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Theatre & Cinema

There's A Monster In Your Show

7th-8th May 2024

Venue: Grove Theatre

Address: Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Website: www.grovetheatre.co.uk/theres-a-monster-in-your-show-i4575

Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...

Outdoor Events

Black to the Trails 2024

12th May 2024

Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/

The event has been designed and directed by Black Trail Runners for Black people, people of colour, and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene. Black to the Trails...

Outdoor Events

Dog Festival 2024

12th May 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5FU

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/dog-festival-2024

The popular Dog Festival is back for another year! Accolade Hounds will be hosting the fun dog show; there will be two rings, one for small dogs and one for big dogs. Classes cost £2 per dog and are payable...

Theatre & Cinema

Taylor Mania

12th May 2024

Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange

Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford

Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/taylor-mania/

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. ‘Swiftie’ Katy Ellis with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver...

Indoor Activities

Jackastory - Spring

15th-29th May 2024

Venue: The Place Theatre

Address: Bradgate Road, Bedford

Website: www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/jackastory-spring/

Listen to members of The Place team read their chosen children’s stories and discover some new favourites of your own. This will be a very relaxed event in an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Jackastory...

Theatre & Cinema

Handa's Surprise

17th-18th May 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/handas-surprise

Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an...

Arts & Crafts

Children's Craft Workshop

18th May 2024

Venue: Jordans Mill

Address: Southill Rod, Broom, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

Is your little artist ready for a burst of springtime creativity? Under the guidance of the wonderful volunteer, your child will bring colourful paper craft ideas to life and maybe even make a few friends...

Indoor Activities

Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa

19th May 2024

Venue: Orchard Cottage

Address: 10 Cross End, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire

Website: www.experiencebedfordshire.co.uk/whats-on/crafts-cake-and-a-cuppa-p2105561

A well-established and well-known craft fair with a great selection of unique items handmade by talented crafters, perfect for finding gifts for your friends and family or yourself. Free admission and...

Outdoor Events

SEN Bird & Animal Experience

19th May 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/sen-bird-animal-experience-april-21st-28th-may-12th-19th-10-00-11-30/

These workshops have been designed to allow the children to interact with the birds and animals. The experienced keepers will aim to reduce anxieties that the children may have around individual animals...

Outdoor Events

Parent & Toddler Owl Session

20th May 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/parent-toddler-owl-session-may-15th-20th-9-30-11-30/

Visit for some time with the owls, its going to be a real hoot! Run by one of their falconers, toddlers will have the opportunity to hold some of the smaller species of owls, perfect for little ones to...

Outdoor Events

Dino Week

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Mead Open Farm

Address: Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH

Website: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk/special-events/dino-week-2024/

Experience the thrill of coming face-to-face with the Dinos! Get up close with a Velociraptor, meet the T-Rexes, shake your tail at the Dino Disco, enjoy The Cave Rave Show and more! Also with outdoor...

Outdoor Events

Kids Rule! at Wrest Park

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Wrest Park

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-kids-rule-25-may-2-jun-24/

Visit for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun! 10am - 5pm. Book online and save 15%. Free for English Heritage members.

Outdoor Events

May Half Term: Flying Frisbees

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/fe9e20e9-2d8f-422f-9515-e36a8cdece8d

Take on your friends and family in the 9-hole frisbee golf course! Just aim your frisbee throws for the baskets along the course. The ones who use the fewest throws win! Who will take the title of ultimate...

Outdoor Events

Shuttleworth D-Day Weekend

25th-26th May 2024

Venue: Shuttleworth

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Website: www.shuttleworth.org/product/shuttleworth-d-day-weekend/

Shuttleworth are excited to announce a truly unique D-Day themed weekend supported by the D-Day Squadron as part of their 2024 legacy tour. The weekend will see a host of ground activities. See website...

Theatre & Cinema

Claytime

26th May 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873651686

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own...

