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🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
β–ͺ️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm

🀩 WHAT TO EXPECT

πŸ¦– The Lost World Corn Maze

Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.

PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides

πŸ‘€ The Labyrinth of Illusions

The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!

🀏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original β€œCharlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.

🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The β€˜Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.

πŸŒ€ THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.

πŸͺž DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.

πŸ“ GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!

🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
β–ͺ️Adult entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Child entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: Β£55.00
β–ͺ️Child under 18 months: Β£0.00
β–ͺ️Concession - 65 years and above: Β£12.95
β–ͺ️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: Β£22.50

ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link. 

🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park


Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: Β£3.00

🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!

ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for Β£3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.

πŸ› ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.

πŸ§šβ€β™€οΈ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.

🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here

πŸ“–  FOOD & DRINK
πŸ”ΈοΈ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN:
8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).

πŸ”ΈοΈ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our cafΓ© food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.

🐢 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking charges apply.

πŸ¦† The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.

Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone. 


Wrest Park


🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.

Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.

Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.

🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit.
Find out more about our pricing.

β–ͺ️Adult: From Β£17.20
β–ͺ️Children (5 - 17): From Β£10.90
β–ͺ️Under 5: Free entry
β–ͺ️Senior 65+: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Student: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From Β£28.60
β–ͺ️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From Β£46.30
β–ͺ️Essential Companion: Free

✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
 
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs

β˜•οΈ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park cafΓ© with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.

Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.

🐞 Mini Beast Safari - Ampthill Park (Free but booking needed)


Time: 10:30

πŸ› Join us for our Mini Beast Safari at Ampthill Great Park.

πŸ—“ 2025 DATES & TIMES
β–ͺ️Tuesday 5th August: 10:30am
β–ͺ️Tuesday 19th August: 10:30am

β–ͺ️AGE:
Suitable for families with children under 8 years old.

πŸͺ² WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be searching for tiny creatures, collecting specimens and there will be lots of fun facts and activities.

πŸ“MEETING POINT:
Ampthill Great Park, Central Carpark - meet by the Performance Area

🎟 TICKETS COST: FREE, BOOKING NEEDED
The event is free but you will need to book your place via the QR code or via the event link.
We do have a limited number of places available.

πŸ›‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

πŸ›‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!

πŸ—“ DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.

🀩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.

✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.

✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.

✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters

✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.

✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.

✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.

✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.

✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.

✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.

βœ…οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
 
β˜•οΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe

🏝 Free Seaside Day - Dunstable


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🎊 Dunstable Town Council’s has an exciting line-up of free and low-cost activities for children aged 0 to 10 years old during summer half term 2025.

2025 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS

πŸ—“ Thursday 19th August: 11 am to 3 pm
🌊 Seaside Day (Free)
Expect splash park, play park, beach themed  games, colourful crafts, seaside stalls. 10% off your first order at the cafe if you attend this event.
πŸ“Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground, Dunstable 
β–ͺ️AGES: 3 to 10 years old

πŸ—“ Wednesday 6 August: 11 am to 2 pm
πŸ§’ National Play Day (Free)
πŸ“
St Augustine’s Academy Playing Field
β–ͺ️AGES: 0 to 5 years old.
(This activity is proudly sponsored by @Perfect Personalised Parties - UK)

πŸ—“ Thursday 14 August: 11 am to 2 pm
πŸͺ– Adventure & Action (Free)

πŸ“Priory Gardens
AGES: 3 to 10 years old

πŸ—“ Thursday 21 August
πŸ›Ή Skate Skill School (Free, booking required)

πŸ“ Grove Skate Park
(Sessions: 10 am to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon (12 spaces per session – booking required)
AGES: 5 to 10 years old.

🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot - everything else is JUST TURN UP and enjoy!

😊 SEND NEEDS

We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
πŸ“§ Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
Sold Out

🎭 Free Theatre in the Park - Buckingham (tickets required)


Time: 11:00 - 15:10

🎭 FREE Theatre in the Park in Buckingham!
Scoot Theatre presents Quentin Blake – Mrs Armitage on Wheels.


WHERE & WHEN?
πŸ“ Chandos Park, Buckingham
πŸ“… Tuesday 19th August 2025
πŸ•š 11:00am – 11:40am
πŸ• 2:30pm – 3:10pm

🀩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A fun, free theatre show is coming to Chandos Park this summer! Scoot Theatre’s lively adaptation of Mrs Armitage on Wheels is perfect for children aged 3+ and features live music, puppetry, and physical comedy based on Quentin Blake’s much-loved book.

❓️ WHAT TO KNOW
🎟️ Booking needed
πŸ’Ί Bring a blanket or chair
🌞 Outdoor performance – whatever the weather

πŸ“½ FACEBOOK TRAILER
Watch here 

*Brought to you by Buckingham Library and Buckinghamshire Libraries, with permission to use the park.
 

🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
β–ͺ️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm

🀩 WHAT TO EXPECT

πŸ¦– The Lost World Corn Maze

Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.

PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides

πŸ‘€ The Labyrinth of Illusions

The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!

🀏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original β€œCharlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.

🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The β€˜Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.

πŸŒ€ THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.

πŸͺž DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.

πŸ“ GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!

🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
β–ͺ️Adult entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Child entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: Β£55.00
β–ͺ️Child under 18 months: Β£0.00
β–ͺ️Concession - 65 years and above: Β£12.95
β–ͺ️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: Β£22.50

ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link. 

🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park


Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: Β£3.00

🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!

ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for Β£3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.

πŸ› ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.

πŸ§šβ€β™€οΈ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.

🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here

πŸ“–  FOOD & DRINK
πŸ”ΈοΈ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN:
8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).

