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🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 16:00 - 18:30
🌞 As the days get longer and the river does its thing, we’re bringing live music to The Jetty at The Kingfisher every bank holiday weekend in 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th August: 4:00pm-6:30pm: Latch
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2:00pm-4:30pm:
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2:00pm -4:30pm: Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
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💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
⛱️ The Beach at Woburn Sands at Frost Garden Centre is back by popular demand for 2026! Open untill 31st August 2026.
🕤 SUMMER HALF SESSION TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday:
9:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:00, 14:30 - 16:30
▪️Sunday:
11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Blog here to give you an idea of what to expect.
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🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🐰 School’s out – it’s time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store this summer 2026 for our free workshops at Pet at Home stores from 2pm - 2.45pm. Book your free place today!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
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🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this Summer half term 2026.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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
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💦 Graveley Farm Slip & Slide - Hertfordshire
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Get ready for a full hour of fast, splash-filled fun on our Giant Slip & Slide at Graveley Fruit Farm. Hertfordshire - NEW for 2026!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️20th July - 6th September 2026
▪️Monday - Sunday
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 to 18:00 (last session 17:00)
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
Riders must be at least 5 years old to ride alone, able to climb over the safety barriers, able to swim and confident in water. Please supervise your children at all times.
🛝 WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each session gives you unlimited rides for 60 minutes, so you can slide again and again without holding back.
Your session also includes unlimited zorbing, so you can mix things up and keep the fun going throughout your time slot.
👙WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Wear swimwear or soft clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing must not have zips, buttons, rivets or sharp edges, and no footwear is allowed on the slide. Please remove jewellery and secure loose items before taking part.
🌧 WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
The slide runs in most weather, but sessions may be paused or rescheduled in unsafe conditions such as thunderstorms.
🧋REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Refreshments are available on site, so you can grab a drink or a snack while you’re here.
🕐 WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Sessions are £15 per person (plus booking fee), with optional wetsuit hire available for £5 per hour (plus booking fee). Wetsuits are available in a range of sizes, and you can choose the right fit on the day. A small booking fee applies to each booking.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07436 605503
📧 Email:
graveleyfruitfarm@hotmail.com
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️20th July - 6th September 2026
▪️Monday - Sunday
🕙 TIMES
▪️10:00 to 18:00 (last session 17:00)
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
Riders must be at least 5 years old to ride alone, able to climb over the safety barriers, able to swim and confident in water. Please supervise your children at all times.
🛝 WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each session gives you unlimited rides for 60 minutes, so you can slide again and again without holding back.
Your session also includes unlimited zorbing, so you can mix things up and keep the fun going throughout your time slot.
👙WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Wear swimwear or soft clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Clothing must not have zips, buttons, rivets or sharp edges, and no footwear is allowed on the slide. Please remove jewellery and secure loose items before taking part.
🌧 WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
The slide runs in most weather, but sessions may be paused or rescheduled in unsafe conditions such as thunderstorms.
🧋REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Refreshments are available on site, so you can grab a drink or a snack while you’re here.
🕐 WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session to check in and get ready.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Sessions are £15 per person (plus booking fee), with optional wetsuit hire available for £5 per hour (plus booking fee). Wetsuits are available in a range of sizes, and you can choose the right fit on the day. A small booking fee applies to each booking.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07436 605503
📧 Email:
graveleyfruitfarm@hotmail.com
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🤸♀️ Adult Farm Nights 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
😍 Adult Farm Nights are back every Saturday this July and August 2026 at Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard!
▪️AGE: 18+
🤸♀️EVENT DETAILS
Let loose in our huge indoor play and and feed our adorable animals. Explore epic outdoor play, with mini golf, jumping pillows and race around on pedal go-karts. Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*. All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket.
🎧 NEW FOR 2026 - Dance the night away at the silent disco and go wild at our end-of-night foam party.
📖 MENU INCLUDED (CHOOSE ONE EACH)
😋 Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
A locally reared beef patty in a brioche style bun with American cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Vegan Burger (V / VE)
A vegan Moving Mountains burger patty in a brioche style bun with vegan cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Halloumi Burger (V)
Deep fried halloumi dusted with paprika and Cajun spices, served on a brioche bun with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce and fries.
😋 Katsu Chicken Loaded Fries
3 crispy chicken tenders served on fries covered in Japanese Katsu curry sauce topped with crunchy Asian slaw.
😋 Loaded Hot Dog
Frankfurter sausage served on a soft semolina roll, topped with mustard, tomato sauce and crispy onions with fries.
*PLEASE NOTE: Menu is subject to change.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Farm - Single Ticket: £29.95
▪️Adult Farm - Group of 6+: £27.95
▪️Adult Farm - Members Ticket: £27.95
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525852954
▪️AGE: 18+
🤸♀️EVENT DETAILS
Let loose in our huge indoor play and and feed our adorable animals. Explore epic outdoor play, with mini golf, jumping pillows and race around on pedal go-karts. Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*. All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket.
🎧 NEW FOR 2026 - Dance the night away at the silent disco and go wild at our end-of-night foam party.
📖 MENU INCLUDED (CHOOSE ONE EACH)
😋 Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
A locally reared beef patty in a brioche style bun with American cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Vegan Burger (V / VE)
A vegan Moving Mountains burger patty in a brioche style bun with vegan cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Halloumi Burger (V)
Deep fried halloumi dusted with paprika and Cajun spices, served on a brioche bun with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce and fries.
😋 Katsu Chicken Loaded Fries
3 crispy chicken tenders served on fries covered in Japanese Katsu curry sauce topped with crunchy Asian slaw.
😋 Loaded Hot Dog
Frankfurter sausage served on a soft semolina roll, topped with mustard, tomato sauce and crispy onions with fries.
*PLEASE NOTE: Menu is subject to change.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Farm - Single Ticket: £29.95
▪️Adult Farm - Group of 6+: £27.95
▪️Adult Farm - Members Ticket: £27.95
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525852954
🪓 NEW! Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Henlow (💥Use Code WUB15 for 15% off)
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 09:00 - 21:15
🪓 Bermuda Blades is an outdoor, covered axe throwing venue based at Perfect Aquatics in Henlow, Bedfordshire, one of the most unique and exhilarating activities you can do within easy reach of Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Biggleswade, and Letchworth.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Axe throwing is exactly what it sounds like: you stand at a throwing line, take aim at a wooden target, and send a real axe spinning through the air until it sticks. Our fully trained instructors guide every session from start to finish, no experience needed, no upper body strength required, just a willingness to try something genuinely different.
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🕝 TIME: 2:15PM - 9:15PM
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
🕑 TIME: 2:00PM - 9:00PM
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 per person
🕘 TIME: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
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🎉 OAKFEST26 – RnB & Garage Festival: Oakley Sports & Social Club
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎉 Oakfest isn’t just about the music – it’s a family-friendly daytime festival designed for the whole community to enjoy.
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Saturday 29th August: 12pm - 9pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🍔 Street food vendors on site
🍻 Fully stocked bars & refreshments available throughout
🏰 Bouncy castles – FREE for attending children
🧺 Feel free to bring chairs and gazebos
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
✨️ DJ Spoony
✨️ Hosted alongside MC Ranking
A true pioneer of UK Garage, Spoony has dominated the scene for decades – from BBC Radio 1 to sold-out shows across the UK. This is a headline act you don’t usually see in a village setting, and we’re proud to be bringing him to Oakley.
🎧 Hosted by Shauny-H, presenting:
DJ Silva-C – Greg Costa – Prophecy
Plus live vocal performances from Laura Menozzi & Mizz Cassie
🎉 A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE
From young children through to senior citizens – last year proved this is an event that genuinely appeals across the spectrum. A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for families, friends and the wider community.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE
To support the event and its operation, all food and drink will be available to purchase on site. We kindly ask that no external food or beverages are brought into the event.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Ticket (16+): £25.00
▪️Child Ticket (3-15): £5.00
▪️Gazebo 3x3m Pitch (Sold Out): £20.00
Dedicated 3m x 3m pitch for a gazebo (gazebo not included)
Purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@oakleyssc.com
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️Saturday 29th August: 12pm - 9pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🍔 Street food vendors on site
🍻 Fully stocked bars & refreshments available throughout
🏰 Bouncy castles – FREE for attending children
🧺 Feel free to bring chairs and gazebos
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
✨️ DJ Spoony
✨️ Hosted alongside MC Ranking
A true pioneer of UK Garage, Spoony has dominated the scene for decades – from BBC Radio 1 to sold-out shows across the UK. This is a headline act you don’t usually see in a village setting, and we’re proud to be bringing him to Oakley.
