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📽 FREE Priory Pictures Outdoor Cinema in Dunstable 2025
Saturday 05 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 22:00
🎬 Our hugely FREE popular Priory Pictures is back in Dunstable, Bedfordshire including our fully accessible screening with subtitles, low volume, hearing loop, quiet space and disabled area.
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
(Show tines & fims to be confirmed)
Showing 3 films across the day, grab your drinks and snacks from our food concession and remember to bring your picnic blankets and chairs for this free family day out in the stunning grounds of Priory Gardens!
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
(Show tines & fims to be confirmed)
Showing 3 films across the day, grab your drinks and snacks from our food concession and remember to bring your picnic blankets and chairs for this free family day out in the stunning grounds of Priory Gardens!
♿️ *Adapted screening with subtitles, hearing loop, low volume, and safe space
🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2025
Sunday 06 July 2025
Time: 12:00
🦆 Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks charity are holding our annual Duck Race, Stalls Tombola and Raffle by the river Flit in Shefford.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️Stalls
✨️Duck race
✨️Raffle
✨️Tombola
🕐 EVENT TIMES
▪️12:00PM - The fun starts
▪️12:30PM - Duck Race starts at The Swan
(at least 15 races)
The whole event is being sponsored by Country Properties. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon.
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🐶 Paxfest & Fun Dog Show 2025 at The QEII Playing Field
Saturday 12 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎊 Annual village fete & fun dog show. Come along to a FREE afternoon of family fun, lots of stalls, BBQ, refreshments, beer tent, magic Show, petting farm, connections youth bus & live music.
🎶 MUSIC
With Live music from Bedford Pipe Band, Somersham Town Band, The Stamford Stompers Dixieland Jazz, Dewey School of Dance & Clickity Clack Parties.
🤹♂️ NEW FOR 2025
Circus Avago -now’s your chance to try walking the tightrope, riding unicycles, juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, stilts, Chinese ribbons
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨Live Music
✨BBQ
✨Refreshments and Beer Tent
✨Dog Show
✨Duck Race
✨Lots of Stalls
✨Magic Show
✨Petting Farm
✨A Chance to Test Your Circus Skills
🐶 DOG SHOW
The Fun Dog Show will start at 1pm. There will be a 45 min break in the Fun Dog Show at 3pm. There are 12 classes and a Championship Class. Registration is on the day and is £1.50 per dog per class – cash payments only.
🅿️ PARKING
If you are visiting Little Paxton for Paxfest, please park on streets near the High Street (not on street corners).
♿️ Disabled Parking
The Rookery PE19 6QT & St. James Road PE19 6QW are ideal parking locations for disabled parking for Paxfest. There is a ramp at the The Rookery for easy access which leads to the QEII Playing Field.
🎶 MUSIC
With Live music from Bedford Pipe Band, Somersham Town Band, The Stamford Stompers Dixieland Jazz, Dewey School of Dance & Clickity Clack Parties.
🤹♂️ NEW FOR 2025
Circus Avago -now’s your chance to try walking the tightrope, riding unicycles, juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, stilts, Chinese ribbons
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨Live Music
✨BBQ
✨Refreshments and Beer Tent
✨Dog Show
✨Duck Race
✨Lots of Stalls
✨Magic Show
✨Petting Farm
✨A Chance to Test Your Circus Skills
🐶 DOG SHOW
The Fun Dog Show will start at 1pm. There will be a 45 min break in the Fun Dog Show at 3pm. There are 12 classes and a Championship Class. Registration is on the day and is £1.50 per dog per class – cash payments only.
🅿️ PARKING
If you are visiting Little Paxton for Paxfest, please park on streets near the High Street (not on street corners).
♿️ Disabled Parking
The Rookery PE19 6QT & St. James Road PE19 6QW are ideal parking locations for disabled parking for Paxfest. There is a ramp at the The Rookery for easy access which leads to the QEII Playing Field.
🐶 Langford Village Fete & Dog Show 2025 at Langford Village Hall
Saturday 12 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🎊 Beloved annual village tradition with fun for all the family - expect food, drink, dog show, duck race, stalls and more..at Langford Village Hall.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨Duck Race
✨BBQ
✨Bar - The Blain Le Sage Bar & Potton Brewery Company
✨Dog Show
✨Stalls
✨Games
✨Performances
✨Animal Encouters
✨Cakes & Sweet Treats
✨Classic rides & fairground games with fantastic prizes
✨Face Painting
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🎉 Rushden’s Party in the Park 2025 at Hall Park
Saturday 12 July 2025
Time: 13:00 - 20:30
🎉 Rushden's Party in the Park 2025. Join us for a fantastic line-up fun-filled family-friendly activities. In the main arena and walled garden; motor cycle stunts, dog display and queen tribute act.
