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🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🤩 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
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 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.
🕛 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
🌸 Flower Festival 2026 - St Marys Church, Stotfold
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 12th September: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 11am - 4pm
🌸 DETAILS
With the help of some clever flower arrangers, a lot of imagination (and a lot of luck in our case!) these wonderful arrangements will be scattered around the church - think Christmas Tree Festival, but with flowers!
Make a date on the calendar to take a walk round and see the church looking absolutely beautiful and no doubt, smelling amazing too!
Refreshments available in the Church Hall.
FREE ENTRY!
⛪️ Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Free Heritage Open Day - September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📖 ABOUT....
Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Bedfordshire is regarded as a fine example of one of the first mausoleam to be built in this country with the earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a descendant of the legendary Robbie, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana, Countess of Oxford. The mausoleum, in St Mary's Churchyard, is in the care of Central Bedfordshire Council and is managed by Maulden History Society and Maulden Parochial Church Council.
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The mausoleum is small, but accessible. There are steps down to the crypt which are not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. Facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby church hall.
📍WHERE?
The mausoleum is to be found in St. Mary's Churchyard. Parking is available in the nearby car park.
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
⚽️ Sundays Football Fun for Little Stars - Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
🧒 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
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
⚔️ 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
Time: 13:00 - 19:00
🗓 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.
🚘 🏍 Classics at The Compasses, Greenfield - 2026
Time: 18:00
🌐 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
🎲 Board Games Evening at The White Lion, Dunstable
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 2nd Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wednesday 16th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
▪️Wedbesday 30th Sept: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
▪️Board Game Library provided, but feel free to bring your own too!
▪️Volunteers on hand to help recommend games, set-up and teach rules,
▪️Wheelchair accessible
▪️Free on-site parking
▪️Dogs & well behaved children welcome
▪️Refreshments available from the bar
This is a free event, booking is not required but it's nice to know numbers in advance :) Reserve a space and let us know you'll be attending here! Donations to our not-for-profit board game library are appreciated to keep these events running!
Hosted by More Than Board Games (Kira & Matt)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@morethanboardgames.co.uk
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😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
▪️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
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
🛍 BUYERS: Free
▪️From: 7am -12pm
🚘 SELLERS: £5
▪️Just turn up and arrive for around 6am
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
If would like more information please get in touch:
📧 Email:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
🍳 Veterans & Serving Breakfast Club - The Wingfield Club, Ampthill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
Supporting our hero's. This includes Military, veterans, reservists, ex or serving fire police or ambulance plus immediate family members but the big theme is community support and integration.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th April
▪️Saturday 30th May
▪️Saturday 20th June
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Saturday 15th August
▪️Saturday 19th September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: vblbreakfast@outlook.com
🛡 Heritage Day, Medieval Festival 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
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
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
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
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
🧒 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
🚗 Blunham Classics Car Meet 2026
Time: 17:00
🗓 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
🌳 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
👶 Lula: Experience for Babies and their Grown-ups - Houghton Regis
Time: 10:30 - 14:45
🗓 SESSION TIMES:
10:30am, 11:45am & 1:45pm
✨️ ABOUT
Lula is a playful first experience of sensory theatre for babies and their grown-ups and is designed especially for ages 0-12 months. Older siblings will be unable to take part.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Follow baby Lula and her family inside a colourful dome full of light, sound, texture and song. Find glimmers of joy and see the wonder of your baby in this enchantingly immersive, interactive performance. Exploring connection, care and companionship through a blend of original live music and dance, you are invited to sit, lie down, listen, watch and delight in your unique child.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Book your free ticket via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
📧 Email: info@fullhouse.org.uk
🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September
🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044
⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 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.
🕛 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