🎧 Hosted by Shauny-H, presenting:
DJ Silva-C – Greg Costa – Prophecy
Plus live vocal performances from Laura Menozzi & Mizz Cassie
🎉 A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE
From young children through to senior citizens – last year proved this is an event that genuinely appeals across the spectrum. A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for families, friends and the wider community.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE
To support the event and its operation, all food and drink will be available to purchase on site. We kindly ask that no external food or beverages are brought into the event.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Ticket (16+): £25.00
▪️Child Ticket (3-15): £5.00
▪️Gazebo 3x3m Pitch (Sold Out): £20.00
Dedicated 3m x 3m pitch for a gazebo (gazebo not included)
Purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@oakleyssc.com
✨️ Meal and Paranormal Night - The Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 19:00 - 00:00 Price: £45.00
✨️ Join us for a night of intrigue, history, and the unexplained at the historic Lowndes Arms, Whaddon, Milton Keynes on Saturday 29th August 2026.
📖 ABOUT
📖 ABOUT
This traditional village pub is steeped in character - and rumoured to be home to lingering spirits from its long and colourful past. Guests and staff alike have reported strange sounds, unexplained movements, and an eerie feeling of being watched... now it's your turn to investigate.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Welcome briefing and history of the building
• Small-group paranormal investigation
• Use of ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, trigger objects and more)
• Guided vigils in reported hotspot areas
• Opportunity to conduct your own experiments
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED
Main meal dish from the venue
All investigation equipment provided
Fully guided paranormal experience
✅️ NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Whether you're a complete sceptic or a seasoned investigator, this event is suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Full guidance is given throughout the evening.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Strictly 18+ only
• Limited spaces available
• Sensible footwear recommended
• Please respect the venue and fellow guests at all times
🎟 BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Places are limited and must be booked in advance. You can book tickets via the event link.
🎪 John Lawsons Circus August 2026 - Towcester
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
🎪 John Lawsons Circus is coming to Towcester Recreation Ground this August 2026.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 27th August: 7pm ONLY
▪️Friday 28th August: 3pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 29th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Monday 31st August: 2pm ONLY
🤑 DEALS ON TICKETS
▪️Thursday 27th August: £9.76
▪️Friday 28th August: £9.76
▪️Saturday 29th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
▪️ Sunday 30th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
🎟 USUAL TICKET COST
▪️Adults: £16.26
▪️Children (2-16): £13.01
▪️OAP: £13.01
▪️Under 2: Free (must sit on lap)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Known for its vibrant and thrilling shows, John Lawson's Circus combines traditional circus acts with modern flair, creating an epic experience for all ages. From daring acrobatics to mesmerising clowns, each performance is a testament to the circus's commitment to entertainment!
Highlights of John Lawson's Circus:
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 27th August: 7pm ONLY
▪️Friday 28th August: 3pm & 7pm
▪️Saturday 29th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2pm & 5pm
▪️Monday 31st August: 2pm ONLY
🤑 DEALS ON TICKETS
▪️Thursday 27th August: £9.76
▪️Friday 28th August: £9.76
▪️Saturday 29th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
▪️ Sunday 30th August, 5pm:
£8 for children & £9 for adults Groupon deal
🎟 USUAL TICKET COST
▪️Adults: £16.26
▪️Children (2-16): £13.01
▪️OAP: £13.01
▪️Under 2: Free (must sit on lap)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Known for its vibrant and thrilling shows, John Lawson's Circus combines traditional circus acts with modern flair, creating an epic experience for all ages. From daring acrobatics to mesmerising clowns, each performance is a testament to the circus's commitment to entertainment!
Highlights of John Lawson's Circus:
🤸♂️ Daring Acrobatics: Watch in awe as acrobats perform breath-taking stunts high above the ground.
🤡 Mesmerising Clowns: Enjoy the antics of clowns who bring laughter and joy to audiences of all ages.
⚖️ Graceful Aerialists: Be captivated by aerialists who perform elegant routines on silks and trapeze.
🚫 Animal-Free Acts: Experience a modern circus that focuses on human talent and creativity, without the use of animals.
👋 Interactive Performances: Engage with performers who often involve the audience in their acts, making each show unique.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Entertainment: Perfect for all ages, the circus offers a wholesome and exciting experience for families.