Experience an electrifying lineup of local entertainment in the main arena and walled garden, we can’t wait to rock with you all!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️The Fantastic Flyin' Ryan's jaw-dropping motorbike stunts
✨️Paws for Thought Dog Display Team's incredible canine agility
✨️Magic Queen as the main evening headline act, bringing the energy and magic of Queen songs to the Walled Garden!
✨️Live music
✨️Fairground rides
✨️Birds of Prey
✨️Entertainers
✨️Large Variety of Food and Drink
✨️Commercial Stalls....and more!
🎪 MAIN ARENA SCHEDULE
1:00pm – Opening by Rushden Mayor
1:15pm & 2:45pm – Flyin’ Ryan (Aerial Stunt Performer)
2:00pm & 3:30pm – Paws for Thought Dog Display Team
4:15pm – Higham & Rushden Judo Club Demonstration
🌳 WALLED GARDEN SCHEDULE
1:00pm – Beat Route Radio
1:30pm – Zumba with Nicky
2:00pm – Irchester Players (Theatre)
2:30pm – It’s My Life (Performance)
3:00pm – Southend School
3:30pm – Michelle Gibbs Academy
4:00pm – Melodies Theatre Academy
4:30pm – Theatre Starz
5:00pm – Carel Dance Academy
5:30pm – Sound Check
6:00pm – Beat Route Radio
7:00pm – Magic Queen (Europe’s Ultimate QUEEN Tribute Band)
8:30pm – Event Finish
🔔 EVENT NOTES
🚫 No Glass allowed in Hall Park
🐾 No dogs permitted in the Walled Garden (except assistance dogs)
⚠️ Schedule and line-up subject to change without notice
🅿️ PARKING
Parking available in the park for £1.00 per vehicle.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01933 316216
📧 Email: info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk
Experience an electrifying lineup of local entertainment in the main arena and walled garden, we can’t wait to rock with you all!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️The Fantastic Flyin' Ryan's jaw-dropping motorbike stunts
✨️Paws for Thought Dog Display Team's incredible canine agility
✨️Magic Queen as the main evening headline act, bringing the energy and magic of Queen songs to the Walled Garden!
✨️Live music
✨️Fairground rides
✨️Birds of Prey
✨️Entertainers
✨️Large Variety of Food and Drink
✨️Commercial Stalls....and more!
🎪 MAIN ARENA SCHEDULE
1:00pm – Opening by Rushden Mayor
1:15pm & 2:45pm – Flyin’ Ryan (Aerial Stunt Performer)
2:00pm & 3:30pm – Paws for Thought Dog Display Team
4:15pm – Higham & Rushden Judo Club Demonstration
🌳 WALLED GARDEN SCHEDULE
1:00pm – Beat Route Radio
1:30pm – Zumba with Nicky
2:00pm – Irchester Players (Theatre)
2:30pm – It’s My Life (Performance)
3:00pm – Southend School
3:30pm – Michelle Gibbs Academy
4:00pm – Melodies Theatre Academy
4:30pm – Theatre Starz
5:00pm – Carel Dance Academy
5:30pm – Sound Check
6:00pm – Beat Route Radio
7:00pm – Magic Queen (Europe’s Ultimate QUEEN Tribute Band)
8:30pm – Event Finish
🔔 EVENT NOTES
🚫 No Glass allowed in Hall Park
🐾 No dogs permitted in the Walled Garden (except assistance dogs)
⚠️ Schedule and line-up subject to change without notice
🅿️ PARKING
Parking available in the park for £1.00 per vehicle.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone: 01933 316216
📧 Email: info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk
🎊 Cheddington Annual Family Fun day July 2025 at Cheddington Village Hall
Sunday 13 July 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🎊 Cheddington's Annual Family Fun Day 2025!
Mark your calendars for a day full of family fun and excitement at our annual Family Fun Day in Cheddington! We have an incredible line up of activities that will keep everyone entertained from start to finish.
▪️ENTRY: Free entry for everyone! Everyone is welcome, from all ages and areas.
👀 HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT'S IN STORE:
🏰 Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course & Helter Skelter: Prepare for a day of high-flying adventure with our giant inflatable obstacle course and helter skelter! Perfect for kids and the young at heart.
⛳ Crazy Golf: Challenge your friends and family to a wacky round of crazy golf. Can you conquer the obstacles and score that elusive hole-in-one?
🎯 Coconut Shy & Lucky Dips: Test your aim and luck with our classic games. Fantastic prizes are waiting for the winners!
🌿 Henna & Henna Workshop: Discover the intricate art of henna at our workshop and take home a sample to try your skills. A fun and unique experience for all.
🎨 Face Painting: Transform into your favourite characters with our vibrant and creative face painting. Fun for everyone!
🛍️ Variety of Stalls: Explore a wide range of stalls offering unique and handmade goods and great delights. Perfect for finding special treats and gifts.
