Search
Total Results: 222
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October
🕥 TIMES:
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).
🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.
Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!
You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🦆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
Related Venues
🚘 Car Show Bank Holiday Monday - The Red Lion, Upper Sundon
Time: 11:00
👍 DETAILS
All cars welcome and free entry!
Bar Open an Food Available!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 872792
🎉 Huntingdon Racecourse Family Fest 2026
Time: 12:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a fun-filled day with a kids’ festival theme and plenty of excitement for all the family.
✨️Shetland Pony Racing
✨️Face Painting
✨️Bouncy Castles
✨️Inflatable Assault Course
✨️Pony Hopper
✨️Fairground Stalls
✨️Bubbleologist
✨️Live Music from Sweet and Sour
🗓 SCHEDULE
▪️Gates Open at 12pm
▪️Shetland Pony Race 1pm
▪️First Race at 2pm
▪️Last Race at 4.52pm
▪️Sweet and Sour 5.30pm
FAQ's
ACCESSIBILITY
🎟 SAVE MONEY WITH ONLINE TICKETS:
▪️Family Package: £28.00
2 Adult Tickets and up to 4 Children. Activity Package for Children Included.
▪️Adult: £15.00
▪️Under 18s go free! Bring the children along for a day packed with free activities and after-racing entertainment.
🎶 Bank Holiday Garden Party at The Jolly, Coopers - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
DJ Carly C - a Jolly Coopers favourite from 1PM – 5PM
Cold drinks, great music and the perfect excuse for a bank holiday get together. Bring your friends, grab a drink and make the most of the sunshine with us!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 862777
📧 Email: jollycoopers@outlook.com
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, 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
🐮 May Half Term Fun 2026 at Ardeley Farm, Hertfordshire (camping options)
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Come and enjoy a full day of family activities at Church Farm, Ardeley from 23rd–31st May 2026.
✨ Included in your Farm Day Pass:
• New Rabbit Walkway
• Woodland Play
• Teddy Bear Hunt
• Meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats & more!
⭐ Extra Experiences:
• Egg Collecting*
• Goat Walking Experience*
(*Pre-book online)
☕ Farm Café & Shop Open Daily Breakfasts, lunches & teas served all day.
⛺️ STAY THE NIGHT (OPTIONAL)
Camping, glamping cabins & bell tents available. Click here for more info.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £5.95
▪️Under 2s go FREE
▪️Book tickets in advance via thr event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01438 861 447
📧 Email: info@churchfarmardeley.co.uk
🐛 Nature Trail at Jordans Mill - May 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
▪️Dates: 23rd May – 31st May 2026
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Wildlife is all around us, but did you know insects and birds needs homes just like we do? From cosy birds nests to wooden homes, animals and insects need safe places to stay warm and raise their families. And now it's your turn to become a wildlife explorer.
✨️Follow the clues
✨️Answer fun questions
✨️Discover amazing wildlife habitats
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river. Check the menu out here:
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
🎠 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.
🍓 Pick Your Own Strawberries - Graveley Fruit Farm
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
A bit of heat - brings them on beautifully.
Open: 9:30- 5pm
OPEN for picking Monday 25th May 2026 (ONLY) 2026, more will become available soon after, we will check availability on the close of Monday.
Cafe and all other activities open daily: 10am - 5pm
⛳️ 🍳 Breakfast and Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per
person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
If those options aren’t quite to your taste, don’t worry we offer a range of alternative breakfasts that you can upgrade to for a small additional (reduced) cost.
💥EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE!
Save 10% on your booking with an exclusive code through WhatsUp Bedfordshire when you checkout. WUB10
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Please note: This offer is available for online bookings only. Simply book online, arrive ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🎟 TICKET COST WITHOUT THE DISCOUNT CODE APPLIED:
▪️Adult 16+: £17.84
▪️Child 3-15: £15.04
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jordan@bermudafallsgolf.co.uk
📍LOCATION
Bermuda Falls is situated within the same grounds as Perfect Aquatics LTD, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BB
Related Deals
🌸 Welly Boot Flower Fun - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
As we’re unable to plant many flowers directly into the ground, we’ve come up with a fun recycling idea using children’s welly boots as planters and hanging them along the fence to make the garden bright and colourful.
This will also create a lovely environment for mini beasts and bees.
✨ COST: FREE
The event is free, just be ready to get a little muddy and have some fun!
If you have any spare children’s boots you’d like to donate, we’d be very greatful.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎉 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!
🎉 MAY FEST 2026 - COM Church, Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨ FREE Roller Disco
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏀 Basketball Workshops
🎤 Community Choir
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎶 DJs & Live Music
🎡 Fairground Games
☕ COM Cafe
Join us for Day 1 of our May Fest at COM Church! Tuesday's theme is Roller Disco, so come ready for a fun-filled time - no need to bring your own skates. Our coffee shop will be open, and a live DJ will be setting the atmosphere.
🐰 May Fest Day 2 - Wednesday 27th May - Petting Zoo / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 2 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re welcoming our community to enjoy fun, games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge. There’s something for everyone, including a petting zoo from 12-2pm, arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎶 May Fest Day 3 - Thursday 28th May - Community Choir / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 3 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re bringing the community together once again for a day full of fun, with games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge.
A special highlight of the day is our choir workshop, where you can learn to sing in harmony and be part of a community choir - no experience needed, just come and join in.
Alongside this, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET!
It’s a fantastic event for the whole family and not to be missed. Get your FREE tickets today via the event link and come be part of the fun!
🏊♂️ 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
🐮 May Half Term Fun 2026 at Ardeley Farm, Hertfordshire (camping options)
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐷 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Come and enjoy a full day of family activities at Church Farm, Ardeley from 23rd–31st May 2026.
✨ Included in your Farm Day Pass:
• New Rabbit Walkway
• Woodland Play
• Teddy Bear Hunt
• Meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats & more!
⭐ Extra Experiences:
• Egg Collecting*
• Goat Walking Experience*
(*Pre-book online)
☕ Farm Café & Shop Open Daily Breakfasts, lunches & teas served all day.
⛺️ STAY THE NIGHT (OPTIONAL)
Camping, glamping cabins & bell tents available. Click here for more info.
🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £5.95
▪️Under 2s go FREE
▪️Book tickets in advance via thr event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01438 861 447
📧 Email: info@churchfarmardeley.co.uk
🦁 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
Related Blogs
🐛 Nature Trail at Jordans Mill - May 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
▪️Dates: 23rd May – 31st May 2026
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Wildlife is all around us, but did you know insects and birds needs homes just like we do? From cosy birds nests to wooden homes, animals and insects need safe places to stay warm and raise their families. And now it's your turn to become a wildlife explorer.
✨️Follow the clues
✨️Answer fun questions
✨️Discover amazing wildlife habitats
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river. Check the menu out here:
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
