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🚘 Newport Pagnell Vintage Festival 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
📍WHAT TIME & WHERE?
The event runs from 11am to 5pm across Bury Field Common, Queen’s Avenue car parks, the Mead Centre, and the URC Church.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Live performances including dancing, re‑enactor speeches and singing
• A living history museum at the Mead Centre
• An alternative fashion show in the URC Church
• Outdoor displays on Bury Field and Queen’s Avenue
• Vintage stalls along the High Street and Bury Common
• A silver band performance
• A vintage car show in the short stay car park
• Wildlife animal experience
• Flying Flea - the motorbike that parachuted
• War and Peace weapons display
• Wartime art poster family drop in workshop
• Original Newport Pagnell Merryweather Fire Engine
• Military Truck display
Come along, explore, and enjoy a fantastic day out for all the family.
🚘 Classics in the Park 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore classic & vintage cars and motorcycles. Cafe onsite, free parking and play parks. Free entry for visitors!
⭐️ Punch & Judy Show:
10.45am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
⭐️Jazz The Two of Us
11am, 11.45am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
⭐️ Prize Giving: 1.30pm
📢 Calling all stallholders & vehicle enthusiasts, Classics in the Park is looking for:
✨️More stallholders!
✨️More vintage motorcycles!
✨️More vintage commercial vehicles!
⭐️More pre-1945 vehicles!
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN TO HOUGHTON HALL PARK BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ REGISTER
Registration is free for both stalls and vehicles. Register your vehicle for the car show here.
ℹ️ Email us to register your stall here:
📧 Email: events@houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk
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🚂🧸 Teddy's Bear Weekend, June 2026 - Fancott Miniature Railway
Time: 12:30 - 16:50
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
We love this annual event - our cuddlies come out to play around the track and our visitors bring along their favourite and loved cuddly toy for a ride on the train! Special prices apply if you bring your cuddly along with you!
Our trains run from 12.30pm with the last train at 4.50pm No booking needed - just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring a cuddly toy: £1
▪️Standard cost: £3
🇬🇧 Back to the Blitz, 1940's Day - St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Now celebrating its 5th year, Back to the Blitz returns to St Mary's Church in Woburn Sands on Saturday 6th June, bringing a fantastic day of vintage entertainment, music, classic vehicles and family fun.
📍 St Mary's Church, Woburn Sands
⏰ 11am – 5pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Visitors can enjoy:
🚘 Vintage car parade at 2.30pm
🎶 The Satin Dollz
🎤 Beau Norton – "Debonair Extraordinaire" Vintage Vocalist
🎙️ Miss Lily Lovejoy
🇬🇧 Winston Churchill appearances
🚗 Classic and vintage vehicles
🛍️ Vintage traders
🎪 Traditional fairground games
✈️ A hoped-for flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
If you love vintage music, wartime nostalgia, classic cars and great community events, this is one you won't want to miss.
🏁 Rushden Town Council's Soap Box Derby 2026 - Hall Park
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
🕐 TIME SCHEDULE
Whether taking part or spectating, we look forward to welcoming everyone for what promises to be a lively and enjoyable event.
▪️9:00am – Stall holders arrive for set-up
▪️11:30am – Entries begin arriving
▪️12:00pm – Signing-on begins (entry numbers issued – please come to the signing on tent)
▪️12:30pm – Scrutineering starts
▪️12:45pm – Practice runs begin
▪️1:20pm – Practice ends
▪️1:30pm – Judging in the pits
▪️2:00pm – Races begin in the main event area
▪️4:00/4:30pm – Finish (Trophies Awarded at the Finish Line)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Rushden Soap Box Derby is a full day of excitement, creativity, and community spirit. From the moment the carts arrive at Hall Park, the atmosphere comes alive with colourful builds, cheering crowds, and the buzz of race day. It’s a fantastic event for all ages, packed with laughs, action, and unforgettable moments.
🎉 A GREAT DAY OUT FOR EVERYONE
Not racing? No problem. The derby is a brilliant day out for families, friends, and spectators. Watch the action unfold, admire the creativity of the carts, and soak up the friendly, community atmosphere. There’ll be plenty to see, cheer for, and enjoy throughout the day.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01933 316216
📧 Email: info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk
🚂 Summerfield Miniature Railway 2026 - Haynes
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🕥 TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:45 (approx.), trains leaving Haynes End after 15:45 will not stop at Hammer Hill. We close at 16:00.
🛤 JOURNEY INFORMATION
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
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.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
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.
