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🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2025 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Time: 10:30 - 17:00
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.
▪️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


💚 St Albans Vegan Market 2025

Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus

🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025

Time: 10:00 - 14:00
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December




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🚣♀️ Olney Riverfest 2025 at The Recreation Ground

Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎠 WHAT TO EXPECT
While you wait for the rafts to arrive at the swimming steps, there's lots to do. We'll have food, charity, craft stalls, children's fairground rides and, of course, don't forget the bars. Why not take a day off from the hassle of bringing along a picnic? We have catered for a wide range of tastes, with a fantastic array of food outlet stalls.
Come and browse our great selection of craft stalls. Why not treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, something unique is waiting for you. Don't forget that our local charities will be there fundraising and have advice on hand. And, in the marquee, you'll find the band stage featuring live music.
EVENT DETAIL
The Weir at Emberton Country Park, off the A509:
✨️11:15: Raft Race scrutineering starts
✨️11:45: Draw for Raft Race running order
✨️12:00: Duck Race (weir to A509 bridge)
✨️12:45: Raft Race starts
Riverfest field, South of Swimming Steps, Recreation Ground off East Street, Olney:
✨️12:00: Stalls & food outlets open and Live bands start
✨️13:15: Rafts begin arriving at Swimming Steps, time approx.
✨️15:00: Raft Race presentations on band stage in marquee
✨️17:00: Bands finish
🎶 Live bands 12:00 - 17:00
🔸️12:00: Olney Hearts Club Band a local young guitar group
🔸️12:35: Matt Philcox - a piano singer & songwriter
🔸️13.15 Lee Ross and Ian Roberts - songwriters, guitars & singing
🔸️14.10: Tinkers Lane
🔸️15.20: Fisherfolk
🔸️16.15: Cross Roots
🐶 DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome at our event. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after any mess it makes.

🎊 Proms in the Park 2025 with Russell Watson & Lesley Garrett, Bedford

Time: 16:30
This year’s Proms show will feature the renowned London Gala Orchestra and the Bedford Choral Society, which organisers say promises an enchanting music programme filled with popular classical pieces, alongside the rousing traditional Proms favourites to close the show.
Promenaders can look forward to a stunning laser and special effects finale that will elevate the concert experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️60-piece live orchestra
✨️Food & drink stalls
✨️Laser and special effects finale
Performers
⭐️Tenor: Russell Watson
⭐️Soprano: Lesley Garrett
⭐️Conductor: Robert Emery
⭐️London Gala Orchestra
⭐️Bedford Choral Society
⭐️Rock Choir
⭐️Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Gather the whole family for a magical evening, and even treat some children, to their first concert.
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.
🍷 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your picnic chairs, blankets, food & drink and your finest Proms attire and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food concessions available.
🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️General Admission Standing Ticket: £50.40
▪️Child General Admission Standing: £5.60
▪️Terrace VIP ticket: £126.50
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair Access: Change 'Ticket Quantity' to 1 Wheelchair ticket (Free Companion ticket must be added at the time of booking along with the paid Wheelchair ticket).
For Deaf/Hard of Hearing: - Change the Ticket Quantity to 1 Hearing Impairment, Then add the 1 Free Essential Companion Ticket (not valid without accompanied paid ticket and must be added at the time of booking).



😋 Flavour Fest 2025 - Willen Lake

Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
We'll have a range of street food options, plus hot drinks and a bar available at Willen Lake Café.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
Normal car parking charges apply.


🦆 Shefford Annual Duck Race 2025

Time: 12:00
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.