Indoor Activities

Farmers Craft Market Fun Day

26th May 2024

Venue: Cheddington Village Hall

Address: Church Lane, Leighton Buzzard

Website: www.experiencebedfordshire.co.uk/whats-on/farmers-craft-market-fun-day-cheddington-leighton-buzzard-p2103941

The Market will host an array of growers, farmers, home produce and local artisan crafts to browse, there is something for everybody! Also with a bouncy castle, face painting, games, Tombola, crazy golf,...

Theatre & Cinema

LDN Wrestling

26th May 2024

Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange

Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL

Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/ldn-wrestling-2/

The superstars of LDN Wrestling are coming for an afternoon of rip-roaring action! It promises to be an evening of non-stop action. It’s every man for himself. Friend against friend and foe against foe. Anything...

Outdoor Events

Luton Carnival

27th May 2024

Venue: Luton TBC

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/luton-carnival

The 48th Luton International Carnival, hosted by the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, will dazzle thousands with vibrant parades, immersive storytelling, and multicultural performances. Families will enjoy...

Theatre & Cinema

Fireman Sam The Great Camping Adventure

28th May 2024

Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange

Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL

Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/fireman-sam-live/

Norman wants to go on an adventure, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers...

Outdoor Events

Little City

28th May 2024

Venue: The Forest Centre

Address: Station Road, Marston Moretaine

Website: www.marstonvale.org/Event/little-city-28th-may-2024

Little City is an entirely mobile role play city for the under 6s to explore and enjoy. Utilising bespoke backdrops and specially selected high-quality toys and equipment, your child can fully immerse...

Arts & Crafts

May Half Term Crafts

28th-30th May 2024

Venue: Monitorial Schoolroom, British Schools Museum

Address: 41-42 Queen St, Hitchin

Website: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/whats-on/may-half-term-crafts/may-half-term-crafts/

From fabulous pop-up flowers, to bumble bees, to twirling finger Maypoles, there’s a craft for everyone to welcome in the spring this half term. Crafts aimed at primary-school age children, but anyone...

Indoor Activities

Big and Little Jewellery Making Workshop

29th May 2024

Venue: The Forest Centre

Address: Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine

Website: www.marstonvale.org/Event/big-little-jewellery-making-workshop-may-2024

Create a memory to treasure for years to come... Visit the Forest Centre for the Big & Little Jewellery Making Workshop hosted by Fire Nest. This workshop is specially designed for children and their accompanying...

Arts & Crafts

Fairy Crafts

29th May 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5FU

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/fairy-crafts

Join in at the Visitors Centre for a fairy craft session to create everything you need to become a fairy - you will make beautiful wings, a magical flower wand and gorgeous charm bracelet. Volunteers will...

Theatre & Cinema

Rainbow Fairies at Houghton Hall Park

29th May 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/rainbow-fairies-at-houghton-hall-park-2024

The Rainbow Fairies from Tiny T's Theatre are visiting Houghton Hall Park's formal and kitchen gardens this May to spread magic, joy and colour! This is a 30 minute interactive show with singing, dancing,...

Theatre & Cinema

Ten In The Bed

29th May 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/ten-bed

Join the boat-bed’s disparate crew as they dream up playful tales of pirates, misunderstood sharks and fishing trips that hook some unexpected catches. This humorous and inventive new show celebrates...

Theatre & Cinema

Olaf Falafel’s Super Stupid Show (20% more Stupider)

30th May 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/olaf-falafels-super-stupid-show-20-more-stupider

Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy. There will be truth-telling cheese, fishing, ducks, bumbags, sausages and maybe some drawing. Family-friendly frivolity that...

Theatre & Cinema

Olaf Falafel’s Super Stupid Show (20% More Stupider)

30th May 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/olaf-falafels-super-stupid-show-20-more-stupider

Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before. With family-friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent...

