🎶 GAA Luton's Picnic at Lilley Hall
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
Bring your own picnic goodies (food, drinks, blankets, chairs - the works!) and get ready for a relaxing afternoon with friends and family. We'll provide the tunes and games to keep the good vibes going!
17 other events on this day
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🚂 Haynes Summerfield Miniature Railway 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
TIMES
Trains depart Haynes End between 10:30 and 15:30 (approx.), we close at 16:00.
Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
ℹ️ ABOUT
At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill.
The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation.
At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
We do try to run even when the weather is not at its best, but will have to cease operations should conditions dictate.
❓️ DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Except where indicated you do not need to book in advance, merely "turn-up and go". The operation of all railways is subject to the availability of volunteers to run them and the prevailing weather conditions.
🎟TICKET PRICE (Card payments)
▪️Summerfields Railway (the main line) - £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
▪️Springfield Line - £1.80
▪️Winterfield Line (the raised track) - £1.80
☎️ Phone for enquiries: 07498 869902
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📖 FREE - Toby's Tall Tales at The Higgins, Bedford
Time: 14:30
▪️AGES: Ideal for ages up to 7.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Please be aware, space in the gallery is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.
🗓 TOBY'S TALES 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 13th April
▪️Sunday 18th May
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
ℹ️ ABOUT THE HIGGINS MUSEUM
At the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum in Bedford, you can expect to explore collections of fine and decorative arts, including watercolours and prints, alongside local stories and archaeological finds, with free admission and a variety of events for all ages.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Visit_us/Accessibility/Accessibility.aspx#:~:text=General%20Access,very%20welcome%20in%20the%20museum.
CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES:
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
💃1940s Day (Music On The Green) at Milton Earnest Garden Centre
Time: 11:00 - 16:30 Price: £5.00
✨️1940s Sweetheart Vocals, Forties Radio
✨️An incredible 19-piece big band, Swings The Thing!
✨️Vintage Vehicles on display to take you back in time
✨️Dancers performing classic 1940s routines
✨️Licensed Bar serving refreshing drinks
✨️Vintage Stalls selling unique treasures
✨️Ice Cream and Catering to satisfy your cravings
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com
🚂 Steaming Days at The Buckingamshire Railway Centre
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
🐶 DOGS
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the site and on the train. The only area they are not permitted is in the cafe.
🎫 CARERS
Carers are admitted free of charge with the person there caring for but MUST produce proof of status on arrival. If you cannot provide proof of status you will be charged full price.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Our site is generally very wheelchair friendly, however, our trains use vintage carriages and their doors are not wide enough for wheelchairs and there are steps to get on. Please call us to discuss your needs before booking on
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720 or email us on 📧 📧📧 Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 22nd June
▪️Sunday 29th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 28th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 19th October
▪️Wednesday 29th October
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️Steaming Day - Adult Ticket: £12.50
▪️Steaming Day - Senior Ticket: £11.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket: £8.50
▪️Steaming Day - Child Ticket (Under 3yrs): Free
▪️Family Ticket (2 adults & 4 children): £36.50
▪️Family Ticket (1 adults & 4 children): £24.00
🎶 SUNDAY SOCIAL STREET FOOD - Milton Keynes
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
😋 EVENT DETAILS
For our 1st event on EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20th 2025. We have 5 locally based traders with a selection of cuisines including Greek Gyros, Mexican Tacos & Italian Pizza & Steak & Chips plus delicious handmade artisan doughnuts for dessert.
✅️ Indoor & outdoor seating,
✅️ A well stocked bar at reasonable prices,
✅️ Live music (can change)
🏰 FOR THE KIDS....
Plus bouncy castles for the kids (weather permitting).
😎 Bring the family, bring the dog, bring your picnic blanket & bring your appetites!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 20th April
▪️Sunday 19th May 18th
▪️Sunday 15th June
▪️Sunday 20th July
▪️Sunday 17th August
▪️Sunday 21st September
💿 Milton Keynes Record Fair at The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
👀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Vinyl is back, and here you will find some of the finest selection of UK dealers, with a wide range of quality vinyl & CD - something to suit everyone. From bargains to top collectables.
🎶 WHAT RECORDS?
Tens of thousands of records for sale. LP's, 45's CD's, Punk, Mod, Ska, 2 Tone, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Pop, Indie, Alternate, Grunge, Rock, Heavy Metal, Prog, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Soul, Disco, Boogie, Funk, Rock 'n' Roll, Big Band, Bubblegum, Cool Jazz, Easy Listening, Twist, Surf, Skiffle, Southern Rock, Latin, Pop, Crooners, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Country, Doo Wop, Post Punk, Psych, Synth, R 'n' B, Blues, Northern Soul, Techno, Trance, ...you name it, we have it!
🎫 ADMISSION: FREE
Vinyl is back, and here you will find some of the finest selection of UK dealers, with a wide range of quality vinyl & CD - something to suit everyone. From bargains to top collectables.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS: 01908 313864
🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com
🎊 BEARFEST 2025 - In Aid of Charity at The Bear Pub, Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 23:00
Over 20 amazing bands playing throughout two days, hosted by the fantastic Danny Barton! Expect an unforgettable day of music, fun, and excitement at this FREE event!
✨️Raffle
✨️Face painting
✨️Unique Auction - where you bid for Matt (from behind the bar) to cook a special dinner for the winner.
🎟 ENTRY FEE (CASH ONLY):
▪️Midday to 6pm: £3
▪️6pm onwards: £5
NOTE: Once you’ve paid entry, you’re free to come and go throughout the day, making it easy to enjoy all the festivities at your own pace. Everyone is invited and families are welcome until 8pm.
☎️ Contact number: 01234 630235
🥂 Gin and Prosecco Festival at The Crown, Flitwick
Time: 15:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Sunday 20th July
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live music all weekend to get you in the mood for a celebratory atmosphere! Explore a vast selection of gins to tantalize your taste buds. Pimp your Prosecco and make it your own with our unique offerings! Relax in our stunning garden and soak up the summer vibes.
🍔 FOOD
Grab a bite to eat and make a day of it!
🥳 Summer Party 2025! at Thorn Springs Care Home, Houghton Regis
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for some Summer Fun! with music, bouncy castle, tombola, refreshments & much more!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️DJ
✨️Refreshments
✨️Tombola
✨️Raffle
✨️Bouncy Castle
✨️Inflatable Goals
✨️Garden Games
✨️Face Painting
✨️Balloon Modelling
💖 CHARITY
All money kindly raised will go towards our resident fund.
🅿️ NO PARKING
No parking available at the event so please do be mindful of different modes of transport.
🤩 The Park Series presents Soul on Sunday at Hitchin Priory Gardens
Time: 16:00 - 21:30
▪️Last Entry: 18:00
▪️Ages: 18+
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Joining them is CRAIG CHARLES, our incredible afternoon headliner, plus special guests HEATHER SMALL and SHOLA AMA, making this a lineup you won’t want to miss!
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️General Release: £38.75
▪️Final Release VIP: £93.75
▪️Carer Ticket is FREE!
VIP - includes fast track entry, VIP bar and posh toilets
ℹ️ FOR ANY INFORMATION
If you’d rather pick up the phone, then give us a call, or drop us a text on
Cheryl: 07893948972
Annie: 07380328424
🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🛍 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 9am 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”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
🚘 Billington Car Boot Sale 2025
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are OPEN every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDANT
Please check our FB page for weather updates via the event link.
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 8am
▪️Entry after 8am: £1
▪️Early access for buyers before 8am: £5
🐕🦺 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.
