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🚂 🐻 Teddy Bear’s Picnic (children travel free*) - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🧸 Bring your Teddy Bear for a lovely steam train adventure at Leighton Buzzard Railway this May Bank Holiday weekend.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
It’s a charming family day out with vintage steam engines, extra activities and plenty for little ones to enjoy. Best of all, children who bring a teddy bear can travel FREE!
🕥 TRAINS & TIMES
Trains will run to the railway’s blue timetable, with a choice of five trains during the day starting from 10:30am. Your journey lasts around 90 minutes and takes you along a historic three-mile narrow-gauge line that’s been delighting visitors for over 100 years.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Before your train departs from Page’s Park, keep an eye out for the railway’s resident bears and their friends around the station. Then climb aboard for a steam-hauled trip through the Bedfordshire countryside, including the famous climb up Munday’s Hill and the chance to spot the demonstration sand train in action.
🧩 STONEHENGE WORKS STOP
Your trip includes a 25-minute stop at historic Stonehenge Works, where families can enjoy a treasured hunt, browse the crafts and refreshments shop featuring local artists’ work, explore museum exhibits and let children burn off some energy in the play area. You may also get the chance to visit the footplate of steam locomotive Penlee and see what it’s like to be a train driver.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult (18-59): £14.00/ £12.70
▪️Senior (60+): £12.50/£11.30
▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 / £9.00
▪️Under 2s: FREE!
▪️Dogs: FREE!
▪️Footplate Experience: £85.00
🎟 FREE CHILD TICKET INFORMATION
Each child must bring a teddy bear to claim their free ticket. Free children’s tickets can only be collected from the booking office on the day.
To guarantee your seats, book adult tickets only in advance. Free children’s tickets cannot be booked online, and any children’s tickets purchased online cannot be refunded if a teddy bear is presented on the day.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
It’s a charming family day out with vintage steam engines, extra activities and plenty for little ones to enjoy. Best of all, children who bring a teddy bear can travel FREE!
🕥 TRAINS & TIMES
Trains will run to the railway’s blue timetable, with a choice of five trains during the day starting from 10:30am. Your journey lasts around 90 minutes and takes you along a historic three-mile narrow-gauge line that’s been delighting visitors for over 100 years.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Before your train departs from Page’s Park, keep an eye out for the railway’s resident bears and their friends around the station. Then climb aboard for a steam-hauled trip through the Bedfordshire countryside, including the famous climb up Munday’s Hill and the chance to spot the demonstration sand train in action.
🧩 STONEHENGE WORKS STOP
Your trip includes a 25-minute stop at historic Stonehenge Works, where families can enjoy a treasured hunt, browse the crafts and refreshments shop featuring local artists’ work, explore museum exhibits and let children burn off some energy in the play area. You may also get the chance to visit the footplate of steam locomotive Penlee and see what it’s like to be a train driver.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult (18-59): £14.00/ £12.70
▪️Senior (60+): £12.50/£11.30
▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 / £9.00
▪️Under 2s: FREE!
▪️Dogs: FREE!
▪️Footplate Experience: £85.00
🎟 FREE CHILD TICKET INFORMATION
Each child must bring a teddy bear to claim their free ticket. Free children’s tickets can only be collected from the booking office on the day.
To guarantee your seats, book adult tickets only in advance. Free children’s tickets cannot be booked online, and any children’s tickets purchased online cannot be refunded if a teddy bear is presented on the day.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham
Sunday 03 May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
✈️ The museum is open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays only, from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in September.
ℹ️ ABOUT
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
🎉 East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 - Rushden
Sunday 03 May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚂 The East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 is back and bigger than ever!
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm
Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.
⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for T's & C's and booking forms.
🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.
🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm
Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.
⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for T's & C's and booking forms.
🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.
🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only £1pp!
Sunday 03 May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 1pm - 5pm
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here
✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07564 208003
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🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Open Day - May 2026
Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🚜 Looking for a fun and educational day out this Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026? Our museum is packed with over 40 fascinating exhibits that bring history to life! Open rain or shine!
🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore everything from historic farm machinery to vintage game consoles, step inside the working Mill Barn, browse The Elliott Shop, and watch the impressive Rack Saw in action!
Take part in hands-on activities like lacemaking, pottery, and a tractor ride to the stunning Pitstone Windmill!
