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⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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🌸 Waresley Garden Centre - The LAWN, relax, play & eat
Time: 09:00 - 16:45
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️1st August - 31st August 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dive into affordable family fun with an array of lawn games and activities perfect for children!
Savour our special summer menu & tuck in to delicious ice creams. Picnic blankets will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. No booking is required - just bring your loved ones and enjoy the sunshine!
📖 MENU
You can view the menus here.
🥪 CAFE OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 4.45pm
▪️Sun: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Although dogs are welcome throughout the shop, our Café is a dog free area (except assistance dogs). Dogs are allowed on our outdoor patio, which can be accessed via the plant canopy.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: 01767 650249 or info@waresley.co.uk
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
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⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🌳 Wellbeing Health Walk at Harrold Odell Country Park 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
They start at 10:30am, meeting at the woodland entrance of the Dragonfly Café and last about an hour. Each walk is led by a trained leader.
The walks are usually within the Country Park, occasionally in Harrold village, with an annual bluebell walk in nearby woods (conditions permitting). Café and toilets available, parking free (but a donation is suggested – goes to the upkeep of the Park). There are no stiles but it may occasionally be slightly muddy.
👩⚕️ BENEFITS
Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes and depression. Why not come and try it for yourself?
ℹ️ For more information, email us at: harroldhealthwalk@outlook.com
🗓 2026 DATES
July 16th
July 30th
August 13th
August 27th
September 10th
September 24th
October 8th
October 22nd
November 5th
November 19th
December 3rd
December 17th
December 31st
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🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford Farm
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 SUMMER HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
✅️ Free Entry
✅️ Face painting
✅️ Muddy Mound Play
✅️ Free Go Kart Play
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Farm Shop
✅️ Animal Encounters
(Booking & charges apply)
🍔 CAFE OPENING TIMES
Our Farmers Café is open 10am - 3pm serving hot food and drinks.
❓️FAQS
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
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🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
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⛱️ Bedford Beach - August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ BEDFORD BEACH 2026
Bedford Beach is back on Silver Square, Silver Street from:
▪️Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 August 2026
▪️10am–4pm.
Imagine your little ones building castles in the sand, laughing with new friends, and letting their imaginations run wild - we’re providing some buckets and spades but please do bring your own too. Grown-ups, sip your coffee from one of the amazing cafés on the square, and soak up those beach vibes - without the traffic jams to the coast!
🖍 VISITOR INFOMATION CENTRE
Pop by the What’s on - Visitor Information Centre and your kids can colour in a beach-themed masterpiece! Plus, get the inside scoop on what’s happening across Bedford Borough for families this summer.
🤹♂️ Tit for Tat Circus presents: Now I Am Become d/Deaf (Destroyer of Words) - Houghton Regis
Time: 11:30 - 14:30
🕚 TIMES: 11:30am & 2:00pm
Join Tit for Tat Circus st The Green, Houghton Regis on Wednesday 13th August, 2026 and immerse yourself in a chaotic world where even the loudest actions are lost in translation. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and jaw-dropping circus skills, this fun-filled visual spectacle is not to be missed!
✅️ FREE
Free entry, just turn up!
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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🌸 Waresley Garden Centre - The LAWN, relax, play & eat
Time: 09:00 - 16:45
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️1st August - 31st August 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Dive into affordable family fun with an array of lawn games and activities perfect for children!
Savour our special summer menu & tuck in to delicious ice creams. Picnic blankets will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. No booking is required - just bring your loved ones and enjoy the sunshine!
📖 MENU
You can view the menus here.
🥪 CAFE OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 4.45pm
▪️Sun: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Although dogs are welcome throughout the shop, our Café is a dog free area (except assistance dogs). Dogs are allowed on our outdoor patio, which can be accessed via the plant canopy.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: 01767 650249 or info@waresley.co.uk
🎉 Schools Out Bounce Fridays! - The Kings Reach
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 17th July
▪️Friday 31st July
▪️Friday 14th August
▪️Friday 21st August
▪️Friday 28th August
🏰 EVENT DETAILS
FREE bouncy castles with A. T Amusements.
