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⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2026
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🕘 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sellers at 8.00 am
▪️Buyers at 9.00am
🪙 ENTRY FOR BUYERS: Buyers £1 only
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️CARS, SUV's 4x4 Small vans £10
▪️Large VANS, £15
▪️All TRAILERS £5 each
Any helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry. No trading before 9am
💷 PLEASE NOTE:
Please have correct money at the gates as change won't be given.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
Check on Facebook incase of any last minute closures.
⛪️ Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Free Heritage Open Day - September 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📖 ABOUT....
Ailesbury Mausoleum, Maulden, Bedfordshire is regarded as a fine example of one of the first mausoleam to be built in this country with the earliest parts being built by Thomas Bruce, a descendant of the legendary Robbie, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana, Countess of Oxford. The mausoleum, in St Mary's Churchyard, is in the care of Central Bedfordshire Council and is managed by Maulden History Society and Maulden Parochial Church Council.
ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
The mausoleum is small, but accessible. There are steps down to the crypt which are not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. Facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby church hall.
📍WHERE?
The mausoleum is to be found in St. Mary's Churchyard. Parking is available in the nearby car park.
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
🛡 Medieval Day 2026 - Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
⚔️ ABOUT...
There will be performances on the medieval play wagon (you can join in!), a medieval encampment, tours of the fourteenth-century pilgrim chapel, medieval combat, music, dancing, food, and much more!
📖 HISTORY OF BRADWELL ABBEY
Bradwell Abbey is the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Nationally it is significant because it contains the greater part of the medieval precinct of a priory, a relatively unusual survival, with a rare standing building - a dedicated pilgrimage chapel with a scheme of stunning contemporary wall paintings.
🛡 MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY
The Medieval Combat Society are pleased to be providing our encampment and displays of combat, archery and medieval dance for this event.
✨️ Have a go at archery
✨️ Sword school
✨️ Plays, music & dancing
✨️ Prowling dragons
✨️ Feasting & Market Stalls
✨️ Drinks at the Tavern Bar
⚱️ ARCHAEOLOGY
Oh, and don’t forget to drop by to see the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project, and their display of Archaeology!
🎡 Smiths Fun Fair, Houghton Regis - September 2026
Time: 13:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 10th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Friday 11th September: 5pm - 9pm
▪️Saturday 12th September: 1pm - 9pm
▪️Sunday 13th September: 1pm - 7pm
🗓 STANDARD PRICE DAYS
▪️Friday 11th September
▪️Saturday 12th September
⭐️ 1 token = £1.00
⭐️ Buy 20 → get 5 FREE
⭐️ Buy 40 → get 10 FREE
🤑 REDUCED PRICE DAYS
▪️Thursday 10th September
▪️Sunday 13th September
⭐️ 1 token = 50p
⭐️ 20 tokens = £10
⭐️ 40 tokens = £20
🎢 RIDE LINE-UP
✅ Dodgems
✅ Waltzer
✅ Sizzler
✅ Tango
✅ Velocity
✅ Frogs
✅ Extreme
✅ And much more ....
Autumn fun for all the family — come along, grab your tokens and enjoy all the thrills!
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated incase if any changes or cancellations on the Facebook page.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🚘 🏍 Classics at The Compasses, Greenfield - 2026
Time: 18:00
🌐 THE COMPASSES WEBSITE
Check out the menu here at The Compasses.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 17th June
▪️Wednesday 15th July
▪️Wednesday 19th August
▪️Wednesday 16th September
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out some photos on Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post.
ℹ️ THE COMPASSES CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@compassesgreenfield.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01908 739536
😋🎶 STREET FOOD HEROS IN DUNSTABLE 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
▪️TIME: 4PM - 9PM
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an evening of amazing street food vendors serving a variety of delicious dishes!
🪑 Tables & chairs available
🎶 Music from Street Food DJ
🍻 Bar
🚻 Toilets open
🅿️ Free parking from 6pm
Bring your friends, come hungry, and enjoy a great atmosphere in the heart of Dunstable!