ℹ️ 🌧 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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. We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Summerfields Railway (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill): £3.00
▪️Springfield Line: £2.00
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track): £2.00
Card payment is preferred but we do still accept real money!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07498 869902
📧 Email: Click here
📘 Facebook: Summer Fields Miniature Railways
🚂🧸 Teddy's Bear Weekend, June 2026 - Fancott Miniature Railway
Time: 12:30 - 16:50
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 6th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
▪️Sunday 7th June: 12.30pm - 4:50pm
We love this annual event - our cuddlies come out to play around the track and our visitors bring along their favourite and loved cuddly toy for a ride on the train! Special prices apply if you bring your cuddly along with you!
Our trains run from 12.30pm with the last train at 4.50pm No booking needed - just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring a cuddly toy: £1
▪️Standard cost: £3
🦕 Dino Day 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
EVENT DETAILS
Bronwyn will be joining Echo the Velociraptor, Scar the Spinosaurus and a selection of adorable baby dinosaurs for a ROAR-some day out on Sunday 7th June 2026.
Alongside all the dinosaur fun, you'll also be able to enjoy:
🚂 Unlimited steam train rides
🏛 Railway Museum & model railway
🚂 Miniature railway rides (small additional fee of £1.50)
☕ Café, visitor centre & gift shop
🌳 25 acres of railway to explore
If you've got a little dinosaur fan at home, this is one event they won't want to miss!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on 01296 655720 or email us on office@bucksrailcentre.org
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Ticket Dino Day: £14.50
▪️Child Ticket (3-17) Dino Day: £10.50
▪️Child Under 3 Dino Day: Free
▪️Senior Ticket Dino Day: £13.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adult & 4 children) Dino Day: £30.00
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children) Dino Day: £44.50
🚗 Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet 2026 - Oakley Sports & Social Club
Time: 18:00
😊 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
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
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
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
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.
🚘 Monthly Classic Car Show 2026 - Leighton Buzzard Rugby Football Club
Time: 18:30
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Whether you’re bringing along your pride and joy or just popping down for a browse, it’s a great midweek meet with a friendly local atmosphere.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 13th May
▪️Wednesday 10th June
▪️Wednesday 22nd July
▪️Wednesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 9th September
▪️Wednesday 7th October
🕡 6.30PM START TIMES
Gives most people enough time to get home from work and head on down, making this a perfect evening meet for locals and visitors alike.
🍔 HOT FOOD, LICENSED BAR, ICE CREAM VAN
Providing meets are popular, hot food will be available on the nights. The bar is always open and the ice cream van does the rounds, so there’s plenty to keep everyone happy while you enjoy the cars.
✅️ PLENTY OF PARKING
This means the event can welcome vehicles of all shapes and sizes 👀 so expect a great mix on the night.
🐕 FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome, providing pets are kept off the pitches/grass and are cleaned up after.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 371322
🚗 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Set in the beautiful grounds of Priory Gardens, this much-loved annual event is a real highlight of the local calendar, bringing together a wonderful display of heritage and vintage vehicles for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re a lifelong motoring enthusiast or simply looking for a great family-friendly day out in Bedfordshire, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the day.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Heritage and vintage vehicle displays
▪️ Live music performances
▪️ Children’s activities
▪️ Stalls
▪️ On-site food concessions
▪️ A lively town centre atmosphere
🚒 SPECIAL FEATURE
We’re delighted to welcome the Prevention Team from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to this year’s show. They’ll be bringing their innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle – a fully immersive experience using motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🚛 DON’T MISS
As an extra bonus, the truck convoy will roll through the centre of town, adding even more excitement to the day. Middle Market is also on The Square across the road.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
✍️ PRE-REGISTER
This is a pre-registered event for show cars – Registration is now open for 2026 via the event link!
🌞 Datchworth Village Fete 2026 - Hertfordshire
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Fun stalls
✨️Games
✨️Classic Cars
✨️Music
✨️Dog show (weather permitting)
✨️Rodeo Camel
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
BBQ, tea tent, Pimm's, Ice-cream, cakes
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is £1.00
🚘 Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🚛 LOOK AT FOR THE THE RALLY...
Plus, get ready for the spectacular Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy! Get a prime position by the clock tower and then head straight into Priory Gardens!
EVENT DETAILS
🚘 Car Display
Browse a fantastic display of over 200 heritage and vintage vehicles in a beautiful park setting!
