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🎶 A Noise Annoys (ages 5+) - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Price: £10.00
▪️AGES: 5+
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Bursting with warm-hearted humour and witty wordplay, Jude takes the audience on a mind-bending journey through the sounds of language and the language of sounds.
There is lots of joy, a healthy dose of nonsense, and a few heartfelt A rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Noise Annoys is a poetry show for all the senses! It features “ moments of beautiful hush.
Using poems, rhymes and tongue-twisters, with physical humour, improvised sounds and hilarious props, Jude finds the annoyance and delight in the things we hear. This is a show that will engage children with the spoken and written word, and leave them full of joy at the possibilities of language.
A Noise Annoys was first performed and developed at Cambridge Junction Theatre, and is supported by the 'Key Seeds' programme at Peterborough Key Theatre (Landmark Theatres) where the tour launched on 3 and 4 May 2025.
🎟 TICKET COST: £10.00 PP
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🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🚂 Leighton Buzzard Railway - May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 15:10
Looking for something fun to do with the family during May half-term? Well we’ve got a week made for you; two-train days, mid week services and a visit from Chase!
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a six mile return journey from Pages Park behind one of our 100 year old steam locomotives!
Explore the historic Stonehenge Works, with its industrial heritage, children’s play area, craft shop, and light refreshments.
At Pages Park, visit a real Engine Shed, browse our shop, and treat yourself to delicious food and drink from Curiositea Rooms.
🗓 2026 DATES
💙 Sunday 24th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
💙 Monday 25th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
❤️ Wednesday 27th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
❤️ Thursday 28th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
🐶 Sunday 31st May - a special Paw Patrol themed day, with a visit from CHASE!
(10:00am - 4:40pm)
🐶 SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
Join us on Sunday 31st May as we welcome CHASE from Paw Patrol to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, where after an exhilerating non-stop train ride, everyone’s favourite police pup will be waiting to meet you and your family at intervals throughout the day. Book here.
♿️ Accessible information
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Check out prices and availability on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
🦆Bromham Mill Duck Race 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🌞 ABOUT...
Set in the lovely surroundings of Bromham Mill, this popular local event is always a great one for the community calendar, with exciting races, children’s fun and the chance to win some brilliant prizes.
Whether you’re entering a decorated duck, cheering on the business race or hoping to scoop a prize in the main event, this is a lovely way to spend the Bank Holiday in Bedfordshire.
🦆 DUCK RACES
There will be 3 races taking place during the event:
1️⃣ Race 1: Business Race – 1pm
(£50 pre purchased from PC office)
2️⃣ Race 2: Kid’s Decorate a Duck – 2pm
(£5 pre purchased from PC office)
3️⃣ Race 3: General Race – 3pm
(£1 per ticket, pre purchase or buy on the day, subject to availability)
😋 MARKET, FOOD & DRINK
Between races enjoy the lively artisan market and delicious street food vendors.
🎟 TICKETS FOR THE DUCK RACE
Duck race tickets are £1 each.
Buy in advance from the Parish Council Office or purchase at the event on the day.
🅿️ PARKING
Free limited parking
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
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🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🚂 Leighton Buzzard Railway - May 2026
Time: 10:30 - 15:10
Looking for something fun to do with the family during May half-term? Well we’ve got a week made for you; two-train days, mid week services and a visit from Chase!
🚂 EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy a six mile return journey from Pages Park behind one of our 100 year old steam locomotives!
Explore the historic Stonehenge Works, with its industrial heritage, children’s play area, craft shop, and light refreshments.
At Pages Park, visit a real Engine Shed, browse our shop, and treat yourself to delicious food and drink from Curiositea Rooms.
🗓 2026 DATES
💙 Sunday 24th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
💙 Monday 25th May - BLUE timetable
(10:30am - 3:10pm)
❤️ Wednesday 27th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
❤️ Thursday 28th May - RED timetable
(10:30am - 2:30pm)
🐶 Sunday 31st May - a special Paw Patrol themed day, with a visit from CHASE!