📖 Historical Legacy: Celebrate the rich history of John Lawson's Circus, which has been entertaining audiences for over five decades.
ℹ️ FAQ'S
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🎉 The Free Festival of Inclusion 2026 - Addison Centre, Kempston
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🎉 Deaf Jam Project presents a full day of music, culture and community on Saturday 29th August 2026, 12pm - 9pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Live DJs
✨️World music
✨️Spoken word
✨️Games & zones
✨️Chillout areas
✨️Food & bar
✨️Kids’ glitter tattoos by Rae’s Sparkle
(12–4pm)
🎶 ON THE LINE-UP
▪️Alan Chan UK — Celebrity singer from The Voice UK
▪️MLT BHB — Bedford’s finest HipHop artist
▪️Blackdots — Back to the Motherland
▪️DJ Gary G — Sounds of Garage
▪️The Deaf DJ House Poet
▪️DJ Rise — International DJ
▪️Filthy Philp — Drum & Bass legend
▪️Ma Dong Lei Wing Chun — live demonstration
▪️Plus many more TBC!
🍕 SPONSORSHIP
Big thanks to our main sponsor, Alfonzo’s Pizza Boat!** Romeo Montalbetti This free festival wouldn’t be possible without their support — show them some love and check out open deck pizza boat day (the following day on the embankment river across from the mount 30/08/26)
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE MUST BE BOOKEF
This event is for the people, by the people giving back and strengthening our community. Only 200 free family tickets left, so grab yours before they’re gone!
💛 GO FUND ME
Every donation helps us keep events like this free for local families — donate here
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Live DJs
✨️World music
✨️Spoken word
✨️Games & zones
✨️Chillout areas
✨️Food & bar
✨️Kids’ glitter tattoos by Rae’s Sparkle
(12–4pm)
🎶 ON THE LINE-UP
▪️Alan Chan UK — Celebrity singer from The Voice UK
▪️MLT BHB — Bedford’s finest HipHop artist
▪️Blackdots — Back to the Motherland
▪️DJ Gary G — Sounds of Garage
▪️The Deaf DJ House Poet
▪️DJ Rise — International DJ
▪️Filthy Philp — Drum & Bass legend
▪️Ma Dong Lei Wing Chun — live demonstration
▪️Plus many more TBC!
🍕 SPONSORSHIP
Big thanks to our main sponsor, Alfonzo’s Pizza Boat!** Romeo Montalbetti This free festival wouldn’t be possible without their support — show them some love and check out open deck pizza boat day (the following day on the embankment river across from the mount 30/08/26)
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE MUST BE BOOKEF
This event is for the people, by the people giving back and strengthening our community. Only 200 free family tickets left, so grab yours before they’re gone!
💛 GO FUND ME
Every donation helps us keep events like this free for local families — donate here
🎉 Party on Potton’s Big Weekend 2026 - Henry Smith Playing Field
Saturday 29 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 00:00
🎉 The Big Weekend put on by Party On Potton in Potton on Henry Smiths Playing Field. Day is free entry with no tickets required. In the evening tickets are required.
🗓 SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️12:00pm: Interesting vehicle parade
▪️From 1:00pm: Kids Zone
▪️1.30pm: Potton Fire Station display
▪️3:00pm: POP's Dog Show
▪️5:00pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES FROM 12PM ON SATURDAY
✨️ Dog Agility with Wrayfields Dog Agility
✨️ Local Community Group Stalls
✨️ Wipeout, Inflatable Axe-throwing,
✨️ Wrecking Ball
✨️ Miniature Railway
✨️ Live music
✨️ Licensed Bar, BBQ and other food stalls
🗓 SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️10:00am - 12:00pm: Walking treasure hunt
▪️10.30am: Churches Together Service
▪️11am:
Potton History Society Walk with Potton Playhouse.
▪️12pm: Posh Picnic with Live Music
▪️From 1pm: Kids Zone
▪️1pm to 4.30pm: Local arts, craft and business stalls
▪️5pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY FROM 12PM
✨️Live music
✨️Miniature Railway,
✨️Donkey rides
✨️Climbing wall
✨️Licensed Bar, BBQ & other food stalls
🌔 EVENING - TICKETS NEEDED
▪️Friday 28th August:
Club Tropicana Disco with Becky Bennett Becky B
▪️Saturday 29th August:
Soundexpress Big Band all the way from Germany.
