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🎤 Free entry - UK40 and SKA tribute night at The Market Cross, Dunstable
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 20:00
🕺Join us for our popular UB40 and SKA tribute night at The Market Cross in Dunstable. Always a popular night with the locals. Can’t wait to see some new faces join us
😋FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too. The kitchen serves food from 11:30am - 9:00pm.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
♿️ WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
😋FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too. The kitchen serves food from 11:30am - 9:00pm.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
♿️ WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
🏛 Eat Street at Bletchley Park 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 17:30 - 21:00 Price: £2.00
😋 After the success of Eat Street MK here in 2024, we are delighted to welcome a whole host of delicious, local food vendors back to Bletchley Park in 2025!
▪️Doors open: 17.30
▪️Last entry: 20.00
▪️Event finishes: 21.00
The original idea of Eat Street MK was to bring local street food businesses, the community, friends and family together.
🎟 ENTRY
There will be a small charge of £2 per person aged 12 or over (Under 12 are free) to help cover costs incurred by Bletchley Park, an independent museum and charity, in hosting this event. Each vendor is subject to their own charges.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️23/05/2025
▪️27/06/2025
▪️29/08/2025
▪️Doors open: 17.30
▪️Last entry: 20.00
▪️Event finishes: 21.00
The original idea of Eat Street MK was to bring local street food businesses, the community, friends and family together.
🎟 ENTRY
There will be a small charge of £2 per person aged 12 or over (Under 12 are free) to help cover costs incurred by Bletchley Park, an independent museum and charity, in hosting this event. Each vendor is subject to their own charges.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️23/05/2025
▪️27/06/2025
▪️29/08/2025
🏳️🌈 FREE! LGBTIQ+ Karaoke Night at The Hat Factory, Luton
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 19:00
🎤 Are you a Secret ‘Sing Star’ fanatic? Can you belt out bangers from Whitney and Cher? Then come on down and join us for our first LGBTIQ+ Karaoke night.
▪️AGE: 18+
💃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us in The Fabulous Hatter, our inclusive space where everyone is welcome. You'll Be Dancing On The Ceiling and we promise you’ll Have The Time Of Your Life as we head into the weekend With good music in Boogie Wonderland!
🎟 FREE BUT BOOKING NEEDED
This event is free of charge but you must book as we have a limited capacity in this new exclusive space. What are you waiting for? You can book via the event link.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
For inquiries about accessibility please contact:
☎️ 01582 878 100 📧 boxoffice@culturetrust.com
🅿️ PARKING
Please note there is no onsite parking.
By Car: If you’re traveling by car you can park nearby. Please note, there is usually a parking fee for these car parks:
▪️AGE: 18+
💃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us in The Fabulous Hatter, our inclusive space where everyone is welcome. You'll Be Dancing On The Ceiling and we promise you’ll Have The Time Of Your Life as we head into the weekend With good music in Boogie Wonderland!
🎟 FREE BUT BOOKING NEEDED
This event is free of charge but you must book as we have a limited capacity in this new exclusive space. What are you waiting for? You can book via the event link.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
For inquiries about accessibility please contact:
☎️ 01582 878 100 📧 boxoffice@culturetrust.com
🅿️ PARKING
Please note there is no onsite parking.
By Car: If you’re traveling by car you can park nearby. Please note, there is usually a parking fee for these car parks:
- ▪️Train Station Car Park: Midland Road, Luton LU2 0HR
- ▪️The Mall Central Car Park, John Street, Luton LU1 2JE
- ▪️The Mall Market Car Park, Melson Street, Luton LU1 2JX
- ▪️Power Court Car Park: Off St Mary’s Road, Luton LU1 3LJ
- ▪️Guildford Street Car Park: Situated behind Luton Central Library, Postcode: LU1 2NW
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Friday 23 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
👶 Little Sapplings Stay and Play - Clophill
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
👶 STAY & PLAY FOR FOR BABIES AND TODDDLERS EVERY FRIDAY IN CLOPHILL - TERM TIME ONLY!
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Chilld is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
HOW MUCH?
🔸️From 9.30am - Child is £5
🔸️From 10.00am - Chilld is £3
🔸️Additional child: £2.50
🔸️Babies: Free
WHAT TO EXPECT;
⭐️ Free flow play in our INCREDIBLE Clophill St Mary's Lower School and Nursery.
⭐️ Baby area.
⭐️ Playtime in our Wonderful Early Years Garden!
⭐️ Free weekly raffle.
REFRESHMENTS
☕ Coffee and cake for adults!
🍏 Healthy snack for all children & adults
💥 NEW CARD LOYALTY CARD
We love seeing you every week and want to give something back to you....
So every week you come, you will get your card stamped....and when you have collected 10 stamps, you will get your next session free!!!
🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre in Bedford
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 19:30
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre.
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🎼 Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra Concert - Bedford Corn Exchange
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🎼 This Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra concert will begin with Granville Bantock’s The Sea Reivers, conducted by the composer’s great-grandson, Bjorn Bantock.
