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🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, 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
🌹 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
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🚦Reggae Land Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes
Saturday 02 August 2025
Price: £39.50
🚦Reggae Land returns to The Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 2nd August & Sunday 3rd August, 2025 for what is set to be the biggest Reggae Land yet!
ÐATES: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025
🎶 PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gyptian / Chronixx / Capleton
🎟TICKETS ARE ALREADY BEING BOOKED!
You can book tickets via the event link.
ÐATES: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025
🎶 PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gyptian / Chronixx / Capleton
🎟TICKETS ARE ALREADY BEING BOOKED!
You can book tickets via the event link.
🤸♂️ Adult Farm Night with Silent Disco 2025 - Mead Open Farm
Saturday 02 August 2025
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🎧 NEW FOR 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard - From 19th July 2025, enjoy the Silent Disco as part of your ticket! Don a headset and party the night away as the DJs battle it out.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🚦Reggae Land Festival 2025 - Milton Keynes
Sunday 03 August 2025
🚦Reggae Land returns to The Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 2nd August & Sunday 3rd August, 2025 for what is set to be the biggest Reggae Land yet!
ÐATES: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025
🎶 PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gyptian / Chronixx / Capleton
ÐATES: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025
🎶 PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gyptian / Chronixx / Capleton
🎟TICKETS ARE ALREADY BEING BOOKED!
You can book tickets via the event link.
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 03 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
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
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
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, 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
🌹 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
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 06 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
🚌⛱️ Coach Trip to Great Yarmouth from: Bedford, Sundon Park & Luton
Thursday 07 August 2025
⛱️ We’re off to Great Yarmouth on Thursday 7th August 2025!
Visit Details: Upon arrival, you'll have around 4 hours and 30 minutes to explore and enjoy all that Great Yarmouth has to offer. Our designated drop-off and pick-up point is located at Britannia Pier, right across from the Bowling Green.
Make the most of your long weekend with a relaxing coach trip to the seaside! Stroll along the beach, enjoy traditional fish & chips, or simply soak in the sun.
📍PICK UP POINTS:
▪️Luton: Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station - 7:30am
▪️Sundon Park: Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP - 7:50am
▪️Wixams: Wixams Retirement Village - 8:20am
▪️Bedford: Bus Stop, by Poundland, opp Pilgrims - 8:35am
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£18 per Child (Under 16)
▪️£28 per Adult
▪️£70 for a Family (Please call us to book this special Family Deal!)
🎟 BOOK NOW
You can book on Three Star Coaches websites via the event link.
🚍 GREAT YARMOUTH TRIP DATES 2025
▪️Monday 26th May 2025
▪️Saturday 26th July 2025
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️Monday 25th August 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
📧 Email: sales@threestarcoaches.com
Visit Details: Upon arrival, you'll have around 4 hours and 30 minutes to explore and enjoy all that Great Yarmouth has to offer. Our designated drop-off and pick-up point is located at Britannia Pier, right across from the Bowling Green.
Make the most of your long weekend with a relaxing coach trip to the seaside! Stroll along the beach, enjoy traditional fish & chips, or simply soak in the sun.
📍PICK UP POINTS:
▪️Luton: Bus Stop 4 Bus Interchange Luton Railway Station - 7:30am
▪️Sundon Park: Park Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BP - 7:50am
▪️Wixams: Wixams Retirement Village - 8:20am
▪️Bedford: Bus Stop, by Poundland, opp Pilgrims - 8:35am
🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️£18 per Child (Under 16)
▪️£28 per Adult
▪️£70 for a Family (Please call us to book this special Family Deal!)
🎟 BOOK NOW
You can book on Three Star Coaches websites via the event link.
🚍 GREAT YARMOUTH TRIP DATES 2025
▪️Monday 26th May 2025
▪️Saturday 26th July 2025
▪️Thursday 7th August 2025
▪️Monday 25th August 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 722626
📧 Email: sales@threestarcoaches.com
🎊🏁 Dunstable’s Soapbox Derby 2025 at Priory Gardens
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🏎 Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed, creativity, and community spirit as Dunstable hosts its very first Soapbox Derby to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Town Council!
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
🏎 ENTERING THE SOAPBOX DERBY
Entering a soapbox derby can be a fun and rewarding experience for several reasons:
Building a soapbox kart requires problem-solving, engineering, and creativity. You get to design and build your own kart from scratch, choosing the materials, shape, and even adding unique features. If you enter as a team, it’s a great way to work collaboratively with colleagues, friends or family.
