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🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
🌠 Supernova Spectaculars - Bedford Corn Exchange
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 15:30
🌠 Supernova Spectaculars – A show like no other!
🗓 2025 SHOW DATE & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 3.30pm
▪️Saturday 30th August: 7.30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into a world where music, light, and technology collide in an unforgettable and immersive show. Supernova Spectaculars present an extraordinary journey through the vast expanse of sci-fi and space-themed film music, featuring the incredible London Cinematic Orchestra.
Iconic tracks from blockbusters including Star Wars, Interstellar, Minority Report, Star Trek and Independence Day are elevated with cutting-edge 3D holographic projections, designed by Gerred Blyth of Public Service Broadcasting fame.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that will leave you mesmerised and craving more. This is your chance to witness the future of live performance in a show that’s truly out of this world.
🎫 BOOKING
Book early to avoid disappointment! You can book tickets via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adults – £27
▪️Children (under 16) – £19
▪️Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) – £80
ℹ️ BOX OFFICE
☎️ Phone: 01234 718044
📧 Email: cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk
🗓 2025 SHOW DATE & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 3.30pm
▪️Saturday 30th August: 7.30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into a world where music, light, and technology collide in an unforgettable and immersive show. Supernova Spectaculars present an extraordinary journey through the vast expanse of sci-fi and space-themed film music, featuring the incredible London Cinematic Orchestra.
Iconic tracks from blockbusters including Star Wars, Interstellar, Minority Report, Star Trek and Independence Day are elevated with cutting-edge 3D holographic projections, designed by Gerred Blyth of Public Service Broadcasting fame.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that will leave you mesmerised and craving more. This is your chance to witness the future of live performance in a show that’s truly out of this world.
🎫 BOOKING
Book early to avoid disappointment! You can book tickets via the event link.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Adults – £27
▪️Children (under 16) – £19
▪️Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) – £80
ℹ️ BOX OFFICE
☎️ Phone: 01234 718044
📧 Email: cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk
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👑 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 11:00
👑 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025. Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton where we journey through time as history comes alive.
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August - 11:00am
▪️Sunday 31st August - 11:00am
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August - 11:00am
▪️Sunday 31st August - 11:00am
▪️Age Guidance: Suitable for All
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
👀 WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£7 (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
👀 WATCH A CLIP FROM YOUTUBE HERE:
https://youtu.be/45Fr52CGtdc?si=s4RUGWVjTE-0EptS
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£7 (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
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🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 11:00
🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
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🎇 Gullivers Land Milton Keynes Fireworks Spectacular 2025
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 20:30
🎇 Gulliver's Land Resort in Milton Keynes is gearing up for a dazzling fireworks display that will bring the summer season 2025 to a close in style.
The Summer Sparks Spectacular takes place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, when visitors can enjoy more ride time.
🎠 OPENING HOURS FOR THIS DAY
With opening hours extended from 10.30am to 8.30pm. Now a regular event in the Gulliver’s diary, it gives visitors extra time to enjoy the 50+ magical rides, attractions, shows and activities at the resort.
🎆 FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The fireworks display will be at around 8.45pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £19.00
(Under 90cm are free)
* For best prices book online 2+ days in advance!
⛈️ WEATHER PERMITTED
Please note that fireworks shows may be subject to modification or cancellation without prior notice, particularly in the case of severe weather conditions.
The Summer Sparks Spectacular takes place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, when visitors can enjoy more ride time.
🎠 OPENING HOURS FOR THIS DAY
With opening hours extended from 10.30am to 8.30pm. Now a regular event in the Gulliver’s diary, it gives visitors extra time to enjoy the 50+ magical rides, attractions, shows and activities at the resort.
🎆 FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The fireworks display will be at around 8.45pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST: From £19.00
(Under 90cm are free)
* For best prices book online 2+ days in advance!
