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🇬🇧 Veterans Drop-In - North End Social Club in Bedford
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Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
🇬🇧 Have you or a family member previously served in the British Armed Forces?
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Bedford Veterans Drop-in can give you Advice, Information and Guidance on a wide range of services if you are looking for help and support.
🗓 WHEN?
Every third Tuesday of the month, 12pm - 2.30pm. When you arrive please ring the buzzer to let us know you are there.
🥪 REFRESHMENTS
You can also pop in for coffee, cake and a catch up! If you are working and a bit short of time, the Drop-In is open over the lunch time. Free refreshments including sandwiches, tea, coffee etc.
📘 Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1392393481937182/?ref=share
ℹ️ ABOUT
The Bedford Veterans Drop-in can give you Advice, Information and Guidance on a wide range of services if you are looking for help and support.
🗓 WHEN?
Every third Tuesday of the month, 12pm - 2.30pm. When you arrive please ring the buzzer to let us know you are there.
🥪 REFRESHMENTS
You can also pop in for coffee, cake and a catch up! If you are working and a bit short of time, the Drop-In is open over the lunch time. Free refreshments including sandwiches, tea, coffee etc.
📘 Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1392393481937182/?ref=share
🖍 Free Crafts Table for Kids - The Crown, Flitwick
Tuesday 19 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.
🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖌 Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring at The Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard.
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
🖼 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
⭐️ Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
⭐️ Perfect for beginners and improvers you'll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
🥂 MATERIALS PROVIDED
Join us for an evening's guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
🤩 BEGINNER OR IMPROVER?
Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment
You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair
By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art.
🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS BEFOREHAND?
Perhaps drop in before and enjoy one of their delicious waffles or fantastic fish & chips.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £22.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🗓 Sip & Paint Theme Dates 2025
▪️Wed 19th March 7.30pm - The Highland Cow
▪️Wed 16th April 7.30pm - Sailing
▪️Wed 21st May 7.30pm - Giant Pandas
▪️Wed 18th June 7.30pm - Monet’s Cat
▪️Wed 16th July 7.30pm - Aperol Spritz
▪️Wed 20th Aug 7.30pm - The Blue Door
▪️Wed 17th Sept 7.30pm - The Wolf
▪️Wed 15th Oct 7.30pm - Silver Birch Woods
▪️Wed 19th Nov 7.30pm - November Stag
💦 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.
🚘 Classics at The Compasses 2025 - Greenfield
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 18:00
🚘 This Wednesday evening 16th April 2025 means Classics at The Compasses monthly meets.
🏍 EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
⭐️ Cars,
⭐️ Bikes,
⭐️ Busses,
⭐️ Tractors,
⭐️ Trucks,
⭐️ Hot Rod,
⭐️ American cars and more
👍 If it’s classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 16th April
▪️Wednesday 21st May
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 17th September
🌐 THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
☎️ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
🏍 EVENT DETAILS
Last years monthly turn outs were fantastic
All Classics welcome
⭐️ Cars,
⭐️ Bikes,
⭐️ Busses,
⭐️ Tractors,
⭐️ Trucks,
⭐️ Hot Rod,
⭐️ American cars and more
👍 If it’s classic and got wheels bring it along.
Tell your Classic owning friends.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar area.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Wednesday 16th April
▪️Wednesday 21st May
▪️Wednesday 18th June
▪️Wednesday 16th July
▪️Wednesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 17th September
🌐 THE COMPASSES
If you would like to check out the menu or book a table for food you can take a look at the website here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXr2Eqmze/
☎️ The Compasses Phone number:
01908 739536
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
Entrance includes a fascinating tour of the walled garden and visitors are encouraged to break their visit with a picnic or a visit to the Woodyard Café. The garden is best enjoyed at a snail’s pace, entrance is for all day! Notice boards and displays are updated throughout the season allowing fascinating insight into the garden’s rich history.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Every effort has been made to make the garden accessible to as many visitors as possible. With that in mind we have recently finished resurfacing the area around the sundial making it far easier for wheeled access. However, due to the age and rich history of the garden there are some areas that are not accessible by wheelchair. Please inform members of the Walled Garden Project at the entrance and every effort will be made to provide an alternative route, provide commentary on the area, or help with pushing if there are volunteers available. Disabled toilets are available within the conservatory.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads with well-behaved owners are most welcome at the Walled Garden.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is in an immediately adjacent car park with clearing marked disabled parking bays.