Successfully completing and racing your soapbox kart can give you a sense of achievement. Whether you win or not, the effort and process of creating something functional and fun is so rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to learn lifelong skills, such as woodworking, engineering, or basic physics (understanding how your kart will perform based on weight, aerodynamics, etc.)
We are hoping our Soapbox Derby event will involve as many local communities as possible, bringing people together to support each other. It’s a chance to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun with your community.
The thrill of racing down a hill and competing for the best time is super exciting and fun.
We hope you will see the benefit and the fun and take part in the first ever Dunstable Town Council Soapbox Derby 2025.
If you have any questions or queries please email events@dunstable.gov.uk
🏅FREE TO ENTER
Deadline for entries is Monday 2 June 2025.
Visit our website via the event link for a registration pack.
This fun-filled event is perfect for families, businesses, and local groups who want to take on the challenge and be part of Dunstable history!
🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
As well as the exciting racing, there will also be a giant screen broadcasting the race, plus films shown on the day. Spectators can also enjoy live entertainment, stalls, and onsite bar and catering facilities.
🏁100 METRE TRACK
The Soapbox Derby will see competitors race down our 100m track, leaving from a bespoke ramp to really get you flying. It is completely free to enter, we are looking for businesses, schools, community groups, charities plus friends and families to come together to build your own custom kart. You can even try and get sponsors to raise funds for your kart build.
There are two categories
▪️Juniors 8-17 yrs
▪️Seniors 18+ yrs.
On the day the winners will be overall fastest time in each categories and best presented. We want to see speed but also creativity and fun within the teams and karts. So go wild with your designs.
🏎 ENTERING THE SOAPBOX DERBY
Entering a soapbox derby can be a fun and rewarding experience for several reasons:
Building a soapbox kart requires problem-solving, engineering, and creativity. You get to design and build your own kart from scratch, choosing the materials, shape, and even adding unique features. If you enter as a team, it’s a great way to work collaboratively with colleagues, friends or family.
Successfully completing and racing your soapbox kart can give you a sense of achievement. Whether you win or not, the effort and process of creating something functional and fun is so rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to learn lifelong skills, such as woodworking, engineering, or basic physics (understanding how your kart will perform based on weight, aerodynamics, etc.)
We are hoping our Soapbox Derby event will involve as many local communities as possible, bringing people together to support each other. It’s a chance to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun with your community.
The thrill of racing down a hill and competing for the best time is super exciting and fun.
We hope you will see the benefit and the fun and take part in the first ever Dunstable Town Council Soapbox Derby 2025.
If you have any questions or queries please email events@dunstable.gov.uk
🏅FREE TO ENTER
Deadline for entries is Monday 2 June 2025.
Visit our website via the event link for a registration pack.
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🤸♂️ Adult Farm Night with Silent Disco 2025 - Mead Open Farm
Saturday 09 August 2025
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
🎧 NEW FOR 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard - From 19th July 2025, enjoy the Silent Disco as part of your ticket! Don a headset and party the night away as the DJs battle it out.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🤸♂️ PLAY....
Let loose in our indoor play, take on your mates at mini golf and bounce around on our giant jumping pillows.
🏎 ADVENTURES
Reach new heights with our thrilling Topsy Turvy climbing adventure or race in our go-karts. Zoom down Shaggy's Raceway & indoor play!
🐐 ANIMALS
Hand feed our adorable animals.
🔥 FOOD & MUSIC
Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant, dance the night away to the sounds of summer, toast some marshmallows at the firepit and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*.
😋 A FOOD CHOICE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
▪️Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
▪️Moving Mountains Plant-Based Burger (V / VE)
▪️Halloumi Burger (V)
▪️Chicken Katsu Loaded Fries
▪️Frankfurter Hot Dog
Please note: Menu is subject to change. If you have an allergens or dietary questions, please email events@meadopenfarm.co.uk
🗓 ADULT FARM NIGHTS WITH SILENT DISCO DATES FOR 2025
▪️Saturday 19th July
▪️Saturday 26th July
▪️Saturday 2nd August
▪️Saturday 9th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
🎟 TICKETS COST:
All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket from just £28.95. For a group of 10 or more or members the ticket cost is from £25.95.
🚗 NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals 2025 at Shuttleworth
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🚗 Although predominantly a members event the NSRA HOT ROD SUPERNATIONALS 2025 welcomes members of the public and NSRA members into the event on Sunday 10th August 2025.
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a great day out for all, this family-friend event is not just for car fans. There are loads for all to enjoy from
⭐️ activities,
⭐️ entertainment,
⭐️ trade stalls,
⭐️ show cars,
⭐️ catering,
⭐️ funfair,
⭐️ bar,
⭐️ music.