⛈️ WEATHER PERMITTED
Please note that fireworks shows may be subject to modification or cancellation without prior notice, particularly in the case of severe weather conditions.
🛡 Stockwood Living History Festival 2025 - Luton
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡 Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, where we journey through time as history comes alive.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 11am
▪️Sunday 31st August: 11am
👑 WHO CAN I MEET?
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£7pp (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
Please note:
Please be advised the Discovery Centre will be closed unless a ticket has been purchased.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 30th August: 11am
▪️Sunday 31st August: 11am
👑 WHO CAN I MEET?
You can meet characters from pre-Roman times up to WW2 - Tudors, Vikings, Medieval Knights and WW1 characters, including Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudicca.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival recreates a glimpse of daily life through a variety of historical scenarios, performances, talks, music and traditional craft demos. There’s lots on offer for kids including Knight School, themed art and craft activities, and archery. Leading up to the Festival, the Stockwood Discovery Centre also offers free “Historical Nonsense” craft activities focusing on specific periods of history that are featured over the two days.
Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£7pp (inc. booking fee)
▪️£21 Family Ticket of 4 (inc. booking fee)
Please note:
Please be advised the Discovery Centre will be closed unless a ticket has been purchased.
💦 Aqua Park, Splash - Tastic Outdoor Fun! Box End Water Park, Kempston
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
💦 Discover our most popular attraction - our AMAZING giant inflatable Aqua Park! Open from April through to October 2025, it's fantastic fun for all ages - 6 years and above! This is THE watersports activity for any family or group looking to have outdoor fun on the water. Climb, leap & bounce your way around our giant inflatable obstacles. How long will you stay dry for? . . .
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
▪️AGES: 6+
🤽♀️ ABOUT
A single ticket allows you to explore our 2 giant Aqua Parks during your hour on the lake for £17.50pp or £60 for groups of 4 - rotating after 30 minutes, twice the fun for the same amazing price! Buoyancy aids included. Safety briefing 10 minutes before your session start time.
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
🧦 GRIP SOCKS - £2.50
We recommend wearing grip socks or soft-sole water shoes on your feet. Add a pair of our Grip Socks for £2.50pp!
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
🩱 WETSUIT HIRE - £5.00
Wetsuits are optional and can be hired on the day for £5pp.
🕛 SESSION TIMES
Book a one hour session time between 10am & 5pm. Arrive 45 minutes before booking time.
ℹ️ REQUIREMENTS
▪️Minimum Age = 6 years old.
▪️Minimum Height = 1.1m (110cm).
▪️You will be wearing a buoyancy aid however, participants must be able to swim at least 50m.
▪️Children aged 6 to 9 years old must be accompanied on the Aqua Park by a paying adult, on a 1 adult to 3 child basis.
▪️Children aged 16yrs or under must be supervised by an adult (17yrs+) at all times whilst on-site.
💃 Boombastic's Daytime Disco - Hats Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
💃 Boombastic's DAYTIME DISCO Luton - 80s, 90s & 00s Hits!
▪️AGE: 25+
▪️AGE: 25+
🕺 The DAYTIME DISCO Revolution is coming!
We're bringing our sell-out Daytime Disco for adults to the Hat Factory, and you're invited! All the vibes of a night out, but during the day!
🎶 Your favourite hits, back to back!
Get ready for a unique journey through the 80s, 90s, and 00s with a few other throwback gems thrown in. From pop classics to iconic anthems, we've created the ultimate afternoon party soundtrack.
🎉 Surprises, confetti, and non-stop fun!
Round up your gang and hit the dance floor. With confetti cannons, video screens and a vibrant party atmosphere, it's the perfect way to spice up your Saturday afternoon
😎 All the party vibes, home before dark!
Your chance to go out out at 2pm, grab your tickets, put on your dancing shoes, and let's get that party started!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£10 + 10% booking fee - first 100 tickets
▪️£12 + 10% booking fee thereafter
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
📽 Film: How To Train Your Dragon - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 13:30
📽 In a Viking settlement besieged by dragons, a young man finds he has an ability to befriend and tame the creatures, in this live-action remake of the animated film.