🦉 Meet an Owl Experience: Don't miss the chance to meet and hold a majestic owl. A memorable experience for all ages!
🎨 Sand Art & Slime Making: Get hands-on with our sand art and slime-making activities. Fun for kids and adults alike!
🎨 Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity shine with a variety of arts and crafts activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
🍭 Spin Your Own Candy Floss Workshop: Join our workshop and spin your own candy floss in a variety of delicious flavours. A sweet treat the kids will love!
🎭 Entertainment Program: Enjoy a full day of live performances, shows, and interactive activities. There's something for everyone!
☕ Pop-Up Café: Take a break and enjoy delicious food and drinks at our pop-up café. The perfect spot to relax and refuel.
🎈 And Much More!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
♿️ Accessibility: Suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users.
🚼 Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities on-site.
🐶 Pets: Dogs are welcome, but please keep them away from the owls.
🅿️ Parking: Available on-site and in nearby residential streets.
🎊 Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Cheddington's Annual Family Fun Day. It’s the perfect event for families to come together and enjoy a fantastic day out. Don’t miss out on the most exciting event of the year!
Mark your calendars for a day full of family fun and excitement at our annual Family Fun Day in Cheddington! We have an incredible line up of activities that will keep everyone entertained from start to finish.
▪️ENTRY: Free entry for everyone! Everyone is welcome, from all ages and areas.
👀 HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT'S IN STORE:
🏰 Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course & Helter Skelter: Prepare for a day of high-flying adventure with our giant inflatable obstacle course and helter skelter! Perfect for kids and the young at heart.
⛳ Crazy Golf: Challenge your friends and family to a wacky round of crazy golf. Can you conquer the obstacles and score that elusive hole-in-one?
🎯 Coconut Shy & Lucky Dips: Test your aim and luck with our classic games. Fantastic prizes are waiting for the winners!
🌿 Henna & Henna Workshop: Discover the intricate art of henna at our workshop and take home a sample to try your skills. A fun and unique experience for all.
🎨 Face Painting: Transform into your favourite characters with our vibrant and creative face painting. Fun for everyone!
🛍️ Variety of Stalls: Explore a wide range of stalls offering unique and handmade goods and great delights. Perfect for finding special treats and gifts.
🦉 Meet an Owl Experience: Don't miss the chance to meet and hold a majestic owl. A memorable experience for all ages!
🎨 Sand Art & Slime Making: Get hands-on with our sand art and slime-making activities. Fun for kids and adults alike!
🎨 Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity shine with a variety of arts and crafts activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
🍭 Spin Your Own Candy Floss Workshop: Join our workshop and spin your own candy floss in a variety of delicious flavours. A sweet treat the kids will love!
🎭 Entertainment Program: Enjoy a full day of live performances, shows, and interactive activities. There's something for everyone!
☕ Pop-Up Café: Take a break and enjoy delicious food and drinks at our pop-up café. The perfect spot to relax and refuel.
🎈 And Much More!
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
♿️ Accessibility: Suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users.
🚼 Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities on-site.
🐶 Pets: Dogs are welcome, but please keep them away from the owls.
🅿️ Parking: Available on-site and in nearby residential streets.
🎊 Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Cheddington's Annual Family Fun Day. It’s the perfect event for families to come together and enjoy a fantastic day out. Don’t miss out on the most exciting event of the year!
📽 The Big Summer Screen 2025 in Stevenage (FREE)
Sunday 27 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 19:00
🎊 The Big Summer Screen is BACK - and it’s FREE! Join us at Event Island in Stevenage on 27th July 2025 for a day full of fun! Bring your own deckchairs or blankets and settle in! Deckchairs are available to hire for £1.00, subject to availability.
📽 FILM TIMES
✨ 11:00am–12:00pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 12:00pm: Moana 2 screening
✨ 1:15–2:15pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 2:00pm: Wicked screening
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
🎨 Free face painting until 6pm
🎠 Fair rides & bouncy castle till 7pm
⚽ 4pm Football warm-up
⚽ 5pm Women’s Euro Finals screening kick-off
⚽ Inflatable football game & mobile bar until 7pm
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
You can keep updated with Stevenage Town Centre's Facebook page incase of any changes.
📽 FILM TIMES
✨ 11:00am–12:00pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 12:00pm: Moana 2 screening
✨ 1:15–2:15pm: Moana & Wicked meet & greet
✨ 2:00pm: Wicked screening
WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
🎨 Free face painting until 6pm
🎠 Fair rides & bouncy castle till 7pm
⚽ 4pm Football warm-up
⚽ 5pm Women’s Euro Finals screening kick-off
⚽ Inflatable football game & mobile bar until 7pm
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
You can keep updated with Stevenage Town Centre's Facebook page incase of any changes.
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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
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🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025
Saturday 16 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.
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🎈Northampton Balloon Festival 2025
Sunday 17 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.