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🎉 Summertime Live Northampton 2026 - Delapre Abbey
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 14:00 - 22:30
🤩 TINIE TEMPAH joins us for Summertime Live at Delapre Abbey, Northamptonshire on Saturday 18th July 2026. Performing hits like ‘Pass out’, ‘Frisky’, ‘Miami 2 Ibiza’ to name just a few
WILKINSON heads up the Big Top! The Drum & Bass heavyweight is set to bring us an unmissable set
🗓️ Saturday 18th July at Delapré Abbey
🎧4 Stages of DJs & Music
💃Live entertainers
🥂Street Food & Bars
🌴VIP Garden
💨Shisha Bar
🎡Funfair attractions ...And more..!
❓️FAQ's
ℹ️ PLAN YOUR DAY
🎟 TICKET COST:
Check the event link for ticket cost.
WILKINSON heads up the Big Top! The Drum & Bass heavyweight is set to bring us an unmissable set
🗓️ Saturday 18th July at Delapré Abbey
🎧4 Stages of DJs & Music
💃Live entertainers
🥂Street Food & Bars
🌴VIP Garden
💨Shisha Bar
🎡Funfair attractions ...And more..!
❓️FAQ's
ℹ️ PLAN YOUR DAY
🎟 TICKET COST:
Check the event link for ticket cost.
⚽️ Summer Games Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🌞 Ready for a summer adventure?
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
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🛶 Bedford River Festival 2026
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 22:30
🎉 Bedford River Festival is a fantastic free event with so much on offer across the weekend for the whole family, with multiple music and performance stages, dragon boat races, raft races, food & drink, dedicated Sports and Family Villages, the Green Earth Lounge, arts & crafts, food & drink, water sports, funfair, Festival of Motoring and so much more!
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July: 10am - 10.30pm
▪️Sunday 19th July: 10am - 8pm
🌟 ILLUMINATED BOAT LIGHT PARADE: ▪️Saturday 18th July: Approx 9pm
🎶 SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Song Squad
1:00pm - Chloë Wilson
2:00pm - Dois Padres
3:00pm - Gemma Rogers
4:00pm - Not A Band
5:30pm - Sambroso Allstars
7:10pm - The Beat ft. Rankin Junior
9:00pm.- The Rave Returns - The Drum & Bass Band
🚣♀️ SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️2pm-2:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️4pm-4:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️9:00pm (approximately)- Illuminated Boat Light Parade
🎶 SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Bedford Rock Choir
1:00pm - The Greensands
2:00pm - Bold As Love
3:15pm - The Ouse Valley Singles Club
4:55pm - Laid Blak
6:30pm - Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno
🚣♀️ SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️12:00pm - Stand Up Paddleboard Race
▪️1:00pm-1:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️1:30pm-2:00pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️2:45pm-3:00pm - Raft Race Heat 1
▪️3:00pm-3:15pm - Raft Race Heat 2
▪️3:30pm-3:45pm - Raft Race Final
WHAT TO EXPECT ALL WEEKEND
🍔 Food & Drink Options
(Vegan & Gluten free available)
🎷 Bands on the Bridge
🚘 Bedford Festival of Motoring and Bedford Music Service Stage
🎶 Mill Meadows and Community Stage
🧘♀️ Green Earth Village and The Embankment
🚣♂️ River activities
🎉 Russell Park & Main Stage
👨👩👦 St Mary’s Gardens, Family Island including SEND
💦 Sports Island and Water Sports Arena
🅿️♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There will be a designated car park available for blue badge holders only off Longholme Way/Cardington Road roundabout. The postcode is MK42 0BX, and in St Marys Car Park (in between Borough Hall and Bedford College) Cauldwell Street (MK42 9AP). A blue badge will be required.
