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🌸 Shuttleworth House Mother’s Day Market 2025 - Free entry!

Time: 10:00 - 16:00
▪️ADMISSION IS FREE - last entry 15:30.
Explore the grand rooms and grounds of Shuttleworth House and Garden Suite from 10:00-16:00 and meander around a variety of local food, craft and gift stalls. Trade stalls will be positioned around the grand rooms of Shuttleworth House and the Garden Suite for visitors to enjoy both the stunning interiors as they shop from a variety of food, craft and gift stalls.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Coffee Lounge & Bar – The Garden Suite
Head to the Garden Suite for a top up! From delicious coffee to chilled prosecco & beer we have everything you need to keep you going!
🌷VISIT THE SWISS GARDEN AN EXTRA CHARGE
🏛 HISTORY OF SHUTTLEWORTH HOUSE
Shuttleworth House was designed by the prominent Victorian architect Henry Clutton and is a real treasure trove of opulence, with many fantastic artefacts to see.
Please note that some of the areas are only accessible via steps.
🅿️ PARKING
Dogs are sadly not permitted inside Shuttleworth House, Swiss Garden or Collection Hangars but are welcome outside for a walk around the parkland and house grounds. Assistance dogs welcome.
If you are a trader looking to book a stall please contact – events@shuttleworth.org




🇬🇪 St George's Day 2025 in Dunstable

Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🇬🇪 EVENT DETAILS
There’s lots to see and do this year, so come and join us in Priory Gardens for a FREE family fun-filled day.
⭐️ Get the chance to meet St George,
⭐️ Enjoy performances from Punch & Judy
⭐️ Stalls,
⭐️ Catering concession and much more!
⭐️ Make your very own swords and crowns before you go off around town to hunt for the dragons!






🌎 AROUND THE WORLD 2025 IN DUNSTABLE - FREE ENTRY

Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT
This event will showcase a wide range of activities and entertainment from different cultures and traditions from around the world including:
⭐️ Dance,
⭐️ Music,
⭐️ Hands on activities,
⭐️ Storytelling,
⭐️ Animals,
⭐️ Children’s arts and crafts plus much more!
⭐️ Stalls & food concessions also on site.
👋 Meet local community groups to explore and learn more about Dunstable’s heritage and past.




🎊 Walsworth Festival 51st 2025 - Hitchin

Time: 10:00 - 16:00
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️ Arena - In the centre of the festival we have an arena where various exhibitions and acts entertain the crowd.
⭐️ Car Show - There will be a eclectic mix of cars, from true classics, modern classics, and even the occasional supercar.
⭐️ Live Music - A live music stage will playing various genres throughout the day, provided by Todd in the Hole!
⭐️ Food and Drink - A range of world foods will be provided by our friends at Hitchin Street Food; pizza, burgers, currries - including vegan options.
🅿️ PARKING - £3
There will be parking on the day for £3 and will be manned by volunteer marshals. Please use this car park or walk to the event so we can avoid congestion through cars parking on the road.
ℹ️ APPLY FOR A STALL
Do you have some goods for sale, or are you a charity? Maybe you do Whack-a-mole?
Apply Now!
📧 Email: info@walsworthfestival.co.uk







🏕 Big Camp Out at Dunstable Downs May 2025!

Time: 12:00
- ✨️ Camp fire with marshmallows and stories
- ✨️ Lantern lit sunset walk
- ✨️ Crafts and nature art
- ✨️ Soft archery
- ✨️ Kids' nature and ‘day in the life of a ranger’ ✨️ walks
- ✨️ Nature bingo
- ✨️ Hide and seek animal trail
🔥 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages. For those who wish to bring their own, a BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.
🐶 DOGS
Only one dog per pitch permitted, to be kept under close control at all times.
🚫 NO SHOWERS
We don’t have any showers, so please bring wipes or flannels. A suggested kit list and welcome pack will be sent out the week before.
🚻 TOILETS
🗓 DATE & TIMES
▪️Friday 30 May 2025 – Sunday 1 June 2025. ▪️Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday.
▪️Exit by 2pm on Sunday.
🔐 GATES CLOSE AT 6PM
At 6pm gates into Dunstable Downs will be locked, so no cars will be able to enter or leave after this point.
🎟 COST
▪️Per Pitch (2 adults and 3 children) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate:
£110.00
▪️Additional Person (aged 5+) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate: £5.00