Pre-booking is not required. Please note the Walled Garden is not at the hotel entrance.
🎫 PRE-BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED
▪️£7.50 per adult
▪️£2.50 per child
▪️Under 2’s and carers are FREE
🤑 54% - 60% off a Comedy Show on a boat in London with optional pizza buffet and drinks!
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
🤣 Enjoy a night of laughter with fantastic discounts on a unusual dark comedy show on a luxury boat in london! Choose the package that best suits you. Check out the deals below.
(Must be booked in advance).
GET THIS DEAL HERE
🃏 For Two: Comedy Show Pass Only
£37.28 Discounted Price: £14.95
🍕 For Two: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
£75.78 Discounted Price: £34.95
😂 For Four: Comedy Show Pass
£74.76 Discounted Price: £29.90
🍽️ For Four: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
£151.56 Discounted Price: £69.90
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Wednesday's, June - August 2025:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
▪️Sunday 8th June 2025: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(Subject to availability)
🗺 WHERE?
Battersea Barge in London, opposite the Black Cat Coffee Company.
✅️ HOW DOES IT WORK
▪️Buy the voucher
▪️Choose a date available and book here.
▪️The voucher is valid untill 30/11/2025
▪️But dates are currently coming up untill August 2025.
▪️All the terms and conditions can be found on Groupon website via the 'Get This Deal' link.
🤑 GET THIS DEAL HERE
(Must be booked in advance).
GET THIS DEAL HERE
🃏 For Two: Comedy Show Pass Only
🍕 For Two: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
😂 For Four: Comedy Show Pass
🍽️ For Four: Comedy Show + Pizza Buffet + Select House Wine, Gin and Tonic, or Beer
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Wednesday's, June - August 2025:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
▪️Sunday 8th June 2025: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(Subject to availability)
🗺 WHERE?
Battersea Barge in London, opposite the Black Cat Coffee Company.
✅️ HOW DOES IT WORK
▪️Buy the voucher
▪️Choose a date available and book here.
▪️The voucher is valid untill 30/11/2025
▪️But dates are currently coming up untill August 2025.
▪️All the terms and conditions can be found on Groupon website via the 'Get This Deal' link.
🤑 GET THIS DEAL 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.
🌸 Refreshments in the Courtyard at Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌸 Welcome to ‘Refreshments in the Courtyard’ in Olney! This enjoyable, relaxing event takes place every other Thursday morning during the summertime.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️1st May
▪️15th May ▪️ 24th July
▪️29th May ▪️ 7th August
▪️12th June ▪️21st August
▪️26th June ▪️4th September
▪️10th July ▪️18th September
🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, specialty tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens – ALL FOR ONLY £6.00. Great value!
🌷FREE ENTRY to the gardens: While away your time in the peace and tranquility. A perfect place to meet up with your friends and family – there’s something for everyone!
🎫 COLLECT YOUR TICKET
No need to book in advance – just purchase your refreshments ticket in our Shop.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01234 711516
🏛 EXTEND YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
If you would like to make the most of your time here to see inside the Museum too, please purchase your admission pass in our Shop for only £10. Our super volunteers are ready to welcome you. (Did you know that your admission pass is also an ‘annual pass’ which means you come back to see the museum and gardens anytime during normal opening hours throughout the year using your pass).
