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🚗 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Set in the beautiful grounds of Priory Gardens, this much-loved annual event is a real highlight of the local calendar, bringing together a wonderful display of heritage and vintage vehicles for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re a lifelong motoring enthusiast or simply looking for a great family-friendly day out in Bedfordshire, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the day.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Heritage and vintage vehicle displays
▪️ Live music performances
▪️ Children’s activities
▪️ Stalls
▪️ On-site food concessions
▪️ A lively town centre atmosphere
🚒 SPECIAL FEATURE
We’re delighted to welcome the Prevention Team from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to this year’s show. They’ll be bringing their innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle – a fully immersive experience using motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🚛 DON’T MISS
As an extra bonus, the truck convoy will roll through the centre of town, adding even more excitement to the day. Middle Market is also on The Square across the road.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
✍️ PRE-REGISTER
This is a pre-registered event for show cars – Registration is now open for 2026 via the event link!
🌞 Datchworth Village Fete 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Fun stalls
✨️Games
✨️Classic Cars
✨️Music
✨️Dog show (weather permitting)
✨️Rodeo Camel
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
BBQ, tea tent, Pimm's, Ice-cream, cakes
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is £1.00
👨👩👧👦 The Little Loves Fayre - Kings House, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for a fun-filled day at The Little Loves Fayre, a welcoming family marketplace designed to support and celebrate every stage of parenthood — from pregnancy right through to the teenage years — all under one roof.
Browse a wide range of stalls tailored for parents and children, alongside some fab hidden gem businesses offering local products, services and ideas for family life.
✨ FREE admission
✨ FREE parking
✨ Baby changing facilities
✨ On-site refreshments
✨ FREE goody bags for the first 50 families
✨ PLUS a FREE meet and greet with Ariel!
💗 WHY VISIT?
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, shopping for little ones, or looking for useful local businesses and services for older children, this fayre is a lovely chance to connect, browse and discover what’s available in and around Bedfordshire.
It’s an easy, family-friendly event with plenty to see, and a great opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying a relaxed few hours out.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🎉 Flitwick Family Fun Day 2026
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Outdoor cinema
✨️ Live music
✨️ Fairground rides
(£1.50, £2 for dodgem cars)
✨️ Food court
✨️ Stalls, and more!
🍿 FREE!
Free popcorn whilst stocks last!
Free Live Music!
Free outdoor cinema
📽 FILMS
▪️12.30pm - Wicked (PG)
▪️4.30pm - Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
🅿️ PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS
You can park at The Rufus Centre and hop on the Free shuttle bus operating between the park from 12 noon and 7pm.
🙏SPONSORS
Special thanks to our event sponsors: D & G Short, Flitwick & Ampthill Bathrooms, Temple Flooring, One-O-One Garage, Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Chic Celebrations and Flitwick Jewellers.
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🎉 Denfest 2026 at Great Denham Primary School
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for fair games, sports, art, inflatables, raffle, stalls, food, bar and entertainment all afternoon!
🎶 Live performances on the main stage
🎡 Unlimited inflatables (with wristband - £6 on the day)
⚽ Free sports activities
🎪 Fun fair games with prizes to be won
🎟️ Raffle
🛍️ Local stalls, crafts, gifts, treats, and unique products as well as fidgets galore!
🍔 Delicious food and drink vendors
🎨 Art gallery, free colouring activities, LEGO play area, and SEN-friendly area
🍬 Our super famous tuck shop
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Performances on stage from 12pm and an after party from 4pm with DJ Ryan and Shauny H! A fun family afternoon out!
💷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your family and friends as well as your picnic blankets and chairs and help us make this year's Denfest our biggest and best yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Ideally bring cash, but we will have QR Codes for payments also)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: friendsofgreatdenham@gmail.com
🎈 Summer Fayre 2026 - Wixams
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
With plenty of games, raffles and market stalls to enjoy.
Whatever the weather, you can treat yourself to hot and cold refreshments from our licensed bar and bistro.