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 31st May
▪️Thursday 18th June
▪️Thursday 16th July
▪️Thursday 20th August
▪️Thursday 17th September
🎨 Miniatures & Model Painting Workshop - Houghton Regis
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Time: 19:00 - 22:00
▪️AGES:
This event is suitable for ages 12+, under 18's should be accompanied by an adult.
ℹ️ DETAILS
Paint your very own miniature figurine: Perfect for D&D, Warhammer, Pathfinder and other TTRPG's, or just for fun!
A welcoming space with like-minded people, great for those looking for an accessible way into a new hobby.
👍 NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This is a beginner friendly event - No experience or materials needed, we provide you with everything you will need.
Anything you create is yours to take home and game with as you please... or bring to the next More Than Board Games event!
Want to work on your own projects? No problem! If you would like to bring your own miniatures, terrain and accessories to work with, you are welcome to do so. We ask that you still purchase a ticket for this event.
✅️ Full access to our painting resources
✅️ Step-by-step assistance
✅️ Friendly hosts
✅️ Free parking
✅️ Wheelchair accessible venue
✅️ Food & Drinks available from the bar
Our friendly Staff and Volunteers are Enhanced DBS checked and Insured.
If a carer or guardian is required, who is not participating, there are free tickets available to reserve them a seat.
This event is run by More Than Board Games volunteers. We are a not-for-profit company, ticket sales help us to provide more community based events.
📍 Venue Location:
The White Lion, Chalk Hill, Dunstable,
LU6 1RS
🚘 Driving: Easily findable from the M1 & A5. Free, on-site parking, with Wheelchair access bays.
🚍 Public Transport: Bus stops 1 min walk away on Watling Street.
♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION:
Stepfree access and wheelchair access toilet onsite. If you need further access information please contact kira@morethanboardgames.co.uk, who will get back to you ASAP :)
🎟 BOOKING DETAILS
Tickets for this event are pre-booked online only. Ticket sales end at 6pm before the event. Tickets are non-refundable but can be re-arranged if you can no longer attend. You can book tickets via the event link below.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Bring Your Own Model: £3
▪️Admission - Standard Model: £5
▪️Admission - Large Model: £8
ℹ️ FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you require any more information for this event please contact our friendly team at info@morethanboardgames.co.uk
🎤 Dan Budd / Robbie Williams Tribute - Dunstable Downs Golf ClubWhipsnade Road
Time: 19:00 - 23:00 Price: £25.00
🤩 ABOUT
Featured on Britain’s Got Talent, Buzz Fest and much more.
🎟 TICKET COST:
£25 per person — limited tickets!
ℹ️ CONTACT/BOOKING ENQUIRIES
🛡 Heritage Day, Medieval Festival 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
EVENT DETAILS
As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, Houghton Hall Park will open its doors for a fascinating journey through the past – with plenty to see and experience along the way.
⚔️ Watch History Come to Life!
One of this year’s highlights will be our Viking and Saxon Battle Re-enactment, where you can step back in time and witness a dramatic clash between Vikings and Saxons.
Experience the sights and sounds of a rebellion brought to life, with warriors, historic characters and an action-packed re-enactment showcasing what life and conflict could have been like centuries ago.
Discover More of Our Heritage
Throughout the day, visitors can also:
🏛️ Join guided heritage walks– uncover the stories and history of Houghton Hall Park.
🎭 Explore historical re-enactments and displays – meet characters from the past and see history brought to life.
🛠️ Watch traditional craft demonstrations – discover the skills and techniques of times gone by.
📖 Uncover hidden stories – learn about the people, places and events that have helped shape our community.
✅️ FREE – everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a local resident, or simply looking for an exciting day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, step back in time and experience history like never before!
🏰 Hertford Castle Heritage Day 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⚔️ Medieval encampments
🛡️ Viking battles
🦅 Falconry & archery
📖 Historical storytelling
🏰 Free entry to Hertford Castle
🎪 Food, drink, craft & charity stalls
Join us for a fantastic FREE day of history, heritage and family fun!