Perfect for the kids, stress-free for the grown-ups. Grab a drink, let the little ones burn off some energy, and enjoy a proper family Friday.
😋 FEELING HUNGRY?
Check the menu on the website here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎉 Ashton Square Evening & Street Food - August 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Something for everyone, from Mexican bites and sweet chimney cakes to hearty jacket potatoes, refreshing drinks, and irresistible crepes. But it’s not just about the food...Enjoy LIVE performances on stage throughout the evening.
🎨 FREE For Kids
keep the little ones entertained with FREE face painting and FREE soft play, and soak up the fantastic community atmosphere.
🎮 FREE Retro Games
Step into some nostalgia with FREE retro arcade games, challenge your friends on our 4-player Mario Kart setup, or take the wheel in our original Fast & Furious driving simulator!
🎤 Performers:
✨️Silas Shaul – 5:00pm
✨️Tony Vocals – 6:00pm
✨️Fizzy Lizzy – 7:00pm
✨️Forevercol – 8:00pm
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and make a night of it — great food, live entertainment, games, family fun, and a buzzing community atmosphere await.
Don’t miss out… we’ll see you there!
✨️ St Mary's Day at Bradwell Abbey - Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
✨️ DETAILS
There will be fun for all the family as you discover unique medieval wall paintings, explore the history of Bradwell Abbey, get creative with kids’ crafts and learn more about Mary in different religions.
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️See inside St. Mary’s Chapel and discover its story
▪️Milton Keynes Museum showcasing archaeology from excavations at Bradwell Abbey
▪️Children’s craft activities
▪️Expert talk on the Bradwell Abbey skeleton
▪️Exhibition on Mary in different religions
✅️ FREE ENTRY
Drop-in any time between 11am and 2pm.
ℹ️ MORE INFO...
The Bradwell Abbey site is a wonderful place for a picnic, or a base for a longer walk north towards the Concrete Cows and Roman villa, or south towards Lodge Lake.
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
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⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🤹♂️ Ampthill Arts Jam presents: Tit for Tat Circus - Ampthill Great Park
Time: 12:30 - 17:30
Held at Ampthill Great Park on Friday 14th August 2026 held at the Green Space above the performance area. No need to book, just turn up. Free entry.
▪️AGES: For all ages
🕧 SESSION TIMES:
▪️12:30pm
▪️5:00pm
🤹♂️ EVENT DETAILS
Words, words words… What if we just forgot language for a moment? Join Tit for Tat Circus and immerse yourself in a chaotic world where even the loudest actions are lost in translation.
Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and jaw-dropping circus skills this fun-filled visual spectacle is not to be missed!
✅️ ENTRY COST: FREE
No booking required, just turn up.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please note: Ampthill Park car park will be closed from 2pm onwards for Ampthill EAT Feast.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: daisy@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of TempsfordTingeys Farm
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 SUMMER HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
✅️ Free Entry
✅️ Face painting
✅️ Muddy Mound Play
✅️ Free Go Kart Play
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Farm Shop
✅️ Animal Encounters
(Booking & charges apply)
🍔 CAFE OPENING TIMES
Our Farmers Café is open 10am - 3pm serving hot food and drinks.
❓️FAQS
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
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🤸♂️ Two Mile Ash Summer Event 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
🗓 2026 DATE & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 22 July: 09:30 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday 28 July: 13:30 - 15:30
▪️Tuesday 4 August: 13:30 - 15:30
▪️Friday 14 August: 09:30 - 11:30
▪️Tuesday 18 August: 09:30 - 11:30
▪️Wednesday 26 August: 13:30 - 15:30
▪️AGE: For ages up to 12.
🏐 INCLUDES
Every event includes New Bounce Blaster and Zorb Balls.
⭐️ OUR AIM
▪️Aim 1: For children to leave our sessions having gained more self-confidence and self-awareness.
▪️Aim 2: For children to develop their personal, social, emotional and phyisical development.
🎟 BOOK A SPACE
You can book a free space on the website via the event link.
