📚 Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection at John Buyan Museum, Bedford
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🏛️ Exhibition: Roger W. Martin – A Collection
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
In The Basement at Bunyan Gallery, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford.
🗓 EXHIBITION DATES & TIMES
▪️24th July – 30th August 2025
▪️Tuesday to Saturday
▪️11am – 4pm
📚 WHAT'S ON DISPLAY?
A special exhibition showcasing the lifetime collection of Roger W. Martin, featuring:
✨️ Rare books, including The Pilgrim’s Progress and Holy War
✨️ Historic pictures and objects connected to John Bunyan and his works
📖 TRIBUTE TO A DEVOTED COLLECTOR
Roger W. Martin, who passed away 25 years ago, was known for his passion for Bunyan’s legacy—he always carried a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress with him. This exhibition honours his devotion and the generous donation of his collection to the museum in 2000.
💷 ADMISSION - FREE
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270303
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🎧 Live DJ - The Chequers, Houghton Regis
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00
🎧 A live DJ every Friday at The Chequers in Houghton Regis (A Hungry Horse Pub).
Keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
▪️AGE: Over 18's Only!
😋 HUNGRY?
The Hungry Horse always has some great food and drinks offers, food is served untill 9pm. Click here to view the website.
CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01582 865970
Keep updated on the Facebook page via the event link.
▪️AGE: Over 18's Only!
😋 HUNGRY?
The Hungry Horse always has some great food and drinks offers, food is served untill 9pm. Click here to view the website.
CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01582 865970
⛱️ The Beach at Frosts, Woburn Sands 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
⛱️ Get ready for sun, sand and lots of smiles... as your little ones enjoy The Beach at Frosts in Woburn Sands this Summer 2025!
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
🪣 EVENT DETAILS
Join our resident lifeguards for two hours' worth of fun and games on our fully covered beach, with a play area suitable for toddlers.
With plenty of seating for the grown-ups to relax, enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. This is the perfect summer treat for everyone!
Sessions times:
▪️9.30am - 11.30am, 12pm to 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm
▪️*Sunday sessions 11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
🎟 TICKETS COST:
You can book tickets on Frosts website via the event link.
▪️Child includes 1 adult: £5.99
▪️Under 12 months attending with an older child: Free
▪️Additional adult: £1
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💃🕺 Zest Friday Freestyle at The Addison Centre, Kempston
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 20:00 - 00:00 Price: £12.00
💃The Addison Centre in Kempston has been home to Ceroc Bedford since the mid-'90s. Weekly Thursday classes and monthly Friday freestyles form the backbone of the Ceroc community we know and love.
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
The venue recently underwent renovations, including a brand-new sprung floor, lighting upgrades to the car park, and a crystal-clear sound system.
❓️WHAT IS CEROC DANCING?
Ceroc is a blend of different dance styles including salsa, jive, ballroom and tango.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A pleasing blend of music in the main hall with Marc throughout the night, mixing the genres with plenty of songs you know and love.
Beginners are always welcome to start on any week. You do not need to know anything about partner dancing to start your Ceroc journey. Come on your own, with a partner or bring a group of friends.
🥂 DRINKS
The licensed bar will be back in operation on Fridays to serve soft and alcoholic drinks. Please help us support the bar by not bringing refreshments on this occasion.
☕️ There will be free teas and coffee at 10PM.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £12
Pay at the door with cash or card
💥 DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAYS: £16
As a thank you to our weekly class night dancers, we offer a substantial discount for members dancing back to back on Thursday & Friday evenings for a combined price of £16. That's a £6 saving! Ask at the door during your next visit for complete details.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: Rachel Pears: 01604 400287
📧 Email: rachel@dancebalance.uk
🗓 2025 FRIDAY DATES:
▪️25th April
▪️30th May
▪️27th June
▪️25th July
▪️29th August
▪️26th September
▪️24th October
▪️28th November
▪️19th December
🍓 Pick Your Own - Grove Farm, Ivinghoe
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🥕 Pick your own fruit and vegetables at Grove Farm in Ivinghoe.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday 10am -5 pm
(Close at 6pm)
▪️Sunday 9am -12pm (Close at 1pm)
🧺 WHAT TO KNOW
Please bring your own packaging if you can or bring some change to buy some of ours. We recommend punnets for fruit so they don't get bruised and bags for vegetables, you will need a separate item for each different fruit or veg.
The prices are at the entrance and any member of family or staff can help you roughly work out how much your pick will be.
🤔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
An up to date list of what we have available and it's price can always be found on the homepage via the event link.
