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⚙️ Stotfold Watermill Opening Day 2026 - Free Entry
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 9th-10th May and 10th-11th October 2026.
📖 HISTORY
Nobody is certain of the exact date, but it is likely that a watermill has stood on the site of the current Stotfold Mill beside the River Ivel for over a thousand years and it is certainly one of the oldest recorded buildings in the town. The first written evidence is the mention of four mills in Stotfold in the Domesday book of 1086. One of those four was the currently-named Stotfold Mill.
🕛 TIMES:
▪️Shop and Tea Room: 12:30 - 5:00pm
▪️Last orders for the Tea Room: 4.00pm
▪️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️Car Park: from 10.00am to 7.00pm (or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
🗓 2026 FREE OPENING DAYS:
▪️Sunday 12th April
▪️Sunday 26th April
▪️Sunday 17th May
▪️Sunday 31st May
▪️Sunday 14th June
▪️Sunday 28th June
▪️Sunday 5th July
▪️Sunday 26th July
▪️Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
▪️Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
▪️Sunday 25th October
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🛡 Living History Festival 2026 - Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 11pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 11pm - 5pm
EVENT DETAILS
Explore authentic encampments, enjoy live demonstrations, music and family activities, then discover the beauty of Stockwood’s walled gardens too. There’s plenty to see and experience throughout the weekend!
👑 Meet historical characters, including:
Roman soldiers - Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn - Medieval knights - Georgian coffee house characters - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Napoleonic soldiers - First World War stories and more.
🎟 TICKET COST (Including booking fee):
▪️Child: £9.00
▪️Adult: £9.00
▪️Family of 4: £34.00
🌶 Waddesdon Chill Fest 2026 (National Trust)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th September: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 6th September: 10am - 5pm
✨️ ABOUT
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
✨️ HIGHLIGHTS
Grounds Admission
Access to the Chilli Fest event
Food market
Live music
Drinks bar
Family entertainment
Chilli eating competition
✨️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
Grounds Admission
🚫 NOT INCLUDED - Charges apply
▪️Shuttle bus tickets
ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Blue Badge and limited mobility parking is provided in the visitor car park. Wheelchairs are available to use on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except in the Aviary. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site. Please note that local resident tickets apply to the villages on Waddesdon, Winchendon and Westcott only. Proof of residence with photo ID is required at the point of admission.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️From Free - £20
🛩 Chiltern Scale Model Show 2026 - Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎨 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW...
Also traders will be there selling new and old model kits, plus paints, tools, books etc as well as Pokemon collectables.
Free parking, refreshments and bar
Tombola with proceeds to Models for Heroes.
💷 ENTRY COST
▪️Adults: £5.00
▪️Senior Citizens: £4.00
▪️Children under 16: £1.00
🇬🇧 1940's Weekend 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
ℹ️ ABOUT
▪️Meet the re-enactors – Discover how people lived and worked during the Second World War with GI 44/45 Living History Americans, the 693 RAF Group and Oxford Home Guard Group.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the 1940s throughout the weekend.
Take a break in our Vintage Tea Room, where you can enjoy a traditional brew and a slice of cake while soaking up the atmosphere.
🏛 MAKE THE DAY OF IT...
Alongside all the special 1940s Weekend activities, you can explore the rest of Milton Keynes Museum, with our usual galleries, historic buildings and attractions open throughout the weekend.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Check for ticket prices via the event link.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Pre-book your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day. No pre-booking is required for annual ticket holders.
♿️ Accessibility
ℹ️ FAQ's
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
👕 £1 Sale - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Price: £1.00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2.30pm
▪️Fridays: 10:00am - 12.30pm
▪️(Bank Holiday Monday Closed)
ℹ️ DETAILS
Grab yourself a bargain at our preloved clothes shop, Déjà Vu. We have rails full of men's and women's summer fashions for £1 including:
👗 Clothes
👠 Shoes
👜 Bags
Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or find a hidden gem, there's something for everyone - all while supporting a great cause.
And don’t forget we accept good quality donations, too. You can park right outside the Centre and drop off your items.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the facebook page incase stock runs out before 11/09/26.
🎪 Barnum - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 19:30 - 21:45
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 8+ Strictly no under 3s.