Theatre & Cinema

The Comedy of Errors

30th May 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873654723

Join the troupe at The Quarry Theatre for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together...

Theatre & Cinema

Comedy Of Errors

31st May 2024

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Address: London Road, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/comedy-errors-0

When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes aplenty. This is an outdoor production,...

Arts & Crafts

Half Term Kids' Crafts

31st May 2024

Venue: The Forest Centre

Address: Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine

Website: www.marstonvale.org/Event/half-term-kids-crafts

Visit for a fun-filled craft session at the Forest Centre! This session will see you decorating a bird-shaped ceramic flower pot. All paints and utensils are provided to create your own unique masterpiece. The...

Theatre & Cinema

Shakespeare on the Lawn: The Comedy of Errors

31st May 2024

Venue: Shuttleworth

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Website: www.shuttleworth.org/product/sotl24/

The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s shortest – and wildest – comedy. The clock is ticking, as the Fools rush to untangle one almighty mess in this farcical tale of long-lost twins, hysterical...

Outdoor Events

Stick Man & The Gruffalo Storytelling

31st May 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/stick-man-the-gruffalo-storytelling

Join Aaron from 'A Children's Story' in the park for free storytelling of The Stick Man and The Gruffalo, interactive nature and woodland storytelling, featuring wonderful puppetry, and fun for all the...

Outdoor Events

Stick Man Trail

31st May 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5FU

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/stick-man-trail-2-2

A fun-filled activity trail featuring popular picture book character Stick Man. The self-guided trail is aimed at encouraging children to get outdoors and explore the natural world and find out how things...

Theatre & Cinema

Comedy Club For Kids

1st June 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655722

Since 2005, the Comedy Club For Kids has been getting some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without...

Dinner with the Dinos

1st June 2024

Venue: Mead Open Farm

Address: Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard

Website: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk/special-events/dinner-with-the-dinos/

Calling all intrepid explorers - it’s time to embark on a prehistoric dining experience! Travel back in time where Dinos roamed the Earth as you enjoy a delicious two-course feast fit for any explorer....

Theatre & Cinema

Family Film Club: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

1st June 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/family-film-club-lyle-lyle-crocodile

Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at The Hat Factory Arts Centre. Film: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Running time: 1 hour 46 minutes. Rated PG.

Outdoor Events

Military Weekend 2024

1st-2nd June 2024

Venue: Shuttleworth

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Website: www.shuttleworth.org/product/military-weekend-2024/

Join them on Saturday 1st for a day full of interactive ground activities followed by the Military Air Show on Sunday 2nd showcasing outstanding and iconic military aircraft which have shaped the course...

Theatre & Cinema

Princess Live!

1st June 2024

Venue: Grove Theatre

Address: Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GP

Website: www.grovetheatre.co.uk/princess-live!-i4823

Princess Live is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all-singing, all-dancing hour long concert show. With pop and musical theatre songs that will...

Outdoor Events

Character Meet & Greet

2nd June 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/character-meet-greet-june-2nd-july-6th-28th/

Meet your favourite lovable dog down on the farm this summer, she will be out and about meeting visitors during the course of the day. Great opportunities to say hello and get your photo taken, plus they...

Theatre & Cinema

James Campbell - Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet

8th June 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653503

A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior. Based around his new book, children's comedian and author James Campbell presents...

Theatre & Cinema

James Campbell - Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet!

8th June 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653503

A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior. Based around his new book, James Campbell presents a positive, funny, life-affirming...

Outdoor Events

Father's Day Eagle Encounter

15th-16th June 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/fathers-day-eagle-encounter-june-15th-16th-10-00-1-00/

This Father's Day give your loved one a memorable gift, spending some time in the company of the giants of the skies. Under the guidance of the falconer you will be given the opportunity to meet and handle...

