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💦 Soft Launch Bennett's Splash Park, Dunstable - 2026


Time: 12:00 - 14:00

☀️ BIG NEWS! With the gorgeous weather heading our way this week, we’ve decided to run a soft opening of the Bennett's Splash Park starting Tuesday 28 April 2026.

ℹ️ DETAILS
This is a "test run" for us to make sure all our systems are flowing perfectly before the main season kicks off. It’s the perfect chance for you to beat the heat and be the first to dive into the fun!

🗓 April/May 2026 Soft Opening Hours:
▪️Monday 27th April: CLOSED
▪️Tuesday 28th April: 12 noon to 5 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Thursday 30th April: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Friday 1st May: 10 am to 5 pm
▪️Saturday 2nd May: CLOSED
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10 am to 2 pm

🚀 Full Launch:
Starting Monday 4th May 2026, we will officially be open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. 

Grab the sunscreen, pack the towels, and come help us test out the sprays! We can’t wait to see you there. 💦

🎤 Live Music May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 - Danish Camp, Willington


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎉 Come join us this May Bank Holiday 2026! Relaxing days on the river bank at the Danish Camp, Willington, Bedfordshire.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm

🎤 SUNDAY 3RD MAY
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon listening to sounds from different decade with Dave Spencer. Live music (indoor if it's raining)

🛡 MONDAY 4TH MAY
Live music with Zal Ahmed.
Living history with battles and displays at 12pm & 3pm. Special menus, river trips,boat hire and ice cream.
✅️ Boat hire
✅️ Boat trips

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 838709
📱 Mobile: 07368354865
📧 Email: info@danishcamp.co.uk

💦 Free Leighton Buzzard Splash Park 2026 - Parsons Close


Time: 10:00 - 19:30

💦 Leighton Buzzard Parsons Splash Park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground opens from Saturday 2nd May 2026. 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 - 4.00pm
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 7.30pm

🙋‍♀️ 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

🍦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.

🚻🚼♿ TOILETS
Toilets are open daily 10am-4.00pm Monday-Friday and 10am-7:30pm Saturday-Sunday. The changing places toilet (see below) 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)

KEEP UPDATED
Please keep updated for any unexpected closures via the Facebook page.

🏹 Archery Sessions at Eyeworth Village Hall


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

🏹 Join us for some fun and archery at our evening sessions on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30pm at Eyeworth Village Hall.

▪️AGE:
Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.

🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn how to shoot real arrows safely in a fun and friendly atmosphere! If you would like to, you can earn badges as you progress, you can find out about scoring, muscle care, shooting etiquette, shooting with disabilities and you can enjoy lots of
crazy fun shoots too!

🗓 2026 SESSION DATES
▪️Mon, 13 April:   6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 20 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 27 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 4 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 11 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 18 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

🎟 TOTAL COST: £54.00
£9 per session = £54.00. You can book your sessions via the event link.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES 
📧 Email: info@perfectaimarchery.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 079395 540775

💦 Bennett's Splash Park Opens May 2026!


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.

📆 2026 DATES
▪️4th May - 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 Page.

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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.
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🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Open Day - May 2026


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🚜 Looking for a fun and educational day out this Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026? Our museum is packed with over 40 fascinating exhibits that bring history to life! Open rain or shine!

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore everything from historic farm machinery to vintage game consoles, step inside the working Mill Barn, browse The Elliott Shop, and watch the impressive Rack Saw in action!

Take part in hands-on activities like lacemaking, pottery, and a tractor ride to the stunning Pitstone Windmill!

Did you know! - We are run entirely by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers - every visit helps keep history alive!

🛍️ Craft & Trade Stalls in the Great Barn
🎶 Live entertainment
🍰 Refreshments available all day

🚘 CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Free entry for drivers & one passenger of displayed vehicles. Just turn up.

🚜 TRACTOR RIDES (Bring cash):
▪️Adults: £1.00
▪️Kids: 50p
▪️Under 5: Free

🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking in the Orchards. Blue badge parking is available.

ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair-accessible facilities and disabled toilet amenities. Some areas may be on uneven ground and grassed areas.

🎟 TICKET COST - AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
▪️Adults: £11
▪️Concessions (65+): £9
▪️Children (5-16): £4.50
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Carers of disabled visitors: Free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@pitstonemuseum.co.uk

🎶🦆The Big Duck Race & Foam Party - Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:00

🦆The Big Duck Race will be held at Furzton Lake on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026 along with a Minecraft Mascot visiting with a foam party - expect to get your kids messy!

🕛 TIMES:
▪️Starts at 12pm
▪️Duck Race at 1pm
▪️Foam party 12pm -1pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️
Outside Music
✨️ Outside childrens games
✨️ Find the mini ducks
✨️ Hook a duck
✨️ Craft stalls

📢 STALLS HOLDERS WANTED
We’re looking for traders to join our Furzton Lakes Big Duck Race event! Perfect for crafts, gifts & more! Message on the Facebook page to secure your spot!

