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🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
🎶 Bands in the Park 2025 - Riverside, St Neots
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🎶 We’re excited to announce that Bands in the Park is returning to Riverside Park this summer 2025! Join us every Sunday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm for a season full of incredible live music from some of the best local performers.
✨️ WHAT TO KNOW
✨️ WHAT TO KNOW
Bring a picnic, your favourite blanket or chair, and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Riverside Park as the sounds of summer fill the air. Whether you love swing, soul, jazz, pop, or something a bit different, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
🗓 2025 LINE-UP:
▪️20 July – Medication Time
▪️27 July – Diamond Country Dance Club
▪️3 August – Caxton Swing
▪️10 August – The Orchard
▪️17 August – The Roxton Press
▪️24 August – Lizzie Reynolds Vocalist
▪️31 August – The Soul Sisters
▪️7 September – Natasha Thompson Quartet
▪️14 September – Caz on Sax
▪️21 September – St Neots Big Band
▪️20 July – Medication Time
▪️27 July – Diamond Country Dance Club
▪️3 August – Caxton Swing
▪️10 August – The Orchard
▪️17 August – The Roxton Press
▪️24 August – Lizzie Reynolds Vocalist
▪️31 August – The Soul Sisters
▪️7 September – Natasha Thompson Quartet
▪️14 September – Caz on Sax
▪️21 September – St Neots Big Band
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT
Please note: performances may be cancelled at short notice due to poor weather conditions.
So gather your friends and family and head to Riverside Park in St Neots – your Sundays just got a whole lot more musical!
🚂 Riverside Miniature Train - St Neots
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £1.00
🚂 Train rides are The Riverside Miniature Railway remain £1 per person (under 2s go free).
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES THIS SUMMER
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
▪️Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
▪️Wednesday 30th July: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 6th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 13th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 20th August: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Wednesday 27th August: 12pm - 3pm
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone is welcome. We have Access-i-belle, our accessible carriage, available for people who are unable to sit on our ride on coaches, e.g. for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, so everyone can enjoy a ride on the railway.
🐶 DOGS
Small dogs are welcome to travel on the train, but they must be held or able to sit on the carriage. All dogs must be on a lead.
📍 LOCATION
We are located within the Riverside Park in St.Neots, just past the play park.
PE19 7HD near the main car park.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free on a Sunday, all other days any chargable.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01480 217037
📧 Email: riversideminiaturerailway@gmail.com
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Fair 2025
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎠 Milton Keynes, Willen lake summer funfair is returning this Summer 2025. Free Entry.
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
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🐒 SENDsational Morning at Tring Natural History Museum
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🐒 We are excited to present SENDsational Mornings at Tring, Hertfordshire.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 17 August: 10am - 12pm
▪️Sunday 9 November, 10am–12pm
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 17 August: 10am - 12pm
▪️Sunday 9 November, 10am–12pm
😌 ABOUT
Our SENDsational mornings offer children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties, the chance to take part in activities and enjoy our galleries with their families and siblings away from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
▪️AGE INFORMATION
This event is best for children aged five to 15 and siblings are welcome.
👍 What can you expect from the experience?
- ✨️ Visitors have access to a few activities including specimen handling, crafting and a gallery trail.
- ✨️ All activities are supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
- ✨️ A sensory space will be available for those children needing a quieter and calmer space.
- ✨️ All of the galleries, outdoor spaces and the shop will be accessible throughout the event.
- ✨️ Each event has a different theme. In May it's rainforests, in August it's Oceans and the theme for November is Autumn.
🎟 FREE BUT MUST BE BOOKED
Walk-ups are not possible - you must have a ticket. Adult tickets are limited to three per group.
ℹ️ TICKET CONFIRMATION DETAILS
We will email more information about your visit a week in advance, to help you prepare for your visit. On the day you will be given a programme and map to let you know what you can do.
ℹ️ FACILITIES/ ACCESS & PARKING INFORMATION
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring/facilities-and-access.html
🚂 Kids Go For £1: Summer Steaming Days 2025
Sunday 17 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🧒 Kids go for £1 throughout the 2025 summer holidays at our Steaming Days!