Did you know! - We are run entirely by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers - every visit helps keep history alive!
🛍️ Craft & Trade Stalls in the Great Barn
🎶 Live entertainment
🍰 Refreshments available all day
🚘 CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Free entry for drivers & one passenger of displayed vehicles. Just turn up.
🚜 TRACTOR RIDES (Bring cash):
▪️Adults: £1.00
▪️Kids: 50p
▪️Under 5: Free
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking in the Orchards. Blue badge parking is available.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair-accessible facilities and disabled toilet amenities. Some areas may be on uneven ground and grassed areas.
🎟 TICKET COST - AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £11
▪️Concessions (65+): £9
▪️Children (5-16): £4.50
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Carers of disabled visitors: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore everything from historic farm machinery to vintage game consoles, step inside the working Mill Barn, browse The Elliott Shop, and watch the impressive Rack Saw in action!
Take part in hands-on activities like lacemaking, pottery, and a tractor ride to the stunning Pitstone Windmill!
Did you know! - We are run entirely by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers - every visit helps keep history alive!
🛍️ Craft & Trade Stalls in the Great Barn
🎶 Live entertainment
🍰 Refreshments available all day
🚘 CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Free entry for drivers & one passenger of displayed vehicles. Just turn up.
🚜 TRACTOR RIDES (Bring cash):
▪️Adults: £1.00
▪️Kids: 50p
▪️Under 5: Free
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking in the Orchards. Blue badge parking is available.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair-accessible facilities and disabled toilet amenities. Some areas may be on uneven ground and grassed areas.
🎟 TICKET COST - AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £11
▪️Concessions (65+): £9
▪️Children (5-16): £4.50
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Carers of disabled visitors: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🚂 Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Fun Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Join Buckinghamshire Railway Centre for Monday Fun Day, happening on Monday 4th May 2026, 10.30am - 17.00pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy unlimited steam train rides, children’s activities with Tooting Tots and Cha Char Chimps, and plenty of space to explore across our 25-acre site!
🛤 MINIATURE TRAIN RIDES
We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.)
☕️ MUSEUM & CAFE
With the museum, café and gift shop all open too, it’s the perfect relaxed family day out.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running. Please call 01296 655720 for more information.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £44.50
Family tickets are available, check prices and purchase tickets via the event link.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy unlimited steam train rides, children’s activities with Tooting Tots and Cha Char Chimps, and plenty of space to explore across our 25-acre site!
🛤 MINIATURE TRAIN RIDES
We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.)
☕️ MUSEUM & CAFE
With the museum, café and gift shop all open too, it’s the perfect relaxed family day out.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.
Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running. Please call 01296 655720 for more information.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £44.50
Family tickets are available, check prices and purchase tickets via the event link.
✈️ Twinwood Aviation Museum 2026 - Clapham
Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
✈️ The museum is open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays only, from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in September.
ℹ️ ABOUT
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
An aviation museum covering the second World War and World War 1 with displays on the RAF and 8th USAAF. Located in the restored Watch Office (Control Tower), the museum showcases a comprehensive collection of photographs documenting Glenn Millers time in the UK.
▪️THE UPPER FLOOR
The upper floor has been meticulously restored to its original wartime configuration, reflecting its history as a RAF night fighter training school. The museum also features an Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive array of artifacts recovered from wartime crash sites, as well as uniforms and memorabilia from World War 2.
We also have a special exhibition on World War 1.
▪️HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Our Home Front display transports visitors back to the 1940's with a recreated street scene and living room.
Additionally, the museum is home to a faithfully reproduced wartime fire station, complete with authentic firefighting equipment. The former armoury houses a unique collection of British and Axis uniforms, equipment, and vehicles including a restored 1/4 scale ME 109 fighter.
▪️SMALL TOY MUSEUM
Our small Toy Museum features a working H0.00 model railway and a selection of
vintage toys.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Dogs are most welcome on a lead.
☕️ TEA ROOM
The NAAFI Tea Room, will be open , serving hot and cold beverages, cakes and snacks during operating hours.
🗺 A WARNING ABOUT SAT NAV’S
The crucial thing to remember is that you can only access the museum via Twinwood Road, which in turn can only be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham.
Please study a traditional map before setting off, and do not blindly trust your sat nav! The only truly reliable way to get your Sat Nav behaving nicely is to input these
latitude/Longitude numbers:
N52.1692492 W0.5049295.
