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🧜♀️ Under the Sea, Stay & Play - Marston Moretaine
Friday 08 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 Price: £7.00
🧜♀️✨ Under the Sea Adventure Awaits!
Join us for a magical morning with Ariel, the Little Mermaid, at Marstons Stay & Play at Marston Moretaine Village Vall.
🐠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sing, play, and splash into fun with dancing, songs, crafts, and a chance to meet Ariel herself! A Perfect morning for little ones and their grown-ups. A brunch style snack will be available for each child.
🧁 FOOD
Cakes By Elaine will be joining us with her yummy cakes & bakes.
Elaine will also have princess biscuit decorating available too.
🌈 DRESS-UP ENCOURAGED
Dress-up encouraged! Come as your favorite sea creature or princess!
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7 PER CHILD
Spaces are limited … click the link to book today!
Join us for a magical morning with Ariel, the Little Mermaid, at Marstons Stay & Play at Marston Moretaine Village Vall.
🐠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sing, play, and splash into fun with dancing, songs, crafts, and a chance to meet Ariel herself! A Perfect morning for little ones and their grown-ups. A brunch style snack will be available for each child.
🧁 FOOD
Cakes By Elaine will be joining us with her yummy cakes & bakes.
Elaine will also have princess biscuit decorating available too.
🌈 DRESS-UP ENCOURAGED
Dress-up encouraged! Come as your favorite sea creature or princess!
🎟 TICKETS COST: £7 PER CHILD
Spaces are limited … click the link to book today!
💦 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.
🎊🏁 Dunstable’s Soapbox Derby 2025 at Priory Gardens
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🏎 Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed, creativity, and community spirit as Dunstable hosts its very first Soapbox Derby to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Town Council!
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
🏎 ENTERING THE SOAPBOX DERBY
Entering a soapbox derby can be a fun and rewarding experience for several reasons:
Building a soapbox kart requires problem-solving, engineering, and creativity. You get to design and build your own kart from scratch, choosing the materials, shape, and even adding unique features. If you enter as a team, it’s a great way to work collaboratively with colleagues, friends or family.
Successfully completing and racing your soapbox kart can give you a sense of achievement. Whether you win or not, the effort and process of creating something functional and fun is so rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to learn lifelong skills, such as woodworking, engineering, or basic physics (understanding how your kart will perform based on weight, aerodynamics, etc.)
We are hoping our Soapbox Derby event will involve as many local communities as possible, bringing people together to support each other. It’s a chance to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun with your community.
The thrill of racing down a hill and competing for the best time is super exciting and fun.
We hope you will see the benefit and the fun and take part in the first ever Dunstable Town Council Soapbox Derby 2025.
If you have any questions or queries please email events@dunstable.gov.uk
🏅FREE TO ENTER
Deadline for entries is Monday 2 June 2025.
Visit our website via the event link for a registration pack.
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
🏎 ENTERING THE SOAPBOX DERBY
Entering a soapbox derby can be a fun and rewarding experience for several reasons:
Building a soapbox kart requires problem-solving, engineering, and creativity. You get to design and build your own kart from scratch, choosing the materials, shape, and even adding unique features. If you enter as a team, it’s a great way to work collaboratively with colleagues, friends or family.
Successfully completing and racing your soapbox kart can give you a sense of achievement. Whether you win or not, the effort and process of creating something functional and fun is so rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to learn lifelong skills, such as woodworking, engineering, or basic physics (understanding how your kart will perform based on weight, aerodynamics, etc.)
We are hoping our Soapbox Derby event will involve as many local communities as possible, bringing people together to support each other. It’s a chance to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun with your community.
The thrill of racing down a hill and competing for the best time is super exciting and fun.
We hope you will see the benefit and the fun and take part in the first ever Dunstable Town Council Soapbox Derby 2025.
If you have any questions or queries please email events@dunstable.gov.uk
🏅FREE TO ENTER
Deadline for entries is Monday 2 June 2025.
Visit our website via the event link for a registration pack.
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
👸 Princess Party (Free entry) - The Crown, Flitwick
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
👸 Calling all parents/carers! Come and join us in the Summer Hols for our first Crown Princess Party!
🗓 WHEN?
On Saturday 9th August 2025 between 12 and 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet the Princesses, Bouncy Castle, Singing, Dancing and Crafts....there may be a glitter tattoo or two!
Free entry!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
🗓 WHEN?
On Saturday 9th August 2025 between 12 and 4pm.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet the Princesses, Bouncy Castle, Singing, Dancing and Crafts....there may be a glitter tattoo or two!
Free entry!
CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136
💦 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.
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🐝 Bee Friendly Family Open Day (free entry, booking advised) - Hitchin
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
👨👩👧👧 Activities for all the family. There are always a range of free activities for children and of course our experienced beekeepers are on hand to talk about the bees.
They will answer any questions you have, point out the queen in our observation hive and share tips on how to make your garden more bee friendly.