🎊 Plus the famous best in show judging and competition announcements towards the end of the day.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can purchase tickets via the event link)
▪️Adult: £13.00 online /£15.00 at the gate
▪️Member: £9.00 online /£10.00 at the gate
▪️Child: £4.00 online / £5.00 at the gate
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Disable parking available but please note this is a parkland event all on grass, over a large area.
ℹ️ Event Information
▪️Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, Terms and conditions apply.
▪️The ticket does not grant you access to he Shuttleworth Collection or Swiss Garden
▪️Proof of membership is required for members’ tickets
📍SHOW CARS
Show car spots are available to purchase on the day via a different entrance – please enter via Alder Drive ONLY from 09:00am
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a great day out for all, this family-friend event is not just for car fans. There are loads for all to enjoy from
⭐️ activities,
⭐️ entertainment,
⭐️ trade stalls,
⭐️ show cars,
⭐️ catering,
⭐️ funfair,
⭐️ bar,
⭐️ music.
🎊 Plus the famous best in show judging and competition announcements towards the end of the day.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
(You can purchase tickets via the event link)
▪️Adult: £13.00 online /£15.00 at the gate
▪️Member: £9.00 online /£10.00 at the gate
▪️Child: £4.00 online / £5.00 at the gate
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Disable parking available but please note this is a parkland event all on grass, over a large area.
ℹ️ Event Information
▪️Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, Terms and conditions apply.
▪️The ticket does not grant you access to he Shuttleworth Collection or Swiss Garden
▪️Proof of membership is required for members’ tickets
📍SHOW CARS
Show car spots are available to purchase on the day via a different entrance – please enter via Alder Drive ONLY from 09:00am
🚜 Pitstone Green Museum Opening Day 2025
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🚜 Are you Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Look no further!
💚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £8
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
💚 WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore Pitstone Museum's vast array of attractions, boasting over 40 unique exhibits. From captivating model railways to the clang of a working Blacksmith, from vintage game consoles to historic farm machinery, and from the impressive workings of a Rack Saw to the mighty 28-liter Crossley Gas Engine - there's something for everyone.
Step into the past and experience firsthand activities like lacemaking and pottery or embark on an adventure on our Tractor to Pitstone Windmill.
With the Museum only open to the public nine times a year, our team of approximately 50 dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure your visit is both educational and enjoyable.
EVENT DETAILS
⭐️Rain or shine, we're open!
⭐️Browse through Craft & Trade Stalls housed in the Great Barn.
⭐️Enjoy a range of entertainment.
⭐️Refreshments on sale all day, or your welcome to bring a picnic.
🅿️ FREE PARKING
Free parking available in the Orchards.
🐶 DOGS
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Most main exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilet facilities provided. The Cook Collection is only accessible by stairs.
🎟 ON THE DOOR TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Concessions: £8
▪️Child (5-16): £4
▪️Under 5: FREE
▪️Family (1 Adult + 3 Children): £17
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
▪️Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £27
▪️Entry for Carers of disabled visitors: FREE
🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🗓 2025 OPENING DAY DATES
▪️Easter Monday 21st April
▪️Early May bank holiday Monday 5th May
▪️Spring bank holiday Monday 26th May
▪️Sunday 8th June
▪️Sunday 13th July
▪️Sunday August 10th
▪️Summer bank holiday Monday 25th August
▪️Sunday 14th September
▪️Sunday 12th October
☎️ Phone: 07973 154170
📧 Email: manager@pitstonemuseum.co.uk
🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
🚂 Peep peep! Its Time to Party! Thomas & Friends™ are back with FIVE visits planned for 2025 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine AND Percy, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers AND Trevor the Traction Engine!
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
💨 Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
💨 Ride with Percy, Thomas's best friend
💨 Meet Trevor the Traction Engine (Subject to availability)
💨 Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and sing-a-longs
💨 Enjoy the free Tea Cup rides
💨 Have fun with Rusty & Dusty around the site and sing-a-longs
💨 Go for a free ride on our miniature steam railway - fun for ALL the family!
💨 Singalongs and performances from Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty
💨 Thomas & Friends photo opportunities
💨 Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod
💨 Thomas & Friends character hunt
💨 Thomas & Friends garden games
💨 Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
💨 Visit the railway museum
💨 Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
💨 Decorate your party hat
👀 You can also look round our stunning glass-roofed visitor centre with lovingly restored vintage steam engines on display, extensive museum, gift shop and café.
