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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
🎉 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
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026 - Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
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.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
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
🌞 Summer Events 2026 - Deanshanger Sports Club
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
🤸♂️ Every Event Includes
🗓 Wednesday 29th July 2026
▪️Time: 1:30pm–3:30pm
▪️Activity: Risky Van
▪️Ages: Up to 12 years old
🎟 Book here
▪️Activity: Messy Van
▪️Ages: Up to 12 years old
🗓 Friday 28th August 2026
▪️Activity: Teen Session
▪️Ages: 10–16 years old
🎟 Book here
ℹ️ Additional information: Walk-in spaces only available with parent contact details provided.
✅️ BOOKING
🎶 Friday Night Carnival - The Horseshoes, Blunham
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
DETAILS
🎧 DJ Set from Silva C
🎶 Bringing you the very best music, including:
• Reggae
• Dancehall
• Bashment
• Garage
• DnB
• R&B
• Plus some old-school tracks!
😋 FOOD AVAILABLE
One Pot Shack - serving Caribbean food.
💃 Come down, have a dance in the pub garden and enjoy some great vibes!
🎠 Scarrotts £2 Fun Fair, August 2026 - Northampton Racecourse
Time: 14:00 - 22:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Monday - Saturday: 2pm - 10pm
▪️Sunday: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 21st August - Monday 31st August
▪️Open everyday.
ℹ️ ABOUT
All the fun of the fair at Northampton Racecours located at the white elephant corner.
With loads of rides and attractions at affordable prices fetch the family to the funfair.
Keep an eye on socials incase of any last minute closures.
📍The Racecourse white elephant corner NN2 7HG.
🎶 Carnival Weekend Warmup - Biscot Mill, Luton (Hungry Horse Pub)
Time: 19:00
🔥 EVENT DETAILS
We’re turning up the energy as DJ KORES aka DJ Hartley takes over the decks from 7PM until late!
Expect a proper party mix of:
🎵 R&B
💃 Dancehall
🔥 Bashment
🌴 Soca
Whether you’re starting your Carnival weekend with us or just looking for somewhere to dance, laugh and have a brilliant night, we’ve got you covered! 🎉
We’ve got that end-of-month energy and Carnival vibes. One BIG Friday night baby!
😋 FEELING HUNGRY?
Take a look at the menu on the website.
🎶 Meppershall Eats & Live Music - August 2026
Time: 16:00 - 23:00
🎶 PLUS LIVE MUSIC - 7.30PM
Live music from 7:30pm followed by a disco until late!
🎱 IN THE SOCIAL CLUB NEXT DOOR
Our regular Bingo Night is also on Friday – eyes down at 7pm, doors open 6:15pm. Over 18s only for bingo.
🎯 POOL & DARTS
Plus, pool is £1 per game and darts are FREE!
🛝 KIDS PLAY PARK
🎡 Luton Pop Up Fun Park - August/September 2026 (Discount Day)
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
🤑 Friday 28 August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 29th August - 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 30th August: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Monday 31st August: 1pm - 9pm
🤑 Friday 4th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Saturday 5th September: 1pm - 9pm
✅ Sunday 6th September: 1pm - 6pm
🤑 DISCOUNT DAYS!
Friday 21st, Friday 28th August & Friday 4th September 2026 - All Rides 2 ONLY Tokens! (Excludes Bungees).
💷 TOKENS
Pay Per Ride with our Token System - Tokens can be purchased onsite - Cash & Card Accepted.
🪙 TOKEN COST
▪️1 Token: £1.20
▪️10 Tokens: £10.00
RIDE LIST
👹 Daredevil
🚀 JetFire
🔥 InFerno
🚗 Dodgems
🌪️ Twister
🇺🇸 Alcatraz
🚂 Runaway Train
🛞 Race O Rama
🚒 Monster Trucks
🏎️ BumperCarz
🔴 Bungees
🛝 Mega Slide
🎰 Games Stalls
🐤 Hook A Duck..... & LOADS MORE!
🚻 Onsite Security & Toilets.
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🕺 Soul & Motown Night - Market Square, St Neots
Time: 16:30 - 20:30
Get ready for an evening on Friday 28th August 2026, 4.30pm - 8.30pm packed full of classic Soul, Motown and feel-good music in St Neots on the Market Square, with an amazing live band bringing the Market Square to life!
🎶 LIVE SOUL & MOTOWN BAND
Get your dancing shoes ready and enjoy the incredible live music, atmosphere and timeless sounds of Soul & Motown!
🍔 Alongside the music, enjoy our Friday Food Feast, with street food, artisan stalls and delicious treats for the whole family.
📻 BLACK CAT RADIO WILL BE HERE!
They’ll be joining us on the night, adding even more to the atmosphere!
🪑 SEATING IS AVAILABLE, BUT…
It does get busy, so if you want to make sure you have somewhere to sit and relax, we recommend bringing your own chair or a blanket. 🧺
Come early, grab your spot and settle in for an evening of SOUL, MOTOWN, LIVE MUSIC, GREAT FOOD & FANTASTIC VIBES! ❤️
🎤 Fisherfolk Live - The George, Maulden
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🧒 KIDS EAT FOR £5
We’re also extending our Kids Eat Half Price offer right through to Monday 31st August Bring the little ones along for a main, pudding and a drink for just £5.
🍽 FOOD SERVING TIMES
▪️Cooked Breakfast available
Friday & Saturday 8am-11am
▪️Main Service daily from 12 - 9pm
▪️(Sunday from 12 - 7pm)
📖 MENU
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/TABLE BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 01525 841559
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
⛱️ 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.
Related Blogs
🌸 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
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026 - Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
🗓 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.
🐮 Franklin Summer Craft Fair 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25th July
▪️Saturday 29th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a fantastic day out with free entry and something for everyone. Browse a wonderful selection of local craft makers showcasing unique gifts and handmade crafts—perfect for any occasion.
🌭 FOOD & DRINK
Make the most of your visit with our on-site café, relax in our beautiful picnic field, and don’t forget to stop by our Farm Shop and Butchers to pick up everything you need for a delicious weekend BBQ.
🏰 FUN FOR KIDS
There’s fun for the whole family too, with a face painter and bouncy castle (weather permitting). Plus a play area.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook blog to give you an idea of what to expect.
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
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
