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🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Steaming Days is when we have a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down our track! We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
The rest of the site is open including the Railway Museum, the Visitor Centre with Gift Shop and Railway Cafe, and the model trains are usually running too. Steaming Days are most Sundays (Easter-Halloween), and also some Bank Holidays and some Wednesdays during school holidays. We have 25-acres of Railwayland to explore! Come and enjoy your local heritage railway!
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖌 Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring at The Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard.
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 20 September 2025
- 12:00
🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale located at the under cover car park, Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
👑 Free entry Open Day at Willington Dovecote and Stables
Sunday 28 September 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
👑 Free entry, no booking required! Come see inside the Dovecote & Stables which hosted a Henry VIII visit in the 1540s. The Dovecote appears on the front cover of the book "60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust".
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
🕑 TIME: 2pm - 5pm
🗓 2025 FREE OPEN DAYS
▪️27th April
▪️25th May
▪️29th June
▪️27th July
▪️31st August
▪️28th September
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations.
☕️ FOOD & DRINK INFORMATION
There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village.
🚻 TOILETS
There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.
Bradwell Mill Opening Day - Free Entry
Sunday 28 September 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Bradwell Mill is a Grade II listed landmark and is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, when the mill can be seen in action.
It is a rare opportunity to better understand what life was like as a miller – complete with all the associated smells, noise and dust!
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
▪️May 5th, 10th, 11th & 25th
▪️June 29th
▪️July 27th
▪️August 31st
▪️September 13th, 14th & 28th
Please be aware
⭐️ The mill is a working machine not just a building. Care should be taken when moving around the premises as some surfaces are greasy and some have a risk of splinters.
⭐️ There are low beams and trip hazards along with steep, narrow stairs.
⭐️ Only a limited number of people can access the upstairs at a time – so you may have to wait.
⭐️ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐️ There are no toilet facilities available.
🎫 ADMISSION - FREE
Admission is free but donations towards the upkeep are very much welcome.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane. There is no access to the mill from Mill Lane (off Bradwell Road).
🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 28 September 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Steaming Days is when we have a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down our track! We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
The rest of the site is open including the Railway Museum, the Visitor Centre with Gift Shop and Railway Cafe, and the model trains are usually running too. Steaming Days are most Sundays (Easter-Halloween), and also some Bank Holidays and some Wednesdays during school holidays. We have 25-acres of Railwayland to explore! Come and enjoy your local heritage railway!
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
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🎶🎱 Music Bingo Party at The Market Cross in Dunstable
Sunday 28 September 2025
Time: 20:00
🎶 SUNDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER! FREE ENTRY!
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🍹Join us at Market Cross in Dunstable for Fun Music Bingo. The perfect mix of your favorite tunes, hilarious bingo rounds, prizes, and cocktails!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 31st August
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 2nd October
▪️Sunday 30th November
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 01 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🎤 Open Mic Night at The Dukes, Heath & Reach
Thursday 02 October 2025
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
🎤 Come, play, sing or just enjoy FREE live music at The Dukes in Heath & Reach! Book a table or slot to guarantee a space or just turn up!
🛎 WANT TO BOOK A ROOM?
We have 4 double ensuite stable rooms, each have access to our 28 space free carpark monitored by CCTV. As seen on Hotel Inspector.
🌐 THE DUKES WEBSITE
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
📧 Email: info@thedukes.uk.com
🛎 WANT TO BOOK A ROOM?
We have 4 double ensuite stable rooms, each have access to our 28 space free carpark monitored by CCTV. As seen on Hotel Inspector.
🌐 THE DUKES WEBSITE
https://www.thedukes.uk.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 237892
📧 Email: info@thedukes.uk.com
🚘 Car Boot Sale at Morrisons Car Park in Milton Keynes 2025
Saturday 04 October 2025
- 12:00
🚘 Milton Keynes car boot sale located at the under cover car park, Morrisons in Milton Keynes. Held on the the first and third Saturday of the month.
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
⭐️ BUYERS: Free
From: 8am -12pm
⭐️ SELLERS: £5
Just turn up and arrive for 7am
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 If would like more information please get in touch with me at:
lynsey.marriott@morrisonsplc.co.uk
💖 CHARITY
100% of all pitch fees go to our charity partner Marie Curie UK and my aim is to raise 20k for them this year for 2025🙏
🇬🇧 Veterans Breakfast - The North End Club in Bedford
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Saturday 04 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🍳 Come and join other veterans and their adult family members and catch up over breakfast.
🗓 WHEN?
First Saturday of the month between 10:30am - 12:00pm.
💷 COST
£5.00 for a full English. Free Tea and Coffee.
No need to book, just come along.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: gill@vcn.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 07902632949
🗓 WHEN?
First Saturday of the month between 10:30am - 12:00pm.
💷 COST
£5.00 for a full English. Free Tea and Coffee.
No need to book, just come along.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: gill@vcn.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 07902632949
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025
Sunday 05 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Join us at Bromham Mill to discover a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, from unique jewellery to artisanal foods, all made by local talents. Enjoy delicious treats, and the great community feel that makes Bromham Mill so special.
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 05 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Steaming Days is when we have a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down our track! We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.
ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
The rest of the site is open including the Railway Museum, the Visitor Centre with Gift Shop and Railway Cafe, and the model trains are usually running too. Steaming Days are most Sundays (Easter-Halloween), and also some Bank Holidays and some Wednesdays during school holidays. We have 25-acres of Railwayland to explore! Come and enjoy your local heritage railway!
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 08 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Saturday 11 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Opening Day 2025
Sunday 12 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🚜 Are you Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Look no further!
💚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £8
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
💚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £8
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
▪️Family (1 Adult + 3 Children): £17
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
▪️Entry for Carers of disabled visitors: FREE
🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 12 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖌 Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring at The Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard.
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