(10:00am - 4:40pm)
🐶 SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
Join us on Sunday 31st May as we welcome CHASE from Paw Patrol to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, where after an exhilerating non-stop train ride, everyone’s favourite police pup will be waiting to meet you and your family at intervals throughout the day. Book here.
♿️ Accessible information
ℹ️ FAQ's
🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Check out prices and availability on the website via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
🎨 Art In The Garden - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:30 - 15:00
▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 5-10 years
🕦 SESSION TIMES: 11:30am and 2pm
(one hour session each session)
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Your children are invited to step outside and explore the landscape within Stockwood Discovery Centre, discovering plants, flowers, soil and animals in nature.
Through guided activity, they will take inspiration from the world outside and create paintings using eco-friendly paints made from natural materials, as well as make sculptures from materials found in the grounds.
This workshop is perfect for curious and creative minds, and is a hands-on look into creativity through sustainability, celebrating the colours and textures found in the nature all around us.
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
£6 (inc. booking fee) parents must stay with child/ren during workshop. You can purchase tickets via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🎉 Free Family Fun Day At Leighton Buzzard Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Head to LB Market for a morning packed with FREE family activities, friendly farm animals and community fun.
🐐 ANIMAL EDGE FARM...
We’re excited to welcome back Animal Edge Mobile Farm. Get up close with goats, rabbits, chickens and more at this much loved hands on farm experience for children and adults alike.
What’s on?
🎨 Face painting
🖍 Hands on craft activities
🪵 Natural crafts with Woodland Warriors including rocking birds, hapa zome butterflies, log slice bees and more
😃 Fun activities with Leighton Linslade Children’s Centre
🛍 Local market stalls and a brilliant community atmosphere
💦 AN IDEA TO EXTEND YOUR DAY..
Parsons Park & Splash Park is located just around the corner. Free family fun!
🌳 Rushmere Nature Rubbing Trail - May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd May - 31st May 2026
🕘 OPENING TIMES:
▪️Cafe: 8am - 4pm
▪️Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm
▪️Rubbing Trail: 9am - 4pm
▪️Site: 8am - 8pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our nature rubbing trail features native animals, fun facts and encourages young ones to walk in nature whilst getting creative with crayons.
Come to the visitor centre for your trail and crayons, and then show a visitor services team member your completed trail to get a sticker. Please note that this trail does extend beyond our most accessible paths. If you have any concerns please do ask when picking up your trail.
Not only does this offer a fun time for the family, it also raises vital funds for the environmental charity who run Rushmere, namely The Greensand Trust.
💳 COST: £3.00
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🏊♂️ Hitchin Outdoor Swimming Pool 2026
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
🗓 OUTDOOR OPENING TIMES
▪️Lane swimming: From 8am
▪️Public swimming: 9am - 1pm
▪️Public swimming: 2pm - 6pm
(Check the app for updated times & availability)
💦 ABOUT
There’s both a smaller, shallower pool for kids to enjoy, while the larger pool is ideal for both leisure and lane swimming. You don’t have to wait until the sun’s out, either. A bracing outdoor swim will do you the world of good – whatever the weather!
✅️ Cafe
✅️ Outdoor play area
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £8.00
▪️Junior: £4.00
▪️Senior: £4.00
▪️Consession: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO
Download the Everyone Active App if you haven't already and book in advance to guarantee a space.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on Sundays and bank holidays.
Parking charges apply at other times. You can view them here.
☎️ Phone: 01492 441646
🦁 Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo (An affordable zoo)
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
🕙 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday - Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
▪️Saturday: 9 am to 4pm
▪️Sunday: 10 am to 4pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
🐊 Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✅️ Zoo animals
✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop
🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.
🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.
💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️Adult: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658
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🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🌿 FREE Family Fun Pop Up Workshop - Bennetts Splash Park, Dunstable
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Activities include:
🌸 Make your own cardboard bouquet
🎨 Mix & match colour crafts
📚 Nature bookmarks
🖌 Help design a canvas board for the café
Perfect for families looking for a relaxed and creative afternoon during the holidays.
☕️ CAFE
Hot and cold drinks, snacks and café treats will also be available from Bennett's Splash Park & Café to purchase.
