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Beck House - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 1 Aug 26 Beck House, Sandy SG19 2HA A 2 ½ acre garden created over 40 years with many varied areas of interest - formal and informal areas divided by hedges and shrub borders...

Roxton Flower Show

Sat 1 Aug 26 Roxton Parish Hall, High Street Roxton, Beds MK44 3EB A wonderful display of flowers, fruit, vegetables, flower arranging, cookery, craft, photography and children's classes.
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Brooklands - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 26 Jul 26 Brooklands, Dunstable LU6 2JS A ½ acre hardy exotic garden. Many mature palms, yuccas, cycas, bananas and bamboos. Around 3000 succulent plantings, all growing in ground- very few...

Jam @ Not Strictly Jazz Club

Sun 26 Jul 26 The Music Room, Fairfield House & Studios, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade. SG18 0AA On the fourth Sunday of each month we host in our music room a jam session. This month we are delighted to have as our host trio Eric Young...

13 Gravenhurst Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 26 Jul 26 13 Gravenhurst Road, Shefford SG17 5NY Almost ½ acre of mature gardens in three sections; a delightful small front garden with low-lying lavender hedge, a gravel garden with pond and...

Herbal Medicine Course

Sat 25 Jul 26 The Globe Inn, Globe Lane, Linslade LU7 2TA 3-hour Herbal Medicine course involving wild foraging for our medicinal herbs, then creating 3 herbal remedies back at base...

Summer Air Show

Sat 25 Jul 26 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT The sun cream is out, the shades are on and you’ve got long summer days stretching ahead of you… what better time for an air show?...

Make A Herbal Remedy

Fri 24 Jul 26 The Globe Inn, Globe Lane, Linslade LU7 2TA Forage for wild medicinal herbs in a beautiful water meadow or towpath, then make one herbal remedy from your finds...

'The Da Vinci Code' (the stage play)

’The Da Vinci Code’ (the stage play) Tue 21 Jul 26 The Little Theatre, 77 High Street Dunstable LU6 3SF The Curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of baffling codes...

Leighton Town FC vs Wellingborough Town

Sat 18 Jul 26 The Freed Veneers Community Stadium, Bell close, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX Preseason friendly

Songs for a Summer Afternoon

Songs for a Summer Afternoon Sat 18 Jul 26 Wayside Cottage, Manor Road, Barton MK45 4NR Caritas Harmony Ladies Choir are presenting 2 concerts this Summer the first is to raise vital funds for Keech Hospice...

12 Queen Elizabeth Close - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 18 Jul 26 12 Queen Elizabeth Close, Shefford SG17 5LE A small town garden with a jungle, rainforest feel. This garden is all about foliage with the emphasis on leaf shapes and textures; some more unusual...

Bromham Show 12th July 2026

Sun 12 Jul 26 Bromham Village Hall, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8JP “The Bromham Show has grown from a simple village fete in 1948 into a spectacular day of fun and entertainment for the village and surrounding area...

Nurturing the Soul: A Midsummer Meditation Evening

Sun 12 Jul 26 Potton Hall For All, Potton Hall for All, Hutchinson Rise, Potton, Bedfordshire, ., Potton SG19 2DZ Join me for a deeply soul-nourishing evening of relaxation, reflection, and renewal as we embrace the beautiful energy of midsummer...

Not Strictly Jazz Club

Sun 12 Jul 26 The Music Room Fairfield House & Studios Fairfield Road Biggleswade SG18 0 AA SG18 0AA LIve music performed by superlative musicians on the second Sunday of each month. This month we are delighted to have Craig Stallwood - piano,...

Herbal Medicine Course (Adults only)

Sat 11 Jul 26 The Globe inn, Globe Lane, Linslade LU7 2TA Half day course on wild-crafted herbal medicines. We'll forage for medicinal plants, then create 3 herbal remedies such as electuaries,...

Jazz in the Gardens

Sun 5 Jul 26 Bartlemas Farm, Pavenham, Bedford MK43 7PF Live Jazz from Richard Leach and Slide by Slide. Beautiful gardens.... cream teas..... licensed bar (no BYO please) ......

Roxton Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 5 Jul 26 Roxton Village Gardens, Bedford MK44 3ED Visit Roxton and see two very different gardens; an old garden replanted and landscaped over the last nine years, the other, well established over...

Summer Fete Open Weekend

Sat 4 Jul 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive SG18 9EA Back by popular demand – join us for an unforgettable weekend with our Summer Fete, where we’ll transform the picturesque grounds into a lively hub...