🚫 NO PICNICS OR BBQ'S
We do not allow picnics or BBQ’s anywhere on site. We have many beautiful sites to go to nearby, please ask any member of the family or staff for directions.
🚻 TOILETS
We have portable toilets, including one which is wider access with a flush threshold and hand rails.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When the weather is good the ground, although a little uneven in places, is suitable for using a pushchair, wheelchair or disability buggy with someone accompanying. The Pick Your Own fields have grass tracks around the edges and between the blocks of crops which you can easily travel along.
Most crops are grown in ridges or beds, like Strawberries for example, so it would not be possible to get into the middle of the block but you can pick along the edges. When it has been raining it can get very muddy and our soil is sticky and can clog wheels quite quickly.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 668175
(Recorded Message Only
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday - Saturday 10am -5 pm
(Close at 6pm)
▪️Sunday 9am -12pm (Close at 1pm)
🧺 WHAT TO KNOW
Please bring your own packaging if you can or bring some change to buy some of ours. We recommend punnets for fruit so they don't get bruised and bags for vegetables, you will need a separate item for each different fruit or veg.
The prices are at the entrance and any member of family or staff can help you roughly work out how much your pick will be.
🤔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
An up to date list of what we have available and it's price can always be found on the homepage via the event link.
🚫 NO PICNICS OR BBQ'S
We do not allow picnics or BBQ’s anywhere on site. We have many beautiful sites to go to nearby, please ask any member of the family or staff for directions.
🚻 TOILETS
We have portable toilets, including one which is wider access with a flush threshold and hand rails.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When the weather is good the ground, although a little uneven in places, is suitable for using a pushchair, wheelchair or disability buggy with someone accompanying. The Pick Your Own fields have grass tracks around the edges and between the blocks of crops which you can easily travel along.
Most crops are grown in ridges or beds, like Strawberries for example, so it would not be possible to get into the middle of the block but you can pick along the edges. When it has been raining it can get very muddy and our soil is sticky and can clog wheels quite quickly.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 668175
(Recorded Message Only
🦁 The Lion Witch & the Wardrobe - Milton Keynes Theatre
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 19:00
🦁 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe goes on a UK tour 2025! And it’s coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this July 2025!
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £15.00 (plus booking fee)
Age guidance: 6+
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 22nd July: 7pm
▪️Wednesday 23rd July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Thursday 24th July: 2pm & 7pm
▪️Friday 25th July: 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 2pm & 7pm
✨️ ABOUT
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From £15.00 (plus booking fee)
💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025
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.
📆 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.
📆 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.
💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford
Friday 25 July 2025
💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.
🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link
🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
▪️Junior: £7.85
▪️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £9.10
😋 Bedford's EAT Feast 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎊 EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area, coming together to celebrate good food and great company at Riverside Square in Bedford.
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
So instead of ordering a take away or sitting on your sofa, why not come down to support your local town.
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Great Food
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Alcohol
⭐️ Child Friendly
⭐️ Vegan & Veggie
2025 DATES:
🔸️Friday 28th March
🔸️Friday 25th April
🔸️Friday 30th May
🔸️Friday 27th June
🔸️Friday 25th July
🔸️Friday 29th August
🔸️Friday 26th September
🤣 St Albans Comedy Garden 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Price: £27.50
🤣 St Alban’s very own comedy spectacular returns to Verulamium Park with more mega line-ups live in the Big Top!
🗓 DATES: Thursday 24th July - Sunday 27th July 2025
🗓 DATES: Thursday 24th July - Sunday 27th July 2025
Catch the absolute best comedians of the moment alongside a choice selection at the bars and tasty eats from our street food maestros.
🍻 FOOD & DRINK - CARD PAYMENT ONLY
Arrive early and get into the comedy spirit with our tastemaker selection at the bars. Choose from champion craft beers and ciders, botanical gins, delicious wines plus plenty of low/no alcohol choices too.
😋 Once again our street-food marvels will be serving up a tasty array of dishes and treats designed to suit all tastes and tongues.
🍻 FOOD & DRINK - CARD PAYMENT ONLY
Arrive early and get into the comedy spirit with our tastemaker selection at the bars. Choose from champion craft beers and ciders, botanical gins, delicious wines plus plenty of low/no alcohol choices too.
😋 Once again our street-food marvels will be serving up a tasty array of dishes and treats designed to suit all tastes and tongues.