There’s no booking required, and entry is free for all, so just come along and enjoy the festivities.
🚘 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚛 LOOK AT FOR THE THE RALLY...
Plus, get ready for the spectacular Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy! Get a prime position by the clock tower and then head straight into Priory Gardens!
EVENT DETAILS
🚘 Car Display
Browse a fantastic display of over 200 heritage and vintage vehicles in a beautiful park setting!
🎵 Live Music on Stage:
🎤 Lulu and the Hullabaloos
🎤 Kiah Rihanna
🎤 The Memphis Belles
👶 Fun for the Kids:
🏃♂️ Children’s assault course
🎨 FREE arts and crafts
🎠 Small children's rides
🗺️ An interactive History Alive Trail
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (Prevention Team):
Experience the innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle! This fully immersive experience uses motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🎭 Entertainment & Attractions:
🐾 Hands-on animal encounters
🌳 Unbound Theatre’s live performance of The Wind in the Willows
🍔 Food, Drink & Shopping:
Delicious food concessions, meet our community groups, face painting, unique craft stalls, and an outdoor bar!
☕ Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms will also be open from 9 am to 4.30 pm serving refreshing drinks and a delicious range of food.
🅿️ PARKING
We recommend using Ashton Square Car Park when visiting the event (LU6 3SN). *charges apply*
🤝 This event has kindly been sponsored by Regtransfers Number Plates.
🚂 Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and scones will be available, as well as cheese scones and savoury cream tea.
Looking for a present for the train lover in your life? Our Ridgmont Station gift shop is full of delightful, railway-themed products - calendars, cups, books and more! Pay a visit to Ridgmont and see if there's something that could brighten your loved one's day.
🌳 WALKS NEARBY
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family! We're fortunate to have some fantastic walking and cycling routes nearby. Check out three of our favourites on our website. After your adventure, swing by for refreshments (Wednesday to Saturday) from our fantastic volunteers!
🎟 DISCOUNT INFORMATION TRAIN TRAVEL
Railcard holders travel for a third off and Bedfordshire Bus Pass discounts travel for half price travel after 10:00 on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Bank Holidays.
❗️PLEASE NOTE - CHECK BEFORE VISITING
Please note it is not always possible to open the Museum at all advertised times due to a shortage of volunteers. Please call:
01525 287121 in advance if you are making a special journey for the Museum.
ℹ️ VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like further details of volunteering opportunities please phone or email us
☎️ Phone: 01234 832645
📧 Email: heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk
🛍 Fill a Bag Sale & Craft Fair 2026 - Transfiguration Church, Kempston
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
🛍 FILL A BAG FOR £10!
We have a full a bag sale on 9:30am-12:00pm where you can fill one of our huge carrier bags full of womens, mens & childrens clothing and shoes for just £10!!
🍰 CRAFT FAIR & CAKE SALE
Then 1:00pm-4:00pm we have a craft fair, including our own cake sale, pet stall and tombola!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
manager@rspca-bedfordshirenorth.org.uk
🚁 Gyro World Record Attempt 2026 - Shuttleworth
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
FREE EVENT - PLEASE NOTE
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
On the day, you'll also be able to see the original 'Little Nellie' that was flown in the making of the famous Bond film You Only Live Twice, and the Aston Martin Owners Club will be bringing a great collection of classic and modern examples of the iconic vehicles.
In 2022, the Guinness World Record was set for the most autogyros landing on an airfield in 8 hours as 71. This was achieved by The British Rotorcraft Association at Shuttleworth on 21 May 2022.
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🎉 Northampton Carnival 2026
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
📍 The Racecourse, Northampton, NN1 4LG
📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
⏰ 12pm til 7.30pm
🎟️ Free Entry
🌏 EVENT DETAILS
Celebrating culture, creativity, diversity and community spirit, Northampton Carnival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds for a spectacular day of entertainment, music, dance, food and family fun!