❓️FAQ'S
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July: 10am - 10.30pm
▪️Sunday 19th July: 10am - 8pm
🌟 ILLUMINATED BOAT LIGHT PARADE: ▪️Saturday 18th July: Approx 9pm
🎶 SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Song Squad
1:00pm - Chloë Wilson
2:00pm - Dois Padres
3:00pm - Gemma Rogers
4:00pm - Not A Band
5:30pm - Sambroso Allstars
7:10pm - The Beat ft. Rankin Junior
9:00pm.- The Rave Returns - The Drum & Bass Band
🚣♀️ SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️2pm-2:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️4pm-4:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️9:00pm (approximately)- Illuminated Boat Light Parade
🎶 SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Bedford Rock Choir
1:00pm - The Greensands
2:00pm - Bold As Love
3:15pm - The Ouse Valley Singles Club
4:55pm - Laid Blak
6:30pm - Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno
🚣♀️ SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️12:00pm - Stand Up Paddleboard Race
▪️1:00pm-1:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️1:30pm-2:00pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️2:45pm-3:00pm - Raft Race Heat 1
▪️3:00pm-3:15pm - Raft Race Heat 2
▪️3:30pm-3:45pm - Raft Race Final
WHAT TO EXPECT ALL WEEKEND
🍔 Food & Drink Options
(Vegan & Gluten free available)
🎷 Bands on the Bridge
🚘 Bedford Festival of Motoring and Bedford Music Service Stage
🎶 Mill Meadows and Community Stage
🧘♀️ Green Earth Village and The Embankment
🚣♂️ River activities
🎉 Russell Park & Main Stage
👨👩👦 St Mary’s Gardens, Family Island including SEND
💦 Sports Island and Water Sports Arena
🅿️♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There will be a designated car park available for blue badge holders only off Longholme Way/Cardington Road roundabout. The postcode is MK42 0BX, and in St Marys Car Park (in between Borough Hall and Bedford College) Cauldwell Street (MK42 9AP). A blue badge will be required.
❓️FAQ'S
🅿️ River Festival parking and travel Infomation See here.
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎡 Willen lake, Milton Keynes fun fair is back for summer of 2026.
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
⛱️ We've brought your seaside holiday to Rushden Lakes this summer 2026, and we want you to come and have fun open untill Monday 31st August 2026.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🏳️🌈 Biggleswade Pride Party 2026 - Biggleswade Football Club
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
🏳️🌈 Welcome to Biggleswade Pride Party 2026!
👪 AGE INFORMATION:
All ages are welcome but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
❗️Please note that some of the performances will contain adult themes so whether children are present is down to parents' / guardians' discretion.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come join us for our 2nd celebration of love and equality at Biggleswade United Football Club on Saturday 18th July 2026. We're back, bigger and better than EVER to bring you an evening of entertainment, great food and community spirit. Come and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community and have a blast!
👪 AGE INFORMATION:
All ages are welcome but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
❗️Please note that some of the performances will contain adult themes so whether children are present is down to parents' / guardians' discretion.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come join us for our 2nd celebration of love and equality at Biggleswade United Football Club on Saturday 18th July 2026. We're back, bigger and better than EVER to bring you an evening of entertainment, great food and community spirit. Come and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community and have a blast!
Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars and spread the word. Let's make Biggleswade Pride Party 2026 a day to remember!
🎤 Live performances from:
▪️Miss Lightning (Drag & DJ)
🍕 Food vendors:
▪️Pizza
▪️Ice-cream van
🍻 Fully stocked bar:
▪️Beers
▪️Ciders
▪️Wines
▪️Spirits
▪️Soft drinks
🛝 The Venue - Playground for Kids
This venue has both indoor and outdoor space. There is a playground for the children and a picnic area.
🚻 Accessibility & Toilets
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with an all-gender accessible toilet. The other toilets will be marked she / they and he / they so everyone can feel welcome in them.
🅿️ PARKING WITH DISABILITIES
Limited parking on-site will be available to people with disabilities. Please e-mail: BiggleswadePride@hotmail.com to book a disabled parking space for the event.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
The Dan Albone Car Park is 5 minutes' walk away and is free from 6pm onwards.
🚫 No alcohol or food are to be brought onto the premises.
Drinks can be purchased from the bar in the football clubhouse and food from the vendors present.
🎟 Tickets are pay-what-you-feel.
To make group bookings easier on Eventbrite, we have introduced tiers to our pay-what-you-feel ticket pricing. All our tickets grant the same entry to the Pride Party, with prices ranging from £5 to £20, so you can donate an amount that feels right to you. All donations support next year's Pride events.
🔥The Santa Pod FORD SHOW 2026 - Santa Pod Raceway
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 08:00 - 17:00
🚘 Hi guys and girls – this is MFE’s first time at Santa Pod for the Ford Show, and it’s set to be a big one! There’s loads of excitement around this meet, especially for anyone wanting to head down the strip. The group is hoping to secure a stand, and if enough people book together there may even be a handy group discount too.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Sunday 19th July
🔥 WHAT’S ON
🏎 Track Action – Watch the dragstrip come alive and see some seriously quick Fords in action.
🚘 Club Displays – Car clubs are a huge part of the day, bringing Ford fans together from across the region and beyond.
🎪 More to Enjoy – Expect stunt shows, traders, handling action and entertainment throughout the day including lice music and a funfair.