These co-ordinates will take you to the Milton Road/Twinwood Road roundabout, and from there up to the Twinwood Road for just over ½ mile and you will see the museum entrance on the right.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON ENTRY
▪️Adults: £5
▪️Children Under 16: Free
🎉 East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 - Rushden
Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚂 The East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 is back and bigger than ever!
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm
Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.
⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for T's & C's and booking forms.
🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.
🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com
🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm
Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.
⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for T's & C's and booking forms.
🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.
🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com
🚂 🐻 Teddy Bear’s Picnic (children travel free*) - Leighton Buzzard Railway
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🧸 Bring your Teddy Bear for a lovely steam train adventure at Leighton Buzzard Railway this May Bank Holiday weekend.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
It’s a charming family day out with vintage steam engines, extra activities and plenty for little ones to enjoy. Best of all, children who bring a teddy bear can travel FREE!
🕥 TRAINS & TIMES
Trains will run to the railway’s blue timetable, with a choice of five trains during the day starting from 10:30am. Your journey lasts around 90 minutes and takes you along a historic three-mile narrow-gauge line that’s been delighting visitors for over 100 years.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Before your train departs from Page’s Park, keep an eye out for the railway’s resident bears and their friends around the station. Then climb aboard for a steam-hauled trip through the Bedfordshire countryside, including the famous climb up Munday’s Hill and the chance to spot the demonstration sand train in action.
🧩 STONEHENGE WORKS STOP
Your trip includes a 25-minute stop at historic Stonehenge Works, where families can enjoy a treasured hunt, browse the crafts and refreshments shop featuring local artists’ work, explore museum exhibits and let children burn off some energy in the play area. You may also get the chance to visit the footplate of steam locomotive Penlee and see what it’s like to be a train driver.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult (18-59): £14.00/ £12.70
▪️Senior (60+): £12.50/£11.30
▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 / £9.00
▪️Under 2s: FREE!
▪️Dogs: FREE!
▪️Footplate Experience: £85.00
🎟 FREE CHILD TICKET INFORMATION
Each child must bring a teddy bear to claim their free ticket. Free children’s tickets can only be collected from the booking office on the day.
To guarantee your seats, book adult tickets only in advance. Free children’s tickets cannot be booked online, and any children’s tickets purchased online cannot be refunded if a teddy bear is presented on the day.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 3rd May 2026
▪️Monday 4th May 2026
It’s a charming family day out with vintage steam engines, extra activities and plenty for little ones to enjoy. Best of all, children who bring a teddy bear can travel FREE!
🕥 TRAINS & TIMES
Trains will run to the railway’s blue timetable, with a choice of five trains during the day starting from 10:30am. Your journey lasts around 90 minutes and takes you along a historic three-mile narrow-gauge line that’s been delighting visitors for over 100 years.
🚂 WHAT TO EXPECT
Before your train departs from Page’s Park, keep an eye out for the railway’s resident bears and their friends around the station. Then climb aboard for a steam-hauled trip through the Bedfordshire countryside, including the famous climb up Munday’s Hill and the chance to spot the demonstration sand train in action.
🧩 STONEHENGE WORKS STOP
Your trip includes a 25-minute stop at historic Stonehenge Works, where families can enjoy a treasured hunt, browse the crafts and refreshments shop featuring local artists’ work, explore museum exhibits and let children burn off some energy in the play area. You may also get the chance to visit the footplate of steam locomotive Penlee and see what it’s like to be a train driver.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Adult (18-59): £14.00/ £12.70
▪️Senior (60+): £12.50/£11.30
▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 / £9.00
▪️Under 2s: FREE!
▪️Dogs: FREE!
▪️Footplate Experience: £85.00
🎟 FREE CHILD TICKET INFORMATION
Each child must bring a teddy bear to claim their free ticket. Free children’s tickets can only be collected from the booking office on the day.
To guarantee your seats, book adult tickets only in advance. Free children’s tickets cannot be booked online, and any children’s tickets purchased online cannot be refunded if a teddy bear is presented on the day.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 373888
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only £1pp!
Monday 04 May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 1pm - 5pm
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here
✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07564 208003
🏍 Bike Night 2026 - The Compasses, Greenfield
Tuesday 05 May 2026
Time: 18:00
🏍 Come and show off all your motorbikes at The Compasses in Greenfield on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm.