Outdoor Events

Home Educated Bird of Prey Day

21st June 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/home-educated-bird-of-prey-day-june-21st-10-00-3-00/

This day has been designed to be educational as well as fun and with the opportunity to get close to these fantastic birds of prey. Starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm, children will go on to learn a...

Indoor Activities

Wonder Gigs

21st-22nd June 2024

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/wonder-gigs

Wonder Gigs offer an uplifting and relaxing hour with a live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Acoustic covers of popular songs are tailored for tiny...

Indoor Activities

History in the Park at Wrest Park

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Wrest Park

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-history-in-the-park-22-june-23-june-24/

Visit for a fun-filled history weekend and enjoy family-friendly activities set in multiple time periods, live music and storytelling. Experience life in a Victorian kitchen with talks, displays and interactive...

Outdoor Events

Classics in the Park 2024

23rd June 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/classics-in-the-park-2024

Set in the beautiful park it’s a day not to be missed, especially if you love classic cars. There will be a selection of craft and produce stalls, and the popular Stick Man trail for the kids. Entertainment...

Outdoor Events

Wonders of the Woodland Storytelling

23rd June 2024

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable

Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/stick-man-the-gruffalo-storytelling-2

Join Aaron from 'A Children's Story' in the park for free Wonders of the Woodland storytelling, interactive nature and woodland storytelling, featuring wonderful puppetry, and fun for all the family! Storytelling...

Outdoor Events

Festival of Flight 2024

28th-30th June 2024

Venue: Shuttleworth

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Website: www.shuttleworth.org/product/fof24/

Join them as they celebrate 60 years of Shuttleworth air shows at the first Festival of Flight! They will have three days of entertainment, activities, and displays to celebrate the wonderful achievements...

Indoor Activities

Eid Stories

30th June 2024

Venue: Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

Address: Old Bedford Rd, Luton

Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/eid-stories

A rich collection of tales of wisdom, wonder and humour from Muslim heritage for families on the occasion of Eid al-Adha featuring Rumi, Sa’adi and Hodja Nasreddin. Suitable for all ages.

Outdoor Events

An Evening on the Farm

6th July 2024

Venue: Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

Address: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT

Website: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/product/an-evening-on-the-farm-july-6th-5-30-8-30/

Visit this summer for an evening on the farm, a fun evening for all the family! Enjoy a bbq supper of burgers, sausages and mixed salads. The falconers and keepers will be giving you the opportunity to...

Theatre & Cinema

Shelf: The Kids' Show

6th July 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653188

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family! Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring sketch comedy to children of all ages – a fun...

Outdoor Events

Lazy Sunday Music at Wrest Park

7th-21st July 2024

Venue: Wrest Park

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-lazy-sunday-music-07-jul-21-jul-24/

Spend a lazy Sunday at Wrest Park listening to live music. Each week will bring a different genre for you to enjoy. Take along deck chairs and a picnic and enjoy a wonderful day of music together. 10am...

Theatre & Cinema

Mrs Armitage on Wheels

13th July 2024

Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's

Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford

Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873658402

When Mrs Armitage goes out for a ride with her trusty dog Breakspear, she decides her bicycle needs improvement. With a new horn, a picnic hamper… and a sail, will Mrs Armitage manage to keep her bicycle...

Outdoor Events

Ampthill Charter Market

Venue: Town Centre Car Park

Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH

Website: www.ampthill-tc.gov.uk/history-and-tourism/market

Every Thursday from 8.00am. There is plenty on offer from household wares, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, olives, dried fruit, nuts, award winning baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries, children's...

Sports

Bedford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Jubilee Park

Address: Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0JD

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/bedford-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!

Indoor Activities

Bedford Roller Disco

Venue: Bunyan Sports Centre

Address: Mile Rd, Bedford, MK42 9TS

Website: rollbackworld.com/shop/bedford-roller-disco/#product-reviews

The kind of fun you can have on eight wheels. Come along with friends and family to enjoy and laugh your way into the afternoon at a family session. Every Saturday 3pm - 4:30pm. Entry is £4, skate hire...

