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Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet August in Oakley 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 18:00
π₯ Calling all car lovers! Join us for the Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet of 2025 at Oakley Sports & Social Club.
π WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, itβs the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time, everyoneβs welcome!
β οΈ Large car park/field
β οΈ Bar & food on-site
β οΈ Friendly, family atmosphere
β οΈ Variety of cars on display
β οΈ Great vibes and good conversations
βΉοΈ 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
π« 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:
βοΈ Phone: 07787 126230
π 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
βͺοΈTuesday 8th April
βͺοΈTuesday 13th May
βͺοΈTuesday 10th June
βͺοΈTuesday 8th July
βͺοΈTuesday 12th August
βͺοΈTuesday 16th September
π WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, itβs the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time, everyoneβs welcome!
β οΈ Large car park/field
β οΈ Bar & food on-site
β οΈ Friendly, family atmosphere
β οΈ Variety of cars on display
β οΈ Great vibes and good conversations
βΉοΈ 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
π« 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:
βοΈ Phone: 07787 126230
π 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
βͺοΈTuesday 13th May
βͺοΈTuesday 10th June
βͺοΈTuesday 8th July
βͺοΈTuesday 12th August
βͺοΈTuesday 16th September
π Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet in Oakleyβ 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 18:00
π₯ Calling all car lovers! Join us for the Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet of 2025 at Oakley Sports & Social Club.
π WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, itβs the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time, everyoneβs welcome!
β οΈ Large car park/field
β οΈ Bar & food on-site
β οΈ Friendly, family atmosphere
β οΈ Variety of cars on display
β οΈ Great vibes and good conversations
βΉοΈ 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
π« 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:
βοΈ Phone: 07787 126230
π 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
βͺοΈTuesday 8th April
βͺοΈTuesday 13th May
βͺοΈTuesday 10th June
βͺοΈTuesday 8th July
βͺοΈTuesday 12th August
βͺοΈTuesday 16th September
π WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, itβs the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time, everyoneβs welcome!
β οΈ Large car park/field
β οΈ Bar & food on-site
β οΈ Friendly, family atmosphere
β οΈ Variety of cars on display
β οΈ Great vibes and good conversations
βΉοΈ 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
π« 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:
βοΈ Phone: 07787 126230
π 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
βͺοΈTuesday 8th April
βͺοΈTuesday 13th May
βͺοΈTuesday 10th June
βͺοΈTuesday 8th July
βͺοΈTuesday 12th August
βͺοΈTuesday 16th September
Free
Free Entry
Activities
Attractions
Baby/Toddlers
Date Idea
Education
Family
Food/Drink
Fun
Half Term
History & Heritage
Indoor
Kids
OAP
Outdoor
Play Parks
Rainy Days
Teens
Automotive
Accessible
Baby Changing
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
π‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
π‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
β¨οΈ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
β¨οΈ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
β¨οΈ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
β οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
βοΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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π Sunray Bike Night - Blunham
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 17:00
π Sunrayβs Bike Night is back β and weβre ready for another evening of bikes, BBQ and good company. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time down, all riders and bike fans are welcome.
π TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM β no booking needed, just ride in.
π€© WHAT TO EXPECT
π₯ Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
β Freshly ground coffee
π» Drinks from the bar
ποΈ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
π LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
β οΈ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
π TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM β no booking needed, just ride in.
π€© WHAT TO EXPECT
π₯ Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
β Freshly ground coffee
π» Drinks from the bar
ποΈ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
π LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
β οΈ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
π Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
π The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
βΉοΈ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
π₯ͺ PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
βοΈ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
π§ WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
βοΈ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
πTICKET PRICE (Card payments)
βͺοΈSummerfields Railway (the main line) - Β£3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
βͺοΈSpringfield Line - Β£1.80
βͺοΈWinterfield Line (the raised track) - Β£1.80
βοΈ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
π§ WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
βοΈ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
πTICKET PRICE (Card payments)
βͺοΈSummerfields Railway (the main line) - Β£3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
βͺοΈSpringfield Line - Β£1.80
βͺοΈWinterfield Line (the raised track) - Β£1.80
βοΈ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
π Bike Night - The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
π Bike Night at The Village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP - Come along for a great evening of bikes and banter!
