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🚘 Indoor Car Boot Sale at The Emporium in Woburn Sands 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
- 14:00
🛍 Come and take a look inside both inside the car boot sale and the Garden centre between 10am and 2pm at The Woburn Sands Emporium. FREE ENTRY!
🎟 STALL HOLDERS - BOOKING REQUIRED HERE:
https://wsemporium.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/55451?catID=54200&
▪️Book a space for our indoor car boot sale, held on the first Sunday of the month.
▪️£10 Bring your own table (2 chairs provided)
▪️Space is big enough for one 5ft table.
▪️Set up time 9am - 10am.
▪️Selling time 10am - 2pm.
NB. The garden centre and restaurant opens at 10am, so the hour set up is just for the stall holder to set up.
We can not change any money so bring some change with you.
2025 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️Sunday 2nd February
▪️Sunday 2nd March
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
🎟 STALL HOLDERS - BOOKING REQUIRED HERE:
https://wsemporium.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/55451?catID=54200&
▪️Book a space for our indoor car boot sale, held on the first Sunday of the month.
▪️£10 Bring your own table (2 chairs provided)
▪️Space is big enough for one 5ft table.
▪️Set up time 9am - 10am.
▪️Selling time 10am - 2pm.
NB. The garden centre and restaurant opens at 10am, so the hour set up is just for the stall holder to set up.
We can not change any money so bring some change with you.
2025 CAR BOOT SALE DATES:
▪️Sunday 2nd February
▪️Sunday 2nd March
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
💚 St Albans Vegan Market 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
💚 The St Albans Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over St Peter's Street again! As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities + loads more.
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Join us at Bromham Mill to discover a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, from unique jewellery to artisanal foods, all made by local talents. Enjoy delicious treats, and the great community feel that makes Bromham Mill so special.
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
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🚣♀️ Olney Riverfest 2025 at The Recreation Ground
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🚣♀️ Riverfest is back for another year! This is a FREE, family friendly, one day event based around the River Great Ouse. It combines a Duck Race, an amateur Raft Race, plus craft, food and drink stalls and live bands.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.
😋 Flavour Fest 2025 - Willen Lake
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
😋 Willen Lake's Flavour Fest returns for 2025. Located by the Water Sports Centre.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
We'll have a range of street food options, plus hot drinks and a bar available at Willen Lake Café.
Vendors and entertainment will be confirmed nearer the event.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or a fun family day out, Flavour Fest offers something for everyone. The event is open to all, free of charge, and no booking is required.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.
Normal car parking charges apply.
🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00
🦆 Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks charity are holding our annual Duck Race, Stalls Tombola and Raffle by the river Flit in Shefford.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
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⛱️ Aylesbury on Sea 2025 - Free Entry
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏖️ Aylesbury on Sea returns to Vale Park on Sunday 6 July 2025 for a day filled with seaside fun, games and activities as well as 60 tonnes of sand!
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
♿️ EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
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👀 VISUAL STORY
A visual story helps those who wish to know more about our events and what to expect. View the visual story video to assist those who could become overwhelmed by the event.
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💖 Massive thanks to Ben Mason Grab Hire for sponsoring this event.
🏰 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival 2025 - FREE ENTRY
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎊 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival. An afternoon filled with worldly tastes and live music to get all your senses singing!
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.
🐶 Rushmere Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2025 - The Country Park
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🌞 Our annual fundraising Summer Fayre and Fun dog Show this 2025, come and join the fun and games for all the family out on the meadow!
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
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🎊 Newport Pagnell Carnival 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00
🎊 Attracting thousands of people every year join us for two jam packed days of family fun, entertainment, fairground, food, live music and so much more at Newport Pagnell Carnival! What’s more, they do it whatever the weather!
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN NEWPORT PAGNALL?
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❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL IN NEWPORT PAGNALL?
Expedia Hotels
Hotels.com
❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.
🚂🚘 Classics Weekend 2025 - Miniature Railway, Fancott, Toddington
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🚂 Classics Weekend at Fancott Miniature Railway on Saturday 5th & 6th July 2025 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
🎊 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
✨️ Celebrating 50 Years of the Fancott Miniature Railway (1975–2025)
✨️ Enjoy train rides pulled by visiting steam locomotives (subject to availability)
✨️ A showcase of classic vehicles on display in the car park
🚂 TRAIN RIDES
▪️Available both days from 12:00 to 17:00
▪️£3 per person
🚘 CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Free entry
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION:
▪️Visit the Fancott Miniature Railway Facebook page.
▪️Or email: fancotttrailwayevents@gmail.com
🎊 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
✨️ Celebrating 50 Years of the Fancott Miniature Railway (1975–2025)
✨️ Enjoy train rides pulled by visiting steam locomotives (subject to availability)
✨️ A showcase of classic vehicles on display in the car park
🚂 TRAIN RIDES
▪️Available both days from 12:00 to 17:00
▪️£3 per person
🚘 CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Free entry
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION:
▪️Visit the Fancott Miniature Railway Facebook page.
▪️Or email: fancotttrailwayevents@gmail.com
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Market Cross, Dunstable
Monday 07 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
☕️ The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK is at the Market Cross Dunstable every Monday and Tuesday 11am to 1pm for a coffee and a chat!
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🚘 Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet in Oakley– 2025
Tuesday 08 July 2025
Time: 18:00
🔥 Calling all car lovers! Join us for the Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet of 2025 at Oakley Sports & Social Club.
🚘 WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome!