🗓 THURSDAY 24TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Ed Gamble
⭐️Michelle De Swarte
⭐️Lindsey Santoro
⭐️Rosie Jones
⭐️John Robins
🗓 FRIDAY 25TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Phil Wang
⭐️Bridget Christie
⭐️Dane Buckley
⭐️Sarah Keyworth
⭐️Jen Brister
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 12:00pm
▪️Show starts: 1:00pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Sara Pascoe
⭐️Lou Sanders
⭐️Michael Odewale
⭐️Joel Dommett
⭐️Thanyia Moore
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 3:00pm
▪️Show starts: 4:15pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Russell Kane
⭐️Rachel Parris
⭐️Celya AB
⭐️Josh Pugh
⭐️Andrew Maxwell
🗓 SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:30pm
▪️Show starts: 7:45pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Fern Brady
⭐️Tom Davis
⭐️Janine Harouni
⭐️Rhys James
⭐️Suzi Ruffell
🗓 SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 2:45pm
▪️Show starts: 4:00pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Frankie Boyle
⭐️Jamali Maddix
⭐️Fatiha El-Ghorri
⭐️Thor Stenhaug
⭐️Chloe Petts
🗓 SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025
▪️Gates open: 6:00pm
▪️Show starts: 7:30pm
🤩 COMEDIANS
⭐️Sam Campbell
⭐️Lucy Beaumont
⭐️Kyrah Gray
⭐️Seann Walsh
⭐️Ivo Graham
🅿️ LOCATION & PARKING
The Comedy Garden takes place in Verulamium Park, opposite Westminster Lodge.
There is no event parking; please use one of the many car parks in St Albans town centre. There are bus stops nearby on Holywell Hill, and St Albans Abbey train station is less than a 10-minute walk. If you use a taxi service, a good meeting point is opposite Westminster Lodge.
🎟 TICKETS COST: £27.50
You can book tickets via the event link.
🎶 Food Truck Fridays at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
🎉 Food Truck Fridays are back! Bedfordshires best Friday night filled with the best food trucks, music and onsite bar in Bromham!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Every Friday from:
▪️9th May-29th Aug 2025
▪️4:00-9:00pm
😋 ABOUT
Food Truck Friday is Back! Join us this Summer at the Mill for great street food and live music, May - August 2025 every Friday evening.
👍 FREE ENTRY
It is a free event from 4pm but if you would like to save yourself a seat, book a table!
💷 COST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE - BOOKING CAN BE MADE VIA THE EVENT LINK
▪️Front bench seating 4-6 people - In front of live music £15 per bench
▪️Rear bench seating 6-8 people - Out of view of live music £10 per bench
🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is open air so weather dependant, if the weather forecast is unsuitable for the event, the event managers will cancel the event the Wednesday before the event and refunds will be issued for any table bookings for that week.
🅿️ PARKING
We offer free parking but this can be limited. We would advise if you are local to walk down and enjoy a few more drinks.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
Please be aware our guest food trucks are street food trucks not fast food outlets. Wait times and supply can vary due to high demand. We have increased our offering from 2024 and have tried our best to meet expectations.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
📧 Email: themillenquiries@gmail.com
(You can also contact through on the website via the event link)
😋 Foodie Fest 2025 at Wootton Community Centre
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
😋 Street food event with a variety of traders, mobile bar, cocktails, desserts & Ice cream at outside Wootton Community Centre, 6pm - 10pm.
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
✅️ Outside only event.
✅️ Dogs on leads allowed.
NOTE: You are not permitted to bring your own food or drinks to our events.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Friday 30th May
▪️Friday 27th June
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Friday 26th September
🎊 Inflatable Day - Dunstable
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Price: £6.00
🎊 Dunstable Town Council’s has an exciting line-up of free and low-cost activities for children aged 0 to 10 years old during summer half term 2025.
2025 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓 Friday 25 July: 12 noon to 4 pm
🏰 Inflatable Day (£6 for all-day play, pay on the day)
📍Grove House Gardens
▪️AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Thursday 31 July: 11 am to 3 pm
🌊 Seaside Day (Free)
📍Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground
▪️AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Wednesday 6 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🧒 National Play Day (Free)
📍St Augustine’s Academy Playing Field
▪️AGES: 0 to 5 years old.
(This activity is proudly sponsored by @Perfect Personalised Parties - UK)
🗓 Thursday 14 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🪖 Adventure & Action (Free)
📍Priory Gardens
AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Thursday 21 August
🛹 Skate Skill School (Free, booking required)
📍 Grove Skate Park
(Sessions: 10 am to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon (12 spaces per session – booking required)
AGES: 5 to 10 years old.
🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot - everything else is JUST TURN UP and enjoy!
