Our Father’s Day Whisky Festival is back. This year, it will take place in the atmospheric surrounds of the Page’s Park Engine Shed. Entry to the festival is free with a train ticket, and spirits prices start at just £1. Why not treat dad to a ride on a steam train and a few drams?

Leighton Buzzard Railway, Page’s Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Today

Theodor Kern: Landscapes

Luton Culture presents a new display of Theodor Kern oil paintings from our collections, focusing on Landscapes. Austrian born artist Theodor Kern (1900-1969), trained at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts. Kern was a skilled artist, notable in a number of different styles.

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

Today to Sun 30 Jun

Bushcraft in Ampthill Park

NTC Bushcraft in association with Ampthill Great Park and the Heritage Lottery Fund are offering introductory bushcraft sessions in the park. There are sessions running most weekends with either half or full day session suitable for adults (12-18 years with parent/guardian).

Ampthill. Bedford. Bedfordshire. .

Today, Sat 22 Jun

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Father’s Day

To celebrate Father’s Day, The Woburn Hotel will be offering a bespoke twist on a Woburn classic of Afternoon Tea along with traditional Sunday lunch.

The Woburn Hotel, Woburn, Bedfordshire

Today

Lost Property

Full House Theatre Company presents a new detective story for curious children. Join our little detective as she investigates the bits and pieces in her Lost Property Office. From suitcases to cricket bats, treasures come from Pakistan, England and all the places in between.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton

Today

Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa

Come along as there’ll be a wide variety of high quality local handmade art and craft items, with many different crafters attending as well as a charity stall. This is a well-established craft fair, now in it’s 8th year. Tea, coffee and light refreshments available all day.

Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn

Today

Father’s Day Carvery

This Father’s Day Shuttleworth invites you to enjoy a carvery style Sunday Roast in the magnificent setting of The House, Shuttleworth. To celebrate, all Fathers will receive complimentary entry for two, to visit The Collection.

The House, Shuttleworth Old Warden Park Biggleswade Bedfordshire

Today

British Red Cross Bedfordshire Open Garden

The house was established as a farmhouse next to the village church in the 17th Century. The north garden and drive are in a woodland area with spring bulbs. The west garden is more formal with a circular bed on the site of an old well. The main lawn is south facing and leads down to a large pond.

The Manor House, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest

Today

Biggleswade Antique & Vintage Fair

Imagine your favourite vintage shop and antiques market rolled into one. With a plethora of eye-catching gems at every turn, no matter what you’re looking for, somebody at the Antiques & Vintage Fair will be selling it.

The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds

Today

The Luna Cinema - Bohemian Rhapsody

Explore the evolution of the English garden with a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park. From dazzling parterres and fragrant borders, to sweeping views and woodland walks, Wrest Park is a real treat for the senses.

Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Today

The Manor House, Barton-le-Clay - Open Garden for NGS

The garden was beautifully landscaped during the 1930s and much interest is created by picturesque stream which incorporates a series of waterfalls and ponds. Colourful streamside planting incl an abundance of arum lilies. Sunken garden with lily pond and a magnificent wisteria thrives at the rear of the house.

The Manor House, Barton-le-Clay, Barton-le-Clay

Today

Father’s Day BBQ at Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park invites families to enjoy a delicious BBQ this Father’s Day on the decking of The Safari Lodge, overlooking Desert Springs and Otter Falls. The wonderful catering team will be cooking up a storm on the large BBQ grill outside.

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire

Today

The Manor House Open Garden

Red Cross Open Garden wonderful gardens to wander around, plant stalls home made refreshments including gluten free, meet the owners and gain inspiration for your own garden.

The Manor House, Milton Ernest

Today

Close Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

The 3 acre garden at Close Cottage is 17 yrs old and encompasses a formal terraced garden, orchard and paddock. The garden is laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety of shrubs, bulbs and perennials.

Close Cottage, Leighton Buzzard

Today

The Hyde Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Walled garden adjoins the grounds of The Hyde (not open). Extends to approx 1 acre and features rose garden, seasonal beds and herbaceous borders, imaginatively interspersed with hidden areas of formal lawn.

The Hyde Walled Garden, Luton

Today, Sun 30 Jun

Gifla House - Open Garden for NGS

When we first moved to the house (some 20+ years ago) the garden was essentially a field with a couple of trees in it. Over the years we have had the entire space carefully and sympathetically landscaped.

Gifla House, Bedford

Today

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Wildlife photography workshop

Would you like to take amazing photographs of wildlife' This is your, chance as wildlife photographer, Rosalind White, will be holding photography workshops here in May and June. Rosalind will meet you on arrival and there will be a group discussion about cameras etc.

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,

Tue 18 Jun, Tue 25 Jun

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Walking Wednesday’s - Health Walk - Beginner

Join our friendly ’Walking for Health’ leader on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a beginners walk across the Downs. The group walks are led by friendly, specially trained volunteers who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make sure no one gets left behind.

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,

Wed 19 Jun 19

Pamper Evening

Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival and treat yourself to an evening of pampering, relaxation and Christmas shopping!

Forest Centre Station Road

Wed 19 Jun 19

Freeman

Following its critically acclaimed sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Freeman is touring the UK.

Luton Library Theatre Luton Central Library St George’s Square Luton

Wed 19 Jun 19 and Thu 20 Jun

Meet the Gardener

Meet the Head Gardner at Stockwood Discovery Centre for a short walk around our gardens where Gary will talk about the activities in the garden for the month, this will be followed by tea in our café where there will be the opportunity to ask gardening related questions.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton

Thu 20 Jun

Open Air Cinema - The House at Shuttleworth

Sundown Cinema is returning to The House at Shuttleworth for the third year. Sit back and relax watching your favourite films with the backdrop of The House, which is a Grade II* Jacobean style home built in 1872 and is surrounded by 165 acres of beautiful parkland.

The House at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park

Thu 20 Jun 19 and Fri 21 Jun

DodoBones + Velvet Engine Live at Forest Folk and Roots

Hatching from Hertfordshire in 2009, DodoBones have since been attracting attention with raw and heartfelt lyrics, seducing vocals, pulsing and gritty acoustic guitar, double bass and percussion.

The College Arms Bar, College Road, Cranfield, Beds

Fri 21 Jun 19

The Comedy Bar

Jake Pickford presents Join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent. Line up coming soon. Watch this space! Age guidance 16+

Luton Library Theatre Luton Central Library St George’s Square Luton

Fri 21 Jun

Tahirah Memory Album Launch Friday 21st June!

Focus on Jazz special! On Friday 21st June, we’ll be celebrating the return of Tahirah Memory to the Bear Club where she’ll be hosting her 2nd album launch “Asha” with us. We are very excited about Tahirah’s return to Luton, and we hope you will join us at the Bear Club for this special event.

The Bear Club, Mill Yard, 24a Guildford Street, Luton

Fri 21 Jun 19

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