🌍 FREE ENTRY
🎭 Multicultural Carnival Parade
🎶 Live Music & Stage Performances
🍴 Street Food & International Cuisine
🛍️ Arts, Crafts & Community Stalls
🎡 Funfair Attractions
💃 Dance Groups & Performers
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
🎉 Community Celebration
🪅 THE PARADE - 2PM
The main event takes place at Racecourse Park from 12pm until 7:30pm, with the carnival parade leaving the park at 2pm and travelling through Northampton town centre before returning to the Racecourse. Expect colourful costumes, incredible floats, energetic performers and a carnival atmosphere throughout the day.
🎭 2026 THEME
This year's theme: “Unity in Masquerade, Many Stories, One Parade” celebrates the power of communities coming together through creativity, culture and shared experiences.
Whether you're attending with family, friends or coming to experience Northampton Carnival for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Be inspired. Be involved. Be part of Northampton Carnival
🪩 AFTER PARTY - FREE ENTRY
After party hosted by The Umbrella Fair at The Racecourse Pavilion 2pm til 11pm.
♨️ Heatwave BBQ & Bouncy Castle - The Five Bells, Stanbridge
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Join us for an afternoon of sunshine, great food, and family fun!
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and make the most of the heatwave
🎠 Horton Steam Fair 2026 (firework display) - Boxmoor Common
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
Join us on 12th - 14th and 19th - 21st June 2026 at Boxmoor Common to experience the magic of a traditional British funfair with stunning restored vintage rides and sidestalls dating from the 1900s to the 1960s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 12th June: 4pm – 10pm
▪️Saturday 13th June: 12pm – 10pm
▪️Sunday 14th June: 12pm – 8pm
▪️Friday 19th June: 4pm – 10pm
▪️Saturday 20th June: 12pm – 10pm
▪️Sunday 21st June: 12pm – 8pm
🎆 FIREWORKS
Plus, on Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th June 2026 we’re also hosting a free firework display after dusk!
🎠 EVENT DETAILS
It’s free entry every day, just pay for the rides you need. A lovely day and evening out for all generations of the family to enjoy together.
PLUS, SAVE! Get free rides when you book a ride token bundle online and collect at the fair! Only available in advance from our website.
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🍓 Pick Your Own Strawberries, June 2026 - Graveley Fruit Farm
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 JUNE DATES
▪️Wednesday 3rd June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Thursday 4th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 5th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 6th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Thursday 11th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Friday 12th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
▪️Saturday 13th June: 9:30am - 4:30pm
☕️ WHAT ELSE TO ENJOY
A Cafe and all children's activities open daily: 10am - 5pm. Some activities are chargable.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post to get a better idea.
🎤 📽 The Green Man Under the Tent - Lidlington
Time: 14:00
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
We will be showing two films and welcoming the Fantastic Wilsons Show performing all greatest hits from Grease & Dirty Dancing
🎬 2pm Family Film 1 (pg)
🎤 4pm Wilson Show Live
🎬 6.30pm Family Film 2 (12)
🌭 FOOD
Our kitchen will be open 10am-7pm on Saturday so can grab bite to eat .
👍 FREE ENTRY
Why not come in your 50s & 60s rock n roll , pink ladies & t birds gear to get into the groove
🛍 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 June 14th
▪️Sunday July 12th
▪️Sunday August 9th
▪️Sunday September 13th
▪️Sunday October 11th
▪️Sunday November 8th
▪️Sunday December 13th
🛍️ Wolverton Street Market, June 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
ℹ️ DETAILS
Running from 10am - 2pm, it’s a great way to shop small, support local and enjoy a relaxed Sunday browse. Wolverton Street Market is a bustling event celebrating independent businesses, local makers, delicious street food and drink vendors, plus organisations doing great things in the local community.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a welcoming mix of stalls, local traders and foodie treats in the heart of Wolverton. Whether you're popping by for a wander, picking up something unique, or grabbing a bite to eat, this friendly street market is a lovely way to spend a few hours.