😊 SEND NEEDS
We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
📧 Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
2025 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
🗓 Friday 25 July: 12 noon to 4 pm
🏰 Inflatable Day (£6 for all-day play, pay on the day)
📍Grove House Gardens
▪️AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Thursday 31 July: 11 am to 3 pm
🌊 Seaside Day (Free)
📍Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground
▪️AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Wednesday 6 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🧒 National Play Day (Free)
📍St Augustine’s Academy Playing Field
▪️AGES: 0 to 5 years old.
(This activity is proudly sponsored by @Perfect Personalised Parties - UK)
🗓 Thursday 14 August: 11 am to 2 pm
🪖 Adventure & Action (Free)
📍Priory Gardens
AGES: 3 to 10 years old
🗓 Thursday 21 August
🛹 Skate Skill School (Free, booking required)
📍 Grove Skate Park
(Sessions: 10 am to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon (12 spaces per session – booking required)
AGES: 5 to 10 years old.
🎟 CALL TO BOOK FOR SKATE & SCOOT
Call to book for Skate & Scoot - everything else is JUST TURN UP and enjoy!
😊 SEND NEEDS
We aim to be inclusive. If your child has specific SEND needs, please call us or email us to discuss.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 891434
📧 Email: communities@dunstable.gov.uk
🎤 HUDFEST AT FLITWICK LODGE 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 18:00 - 00:00
🎊 Flitwick’s newest festival is coming in 2025…HUDFEST! Don't miss out on this incredible festival experience!
▪️AGE: 14+
(ages 14-16 must be accompanied)
🎶 HEADLINING: Definitely Maybe Oasis & Killaz UK, both selling out venues all over the UK. The fun continues with guest DJs spinning a mix of old favorites and new tracks. This is an event you won't want to miss!
LINEUP:
🎧 Brett Hudson
🎧 Sid Hudson
🎧 Andy Chesham
FOOD & DRINK
🍸 Fully licensed bar
(ID required if under 25)
🍔 Food truck on-site for snacks
📍LOCATION
Flitwick Lodge MK45 5AN
Drop-off at the gates, limited parking available. Short drive from Flitwick Train Station (approx 5 minutes).
📧Queries at: Contact@hudfest.com
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Advance tickets: £27.50
▪️On the night: £30
✅️ BOOK TICKETS
You can book tickets via the event link.
▪️AGE: 14+
(ages 14-16 must be accompanied)
🎶 HEADLINING: Definitely Maybe Oasis & Killaz UK, both selling out venues all over the UK. The fun continues with guest DJs spinning a mix of old favorites and new tracks. This is an event you won't want to miss!
LINEUP:
🎧 Brett Hudson
🎧 Sid Hudson
🎧 Andy Chesham
FOOD & DRINK
🍸 Fully licensed bar
(ID required if under 25)
🍔 Food truck on-site for snacks
📍LOCATION
Flitwick Lodge MK45 5AN
Drop-off at the gates, limited parking available. Short drive from Flitwick Train Station (approx 5 minutes).
📧Queries at: Contact@hudfest.com
🎟 TICKET PRICE
▪️Advance tickets: £27.50
▪️On the night: £30
✅️ BOOK TICKETS
You can book tickets via the event link.
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Friday 25 July 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/
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🌻 The Fun Fields at The Patch, Milton Keynes - 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🌻 The Patch MK is home to The Last Footprint, The Flower Fields and The Fun Fields this Summer. If you’re looking for things to do over the summer holidays, we have a whole host of activities for children and adults of all ages. Open Friday 25th July – Saturday 30th August 2025
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
▪️Tuesday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🦖 The Lost World Corn Maze
Our Dinosaur Maze is roarsome fun!
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
Enter through the Lost World Gateway to enjoy a walk on the wild side as you hunt for the dinosaurs in our Jurassic Corn Maze.
PLAY AT THE PATCH
🌼 Roller Bowler
🌼 Wall Ball
🌼 The Slide Hive
🌼 Cornboy Lassoing
🌼 Cornholing (but don’t google this, it is not what you find on the internet!!)
🌼 The Duck Flight
🌼 9-Hole Family Mini Golf
🌼 Climbing Wall
🌼 Mini Beach Area
🌼 Bale Mountain
🌼 Duck Racing
🌼 Bale Cart Slide Trailer
🌼 Barrel Train Rides
👀 The Labyrinth of Illusions
The UK’s largest optical illusion and quite possibly the largest optical illusion in the world!
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
A living, growing labyrinth, planted to grow into a giant optical illusion for visitors to lose themselves in!
