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🛍 Berkhamsted Artisan Market - 2026

Sunday 12 April 2026

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🛍 Come on down to Berkhamsted on the High Street, explore the market and enjoy the town.

🤩 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 

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September

🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044 

🎡 Scarrot's £2 Funfair, April 2026 - Northampton


Time: 14:00 - 22:00

🎡 Scarrott’s £2 Easter fun fair is coming to Northampton this April 2026! All Rides £2 except dodgems, £3! Fun for the whole family at Northampton's favourite funfair.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 1st April
▪️Thursday 2nd April
▪️Friday 3rd April
▪️Saturday 4th April
▪️Sunday 5th April
▪️Wednesday 8th April
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
▪️Saturday 11th April
▪️Sunday 12th April

📍LOCATION 
Sixfields north car park Northampton NN55QL 

🐣 Free Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Emberton Country Park Cafe


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop into our cafe at Emberton Country Park for a fun Easter egg hunting this 2026, and treat yourselves to our fabulous food and beverages! Please note the kitchen closes 60 minutes before the cafe closes.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
28th March - 12th April

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome outside the cafe.

💨 WEATHER PERMITTING
Important Note: Please remember that our opening times may occasionally be adjusted due to weather conditions, which could result in extended hours or early closure. We'll always do our best to keep you updated.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is free entry for vehicles displaying a disabled blue badge permit during the gatehouse opening times and there are reserved blue badge spaces in the main car park, near to the cafe where there is also access to toilet facilities for the disabled.
The main, circular pathway through the park has a hard paved surface that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs for most of the year. However, parts of the path can be wet in winter and after heavy rain.
Emberton Country Park has a  Changing Places toilet, located behind the cafe.

🌳 THINGS TO DO AT EMBERTON COUNTRY PARK
To Find else what else you can do at Emberton Country Park click here.

🅿️ PARKING  - FEES APPLY
Click here for information

ℹ️ CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 712665

🐒 Trail at Tring Natural History Museum - Easter Half Term 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐻‍❄ From floor to ceiling, each one of our galleries is full of surprises, whether it’s a polar bear with a literary past or a flea in a tiny outfit. Come and discover their fascinating stories and pick your own favourite specimen from our displays. Start planning your trip.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday–Sunday
▪️Bank holidays
▪️10:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

👣 TRAIL: £1.50 PAY ON ENTRY
To make the most of your visit our popular gallery trails which can be bought from the museum shop for £1.50. We currently have the ABC trail (under 6), and Walter and his animals (6+) to explore the museum with. You're also welcome to draw in the galleries, with your own pencils, or use ours located past admissions. Come and show us how you get on!

♿️ FACILITIES & ACCESS

🎟 MUSEUM FREE TICKETS
It is advised to book your free tickets in advance for the museum to guarantee you entry. It can get very busy at weekends and half term. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 020 7942 6171

🐰 Willen Lake Easter Egg Trail 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

👣 Join us for our free Easter trail at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes this 2026 running every day during the Easter holidays.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
28th March - 12th April
▪️10am - 4pm

▪️AGES:
Our trail is most suited to children under 8 years of age but everyone is welcome to take part.

🐰 EVENT DETAILS
Our Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Kids can get creative, get active, and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.

📜 WHERE TO COLLECT THE TRAIL SHEET
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 14:00 - 19:00

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

♿️ 🏈 Wheelchair Rugby League - University of Bedfordshire, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

♿️🏈 GIVE IT A GO DAY!
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to give Wheelchair Rugby League a try on the 12th April 2026! Disabled or not you can just turn up, 10am - 12pm.


ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our “Give It A Go Day” is an ideal way to come and join us for a free open session where you can get in a chair and see if this incredible sport is something for you!

We encourage anyone of any ability to come along to the Arena Sports Hall at the University of Bedfordshire to see what it’s about.

Whether you are looking for regular exercise, a new social scene or to play competitive sport we have something for everyone!

📍LOCATION
Arena Sports Hall
Polhill Campus
Bedford

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO
For more information, email Adam at Ad_Johnson@ymail.com

⛪️ Free Entry - De Grey Mausoleum Opening Day, 2026 - Flitton


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

⛪️ The De Grey Mausoleum is attached to the mid-15th-century parish church of St John at Flitton, Bedfordshire. It was first built in the early 17th century, before being expanded in 1704. The mausoleum contains a remarkable collection of funerary monuments spanning three centuries.

🅿️ Parking: There is no car park at the church but there is limited on-street parking available on surrounding streets.