Some of the activities you can find at our open days:
Some of the activities you can find at our open days:
- 🐝Treasure hunts around the bee garden
- 🐝Test your knowledge with our fun quiz
- 🐝Have a go at making your own candle
- 🐝Try your hand at wax cup making & modelling
- 🐝Spot the Queen Bee (pay to play)
- 🐝Arts and crafts such as making paper bees, building a bee house or just colouring
- 🐝We often run a video about bees & the environment during the afternoon
- 🐝The observation hive is always available where you can study the bees up close
- 🐝Plant stall selling bee friendly plants
- Wildlife tombola (pay to play)
🗺 LOCATION
Take the track at the side of the last house (number 178) on Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XT. Follow the track past the allotments, and the Discovery Centre can be found at the end. We normally ask visitors to please park on the road unless they have mobility problems. What Three Words Location : crate.coins.regaining
🎫 BOOK TICKETS
To book your free tickets, you can do this on Eventbrite via the event link.
💦 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.
🖍 Free Crafts Table for Kids - The Crown, Flitwick
Monday 11 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🌞 Looking for something to do over the Summer Hols? Look no further! We will have a FREE crafts table for the kids at The Crown in Fliywick this half term every Monday and Tuesday between 12 & 6pm.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
💦 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.
🖍 Free Crafts Table for Kids - The Crown, Flitwick
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🌞 Looking for something to do over the Summer Hols? Look no further! We will have a FREE crafts table for the kids at The Crown in Fliywick this half term every Monday and Tuesday between 12 & 6pm.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
🧒 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW?
We have a kids menu too and lots of space and activities for them to do in our huge enclosed garden! We'd love to see you all! You can view the menu on the website via the event link.
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🚂 The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
ℹ️ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
🥪 PICNIC AREA
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
💦 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.
💦 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.
🐴 Miniature Pony Experience - Woburn Sands
Thursday 14 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Price: £5.99
🐴 Brought to you from the team at The Animal Experience, children can enjoy 20 minutes of fun learning all about miniature ponies at Woburn Sands Garden Centre this halt term 2025.
AGES: 4+
ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Animal Experience team will be bringing their miniature ponies to the garden centre where children will be able to groom them, walk them, and get to know how they are cared for.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Thursday 31st July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
🕙 SESSION TIMES
Choose a session time between 10am - 2.40pm. Limited availability
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
▪️Child: £5.99
▪️Adult: £1.00
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE GARDEN CENTRE?
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
AGES: 4+
ℹ️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The Animal Experience team will be bringing their miniature ponies to the garden centre where children will be able to groom them, walk them, and get to know how they are cared for.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 29th July
▪️Thursday 31st July
▪️Tuesday 5th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
🕙 SESSION TIMES
Choose a session time between 10am - 2.40pm. Limited availability
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)
▪️Child: £5.99
▪️Adult: £1.00
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE GARDEN CENTRE?
😋 THE RESTAURANT
Onsite is a restaurant serving breakfasts untill 11:30am and other food such as; fish and chips, lasagne, pizzas, Jacket potatoes and lots more untill 3pm! They also serve hot and cold drinks. The milkshakes are delicious!
Check out the menu here:
https://wsgardencentre.uk/restaurant/
🤸♂️ SOFT PLAY - £2.50
For just £2.50, you can book a 60-minute play session in Woburn Sands Emporium soft play area for ages 1 - 6, plus adults go FREE! You can book a time slot via the event link.
Let their imagination run wild for one hour from a selected time booked 9am till 3pm!
🌧 Perfect for rainy days!
🎟 BOOK HERE:
https://www.wsemporiumevents.co.uk/soft-play-area
Adults
Advance Booking
Animals
Annual
Attractions
Baby/Toddlers
Date Idea
Entertainment
Food/Drink
Fun
Fun Fair
Half Term
Kids
Music
Nightlife
Outdoor
Pay On Entry
Tickets
Teens
Low Cost
Accessible
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Dog Friendly
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025
Friday 15 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
🎈 Returning to the Racecourse in 2025, the much-loved nostalgic Northampton Town Balloon Festival will once again be filling the skies with balloons!
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go 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.
😋 Field Good Friday 2025 - Clifton
Friday 15 August 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🤩 Field Good Friday will be taking place at Clifton Playing Field from 4pm - 8pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ FREE ENTRY!
✨️ Live Entertainment!
✨️ Activity for Children!
✨️ Food Trucks!
✨️ Bar and Hot Drinks!
✨️ Sweet Treats!
🪑WHAT TO BRING
Bring a chair, table, picnic blanket and joins us for a fabulous family friendly evening!
🛝 WHAT ELSE FOR KIDS
There is a play park for the children to enjoy.
🗓 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Friday 20th June
▪️Friday 18th July
▪️Friday 15th August
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ FREE ENTRY!
✨️ Live Entertainment!
✨️ Activity for Children!
✨️ Food Trucks!
✨️ Bar and Hot Drinks!
✨️ Sweet Treats!
🪑WHAT TO BRING
Bring a chair, table, picnic blanket and joins us for a fabulous family friendly evening!
🛝 WHAT ELSE FOR KIDS
There is a play park for the children to enjoy.
🗓 DATES FOR 2025
▪️Friday 20th June
▪️Friday 18th July
▪️Friday 15th August
Adults
Advance Booking
Animals
Annual
Attractions
Baby/Toddlers
Date Idea
Entertainment
Food/Drink
Fun
Fun Fair
Half Term
Kids
Music
Nightlife
Outdoor
Pay On Entry
Tickets
Teens
Low Cost
Accessible
Blue Badge Parking
Children
Dog Friendly
Family
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025
Saturday 16 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
🎈 Returning to the Racecourse in 2025, the much-loved nostalgic Northampton Town Balloon Festival will once again be filling the skies with balloons!
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.