✨️WHAT TO EXPECT
The programme will also include Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with Jakob Kullberg, a professor of cello at the Royal College of Music noted for his collaboration with the Danish composer Per Nørgård, as soloist. Tchaikovsky’s most dramatic and tragic last symphony, Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathétique’, rounds off BSO’s season of concerts.
🎻 The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra will be performing:
▪️Bantock: The Sea Reivers
▪️Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
▪️Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 74 ‘Pathétique’
▪️Guest conductor: Bjorn Bantock
▪️Soloist: Jakob Kullberg, cello
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
(including booking fees)
You can book via the event link.
Tier/Balcony
▪️Adult: £19.40
▪️Concession: £18.33
▪️Child/Student: £5.39
Flat/Stalls
▪️Adult: £16.17
▪️Concession: £15.09
▪️Child/Student: £5.39
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
✨️WHAT TO EXPECT
The programme will also include Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with Jakob Kullberg, a professor of cello at the Royal College of Music noted for his collaboration with the Danish composer Per Nørgård, as soloist. Tchaikovsky’s most dramatic and tragic last symphony, Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathétique’, rounds off BSO’s season of concerts.
🎻 The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra will be performing:
▪️Bantock: The Sea Reivers
▪️Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
▪️Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 74 ‘Pathétique’
▪️Guest conductor: Bjorn Bantock
▪️Soloist: Jakob Kullberg, cello
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
(including booking fees)
You can book via the event link.
Tier/Balcony
▪️Adult: £19.40
▪️Concession: £18.33
▪️Child/Student: £5.39
Flat/Stalls
▪️Adult: £16.17
▪️Concession: £15.09
▪️Child/Student: £5.39
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
🎉 Hertfordshire County Show (just off Jct 9 on the M1)
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:30
🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Hertfordshire County Show, packed with entertainment, activities, and excitement for the whole family.
🗓 DATES
▪️Saturday 24th May 2025
▪️Sunday 25th May 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a huge event and has event and this year sees the introduction of new zones!
🐎 THE MAIN RING
The Main Ring will feature Atkinson Action Horses as the headline act for 2025. Known for their breathtaking displays this world class equestrian team promises a spectacular performance you won’t want to miss!
😋 WHAT FOOD?
From hands on fun like making your own pizza to marvelling at vintage tractors, there’s something for everyone. Explore the Food Theatre, where celebrity chefs will be cooking up delicious dishes live, or cheer on the Dinky Derby.
🐶 DEMONSTRATIONS
We also have audience favourites Foxtrotting Forklifts and awe-inspiring sheepdog demonstrations. Animal lovers will enjoy the brand new dog show, equestrian events, and livestock classes showcasing the best cattle and sheep in the region.
🎶 AND MORE....
🗓 DATES
▪️Saturday 24th May 2025
▪️Sunday 25th May 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a huge event and has event and this year sees the introduction of new zones!
🐎 THE MAIN RING
The Main Ring will feature Atkinson Action Horses as the headline act for 2025. Known for their breathtaking displays this world class equestrian team promises a spectacular performance you won’t want to miss!
😋 WHAT FOOD?
From hands on fun like making your own pizza to marvelling at vintage tractors, there’s something for everyone. Explore the Food Theatre, where celebrity chefs will be cooking up delicious dishes live, or cheer on the Dinky Derby.
🐶 DEMONSTRATIONS
We also have audience favourites Foxtrotting Forklifts and awe-inspiring sheepdog demonstrations. Animal lovers will enjoy the brand new dog show, equestrian events, and livestock classes showcasing the best cattle and sheep in the region.
🎶 AND MORE....
With live music, local food, and crafts, plus a packed timetable of farming and countryside attractions, the Hertfordshire County Show offers an incredible day out- all included in your ticket price.
Get your tickets now and be part of Hertfordshire’s biggest celebration of food, farming, and fun! Head to the event link for more information and different ticket prices available.
🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICES
▪️Adult £28.00
▪️Child £14.00
▪️Family £60.00
▪️Concession £26.00
▪️Student £26.00
🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICES
▪️Adult £28.00
▪️Child £14.00
▪️Family £60.00
▪️Concession £26.00
▪️Student £26.00
🎟 ON THE GATE PRICES:
▪️Adult £32.00
▪️Child £17.00
▪️Family £70.00
▪️Concession £28.00
▪️Student £28.00
🌸 Spring craft fayre 2025 at Wilstead Village Hall
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🌸 A host of wonderful small businesses showcasing their products at Wilstead Viallge Hall. Last minute gifts for birthdays/anniversaries or a treat for yourself.
💝 WHAT TO EXPECT
On offer will be jewellery, resin gifts, crystals, art, wax melts, personalised items and more!
😋 FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
There will be homemade sausage rolls, toasted sandwiches, loaded fries plus delicious cakes, brownies, cookies & more! Hot & cold drinks also available.
SUPPORT LOCAL...SUPPORT SMALL 💗
💝 WHAT TO EXPECT
On offer will be jewellery, resin gifts, crystals, art, wax melts, personalised items and more!