🗓 2025 EVENT DATES
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
▪️18th - 20th April
▪️25th - 26th May
▪️5th - 6th July
▪️9th - 10th August
▪️11th - 12th October
ℹ️ Personal Assistant / Carer: FREE (please call Quaytickets to book these on 0161 876 2015. Documentation will need to be shown on entry. Only one free carer per disabled person).
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️Adults: £19
▪️Children (2-15): £15
▪️Under 2s: Free
▪️2 adults + 2 children: £59
▪️1 adult + 2 children: £40
NOTE: Prices exclude booking fees
🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025
Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
⚙️ The Mill, Shop and Tea Room are open to the public only on the dates below. Flour and oats are milled on open days, water levels permitting. Tea Room last orders 4.30pm.
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
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
🌺 The Walled Garden - Luton Hoo Estate
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🌺 From the first Wednesday in May to the last in September 2025, 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
🌹 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
🛥 Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025 - St Ives, Huntingdon
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:30
🛥 Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill.
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip.
▪️Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm in time for a mill tour.
▪️You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton.
▪️The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
▪️Adult-non National Trust member: £25.00
▪️Adult-National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-non National Trust member: £20.00
▪️Child-National Trust member: £15.00
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@electricriverboat.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07906 257308
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🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025
Friday 15 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:30 Price: £3.25
🎈 Returning to the Racecourse in 2025, the much-loved nostalgic Northampton Town Balloon Festival will once again be filling the skies with balloons!
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
2025 DATES
▪️Friday 15th August
▪️Saturday 16th August
▪️Sunday 17th August
(Last entry 9.30pm)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Watch the skies transform with colourful hot air balloons, showcasing the grace of skilled balloonists.
🎶 Enjoy live arena entertainment
🎡 A vibrant funfair for all ages
🤹♂️ A thrilling circus workshop
🦅 Experience the majesty of birds of prey
🛍 Explore trade stalls
🌅 Indulge in a hot air balloon glow at sunset, 🎆 followed by dazzling fireworks.
😋 Delight your taste buds with a diverse range of festival food and drinks
🕕 What times will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also a planned Saturday and Sunday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am.
🪂 Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event at £225.00 per person and can be booked via this link.
https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(A balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
🚫🍷 Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety, please consider the weather before bringing your dogs!
🌧 What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
♿️🚻 Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available
♿️🅿️ Is there disabled parking?
Yes, please inform and attendant when you arrive. However, please be aware we cannot guarantee disabled parking.
🅿️ PARKING - £5 FOR THE DAY
Parking is available, it is £5 for the day.
To get to the event does require a short walk and the event is on grass, which means the ground quality is subject to the weather conditions.
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Early bird fast track tickets can be purchased via the event link.
▪️£3.25pp
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate prices
▪️Adult: £4
▪️Children: £3
▪️Children under 1 meter tall go free.
🏕 Big Camp Out at Dunstable Downs August 2025!
Time: 12:00
🏕 Big Camp is back! Join us from 12.00pm on 15 August to 2.00pm on 17 August to camp out overnight beneath Dunstable Downs' famous skies!
Big Camp is the perfect family adventure, offering you the rare opportunity to pitch your tent and camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire. Spend the weekend exploring the Downs in a new light and admiring our vast night-time skies.
In 2025, we are going bigger and better than ever, with two nights of camping now on offer!
INCLUDED IN YOU PITCH TICKET
- ✨️ Camp fire with marshmallows and stories
- ✨️ Lantern lit sunset walk
- ✨️ Crafts and nature art
- ✨️ Soft archery
- ✨️ Kids' nature and ‘day in the life of a ranger’ ✨️ walks
- ✨️ Nature bingo
- ✨️ Hide and seek animal trail
🔥 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages. For those who wish to bring their own, a BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.
🐶 DOGS
Only one dog per pitch permitted, to be kept under close control at all times.
🚫 NO SHOWERS
We don’t have any showers, so please bring wipes or flannels. A suggested kit list and welcome pack will be sent out the week before.
🚻 TOILETS
Toilets and drinking water will be available on the campsite.
🗓 DATE & TIMES
▪️Friday 15 August 2025 – Sunday 17 August 2025.
▪️Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday.
▪️Exit by 2pm on Sunday.
🔐 GATES CLOSE AT 6PM
At 6pm gates into Dunstable Downs will be locked, so no cars will be able to enter or leave after this point.
🎟 COST
▪️Per Pitch (2 adults and 3 children) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate:
£110.00
▪️Additional Person (aged 5+) - Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate: £5.00