🤏 THE SHRINKING ROOM
Experience the magic from the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” film!
As you stroll down this captivating corridor, you’ll seem to grow bigger with every step. Get ready to be amazed by this iconic illusion and make sure someone is ready to capture it on camera.
🏐 THE ANTI - GRAVITY ROOM
The ‘Anti-Gravity Room’ offers an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of sensory illusions. In this room, balls appear to roll uphill, and everyone seems to stand at impossible slants, effortlessly leaning into space without falling over.
🌀 THE VORTEX TUNNEL
This bizarre and exciting contraption works by tricking your mind and body into thinking and feeling like the ground beneath you is moving when in fact it is completely still.
🪞 DISTORTING MIRRORS
These mirrors are sure to give you, your friends, and your family plenty to laugh about.
📍 GIANT PIN ART BOARD
Step up and experience the fun of the giant human pin art board! This supersized interactive installation takes the classic pin art toy and makes it big enough for you!
🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST FOR COMBINED FUN & FLOWER:
▪️Adult entry: £14.95
▪️Child entry: £14.95
▪️Group ticket - Admits 4 people: £55.00
▪️Child under 18 months: £0.00
▪️Concession - 65 years and above: £12.95
▪️Carer & disabled Ticket. Admits two.
Access card required: £22.50
ℹ️ FOR BOOKING & MORE INFORMATION:
Click via the event link.
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🐞 Insect Trail 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.00
🐞 For the Summer Holiday we have an Insect Trail available to pick up from the Visitor Centre at Rushmere Country Park. Find out all about the insects found in the park as you explore and then collect your reward!
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up your trail sheet for £3 in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily. All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis.
🛝 ABOUT RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. A brand new, bespoke Children's Play Area Heron's Hangout is now open for 2025! Perfect for young adventurers (ages 7+), Heron's Hangout includes nature-inspired play equipment where kids can climb, balance and explore in a safe outdoor setting.
🧚♀️ A Family accessible trail is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs where visitors can search for fairies and have a photograph in the Giant’s Chair.
🌳 FOR WALK & TRAIL IDEAS - Click here
📖 FOOD & DRINK
🔸️ The Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck
OPEN: 8am–4.00pm daily
for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, cake and ice cream (hot food served until 3.30pm).
🔸️ The Herons' Hatch Takeaway OPEN every weekend and weekdays during school holidays.
Breakfast is served from 8am - 11.45am
Delicious choice of food is served from 12 noon to 4pm. All our café food is made to order
Our menu changes regularly - if you would like to know what we offer give us a call on 01525 234260. Opening and closing times may vary.
🐶 DOG AREAS AT THE RESTAURANT
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
Dogs are welcome on our decking and outside seating areas – assistance dogs only allowed inside the cafe. Dog water bowls are available.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🌎 World Games Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00
🏆 Get active, get competitive and most of all, have fun this summer 2025 at Jordans Mill in Broom!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
Saturday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September
▪️ 7 days a week
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
⛳️ EVENT DETAILS
Take on our exciting World Games Children’s Trail packed with sporty challenges and giggles all the way.
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf, hanging rope, and horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect your well-earned prize!
🏅 Are you up for the challenge?! 🏅
💷 COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED, PAY ON THE DAY
£4 per child, includes trail sheet and a prize
☕️ THE CAFE
If you are feeling hungry there is also a cafe onsite at a scenic location overlooking the river.
Check the menu out here:
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on#riverside-cafe
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940
📧 Email: info@jordansmill.com
📘 Facebook: Jordans Mill
⛳️⚽️ Disc & Football Golf at Box End Water Park in Kempston
Friday 25 July 2025
Price: £6.00
⚽️ Looking for a fun outdoors activity? Discover Box End Park's newest attraction - Disc & Football Golf! It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family and enjoy the great outdoors - or simply come down to practice your skills & beat your course best! Open from March to December - it's fantastic FUN for all ages!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting as you work your way around our Disc & Football Golf course! You will need to throw your disc into the basket or football into the hole - the exact same as you would do on a golf course! Your round should take around 1 hour to complete. The one who takes the least goes is the winner!
👀 Watch how to play on this YouTube link.
⛳️ BEGINNER OR PRO?
Choose between our 9 Hole Beginner course or take on our 9 Hole Pro route! Feeling up to the challenge - why not combine both?
⚽️ DISC & FOOTBALLS
Got your own disc or football? Bring them along with you or you can choose to rent one of ours for £2.50pp.
⏳️HOW MANY TIME SLOTS DO I NEED?