🛍 MARKET DAY
Every Thursday is also ‘Market Day’ in Olney.
💦 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.
🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Friday 22 August 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)
🎊 Twinwood Festival 2025 (🏕 Camping available)
Friday 22 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 23:59
🎊 The UKs biggest Vintage music and dance festival over August bank holiday weekend 22nd to 25th August 2025. A Celebration of Vintage Music and Dance in Bedfordshire. 1930's, 40's, 50's & 60's
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 22nd August - Monday 25th August
🕐 ENTRY TIMES
🏕 Camping ticket holders and traders can arrive on the Thursday from 8am until 8pm, and on Friday from 8am to 8pm. On Saturday, campers can arrive at 10am. The campsites will close at midday on Tuesday.
🎫 Day ticket holders gates will open from 10.30am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nestled in the picturesque village of Clapham, just outside Bedford, this festival is a unique homage to the music and culture of the 1930s to 1960s. With its origins rooted in the legacy of Glenn Miller, Twinwood Festival has grown into one of the most beloved vintage music festivals in the world.
The festival’s location is steeped in history. Twinwood Airfield was once a significant RAF base during World War II and is famed as the last place Glenn Miller was seen before his disappearance in 1944. There is something for everyone with a fashion show, children’s entertainment, cabaret, and comedy.
🎶 Music/ bands: Attendees can enjoy performances from big bands, swing orchestras, and rockabilly groups, as well as everything from americana, jazz, soul, and blues.Please Click Here for the full band line up, running order and timings.
💃 Dancing lessons: Twinwood offers a wide range of FREE dance lessons during the festival to get you up and on those dance floors! With classes for complete beginners as well as more experienced dancers, there is something for everyone. There’s no need to sign up - you can just turn up and have fun!
🏛 The Twinwood Museums:
In addition to our vast array of live music, Twinwood Festival also hosts a large number of trader stalls, displays and museums, showcasing or selling all things vintage, from fashion and hairstyling, to arts and antiques, to motors and militaria. During Twinwood Festival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, the museums will be open exclusively to festival-goers, for the duration of the festival, free of charge.
🤩 AMAZING VENUES
✨️Twinwood Arena
✨️The Century Club
✨️Moonshine Glade
✨️The Nag’s Head
✨️Café de Bois de Jumeau
✨️The Hangar
✨️The Tin Hat Club
✨️Club Marlene
✨️The Control Tower
✨️Le Monde Électrique
✨️The Liberty Stage
✨️The Casablanca Club
✨️The Dance Marquee
✨️The Officer’s Mess Bar
✨️The Soulshack
🏕 CAMPERS
Twinwood CAMPERS with 3-Day Festival tickets have FREE entry on Friday. No extra Friday ticket is required. Friday tickets can only be purchased over the phone. Please call 01234 824773. For camping information click here.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Camping visitors may bring well behaved pet dogs into the campsites. Dogs are not permitted onto any other area of the showground other than in the Twinwood campsites. Public footpaths are nearby for exercising dogs. Owners must bring equipment to clean up after their dogs. Please keep dogs on leads at all times. Ensure male dogs are kept well away from other peoples tents and property to avoid any risk of leg cocking accidents! Owners of a dog causing a nuisance or irritation to others may be asked to leave the site.
Day visitors should not bring dogs, as they are not allowed onto the showground or in any of the venues.
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S:
▪️Saturday adult: £72.00
▪️Saturday child: £10.00
▪️Sunday adult: £72.00
▪️Sunday child: £10.00
▪️Monday adult: £41.00
▪️Monday child: £10.00
(Free tickets for children under 5. You need to book an Infant Pass for each child under 5 years old.)
🎫 3 DAY TICKET PRICE'S
▪️Adult: £159.00
▪️Children: £30.00
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
There are many acres of free car parking at Twinwood Airfield, and a free shuttle bus service is provided to all visitors between the main Arena and the North West Car Park. Visitors are welcome to bring their folding chairs, etc onto the bus, and this free service means that whilst the distance between the car parks and main Arena is only about 360 metres, there are no long walking distances required at all.
♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There are two disabled car parks, one for non-wheelchair users, who are able to use the bus to the Main Arena entrance, and one for wheelchair users who are unable to use the bus.
❗️SAT NAV WARNING
Warning! Some Sat Nav systems will send you on a wild goose chase as you near Clapham!
The crucial thing to remember is that you can ONLY access the festival site via Twinwood Road, which in turn can ONLY be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham, Bedfordshire.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp in Houghton Regis - August 2025
Saturday 23 August 2025
Price: £13.00
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp's session at Dunstable RUFC in Houghton Regis!
2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 23rd August
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 25th Aungust
SESSION TIMES
▪️SEND: 9.00am - 10.30am
▪️General: 11.00am - 12.30pm
▪️General: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
▪️General: 3.00pm - 4.30pm
▪️General: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
▪️Adults only: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
⭐️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
⭐️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
⭐️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including burgers, candy floss, and popcorn, to keep you fuelled for the fun.
2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 23rd August
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 25th Aungust
SESSION TIMES
▪️SEND: 9.00am - 10.30am
▪️General: 11.00am - 12.30pm
▪️General: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
▪️General: 3.00pm - 4.30pm
▪️General: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
▪️Adults only: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
⭐️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
⭐️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
⭐️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including burgers, candy floss, and popcorn, to keep you fuelled for the fun.
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
🤩 Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
🤩 Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
🤩 Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
🤩 Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🅿️ PARKING
Some sites may charge £1 for parking, so don’t forget to bring a small amount of cash.
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
📧 Email: info@bouncecamp.co.uk
💦 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.
🎊 Twinwood Festival 2025 (🏕 Camping available)
Saturday 23 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 23:59
🎊 The UKs biggest Vintage music and dance festival over August bank holiday weekend 22nd to 25th August 2025. A Celebration of Vintage Music and Dance in Bedfordshire. 1930's, 40's, 50's & 60's
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 22nd August - Monday 25th August
🕐 ENTRY TIMES
🏕 Camping ticket holders and traders can arrive on the Thursday from 8am until 8pm, and on Friday from 8am to 8pm. On Saturday, campers can arrive at 10am. The campsites will close at midday on Tuesday.
🎫 Day ticket holders gates will open from 10.30am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nestled in the picturesque village of Clapham, just outside Bedford, this festival is a unique homage to the music and culture of the 1930s to 1960s. With its origins rooted in the legacy of Glenn Miller, Twinwood Festival has grown into one of the most beloved vintage music festivals in the world.
The festival’s location is steeped in history. Twinwood Airfield was once a significant RAF base during World War II and is famed as the last place Glenn Miller was seen before his disappearance in 1944. There is something for everyone with a fashion show, children’s entertainment, cabaret, and comedy.
🎶 Music/ bands: Attendees can enjoy performances from big bands, swing orchestras, and rockabilly groups, as well as everything from americana, jazz, soul, and blues.Please Click Here for the full band line up, running order and timings.
💃 Dancing lessons: Twinwood offers a wide range of FREE dance lessons during the festival to get you up and on those dance floors! With classes for complete beginners as well as more experienced dancers, there is something for everyone. There’s no need to sign up - you can just turn up and have fun!
🏛 The Twinwood Museums:
In addition to our vast array of live music, Twinwood Festival also hosts a large number of trader stalls, displays and museums, showcasing or selling all things vintage, from fashion and hairstyling, to arts and antiques, to motors and militaria. During Twinwood Festival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, the museums will be open exclusively to festival-goers, for the duration of the festival, free of charge.