💚 Looking forward to seeing you all there and watching those fast Fords fly down the quarter-mile with plenty of cheering from the sidelines! Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance.
Celebrate Ford’s incredible legacy as every kind of Blue Oval machine rolls into Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, for a full-throttle day of action, atmosphere and family-friendly entertainment.
🏁 GOT A FORD?
Whether you fancy taking on Run What Ya Brung, showing off your pride and joy in the Show & Shine, or simply parking up with fellow enthusiasts, this is a brilliant chance to be part of one of the UK’s best-loved Ford events.
🎟 DAY TICKETS COST (including fees)
🗓 Saturday 18th July 2026
▪️ Adult Admission – Standard: £36
▪️ Child 5–15yrs Admission: £8
▪️ Child under 5yrs: FREE
⛺️ WEEKEND TICKETS
You can also purchase weekend tickets with the option of camping. Find out more via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 782828
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Sunday 19th July
🔥 WHAT’S ON
🏎 Track Action – Watch the dragstrip come alive and see some seriously quick Fords in action.
🚘 Club Displays – Car clubs are a huge part of the day, bringing Ford fans together from across the region and beyond.
🎪 More to Enjoy – Expect stunt shows, traders, handling action and entertainment throughout the day including lice music and a funfair.
💚 Looking forward to seeing you all there and watching those fast Fords fly down the quarter-mile with plenty of cheering from the sidelines! Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance.
Celebrate Ford’s incredible legacy as every kind of Blue Oval machine rolls into Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, for a full-throttle day of action, atmosphere and family-friendly entertainment.
🏁 GOT A FORD?
Whether you fancy taking on Run What Ya Brung, showing off your pride and joy in the Show & Shine, or simply parking up with fellow enthusiasts, this is a brilliant chance to be part of one of the UK’s best-loved Ford events.
🎟 DAY TICKETS COST (including fees)
🗓 Saturday 18th July 2026
▪️ Adult Admission – Standard: £36
▪️ Child 5–15yrs Admission: £8
▪️ Child under 5yrs: FREE
⛺️ WEEKEND TICKETS
You can also purchase weekend tickets with the option of camping. Find out more via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 782828
🔥The Santa Pod FORD SHOW 2026 - Santa Pod Raceway
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 08:00 - 17:00
🚘 Hi guys and girls – this is MFE’s first time at Santa Pod for the Ford Show, and it’s set to be a big one! There’s loads of excitement around this meet, especially for anyone wanting to head down the strip. The group is hoping to secure a stand, and if enough people book together there may even be a handy group discount too.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Sunday 19th July
🔥 WHAT’S ON
🏎 Track Action – Watch the dragstrip come alive and see some seriously quick Fords in action.
🚘 Club Displays – Car clubs are a huge part of the day, bringing Ford fans together from across the region and beyond.
🎪 More to Enjoy – Expect stunt shows, traders, handling action and entertainment throughout the day including lice music and a funfair.
💚 Looking forward to seeing you all there and watching those fast Fords fly down the quarter-mile with plenty of cheering from the sidelines! Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance.
Celebrate Ford’s incredible legacy as every kind of Blue Oval machine rolls into Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, for a full-throttle day of action, atmosphere and family-friendly entertainment.
🏁 GOT A FORD?
Whether you fancy taking on Run What Ya Brung, showing off your pride and joy in the Show & Shine, or simply parking up with fellow enthusiasts, this is a brilliant chance to be part of one of the UK’s best-loved Ford events.
🎟 DAY TICKETS COST (including fees)
🗓 Saturday 18th July 2026
▪️ Adult Admission – Standard: £36
▪️ Child 5–15yrs Admission: £8
▪️ Child under 5yrs: FREE
⛺️ WEEKEND TICKETS
You can also purchase weekend tickets with the option of camping. Find out more via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 782828
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July
▪️Sunday 19th July
🔥 WHAT’S ON
🏎 Track Action – Watch the dragstrip come alive and see some seriously quick Fords in action.
🚘 Club Displays – Car clubs are a huge part of the day, bringing Ford fans together from across the region and beyond.
🎪 More to Enjoy – Expect stunt shows, traders, handling action and entertainment throughout the day including lice music and a funfair.
💚 Looking forward to seeing you all there and watching those fast Fords fly down the quarter-mile with plenty of cheering from the sidelines! Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance.
Celebrate Ford’s incredible legacy as every kind of Blue Oval machine rolls into Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, for a full-throttle day of action, atmosphere and family-friendly entertainment.
🏁 GOT A FORD?