🚗 FREE MOTOR RALLY 2025 IN DUNSTABLE

Time: 10:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ There will be live music performances,
⭐️ Crazy golf,
⭐️ FREE children’s activities,
⭐️ Teaching Talons Animal Encounter,
⭐️ Stalls,
⭐️ On-site food concessions.
👨👩👧👧 A great family fun day out – and an event not to be missed for all motor enthusiasts!
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❗️Entries for 2025 will open shortly!




👒 🐴 Royal Ascot Ladies Day 2025 by Coach - Departing from, Dunstable, Luton & Sundon Park, Bedfordshire

Price: £85.00
⭐️Secure your space for 2025 with a £30 deposit.
COACH PICK UP POINTS:
🚍 Dunstable Square, High St. South (Opp Tourist Off)
🚍 Luton Interchange Stop 4 | Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station
🚍 Our Depot | Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP
There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. This is racing at its most exquisite. Nothing more, nothing less. And you’re invited!
The dress code at the Windsor Enclosure allows you to celebrate in style while experiencing the thrill of horse racing up close on the trackside lawns. Imagine the excitement of witnessing the horses thunder down the track, racing for victory and Royal Ascot glory. It's a front-row experience that you won't want to miss!
This is your chance to be a part of the Royal Ascot tradition and create lasting memories with friends and loved ones. Join us at the Windsor Enclosure for a day filled with excitement, entertainment, and the magic of horse racing.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience Royal Ascot in a unique and unforgettable way.
☕️ Want to order an Afternoon tea box?
Afternoon tea boxes are very popular for those heading into the Windsor enclosure as it is a relaxed setting where you can bring food and a drink inside.
The afternoon tea box contains sandwiches, crisps, homemade cupcake, a lemon drizzle cake and also scones with cream and jam. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Price: £9 per box
MORE DETAILS
☎️ 01582 722626
📧 sales@threestarcoaches.com


🎊 FREE Midsummer Festival 2025 in Milton Keynes

Time: 10:00 - 22:00 Price: £0.00
😍 WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival will feature an exciting mix of live music, street theatre, folklore-inspired art, and hands-on workshops, all free to enjoy. Visitors can also indulge in delicious pop-up street food curated by local favourite, Sophie etc., available throughout the day and into the evening.
🤩 THE PROGRAMME
While the full programme is still being finalised, highlights already confirmed include:
⭐️ Leap Then Look: A new interactive art commission
⭐️ Bernadette Russell: A captivating storytelling performance reclaiming the image of fairies as wild, punk-spirited protectors of the earth
⭐️ Wild Rumpus and the Pavilion of the Hopeful Sun: Hosting the enchanting ‘Ceremony of the Seed’
📍WHERE CAN I FIND YOU?
Midsummer Festival takes place on Midsummer Boulevard (see map below), which is famously aligned with the sun at summer solstice. The Festival site is opposite MK Gallery and Milton Keynes Theatre. what3words for the Festival location is dolphin.conspire.data
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ℹ️ ARE YOU AN ORGANISATION WHO WANTS TO TAKE PART?
The city council is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organisations to submit ideas for a new commission to feature in the festival programme. Those interested can apply on the city council’s website.
⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE
Midsummer Boulevard East will be closed to traffic during the event. Diversion signs will redirect motorists, and buses will operate from alternative stops outside The Point on Lower Tenth Street.





🎶 Dunstable Live 2025! - Free entry!

Time: 15:00 - 20:00
🥳 2025 THEME
The theme for the celebration is ‘Live Aid,’ marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid concert.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for five hours of tribute performances, an outdoor bar, catering, and small children’s rides for the little ones.
*line up will be announced soon.