Each time-slot takes up to 4ppl max. teeing off every 10 minutes - so if you have a group of 8ppl you'll need to book 2 consecutive slots!
🕙 ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session start time & collect your wristband from our Activities Reception before heading over to our Disc Golf course.
🎟 BOOKING A TIME SLOT - £6pp
You can book a time slot via the event link.
Opening hours and times may vary throughout the year so please make sure to check our daily opening times before booking.
🗺 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE MAP
We'd recommend downloading the UDISC app to your phone - search for Box End Park and you'll have our course map and scorecards ready for your game!
🎡 Gumbles Funfair July 2025 - Bedford Park
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:15
🎠 Gumbles Funfair is back with unlimited rides for kids at Bedford Park this summer half term 2025.
🗓 JULY 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 24th July
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Sunday 27th July
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates.
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🗓 JULY 2025 DATES
▪️Thursday 24th July
▪️Friday 25th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Sunday 27th July
🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
⭐12.00pm - 3.00pm
⭐ 3.15pm - 6.15pm
🎟 TICKETS PRICE - PAY ON THE DAY:
▪️Child (unlimited rides per session): £11
▪️Adult (spectator): £1
ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
We usually recommend the age ranges of 1-13, but an adult or sibling, cousin etc may assist young children if they would like to ride but are too small to ride alone. We do have a few dedicated toddler size attractions and are hopefully looking to bring in some more smaller attractions and inflatables specifically for tots.
With good reason, you may assist your child! If they are too young to go alone, scared etc you may assist them.
🧒 ALL CHILDREN NEED WRISTBANDS
ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions. Plan ahead! If you think our attractions are unsuitable for your child, please plan to leave them with a parent, grandparent, friend etc.
ℹ️ INFO FOR THIS EVENT - PAY ON THE DAY
Entry for this event is via wristbands only for children, these must be purchased on the day as you are entering Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair.
Some attractions may have height restrictions.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court.
You can't bring your own food and drink and may not be consumed on our premises, we encourage you to use our food and drink vending units! Without your support we can't continue to run our events!
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Weather permitting. Possible closure at any time. Please keep an eye on our Facebook updates.
🥰 Make sure you come out and support our events, we can’t continue to run these without YOUR support.
☎️ Phone: +44 07976813639
🎪 Carnival Fun Fair 2025 - at Johnsons of Old Hurst
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🎪 Get ready for three days of fun at Johnsons of Old Hurst! From July 25th-27th 2025, we’re bringing you a classic carnival experience!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday 27th July: 10am - 5pm
WHAT RIDES & STALLS?
🎠 Vintage Carousel
🎯 Shooting Gallery
🎢 Chair-O-Planes
🎡 Ferris Wheel
🎨 Face Painting
🛶 Swing Boats
🧸 Toy Town Carousel
🎪 Helter Skelter
& so much more!
🎟 ENTRY INFORMATION
Accessed within our zoo, standard zoo entry applies, rides at additional cost. No pre-booking required just turn up.
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️Under 3: Free
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 25th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Saturday 26th July: 10am - 7pm
▪️Sunday 27th July: 10am - 5pm
WHAT RIDES & STALLS?
🎠 Vintage Carousel
🎯 Shooting Gallery
🎢 Chair-O-Planes
🎡 Ferris Wheel
🎨 Face Painting
🛶 Swing Boats
🧸 Toy Town Carousel
🎪 Helter Skelter
& so much more!
🎟 ENTRY INFORMATION
Accessed within our zoo, standard zoo entry applies, rides at additional cost. No pre-booking required just turn up.
▪️Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️Under 3: Free
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🌹 Friday Pizza & Burgers in the garden at Lussmanns Woburn
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🌹 Lussmanns new walled garden in Woburn is the perfect place to spend a sunny Friday evening or a lazy Saturday.
🍕 WHAT FOOD?
Choose from three pizzas – all thin and crisp and cooked in our wood-fired oven. All are made with the very best San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella made up the road in Bedford. The charcuterie is of course organic, from our friends at Haye Farm in Devon who also supply the delicious lamb and beef for our burgers. The veggie burger is a stunning stack of halloumi, mushroom and pepper. It’s time for a slice of summer.
🗓 DAYS & TIMES
Weather permitting, join us from 4pm on Fridays and from 12pm on Saturdays in the Walled Garden in Woburn. Please check our socials for updates, the garden will be walk-in only unless reserved for a private event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 659999
📧 Email: kelly@lussmanns.com
📧 Email: reservations@lussmanns.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🍕 WHAT FOOD?