Biggleswade Charter Market

Venue: Market Square

Address: Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AS

Website: biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/services/markets/

The Charter Market runs on Saturdays, with an array of stalls to have a browse through, ranging from varying fresh food stalls, cards and gift wrap, haberdashery, plants and shrubs, gifts and ornaments,...

Sports

Houghton Hall Junior Parkrun

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Address: Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5FU

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/houghtonhall-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!

Indoor Activities

Lego Club

Venue: Bedford Central Library

Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1PG

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#bc

Come along and get creative! See what you can make! Held every Saturday, 11am - 3pm.

Sports

Leighton Buzzard Junior Parkrun

Venue: Parson’s Close Recreation Ground Pulford Rd

Address: Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AB

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leightonbuzzard-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!

Sports

Luton Sports Village

Venue: Luton Sports Village

Address: Butterfield Green Rd, Luton, LU2 8DD

Website: letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/places-to-go/luton-sports-village/

Head over with the family to have fun and keep fit. This multi-purpose facility has a sports hall, two pools, one a 50m eight lane pool with a diving facility, sometimes mats and balls, family fun sessions,...

Open Wednesdays at the Walled Garden

Venue: Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Address: Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, LU1 4LF

Website: lutonhooestate.co.uk/event/open-wednesdays-at-the-walled-garden/

See how far the garden has come since the Walled Garden Project began over 21 years ago. Entry includes a tour of the garden and historic service buildings. Take your time to explore or visit the garden...

Outdoor Events

Rushmere Country Park

Venue: Rushmere Country Park

Address: Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EB

Website: www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park

A great place to discover nature with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. Go and view herons nesting in spring from the outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s...

Outdoor Events

Russell Park

Venue: The Embankment

Address: Bedford, MK40 3RH

Website: www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-bedford-borough/russell-park

Located off Bedford Embankment and provides a range of sports facilities, recreation space, a community café and herbaceous gardens for all the family. With a play area, football pitches, putting green,...

Arts & Crafts

Saturday Papercraft Club

Venue: Flitwick Library

Address: 15 Coniston Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1QL

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#fl

Fun sessions involving designing, colouring, folding and cutting to make your own paper creations to take home. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. 10.30am - 11.30am. Next dates: 24th June and 8th July. Please...

Indoor Activities

Sunday Funday

Venue: Bedford Central Library

Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford, MK40 1PG

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#bc

Sunday is fun day! Lots of fun for all the family with giant Lego, board games and puzzles available to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up. Every Sunday, 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Sports

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Various locations in Bedfordshire

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Dunstable Centre, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Tiddenfoot Leisure...

Sports

Wardown Junior Parkrun

Venue: Wardown Park

Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wardown-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!

Outdoor Events

Wild Church

Venue: The Leslie Sell Activity Centre

Address: Molivers Ln, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LD

Website: ccbedford.churchinsight.com/Articles/552833/Regular_Childrens_activities.aspx

Meets on the third Sunday of the month, 4:30-6pm. Wild Church is an interactive outdoor session with woodland activities, a toasty fire, food and fellowship. Spend time together in God's creation and pray,...

Outdoor Events

Woburn Farmers' Market

Venue: Market Place

Address: Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9PZ

Website: www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/south-bedfordshire/listing/woburn-farmers-market

Held on the third Sunday of every month from 10.00am - 2.00pm. This market sells a range of goods from pet accessories to fresh fruit, breads and chutney. A craft fair is also held in the village hall,...

Outdoor Events

Woodside Animal Farm

Venue: Woodside Animal Farm

Address: Woodside Road, Slip End, Beds, LU1 4DG

Website: www.woodsidefarm.co.uk

A great family day out. Get up close and cuddly with the animals. Lots of outdoor adventure play for all ages! Crazy golf suitable for adults and children is open daily. For rainy days and when the kids...

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