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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 *

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THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.

🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.

🛍 Leighton Buzzard Handmade and Craft Market 2025


Time: 08:30 - 15:00

🛍 Our Handmade and Craft Market runs alongside the Charter Market, fourth Saturday of the month.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Exploring Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market is a great opportunity to meet the artists, designers, creators, and makers in the local area.

Our specialist traders are happy to showcase their ideas and products and talk to you about the creative processes involved in making them. Shop for original gifts, commission something unique or buy something a little different for yourself.

🗓 2025 HANDMADE & CRAFT MARKET DATES
▪️Saturday 22 March
▪️Saturday 26 April
▪️Saturday 24 May
▪️Saturday 28 June
▪️Saturday 26 July
▪️Saturday 23 August
▪️Saturday 27 September
▪️Saturday 25 October
▪️Saturday 22 November
▪️Saturday 13 December

🐶 Dog Show at Houghton Hall Park - May 2025


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🐾Houghton Hall Dog Show – Saturday 24th May! Calling all dog lovers! Join us at Houghton Hall for a pawsome day out on Saturday 24th May 2025 from 10am – 3pm!

Bring your four-legged bestie and show off their talents, cuteness, or just come along for the fun. Whether competing or enjoying the vibe, it will be a tail-wagging good time!

WHAT TO EXPECT

🐕 Two competition rings – Under 20kg & Over 20kg
🏅 11 fun categories per ring – from waggiest tail to best rescue and more!
🛍️ Dog-friendly stalls full of treats, accessories & more

🎟️ ENTER YOUR POOCH - FREE !
It's FREE to enter! But spaces are limited and registration opens at 10am, first come, first served - so early arrival is advised!

☕️ CAFE
The Cafe is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm on the weekends, these times may vary seasonally.
With plenty to offer on the menu, our dog-friendly café makes for the perfect stop after a refreshing walk in the park…and a perfect setting to catch up with some friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. Indoor and outdoor seating is available - providing exceptional views of the park while you relax in your surroundings.

🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park next to the cafe.

🤸‍♂️ Soft Play at John Buyan Sports & Fitness in Bedford


Price: £6.20

🤸‍♂️ SOFT PLAY
A Play Park session for children at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre in Bedford. Designed with colourful structures and padded obstacles, our soft play structure is the perfect backdrop for endless giggles and joyful discoveries.

🕐 TIMES TO CHOOSE BETWEEN:
9AM - 6.30PM (90 MINUTE SESSIONS)

RULES
🔸️Supervision ratios apply for children up to 12 years.
🔸️No outside food and drink is permitted.
🔸️All junior tickets include 1 adult, all additional adults need to purchase a ticket.
🔸️Socks must be worn at all times.

ℹ️ YOU WILL HAVE TO REGISTER IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY TO BOOK (You can register and book via the event link)

🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Child over 1 (including 1 adult): £6.20
▪️Under 1: Free
▪️Additional Adult: Free

🏛 Free Panacea Museum in Bedford 2025


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Price: £0.00

🏡A FREE MUSEUM IN BEDFORD- The Panacea, a beautiful Victorian House.
Discover the amazing story of the unique religious community that created its own Garden of Eden in the centre of Bedford. The museum has beautiful gardens to walk around.

OPEN:
Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)

📖 SOME INTERESTING HISTORY
The Panacea Society was originally called ‘The Community of the Holy Ghost’, and was made up mostly of women. Its leader was Mabel Barltrop – the widow of an English clergyman, and mother of four children– whose followers called her ‘Octavia’.

Octavia. The founder of the Panacea Society.

During the 1920s, followers of the Panacea Society moved to Bedford to live near Octavia. Eventually, the community was able to combine the gardens of several properties to form ‘the campus’ – a private space between the community houses, with a chapel at its centre.

From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

From its beginning, the Panacea Society expected the end of the world. Society members were convinced that God would soon act to bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called ‘the Millennium’.

The Panacea Society was part of a wider religious movement of groups concerned with prophecy. The Panaceans believed that God was speaking to them through Octavia, but her followers did not believe she was the only modern prophet. Rather, they accepted a lineage of seven prophetic voices since the late 1700s – a tradition they called ‘the Visitation’.

🧒 FOR CHILDREN
Children trails, colouring sheets and wooden toys in the activity space in the main museum building 'Castleside'.

FOOD AND DRINK
Tea room serving refreshments, hot & cold snacks with indoor & outdoor seating

🚼 TOILET INFORMATION
Baby changing can be found in a toilet that is big enough to fit a pushchair in

🅿️ PARKING
No parking is available at the Museum, however there is pay and display parking nearby.

♿🅿️ ACCESSIBILITY (Partly accessible)
Accessible info and blue badge holders, click here: https://panaceamuseum.org/visiting/access

CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Tel: 01234 353178
📧 museum@panaceatrust.org

💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre in Bedford


💘 BDC Shakespeare in Love at The Place Theatre.

🗓 MAY 2025 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Tuesday 20 May, 19:30
▪️Wednesday 21 May, 19:30
▪️Thursday 22 May, 19:30
▪️Friday 23 May, 19:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 14:30
▪️Saturday 24 May, 19:30

🎭 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Full Price Adult: £18.00
▪️Full Price - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £18.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen: £16.00
▪️Concession - Senior Citizen - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £16.00
▪️Student / Under 18: £14.00
▪️Student / Under 18 - Wheelchair User & Buddy: £14.00

✅️ BOOK TICKETS VIA THE EVENT LINK.
A £1.50 booking fee per cart is applied to all bookings made online or by telephone. Bookings for Free Tickets do not incur a booking fee.

♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets.
To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.

☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321

🦹‍♀️Superheros Nature Trail at Jordons Mill - Broom


Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00

🦹‍♀️ Calling all young adventurers! Join us this May half-term for a SMASHING day out at Jordans Mill!

▪️Dates:
24th May – 1st June 2025
▪️Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

🔎 EVENT DETAILS
Explore the Mill Gardens, Meadow and Woodland as you uncover the real superheroes of nature—and keep an eye out for a few pesky baddies along the way! Follow clues, complete fun challenges, and solve puzzles across 10 exciting locations.
 
🎟 NO NEED TO BOOK - £4
£4 per child (includes a prize!)
No need to book— just pop into the Mill Shop, grab your trail sheet and let the adventure begin!
   
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe

🎤A hip-hop, eco block party (ages 7-11)


Price: £7.00

🎤 Join underground hip-hop hero Kenny Baraka AKA The Green Man and DJ D’Vo as they work to save the environment one sick track at a time. At Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton.

🕦 TIMES: 11:30am & 2:00pm

▪️AGES: 7-11 Years
Using spoken word, lyrics, visuals & DJ-ing, PLOT17 is an interactive performance for audiences aged 7-12.

🎶 ABOUT:
PLOT17 is a mobile block party travelling the world raising awareness, inspiring action and spreading the message of “making things green”, with a soundtrack guaranteed to make you want to plant a tree and sure to help the seeds grow. 

🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book via the event link.

▪️£6.00 + £1 booking fee for adults & children

(Photo credit: Suzi Corker)

⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025


⛱️ 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
Sold Out

🎶 Slam Dunk Festival 2025 at Hatfield Park


Time: 09:00 - 23:00

🎶 Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025. Returning to Hatfield Park on Saturday 24th May, before heading back to its home in Leeds, Temple Newsam on Sunday 25th May 2025.

▪️AGES:
14+

We’re excited to share with you our first announcement of artists for Slam Dunk Festival 2025, led by A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Electric Callboy and many more!
 
Car parking passes and afterparty tickets are also available online. Please note VIP upgrades need to be purchased as an additional add on.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️General: £135
▪️Final Release: £149
▪️Under 5's: FREE !

🎉 Festival of Inclusion 2025 - Bedford


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🎉 FESTIVAL OF INCLUSION AT RUSSELL PARK IN BEDFORD

▪️DATE: SATURDAY 24TH MAY 2025
▪️TIME: 11AM TO 3PM 
▪️LOCATION: RUSSELL PARK, BEDFORD 

HIGHLIGHTS:
✨️ LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES 
✨️ INCLUSIVE PLAY PARK 
✨️ SENSORY GARDEN 
✨️ CHANGING PLACES TOILET 

ℹ️ INFORMATION 
One in five people in the UK has a neurodevelopmental condition, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or Tourette’s syndrome. These conditions, and a number of others, fall under the umbrella term of neurodiversity. The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project lead by ADHD Foundation is a colourful visualisation of the unique and wonderful talents within our community, representing of all the different minds in Bedford Borough. 

🔎 May's Mythical Maps 2025 - Dunstable Downs


Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £3.00

🔎 Following your success at the Dunstable Downs Spring Tournament, it’s time to train for the next challenge - facing mythical creatures on an exciting adventure! To be ready for the quest in October, this May half-term, you’ll need to sharpen your map reading skills and familiarise yourself with the creatures and tools you’ll encounter along the way.

🗓 2025 MAY HALF TERM DATES
Drop-in 24 May – 1 June 2025 between 10.00am and 5.00pm. 

🤩 HOW TO TAKE PART:

1️⃣ Visit the hub to pick up everything you need!

2️⃣ Use your trail sheet map to locate 10 training stations across Dunstable Downs.

3️⃣ Each station will reveal either a mythical creature or a matching tool that will aid in your future quest

4️⃣ Record your findings in your creature catalogue to complete your training

5️⃣ Once you’ve completed your catalogue, return to the Visitor Hub to claim your prize.

✨️ AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION
For an alternative option, we also have themed sensory bags and spotter sheets that help you enjoy the trail's magic in a more accessible way. If anyone would like to see the trail sheet in advance, or needs more details in order to make their plans, please email us at dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk to request.

💷 COST
▪️£3 per trail. No pre-booking necessary.

💡AN IDEA FROM WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE...
Whatsup Bedfordshire bought a kite from Poundstretcher in Houghton Regis for only £1.99. We had so much fun which extended our day. Another idea on a nice day for is we brought a canvas and paints from the Works in Dunstable  and painted the Downs (well tried to 😂), costing around £6. Don't forget to bring a picnic too! 

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 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/

🎠 Woodside Animal Farm May Half Term 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐐 Join us this May half term 24th May – 1st June 2025 at Woodside Animal Farm in Luton.

Fun activities include:
✨️
Traditional mini fairground rides
✨️Vintage fair games
✨️Funfair Food
✨️Kid Goat cuddling
✨️Tractor rides
✨️Animal cuddling
✨️Indoor and outdoor play

🥪 PICNIC AREAS
We have plenty of picnic benches around the farm, including 3 dedicated undercover picnic areas around the park.

♿️ WHEELCHAIRS
The whole park is accessible for wheelchair users with the exception of the upstairs play area. Wheelchair toilets are located in the car park and central main park.

🅿️ PARKING
All car parking is free. There are designated disabled parking bays.

🎟 TICKETS
Your online ticket price includes a discount of up to 20%! Under 12 months and membership holders are free but must still be booked.

▪️Adult (16+)

Booking your ticket online saves you 20% on the gate admission price.
Price: £12.00

▪️Child (2-15)
Booking your ticket online saves you 20% on the gate admission price.
Price:  £12.00

▪️Tiny Tots’ (12-24 months)
Entrance for tots aged 12-24 months.
Price: £5.00

▪️Disabled visitor (inc 1 adult essential companion)

Booking your ticket online saves you 20% on the gate admission price. This ticket permits 1 disabled visitor and 1 adult essential companion. Please bring along either a blue badge, DLA or PIP letter as proof of eligibility.
Price: £18

🎠 Wicksteed Park May Half Term 2025 (Optional camping)


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🎠 A-MAY-ZING adventures await at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire this May Half-Term 2025! 
Join us from the 24th of May until the 1st of June from 10:30am until 5pm for an action-packed adventure that the whole family can enjoy. 

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a spin on our exciting rides, explore our attractions or play a game on our newly refurbished crazy golf course, Pig ‘n Putt. Come along to experience a day filled with thrills, unforgettable moments and plenty of family fun!

🛝 EXTRA CHARGE
Separate charges apply for Wicky’s Play Factory.
https://wicksteedpark.org/events/may-half-term/
▪️Adult from: £2.00
▪️Child under 1 from: £1.00
▪️Child under 8 from: £6.00

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Our wristbands start from just £22 when booked in advance, giving you unlimited access to over 25 rides and attractions. There are also family tickets available starting from just £56 for a family of 3!

👶 FREE FOR CHILDEN UNDER 0.9M
Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Wicksteed Park for FREE with an accompanying paying adult.

🏕 CAMPING OPTIONS
▪️Affordable Rates: With pitches starting at just £25, enjoy value-packed camping without compromising on the experience.
https://wicksteedpark.org/your-visit/camping-at-wicksteed-park/
▪️Further Information
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org

🦆 PARK WALKS
Our parkland and walking trails are free for everyone to enjoy all year round. Take a leisurely stroll, explore the natural beauty, or relax with a book under the trees. Our open spaces offer something for everyone, providing the perfect setting for peaceful walks and outdoor activities.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
https://wicksteedpark.org/access-statement/

🐶 DOGS
We ask that dogs be kept on a lead at all times and that they wait outside retail and catering outlets.
Play Areas: For the safety and comfort of all our guests, dogs are not permitted in children’s play areas.
Dog Exercising Field: Looking for a place where your dog can run free? Head over to the dog exercising field located above the campsite on the far side of the park. It’s the sole area where dogs can be let off their leads.


❗️PLEASE NOTE
Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. The Garden Wheel will be closed for ongoing maintenance. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.

🅿️ PARKING 
Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply. https://wicksteedpark.org/your-visit/car-park-prices/

🎉 Don’t miss out on this a-MAY-zing half-term, book online NOW. Please check our terms and conditions.

🎪 HOGFEST 2025 - Hogshaw Farm May Half Term 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:30

🦌 Experience the Best of the Buckinghamshire Countryside in a Fun-Filled Farm Park Day Out at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park.

🎉 HOGFEST 2025
Roll up, roll up for a country féte inspired week of family fun on the farm! Visit the Hogshaw Big Top to try your hand at circus skills, enjoy a ride on our miniature train, have at archery & axe throwing, challenge your friends and family to our féte style games and make new animal friends in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 24th May - Sunday 1st June 2025

🐾 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get hands on with our rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas whatever the weather!

☕️ CAFE & SHOP
Our Farm Shop & Café are open to all, so stop by to discover tasty local produce and children’s gifts and enjoy freshly made cakes & pastries.

♿️ 🐶 ACCESSIBILITY/DOGS & MORE INFO
https://hogshawfarm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HFWP_FAQs-Sheet.pdf
You can hire out mobility scooters if you require one. You just need to phone in advance.
☎️ Phone: 01296 670444


🎟 ONLINE TICKET PRICES - ONLINE PRICES SAVE £2 PER TICKET
▪️Adult:
£10.50 - £15.50
▪️Child: (2 - 15): £10.50 - £15.50
▪️Senior Citizen: £9.50 - £14.50
▪️Visitors with disabilities: £9.50 - £14.50
One registered carer goes free of charge
▪️Visitors under 2yrs old: FREE
▪️Groups of 10 or more guests: 10% discount
Must be booked together. Discount
automatically applied at checkout.

💦 Free Leighton Buzzard Splash Park - Parsons Close


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

💦 Leighton Buzzard Parsons Splash Park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground. Don't forget your buckets and spades for the sand pit blankets and towels!

🗓 OPENING TIMES FOR THE SPLASH PARK/ TOILETS & BEACH (SAND PIT)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 4.30pm
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5.00pm


🙋‍♀️ Lots to do for all ages:
⭐Splash Park area
⭐Sandpit
⭐Skate Park
⭐Slides, swings, climbing equipment
⭐Basket Ball area
⭐Two table tennis tables
⭐Pavillion for bands
(And loads more)

🍦THE KIOSK AT THE PARK
A Kiosk selling hot & cold food, ice cream & drinks is open everyday from:
10am untill around 4.30pm in the summer.

💡AN IDEA WHICH HELPS TO KEEP YOUR DAY BUDGET FRIENDLY
Why not take a picnic, the town is just around the corner, with a Morrisons where kids eat free when an adult buys a mains, a Wetherspoons, Poundland, boots, charity shops and lots more!
💥Morrions kids eat free offer:
https://my.morrisons.com/morrisons-cafe/


🎺 SUNDAY BAND AT PARSON’S CLOSE RECREATION GROUND (WEATHER PERMITTING)
Every Sunday at the Band Stand:
▪️ 3pm - 5pm:
▪️ June - September 2025
There will be a band playing at the band stand at the park (weather dependant). Sundays you can enjoy FREE parking, FREE Kids play and FREE relaxing music! A great Sunday for everyone!
https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/music-in-the-park/

🚻🚼♿ TOILETS
Disabled and changing facilities.
(Changing facilities can be accessed using a radar key).

🅿️ PARKING
The closest parking is Duncombe Car Park, 4B Duncombe Dr, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1SD
(Sundays & Bank Holidays are FREE)

🦖 Dino Week at Mead Open Farm - May Half Term 2025


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🦖 Hear the T-Rex's ferocious roar, say hello to our cheeky velociraptor and brave an encounter with our Dilophosaurus’. Throw some shapes at the Dino Disco and cheer on your favourite during the Dino Dash. Take part in our brand-new games show challenge for some mind-warping fun with interactive mysteries and puzzles to solve. Plus, enjoy all the usual fun of the farm including outdoor and indoor adventure play, SkyTrail and rock climbing wall and, of course, meet all our adorable animals and take part in daily activities including Bottle Feeding Lambs.