▪️Sunday 30th August:
Comedy night with Hal Cruttenden headlining
▪️Monday 31st August:
Quiz night
✅️ NO TICKETS FOR DAY TIME - FREE
Daytime events are unticketed and free. Just come along and enjoy the fun.
🎟 EVENING TICKETS - CHARGES APPLY
For our evening events, tickets can be purchased via the event link.
🗓 SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️12:00pm: Interesting vehicle parade
▪️From 1:00pm: Kids Zone
▪️1.30pm: Potton Fire Station display
▪️3:00pm: POP's Dog Show
▪️5:00pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES FROM 12PM ON SATURDAY
✨️ Dog Agility with Wrayfields Dog Agility
✨️ Local Community Group Stalls
✨️ Wipeout, Inflatable Axe-throwing,
✨️ Wrecking Ball
✨️ Miniature Railway
✨️ Live music
✨️ Licensed Bar, BBQ and other food stalls
🗓 SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST DAY TIME
▪️10:00am - 12:00pm: Walking treasure hunt
▪️10.30am: Churches Together Service
▪️11am:
Potton History Society Walk with Potton Playhouse.
▪️12pm: Posh Picnic with Live Music
▪️From 1pm: Kids Zone
▪️1pm to 4.30pm: Local arts, craft and business stalls
▪️5pm: Daytime activities close
🤩 ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY FROM 12PM
✨️Live music
✨️Miniature Railway,
✨️Donkey rides
✨️Climbing wall
✨️Licensed Bar, BBQ & other food stalls
🌔 EVENING - TICKETS NEEDED
▪️Friday 28th August:
Club Tropicana Disco with Becky Bennett Becky B
▪️Saturday 29th August:
Soundexpress Big Band all the way from Germany.
▪️Sunday 30th August:
Comedy night with Hal Cruttenden headlining
▪️Monday 31st August:
Quiz night
✅️ NO TICKETS FOR DAY TIME - FREE
Daytime events are unticketed and free. Just come along and enjoy the fun.
🎟 EVENING TICKETS - CHARGES APPLY
For our evening events, tickets can be purchased via the event link.
🎈Pop Up Show Time - The Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 15:45
🎈Join Verona and Andrew for 75 minutes of lively, party-style family entertainment at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay!
👦 AGE: Recommended for children up to 12 years
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 28th August
▪️Saturday 29th August
▪️Saturday 5th September
🕚 SHOW TIMES:
▪️10:00am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🧸 A lively puppet show
⭐ Party games
🎈 Hands-on balloon modelling
🫧 Giant bubble making
Pop-Up Showtime is brought to you by the team behind our much-loved Santa’s Grotto and Winter Wonderland experiences.
You may also recognise them from previous family shows including Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Whether you have joined us before or are discovering us for the first time, everyone is welcome to come along for plenty of laughter, play and family fun!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £6.50
▪️Adults: £3.50
▪️Babies under 12 months: FREE
⬇️ Book tickets via the event link.
👦 AGE: Recommended for children up to 12 years
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 28th August
▪️Saturday 29th August
▪️Saturday 5th September
🕚 SHOW TIMES:
▪️10:00am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🧸 A lively puppet show
⭐ Party games
🎈 Hands-on balloon modelling
🫧 Giant bubble making
Pop-Up Showtime is brought to you by the team behind our much-loved Santa’s Grotto and Winter Wonderland experiences.
You may also recognise them from previous family shows including Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Whether you have joined us before or are discovering us for the first time, everyone is welcome to come along for plenty of laughter, play and family fun!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £6.50
▪️Adults: £3.50
▪️Babies under 12 months: FREE
⬇️ Book tickets via the event link.
🎉 Totally 90's Festival 2026 - Bedford
Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 13:00 - 22:30
🎉 We bring you the best of the 90s music with amazing tribute artists. We have free retro gaming, game shows, rodeo, cosplay and much more.
🗓 Saturday 29th August 2026:
⭐️The Chemical Brothers
⭐️Happy Mondays
⭐️Craig David
⭐️Alanis Morissette
⭐️The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
⭐️Robbie Williams
🗓 Saturday 29th August 2026:
⭐️The Chemical Brothers
⭐️Happy Mondays
⭐️Craig David
⭐️Alanis Morissette
⭐️The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
⭐️Robbie Williams
🗓 Sunday 30th August 2026:
⭐️Eminem
⭐️Britney
⭐️Oasis
⭐️Christina Aguilera
⭐️The Foo Fighters
⭐️Jennah - Club Bangers
🤩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT...