🚫 Facilities: There are no facilities at the church but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill.

🚁 Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance

ℹ️ WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Mausoleum has uneven surfaces this may not be suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs are allowed inside. Free entry, no booking required.

🚶‍♂️A WALK NEAR BY...
If you would like to extend your day with a walk check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook Post.

🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS
▪️
Sunday 12th April 
▪️Sunday 3rd May 
▪️Sunday 7th June 
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Sunday 2nd August
▪️Wednesday 19th August 
▪️Sunday 6th September 

🚘 FREE - Seasons Breakfast Car Meet 2026 - Seasons Garden Centre


Time: 10:30 - 13:30

🚘 Yes it's happening again at Seasons Garden Centre in Wixams on Sunday 12th April 2026.

EVENT DETAILS
✨️ 10:30 am Kick Start
✨️ To support our local businesses
✨️ A great informal get together to socialise with old friends & make new ones.

❓️WHAT TO KNOW
▪️
TOTALLY STATIC FAMILY FRIENDLY 
▪️ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME REGARDLESS OF WEATHER... MEET WILL TAKE PLACE .. 
▪️BRING YOUR DAILYS IF YOU WANT AS THE WHOLE POINT IS TO SOCIALISE & SUPPORT SEASONS .. 

⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry


Time: 12:30 - 17:00

⚙️ Free entry into Stotfold Mill. The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the following dates. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting.

🌳 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.

ℹ️ FAQ'S: Click here

🕛 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
☎️ Phone: 01462 734541

Bike Night - The Village Swan, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 17:00 - 20:00

🏍 Bike Night is rolling back into Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP - Come along for a great evening of bikes and banter! April - October.

Join every second Wednesday of the month for an evening dedicated to great bikes, good company, and pub favourites. Whether you ride or just love the scene, everyone’s welcome.

🍔 FOOD AVAILABLE
There is food available at the Village Swan, reasonably priced and absolutely scrummy. Meal deals just £12. Warm fire, cosy seating.

PLEASE NOTE:
A polite notice: Please ride carefully & respectively through the village.

PARKING
Car park is for bikes only on this event.

🗓 Other 2026 Dates:
▪️15th April
▪️13th May
▪️10th June
▪️8th Jul
▪️12 Aug
▪️9 Sept
▪️14 Oct

ℹ️ VILLAGE SWAN CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01525 213868

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026

Thursday 16 April 2026

Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2026 - Morrisons


Time: 07:00 - 12:00

🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale is located at the under cover car park of Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.

🛍 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 
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St George's Day 2026 - Priory Gardens, Dunstable


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🛡 Get ready for a legendary day out at Priory Gardens in Dunstable on saturday 18th April 2026. Dust off your armour and bring the whole family for a day of myths, monsters, and medieval fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT
📖 George & the Dragon Storytelling – Hear the legend come to life!
🐲 Meet the Dragons – Get up close with our Giant Dragon & adorable Baby Dragon.
⚔️ Fighting Knights Display – Watch breath-taking live combat.
🛡️ Knights School – Train to be a hero of the realm!
🎧 DJ Dragon Dance Party – Bust a move with the beast.
🐍 Animal Encounters – Meet some real-life "monsters."
🎭 Dragon 101 Show & Punch and Judy – Classic laughs and dragon facts.
🏹 Children’s Jousting & Archery – Test your aim and bravery!

🍔 STALLS & FOOD
Plus, enjoy a variety of stalls, delicious catering, and so much more! It’s going to be a great day for all ages. 

🎠 Family Fun Fair, April 2026 - Flitwick


Time: 14:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this April 2026 at Flitwick Millennium Park. Weather dependant.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 9th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 10th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 11th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 12th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

▪️Thursday 16th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Friday 17th April: 5pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Saturday 18th April: 2pm - 8.30pm ish
▪️Sunday 19th April: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices       
▪️Large rides £2.50         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St George’s Day Market 2026 - Dunstable


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🎉 St. George’s Day Market in Dunstable is on Saturday 18th April 2026 from 9:30 - 3:30pm.

📍 Location:
Middle Row Markets, Dunstable LU6 3SN

FREE Activities
🛡 Free Knights Trial + a goodie bag
🎠 Free Children’s Waltzer
🎲 More Than Board Games – enjoy free tabletop games
🖍 Free crafts for children

🛍 STALLS
Plus, explore our craft & food stalls , the perfect way to celebrate St. George’s Day!

🎉 Bring the whole family for a day of fun, games, and treats!

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115
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