ℹ️ FURZTON LAKE HUNGRY HORSE PUB
To view the menu or book a table, you can check out their website here.

☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
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🎉 Leighton Buzzard May Day Fayre 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎉 The May Day Fayre has traditionally been one of the biggest single-day events of its kind in Bedfordshire, and 2026 promises a brilliant mix of returning favourites and exciting new attractions.

Please do come along and support the event, enjoy the wide range of entertainment in both Parsons Close and the High Street in Leighton Buzzard on Monday 4th May 2026.

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Pulfords School with the May Pole Rotary. Expect a lively day packed with stalls, performances, family entertainment and fairground fun across the town centre. In Church Square and along the High Street, thrill seekers can enjoy rides for all ages, while dodgems will be waiting in the park too.

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 09:30 - 14:00

🚘 Redbourn car boot sale is located at the Herts Showground open this Monday 4th May 2026 Bank Holiday (weather permitting).

🛍 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 8am 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”.

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days. Dogs must be on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
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🎠 Bank Holiday Fun Day 2026 - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade


Time: 12:00 - 19:00

Join us for our famous funday at the King's Reach in Biggleswade on Monday 4th May 2026.

🎠 EVENT DETAILS
Free Bouncy castles and merry go round with A.T. Amusements & garden games.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC
✨️ 2.30pm -4.30pm Lawrence Hill
✨️ 5pm -7pm Indie Forde

Please keep your fingers crossed for a sunny day!!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 667000
🌐 Website: Kings Reach

🚂 Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Fun Day 2026


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂 Join Buckinghamshire Railway Centre for Monday Fun Day, happening on Monday 4th May 2026, 10.30am - 17.00pm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Enjoy unlimited steam train rides, children’s activities with Tooting Tots and Cha Char Chimps, and plenty of space to explore across our 25-acre site!

🛤 MINIATURE TRAIN RIDES
We also have miniature ride-on trains which are run by our sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this per person – under 3s are free.)

☕️ MUSEUM & CAFE
With the museum, café and gift shop all open too, it’s the perfect relaxed family day out.

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome everywhere on site and in the train.
Restrictions do apply in the cafeteria serving area.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The site is fully accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. There are disabled toilets within the museum, miniature railway and Rewley Road visitor centre.

Train rides are available when we are running our MK1 carriages from Platform 4 withing the brake van. Other carriages are inaccessible for wheelchairs so please do contact us before visiting to check what will be running. Please call 01296 655720 for more information.

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE - £44.50
Family tickets are available, check prices and purchase tickets via the event link.
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🎤🛡 Live Music & Viking Invasion May Bank Holiday 2026 - Danish Camp, Willington


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎉 Come join us this May Bank Holiday 2026! Relaxing days on the river bank at the Danish Camp, Willington, Bedfordshire.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm

🎤 SUNDAY 3RD MAY
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon listening to sounds from different decade with Dave Spencer. Live music (indoor if it's raining)

🛡 MONDAY 4TH MAY
Live music with Zal Ahmed.
Living history with battles and displays at 12pm & 3pm. Special menus, river trips, boat hire and ice cream.
✅️ Boat hire
✅️ Boat trips

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 838709
📱 Mobile: 07368354865
📧 Email: info@danishcamp.co.uk

💦 Free Leighton Buzzard Splash Park 2026 - Parsons Close


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

💦 Leighton Buzzard Parsons Splash Park at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground opens Saturday 2nd May 2026. 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 - 4.00pm
▪️Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 7.30pm

🙋‍♀️ 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

🍦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.

🚻🚼♿ TOILETS
Toilets are open daily 10am-4.00pm Monday-Friday and 10am-7:30pm Saturday-Sunday. The changing places toilet (see below) 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)

KEEP UPDATED
Please keep updated for any unexpected closures via the Facebook page.

🌺 The Walled Garden Open Day 2026


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2026, we open the doors of the Walled Garden, Luton and welcome visitors to our unique Capability Brown designed walled garden and its unique service buildings.

🌹 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

🏍 Wednesday Bike Night - Amici Coffee, Sandy


Time: 18:00 - 21:00

🏍 Wednesday Bike Night is back at Amici Coffee, Sandy - and it’s set to be another cracking evening for local riders. Free entry!

ℹ️ ABOUT
Held at Alicia's Coffee, Girtford Bridge, Sandy, popular midweek bike meets bring together bikes, burgers, coffee and a great crowd from 6pm to 9pm. Whether you’re riding in, meeting mates, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Theme nights throughout the season
▪️ BBQ favourites and a dedicated biker menu
▪️ Burgers, coffee and more from Amici Coffee
▪️ A casual, friendly atmosphere for riders and visitors alike

🅿️ PARKING
Additional parking is available next door at the car wash, making it even easier to pop along and join the meet.

✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Amici’s bike nights are known for their welcoming vibe and lively turnout. It’s a relaxed evening for the biking community, with a clear expectation that everyone behaves respectfully — no antisocial behaviour.

So if you’re looking for a Bedfordshire bike meet with good food, good coffee and plenty of bikes to admire, Amici in Sandy is well worth adding to your Wednesday night plans.

☕ Coffee & Stories with Museum Friends - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Join MacIntyre, St Albans Museums' 'Community in Residence' for 2026, for a friendly monthly drop-in session.

🗓 2026 THEMES & DATES

▪️Time: Thursdays 11:00 to 12:30
▪️Price: Free – Just drop in!

🚌 5th March: Transport
🛍 2th April: Shops And Shopping
🏏 7th May: Sports And Games
🌸 4th June: Glorious Gardens

WHAT TO EXPECT
To kick off a year of collaboration, everyone is invited to these welcoming gatherings. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hot drink, meet new people, and discover the stories behind the museum's fascinating collection.

 These sessions are all about community and conversation. There will be tea and biscuits, friendly faces, and a unique insight into museum objects. Each month focuses on a different theme, sparking memories and interesting chats.

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and company—we would love to meet you!

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ ABOUT THE ORGANISER
MacIntyre - Providing Support...Your Way
MacIntyre is a registered charity (Number 250840) dedicated to providing support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS

😋 Street Food Monthly, Hitchin - 2026


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎉 Hitchin Street Food Monthly is BACK for 2026! Taking place at Riverside, Hitchin the first of seven dates across 2026 will take place in April with the last set for October 2026.

✍️ TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Want to be part of our 10th year at Hitchin Street Food Monthly??

🌯 STREET FOOD TRADERS
Serving up bold, brilliant, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it food? Apply here:

🧀 ARTISAN MARKET TRADERS
Got a craft or product you'd love to show off? Think gifts, sauces, breads, butchery, woodwork, treats, and more. Apply here:

We’re proud to champion incredible independents and create a proper community atmosphere - great food, great people, great vibes. If you’ve got an outstanding product and a brilliant attitude, we want to hear from you.

🗓 HITCHIN STREET FOOD 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 16th April 
▪️Thursday 7th May 
▪️Thursday 4th June 
▪️Thursday 2nd July 
▪️Thursday 6th August 
▪️Thursday 3rd September 
▪️Thursday 1st October 

🌳 Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes


Time: 09:30 - 11:20 Price: £3.00

🌳 Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers. It supports their development, stimulates their senses, improves creativity, and boosts immunity.

👶 AGE: Under 5's

🗓 DAY & TIME
▪️
Thursday's
▪️
9:30am - 10:20am & 10:30am - 11:20am

Our Outdoor Learning Team runs Tree Tots, a weekly 50-minute nature play session that enables you and your little ones to join in all kinds of outdoor fun alongside other children, parents and carers.

👩‍🍳 WHAT TO EXPECT
Tree Tots offers a range of seasonal activities designed just for under-5s. You’ll get to join in all kinds of fun things that connect you and your little one with nature – from ‘cooking’ in mud kitchens, balancing on ropes and swinging in hammocks to playing with water, exploring the woods and collecting natural treasure.

📍WHERE IT TAKES PLACE
Taking place in a dedicated area of Howe Park Wood every Thursday.

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Tree Tots takes place in all weathers (unless it’s very extreme) because we believe that children should have the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors – whether that’s rain, wind, sun or snow. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

🎟 TICKETS:
Sessions cost £3 for the first child and £1 for additional children. Maximum 3 children per adult. No booking is required for accompanying adults. You can book via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@theparkstrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01908 233600

🖍 Sunday Crafternoons 2026 (under 12) - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

😀 Free Sunday Crafternoons at The Higgins in Bedford.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️Sunday 15 March
▪️Sunday 12 April
▪️Sunday 10 May
▪️Sunday 28 June
▪️Sunday 27 September

🖍 Free Drop-In, no need to book, 2-4pm
Crafternoons are a free, monthly creative activity sessions for families to have a go at 'making' together and enjoy the chance to get creative. All resources are provided. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that space is limited and there may be a wait to start.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office: 01234 718044 

🏹 Archery Sessions at Eyeworth Village Hall


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

🏹 Join us for some fun and archery at our evening sessions on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30pm at Eyeworth Village Hall.

▪️AGE:
Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.

🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn how to shoot real arrows safely in a fun and friendly atmosphere! If you would like to, you can earn badges as you progress, you can find out about scoring, muscle care, shooting etiquette, shooting with disabilities and you can enjoy lots of
crazy fun shoots too!

🗓 2026 SESSION DATES
▪️Mon, 13 April:   6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 20 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 27 April: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 4 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 11 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
▪️Mon, 18 May: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

🎟 TOTAL COST: £54.00
£9 per session = £54.00. You can book your sessions via the event link.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES 
📧 Email: info@perfectaimarchery.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 079395 540775

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