📽 FREE Priory Pictures Outdoor Cinema in Dunstable 2025

Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
(Show tines & fims to be confirmed)
Showing 3 films across the day, grab your drinks and snacks from our food concession and remember to bring your picnic blankets and chairs for this free family day out in the stunning grounds of Priory Gardens!




🎊 Cheddington Annual Family Fun day July 2025 at Cheddington Village Hall
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
Mark your calendars for a day full of family fun and excitement at our annual Family Fun Day in Cheddington! We have an incredible line up of activities that will keep everyone entertained from start to finish.
▪️ENTRY: Free entry for everyone! Everyone is welcome, from all ages and areas.
👀 HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT'S IN STORE:
🏰 Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course & Helter Skelter: Prepare for a day of high-flying adventure with our giant inflatable obstacle course and helter skelter! Perfect for kids and the young at heart.
⛳ Crazy Golf: Challenge your friends and family to a wacky round of crazy golf. Can you conquer the obstacles and score that elusive hole-in-one?
🎯 Coconut Shy & Lucky Dips: Test your aim and luck with our classic games. Fantastic prizes are waiting for the winners!
🌿 Henna & Henna Workshop: Discover the intricate art of henna at our workshop and take home a sample to try your skills. A fun and unique experience for all.
🎨 Face Painting: Transform into your favourite characters with our vibrant and creative face painting. Fun for everyone!
🛍️ Variety of Stalls: Explore a wide range of stalls offering unique and handmade goods and great delights. Perfect for finding special treats and gifts.
🦉 Meet an Owl Experience: Don't miss the chance to meet and hold a majestic owl. A memorable experience for all ages!
🎨 Sand Art & Slime Making: Get hands-on with our sand art and slime-making activities. Fun for kids and adults alike!
🎨 Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity shine with a variety of arts and crafts activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
🍭 Spin Your Own Candy Floss Workshop: Join our workshop and spin your own candy floss in a variety of delicious flavours. A sweet treat the kids will love!
🎭 Entertainment Program: Enjoy a full day of live performances, shows, and interactive activities. There's something for everyone!
☕ Pop-Up Café: Take a break and enjoy delicious food and drinks at our pop-up café. The perfect spot to relax and refuel.
🎈 And Much More!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
♿️ Accessibility: Suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users.
🚼 Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities on-site.
🐶 Pets: Dogs are welcome, but please keep them away from the owls.
🅿️ Parking: Available on-site and in nearby residential streets.
🎊 Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Cheddington's Annual Family Fun Day. It’s the perfect event for families to come together and enjoy a fantastic day out. Don’t miss out on the most exciting event of the year!
🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025

Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.











🏕 Big Camp Out at Dunstable Downs August 2025!

Time: 12:00
- ✨️ Camp fire with marshmallows and stories
- ✨️ Lantern lit sunset walk
- ✨️ Crafts and nature art
- ✨️ Soft archery
- ✨️ Kids' nature and ‘day in the life of a ranger’ ✨️ walks
- ✨️ Nature bingo
- ✨️ Hide and seek animal trail
🔥 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages. For those who wish to bring their own, a BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.
🐶 DOGS
Only one dog per pitch permitted, to be kept under close control at all times.
🚫 NO SHOWERS
We don’t have any showers, so please bring wipes or flannels. A suggested kit list and welcome pack will be sent out the week before.
🚻 TOILETS
🗓 DATE & TIMES
▪️Friday 15 August 2025 – Sunday 17 August 2025.
▪️Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday.
▪️Exit by 2pm on Sunday.
🔐 GATES CLOSE AT 6PM
At 6pm gates into Dunstable Downs will be locked, so no cars will be able to enter or leave after this point.
🎟 COST
▪️Per Pitch (2 adults and 3 children) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate:
£110.00
▪️Additional Person (aged 5+) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate: £5.00


🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025

Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.











🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025

Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.










