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🦖 Dinosaur Bus at Rushden Lakes
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
🕥 TIME: 10:30am - 4:30PM
🚍 EVENT DETAILS
Step inside a fully themed 39ft American school bus packed with AR dinosaur photo ops, VR experiences, baby dinosaur meet‑and‑greets, free Polaroids, colouring activities, fossil handling and more. Kids can also take on the Dino Hunt Trail to win fun prizes. A perfect family‑friendly adventure!
🦕 DINO TRAIL HUNT
Kids can follow a trail of 10 dinosaur “lollipop” stands around the centre to collect codes. Finish the hunt to earn:
✅ A special badge
✅ A mini dinosaur toy
✅ Entry into a daily prize draw for a model dinosaur
🦖 Dinosaur Bus at Rushden Lakes
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
🕥 TIME: 10:30am - 4:30PM
🚍 EVENT DETAILS
Step inside a fully themed 39ft American school bus packed with AR dinosaur photo ops, VR experiences, baby dinosaur meet‑and‑greets, free Polaroids, colouring activities, fossil handling and more. Kids can also take on the Dino Hunt Trail to win fun prizes. A perfect family‑friendly adventure!
🦕 DINO TRAIL HUNT
Kids can follow a trail of 10 dinosaur “lollipop” stands around the centre to collect codes. Finish the hunt to earn:
✅ A special badge
✅ A mini dinosaur toy
✅ Entry into a daily prize draw for a model dinosaur
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 OPENING TIMES
The railway opens to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer season from Easter to October and Wednesday’s throughout the Cambridgeshire school summer holiday. Other dates may be added dependent on membership availability.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
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.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE
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.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️Tickets: £1.50
▪️Under 2: Free
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sunday's
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Play parks
✅️ Scenic walks by a river
✅️ Picnic location
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
🚘 FREE - Seasons Breakfast Car Meet 2026 - Seasons Garden Centre
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
EVENT DETAILS
✨️ 10:30 am Kick Start
✨️ To support our local businesses
✨️ A great informal get together to socialise with old friends & make new ones.
❓️WHAT TO KNOW
▪️TOTALLY STATIC FAMILY FRIENDLY
▪️ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME REGARDLESS OF WEATHER... MEET WILL TAKE PLACE ..
▪️BRING YOUR DAILYS IF YOU WANT AS THE WHOLE POINT IS TO SOCIALISE & SUPPORT SEASONS ..
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
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 OPENING TIMES
The railway opens to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer season from Easter to October and Wednesday’s throughout the Cambridgeshire school summer holiday. Other dates may be added dependent on membership availability.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
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.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE
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.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️Tickets: £1.50
▪️Under 2: Free
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sunday's
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Play parks
✅️ Scenic walks by a river
✅️ Picnic location
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
🏍 Calling All Bikers! Spring Start Up 2026 - Bedford Fire Station
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet fellow bikers, catch live safety demos, and explore stands from our partners and vendors.
We’ve already got some great attendees joining us, including Fire Bikes, Oakley Motorcycle Club, Mental Health Motorbike, and more!
📅 Sunday 19 April
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Bedford Fire Station
🏍️ 2 hours free parking at what3words ‘descended.surely.tooth’
See you there!
🚜 Saffron Walden Crank Up 2026 - Debden Airfield, Saffron Waldon
Time: 10:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25 April 2026
▪️Sunday 26 April 2026
TIMES
▪️Gates open at 10am
▪️Last entry 3.30pm
EVENT DETAILS
Vintage vehicles of all sorts, tractors, stationary engines, fairground organs and a host of bygone attractions.
There will be a vintage funfair too, trade and craft stalls, hot and cold refreshments available, as well as a beer tent.
Fun for all the family!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children 15 and Under are FREE
▪️Adults: from £8
▪️Tickets available via the event link
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07984 245616
🚶♂️AN IDEA FOR A WALK IN SAFFRON WALDON
Check out the World War 2 Trail in Saffron Waldon here.
🚂 Summerfields Miniature Railways 2026 - Haynes
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🗓 APRIL 2026 RUNNING TIMES
▪️Wed 1st April
▪️Mon 6th April
▪️Wed 8th April
▪️Sun 26th April
🕥 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.
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
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
🚂 St Neots Miniature Railway 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.50
🗓 OPENING TIMES
The railway opens to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer season from Easter to October and Wednesday’s throughout the Cambridgeshire school summer holiday. Other dates may be added dependent on membership availability.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
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.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE
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.
🎟 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY
▪️Tickets: £1.50
▪️Under 2: Free
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sunday's
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Blue badge parking
✅️ Play parks
✅️ Scenic walks by a river
✅️ Picnic location
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
🚜 Saffron Walden Crank Up 2026 - Debden Airfield, Saffron Waldon
Time: 10:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 25 April 2026
▪️Sunday 26 April 2026
TIMES
▪️Gates open at 10am
▪️Last entry 3.30pm
EVENT DETAILS
Vintage vehicles of all sorts, tractors, stationary engines, fairground organs and a host of bygone attractions.
There will be a vintage funfair too, trade and craft stalls, hot and cold refreshments available, as well as a beer tent.
Fun for all the family!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children 15 and Under are FREE
▪️Adults: from £8
▪️Tickets available via the event link
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07984 245616
🚶♂️AN IDEA FOR A WALK IN SAFFRON WALDON
Check out the World War 2 Trail in Saffron Waldon here.
🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Open Day - May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🌸 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
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
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 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
🗓 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
🚘 Cars & Coffee 2026 - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-clay
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
😎 EVENT DETAILS
Join us at The Olde Water Mill, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire for a Sunday filled with Automotive machines, delicious coffee, food and awesome vibes.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a coffee lover, or just looking for a fun time, this event is for you.
Come and check out some awesome cars, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, and grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
Don’t miss out on this epic gathering of automotive and caffeine enthusiasts
🎟️ SHOW VEHICLES MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
All Show vehicles will need to register to gain access to the event. Classic / Modified / Performance cars welcome. Display Vehicles that are not registered prior to the event will be at risk of not entering the event due to limited space. You can register here.
🅿️ PUBLIC PARKING
Public parking available at the venue.
Parking is on gravel.
ℹ️ Important Information:
Rules to make sure event runs smoothly:
🚫 No engine pops and bangs
🚫 No loud music
🚗 Drive responsibly in the local area
⏩ On-site speed limit: 5mph
🚶 Respect marked areas and keep the venue clean
👮♂️ Respect marshals and the site
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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
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
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
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 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