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
We have had some great feedback from doing this the last two years, as most places seem to be putting their prices up, so we thought we'd do it again this summer.
🗓 2025 DATES
July 30th and August 3rd, 6th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 27th and 31st...
Summer holiday Steaming Days are generally held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 30th July to 31st August 2025. There are only a couple of dates not included and that is because they are special event days.
🚂 WHAT IS A STEAMING DAY?
Come and enjoy steam train rides, watch the model trains, ride the miniature railway, visit our huge Railway Museum and stunning Visitor Centre, plus you can see inside the Travelling Post Office carriages. There are 25 acres to explore! We also have a lovely café, gift shop and secondhand book shop. There's so much to see and do for a First Class day out with the kids this summer!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
You can pre-book via the event link, but pre-booking is not required for these days out.
If you have a season ticket, these days are included in your free entry.
❓️F&Q (Dogs & Accessibility)
Click here.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Child: £1.00
▪️Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
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💦 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 Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Monday 18 August 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Monday 18 August 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Monday 18 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.
🐶 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🌎 World Games Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Monday 18 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🏆 Get active, get competitive and most of all, have fun this summer 2025 at Jordans Mill in Broom!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Monday 18 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
📖 Tempo Tales: The Ukulele in Search of a Song - Ampthill Park (Free but needs to be booked)
Monday 18 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🎸 The Ukulele in Search of a Song – Uki the ukulele has lost their creativity and searches for help to create a song from scratch – gathering lyrics, rhythm, melody, and confidence along the way, located in Ampthill Park on Monday 18th August 2025.
▪️AGES: 3+
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️11am & 1pm
📖 EVENT DETAILS
Step into a world where music comes alive, instruments have voices, and every rhythm leads to a new adventure! Tempo Tales is a joyful, interactive storytelling series for little ones and their grown-ups, brought to life by local actor and musician, Megan Audrey Bell.
🎻 ABOUT
Each tale follows a lovable musical instrument on a journey to find a missing part of their musical self and discover the importance of courage, creativity, confidence, and friendship along the way. With performance, music-making and audience participation at every turn, these stories invite children to learn about musical instruments and move, clap, sing, imagine, and create together.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION - FREE (TICKETS)
Please only book ONE session time slot, you can do this via the event link.
▪️AGES: 3+
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️11am & 1pm
📖 EVENT DETAILS
Step into a world where music comes alive, instruments have voices, and every rhythm leads to a new adventure! Tempo Tales is a joyful, interactive storytelling series for little ones and their grown-ups, brought to life by local actor and musician, Megan Audrey Bell.
🎻 ABOUT
Each tale follows a lovable musical instrument on a journey to find a missing part of their musical self and discover the importance of courage, creativity, confidence, and friendship along the way. With performance, music-making and audience participation at every turn, these stories invite children to learn about musical instruments and move, clap, sing, imagine, and create together.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION - FREE (TICKETS)
Please only book ONE session time slot, you can do this 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.
🇬🇧 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 Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Tuesday 19 August 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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💦 Kids swim for £1 at The Oasis in Bedford this half term 2025!
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
💦 Kids get to swim at Bedford Oasis for £1 this school holiday 2025, for our Swim for All sessions.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
🗓 WHEN?
Sessions will start from July Half Term 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9am.
🏊♂️ SESSION NAME: Swim for all
🕘 WHAT TIME?
9:00am - 10:00am
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Swim for All sessions include a variety of fun features:
💧Small Pool
💧Jets
💧Fountain
💧Small Slide
💧Floats
💧Lazy River
💧Main Pool
🔐 LOCKERS:
Lockers are refundable £1, some are 50p.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible wheel chair available for disabled users to enter the pool.
PRICE
⭐️Adult: £6.75
⭐️Child: £1.00
⭐️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £6.75
⭐️1 Adult and 2 Under 3: £6.75
▪️PLEASE NOTE:
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 at a time.
🎟 HOW DO I BOOK?
Via the event link. This will direct to the booking page on the website.
☎️ CALL FOR ENQUIRES: 01234 272100
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Tuesday 19 August 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
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