🤩 AMAZING VENUES
✨️Twinwood Arena
✨️The Century Club
✨️Moonshine Glade
✨️The Nag’s Head
✨️Café de Bois de Jumeau
✨️The Hangar
✨️The Tin Hat Club
✨️Club Marlene
✨️The Control Tower
✨️Le Monde Électrique
✨️The Liberty Stage
✨️The Casablanca Club
✨️The Dance Marquee
✨️The Officer’s Mess Bar
✨️The Soulshack
🏕 CAMPERS
Twinwood CAMPERS with 3-Day Festival tickets have FREE entry on Friday. No extra Friday ticket is required. Friday tickets can only be purchased over the phone. Please call 01234 824773. For camping information click here.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Camping visitors may bring well behaved pet dogs into the campsites. Dogs are not permitted onto any other area of the showground other than in the Twinwood campsites. Public footpaths are nearby for exercising dogs. Owners must bring equipment to clean up after their dogs. Please keep dogs on leads at all times. Ensure male dogs are kept well away from other peoples tents and property to avoid any risk of leg cocking accidents! Owners of a dog causing a nuisance or irritation to others may be asked to leave the site.
Day visitors should not bring dogs, as they are not allowed onto the showground or in any of the venues.
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S:
▪️Saturday adult: £72.00
▪️Saturday child: £10.00
▪️Sunday adult: £72.00
▪️Sunday child: £10.00
▪️Monday adult: £41.00
▪️Monday child: £10.00
(Free tickets for children under 5. You need to book an Infant Pass for each child under 5 years old.)
🎫 3 DAY TICKET PRICE'S
▪️Adult: £159.00
▪️Children: £30.00
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
There are many acres of free car parking at Twinwood Airfield, and a free shuttle bus service is provided to all visitors between the main Arena and the North West Car Park. Visitors are welcome to bring their folding chairs, etc onto the bus, and this free service means that whilst the distance between the car parks and main Arena is only about 360 metres, there are no long walking distances required at all.
♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There are two disabled car parks, one for non-wheelchair users, who are able to use the bus to the Main Arena entrance, and one for wheelchair users who are unable to use the bus.
❗️SAT NAV WARNING
Warning! Some Sat Nav systems will send you on a wild goose chase as you near Clapham!
The crucial thing to remember is that you can ONLY access the festival site via Twinwood Road, which in turn can ONLY be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham, Bedfordshire.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Sunday 24 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
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp in Houghton Regis - August 2025
Sunday 24 August 2025
Price: £13.00
🤸♂️ Bounce Camp's session at Dunstable RUFC in Houghton Regis!
2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 23rd August
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 25th Aungust
SESSION TIMES
▪️SEND: 9.00am - 10.30am
▪️General: 11.00am - 12.30pm
▪️General: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
▪️General: 3.00pm - 4.30pm
▪️General: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
▪️Adults only: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
⭐️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
⭐️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
⭐️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including burgers, candy floss, and popcorn, to keep you fuelled for the fun.
2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 23rd August
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 25th Aungust
SESSION TIMES
▪️SEND: 9.00am - 10.30am
▪️General: 11.00am - 12.30pm
▪️General: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
▪️General: 3.00pm - 4.30pm
▪️General: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
▪️Adults only: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Giant inflatables for all ages, including bouncy castles and mega slides.
⭐️ Challenging obstacle courses perfect for kids and adults alike.
⭐️ A fun-packed day ideal for family outings, holiday activities, and birthday parties.
⭐️ Vibrant bounce zones offering safe, energetic entertainment.
The perfect setting for kids fun days and unforgettable community events.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including burgers, candy floss, and popcorn, to keep you fuelled for the fun.
WHY CHOOSE BOUNCE CAMP?
🤩 Massive 640ft Obstacle Course: The ultimate inflatable experience, designed for pure joy and excitement.
🤩 Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, school events, or corporate team-building activities.
🤩 Family-Friendly Fun: Safe, engaging, and suitable for all ages.
