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🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🔥The Hellfire Caves are totally unique and spectacular! Built in the 18th century, journey deep underground into the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.

🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP

🎟 TICKET COST:

▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk

🏍 Bike Night 2026 - The Compasses, Greenfield


Time: 18:00

🏍 Come and show off all your motorbikes at The Compasses in Greenfield on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm.

♨️ FOOD & DRINK
BBQ & Bar

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 5th May
▪️Tuesday 2nd June
▪️Tuesday 7th July
▪️Tuesday 4th August
▪️Tuesday 1st September

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website: The Compasses, Greenfield
☎️ Phone:
01908 739536

👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead


Time: 13:30 - 15:15

🧸 Every Wednesday in term time. Stay and Play is a weekly group for parents/carers with young children. Located at Wilstead Evangelical Church.

💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.

We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Baby toys, mats and mobiles
⭐️Role-play resources, such as dressing-up clothes and kitchen
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities

❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.

✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.

ℹ️ For more info, contact Hannah on:
☎️ 01234 589563

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🌺 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

🌳 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

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749
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♨️ Bottomless BBQ & Bottomless Drinks - The Albert Inn, Hitchin


Time: 12:00 - 20:00 Price: £33.00

♨️ Join us for our famous Smoked meats event at The Albert, Inn, Hitchin! Get 2 hours of Bottomless BBQ and Bottomless Drinks.

🤑 WHAT'S THE DEAL?
2 Hours of bottomless meats from our smoker with selected bottomless drinks too.

🕛 WHAT TIME IS IT HAPPENING?
We have 2 hour slots throughout the day ranging from 12pm right through to 8pm.

We have 5 sittings through the day - pop to the tickets page to pick your best time.

🥂 WHAT DRINKS ARE INCLUDED?
Bottomless Prosecco, House wines, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, and pints of real ale, Hobgoblin IPA or Kronenbourg 1664.
*As always, management reserve the right to refuse service!

🥩 AND THIS BOTTOMLESS BBQ.... WHAT DO I GET?
Ah, the right question! On arrival, you will get a board of sides (dirty fries, slaw, corn and tater tots) as well as a full board of meats that will include our iconic smoked brisket, Korean BBQ flavoured pork belly, Strips of medium rare steak, pulled pork shoulder and Franks hot sauced chicken wings.

🍽 AND HOW DO I KEEP IT COMING?
We will have a waiter service so just grab one of our staff and tell them what you want and we'll bring it right up! As long as you have finished the current portion of the meat you request! We're not being tight..... Just don't want good BBQ to go to waste!

How do I know you won't run out of BBQ?

Well that's the reason we are doing a pre-sale with tickets so we can ensure we are prepared for you. We imagine an angry meat mob is scary!

What happens after the 2 hour slot? Can I stick around?

You won't be kicked out but you may be moved to another area depending on how busy we are for the next session.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are £33pp + booking fee for bottomless BBQ and Drinks. Ridiculously good value if you ask us! (If you come in and book directly with us you can avoid the yucky booking fee!)

ℹ️ ​CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Info@thealbertpub.com
☎️ Phone: 01462 632716 

🖍 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 

🇧🇶 Sunday Classic, Vegan or Caribbean Roast Dinner - The Mulberry Bush, Kempston


Time: 12:00 - 20:00

🍗 Don’t miss our famous Sunday roasts — traditional, or with a Caribbean twist (Vegan also available) ! From 12-8pm at The Mulberry Bush, Kempston.
Eat in or takeaway.


📖 MENU
Menu in the photos below or check out the facebook page.

💷 COST:
▪️
Adult Roast: From £13.99 - £20.00
▪️Children Roast: (Under 10): £9.99

👍 BOOK A TABLE
☎️ Phone:
07947 199377

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2026


Time: 08:00 - 13:00

🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale
We are open every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our Facebook page for weather updates via the event link.

🛍 BUYERS
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
▪️After 10am: 50p

🐕‍🦺 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on a lead.

🚘 SELLERS:
▪️Sellers at 7am
▪️Loyalty cards available at gate
▪️There's no need to book just pull up and sell!
💷 Cars £8
💷 Small Vans £10
💷 Large Vans £12
💷 Extra Large Vans £14
💷 Small Trailer £2
💷 Large Trailer £5

ℹ️ SELLERS INFORMATION 
Sellers don't forget to bring spare change on the day! Take rubbish home.

🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🪖 306th Bombardment Group Museum is open on Sunday's only from 26th April - 25th October 2026. Free Entry.

ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.

The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.

We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.

🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📘
Facebook

🏍 The Annual Pit Stop 2026 - The Crown, Willington


Time: 11:00

🏍 The annual "pit stop" for veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles will take place on Sunday, 10th May 2026 at The Crown Willington.

ℹ️ DETAILS
with bikes arriving from approx. 11am.  The sun is usually out, and it's always worth a visit to see these, in some cases unique, machines! 

☕️ FOOD & DRINK
Bar open, tea, coffee and refreshments, as well as Sunday lunches.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🌐 Website:
The Crown, Willington
☎️ Phone:
01234 831024

🏹 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

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

✏️ “Drink ‘n’ Draw” Club - The Prince Of Wales, Ampthill


Time: 19:00 - 21:30 Price: £0.00

✏️ Free entry ‘Drink and Draw’ hosted by Colettejoy.illustrates every Monday, 7pm - 9.30pm at the Prince Of Wales in Ampthill!

▪️AGES: 18+

Whether you love sketching, painting, crochet, stitching or simply fancy a relaxed evening around other creative people, this friendly weekly club is a lovely way to unwind, make something and meet like-minded locals in Bedfordshire.

🫶 ABOUT THE CLUB
This is a free, welcoming creative meet-up where all kinds of makers are invited to join in. There’s no formal class and no pressure – just bring your own art equipment, find a space, grab a drink or some food from the bar if you’d like, and enjoy a sociable evening of making.

✎ Free to join! just turn up!
✎Weekly optional themes announced on socials and Whatsapp every Friday
✎ Any creatives welcome! Drawing, painting, crochet, stitching and more!
✎ Bring your own art equipment
✎ No pressure to have alcohol, order food and drink yourself at the bar :) (18+)

ℹ️ ANY QUESTIONS?
Feel free to join the clubs whatsapp group for updates and to get to know members.
Message if you need any extra information or if you have any questions.
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