♨️ FOOD & DRINK
BBQ & Bar
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tuesday 5th May
▪️Tuesday 2nd June
▪️Tuesday 7th July
▪️Tuesday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 1st September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Compasses, Greenfield
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
♨️ FOOD & DRINK
BBQ & Bar
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tuesday 5th May
▪️Tuesday 2nd June
▪️Tuesday 7th July
▪️Tuesday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 1st September
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Compasses, Greenfield
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy
Wednesday 06 May 2026
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night is back at Amici Coffee, Sandy - and it’s set to be another cracking evening for local riders. Free entry!
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike
🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.
So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.
🏍 The Annual Pit Stop 2026 - The Crown, Willington
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time: 11:00
🏍 The annual "pit stop" for veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles will take place on Sunday, 10th May 2026 at The Crown Willington.
ℹ️ DETAILS
with bikes arriving from approx. 11am. The sun is usually out, and it's always worth a visit to see these, in some cases unique, machines!
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Bar open, tea, coffee and refreshments, as well as Sunday lunches.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Crown, Willington
☎️ Phone: 01234 831024
ℹ️ DETAILS
with bikes arriving from approx. 11am. The sun is usually out, and it's always worth a visit to see these, in some cases unique, machines!
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Bar open, tea, coffee and refreshments, as well as Sunday lunches.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Crown, Willington
☎️ Phone: 01234 831024
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2026 - Only £1pp!
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this winter 2026 every Sunday (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
🕛 TIME: 1pm - 5pm
🎫 COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
▪️Entry - £1.00
▪️Under 2 - Free
We charge £1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here
✅️ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
💡AN IDEA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Opposite the Miniature Railway there is a play area and a lake to walk around. A great fun cheap day out for all the family!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07564 208003
🚗 Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet 2026 - Oakley Sports & Social Club
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Time: 18:00
🚗 The Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet returns for the 2026 season at Oakley Sports & Social Club from 6pm onwards!
😊 ABOUT
Join us for a relaxed evening with a fantastic mix of classic cars, customs and everything in between.
📅 2026 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 14 April
▪️Tuesday 12 May
▪️Tuesday 9 June
▪️Tuesday 14 July
▪️Tuesday 11 August
▪️Tuesday 8 September
🚘 CAR INFORMATION
All makes and models welcome – whether you’re bringing your pride and joy or just coming along to enjoy the atmosphere.
Expect:
▪️Plenty of space on the field
▪️ Bar and food available
▪️Great variety of vehicles
▪️Friendly, family atmosphere
👍 PLEASE NOTE
Remember to bring your OSSC membership card, otherwise public prices will be applied to food and drink.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
📘 Facebook: Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet
🌐 Website: Oakley Sports & Social Club
😊 ABOUT
Join us for a relaxed evening with a fantastic mix of classic cars, customs and everything in between.
📅 2026 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 14 April
▪️Tuesday 12 May
▪️Tuesday 9 June
▪️Tuesday 14 July
▪️Tuesday 11 August
▪️Tuesday 8 September
🚘 CAR INFORMATION
All makes and models welcome – whether you’re bringing your pride and joy or just coming along to enjoy the atmosphere.
Expect:
▪️Plenty of space on the field
▪️ Bar and food available
▪️Great variety of vehicles
▪️Friendly, family atmosphere
👍 PLEASE NOTE
Remember to bring your OSSC membership card, otherwise public prices will be applied to food and drink.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
📘 Facebook: Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet
🌐 Website: Oakley Sports & Social Club
Bike Night - The Village Swan, Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 13 May 2026
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
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
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night is back at Amici Coffee, Sandy - and it’s set to be another cracking evening for local riders. Free entry!
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike
🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.
So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night is back at Amici Coffee, Sandy - and it’s set to be another cracking evening for local riders. Free entry!
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike
🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.
So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Thomas & Friends™ are back at The Buckingshire Railway Centre this 2026 with the Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour! All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October
🕥 TIMES:
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).
🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.
Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!
You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October
🕥 TIMES:
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).
🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.
Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!
You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Thomas & Friends™ are back at The Buckingshire Railway Centre this 2026 with the Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour! All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October
🕥 TIMES:
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).
🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.
Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!
You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October
🕥 TIMES:
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).
🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.
Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!
You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
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