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📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏛️ Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
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🧁 Cream Tea & Sweet Treats - Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
🌞 We have lots of exciting things planned as well as our usual sessions at Funtivity in Leighton Buzzard and we hope to see you there!
🙋♀️ Miss Rachel (Under 5's only)
▪️Monday 28th July 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
👸 Island Princess, Moana Visit
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🐻 Teddy Bears Picnic (Make your own Teddy Bear and Picnic lunch included!)
▪️Friday 15th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
▪️12pm - 2pm
🧁 Cream Tea and Sweet Treats (One for the adults to enjoy too!)
▪️Thursday 21st August & Saturday 23rd August 2025
▪️2.30pm - 4.30pm
🌞 Summer Tuff Trays (Under 5's only)
▪️Thursday 28th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🎟 BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION
Please see our booking page via the event link for more info on each event and to book.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07863 296087
📧 Email: hello@funtivityplayvillage.co.uk
🙋♀️ Miss Rachel (Under 5's only)
▪️Monday 28th July 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
👸 Island Princess, Moana Visit
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🐻 Teddy Bears Picnic (Make your own Teddy Bear and Picnic lunch included!)
▪️Friday 15th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
▪️12pm - 2pm
🧁 Cream Tea and Sweet Treats (One for the adults to enjoy too!)
▪️Thursday 21st August & Saturday 23rd August 2025
▪️2.30pm - 4.30pm
🌞 Summer Tuff Trays (Under 5's only)
▪️Thursday 28th August 2025
▪️9.30am - 11.30am
🎟 BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION
Please see our booking page via the event link for more info on each event and to book.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07863 296087
📧 Email: hello@funtivityplayvillage.co.uk
🧱 LEGO® Build the Change: Nature-Friendly Habitat Build - Tring Museum (FREE)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🧱 Choose your challenge and be part of the movement to build a better world, one brick at a time.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 13th August
▪️Thursday 19th August
▪️Tuesday 20th August
▪️Wednesday 21st August
▪️Thursday 22nd August
▪️Tuesday 26th August
▪️Wednesday 27th August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🕥 TIMES
▪️10.30am–12.00pm & 14.00pm–15.30pm
🐒 EVENT DETAILS
Design ways to clean up habitats, build safe corridors for animals to travel or create secure places for them to raise their young.
🧱 ABOUT
Build the Change is a LEGO Group Social Impact Program, funded by the LEGO Foundation. It inspires and empowers children around the world to build a more sustainable future through play.
▪️AGES:
Recommended for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🎟 BOOKING ADVISED
During school holidays, it can get quite busy, it is advised to book to guarantee access into the Museum. Book here.
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
This is a free drop in activity. You may have to queue.
🌞 SUMMER HOLIDAY STAY & PLAY SESSIONS IN HENLOW - 2025
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
🌞 We’re opening our forest gates for a very limited number of Stay & Play sessions this summer 2025 in the forest at Henlow Bridge Lakes! These are perfect for families with an adult available to attend and looking for something a little wild and wonderful to do together.
▪️AGES: 4 - 10
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Crafting, cooking, nature and real forest school fun!
Planned activities include:
✨️ Make your own bow and arrow
✨️ Create a training stick
✨️ Try your hand at Nordic weaving
✨️ Cook your own pizza on the fire
✨️ Juggling ball making…and LOADS more!
Food & drink:
Snack & drink included.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️1 Adult + 1 Child: £15.00
▪️AGES: 4 - 10
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 7th August
▪️Thursday 14th August
▪️Thursday 21st August
▪️Thursday 28th August
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Crafting, cooking, nature and real forest school fun!
Planned activities include:
✨️ Make your own bow and arrow
✨️ Create a training stick
✨️ Try your hand at Nordic weaving
✨️ Cook your own pizza on the fire
✨️ Juggling ball making…and LOADS more!
Food & drink:
Snack & drink included.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️1 Adult + 1 Child: £15.00
▪️Additional child: £10.00
▪️Additional Adult: £4.00
▪️Additional Adult: £4.00
ℹ️ BOOKING
Places are very limited, so don’t miss out!
Spread the word with friends and family and join us in the forest, where the magic happens.
BOOK NOW via the event link to avoid disappointment.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION
☎️ Phone: 01462 342050
Places are very limited, so don’t miss out!
Spread the word with friends and family and join us in the forest, where the magic happens.
BOOK NOW via the event link to avoid disappointment.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION
☎️ Phone: 01462 342050
⛱️ Milton Keynes Beach 2025
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 09:30 - 18:00
⛱️ If you’re searching for the best family-friendly summer day out in Milton Keynes, you’re in luck! The Beach at centre:mk inside Middleton Hall (Opposite John Lewis) is back, better than ever, and bringing all the seaside fun to the heart of the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, you won’t want to miss out on this urban beach adventure!
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
✅️ FREE ENTRY!