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August, 2025: 13:30
(SOLD OUT)
▪️Saturday 30 August, 2025: 13:30
🎟 TICKETS COST:
From £7.50.
Kids Summer Saver: £6
A non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users can no be booked online, please call the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️
▪️Saturday 30 August, 2025: 13:30
🎟 TICKETS COST:
From £7.50.
Kids Summer Saver: £6
A non-refundable £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair users can no be booked online, please call the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🎭 Blood Brothers at Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 30 August 2025
Time: 14:30
🎭 BILL KENWRIGHT LTD PRESENTS WILLY RUSSELL’S BLOOD BROTHERS
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August: 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 28th August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 29th August: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 30 August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
*2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
▪️AGE: 12+ -
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: range from £15 to £74.50 depending on date and seating location.
NOTE: There is a £3.95 transaction fee applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line
☎️ 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Wednesday 27 August: 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 28th August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 29th August: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 30 August: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
*2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
▪️AGE: 12+ -
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
🎟 TICKET PRICES: range from £15 to £74.50 depending on date and seating location.
NOTE: There is a £3.95 transaction fee applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line
☎️ 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 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.
ℹ️ 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.
🥪 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.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 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.
❓️ 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.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ 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.
🌧 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.
❓️ 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.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 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.
ℹ️ 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.
🥪 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.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 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.
❓️ 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.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ 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.
🌧 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.
❓️ 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.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
👻 Weird in the Wade Ghost & Ghouls Walk 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 18:45 Price: £7.50
👻 Join Nat for a spooky adventure in Biggleswade as we explore the eerie side of this historic town.
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
▪️AGES: 16+
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nat, creator and host of Weird in the Wade podcast will lead you on a journey through haunted streets and mysterious alleyways, sharing chilling tales of ghostly encounters along the way. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is sure to send shivers down your spine. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
🕝 HOW LONG DOES THE WALK TAKE?
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
The walk takes aproximately one hour and thirty minutes with plenty of places to sit along the way.
📍MEETING POINT
The Water Fountain, opposite the White Hart, Biggleswade.
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre at the Edwardian Water Fountain and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub with the option to stay for a drink.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited but more dates will be added soon.
The Water Fountain, opposite the White Hart, Biggleswade.
The walk starts outside and to the side of the Bigg Theatre at the Edwardian Water Fountain and concludes at the Golden Pheasant Pub with the option to stay for a drink.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7:50
Numbers for the walk are strictly limited but more dates will be added soon.
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Sunday 31 August 2025
Price: £6.00
⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🏖 Summer Beach Party 2025 - The Old Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🏖 Ready to feel the sand on your toes?
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.
🧒 AGES: 2 - 8
🗓 DATES 2025
▪️26th July - 31st August
▪️Thursday - Sunday's
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours
🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!
🚣♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.
🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
Our summer pop up beach is coming back this half term 2025 at The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay.
🧒 AGES: 2 - 8
🗓 DATES 2025
▪️26th July - 31st August
▪️Thursday - Sunday's
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
▪️Each session is 2 hours
🏰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and build sandcastles on the beach, enjoy time on the pedal boats then bounce away on the 4 bouncy castles including the popular assault course. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun!
🚣♀️ THE WATER BOATS
The boats are in a large inflatable pool and the children all wear a life jacket.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £8 PER CHILD
Plus booking fee. You can book tickets via the event link. 3 adults allowed per booking.
🤩 We can't wait to see you there for some summer fun.
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Sunday 31 August 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Sunday 31 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 Kids go for £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.
🗓 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.
🚂 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 café, 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!
ℹ️ 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.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ 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.
🗓 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.
🚂 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 café, 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!
ℹ️ 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.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