πŸ”ΈοΈ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our cafΓ© food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.

🐢 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking charges apply.

πŸ¦† The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.

Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone. 


Wrest Park


🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.

Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.

Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.

🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit.
Find out more about our pricing.

β–ͺ️Adult: From Β£17.20
β–ͺ️Children (5 - 17): From Β£10.90
β–ͺ️Under 5: Free entry
β–ͺ️Senior 65+: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Student: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From Β£28.60
β–ͺ️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From Β£46.30
β–ͺ️Essential Companion: Free

✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
 
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs

β˜•οΈ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park cafΓ© with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.

Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.

πŸš‚ Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots


Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Price: Β£1.00

πŸš‚ Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain Β£1 per person (under 2s go free).

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
β–ͺ️
Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
β–ͺ️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
β–ͺ️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
β–ͺ️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
β–ͺ️Wednesday  20th August: 12pm - 3pm
β–ͺ️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.

🐢 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to  travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.

πŸ“ LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park. 
PE19 7HD near the main car park.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037   
πŸ“§ Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com

πŸš‚ Kids Go For Β£1: Summer Steaming Days 2025


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

πŸ§’ Kids go for Β£1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!

We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.

πŸ—“ 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...

Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.

πŸš‚ WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely cafΓ©, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.

❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
β–ͺ️
Child: Β£1.00
β–ͺ️Adult Ticket: Β£12.50
β–ͺ️Senior Ticket: Β£11.50
β–ͺ️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 

🌞 Parkland Play at Stanton Low Park, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00 - 15:00

🌞 This summer holiday we are hosting Parkland Play events across different parks in Milton Keynes.

Come and experience a delightful and accessible play session at the Parkland Play in Stanton Low Park on Wednesday 20th August from 12pm to 3pm.

🀩 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Sports equipment
⭐️ Lawn games
⭐️ Sensory tent
and much more!

🦎 ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
Experience a free animal encounter with Teaching Talons! Meet a variety of reptiles, small mammals, giant creepy crawlies, and an owl. Please note, owl handling is available for Β£3 per go, or two for Β£5 (when available).

Meet our Community Rangers and learn about water safety and how to stay safe in our parks or put your adventurer hat on and do fun activities with our Outdoor Learning team.

This event is designed for children and families. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

ℹ️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED

πŸ” Half a String Presents: Space Chickens - Ampthill Park (FREE)


Time: 11:00 - 15:30

πŸ” Half a String Presents Space Chickens an
Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park on
Thursday 21st August 2025! Suitable for the whole family.

πŸ•š SHOW TIMES

β–ͺ️11:00am
β–ͺ️1:00pm
β–ͺ️ 3:00pm

πŸš€ WHAT TO EXPECT
Earth’s unlikely hero: an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve all our planet’s problems. Sounds ridiculous? Not for our heroic hen, who will boldly go where no poultry has gone before. With stunning puppetry and original banjo synth music, this rocket-fuelled madcap adventure is not to be missed.

πŸ“ MEETING PLACE
Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite the Coffee Lodge)

🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS
To book your free session, please click the event link.

🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025

πŸ—“ 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
β–ͺ️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm

🀩 WHAT TO EXPECT

πŸ¦– The Lost World Corn Maze

Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.

PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides

πŸ‘€ The Labyrinth of Illusions

The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!

🀏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original β€œCharlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.

🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The β€˜Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.

πŸŒ€ THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.

πŸͺž DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.

πŸ“ GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!

🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
β–ͺ️Adult entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Child entry: Β£14.95
β–ͺ️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: Β£55.00
β–ͺ️Child under 18 months: Β£0.00
β–ͺ️Concession - 65 years and above: Β£12.95
β–ͺ️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: Β£22.50

ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link. 

🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park


Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: Β£3.00

🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!

ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for Β£3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.

πŸ› ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.

πŸ§šβ€β™€οΈ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.

🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here

πŸ“–  FOOD & DRINK
πŸ”ΈοΈ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN:
8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).

πŸ”ΈοΈ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our cafΓ© food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.

🐢 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.

πŸ…ΏοΈ PARKING
Parking charges apply.

πŸ¦† The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.

Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone. 


Wrest Park


🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.

Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.

Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.

🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit.
Find out more about our pricing.

β–ͺ️Adult: From Β£17.20
β–ͺ️Children (5 - 17): From Β£10.90
β–ͺ️Under 5: Free entry
β–ͺ️Senior 65+: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Student: From Β£15.90
β–ͺ️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From Β£28.60
β–ͺ️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From Β£46.30
β–ͺ️Essential Companion: Free

✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
 
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs

β˜•οΈ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park cafΓ© with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.

Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.

πŸ›‘ Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

πŸ›‘οΈ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!

πŸ—“ DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.

🀩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.

✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.

✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.

✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters

✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.

✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.

✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.

✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.

✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.

✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.

βœ…οΈ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
 
β˜•οΈ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe

πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ Buckingham Play Days 2025 (FREE)

Thursday 21 August 2025

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ Have a blast on inflatables, play giant games, and try out crafts with the return of our popular free play sessions in Chandos Park, Buckingham.

πŸ§’ AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈHealthy Movers in Marston Moretaine (FREE)


Time: 10:00 - 11:30

🌳 Join Us for Healthy Movers at Marston Moretaine Park on Thursday 21st August 2025 this half term!

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a fun way to keep your children active this summer? Come along to our Healthy Movers physical play sessionβ€”perfect for children aged 0–12 years to get moving, burn off energy, and enjoy the outdoors!

βœ…οΈ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to bookβ€”just drop in and join the fun!

ℹ️ MORE DETAILS
For more info, call 0300 300 8111 or email flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk