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🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Opening Day 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
💚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £8
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
😌 Mind Body & Spirit Fair at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🔮 WHAT TO EXPECT
We will have a Tarot readings or the chance to try some reiki healing and there will be crystals and candles plus lots of lovely gift ideas from local businesses.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking on site
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
🗓 2025 MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIR DATES:
▪️Sunday 11th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday 10th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
▪️Sunday 9th November
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Cost Standard: £35.00
To book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/mind-body-spirit-fair-booking-2025/
🎶 Madness at the Manor with Norman Jay MBE, Don Letts & more at Tofte Manor, Sharnbrook
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
Experience a live performance packed with classic hits like “Our House,” “It Must Be Love,” “Baggy Trousers,” “One Step Beyond,” and “House of Fun,” as well as exciting new material from their latest record. Hailed for their iconic hits and lively performances, Madness will bring their signature energy and timeless sound to a venue that effortlessly blends history, charm and magic.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨Live bands & DJ's
✨Acts covering; ska, reggae, dub, garage, jungle and more
✨Serene 17th-century Tofte Manor surrounded by woodlands.
✨Opportunity to explore two unique labyrinths.
✨Delicious craft food & drink from hand-picked vendors
✨Spatial Installations
🔞 AGES: 18+ event only
🎟 TICKET PRICES: (including booking fees)
▪️Final Release (pre-2pm entry): £62.60
▪️3rd Release (pre-5pm entry): £79.70
▪️Final Release (pre-5pm entry): £82.50
▪️Final Release (entry anytime): £85.30
▪️Group (3 people pre-2pm entry): £150
▪️Final Release VIP: £169.50
▪️Group (3 people pre-5pm entry): £180
💛 VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:
Queue jump, Separate posh loos in VIP area, A VIP bar with premium drinks, A designated VIP village with tables, chairs and other chill out space.
🅿️ CAR PARKING: £11.50
Car parking needs to be booked on the website via the event link. Subject to availability.
🚌 SHUTTLE BUS FROM BEDFORD
Return Bedford Station Shuttle Bus. Buses run all day & leave from the car park at Bedford train station. £11.50pp.
🚕 TAXI?
Taxi: Drop-off point postcode: MK44 1LA - A1 Cars are our official taxi partner. Call 01234 800800, reference "Tofte Manor Festival" when booking.
🛎 NEED A HOTEL?
There is no accommodation at Tofte Manor - this is a day festival.
🤸♂️ KJ Fundays Wristband Fair 2025 - Thurleigh
Time: 10:00 - 16:15 Price: £6.99
▪️AGES: 12 & under
🎟 PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️£6.99 per child for a 2 hr session of unlimited fun!
▪️Adults free!
🏰 INFLATABLE SESSION TIMES:
▪️10:00am - 12:00pm
▪️12:10pm - 14:10pm
▪️14:15pm - 16:15pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Inflatables
⭐️ Beat the goalies
⭐️ Children’s rides
🦆 EXTRA GAMES TO PLAY
✨️ Hook a duck
✨️ Hook a bag
✨️ Striker & beanbag toss!
🍦FOOD & DRINK
There will be an ice cream van coming!
Drinks available to purchase from the bar!
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Contact KJ Fundays through Facebook page via the event link for any queries.
☎️ Contact number: 07757267114
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get a sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
🦢 Emberton Park 60th Birthday Celebrations 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 12th July
▪️Sunday 13th July
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Live music
✨️ Food
✨️ Wildlife displays
✨️ Craft stalls
✨️ A Falconry display
✨️ Battle reenactments
✨️ A 60s-themed fun fair
🤹♂️ CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Great Gappo Juggling Workshop
Juggling, Magic, Fun Shows, Circus Workshop, Balloon Modelling, Puppets, and more!
12th & 13th - All day - Stall 20
🎪 EMMETT'S FUNFAIR
The funfair will feature a variety of Swing Boats, Hook-a-Duck, and Teacups.
12th & 13th - All day - Stall 25
🕚 TIMES
⭐️ Bands will play from 11am - 4pm.
⭐️ Cavalry display is on the 12th, with two displays at 12pm and 2pm. (Saturday)
⭐️ Falconry display is on 13th, with displays at 12pm and 2pm. (Sunday)
⭐️.Wildlife walks throughout the day.
🦢 MK SWAN RESCUE
MK Swan Rescue will be there across both days – come and say hello, learn more about our rescue work, and find out how you can get involved.
🎟 BOOK FREE ACTIVITIES
▪️Saturday: Nature Theme Arts & Crafts,
ages 0 - 14
▪️Sunday: Risky Van, ages 0 - 14
Book here
🅿️ PARKING CHARGES
▪️£5.50 vehicle entrance fee.
▪️Blue Badge holders - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 711575
📧 Email: emberton.park@miltonkeynes.gov.uk
☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Market Cross, Dunstable
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🇬🇧 Veterans Drop-In - North End Social Club in Bedford
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Time: 12:30 - 14:00
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
☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Market Cross, Dunstable
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/
🖌🥂 Sip & Paint at Cod & Waffle in Leighton Buzzard
Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Price: £22.50
🖼 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
🚘 Classics at The Compasses 2025 - Greenfield
Time: 18:00
🏍 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
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌹 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
🛍 Sip & Shop Market / Artisan Afternoon at The Old Red Lion, Houghton Regis
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Whether you're searching for the perfect handcrafted gift or just want to treat yourself.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
☕️ Fancy a treat?
🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🗓 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)
😋 Flitton Food Fest 2025!
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Amazing food
⭐️ The bar will be open too!!
⭐️ Music once again by Matty Ram & DJ Carly plus Special Guest!!
🤩 Free entry for all!!
🎤 Ed Sheeran tribute night at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
Time: 19:00 - 22:30
🕖 TIMES:
▪️Doors open: 7pm
▪️Show Starts: 8pm (with a 15-minute interval)
▪️Food available: 7pm - 8pm.
▪️Bar available: 7pm - 10pm
(Proof of ID may be required. Under 18s are committing an offence if they attempt to
ℹ️ ABOUT
Since 2015 Daniel has been lucky to take this show to over 12 countries and counting. Performing live with the loop pedal and signature guitars, we believe this show is as good as it gets if you are a fan of the multi award winning artist!
Featuring greatest hits like Castle on the Hill, The A-Team, Shape of You, Bad Habits, and many more... this is an event no Ed Sheeran fan should miss!
🎟 TICKET PRICES: £18
🪑 GROUP BOOKINGS
A table is reserved for each booking. For group seating, please email us at info@marstonvale.org if tickets were booked separately.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges do not apply for this event
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS:
If you have any questions about this event, please call 01234 767037 or events@marstonvale.org.
🎧 Live DJ - The Chequers, Houghton Regis
Time: 20:00 - 00:00
Keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
▪️AGE: Over 18's Only!
😋 HUNGRY?
The Hungry Horse always has some great food and drinks offers, food is served untill 9pm. Click here to view the website.
CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01582 865970