⛱️ Aylesbury on Sea 2025 - Free Entry

Time: 11:00 - 16:00
WHAT TO EXPECT
☀️Punch and Judy shows
☀️‘The Sinister Seaside’ presented by Unbound Theatre
☀️Flotsam and Jetsam’s ‘Voyage to the Trash Vortex’ eco-friendly adventure
☀️Circus and Bubble workshops
☀️Land train, Chair-o-planes and teacups
☀️Mini golf and Prize bingo
☀️A cheeky giant seagull duo and a magician
☀️Face-painting with Zoomania
☀️Super soaker arena (weather permitting), limbo, volleyball
☀️Arts, crafts, games
🕐 PERFORMANCE TIMES
✨️ Unbound Theatre’s ‘The Sinister Seaside’ – 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm (BSL)
✨️ Punch & Judy – 12:00pm, 1:45pm (BSL), 3:30pm
✨️ Flotsam & Jetsam – 12:30pm (BSL), 2:15pm
♿️ EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
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👀 VISUAL STORY
A visual story helps those who wish to know more about our events and what to expect. View the visual story video to assist those who could become overwhelmed by the event.
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💖 Massive thanks to Ben Mason Grab Hire for sponsoring this event.




🏰 Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival 2025 - FREE ENTRY

Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT
With a large beer tent, offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, plus an array of world food stalls, there is something for everyone to sample and enjoy.
🏰THE CASTLE IS ALSO FREE TO EXPLORE!
The Castle will also be open until 4pm for the public to explore for FREE!
🐶 Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
🅿️ Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle.




🐶 Rushmere Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2025 - The Country Park

Time: 11:00 - 16:00
✅️ FREE ADMISSION
Free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family. No booking required - just turn up!
🐶 DOG SHOW 13:00-15:30
Dog show competitor fee £2 per category entry on a first come first served basis on the day and you will need to arrive from 11am onwards to register your dog into categories.
Categories:
🔸️Most handsome man (1 year+)
🔸️Most lovely lady (1 year+)
🔸️Perfect pup (up to 1 year)
🔸️Waggiest tail
🔸️Best biscuit catcher
🔸️Golden oldie (8 years+)
🔸️Best rescue
🔸️Fluffiest/scruffiest
🔸️Young owner award (7 to 15 years old)
🔸️Best in show (decided from winners of each category)
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️Stalls
⭐️Arts & Crafts
⭐️Refreshments
⭐️Activities for all the family
🅿️ PARKING
Summer Fayre entrance is free but parking fees still apply.

🌳 Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve 2025

Time: 12:30 - 17:00
ℹ️ THE MILL
There are three floors to view. We recommend the minimum time would be 15 minutes for each floor. There is a lift in the mill which allows full access to all three floors, there is also a toilet, for disabled visitors.
🌳 THE NATURE RESERVE
The Nature Reserve is open all year round, except 10th-11th May and 4th-5th October 2025. A circular walk takes around 45 minutes.
🐶 ABOUT DOGS
With the exception of guide dogs, we do not allow dogs in the mill. We welcome well behaved dogs in the Nature Reserve and ask that they be kept on leads at all times – many animals and birds breed or feed on the reserve, at or near ground level at all seasons of the year.
🕧 OPENING TIMES
🔸️Mill, Shop and Tea Room: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
🔸️Milling sessions: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
🗓 2025 OPENING DATES
▪️June: 8th, 22nd, 29th
▪️July: 6th, 13th,
(Art Group Summer Exhibition 19th, 20th), 27th
▪️August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
▪️September: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪️October: 19th
🅿️ CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
10.00am to 7.00pm
(or earlier if dusk, dull or rainy)
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Telephone: 01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com







🚘 Pulloxhill Car Boot Sale 2025

Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️Gates open: 09:00
▪️Entry: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS
▪️All Cars, Suv's & Small Vans: £10.00.
▪️All Large Vans: £15.00
▪️All trailers £5 extra
Please bring correct change as change
will NOT be given!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW FOR SELLERS
Any Additional Helpers for sellers must be in the same vehicle for entry
Important Note: NO trading/selling to buyers before 9:00am. Those found doing so will be asked to leave the site.
🌧 WEATHER PERMITTING
Please keep an eye out for any updates on the Facebook page.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07944 431757
(recorded message service)
📧 Email: info@pulloxhillcarboot.com