⏰️ RUN TIME
▪️ 2 hours 10 minutes including interval
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 8th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 9th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 10th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 11th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 12th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🎪 MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) takes centre stage as legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, this spectacular production features an extraordinary ensemble of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.
From ambitious dreams to breathtaking risks, Barnum’s story unfolds in a whirlwind of imagination, showbiz and larger-than-life entertainment. Audiences can expect delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.
🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Barnum first wowed UK audiences at the London Palladium, where Michael Crawford famously took to the tightrope night after night. Now Matt Rawle follows in those footsteps - and on to the wire - in a production bursting with theatrical flair.
Come follow the band with glorious music by multi-award winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble, featuring classic songs including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY
This show includes smoke, haze, gunshots, fire, loud noises, flashing lights, darkness, balloons and clowns, and depicts racism, slavery, and exploitation of human and animal performers in the 19th-century entertainment industry.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £15.60
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399 & Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
👕 £1 Sale - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Price: £1.00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2.30pm
▪️Fridays: 10:00am - 12.30pm
▪️(Bank Holiday Monday Closed)
ℹ️ DETAILS
Grab yourself a bargain at our preloved clothes shop, Déjà Vu. We have rails full of men's and women's summer fashions for £1 including:
👗 Clothes
👠 Shoes
👜 Bags
Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or find a hidden gem, there's something for everyone - all while supporting a great cause.
And don’t forget we accept good quality donations, too. You can park right outside the Centre and drop off your items.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the facebook page incase stock runs out before 11/09/26.
🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026
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
ℹ️ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
This is our second year partnering with both the RHS and Historic Houses and entrance with proof of membership is FREE to the cardholder. Season tickets, which are incredible value, are £20 and are available from the entrance kiosk.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 721443
📧 Email: office@lutonhooestate.co.uk
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🚘 Monthly Classic Car Show 2026 - Leighton Buzzard Rugby Football Club
Time: 18:30
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Whether you’re bringing along your pride and joy or just popping down for a browse, it’s a great midweek meet with a friendly local atmosphere.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 13th May
▪️Wednesday 10th June
▪️Wednesday 22nd July
▪️Wednesday 12th August
▪️Wednesday 9th September
▪️Wednesday 7th October
🕡 6.30PM START TIMES
Gives most people enough time to get home from work and head on down, making this a perfect evening meet for locals and visitors alike.
🍔 HOT FOOD, LICENSED BAR, ICE CREAM VAN
Providing meets are popular, hot food will be available on the nights. The bar is always open and the ice cream van does the rounds, so there’s plenty to keep everyone happy while you enjoy the cars.
✅️ PLENTY OF PARKING
This means the event can welcome vehicles of all shapes and sizes 👀 so expect a great mix on the night.
🐕 FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome, providing pets are kept off the pitches/grass and are cleaned up after.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 371322
👕 £1 Sale - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Price: £1.00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2.30pm
▪️Fridays: 10:00am - 12.30pm
▪️(Bank Holiday Monday Closed)
ℹ️ DETAILS
Grab yourself a bargain at our preloved clothes shop, Déjà Vu. We have rails full of men's and women's summer fashions for £1 including:
👗 Clothes
👠 Shoes
👜 Bags
Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or find a hidden gem, there's something for everyone - all while supporting a great cause.
And don’t forget we accept good quality donations, too. You can park right outside the Centre and drop off your items.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the facebook page incase stock runs out before 11/09/26.
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
🎪 Barnum - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30 - 21:45
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 8+ Strictly no under 3s.
⏰️ RUN TIME
▪️ 2 hours 10 minutes including interval
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 8th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 9th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 10th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 11th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 12th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🎪 MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) takes centre stage as legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, this spectacular production features an extraordinary ensemble of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.
From ambitious dreams to breathtaking risks, Barnum’s story unfolds in a whirlwind of imagination, showbiz and larger-than-life entertainment. Audiences can expect delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.
🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Barnum first wowed UK audiences at the London Palladium, where Michael Crawford famously took to the tightrope night after night. Now Matt Rawle follows in those footsteps - and on to the wire - in a production bursting with theatrical flair.
