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🦁 The Lion Witch & the Wardrobe - Milton Keynes Theatre
Thursday 24 July 2025
Time: 19:00
🦁 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe goes on a UK tour 2025! And it’s coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this July 2025!
BOOK HERE
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£15.00 - £23.00 (plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE
BOOK HERE
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£15.00 - £23.00 (plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE
🐛 The Bug Hunt at the - Walled Garden, Luton Hoo
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 13:00
🐞 Crafty fun in the wonderful Walled Garden with a creepy crawly theme – What more could you ask for?
🌻 ABOUT
With lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We also offer accessible facilities within the garden, along with plenty of seating options throughout.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads accompanied by well behaved owners are welcome to join us for the Bug Hunt!
🎟 NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need to pre book – Pay at the garden gate!
▪️Adult: £5
▪️Children: £2
▪️Under 2's: Free
▪️Carers: Free
🌻 ABOUT
With lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We also offer accessible facilities within the garden, along with plenty of seating options throughout.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads accompanied by well behaved owners are welcome to join us for the Bug Hunt!
🎟 NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need to pre book – Pay at the garden gate!
▪️Adult: £5
▪️Children: £2
▪️Under 2's: Free
▪️Carers: Free
💦 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.
🎪 Carnival Fun Fair 2025 - at Johnsons of Old Hurst
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🎪 Get ready for three days of fun at Johnsons of Old Hurst! From July 25th-27th 2025, we’re bringing you a classic carnival experience!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday 27th July: 10am - 5pm
WHAT RIDES & STALLS?
🎠 Vintage Carousel
🎯 Shooting Gallery
🎢 Chair-O-Planes
🎡 Ferris Wheel
🎨 Face Painting
🛶 Swing Boats
🧸 Toy Town Carousel
🎪 Helter Skelter
& so much more!
🎟 ENTRY INFORMATION
Accessed within our zoo, standard zoo entry applies, rides at additional cost. No pre-booking required just turn up.
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️Under 3: Free
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday 27th July: 10am - 5pm
WHAT RIDES & STALLS?
🎠 Vintage Carousel
🎯 Shooting Gallery
🎢 Chair-O-Planes
🎡 Ferris Wheel
🎨 Face Painting
🛶 Swing Boats
🧸 Toy Town Carousel
🎪 Helter Skelter
& so much more!
🎟 ENTRY INFORMATION
Accessed within our zoo, standard zoo entry applies, rides at additional cost. No pre-booking required just turn up.
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️Under 3: Free
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🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎉 Food Truck Fridays are back! Bedfordshires best Friday night filled with the best food trucks, music and onsite bar in Bromham!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
😋 Foodie Fest 2025 at Wootton Community Centre
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
😋 Street food event with a variety of traders, mobile bar, cocktails, desserts & Ice cream at outside Wootton Community Centre, 6pm - 10pm.
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
🎧 Live DJ - The Chequers, Houghton Regis
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00
🎧 A live DJ every Friday at The Chequers in Houghton Regis (A Hungry Horse Pub).
Keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
▪️AGE: Over 18's Only!
😋 HUNGRY?
The Hungry Horse always has some great food and drinks offers, food is served untill 9pm. Click here to view the website.
CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01582 865970
Keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
▪️AGE: Over 18's Only!
😋 HUNGRY?
The Hungry Horse always has some great food and drinks offers, food is served untill 9pm. Click here to view the website.
CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01582 865970
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Friday 25 July 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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🍓 Pick Your Own - Grove Farm, Ivinghoe
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🥕 Pick your own fruit and vegetables at Grove Farm in Ivinghoe.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday 10am -5 pm
(Close at 6pm)
▪️Sunday 9am -12pm (Close at 1pm)
🧺 WHAT TO KNOW
Please bring your own packaging if you can or bring some change to buy some of ours. We recommend punnets for fruit so they don't get bruised and bags for vegetables, you will need a separate item for each different fruit or veg.
The prices are at the entrance and any member of family or staff can help you roughly work out how much your pick will be.
🤔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
An up to date list of what we have available and it's price can always be found on the homepage via the event link.
🚫 NO PICNICS OR BBQ'S
We do not allow picnics or BBQ’s anywhere on site. We have many beautiful sites to go to nearby, please ask any member of the family or staff for directions.
