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💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

🔮 Psychic Supper with Award Winner Philip Kinsella at The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 19:00

🔮 Back by popular demand! Join The Crown, Flitwick on Friday 8th May 2026 for an intimate Evening of Clairvoyance and Supper with talented award-winning medium Philip Kinsella.

📅 EVENT DETAILS
▪️ Please be seated by: 7pm
▪️ Supper served: 7.15pm promptly
▪️ Age: Over 18s only

This popular event offers a warm and welcoming evening of spiritual entertainment, with supper included in your ticket price. If you’ve been before, you’ll know why it’s such a well-loved night – and if it’s your first time, expect a memorable evening in a relaxed local setting.

🍽️ SUPPER CHOICES
Choose from one of the following options:
▪️ Garlic chicken breast, dauphinois potatoes and vegetables
️ Vegan / vegetarian option: tomato and courgette pasta
️ Gluten free option: pork stroganoff and rice
Please advise of any dietary intolerances beforehand.

🎟️ TICKET COST:
▪️ £30 per person - includes supper
▪️ Tickets must be purchased before the event
▪️ Cash only
▪️ Sorry, no refunds
Please book early to avoid disappointment.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This event is for entertainment purposes and is expected to be very popular, so don’t leave it too late if you’d like to attend.

📞 CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136 (ask for Katy)

🎶 Live at the Mill 2026 - Stotfold


Time: 19:00 - 23:30 Price: £15.00

🚂✨ Stofold Live and the annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling


Time: 20:00

🥳 Friday Party Night – Enjoy UNLIMITED bowling from 8PM – Very Late!

🎳 DETAILS
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!

🏆 Lots of prizes to be won!!

▪️COST - £15 per person

ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK:
☎️ Call us on: 01582 47 27 27

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 3rd April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 

🎶 Sing-a-Long - a The Greatest Showman - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:00 - 21:50

🎪 Look out ‘cause here it comes… Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 7pm for a joy-filled, high-energy movie night where the audience becomes part of the show!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 AGE GUIDANCE: Suitable for ages 4+.
The prop bags are not suitable for children under 36 months and contain latex balloons.

🎥 PLEASE NOTE
This is a screening of the movie, not a live stage show.

From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music, this smash-hit singalong screening brings all the songs, sparkle and feel-good moments of The Greatest Showman to the big screen — with lyrics on screen so everyone can join in.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Cheer on Hugh Jackman, swoon over Zac Efron, and sing your heart out to every big number as a live host gets the crowd warmed up with dance moves, audience interaction and instructions for using your free props bag.

Expect plenty of cheering, booing, hissing and full-on participation as the audience truly gets to rewrite the stars. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, so whether you go full ringmaster or just bring your best showbiz spirit, this is your chance to come alive with fellow fans.

🎟 TICKETS COST: From £18.72
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call the Accessibility Assistance line on 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.

🚜 Stotfold Watermill Steam Fair & Country Show 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂✨ The 22nd Annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🛡 Milton Keynes History Festival 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

⚔️ Chanz Des Reis return for the annual Festival of History, where nearly 2,000 years of English history are brought vividly to life - from the Romans right through to the Victorians.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May

This year, they’ll be recreating life during The Anarchy in 1141, just three months after local knight William Kahamnes (William de Keynes) helped capture King Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln. Support for the Empress Matilda may be high… but will it last?

📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
Perfect for families, history lovers and anyone looking for unique things to do near Bedfordshire, this immersive event features living history encampments, arena displays and hands-on activities across the museum grounds.

Meet Romans, Saxons, medieval knights, Civil War soldiers, Suffragettes and more, with around 100 re-enactors appearing across the weekend. Expect interactive storytelling, demonstrations and plenty for children to get involved with too.