🎊 Newport Pagnell Carnival 2025

Time: 12:00
🗓 SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025
🎟 ENTRY:
The carnival parade is FREE to watch from the high street but there is a small charge to enter the main field on the Saturday.
▪️Adult: £2
▪️Concessions: £1
▪️Under 5’s: FREE!
Starting at 12:00 with streets lined with people cheering the parade of floats as they travel through the town and onto the Riverside Meadow where the Carnival will be in full swing.
🎊 The Carnival Parade (Saturday 12:00 only)
🏃♀️ Carnival 5k run (Saturday only)
🗓 SUNDAY 6TH JULY
🎟 ENTRY: FREE
Enjoy the cavalcade of vehicles as they drive through the town at 12:00 and onto the Riverside Meadow where the carnival will still be in full swing, where you can marvel at their beautiful bodywork along with a car boot sale.
🦆 Big 'Rubber' Duck River Race down the river (Sunday only)
🚘 Car Boot (Sunday only)
WHAT TO EXPECT ON BOTH DAYS
✨️Live music
✨️Entertainment
✨️Performances
✨️Vintage & Modern Car Rally & Static Show
✨️Stalls
✨️Games
✨️Sweet Treats
✨️Tombola's
✨️Raffles for Adults and Kids
✨️Craft Items
🛍 STALLS
On the field you will find lots of stalls from charities, clubs, local and national businesses. Boasting a variety of games, sweet treats, tombola’s and raffles for adults and kids, along with some beautiful handmade items and those other niche bits that you didn’t even know you needed.
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❓️FACTS AND QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
ℹ️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
It is possible to apply to enter the 5k run, car boot and to exhibit your classic car as well as just provide a helping hand via the Newport Pagnall website accessed via our event link.












🚘 Redbourn Car Boot Sale 2025

Time: 09:30 - 14:00
🛍 BUYERS INFORMATION
▪️Adults 16+ after 9:30am: £3.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 10:00am: £2.00
▪️Adults 16+ after 11:00am: £1.00
🚘 SELLERS INFORMATION
No booking just turn up and pay on the day.
▪️Times – Early trader sellers unload between 8am and 9am. Main general public sellers unload from 9am. Sale finishes around 2pm.
▪️Pitch charges – Cars £13. Small vans £15. Large vans £17. Early 9am setup pitches £23. Extra large pitch (16 m) £28.
▪️Extra info – You must get a sticker as proof of payment and display it on your drivers wing mirror while on site!!
♨️ CATERING & BOUNCY CASTLE ETC PITCHES
If you wish to apply for a catering / jumping castle etc pitch, please send photos and details of your service by email by clicking here.
🌧 IF THE WEATHER ISN'T LOOKING GREAT
If wet before or on the morning of a sale, please check the Facebook page to see if it is still on, or by calling after 8am on the day our main telephone line 01992 468619 which can now handle unlimited calls. Press 1 , then 1 again for “cancelled or closed sales”.
🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed on hot days! We do allow dogs on cool days and when on a lead at all times and they must not be left in any vehicle at any time.

🚘 LINSLADE CAR BOOT SALE 2025 (Last one this year)

Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🛍 BUYERS
▪️From: 12pm
▪️Entry: £1
▪️Correct change please
▪️No credit cards , no western union ,
no crypto or Bitcoin .
🚘 SELLERS MUST STAY UNTILL 3PM
▪️Sellers from: 11am
▪️Cars: £9
▪️Vans: £12
▪️Large Vans: £15
▪️Trailers: £3
ℹ️ SELLERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❌ No trading until 12pm
❌ No £20 notes on the gate
❌ Take rubbish home
❌ No queue jump disabled or not
🐶 DOGS
No Dogs allowed
✅ Great day
✅ Great footfall
✅ Some great bargains
✅ Great range of food available
✅️ Toilets
🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates via the link.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLtETHaJ/
☎️ Phone: +44 7487 293072



💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025

Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.






☕️ The Chatty Cafe - Market Cross, Dunstable

Time: 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to just sit and socialise! No obligation to purchase a drink 💛
ℹ️ MARKET CROSS DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 674381
🌐 Website: https://www.marketcrosspubdunstable.co.uk/





💥 Buy one get one free at Hong Buffet in Luton!