Toddington Open Gardens

Sat 4 Jul 26 Wilkinson Hall, Toddington, Bedfordshire LU5 6AA There will be around 9 gardens open around the village of Toddington. Refreshments, plant stall and other stalls in the Wilkinson Hall (behind the...

Bedford Heights - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 3 Jul 26 Bedford Heights, Bedford MK41 7PH Originally built by Texas Instruments, a Texan theme runs throughout the building and gardens. The entrance simulates an arroyo or dry riverbed, and...

Jam @ Not Strictly Jazz Club

Sun 28 Jun 26 The Music Room Fairfield House & Fairfield Studios (rehearsal room + recording facilities). Fairfield Road Biggleswade SG18 0AA Jam @ Not Strictly Jazz Club delightfully hosted this month by Paul Arnold sax, Mike O'Neill piano, Olly Dowlen double bass and bass guitar...

Lindy Lea - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 28 Jun 26 Lindy Lea, Bedford MK45 1AB Set within an acre, this garden is a haven for wildlife with two water features, cottage garden style perennial plantings, a variety of shrubs and...

Festival of Flight

Sat 27 Jun 26 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Following the record-breaking success of our second year, Festival of Flight returns with another spectacular weekend-long celebration...

Trains at Trinity 2026

Trains at Trinity 2026 Sat 27 Jun 26 Trinity Methodist Church Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 8PA Trains at Trinity is a biennial model railway and vintage toy show with the emphasis on playing trains • Model Railway Layouts • Displays &...

Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert

Sat 27 Jun 26 St Mary's Parish Church, Park Street, Woburn MK17 9PG Our Summer concert takes place on Saturday 27 June, 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Parish Church, Woburn. Conducted by Ian Smith, the concert features...

East Beds Chamber Choir Summer Concert: Thank You for the Music

Sat 27 Jun 26 St Andrews Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AT We like variety in our singing, so there should be something for everyone in our programme! From: - a selection of Bruckner's unaccompanied...

Clophill Open Gardens Weekend

Sat 27 Jun 26 Clophill, Bedfordshire MK45 4BE This has been a biennial event in our village for many years. There are 14 village gardens, large and small, which will be open for viewing and most...

London Luton Bead Fair Sat 27th June - Free Entry & Refreshments!

London Luton Bead Fair Sat 27th June - Free Entry & Refreshments! Sat 27 Jun 26 Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton LU1 3SS Bead show with semi-precious gemstone beads and pearls for making great jewellery. Jade, amethyst, coral, carnelian, citrine, lave, jasper, agate...

Nigel Kennedy - Virtuoso

Sun 21 Jun 26 Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4GP Showing at the Grove Theatre… Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive and influential violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with...

Meet Stick Man on 21st June at Woburn Safari Park!

Meet Stick Man on 21st June at Woburn Safari Park! Sun 21 Jun 26 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Stick Man is coming to Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 21st June! Step into a world of adventure with Stick Man and enjoy a day packed with...

Giraffe Gala Weekend 20th - 21st June

Giraffe Gala Weekend 20th - 21st June Sat 20 Jun 26 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Join keepers on 20th and 21st June for a wild day out with a purpose! Did you know giraffes have already become extinct in at least seven...

Open Day and Table Top Sale

Sat 20 Jun 26 St. Augustine's Church Hall. Catsbrook Road/ Icknield Way, Luton LU3 2JR OPEN DAY and TABLE TOP SALE Sat. 20th June 11 - 3 pm Cakes Books CD's Other Stalls Games BBQ TABLE TOP SALE. Book a...

14 Neotsbury Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 20 Jun 26 14 Neotsbury Road, Bedford MK45 2SU Maintained by the owner, an RHS-qualified gardener, this cottage garden draws on naturalistic and arts and crafts styles...

Turvey Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 14 Jun 26 Turvey Village Gardens, Bedford MK43 8EP The historic village of Turvey lies beside the River Great Ouse and is recorded in Domesday Book of 1086 as a parish in the Hundred of Willey...

Not Strictly Jazz Club

Sun 14 Jun 26 The Music Room Fairfield House & Fairfield Studios (rehearsal room + recording studio) Fairfield Road Biggleswade SG18 0AA Live music performed by professional musicians in a unique setting on the second Sunday of each month...