🛠️ HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
▪️ Pottery making
▪️ Artefact handling
▪️ Traditional smelting demonstrations
▪️ Roman leatherworking
▪️ Flint knapping
▪️ Stone Age fire lighting
▪️ Bronze casting
▪️ Shield making (drop-in, 50p per shield)
▪️ Have a go at archaeology with the shoebox dig
▪️ Design your own coin

🏛 ALSO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM
Make time to enjoy the museum’s permanent exhibits too, including the recreated historical street of shops, the Telephone Gallery, transport collection and the Ancient Gallery - home to Iggy the Ichthyosaur.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
The Granary Tea Room will be serving hot and cold meals, homemade cakes and sweet treats - or feel free to bring a picnic.

⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
Activity and display times may change due to weather conditions. Some displays may include loud bangs from muskets and cannons.

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £45.00
Pay once and visit free all year! Under 5s go free, with concession discounts available along with family tickets. No pre-booking necessary.

♿️ Accessibility Information
❓️ FAQ's Including Dog Information

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222
📧 Email: info@mkmuseum.org.uk
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♨️ Bottomless BBQ & Bottomless Drinks - The Albert Inn, Hitchin


Time: 12:00 - 20:00 Price: £33.00

♨️ Join us for our famous Smoked meats event at The Albert, Inn, Hitchin! Get 2 hours of Bottomless BBQ and Bottomless Drinks.

🤑 WHAT'S THE DEAL?
2 Hours of bottomless meats from our smoker with selected bottomless drinks too.

🕛 WHAT TIME IS IT HAPPENING?
We have 2 hour slots throughout the day ranging from 12pm right through to 8pm.

We have 5 sittings through the day - pop to the tickets page to pick your best time.

🥂 WHAT DRINKS ARE INCLUDED?
Bottomless Prosecco, House wines, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, and pints of real ale, Hobgoblin IPA or Kronenbourg 1664.
*As always, management reserve the right to refuse service!

🥩 AND THIS BOTTOMLESS BBQ.... WHAT DO I GET?
Ah, the right question! On arrival, you will get a board of sides (dirty fries, slaw, corn and tater tots) as well as a full board of meats that will include our iconic smoked brisket, Korean BBQ flavoured pork belly, Strips of medium rare steak, pulled pork shoulder and Franks hot sauced chicken wings.

🍽 AND HOW DO I KEEP IT COMING?
We will have a waiter service so just grab one of our staff and tell them what you want and we'll bring it right up! As long as you have finished the current portion of the meat you request! We're not being tight..... Just don't want good BBQ to go to waste!

How do I know you won't run out of BBQ?

Well that's the reason we are doing a pre-sale with tickets so we can ensure we are prepared for you. We imagine an angry meat mob is scary!

What happens after the 2 hour slot? Can I stick around?

You won't be kicked out but you may be moved to another area depending on how busy we are for the next session.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are £33pp + booking fee for bottomless BBQ and Drinks. Ridiculously good value if you ask us! (If you come in and book directly with us you can avoid the yucky booking fee!)

ℹ️ ​CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Info@thealbertpub.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 632716 

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting

AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

🎭 Theatre in Sutton Village Hall - Thomas Hardy's "Return of the Native"


Time: 19:30 - 22:00

🎭 Sutton Village Hall is delighted to host the theatre group Hotbuckle with their adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native".

ABOUT...
The plot follows the intertwined lives of several characters, especially Clym Yeobright, a man who returns from Paris with idealistic dreams, and Eustacia Vye, a passionate, restless woman who longs to escape the bleak heath for a more exciting life. The novel explores themes of fate, unfulfilled desire, social constraints, and the power of nature.

​Hotbuckle have delighted us over the years with their adaptations of Great Expectations, David Copperfield, Wuthering Heights, Far from the Madding Crowd, les Miserables, Pride and Prejudice and Emma. We are very much looking forward to welcoming them back!

🥂 BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS
Since there won't be a bar, guests are very welcome to bring their own drinks.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £15
▪️Under 18: £10

For tickets, please send us a message using the 'Contact Us' on our website.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
events@suttonvillagehall.org.uk

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us

🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🍗 Don’t miss our famous Sunday roasts — traditional, or with a Caribbean twist (Vegan also available) ! From 12-8pm at The Mulberry Bush, Kempston.
Eat in or takeaway.


📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.

💷 COST:
▪️
Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99

👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
07947 199377

🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
▪️Open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank holiday
▪️Book between 10am - 3pm
▪️Weather permitting

AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

🚜 Stotfold Watermill Steam Fair & Country Show 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂✨ The 22nd Annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🚣‍♂️ Free Dragon Boat Session - Secklow Hundred Boat Club


Time: 08:45 - 11:15

🚣‍♀️ FREE SESSION! Come along to try out dragon boating at Caldecotte Lake North, Milton Keynes (located behind the Premier Inn) on Sunday 10th May 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
✅️
Ages 11+
✅️ No experience necessary
✅️ Equipment provided

ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK
📧 Email:
hello@secklow.com
📘 Facebook:
Secklow Hundred

✈️ Shuttleworth Season Premier Air Show 2026


Time: 09:00 - 18:00

✈️ Kick off another season of action-packed air shows with the 2026 Season Premiere at Shuttleworth.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
There’s nothing quite like the first show of the season. Feel the excitement and anticipation build ahead of the first show display of the year…

Enjoy a fantastic array of free ground activities from educational Discovery Zones to a vehicle parade and free fun fair. Take a moment to relax in Swiss Garden or catch a vintage bus to Shuttleworth House – your chance to have a good snoop around a Jacobean style mansion.

Then (the moment we’ve all been waiting for), experience the thrill of a stunning live air display from both visiting and Collection aircraft. With unparalleled flightline views and proximity, this is the closest you’ll get to these incredible aircraft in the UK.

We’ve got food to keep you fuelled, activities to keep the kids happy and a display that is sure to get your heart pumping – what more could you ask for?

✈️ FLYING DISPLAYS
▪️14:00 - 17:30 (approx)

📢 PLEASE NOTE:
All aircraft and vehicle appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

⛺️
WANT TO STAY THE NIGHT?
We offer a range of accommodation on site: Camping, 15 en-suite rooms in our Garden Suite, and The Flat at Shuttleworth House. You can find out more here.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adults: From £35 - £42
▪️Under 18: Free

🛡 Milton Keynes History Festival 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

⚔️ Chanz Des Reis return for the annual Festival of History, where nearly 2,000 years of English history are brought vividly to life - from the Romans right through to the Victorians.

🗓 2026 DATES
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Saturday 9th May
▪️Sunday 10th May

This year, they’ll be recreating life during The Anarchy in 1141, just three months after local knight William Kahamnes (William de Keynes) helped capture King Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln. Support for the Empress Matilda may be high… but will it last?

📖 WHAT TO EXPECT
Perfect for families, history lovers and anyone looking for unique things to do near Bedfordshire, this immersive event features living history encampments, arena displays and hands-on activities across the museum grounds.

Meet Romans, Saxons, medieval knights, Civil War soldiers, Suffragettes and more, with around 100 re-enactors appearing across the weekend. Expect interactive storytelling, demonstrations and plenty for children to get involved with too.

🛠️ HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
▪️ Pottery making
▪️ Artefact handling
▪️ Traditional smelting demonstrations
▪️ Roman leatherworking
▪️ Flint knapping
▪️ Stone Age fire lighting
▪️ Bronze casting
▪️ Shield making (drop-in, 50p per shield)
▪️ Have a go at archaeology with the shoebox dig
▪️ Design your own coin

🏛 ALSO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM
Make time to enjoy the museum’s permanent exhibits too, including the recreated historical street of shops, the Telephone Gallery, transport collection and the Ancient Gallery - home to Iggy the Ichthyosaur.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
The Granary Tea Room will be serving hot and cold meals, homemade cakes and sweet treats - or feel free to bring a picnic.

⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
Activity and display times may change due to weather conditions. Some displays may include loud bangs from muskets and cannons.

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £45.00
Pay once and visit free all year! Under 5s go free, with concession discounts available along with family tickets. No pre-booking necessary.

♿️ Accessibility Information
❓️ FAQ's Including Dog Information

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222
📧 Email: info@mkmuseum.org.uk
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