Come follow the band with glorious music by multi-award winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble, featuring classic songs including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY
This show includes smoke, haze, gunshots, fire, loud noises, flashing lights, darkness, balloons and clowns, and depicts racism, slavery, and exploitation of human and animal performers in the 19th-century entertainment industry.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £15.60
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399 & Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
📖☕️ Tea Time Tales 2026 - Grove House, Dunstable
Time: 14:30 - 16:00 Price: £6.00
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Organised by the Dunstable Town Guides, each session offers fascinating stories and lively conversation, all served with a warm cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments.
Come along, relax, and enjoy an afternoon filled with tales, tea, and friendship.
📍LOCATION
Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF
🎟 BOOKING - £6.00
Call Priory House on 01582 891420 if you experience any issues with booking tickets online, they can book tickets for on your behalf.
▪️10 September - Bedford from Victoria to WW2, by Bob Ricketts
▪️24 September - Dunstable's Augustinian Priory 1120 to 1540, by Hugh Garrod
▪️8 October - Tigers to the Taj Mahal, Adventures in India, by Wilf Powell
▪️22 October - Red Cloud’s War how the West was lost, by Andy Gibbs
▪️5 November - What did the parrot say? The first world currency, by Trevor Owens
▪️19 November - The Skylon at the 1951 Festival of Britain, by Stephen Williams
▪️3 December - The Fishing Fleet -by Jean Yates
▪️17 December - ‘Oh yes it is, oh no it isn’t’ a History of the Pantomime by Ann Ledger
👕 £1 Sale - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Price: £1.00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2.30pm
▪️Fridays: 10:00am - 12.30pm
▪️(Bank Holiday Monday Closed)
ℹ️ DETAILS
Grab yourself a bargain at our preloved clothes shop, Déjà Vu. We have rails full of men's and women's summer fashions for £1 including:
👗 Clothes
👠 Shoes
👜 Bags
Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or find a hidden gem, there's something for everyone - all while supporting a great cause.
And don’t forget we accept good quality donations, too. You can park right outside the Centre and drop off your items.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the facebook page incase stock runs out before 11/09/26.
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
🎪 Barnum - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30 - 21:45
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 8+ Strictly no under 3s.
⏰️ RUN TIME
▪️ 2 hours 10 minutes including interval
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 8th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 9th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 10th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Friday 11th Sept: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 12th Sept: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
🎪 MATT RAWLE STARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) takes centre stage as legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, this spectacular production features an extraordinary ensemble of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.
From ambitious dreams to breathtaking risks, Barnum’s story unfolds in a whirlwind of imagination, showbiz and larger-than-life entertainment. Audiences can expect delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.
🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Barnum first wowed UK audiences at the London Palladium, where Michael Crawford famously took to the tightrope night after night. Now Matt Rawle follows in those footsteps - and on to the wire - in a production bursting with theatrical flair.
Come follow the band with glorious music by multi-award winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble, featuring classic songs including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY
This show includes smoke, haze, gunshots, fire, loud noises, flashing lights, darkness, balloons and clowns, and depicts racism, slavery, and exploitation of human and animal performers in the 19th-century entertainment industry.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £15.60
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399 & Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
👕 £1 Sale - Bedford MS Therapy Centre, September 2026
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Price: £1.00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2.30pm
▪️Fridays: 10:00am - 12.30pm
▪️(Bank Holiday Monday Closed)
ℹ️ DETAILS
Grab yourself a bargain at our preloved clothes shop, Déjà Vu. We have rails full of men's and women's summer fashions for £1 including:
👗 Clothes
👠 Shoes
👜 Bags
Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or find a hidden gem, there's something for everyone - all while supporting a great cause.
And don’t forget we accept good quality donations, too. You can park right outside the Centre and drop off your items.
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated on the facebook page incase stock runs out before 11/09/26.
🐐 Hogshaw Farm Tickets Only £6!
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚫 CLOSED DATES
▪️Monday 6 September 2026
▪️Tuesday 7 September 2026
▪️OPENING TIMES: 10am-5pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £6.00
All tickets are £6 from 1st-13th September 2026. Toddler tickets are just £3!
Book tickets via the event link
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Take a look at Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook post to get an idea of what to expect.