Choose from three pizzas – all thin and crisp and cooked in our wood-fired oven. All are made with the very best San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella made up the road in Bedford. The charcuterie is of course organic, from our friends at Haye Farm in Devon who also supply the delicious lamb and beef for our burgers. The veggie burger is a stunning stack of halloumi, mushroom and pepper. It’s time for a slice of summer.
🗓 DAYS & TIMES
Weather permitting, join us from 4pm on Fridays and from 12pm on Saturdays in the Walled Garden in Woburn. Please check our socials for updates, the garden will be walk-in only unless reserved for a private event.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 659999
📧 Email: kelly@lussmanns.com
📧 Email: reservations@lussmanns.com
📘 Facebook: Click here
🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN TEMPSFORD BEDFORDSHIRE!
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....
🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday: 10am - 4pm
ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
🙋♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts. You get to see some animals too!
🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance (limited).
⭐️ Llama Walking (ages 10+): £20
⭐️ Greet the Goats: £7
⭐️ Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
⭐️ Pat a pet: £8.75
⭐️ Pamper the ponies: £15
⭐️ Tractor Ride: £5
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!
The Farmers Grill is open: 10am - 3pm
Serving delicious hot and cold food using produce from our farm. Whether you fancy burgers and baps, or coffee and cakes, our Grill has something for all appetites. There's a Kids Menu for the little ones too! Our newly upgraded seating area is the perfect pit-stop.
✅ CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES.
(Prices and availability can change at anytime).
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🦆 The Taskmaster Half Term 2025 - Wrest Park, Silsoe
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🏐 Launching at 17 historic sites, join us at Wrest Park from 19 July - 31 August 2025, for some fun and silliness for all the family to get stuck into.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Enjoy a wide range of hilarious tasks and side-splitting shenanigans. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Wrest Park🌞 EVENT DETAILS
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. Celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots when you reach the finishing zone.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.
Plus, aim for a hole in one with mini golf, and use your imagination to build your own nature themed play structure.
🎟 BOOKING
🎟 BOOKING
Book early and save 15%.This event is included in the standard entry price.
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.
▪️Adult: From £17.20
▪️Children (5 - 17): From £10.90
▪️Under 5: Free entry
▪️Senior 65+: From £15.90
▪️Student: From £15.90
▪️Family with 1 adult & upto to 3 children: From £28.60
▪️Family with 2 adults & upto to 3 children: From £46.30
▪️Essential Companion: Free
✨️ MEMBERS - FREE
Members get free entry.
If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.
FAQ❓️
Got any questions? Check out our Taskmaster FAQs
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
☕️ THE CAFE & SHOP
Feeling peckish? Head to the Wrest Park café with its selection of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks, including a homemade soup of the day and freshly made sandwiches.
Take inspiration from history at the shop where you can pick up jams and chutneys, wines, beers, books, garden gifts and more.
🐛 The Bug Hunt at the - Walled Garden, Luton Hoo
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 13:00
🐞 Crafty fun in the wonderful Walled Garden with a creepy crawly theme – What more could you ask for?
🌻 ABOUT
With lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We also offer accessible facilities within the garden, along with plenty of seating options throughout.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads accompanied by well behaved owners are welcome to join us for the Bug Hunt!
🎟 NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need to pre book – Pay at the garden gate!
▪️Adult: £5
▪️Children: £2
▪️Under 2's: Free
▪️Carers: Free
🌻 ABOUT
With lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We also offer accessible facilities within the garden, along with plenty of seating options throughout.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads accompanied by well behaved owners are welcome to join us for the Bug Hunt!
🎟 NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
There is no need to pre book – Pay at the garden gate!
▪️Adult: £5
▪️Children: £2
▪️Under 2's: Free
▪️Carers: Free
🌞 Free Summer of Play: Dunstable Downs Sports Village
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
⚽️ This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery for you to get stuck into.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Monday 21st July - Sunday 31st August
▪️10:30am - 17:00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED JUST TURN UP
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village. Accessible drop off points and sensory sports equipment is also available. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more.
🗓 DATES FOR COACH-LED ACTIVITIES
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups:
🏹 Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions:
▪️10 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
🌳 Let’s Get Going nature-based games:
▪️01 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️08 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️15 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️22 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
▪️29 August, 10.00am-12.00pm
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED
FREE ENTRY! Suggested £2 donation.
🅿️ PARKING
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
📍MEETING POINT
Dunstable Downs: Head to our Visitor Centre or Sports Village to pick up your map and activity sheet.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
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🎨 Brush & Brew - Painting in Harlington
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🎨 We are two sisters on a mission to bring back the love of art to the community!