π FOOD AVAILABLE
There is food available at the Village Swan, reasonably priced and absolutely scrummy.
PLEASE NOTE:
A polite notice: Please ride carefully & respectively through the village.
π 2025 DATES:
βͺοΈWednesday 9th July
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August
βͺοΈWednesday 10th September
βͺοΈWednesday 8th October
βΉοΈ VILLAGE SWAN CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01525 213868
π FOOD AVAILABLE
There is food available at the Village Swan, reasonably priced and absolutely scrummy.
PLEASE NOTE:
A polite notice: Please ride carefully & respectively through the village.
π 2025 DATES:
βͺοΈWednesday 9th July
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August
βͺοΈWednesday 10th September
βͺοΈWednesday 8th October
βΉοΈ VILLAGE SWAN CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01525 213868
π Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: Β£1.00
π Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain Β£1 per person (under 2s go free).
π 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
π Kids Go For Β£1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
π§ Kids go for Β£1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
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Free
Free Entry
Activities
Attractions
Baby/Toddlers
Date Idea
Education
Family
Food/Drink
Fun
Half Term
History & Heritage
Indoor
Kids
OAP
Outdoor
Play Parks
Rainy Days
Teens
Automotive
Accessible
Baby Changing
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
π‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Thursday 14 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
π‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
β¨οΈ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
β¨οΈ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
β¨οΈ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
β οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
βοΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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βοΈ Flying Day Afternoon Picnic 2025 - Warden Abbey Vineyard
Saturday 16 August 2025
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
π₯ͺ Bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with family and friends among the vines. You can take a free self-guided or virtual tour too, and enjoy chilled wine from our marquee. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
βοΈ AIR SHOW DETAILS
βοΈ AIR SHOW DETAILS
The picnic coincides with the nearby Shuttleworth airshow and thereβs usually a chance to spot planes heading our way, although this may depend on which way the wind is blowing. As the planes will be flying in the evening, weβre timing this event from 3:00pm to 8:00pm to coincide with the flying.
More details on what you might see can be found here: https://www.shuttleworth.org/events/airshows/
π BOOKING DETAILS
π BOOKING DETAILS
Please select the number of tickets you require. When you click on the βGet Ticketsβ button you will be taken to the checkout screen. Tickets are non-refundable.
βͺοΈOnline are Β£4 for adults until 4:00pm 15th August 2025
βͺοΈPay on the gate Β£5 is available on the day
βͺοΈChildren are free
βͺοΈOnline are Β£4 for adults until 4:00pm 15th August 2025
βͺοΈPay on the gate Β£5 is available on the day
βͺοΈChildren are free
π Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: Β£1.00
π Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain Β£1 per person (under 2s go free).
π 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
π Kids Go For Β£1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
π§ Kids go for Β£1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
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π Caldecotte Miniature Railway 2025 - Only Β£1pp!
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: Β£1.00
π Caldecotte Miniature Railway will be running this Summer 2025 every Sunday and Bank Holiday. (Subject to weather and volunteers available).
π NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
π NO BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need go book, just arrive and buy your ticket from the ticket office.
π TIME: 12pm - 5pm (Sunday's)
π« COST - PAY ON ENTRY:
βͺοΈEntry - Β£1.00
βͺοΈUnder 2 - Free
We charge Β£1 a ride, which is twice round the track, children under two ride for free!
β οΈ KEEP UDATED...
Incase of any cancellations or changes, you can keep updated on the Facebook page.
π‘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!