🤩 Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy burgers, drinks, and more while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
🅿️ PARKING
Some sites may charge £1 for parking, so don’t forget to bring a small amount of cash.
☎️ Phone: 01525 455765
📧 Email: info@bouncecamp.co.uk
💦 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.
🫖 ⛴️ Special Afternoon Tea Cruise (Ages 16+) - Bedford
Sunday 24 August 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Price: £42.50
⛴️ EVENT DETAILS
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
We’ve commissioned a Special Afternoon Tea Cruise complete with vintage crockery from local caterer Crème Brew Lait leaving from the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
▪️Arrive: 1.45pm
▪️Duration: 2 hours
▪️Age: From 16+ years
🥃WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
We’ll welcome you onboard with a glass of fruit juice, before settling down as cruise Bedford’s picturesque countryside along the river with our Special Afternoon Tea at your table.
🌳 Discover abundant wildlife and view the picturesque countryside from a whole new angle, looking out through large picture windows or standing out on the John Bunyan Bow.
Includes
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
⭐️Food
⭐️Tea or coffee
⭐️Welcome drink
⭐️Round trip
Highlights
⭐️Afternoon Tea from Crème Brew Lait
⭐️Treat yourself by adding a mini prosecco to your ticket (over 18's only)
🥂 ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO: £4.50
🚫 Excludes
Additional food and drink (a drink can be added at an additional cost or purchased at the bar)
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
A maximum of two wheelchairs are allowed on this cruise. If you cannot book a wheelchair ticket, they are fully booked- please select another date. Please do not book a standard ticket if you need to use a wheelchair.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
▪️ Bookings for this cruise close 72 hours before the start time.
▪️ Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before your cruise time. We have more than one departure point, please ensure you have noted the correct one on your ticket information and looked up directions.
▪️ All cruise times approximate, dependent on river conditions and time spent going through locks.
▪️ If the river is in flood, cruises will be re-routed or cancelled and alternative dates or refunds will be given. Please check the latest news before you leave.
▪️Passengers are not permitted to consume their own alcohol or food on board public cruises.
▪️Please ensure you select the correct dietary requirement for each member of your party where given the option. Other dietary requirements must be checked in advance.
▪️ Our public cruises are seated in tables of 4. If your party is an odd number or less than 4, you will be obliged to share a table with other passengers.
▪️ Full terms and conditions can be found on our website
📍DEPARTING INFORMATION
Departing from: Priory Marina at 2.00pm for a 2-hour cruise to Queens Bridge Kempston before returning back to Priory Marina.
The meeting place to join cruises from Priory Marina is John Bunyan Community Boat notice board just before the Marina gates.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Beefeater/ Premier Inn public car park (after turning off Barkers Lane at the Priory Country Park sign, turn immediate right follow the signs for Beefeater / Premier Inn Public Car Park). Park in the car park immediately in front of you behind the Premier Inn. John Bunyan Parking signed spaces near Premier.
♿️ Disabled passengers can be dropped off just outside the marina gates. Please do not drive into the marina or block access for residents.
🎫 BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Adults 16+: £40
▪️Adults with wheelchair: £40
☎️ Phone: 07861 620520
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 25th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 24th August
▪️Sunday 7th September
🎊 Twinwood Festival 2025 (🏕 Camping available)
Sunday 24 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 23:59
🎊 The UKs biggest Vintage music and dance festival over August bank holiday weekend 22nd to 25th August 2025. A Celebration of Vintage Music and Dance in Bedfordshire. 1930's, 40's, 50's & 60's
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Friday 22nd August - Monday 25th August
🕐 ENTRY TIMES
🏕 Camping ticket holders and traders can arrive on the Thursday from 8am until 8pm, and on Friday from 8am to 8pm. On Saturday, campers can arrive at 10am. The campsites will close at midday on Tuesday.