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays. Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🚗 Blunham Classics Car Meet 2026
Time: 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 23rd April
▪️Thursday 28th May
▪️Thursday 25th June
▪️Thursday 23rd July
▪️Thursday 27th August
▪️Thursday 24th September
WHAT TO KNOW
🚗 Pre 2000 show cars only
🍔 Great food
🍻 Bar serving all evening
There’s plenty of room for everyone — whether you’re showing, spectating, or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Hosted by: Sunray
The team will be there to greet you all, question is will you be there???
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07787126230
🌳 Wellbeing Health Walk at Harrold Odell Country Park 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
They start at 10:30am, meeting at the woodland entrance of the Dragonfly Café and last about an hour. Each walk is led by a trained leader.
The walks are usually within the Country Park, occasionally in Harrold village, with an annual bluebell walk in nearby woods (conditions permitting). Café and toilets available, parking free (but a donation is suggested – goes to the upkeep of the Park). There are no stiles but it may occasionally be slightly muddy.
👩⚕️ BENEFITS
Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes and depression. Why not come and try it for yourself?
ℹ️ For more information, email us at: harroldhealthwalk@outlook.com
🗓 2026 DATES
July 16th
July 30th
August 13th
August 27th
September 10th
September 24th
October 8th
October 22nd
November 5th
November 19th
December 3rd
December 17th
December 31st
📖☕️ Tea Time Tales 2026 - Grove House, Dunstable
Time: 14:30 - 16:00 Price: £6.00
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Organised by the Dunstable Town Guides, each session offers fascinating stories and lively conversation, all served with a warm cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments.
Come along, relax, and enjoy an afternoon filled with tales, tea, and friendship.
📍LOCATION
Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF
🎟 BOOKING - £6.00
Call Priory House on 01582 891420 if you experience any issues with booking tickets online, they can book tickets for on your behalf.
▪️10 September - Bedford from Victoria to WW2, by Bob Ricketts
▪️24 September - Dunstable's Augustinian Priory 1120 to 1540, by Hugh Garrod
▪️8 October - Tigers to the Taj Mahal, Adventures in India, by Wilf Powell
▪️22 October - Red Cloud’s War how the West was lost, by Andy Gibbs
▪️5 November - What did the parrot say? The first world currency, by Trevor Owens
▪️19 November - The Skylon at the 1951 Festival of Britain, by Stephen Williams
▪️3 December - The Fishing Fleet -by Jean Yates
▪️17 December - ‘Oh yes it is, oh no it isn’t’ a History of the Pantomime by Ann Ledger
👋 Hi-de-Hi! – The Square Drama Circle’s 50th Anniversary Show - Dunstable
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
✨️ Clairvoyance with Denise Newman - Dunstable
Time: 19:00 Price: £15.00
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7pm
▪️Event starts: 7:30pm
✨️ DETAILS
Join us for a magical night filled with connection, insight, and uplifting energy. Whether you’re curious, seeking guidance, or simply love a unique evening out, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
☕ Refreshments available
📍Venue
Kids in Action, Unit 26 Apex Business Centre, Boscombe Road, Dunstable, LU5 4SB
🎟 TICKET COST: £15pp
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 477762 to book your place
Registered Charity: 1193660
👋 Hi-de-Hi! – The Square Drama Circle’s 50th Anniversary Show - Dunstable
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 24 September
▪️Friday 25 September
▪️Saturday 26 September
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open: 7.00pm
▪️Show Starts: 7.30pm
▪️Show ends: Approximately 9:30pm
▪️AGE: We advise that children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
🤩 DETAILS
Based on the much-loved BBC comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this stage adaptation by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower transports audiences back to the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp, with its familiar cast of colourful characters, holiday-camp chaos and plenty of laughs.
Join The Square Drama Circle for a particularly special production as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary, having performed in Dunstable since 1976.
🍰 REFRESHMENTS
There will be a 15-minute interval. Tea, coffee and cakes are available for a small cash donation.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £10*
▪️Concessions £8*
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
▪️Advance booking recommended
▪️*Booking fee applies
▪️You can book tickets via the event link
📍Venue: The Square Methodist Church Hall, Dunstable.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: thesquaredramacircle@gmail.com
