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🧒 Crafts, Soft Play & Games Plus Kids Eat Free* - Middltons, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🤔 Plans this Wednesday? Tired of doing the same old thing? Switch it up and join us for Mini Legends at Middletons, Milton Keynes!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️
23rd July - 27th August 2025
▪️Every Wednesday: 12–4pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Crafts,
✅️ Soft play,
✅️ Games,
✅️ Magical milkshakes,
✅️ FREE kids’ meals* – all under one roof!

🎉 It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s totally new – perfect for families looking for something different this summer!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/BOOKING/ENQUIRIES
 ☎️ Phone: 01908 990116 

⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025


Time: 09:30 - 18:00

⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!

✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS

🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.

🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING

⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles
and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows 
(check the centre:mk events calendar!) 

⌛️ Sand Art - Stotfold Library


Time: 14:00 - 17:00

⌛️ Come and join Carolyn who will help guide you through the different techniques of Sand Art to make your own beautiffoldul picture to take home!

🧒 AGE:
Recommended for all ages.
(Children under 5 will require parental assistance)

🗓 WHERE & WHEN?
▪️Stotfold Library - Wed 20 August 2pm to 5pm

💳 COST
Project prices are just £4.50 each

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone Stotfold Library: 0300 300 8068

🧒 Free Summer Holiday Family Fun 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🧒 Our summer holiday club for families and children will be taking place at Astral Park Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday mornings throughout August 2025.

🗓 AUGUST 2025 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 6th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and chill out over Lego, crafts, games and refreshments - everything free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.

🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50

🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.

🗓 WHEN?
▪️
30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️
Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm

ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS 
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s. 
▪️Parent/guardian must be present. 
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking. 
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm

🎟 COST: £7.50

☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.

🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon


Time: 11:00

🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!

🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes

🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)

💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.

🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free

🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️​SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm

🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.

⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025


⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!

🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!

Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm

🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.

▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1

🏖 Summer Beach Party 2025 - The Old Watermill, Barton-le-Clay


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🏖 Ready to feel the sand on your toes?
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.

🧒 AGES: 2 - 8


🗓 DATES 2025
▪️
26th July - 31st August
▪️
Thursday - Sunday's

🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours

🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!

🚣‍♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.

🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.

🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.

  😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.

☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/

♿️ Project RockClimber Documentary by The Disabled Adventurer - Northampton


Time: 18:30 - 21:30

🪨 The inspirational story of Disabled Adventurer and one of a kind power mobility chair, RockClimber, taking on a mountain for accessibility.

🕡 AGENDA

▪️18:30 - 19:00: Arrival Drinks
▪️19:00 - 19:15: Welcoming Address
▪️19:15 - 20:30: Main Showing
▪️20:30 - 20:45: Comfort break
▪️20:45 - 21:30: Fireside Chat and Q&A

ℹ️ ABOUT
Join us for the very first public screening of the Project RockClimber Documentary at the Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton. Witness the thrilling journey of how an extreme all-terrain mobility chair, called RockClimber, came about and of Army Veteran and Disability Advocate, Nick Wilsons determination to complete a solo ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE
It's free to attend, though if you are in the position to make a donation, 💯% will go to the charity I'm a Patron of, Wheelchair Alliance.
You can book tickets via the event link.
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!


Time: 09:00 - 10:00

💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.

🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.

🏊‍♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all

🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧
Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool

🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.

PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75

▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.

🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.

☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100 

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!


🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.

🙋‍♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?

Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit, 
▪️Working Tax Credit, 
▪️Child Tax Credit, 
▪️Employment and Support Allowance, 
▪️Income Support 
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.

🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.

📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.

🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+)
  - £7.00 / £6.00     
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) -  £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free

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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/ 

🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025

🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

🦖 The Lost World Corn Maze

Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.

PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides

👀 The Labyrinth of Illusions

The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!

🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.

🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.

🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.

🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.

📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!

🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50

ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link. 

🧒 Crafty Thursdays Drop In Workshop at John Bunyan Museum, Bedford


Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Price: £2.00

🏛️ John Bunyan Museum – Summer Activities 2025. Crafty Thursdays Drop-In Workshops
Every Thursday from 7th to 28th August 2025


🕚 TIME

▪️11:00am – 3:00pm
(Last admission at 2:30pm) 

💷 COST
£2 per participating child. Pay on entry. 

🧒 AGE:
Suitable for children aged 4+, must be accompanied 

🗓 DATES & EVENT DETAILS

🪨 Let’s Rock!
📅 Thursday 7th August 
🧑‍🎨 Make your own rock pool creation 

🍽️ Dinner Set Design
📅 Thursday 14th August 
🎨 Decorate a 17th-century style Delftware plate and cup 

🔍 Did You See That!
📅 Thursday 21st August 
🪞 Create kaleidoscopes and two-way mirror mosaics 

🧱 Grab Some Clay and Play!
📅 Thursday 28th August 
🧠 Build anything with clay using the ideas on display 

PLEASE NOTE
Activities may vary depending on attendance

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303

📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🏛️ Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford. 


🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm 

📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring: 
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War 
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works 

📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.

💷 ADMISSION - FREE

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 270303 

🧁 Cream Tea & Sweet Treats - Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 14:30 - 16:30

🌞 We have lots of exciting things planned as well as our usual sessions at Funtivity in Leighton Buzzard and we hope to see you there!

🙋‍♀️ Miss Rachel (Under 5's only)
▪️Monday 28th July 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am

👸 Island Princess, Moana Visit
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am

🐻 Teddy Bears Picnic (Make your own Teddy Bear and Picnic lunch included!)
▪️Friday 15th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
▪️12pm - 2pm

🧁 Cream Tea and Sweet Treats (One for the adults to enjoy too!)
▪️Thursday 21st August & Saturday 23rd August 2025
▪️2.30pm - 4.30pm

🌞 Summer Tuff Trays (Under 5's only)
▪️Thursday 28th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am

🎟 BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION
Please see our booking page via the event link for more info on each event and to book.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
07863 296087
📧 Email:
hello@funtivityplayvillage.co.uk

🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)


Time: 10:30 - 15:30

🧱 Choose your challenge and be part of the movement to build a better world, one brick at a time.

🗓 2025 DATES

▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August

🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm

🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.

🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.

▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.

ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.

⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025


Time: 09:30 - 18:00

⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!

✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS

🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.

🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING

⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles
and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows 
(check the centre:mk events calendar!) 

🛡 Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🛡️ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!

🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.

🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.

✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.

✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.

✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters

✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.

✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.

✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.

✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.

✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.

✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.

✅️ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
 
☕️ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe

🤸‍♂️ SEND Soft Play - Bedford


Time: 17:30 - 18:30

🤸‍♂️ Exclusive SEND Soft Play Sessions at The Bunyan Centre in Bedford.

🗓 WHEN?
Every Monday & Thursday 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions have reduced capacity and noise, to cater for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️
Child: £2.60
▪️Adult: Free

Booking required you can book via the event link.

🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50

🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.

🗓 WHEN?
▪️
30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️
Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm

ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS 
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s. 
▪️Parent/guardian must be present. 
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking. 
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm

🎟 COST: £7.50

☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.