🚻 TOILETS
We have portable toilets, including one which is wider access with a flush threshold and hand rails.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When the weather is good the ground, although a little uneven in places, is suitable for using a pushchair, wheelchair or disability buggy with someone accompanying. The Pick Your Own fields have grass tracks around the edges and between the blocks of crops which you can easily travel along.
Most crops are grown in ridges or beds, like Strawberries for example, so it would not be possible to get into the middle of the block but you can pick along the edges. When it has been raining it can get very muddy and our soil is sticky and can clog wheels quite quickly.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 668175
(Recorded Message Only
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday 10am -5 pm
(Close at 6pm)
▪️Sunday 9am -12pm (Close at 1pm)
🧺 WHAT TO KNOW
Please bring your own packaging if you can or bring some change to buy some of ours. We recommend punnets for fruit so they don't get bruised and bags for vegetables, you will need a separate item for each different fruit or veg.
The prices are at the entrance and any member of family or staff can help you roughly work out how much your pick will be.
🤔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
An up to date list of what we have available and it's price can always be found on the homepage via the event link.
🚫 NO PICNICS OR BBQ'S
We do not allow picnics or BBQ’s anywhere on site. We have many beautiful sites to go to nearby, please ask any member of the family or staff for directions.
🚻 TOILETS
We have portable toilets, including one which is wider access with a flush threshold and hand rails.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When the weather is good the ground, although a little uneven in places, is suitable for using a pushchair, wheelchair or disability buggy with someone accompanying. The Pick Your Own fields have grass tracks around the edges and between the blocks of crops which you can easily travel along.
Most crops are grown in ridges or beds, like Strawberries for example, so it would not be possible to get into the middle of the block but you can pick along the edges. When it has been raining it can get very muddy and our soil is sticky and can clog wheels quite quickly.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 668175
(Recorded Message Only
🦁 The Lion Witch & the Wardrobe - Milton Keynes Theatre
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 19:00
🦁 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe goes on a UK tour 2025! And it’s coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this July 2025!
BOOK HERE
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£15.00 - £23.00 (plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE
BOOK HERE
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£15.00 - £23.00 (plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE
💦 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 26 July 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
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🚣♀️ Linslade Canal Festival 2025
Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🚣♀️ Linslade Canal Festival 2025
Linslade Canal Festival returns this year for another unforgettable celebration of countryside charm, heritage crafts and stunning canal boats.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors will be treated to captivating demonstrations from traditional artisans, including bee skep making, stained glass window crafting, trug and hurdle making and wood carving. These skilled craftspeople will showcase the beauty and technique behind rural trades that have stood the test of time. A birds of prey static display will offer an up-close look at majestic raptors, while forest school workshops and storytelling sessions promise hands-on discovery and imaginative adventures for all ages.
Linslade Canal Festival returns this year for another unforgettable celebration of countryside charm, heritage crafts and stunning canal boats.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors will be treated to captivating demonstrations from traditional artisans, including bee skep making, stained glass window crafting, trug and hurdle making and wood carving. These skilled craftspeople will showcase the beauty and technique behind rural trades that have stood the test of time. A birds of prey static display will offer an up-close look at majestic raptors, while forest school workshops and storytelling sessions promise hands-on discovery and imaginative adventures for all ages.
🪵 Tow‑Path Discoveries
A wander along the tow‑path reveals a living history of canal life. Historic working boats and trade vessels will be moored alongside pleasure craft, offering handmade goods, canal memorabilia, and a glimpse into the waterways’ rich past.
A wander along the tow‑path reveals a living history of canal life. Historic working boats and trade vessels will be moored alongside pleasure craft, offering handmade goods, canal memorabilia, and a glimpse into the waterways’ rich past.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
The festival’s main stage will feature live performances from Wayland Smithy, the Andy Smythe Band and the lively Brass Junkies. Roaming entertainers Andrew and Edmund (A & E) will bring spontaneous musical fun throughout the poplars area.
The festival’s main stage will feature live performances from Wayland Smithy, the Andy Smythe Band and the lively Brass Junkies. Roaming entertainers Andrew and Edmund (A & E) will bring spontaneous musical fun throughout the poplars area.
On the acoustic stage in Peace Meadow, enjoy intimate sets from Abbie Gathard, Rising & Open Voices, and the joyful Ukietoones adding to the warm, communal atmosphere.
