What's On and Things To Do Around Ampthill

Aragon Day is here again on 14th July 2018 with the usual procession headed up by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Julian Polhill. It is designed to be a free fun day for all the family including children’s activities of storytelling, dressing up etc. Come and learn some Tudor dances.

Take a stroll around Ampthill and see if you can spot Teddies in the windows of shops and another public building. Win a 3-course meal for 4 at The White Hart, Ampthill. Each Teddy has a letter and numbers or words on it. Identify the shops, and then use the words/numbers to answer the questions.

Classes to be judged by Fay Mc Callum £1.50 Per Class, Rosettes to 5th place. Trophy for each 1st place. Rosettes kindly donated by Bill and Marie Botten Trophies for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show and all class trophies kindly donated by Sheila Read and Angie Lewis Show starts at 12.

From the Forest Centre to Folly Wood Runaway Adventures are hosting a series of 3 Forest Trail runs this summer, giving intermediate runners a chance to explore different parts of the Forest. Other runs will be exploring Gateway Woods and the Grange Estate.

On the last Sunday of every month, and special occasions such as Valentine’s or Father’s Day, we open our Nest as a Cafe and serve hot & cold drinks as well as delicious homemade cakes. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Soft Drinks are all available and our cakes change weekly.

This year we will be holding a series of guided walks around the beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Clophill. Each walk has it’s own theme and lasts 2 hours (12 – 2pm), starting and finishing at the Eco Lodges, and is led by a subject expert.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

Runners up in the 2017 Gardeners World Competition, ’Small Garden Category’. The garden demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively small space, 10m x 11m. Created from scratch in the Autumn of 2014, the garden is roughly courtyard in style and formed from a series of raised beds and oak structures.

A Collaborative Vegetable garden in Catherine’s garden. Tended by 4 local people each sharing in the toil and the spoils of the produce. Established 5 years ago we are all learning as we go. We have a no dig approach and love cut and come again produce.

This is Britain’s first fully vegan eco-friendly boutique jazz festival. Jazzeco features a distinguished line-up of top jazz artists against the stunning backdrop of 14th century Harlington Manor, a grade II* listed building.

The Classic Vehicle show starts at 11am. There will be display of vehicles of the playing field and at 2pm the vehicles will parade around the village. the roads will be closed during the parade. have a look around the craft and trade stalls. Arena events are sheep dog display, lower school dancing.

Join us for a day of flower painting as we turn one of the rooms in the Historic North Court of Woburn Abbey into an art studio for the day. This day is taught by artist and teacher Billy Showell, the President of The Society of Botanical Artists.

Now in its 9th year, the Woburn Abbey Garden Show is an important diary date for many keen gardeners. Set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey, ‘The Gardener’s Garden Show’ offers visitors the best location of any show in the UK, taking place within the 42 acres of Abbey Gardens.

Studying and appreciation of roses with David Austin’s Rosarian Michael Marriott. You will look at the different types of roses, flower types, and learn the distinctive differences in their scent. Find out more about the different types and varieties, and how to use them to best effect in your garden.

Topiary garden greets visitors before they enter a genuine Japanese Feng Shui garden incl bonsai every plant is strictly Japanese, large Koi pond and lily pond and Japanese Tea House. The garden was created from scratch by the owners and has many interesting features.

Danesborough Chorus summer concert with the Milton Keynes City Orchestra conducted by Ian Smith. Mendelssohn Italian Symphony and Bruckner Mass in F Minor. With extended interval to enjoy refreshments on the lawns (byo).

Nr. Aspley Guise Rail Station; Fun Dog Show (9 classes - prizes & rosettes) Registration opens at 11:30; Interval Entertainment; Doggie Agility Games; Pet Photo Competition (please bring your own photos); Beer & Jamaican Food Stall; Ice Cream van; Fun & Games for the Kids; Bouncy Castle; Lots of Bric-a-Brac & Craft...

Come and enjoy the annual Shillington Fete with its Classic Car Display, Hot Dogs, Cakes, Pimms, China Smashing, Raffle and lots of games and fun for the children. A wonderful afternoon out for the whole family. Plenty of parking space. Do come and join us!

A stunning collaboration between two rising stars of the UK folk/pop/rock scene, Elizabeth & Jameson comprises Hannah Elizabeth of Said The Maiden and Griff Jameson from Fred’s House.

Come and join hundreds of other Bubblers for an incredi-bubble summer of multicoloured frothy fun! Start in a sea of bubbles and walk, run or dance your way through eight scented Bubble Stations along the 5km route as the bubble cannons create a four-foot-deep bubble bath around you.

Join this walk and talk around Bedfordshire’s historic vineyard and discover Warden Abbey’s hidden medieval precinct from a fresh perspective.  The walk will be led by Margaret Roberts who is writing a book on the history of the abbey.

Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date,.

Short description: Brought to you by the Philharmonia Orchestra, this immersive experience invites you to explore a symphony orchestra from the inside. Journey through a 10-room installation; play along with the percussion; and sit on stage with the orchestra in 360-degree virtual reality, all for free.