food, and much more!
📖 HISTORY OF BRADWELL ABBEY
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nationally it is significant because it contains the greater part of the medieval precinct of a priory, a relatively unusual survival, with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
🛡 MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY
The Medieval Combat Society are pleased to be providing our encampment and displays of combat, archery and medieval dance for this event.
✨️ Have a go at archery
✨️ Sword school
✨️ Plays, music & dancing
✨️ Prowling dragons
✨️ Feasting & Market Stalls
✨️ Drinks at the Tavern Bar
⚱️ ARCHAEOLOGY
Oh, and don’t forget to drop by to see the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project, and their display of Archaeology!
⚔️ ABOUT...
There will be performances on the medieval play wagon (you can join in!), a medieval encampment, tours of the fourteenth-century pilgrim chapel, medieval combat, music, dancing, food, and much more!
📖 HISTORY OF BRADWELL ABBEY
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nationally it is significant because it contains the greater part of the medieval precinct of a priory, a relatively unusual survival, with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
🛡 MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY
The Medieval Combat Society are pleased to be providing our encampment and displays of combat, archery and medieval dance for this event.
✨️ Have a go at archery
✨️ Sword school
✨️ Plays, music & dancing
✨️ Prowling dragons
✨️ Feasting & Market Stalls
✨️ Drinks at the Tavern Bar
⚱️ ARCHAEOLOGY
Oh, and don’t forget to drop by to see the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project, and their display of Archaeology!
🎡 Smiths Fun Fair, Houghton Regis - September 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 13:00 - 19:00
🎡 Smiths Fun Fair is coming to Houghton Regis on the Green this September 2026.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 10th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 11th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 12th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 1pm - 7pm
🗓 STANDARD PRICE DAYS
▪️Friday 11th September
▪️Saturday 12th September
⭐️ 1 token = £1.00
⭐️ Buy 20 → get 5 FREE
⭐️ Buy 40 → get 10 FREE
🤑 REDUCED PRICE DAYS
▪️Thursday 10th September
▪️Sunday 13th September
⭐️ 1 token = 50p
⭐️ 20 tokens = £10
⭐️ 40 tokens = £20
🎢 RIDE LINE-UP
✅ Dodgems
✅ Waltzer
✅ Sizzler
✅ Tango
✅ Velocity
✅ Frogs
✅ Extreme
✅ And much more ....
Autumn fun for all the family — come along, grab your tokens and enjoy all the thrills!
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase if any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 10th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 11th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 12th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 1pm - 7pm
🗓 STANDARD PRICE DAYS
▪️Friday 11th September
▪️Saturday 12th September
⭐️ 1 token = £1.00
⭐️ Buy 20 → get 5 FREE
⭐️ Buy 40 → get 10 FREE
🤑 REDUCED PRICE DAYS
▪️Thursday 10th September
▪️Sunday 13th September
⭐️ 1 token = 50p
⭐️ 20 tokens = £10
⭐️ 40 tokens = £20
🎢 RIDE LINE-UP
✅ Dodgems
✅ Waltzer
✅ Sizzler
✅ Tango
✅ Velocity
✅ Frogs
✅ Extreme
✅ And much more ....
Autumn fun for all the family — come along, grab your tokens and enjoy all the thrills!
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase if any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🚘 🏍 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
😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2026
Thursday 17 September 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎶 Street Food Hero's is back for 2026 on Thursday nights in Dunstable on Ashton Square. Come for delicious food options and music, great for the whole family!
▪️TIME: 4PM - 9PM
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an evening of amazing street food vendors serving a variety of delicious dishes!
🪑 Tables & chairs available
🎶 Music from Street Food DJ
🍻 Bar
🚻 Toilets open
🅿️ Free parking from 6pm
Bring your friends, come hungry, and enjoy a great atmosphere in the heart of Dunstable!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 31st May
▪️Thursday 18th June
▪️Thursday 16th July
▪️Thursday 20th August
▪️Thursday 17th September
▪️TIME: 4PM - 9PM
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an evening of amazing street food vendors serving a variety of delicious dishes!
🪑 Tables & chairs available
🎶 Music from Street Food DJ
🍻 Bar
🚻 Toilets open
🅿️ Free parking from 6pm
Bring your friends, come hungry, and enjoy a great atmosphere in the heart of Dunstable!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 31st May
▪️Thursday 18th June
▪️Thursday 16th July
▪️Thursday 20th August
▪️Thursday 17th September
🛡 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!
⚽️ Sundays Football Fun for Little Stars - Bedford
Sunday 20 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
⚽️ Football Fun for Little Stars football sessions on Sundays at Bedford Park (Foster Hill Entrance, behind the Robinson Pool).
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🚗 Blunham Classics Car Meet 2026
Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 17:00
🚗 Blunham Classics Evening Car Meet 2026. Join us for our dedicated classic car meet, in Blunham Playing Fields, Bedfordshire from 5pm onwards.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 23rd April
▪️Thursday 28th May
▪️Thursday 25th June
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Thursday 27th August
▪️Thursday 24th September
WHAT TO KNOW
🚗 Pre 2000 show cars only
🍔 Great food
🍻 Bar serving all evening
There’s plenty of room for everyone — whether you’re showing, spectating, or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Hosted by: Sunray
The team will be there to greet you all, question is will you be there???
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787126230
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 23rd April
▪️Thursday 28th May
▪️Thursday 25th June
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Thursday 27th August
▪️Thursday 24th September
WHAT TO KNOW
🚗 Pre 2000 show cars only
🍔 Great food
🍻 Bar serving all evening
There’s plenty of room for everyone — whether you’re showing, spectating, or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Hosted by: Sunray
The team will be there to greet you all, question is will you be there???
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787126230
🚂 Summerfield Miniature Railway 2026 - Haynes
Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🚂 Summerfields’ Miniature Railways system, is located in the open countryside near Haynes. The railways (there are three track systems at the Summerfields’ site) are a popular visitor destination for children and parents alike.
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
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⚙️ 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
⚽️ Sundays Football Fun for Little Stars - Bedford
Sunday 27 September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
⚽️ Football Fun for Little Stars football sessions on Sundays at Bedford Park (Foster Hill Entrance, behind the Robinson Pool).
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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