..plus kids entertainment, gladiator jousting, rodeo bull, great stalls, delicious food, licensed bar, mascot meet and greets (and dancing!) FREE graffiti art workshop....and re live your childhood in our (FREE) RETRO GAMING tent....all your favourite games consoles to play on all day completely free!
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE NOTE:
⭐️Limited parking at the venue, please book your car parking ticket (£5.00 + £1.00 booking fee) alongside your main tickets
⭐️Limited parking at the venue, please book your car parking ticket (£5.00 + £1.00 booking fee) alongside your main tickets
⭐️No alcohol/food to be brought in or off premises (bar and food on site)
⭐️ Sorry no dogs
⭐️ Last entry 7pm and no re-entry after this time
⭐️Line up subject to change
⭐️No refunds
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️SATURDAY General Admission 12yrs+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️SUNDAY General Admission 12+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️WEEKEND General Admission 12+:
£40.00 + £1.50 booking fee
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: 1 free with a paying adult (proof of disability required eg DLA)
👀 KEEP UPDATED: Facebook
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@sixstarevents.com
📧 Email: Sarah@sixstarevents.com
☎️ Phone: 07947188628
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🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🌞 As the days get longer and the river does its thing, we’re bringing live music to The Jetty at The Kingfisher every bank holiday weekend in 2026
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 29th August: 4:00pm-6:30pm: Latch
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2:00pm-4:30pm:
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2:00pm -4:30pm: Laura Menozzi
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
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💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
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⛱️ The Beach 2026 - Frosts, Woburn Sands
Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
⛱️ The Beach at Woburn Sands at Frost Garden Centre is back by popular demand for 2026! Open untill 31st August 2026.
🕤 SUMMER HALF SESSION TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday:
9:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:00, 14:30 - 16:30
▪️Sunday:
11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, our restaurant team will bring food and drink waitress served to your table so you can relax while the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Any children under the age of 12 months who are attending with an older paying sibling may enter the beach area for free.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child (Includes one adult): £5.99
▪️Extra Adult: £1.00
▪️Under 12 months: Free
(Needs booking in advance - head to the website via the event link)
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Blog here to give you an idea of what to expect.
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🐰 Free Pet Pals Workshop - Pets at Home (All Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire locations)
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🐰 School’s out – it’s time to play! Join the Pet Pals in-store this summer 2026 for our free workshops at Pet at Home stores from 2pm - 2.45pm. Book your free place today!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
🗓 WHEN?
▪️17th July - 28th August 2026
▪️2pm - 2.45pm
🐹 WHAT TO EXPECT
This summer, with the help of our trusted pet care advisors, little pet lovers can set off on an adventure into responsible pet ownership.
Each week brings a new theme, helping children discover everything pets need to feel safe, happy, and healthy. From food and treats to grooming, exercise, and habitats, children will learn fun new facts while building confidence along the way.
Children can enjoy hands-on games and activities, plus the opportunity to meet our furry friends.
📜 What they'll earn
We'll present your pet lover with an official Pet Pals certificate & sticker, along with colouring sheets to keep the fun going at home.
🧒 For pet lovers aged 4-10 years
Our workshops are specifically geared towards younger children, with content and activities that are safe, supervised and most of all fun. To allow enough room for everyone (and avoid spooking our animals), places are limited to one adult per child.
🎟 BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
There are Pets at Home stores taking part in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire locations. Hit the event link button below, enter your postcode to find your nearest store to book. Spaces are limited.
📍BEDFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Bedford
▪️Biggleswade
▪️Dunstable
▪️Leighton Buzzard
▪️Luton
📍BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Aylesbury
▪️Bletchley
▪️Milton Keynes
📍HERTFORDSHIRE LOCATIONS
▪️Hemel Hempstead
▪️Letchworth
▪️Stevenage
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🚣♂️ Dragon Boat Hire 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford
Sunday 30 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🚣♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this Summer half term 2026.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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.
🗓 SUMMER HALF TERM DATES 2026
▪️Open Monday - Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️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
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