✅️ Large car park/field
✅️ Bar & food on-site
✅️ Friendly, family atmosphere
✅️ Variety of cars on display
✅️ Great vibes and good conversations
ℹ️ MEMBERS/NON MEMBERS
Members of Oakley Sports & Social Club are entitled to a 25% discount on all food and drink. Not yet a member? Join online at https://oakleyssc.com/membership
🚫 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Please remember that bringing your own food and drink is prohibited at the venue.
CONTACT INFO
For more information, text or call:
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
🗓 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
▪️Tuesday 8th April
▪️Tuesday 13th May
▪️Tuesday 10th June
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 16th September
🚘 WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome!
✅️ Large car park/field
✅️ Bar & food on-site
✅️ Friendly, family atmosphere
✅️ Variety of cars on display
✅️ Great vibes and good conversations
ℹ️ MEMBERS/NON MEMBERS
Members of Oakley Sports & Social Club are entitled to a 25% discount on all food and drink. Not yet a member? Join online at https://oakleyssc.com/membership
🚫 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Please remember that bringing your own food and drink is prohibited at the venue.
CONTACT INFO
For more information, text or call:
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
🗓 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
▪️Tuesday 8th April
▪️Tuesday 13th May
▪️Tuesday 10th June
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 16th September
Classic Car Meet at Oakley Sports and Social Club July 2025
Tuesday 08 July 2025
Time: 17:00
🔥 Calling all car lovers! Join us for the Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet of 2025 at Oakley Sports & Social Club, a laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. .
🚘 WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome!
✅️ Large car park/field
✅️ Bar & food on-site (Burgers, Chilli, Curry & Hot Dogs)
✅️ Friendly, family atmosphere
✅️ Variety of cars on display
✅️ Great vibes and good conversations
ℹ️ MEMBERS/NON MEMBERS
Members of Oakley Sports & Social Club are entitled to a 25% discount on all food and drink. Not yet a member? Join online at https://oakleyssc.com/membership
🚫 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Please remember that bringing your own food and drink is prohibited at the venue.
CONTACT INFO
For more information, text or call:
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
🗓 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 16th September
🚘 WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome!
✅️ Large car park/field
✅️ Bar & food on-site (Burgers, Chilli, Curry & Hot Dogs)
✅️ Friendly, family atmosphere
✅️ Variety of cars on display
✅️ Great vibes and good conversations
ℹ️ MEMBERS/NON MEMBERS
Members of Oakley Sports & Social Club are entitled to a 25% discount on all food and drink. Not yet a member? Join online at https://oakleyssc.com/membership
🚫 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Please remember that bringing your own food and drink is prohibited at the venue.
CONTACT INFO
For more information, text or call:
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
🗓 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 16th September
☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Market Cross, Dunstable
Tuesday 08 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
☕️ The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK is at the Market Cross Dunstable every Monday and Tuesday 11am to 1pm for a coffee and a chat!
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🤩 Travelling Through Greensands - Free Exhibition! (Sandy)
Tuesday 08 July 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:30
🤩 Travelling Through Greensands – Exhibition now open!
ℹ️ ABOUT
Since Summer 2024, Full House Theatre have been working alongside children and young people on a project focussed on the stories and identities of families living on Traveller sites in Greensand Country. They have been regularly visiting three sites collaborating with the community on a range of creative activities that explore culture, place and heritage. This June 2025 as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month, they are visiting local schools and taking their creativity on tour, with a co-curated exhibition in local libraries.
🗓 2025 TOUR DATES & VENUES
🔸️18th June – 24th June: Leighton Buzzard Library (24th June viewing till around 12pm)
🔸️24th June – 1st July: Biggleswade Library
🔸️1st July – 8th July: Sandy Library
(8th July viewing till around 1:30pm)
🕘 LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
▪️Saturday: 9am - 4pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The free exhibition will be accessible to the public to view during library opening hours.
🖼 LOCAL ARTISTS INFO
Full House have had a wonderful time producing and leading the project and have been fortunate to collaborate with some amazing local artists:
▪️Photography: Shaun Armstrong
▪️Exhibition Co-Creation lead and Artist: Ross Bolwell-Williams
▪️Artist: Stephanie Papapavlou
👀 VIEW 'SPIRIT TO PLAY'
You can view Shaun Armstrong’s 'Spirit to Play' gallery here:
https://www.shaunarmstrong.com/.../spirit-to-play-the...
This project is funded by Historic England as part of their Everyday Heritage programme.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Since Summer 2024, Full House Theatre have been working alongside children and young people on a project focussed on the stories and identities of families living on Traveller sites in Greensand Country. They have been regularly visiting three sites collaborating with the community on a range of creative activities that explore culture, place and heritage. This June 2025 as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month, they are visiting local schools and taking their creativity on tour, with a co-curated exhibition in local libraries.
🗓 2025 TOUR DATES & VENUES
🔸️18th June – 24th June: Leighton Buzzard Library (24th June viewing till around 12pm)
🔸️24th June – 1st July: Biggleswade Library
🔸️1st July – 8th July: Sandy Library
(8th July viewing till around 1:30pm)
🕘 LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
▪️Saturday: 9am - 4pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The free exhibition will be accessible to the public to view during library opening hours.
🖼 LOCAL ARTISTS INFO
Full House have had a wonderful time producing and leading the project and have been fortunate to collaborate with some amazing local artists:
▪️Photography: Shaun Armstrong
▪️Exhibition Co-Creation lead and Artist: Ross Bolwell-Williams
▪️Artist: Stephanie Papapavlou
👀 VIEW 'SPIRIT TO PLAY'
You can view Shaun Armstrong’s 'Spirit to Play' gallery here:
https://www.shaunarmstrong.com/.../spirit-to-play-the...
This project is funded by Historic England as part of their Everyday Heritage programme.