This Sunday you’ll find:
• Plant Bass'd • Really Good Sausages • Humble Unbakery • Green Machine • Better Dogs Records • Alfreds Fruit & Veg • Cheese on Towcest • The Herb Whisperer • Suds Skincare • Mango Plants • Harmony Rose • Community Orchard • The Wildlife Trust • The Old Bath House • Still Green Cohousing
🎤 Music: Music this month is by the wonderful Robyn Kitchen
🛍 WHAT ELSE?
In additon to the wonderful stalls on the square, Branch Out will be in the in The Shop on The Square, and Mr Beans, Orchard Chiropractic and Age UK will be open.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
Interested in trading at this or future Wolverton Street Markets?
📧 Email: theshop@futurewolverton.org
🦆Castlethorpe Duck Race & Dog Show 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s a fantastic family day out - food vendors, stalls of all types, funfair rides, crafty activities & of the course our famous Duck Race.
▪️1.00pm - Gates open and live music starts.
▪️2.00pm - Fun Dog show starts
▪️3.45pm - Cooperative Duck Race
▪️4.15pm - The main Duck Race, 1000 ducks are dropped into the river.
🐶 DOG SHOW - £2.50 PER ENTRY
▪️Registration from 1pm
▪️Show from 2pm
🎫 RACE TICKET COST
£2 per ticket or £10 per book of 5
📍WHERE TO BUY RACE TICKETS
▪️Castlethorpe Village Shop (cash or card)
▪️Butchers (cash only)
▪️Hanslope News Shop (cash only)
🗺 HOW TO GET THERE
📍Google Map link
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📍Google Map Plus code: 35Q3+4V9 Milton Keynes
Find us in between The Navigation Inn, Thrupp Wharf and Shepperton Close, Castlethorpe. The entrance is just before/after the bridge which is closest to Castlethorpe.
🎉 Come along, bring the family (and the dog!), and enjoy a wonderful afternoon by the river in support of great local causes. Follow the Facebook page for more info.
🚘 Luton Festival of Transport 2026 - Stockwood Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
With a history spanning over 30 years, this much-loved Bedfordshire event continues to bring together an impressive display of stunning, stylish vehicles from vintage to modern.
Luton Someries Rotary Club has supported the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group in running the festival over recent years and has now proudly taken on the baton to keep this brilliant local tradition going.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
friendly, family atmosphere in the lovely surroundings of Stockwood Discovery Centre
Whether you're a serious car enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxed family day out in Luton, this popular transport festival promises plenty to see throughout the day.
✨️A wide variety of classic and modern vehicles
✨️Beautiful displays including MGs, Minis and many more
✨️Charity and sales stalls
✨️Food and drink stands
🚗 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Exhibitors must register online by 10th June 2026 £10 per car. Register here.
☕️ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Why not make a day of it and stop by the cafe at Stockwood Discovery Centre?
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jec.beds@outlook.com
📧 Email: The.LooseAlliance@gmail.com
🎶 St Neots Bands in the Park 2026
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🧺 PICNICS
Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and join us for an afternoon of live music, sunshine, and community fun in the heart of St Neots.
☕️ CAFE
The event takes place near Ambiance Cafe, who kindly support Bands in the Park so there’ll be plenty of great food and drinks available while you sit back and enjoy the music.
ℹ️ Please note: Performances may be cancelled at short notice due to unsuitable weather conditions. Follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
🗓 2026 DATES:
- 14-Jun – The IMPS Ukulele Group
- 21-Jun – Sloop Groggy Dogs
- 28-Jun – Fynnius Fogg
- 12-Jul – St Neots Big Band
- 19-Jul – The Munroes
- 26-Jul – Rachel Hill
- 02-Aug – Orchard
- 09-Aug – Jazz the 2 of Us
- 16-Aug – DarkHorse
- 23-Aug – Somersham Town Band
- 30-Aug – Diamond Country Dance Club
- 06-Sep – Devil’s Mojo
- 13-Sep – Magenta Slipperz
- 20-Sep – The Freedom Jazz Orchestra