Whether you fancy taking on Run What Ya Brung, showing off your pride and joy in the Show & Shine, or simply parking up with fellow enthusiasts, this is a brilliant chance to be part of one of the UK’s best-loved Ford events.
🎟 DAY TICKETS COST (including fees)
🗓 Saturday 18th July 2026
▪️ Adult Admission – Standard: £36
▪️ Child 5–15yrs Admission: £8
▪️ Child under 5yrs: FREE
⛺️ WEEKEND TICKETS
You can also purchase weekend tickets with the option of camping. Find out more via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 782828
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2026
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🚘 Pulloxhill car boot sale is open Sunday's from June 2026 weather dependent.
🕘 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sellers at 8.00 am
▪️Buyers at 9.00am
🪙 ENTRY FOR BUYERS: Buyers £1 only
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️CARS, SUV's 4x4 Small vans £10
▪️Large VANS, £15
▪️All TRAILERS £5 each
Any helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry. No trading before 9am
💷 PLEASE NOTE:
Please have correct money at the gates as change won't be given.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
Check on Facebook incase of any last minute closures.
🕘 OPENING TIMES
▪️Sellers at 8.00 am
▪️Buyers at 9.00am
🪙 ENTRY FOR BUYERS: Buyers £1 only
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
▪️CARS, SUV's 4x4 Small vans £10
▪️Large VANS, £15
▪️All TRAILERS £5 each
Any helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry. No trading before 9am
💷 PLEASE NOTE:
Please have correct money at the gates as change won't be given.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
Check on Facebook incase of any last minute closures.
⚽️ Summer Games Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🌞 Ready for a summer adventure?
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
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🛶 Bedford River Festival 2026
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
🎉 Bedford River Festival is a fantastic free event with so much on offer across the weekend for the whole family, with multiple music and performance stages, dragon boat races, raft races, food & drink, dedicated Sports and Family Villages, the Green Earth Lounge, arts & crafts, food & drink, water sports, funfair, Festival of Motoring and so much more!
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July: 10am - 10.30pm
▪️Sunday 19th July: 10am - 8pm
🌟 ILLUMINATED BOAT LIGHT PARADE: ▪️Saturday 18th July: Approx 9pm
🎶 SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Song Squad
1:00pm - Chloë Wilson
2:00pm - Dois Padres
3:00pm - Gemma Rogers
4:00pm - Not A Band
5:30pm - Sambroso Allstars
7:10pm - The Beat ft. Rankin Junior
9:00pm.- The Rave Returns - The Drum & Bass Band
🚣♀️ SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️2pm-2:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️4pm-4:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️9:00pm (approximately)- Illuminated Boat Light Parade
🎶 SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Bedford Rock Choir
1:00pm - The Greensands
2:00pm - Bold As Love
3:15pm - The Ouse Valley Singles Club
4:55pm - Laid Blak
6:30pm - Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno
🚣♀️ SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️12:00pm - Stand Up Paddleboard Race
▪️1:00pm-1:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️1:30pm-2:00pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️2:45pm-3:00pm - Raft Race Heat 1
▪️3:00pm-3:15pm - Raft Race Heat 2
▪️3:30pm-3:45pm - Raft Race Final
WHAT TO EXPECT ALL WEEKEND
🍔 Food & Drink Options
(Vegan & Gluten free available)
🎷 Bands on the Bridge
🚘 Bedford Festival of Motoring and Bedford Music Service Stage
🎶 Mill Meadows and Community Stage
🧘♀️ Green Earth Village and The Embankment
🚣♂️ River activities
🎉 Russell Park & Main Stage
👨👩👦 St Mary’s Gardens, Family Island including SEND
💦 Sports Island and Water Sports Arena
🅿️♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There will be a designated car park available for blue badge holders only off Longholme Way/Cardington Road roundabout. The postcode is MK42 0BX, and in St Marys Car Park (in between Borough Hall and Bedford College) Cauldwell Street (MK42 9AP). A blue badge will be required.