🎵 Live Music on Stage:
🎤 Lulu and the Hullabaloos
🎤 Kiah Rihanna
🎤 The Memphis Belles
👶 Fun for the Kids:
🏃♂️ Children’s assault course
🎨 FREE arts and crafts
🎠 Small children's rides
🗺️ An interactive History Alive Trail
🚒 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (Prevention Team):
Experience the innovative Vision VR Road Safety Vehicle! This fully immersive experience uses motion seats and VR headsets to highlight the real impact of road safety decisions.
🎭 Entertainment & Attractions:
🐾 Hands-on animal encounters
🌳 Unbound Theatre’s live performance of The Wind in the Willows
🍔 Food, Drink & Shopping:
Delicious food concessions, meet our community groups, face painting, unique craft stalls, and an outdoor bar!
☕ Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms will also be open from 9 am to 4.30 pm serving refreshing drinks and a delicious range of food.
🅿️ PARKING
We recommend using Ashton Square Car Park when visiting the event (LU6 3SN). *charges apply*
🤝 This event has kindly been sponsored by Regtransfers Number Plates.
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 2026 open days are:
▪️31st May
▪️14th June
▪️28th June
▪️12th July
▪️26th July
Can you help?
If you would like to drive or guard a train, or help in support roles on Sundays please let us know. secretary@riversiderailway.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children & adults: £1.50
▪️Under 2's: Free
(Well behaved dogs on leads travel free of charge)
🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
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.
🚘 🏍 Classics at The Compasses, Greenfield - 2026
Time: 18:00
🌐 THE COMPASSES WEBSITE
Check out the menu here at The Compasses.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 17th June
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Wednesday 16th September
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out some photos on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ THE COMPASSES CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
🚂 Marsworth Steam & Classic Rally 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles will be gleaming at Marsworth too, including some very impressive cars, tractors, commercials and military vehicles. Stunning exhibits aside, there will also be an abundance of activities to keep all entertained and we’ve got more than enough to keep the young and not-so-young happy!
🎠 FUN FOR THE FAMILY...
For the little ones and the young at heart the children’s vintage fairground is always a success, and throughout the day there will be various events in the arena, some enabling audience participation! Our live band, Pickled Tink, are back by popular request.
🧒 FOR KIDS...
✨️ Go-Karts
✨️ Tring Fire Engine*
✨️ Climbing Wall
✨️ Bouncy Castle & Slide
✨️ Kiddies Fairground Fun...and MUCH More
*Subject to duty commitments
🍻 FOOD & DRINK
No belly should go unfed with a range of gourmet treats to suit snackers and larger appetites alike. The Beer and Tea tents will be on hand with a selection of Local Real Ales and hefty slabs of cake, all accompanied by live music. Stalls will be here, there and everywhere too!
While we know you’ll be having a blast, proceeds from the day help very worthy causes and go towards supporting local charities and community projects in need of a helping hand. In 25th year, our Steam and Classic Vehicle Rally has been running, an impressive amount of money has been raised and it would make our day if this year the total exceeded last year’s charity bounty of £35,000 Can we beat it? With your help we can!
This year's Rally promises to be the biggest to date. Our regulars along with many new trade stalls, new rides, attractions, as well as additional arena and sideshow entertainment. Don’t miss this great family day out, put the date in your diary, tell all your friends and treat Dad to a fun day out this Fathers Day!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Many pushchair and wheelchair users attend our rally and return year on year!
Wheelchair/mobility scoter users are reminded that the Rally takes place on open farmland – the field is relatively level however being a working farm the ground is uneven and subject to weather conditions may be difficult in places. There is disabled toilets available.
If any disabled visitor needs advance information or assistance please email and we’ll endeavour to help or advise.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead and remain under control at all times. Owners are also responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
🎟 TICKET COST (PAY ON THE GATE)
▪️Adults: £10.00
▪️Children: £5.00
🚘 Fathers Day Car Show 2026 - The Wheatsheaf, Tempsford
Time: 12:00
After last year’s incredible turnout, our Father’s Day Car Show is BACK and it’s set to be even bigger and better.
🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 1pm onwards on Sunday 21st June 2026 for an afternoon packed with stunning cars, great beer, live music and delicious food!
Expect a fantastic mix of classic, vintage and performance cars filling the village once again. Whether you’re bringing your pride and joy to show off or just coming along to admire the lineup, there’ll be plenty to see and enjoy.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍻 Outdoor bar open all afternoon
🎶 Live music from Christian Smith
🍕 Delicious food from Pecoro Pizza
👨👩👧👦 Family friendly
🚘 Free entry
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 841000
🌐 Website: The Wheatsheaf, Tempsford