Free
Free Entry
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Baby/Toddlers
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Family
Food/Drink
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History & Heritage
Indoor
Kids
OAP
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Baby Changing
Blue Badge Parking
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Toilets
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π‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
π‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
β¨οΈ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
β¨οΈ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
β¨οΈ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
β οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
βοΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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π Sunray Bike Night - Blunham
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 17:00
π Sunrayβs Bike Night is back β and weβre ready for another evening of bikes, BBQ and good company. Whether youβre a regular or itβs your first time down, all riders and bike fans are welcome.
π TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM β no booking needed, just ride in.
π€© WHAT TO EXPECT
π₯ Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
β Freshly ground coffee
π» Drinks from the bar
ποΈ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
π LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
β οΈ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
π TIME
It all kicks off from 5PM β no booking needed, just ride in.
π€© WHAT TO EXPECT
π₯ Charcoal-grilled food with a Caribbean twist
β Freshly ground coffee
π» Drinks from the bar
ποΈ A buzzing atmosphere with bikes front and centre
π LOCATION
The Pavilion
36A Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
β οΈ KEEP UPDATED INCASE OF ANY CHANGES
To keep updated follow the Facebook page via the event link.
π Classics at The Compasses 2025 - Greenfield
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 18:00
π This Wednesday evening means Classics at The Compasses monthly meets.
π EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
βοΈ Cars,
βοΈ Bikes,
βοΈ Busses,
βοΈ Tractors,
βοΈ Trucks,
βοΈ Hot Rod,
βοΈ American cars and more
π If itβs classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
πΆ DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
π 2025 DATES
βͺοΈWednesday 16th April
βͺοΈWednesday 21st May
βͺοΈWednesday 18th June
βͺοΈWednesday 16th July
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August
βͺοΈWednesday 17th September
π THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
βοΈ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
π EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
βοΈ Cars,
βοΈ Bikes,
βοΈ Busses,
βοΈ Tractors,
βοΈ Trucks,
βοΈ Hot Rod,
βοΈ American cars and more
π If itβs classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
πΆ DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
π 2025 DATES
βͺοΈWednesday 16th April
βͺοΈWednesday 21st May
βͺοΈWednesday 18th June
βͺοΈWednesday 16th July
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August
βͺοΈWednesday 17th September
π THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
βοΈ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
π Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: Β£1.00
π Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain Β£1 per person (under 2s go free).
π 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
βͺοΈEvery Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
βͺοΈWednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
βͺοΈWednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
βΏοΈ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
πΆ DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
π LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
βΉοΈ CONTACT DETAILS
βοΈ Phone: 01480 217037
π§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
π Kids Go For Β£1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
π§ Kids go for Β£1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
π 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
π WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
βΉοΈ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
βοΈF&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
π TICKETS COST:
βͺοΈChild: Β£1.00
βͺοΈAdult Ticket: Β£12.50
βͺοΈSenior Ticket: Β£11.50
βͺοΈChild Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
βΉοΈ CONTACT NUMBER
βοΈ Phone: 01296 655720
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Baby/Toddlers
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Education
Family
Food/Drink
Fun
Half Term
History & Heritage
Indoor
Kids
OAP
Outdoor
Play Parks
Rainy Days
Teens
Automotive
Accessible
Baby Changing
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
π‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
π‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
π DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11amβ5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
π€© FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
β¨οΈ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
β¨οΈ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
β¨οΈ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
β¨οΈ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
β¨οΈ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
β¨οΈ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
β¨οΈ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
β¨οΈ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
β οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
βοΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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π Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 24 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
π The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
βΉοΈ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
π₯ͺ PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
βοΈ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
π§ WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
βοΈ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
πTICKET PRICE (Card payments)
βͺοΈSummerfields Railway (the main line) - Β£3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
βͺοΈSpringfield Line - Β£1.80
βͺοΈWinterfield Line (the raised track) - Β£1.80
βοΈ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
π§ WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
βοΈ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
πTICKET PRICE (Card payments)
βͺοΈSummerfields Railway (the main line) - Β£3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
βͺοΈSpringfield Line - Β£1.80
βͺοΈWinterfield Line (the raised track) - Β£1.80
βοΈ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902