❓️FAQ'S
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July: 10am - 10.30pm
▪️Sunday 19th July: 10am - 8pm
🌟 ILLUMINATED BOAT LIGHT PARADE: ▪️Saturday 18th July: Approx 9pm
🎶 SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Song Squad
1:00pm - Chloë Wilson
2:00pm - Dois Padres
3:00pm - Gemma Rogers
4:00pm - Not A Band
5:30pm - Sambroso Allstars
7:10pm - The Beat ft. Rankin Junior
9:00pm.- The Rave Returns - The Drum & Bass Band
🚣♀️ SATURDAY 18TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️2pm-2:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️4pm-4:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️9:00pm (approximately)- Illuminated Boat Light Parade
🎶 SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN STAGE
11:30am - Bedford Rock Choir
1:00pm - The Greensands
2:00pm - Bold As Love
3:15pm - The Ouse Valley Singles Club
4:55pm - Laid Blak
6:30pm - Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno
🚣♀️ SUNDAY 19TH JULY MAIN RIVER
▪️12:00pm - Stand Up Paddleboard Race
▪️1:00pm-1:30pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Cabin Cruisers
▪️1:30pm-2:00pm - The Martyn Pearson Grand Parade of Narrow Boats
▪️2:45pm-3:00pm - Raft Race Heat 1
▪️3:00pm-3:15pm - Raft Race Heat 2
▪️3:30pm-3:45pm - Raft Race Final
WHAT TO EXPECT ALL WEEKEND
🍔 Food & Drink Options
(Vegan & Gluten free available)
🎷 Bands on the Bridge
🚘 Bedford Festival of Motoring and Bedford Music Service Stage
🎶 Mill Meadows and Community Stage
🧘♀️ Green Earth Village and The Embankment
🚣♂️ River activities
🎉 Russell Park & Main Stage
👨👩👦 St Mary’s Gardens, Family Island including SEND
💦 Sports Island and Water Sports Arena
🅿️♿️ BLUE BADGE PARKING
There will be a designated car park available for blue badge holders only off Longholme Way/Cardington Road roundabout. The postcode is MK42 0BX, and in St Marys Car Park (in between Borough Hall and Bedford College) Cauldwell Street (MK42 9AP). A blue badge will be required.
❓️FAQ'S
🅿️ River Festival parking and travel Infomation See here.
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎡 Willen lake, Milton Keynes fun fair is back for summer of 2026.
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
⛱️ We've brought your seaside holiday to Rushden Lakes this summer 2026, and we want you to come and have fun open untill Monday 31st August 2026.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⚽️ Summer Games Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🌞 Ready for a summer adventure?
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
Bring the whole family along to Jordans Mill and join our Summer Games Trail this 2026. A fun challenge that turns your visit into a playful quest around our beautiful grounds.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th July – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Open 7 days a week)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take on 10 exciting games and activities along the trail, including a 50m sprint, football shootout, limbo challenge, pinball game, obstacle course and more. Record your scores as you go and see if you can become the ultimate Summer Games champion!
☕️ THE RIVERSIDE CAFE
Details & menus can be seen here.
💷 COST: £4 per child
Includes trail sheet and a prize. No booking required. Pay on entry.
👀 HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire's Facebook Post from a previous visit here.
💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston
Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🗓 SUMMER 2026 TIMES
▪️Monday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Saturday- Sunday: 11am - 4pm
👨👦👦AGE & HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?
🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes): Optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.
🏊♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.
👨👧👦 Children aged 6-9yrs:
Must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).
👨👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.
🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.
🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.
In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.
🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00
🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🎡 Willen Lake Fun Fair 2026 - Milton Keynes
Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎡 Willen lake, Milton Keynes fun fair is back for summer of 2026.
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
🗓 OPENING DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 18th July everyday until Sunday 16th August 2026.
🕐 1pm - 9pm: Weekdays
🕛 12pm -10pm: Saturdays and Sundays
💷 FREE ENTRY
Pay as you go. Rides costs between £2.50 - £5.00.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Adult rides - kids rides - stalls with prizes and so much more…..
⛱️ Rushden Lakes Beach 2026
Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
⛱️ We've brought your seaside holiday to Rushden Lakes this summer 2026, and we want you to come and have fun open untill Monday 31st August 2026.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🗓 OPENING TIMES (Weather Permitting)
▪️Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday: 10am - 8pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 7pm
🧒 RESTRICTIONS
Up to 30 children on each beach at any one time.
🦆GAMES
It's not just the beach you'll find here; we've rolled back the years with a Hook a Duck stall, Alley Can game and Darts. Try your best and win prizes!
🍓 SUMMER TREATS
Summer holidays wouldn't be complete without delicious goodies. Enjoy Chocolate strawberries, Greek wraps, Churros, Slush, Eton Mess and Sweets!
🐶 Dog Information
Dogs are welcome at Rushden Lakes, whilst on a lead, but pets are not permitted within the sand play area.
♿️ Is the beach wheelchair and pushchair accessible?
The surrounding event area is accessible, although movement on sand may be more difficult for some wheelchairs and pushchairs.
🎭 Annie Live at Milton Keynes Theatre - July 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🎭 The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2026.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
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