😋 FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
There will be homemade sausage rolls, toasted sandwiches, loaded fries plus delicious cakes, brownies, cookies & more! Hot & cold drinks also available.
SUPPORT LOCAL...SUPPORT SMALL 💗
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
💦 Bennetts FREE Splash park is great for a fun day out for all the family with a play park and Cafe onsite.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🛍 Leighton Buzzard Handmade and Craft Market 2025
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 08:30 - 15:00
🛍 Our Handmade and Craft Market runs alongside the Charter Market, fourth Saturday of the month.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.
Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.
🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.
Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.
🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December
🐶 Dog Show at Houghton Hall Park - May 2025
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🐾Houghton Hall Dog Show – Saturday 24th May! Calling all dog lovers! Join us at Houghton Hall for a pawsome day out on Saturday 24th May from 10am – 3pm!
Bring your four-legged bestie and show off their talents, cuteness, or just come along for the fun. Whether competing or enjoying the vibe, it will be a tail-wagging good time!
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐕 Two competition rings – Under 20kg & Over 20kg
🏅 11 fun categories per ring – from waggiest tail to best rescue and more!
🛍️ Dog-friendly stalls full of treats, accessories & more
🎟️ ENTER YOUR POOCH - FREE !
It's FREE to enter! But spaces are limited and registration opens at 10am, first come, first served - so early arrival is advised!
☕️ CAFE
The Cafe is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm on the weekends, these times may vary seasonally.
With plenty to offer on the menu, our dog-friendly café makes for the perfect stop after a refreshing walk in the park…and a perfect setting to catch up with some friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. Indoor and outdoor seating is available - providing exceptional views of the park while you relax in your surroundings.
🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park next to the cafe.
Bring your four-legged bestie and show off their talents, cuteness, or just come along for the fun. Whether competing or enjoying the vibe, it will be a tail-wagging good time!
WHAT TO EXPECT
🐕 Two competition rings – Under 20kg & Over 20kg
🏅 11 fun categories per ring – from waggiest tail to best rescue and more!
🛍️ Dog-friendly stalls full of treats, accessories & more
🎟️ ENTER YOUR POOCH - FREE !
It's FREE to enter! But spaces are limited and registration opens at 10am, first come, first served - so early arrival is advised!
☕️ CAFE
The Cafe is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm on the weekends, these times may vary seasonally.
With plenty to offer on the menu, our dog-friendly café makes for the perfect stop after a refreshing walk in the park…and a perfect setting to catch up with some friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. Indoor and outdoor seating is available - providing exceptional views of the park while you relax in your surroundings.
🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park next to the cafe.
🤸♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford
Saturday 24 May 2025
Price: £6.20
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.
🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)
RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.
ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free
🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00
🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.
⭐OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.
Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.
During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.
The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.
🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.
☕ FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating
🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in
🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.
♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre in Bedford
Saturday 24 May 2025
💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre.
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30
🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00
✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🦹♀️Superheros Nature Trail at Jordons Mill - Broom
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🦹♀️ Calling all young adventurers! Join us this May half-term for a SMASHING day out at Jordans Mill!
▪️Dates: 24th May – 1st June 2025
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the Mill Gardens, Meadow and Woodland as you uncover the real superheroes of nature—and keep an eye out for a few pesky baddies along the way! Follow clues, complete fun challenges, and solve puzzles across 10 exciting locations.
▪️Dates: 24th May – 1st June 2025
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the Mill Gardens, Meadow and Woodland as you uncover the real superheroes of nature—and keep an eye out for a few pesky baddies along the way! Follow clues, complete fun challenges, and solve puzzles across 10 exciting locations.
🎟 NO NEED TO BOOK - £4
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
No need to book— just pop into the Mill Shop, grab your trail sheet and let the adventure begin!
☕️ 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:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
🎤A hip-hop, eco block party (ages 7-11)
Saturday 24 May 2025
Price: £7.00
🎤 Join underground hip-hop hero Kenny Baraka AKA The Green Man and DJ D’Vo as they work to save the environment one sick track at a time. At Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton.
🕦 TIMES: 11:30am & 2:00pm
🕦 TIMES: 11:30am & 2:00pm
▪️AGES: 7-11 Years
Using spoken word, lyrics, visuals & DJ-ing, PLOT17 is an interactive performance for audiences aged 7-12.
🎶 ABOUT:
PLOT17 is a mobile block party travelling the world raising awareness, inspiring action and spreading the message of “making things green”, with a soundtrack guaranteed to make you want to plant a tree and sure to help the seeds grow.
Using spoken word, lyrics, visuals & DJ-ing, PLOT17 is an interactive performance for audiences aged 7-12.
🎶 ABOUT:
PLOT17 is a mobile block party travelling the world raising awareness, inspiring action and spreading the message of “making things green”, with a soundtrack guaranteed to make you want to plant a tree and sure to help the seeds grow.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book via the event link.
▪️£6.00 + £1 booking fee for adults & children
(Photo credit: Suzi Corker)
You can book via the event link.
▪️£6.00 + £1 booking fee for adults & children
(Photo credit: Suzi Corker)
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Saturday 24 May 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1