Time: 17:00 - 22:00
📆 2025 DATES BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER:
▪️Monday 7th July
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Wednesday 9th July
TIME: From 5pm - 10pm
😋 WHAT FOOD TO EXPECT
⭐️CHINESE APPETISER
⭐️CHINESE MENU
⭐️ITALIAN
⭐️TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI
⭐️INDIAN
⭐️THAI
⭐️GRILL
⭐️DESSERTS
⭐️INCLUDING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
💳 PRICE
▪️Adults: £23.00
▪️Children (under 12 & under 1.5m: £11.50
(Buy one and get the cheapest free)
▪️PLEASE NOTE
Last entrance is 1 hour prior to closing. Dishes will be removed 30 minutes prior to closing. Time restrictions may apply our restaurant operates 1 hour 45 minutes seating time policy for reservations, non-reservations will have 1 hour 30 minutes. Please note that your reserved table will be kept for up to 15 minutes ONLY.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is an elevator to get to the first floor of the restaurant for wheelchair and prams.
🅿️ PARKING
Most customers use the council owned car park by the library during the day which is a 4-5 minute walk and after 6pm parking on the side roads with single yellow lines is free.
✅️ HOW TO BOOK
You can book on the website via the event link or
☎️ Phone: 01582 724000










💦 FREE Bennett's Splash Park in Dunstable 2025

Time: 10:00 - 18:00
📆 2025 DATES
▪️Monday 5th May - Sunday 31st August
▪️7 days a week
▪️10am - 6pm
💦 FREE FAMILY FUN
Enjoy the 16 super soaking water features ranging from gentle mists, spray arches and tipping buckets to spray shooter cannons. The Splash Park is designed to be enjoyed by children of all ages from 2 years to 10 years.
Those who are older are asked to act responsibly for the safety of all.
Please note, the Splash Park will have 10 minute intervals where the water will stop to ensure water safety quality checks, why not take this opportunity to refresh at the Splashside Cafe.
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bennett’s Splash Park and Splashside Café may be subject to closure due to unforeseen circumstances due to weather, technical faults or other issues beyond our control. For regular updates, please follow us on Facebook: @bennettssplash *
🍕 THE SPLASHSIDE CAFE
The Splashside Café adjacent to the Splash Park offers an array of food and drinks for all to enjoy such as freshly prepared milkshakes, delicious pizzas, classic fish finger bap and much more! Please note, last orders are 5.30 pm. View the menu here.
🅿️ PARKING - Charges may apply
When driving to Bennett’s Splash, please park in Ashton Square Car Park located off Bull Pond Lane, LU6 3BE.
The Splash Park is a minute walk from here, into Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Please take care when crossing the road.
ASHTON SQUARE CAR PARK is owned and operated by Central Bedfordshire Council. Please check the machines for chargeable days and hours.






🚘 Bedfordshire Classic Car Meet in Oakley– 2025

Time: 18:00
🚘 WHAT TO EXPECT
A laid-back evening filled with amazing vehicles, great food, and even better company. Open to all makes and models, it’s the perfect chance to show off your pride and joy or simply admire others'. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone’s welcome!
✅️ Large car park/field
✅️ Bar & food on-site
✅️ Friendly, family atmosphere
✅️ Variety of cars on display
✅️ Great vibes and good conversations
ℹ️ MEMBERS/NON MEMBERS
Members of Oakley Sports & Social Club are entitled to a 25% discount on all food and drink. Not yet a member? Join online at https://oakleyssc.com/membership
🚫 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Please remember that bringing your own food and drink is prohibited at the venue.
CONTACT INFO
For more information, text or call:
☎️ Phone: 07787 126230
🗓 2025 DATES (WEATHER PERMITTING):
▪️Tuesday 8th April
▪️Tuesday 13th May
▪️Tuesday 10th June
▪️Tuesday 8th July
▪️Tuesday 12th August
▪️Tuesday 16th September