✅️ RAINY DAY IDEA
✅️ DECK CHAIRS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️8th August – 31st August 2025
▪️Mon-Fri: 9:30am-6pm
▪️Sat: 9am-7pm
▪️Sun:10:30am-6pm
▪️Monday 25th Aug: to 10:30am - 6pm.
🤩 EVERY TUESDAY - PUNCH & JUDY
🤩 EVERY THURSDAY - FACE - PAINTING
⛱️ THINGS TO DO AT THE BEACH
🐚 Build sandcastles and paddle your feet in the sand
🐚 Enjoy classic fairground rides like teacups, trampolines, and mini rollercoasters
🐚 Grab tasty treats – from ice cream and candyfloss to burgers and slushies
🐚 Join free entertainment including live music, games, and kids’ shows
(check the centre:mk events calendar!)
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⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2025
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 28th July until 31st August 2025, 10am until 4pm!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🪣 Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
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👩🍼 Parents & Carers Under 21 Drop in - Bedford
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
👋 Hey Mamas (and parents) under 21!
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Want to meet other young parents who get it?
👩🍼 WHO'S THIS FOR?
Pregnant (22 weeks+) or got little ones under 5? You’re so welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Come hang out at our Young Parents Group.
It’s totally free, super friendly, and made just for you. Every Thursday at Cherry Tree Community Centre in Bedford.
👩🍼 Chat, chill, and make new friends
🎨 Fun stuff to do with your baby or toddler
💬 Advice & support from our lovely team (no judgment here)
☕ Laughs and good vibes only
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📧 Email: familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk.
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Want to meet other young parents who get it?
👩🍼 WHO'S THIS FOR?
Pregnant (22 weeks+) or got little ones under 5? You’re so welcome.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Come hang out at our Young Parents Group.
It’s totally free, super friendly, and made just for you. Every Thursday at Cherry Tree Community Centre in Bedford.
👩🍼 Chat, chill, and make new friends
🎨 Fun stuff to do with your baby or toddler
💬 Advice & support from our lovely team (no judgment here)
☕ Laughs and good vibes only
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
📧 Email: familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk.
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🛡 Historical Nonsense 2025 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (FREE)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛡️ Ready for Historical Nonsense this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre - and it's completely free!
🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
🗓 DATES & TIME:
Drop in anytime between 11am–5pm and dive into hands-on, history-inspired fun for all ages. Untill 28 August 2025.
🤩 FREE ACTIVITIES & DATES
✨️ Tuesday 29 July - Vikings Voyage
Braid a Viking bracelet, create a catapult, make your own longboat.
✨️ Thursday 31 July - WW1 Armistice Arts
Make paper planes, make a pinwheel poppy and create your own medal.
✨️ Tuesday 5 August - Ancient Greece A Grecian Discovery
Make a laurel leaf headband, design a dramatic mask, make an ancient brooch.
✨️ Thursday 7 August - Medieval Mayhem
Create a stained glass window, make your own sword, medieval letters
✨️ Tuesday 12 August - A Tudor Tournament
Design your own knights banner, create your own royal crown, Tudor finger puppet fun.
✨️ Thursday 14 August - Victorious Victorians
Make your own picture spinner, make paper flowers, weave your own flower.
✨️ Tuesday 19 August - Exciting Egyptians
Make an Egyptian collar, create a fan, design your own pharaoh headdress.
✨️ Thursday 21 August - Ancient Celts Boudica's Bash
Design your own Celtic knot, create a tree of life, make a Celtic inspired amulet.
✨️ Tuesday 26 August - The Great Georgian Gala
Make a silhouette picture, colouring in nature themed letters, quill your own picture.
✨️ Thursday 28 August - WW2 Operation Spitfire
Make your own spitfire, create a poppy, design your own paper people.
✅️ FREE - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
☕️ THE GARDEN CAFE
https://www.culturetrust.com/spaces/garden-cafe
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🤸♂️ Free Inflatable Fun - Parkside Recreation, Houghton Regis (Rescheduled for 21st August)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🤸♂️ Get ready to bounce, slide, and laugh out loud!
🤩 ABOUT
Inflatable Fun is coming to Parkside Recreation, Houghton Regis, on 21st August 2025 – another one of our exciting summer events.
It’s packed with excitement for kids (and kids at heart)! With something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
So grab your friends, kick off your shoes, and jump into the fun – you won’t want to miss it!
📍 LOCATION
The park is located behind La Bella Calabria, Houghton Regis.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582708540
📘 Facebook: Houghton Regis Town Council
🤩 ABOUT
Inflatable Fun is coming to Parkside Recreation, Houghton Regis, on 21st August 2025 – another one of our exciting summer events.
It’s packed with excitement for kids (and kids at heart)! With something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
So grab your friends, kick off your shoes, and jump into the fun – you won’t want to miss it!