▪️AGE: 16+
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Come along to an evening of fun & creativity at the incredible Hub & Spoke in Harlington, Bedfordshire, accompanied by a glass of fizz and a sweet treat to break up the session half way through.
Acrylic painting session guided by Leigh, any art experience welcome, we can provide you with as much or as little guidance as you desire!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✨️ Step by step guidance throughout.
✨️ All painting supplies included.
✨️ Welcome bubbly drink on arrival.
✨️ Enjoy a Hub & Spoke sweet treat.
🤩 THEME - Get Your Grove On
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07581488527
📧 Email: leighspary@hotmail.co.uk
▪️AGE: 16+
🥂 EVENT DETAILS
Come along to an evening of fun & creativity at the incredible Hub & Spoke in Harlington, Bedfordshire, accompanied by a glass of fizz and a sweet treat to break up the session half way through.
Acrylic painting session guided by Leigh, any art experience welcome, we can provide you with as much or as little guidance as you desire!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✨️ Step by step guidance throughout.
✨️ All painting supplies included.
✨️ Welcome bubbly drink on arrival.
✨️ Enjoy a Hub & Spoke sweet treat.
🤩 THEME - Get Your Grove On
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07581488527
📧 Email: leighspary@hotmail.co.uk
👻 Dinner & Paranormal Investigation at The New Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 19:30 Price: £45.00
👻 Dinner & Paranormal Investigation at The New Lowndes Arms, Whaddon. Step into the unknown with a night of delicious food and ghostly encounters at the historic Lowndes Arms in Whaddon.
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+ event
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a main meal from a limited selection while we share eerie tales, set the scene for the night ahead, and introduce the equipment available for you to use during the investigation (with expert guidance).
As night falls, we’ll explore the centuries-old building, using paranormal tools to uncover what spirits may linger within its walls. This is your chance to experience an authentic ghost hunt in a famously haunted location.
After the investigation, we’ll regroup to share findings, stories, and personal experiences from the evening. The bar will be open for drinks and discussion.
🎟️ WHAT'S INCLUDED
One main course meal (pre-order on booking)
Introduction & Q&A session over dinner
Full paranormal investigation with equipment provided. Debrief & social at the end of the night.
🔮 PLEASE NOTE:
Drinks are not included in the ticket price – the bar will be open throughout the evening. Alcoholic drinks not available until after investigation.
🎟 TICKETS & BOOKING DETAILS
▪️£45 per person
▪️Tickets must be booked in advance
▪️DM us facebook via the event link now to secure your place.
▪️AGE: Strictly 18+ event
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a main meal from a limited selection while we share eerie tales, set the scene for the night ahead, and introduce the equipment available for you to use during the investigation (with expert guidance).
As night falls, we’ll explore the centuries-old building, using paranormal tools to uncover what spirits may linger within its walls. This is your chance to experience an authentic ghost hunt in a famously haunted location.
After the investigation, we’ll regroup to share findings, stories, and personal experiences from the evening. The bar will be open for drinks and discussion.
🎟️ WHAT'S INCLUDED
One main course meal (pre-order on booking)
Introduction & Q&A session over dinner
Full paranormal investigation with equipment provided. Debrief & social at the end of the night.
🔮 PLEASE NOTE:
Drinks are not included in the ticket price – the bar will be open throughout the evening. Alcoholic drinks not available until after investigation.
🎟 TICKETS & BOOKING DETAILS
▪️£45 per person
▪️Tickets must be booked in advance
▪️DM us facebook via the event link now to secure your place.
🎡 Willen Lake Summer Fair 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎠 Milton Keynes, Willen lake summer funfair is returning this Summer 2025. Free Entry.
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
🗓 2025 SUMMER DATES
All the fun of the fair will be returning to Willen lake from the 24th July everyday until 17th August 2025.
🕐 TIMES
▪️Weekdays 1pm - 9pm
▪️Weekends 12pm - 10pm
🎡 WHAT TO EXPECT
With new rides for 2025 there’s something for the whole family to enjoy so fetch your family to Milton Keynes favourite park for some summer fun!
✨️ Waltzer
✨️ Superstar
✨️ Miami
✨️ Dodgems
✨️ Twister
✨️ Orbiter
✨️ Giant Wheel
✨️ High Flyer
✨️ Midnight Express
✨️ Apple Coaster
✨️ LOADS Of Childrens Rides
✨️ Games & Stalls
🅿️ PARKING
Plenty Of Onsite Parking (Fee's Apply).