🎫 Day ticket holders gates will open from 10.30am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Nestled in the picturesque village of Clapham, just outside Bedford, this festival is a unique homage to the music and culture of the 1930s to 1960s. With its origins rooted in the legacy of Glenn Miller, Twinwood Festival has grown into one of the most beloved vintage music festivals in the world.
The festival’s location is steeped in history. Twinwood Airfield was once a significant RAF base during World War II and is famed as the last place Glenn Miller was seen before his disappearance in 1944. There is something for everyone with a fashion show, children’s entertainment, cabaret, and comedy.
🎶 Music/ bands: Attendees can enjoy performances from big bands, swing orchestras, and rockabilly groups, as well as everything from americana, jazz, soul, and blues.Please Click Here for the full band line up, running order and timings.
💃 Dancing lessons: Twinwood offers a wide range of FREE dance lessons during the festival to get you up and on those dance floors! With classes for complete beginners as well as more experienced dancers, there is something for everyone. There’s no need to sign up - you can just turn up and have fun!
🏛 The Twinwood Museums:
In addition to our vast array of live music, Twinwood Festival also hosts a large number of trader stalls, displays and museums, showcasing or selling all things vintage, from fashion and hairstyling, to arts and antiques, to motors and militaria. During Twinwood Festival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, the museums will be open exclusively to festival-goers, for the duration of the festival, free of charge.
🤩 AMAZING VENUES
✨️Twinwood Arena
✨️The Century Club
✨️Moonshine Glade
✨️The Nag’s Head
✨️Café de Bois de Jumeau
✨️The Hangar
✨️The Tin Hat Club
✨️Club Marlene
✨️The Control Tower
✨️Le Monde Électrique
✨️The Liberty Stage
✨️The Casablanca Club
✨️The Dance Marquee
✨️The Officer’s Mess Bar
✨️The Soulshack
🏕 CAMPERS
Twinwood CAMPERS with 3-Day Festival tickets have FREE entry on Friday. No extra Friday ticket is required. Friday tickets can only be purchased over the phone. Please call 01234 824773. For camping information click here.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Camping visitors may bring well behaved pet dogs into the campsites. Dogs are not permitted onto any other area of the showground other than in the Twinwood campsites. Public footpaths are nearby for exercising dogs. Owners must bring equipment to clean up after their dogs. Please keep dogs on leads at all times. Ensure male dogs are kept well away from other peoples tents and property to avoid any risk of leg cocking accidents! Owners of a dog causing a nuisance or irritation to others may be asked to leave the site.
Day visitors should not bring dogs, as they are not allowed onto the showground or in any of the venues.
🎟 TICKET PRICE'S:
▪️Saturday adult: £72.00
▪️Saturday child: £10.00
▪️Sunday adult: £72.00
▪️Sunday child: £10.00
▪️Monday adult: £41.00
▪️Monday child: £10.00
(Free tickets for children under 5. You need to book an Infant Pass for each child under 5 years old.)
🎫 3 DAY TICKET PRICE'S
▪️Adult: £159.00
▪️Children: £30.00
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
There are many acres of free car parking at Twinwood Airfield, and a free shuttle bus service is provided to all visitors between the main Arena and the North West Car Park. Visitors are welcome to bring their folding chairs, etc onto the bus, and this free service means that whilst the distance between the car parks and main Arena is only about 360 metres, there are no long walking distances required at all.
♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There are two disabled car parks, one for non-wheelchair users, who are able to use the bus to the Main Arena entrance, and one for wheelchair users who are unable to use the bus.
❗️SAT NAV WARNING
Warning! Some Sat Nav systems will send you on a wild goose chase as you near Clapham!
The crucial thing to remember is that you can ONLY access the festival site via Twinwood Road, which in turn can ONLY be accessed from a roundabout on Milton Road in the village of Clapham, Bedfordshire.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.
🌐 BOOKING/ INFORMATION /FAQ
You can book and find all the information you need on the Twinwood website, this can be done by clicking on the event link.