📍 LOCATION
The park is located behind La Bella Calabria, Houghton Regis.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582708540
📘 Facebook: Houghton Regis Town Council
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🎱 Family Pool Offer - Half Term 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: £7.50
🎱 A Family Pool Offer for one hour for up to 5 people this Summer Half Term 2025 at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
🗓 WHEN?
▪️30th July - 5th September 2025
▪️Monday - Friday
▪️12pm - 5pm
ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
▪️Offer includes up to 5 people with maximum of 2 over 18’s.
▪️Parent/guardian must be present.
▪️£7.50 includes one hour of pool on one pool table for the duration of the booking.
▪️Only available Mondays - Fridays, 12-5pm
🎟 COST: £7.50
🎟 COST: £7.50
☎️ BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE
Must be booked in advance by calling
01525 213537 during opening hours.
🤸♂️ Buckingham Play Days 2025 (FREE)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
🤸♂️ Have a blast on inflatables, play giant games, and try out crafts with the return of our popular free play sessions in Chandos Park, Buckingham.
🧒 AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
🧒 AGES
0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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🏃♂️Healthy Movers in Marston Moretaine (FREE)
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
🌳 Join Us for Healthy Movers at Marston Moretaine Park on Thursday 21st August 2025 this half term!
🏃♂️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a fun way to keep your children active this summer? Come along to our Healthy Movers physical play session—perfect for children aged 0–12 years to get moving, burn off energy, and enjoy the outdoors!
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to book—just drop in and join the fun!
ℹ️ MORE DETAILS
For more info, call 0300 300 8111 or email flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🏃♂️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a fun way to keep your children active this summer? Come along to our Healthy Movers physical play session—perfect for children aged 0–12 years to get moving, burn off energy, and enjoy the outdoors!
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
No need to book—just drop in and join the fun!
ℹ️ MORE DETAILS
For more info, call 0300 300 8111 or email flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🚀 Half a String Presents: Space Chickens - Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:30
🐔 Half a String Presents: Space Chickens
Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park on
Thursday 21st August 2025.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABLE FOR...
Suitable for the whole family, aimed at ages 5+
🕚 SESSION TIMES
11am, 1pm & 3pm
📍MEETING PLACE
Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite the Coffee Lodge)
🚀 EVENT DETAILS
Earth’s unlikely hero: an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve all our planet’s problems. Sounds ridiculous? Not for our heroic hen, who will boldly go where no poultry has gone before. With stunning puppetry and original banjo synth music, this rocket-fuelled madcap adventure is not to be missed.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION
Free but needs to be booked, you can book your session on the website via the event link.
🅿️ Please note: Ampthill Park car park can get busy, so please bear this in mind. Leave in plenty of time and/or walk where possible. If you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, please get in touch by emailing info@fullhouse.org.uk or calling 01525 630783.
*This project is funded by Ampthill Town Council
Outdoor performance at Ampthill Park on
Thursday 21st August 2025.
👨👩👧👧 SUITABLE FOR...
Suitable for the whole family, aimed at ages 5+
🕚 SESSION TIMES
11am, 1pm & 3pm
📍MEETING PLACE
Ampthill Park Performance Area (opposite the Coffee Lodge)
🚀 EVENT DETAILS
Earth’s unlikely hero: an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve all our planet’s problems. Sounds ridiculous? Not for our heroic hen, who will boldly go where no poultry has gone before. With stunning puppetry and original banjo synth music, this rocket-fuelled madcap adventure is not to be missed.
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION
Free but needs to be booked, you can book your session on the website via the event link.
🅿️ Please note: Ampthill Park car park can get busy, so please bear this in mind. Leave in plenty of time and/or walk where possible. If you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, please get in touch by emailing info@fullhouse.org.uk or calling 01525 630783.
*This project is funded by Ampthill Town Council
🎪 Circus - Johnsons of Old Hurst 2025 - Huntingdon
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11:00
🎪 Cirquoise is coming to Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon this August 2025!
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
🗓 2025 CIRCUS DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 14th August - Sunday 31st August
▪️Closed Monday's
▪️Times: 11am, 3pm with additional time of 6pm on Sundays
▪️The show lasts 70 minutes
🎫 CIRCUS TICKET COST - £8.50
(Under 2's are FREE)
💡 WUB TIP - WOWCHER (SAVE MONEY)
You can find tickets for the circus on Wowcher at a discounted price for only £5.00. These tickets are only on certain dates & times.
Available on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August 2025 at 6 PM. Click here for Wowcher tickets.
🦁 ARE THE ZOO TICKETS INCLUDED?
No you will need to purchase zoo tickets when you are there. The costs for these are:
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free
🗓 ZOO OPENING TIMES
▪️TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10 am to 5:30 pm
▪️SUNDAY: 10 am to 4:30 pm
🎟 BOOKING CIRCUS TICKETS
For circus tickets you can purchase them on the website via the event link.
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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.
🎶 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.
🌞 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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⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Friday 22 August 2025
Price: £6.00
⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Friday 22 August 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN TEMPSFORD BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️ Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