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️24/05/25 - 01/06/25
▪️10am - 5pm

🎫 INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
✨️
Meet our Dinos
✨️ Dance at the Dino disco
✨️ Cheer on you favourite during the Dino Dash
✨️ Take part in our new game show- prehistoric Time Machine
✨️ Bottle feed adorable lambs
✨️ Explore acres of outdoor adventure play
✨️ Enjoy our huge indoor play
✨️ Meet our adorable animals

♿️ DISABLED VISITOR
Our disabled rate covers a disabled person plus carer, on presentation of a Blue Badge, DLA or PIP letter. Please bring along one of these on the day of your visit.

Mead Open Farm is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and we have good accessibility for our disabled visitors. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@meadopenfarm.co.uk or see our access statement on our website.
We have several disabled toilets across the farm, don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff for help finding them. View our map here.

🎟 TICKETS COST:

All included in your Dino Week ticket. From just £18.35 per person. Book online to save 20% (discount already applied). 

🧚‍♀️Once Upon a Market 2025 - St Neots


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🧚‍♀️ Step into a fairytale-inspired St Neots Farm & Craft Market, where magic fills the air and stories come to life!

To celebrate the newly developed Market Square, we're transforming the market into a land of enchantment—with four magical zones to explore:

WHAT TO EXPECT
🏴‍☠️ Pirate’s Cove – for all things swashbuckling and sea-faring
🔮 Enchanted Realm – home to wizards, witches, and magical mysteries
🏰 Royal Courtyard – where knights, princesses, and medieval marvels rule
🌿 The Fairy Glade – a haven for fairies, woodland creatures, and natural magic

Enjoy fresh produce, handmade gifts, seasonal bakes, and delicious eats, all while meeting enchanting characters and soaking up the vibrant, community-led atmosphere.

ℹ️ ANYONE WANT TO TAKE PART?
We’re calling on:

✨ Traders – new and regular
✨ Community groups
✨ Walkabout acts and performers
✨ Anyone with a magical idea to bring these zones to life!

From spellbinding stalls and themed crafts to character appearances and immersive experiences—if it adds to the fun, we want to hear from you!

Interested in taking part?
www.stneots-tc.gov.uk/council_events/farm-and-craft-market-4/

🎊 Wacky Wonderland in Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard - May 2025


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🎊 Wacky Wonderland in Cheddington May 2025! Get ready for an outrageously fun-filled day at our Wacky Wonderland in Cheddington! Join us for a spectacular event packed with exciting activities, delicious treats, and endless entertainment for the whole family.

ENTRY:
Free Entry for everyone! All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Bring your friends, family, and neighbours!

👀 HERE'S A GLIMPSE OF THE WACKY WONDERS AWAITING YOU:

🎨 Face Painting: Become your favourite characters with our vibrant and imaginative face painting. Unleash your inner superhero or princess!
🏰 Bouncy Castle & Inflatable Helter Skelter: Bounce non-stop on the giant bouncy castle and feel the rush as you slide down the exhilarating inflatable helter skelter.
Crazy Golf: Dare your friends and family to a wacky round of crazy golf.
🎯 Coconut Shy & 🦆 Hook a Duck: Test your aim and win amazing prizes at these classic carnival games. Are you up for the challenge?
Football Shootout: Show off your footie skills and score epic goals at our football shootout. Ready to be the next star striker?
🎮 Games, Tombola & Lucky Dip: Dive into a world of fun with a variety of games, tombola, and lucky dip. Exciting prizes are up for grabs!
🎨 Slime Making & Sand Art: Get messy with gooey slime making and create stunning sand art masterpieces. Perfect for budding artists!
🦉 Hold an Owl Experience: Meet, greet, and hold a majestic owl for an unforgettable close-up encounter. A must for animal lovers!
🍪 Biscuit Decorating: Unleash your creativity and decorate delicious biscuits with fun and colourful designs. Yummy and artistic!
🍭 Candy Floss Workshop: Spin your own candy floss in a rainbow of flavours. A sweet delight that's sure to please!
Variety of Stalls
Explore an array of stalls offering treats, crafts, and unique goodies. Perfect for finding hidden treasures and gifts.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Be captivated all day long with live performances, shows, and interactive activities. Entertainment for all ages!

☕️ Pop-Up Café
Take a breather and relish delicious food and drinks at our pop-up café. Perfect for refueling your fun!

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
♿️ Accessibility: Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
🚼 Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities on-site.
🐶 Pets: Dogs are welcome, but please keep them away from the owls.
🅿️ Parking: Available on-site and on nearby residential streets.

🎊 Join us at Wacky Wonderland for the most exhilarating event of the season! A day filled with laughter, adventure, and endless fun awaits the entire family. Don't miss out!