🎠 Family Fun & Interactive Activities
Children and adults alike can engage in a variety of workshops, including nature-based learning with forest schools and captivating storytelling sessions. A traditional children’s funfair adds a delightful vintage touch to the day’s excitement.
Children and adults alike can engage in a variety of workshops, including nature-based learning with forest schools and captivating storytelling sessions. A traditional children’s funfair adds a delightful vintage touch to the day’s excitement.
🎊 A Festival to Remember
Whether you’re discovering lost crafts, enjoying live music, or simply soaking in the waterside charm, Linslade Canal Festival 2025 offers something for everyone.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
The event is dog friendly, however we do ask visitors to keep dogs on leads and clear up after their dog. Spare dog waste bags are available from the information point near the main entrance.
Whether you’re discovering lost crafts, enjoying live music, or simply soaking in the waterside charm, Linslade Canal Festival 2025 offers something for everyone.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
The event is dog friendly, however we do ask visitors to keep dogs on leads and clear up after their dog. Spare dog waste bags are available from the information point near the main entrance.
🤸♂️ Adult Farm Night with Silent Disco 2025 - Mead Open Farm
Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🎧 NEW FOR 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard - From 19th July 2025, enjoy the Silent Disco as part of your ticket! Don a headset and party the night away as the DJs battle it out.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🕺Free Kids Party - The Market Cross, Dunstable
Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
🕺 Saturday Afternoon kids disco (12–2pm) at The Market Cross in Dunstable.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mini movers, get ready to boogie!
Dancing, games, glowsticks & prizes. The perfect way to tire them out!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mini movers, get ready to boogie!
Dancing, games, glowsticks & prizes. The perfect way to tire them out!
😋 FANCY HAVING A MEAL?
You can book a table in advance if you would like to eat too.
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 28th June
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 30th August
▪️Saturday 27th September
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Saturday 29th November
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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🦖 Dino Day 2025 - Dunstable (free)
Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🦖 Join us for Dino Day on Saturday 26 July 2025 from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm at The Square and The Quadrant Shopping Centre in Dunstable!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This year we are even bigger and have even more ROAR than before. We have extra Dinos and Free entertainment on The Square with Middle Row Markets.
⭐️ FREE Dino egg hunt - with a free gift
⭐️ FREE Arts and Crafts
⭐️ FREE Dino Golf
⭐️ FREE Dino meet and greet.
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🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This year we are even bigger and have even more ROAR than before. We have extra Dinos and Free entertainment on The Square with Middle Row Markets.
⭐️ FREE Dino egg hunt - with a free gift
⭐️ FREE Arts and Crafts
⭐️ FREE Dino Golf
⭐️ FREE Dino meet and greet.
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🛍 Clothes Sale - Emmaus Village Carlton
Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🤑 MEGA SALE WEEKEND inside the Chapel at Emmuas Village, Carlton!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
▪️10 AM – 3 PM
👗 EVENT DETAILS
We’re opening our chapel doors for a massive clothing sale packed with fabulous stock, all thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters! Expect brilliant bargains starting from just £2, there’s something for everyone!
🚲 BIKE SALE ON THE GREEN
At the same time, outside on the green, we’ll be hosting a bike sale with a selection of bikes and parts available.
💬 FREE BIKE ADVICE
Bringing your own bike? Our expert volunteers will be on hand to offer free advice and safety checks – while they won’t be doing any repairs or tune-ups, they’ll happily point you in the right direction!
Come along for a fun, friendly day and support a great cause while bagging some amazing deals!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
▪️10 AM – 3 PM
👗 EVENT DETAILS
We’re opening our chapel doors for a massive clothing sale packed with fabulous stock, all thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters! Expect brilliant bargains starting from just £2, there’s something for everyone!
🚲 BIKE SALE ON THE GREEN
At the same time, outside on the green, we’ll be hosting a bike sale with a selection of bikes and parts available.
💬 FREE BIKE ADVICE
Bringing your own bike? Our expert volunteers will be on hand to offer free advice and safety checks – while they won’t be doing any repairs or tune-ups, they’ll happily point you in the right direction!
Come along for a fun, friendly day and support a great cause while bagging some amazing deals!
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Saturday 26 July 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