Summer Foraging with Tapas @ Astral Park

Sat 13 Jun 26 Astral Park Sports & Community Centre, Astral Park, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4AY 3 hour Summer Foraging field course with Kathryn Clover of Hedgewitch Adventures. We'll learn about wild edible plants using all our senses and...

Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on June 13th

Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on June 13th Sat 13 Jun 26 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU A-woof! Get set for a tail-wagging adventure as Duggee arrives at Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 13th June! ?...

Legends of Motown Live at The Rufus Centre | Bedford

Legends of Motown Live at The Rufus Centre | Bedford Sat 13 Jun 26 The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1AH Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...

Gyro World Record Attempt

Sat 13 Jun 26 The Shuttleworth Collection Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9DT We are delighted to host the 2026 Gyro Record Breaker event. Will the record be broken this year? You'll have to be there to find...

Hollington Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 13 Jun 26 Hollington Farm, Bedford MK45 2BE Two acre country garden developed around an old farmhouse over a 30 year period. Trees and shrubs are now mature impressive specimens...

Frasers Plus Luton's £150 Football Selfie Competition

Fri 12 Jun 26 Frasers Plus Luton, 37 The Mall Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2LJ Football fever has officially arrived at Frasers Plus Luton, with shoppers now able to take part in a fun summer competition for the chance to win a...

FREE Mini Summer Foraging

Tue 9 Jun 26 Astral Park Sports & Community Centre, Astral Park, Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4AY FREE Mini Foraging course suitable for families. Always wanted to learn about wild edibles? Come and learn from Hedgewitch Kat of Hedgewitch...

Southill Park - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 7 Jun 26 Southill Park, Biggleswade SG18 9LL Southill Park first opened its gates to National Garden Scheme visitors in 1927 as one of the inaugural gardens...

Liscombe House - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 7 Jun 26 Liscombe House, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0JN The gardens surrounding C17 Liscombe House (not open), revitalised with designer Jinny Blom, blend history with renewal...

Know Your Trees @ Tiddenfoot Lake

Sat 6 Jun 26 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Mentmore Rd, Linslade LU7 2AE Learn how to identify trees in Summer from leaves, bark, buds and shape. We'll do leaf and bark rubbing too!...

Summer Foraging With Tapas Tasters @ Ouzel Valley Water Meadows

Sun 31 May 26 The Globe, Linslade LU7 2TA 3 hour field course where you'll learn hands-on how to identify wild edible plants. With Kathryn Clover of Hedgewitch Adventures...

97 Clophill Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 31 May 26 97 Clophill Road, Bedford MK45 2AD A mature town garden with cottage garden style planting, trees and a variety of attractive pots. Created over 35 years, it is a much loved family...

Summer Foraging With Tapas @ Tiddenfoot Lake

Sat 30 May 26 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Mentmore Rd, Linslade LU7 2AE 3 hour Summer Foraging course with Kathryn Clover of Hedgewitch Adventures (aka Hedgewitch Kat!). In a beautiful waterside park...

Wings & Wheels Air Show

Sat 30 May 26 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT We’re excited to introduce our Wings & Wheels Air Show – the perfect show to highlight all aspects of a Collection as unique as ours, from airworthy...

Maulden open gardens

Sun 24 May 26 St Mary's church hall church road Maulden MK45 3AU Enjoy visiting 10 gardens in the lovely village of Maulden. Programmes are on sale from St Mary's church hall MK45 2AU ...

Steppingley Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 24 May 26 Steppingley Village Gardens, Bedford MK45 5AT Steppingley is a picturesque Bedfordshire village on the Greensand Ridge, close to Ampthill, Flitwick and Woburn...

Ascott - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 18 May 26 Ascott, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0PP Combining Victorian formality with natural planting and modern design. Terraced lawns with specimen and ornamental trees and panoramic views to the...

150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth House

Sun 17 May 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA 150 years ago, in 1876, the first foundation stone of Shuttleworth House (as we know it today) was laid...

Housebuilder to showcase new home in Leighton Buzzard

Sat 16 May 26 Lincoln 3, Leestone Chase, Kemsley Drive, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3HE A housebuilder will be unveiling a new show home in Leighton Buzzard at a special event aimed at giving prospective buyers a chance to experience...

Church Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 16 May 26 Church Farm, Bedford MK45 5HD Mixed colourful formal planting to the rear of the house leading to a gravel yard with drought tolerant borders and large topiary subjects (topiary...

Jumble Sale

Sat 16 May 26 St. Augustine's Church Hall. Catsbrook Road/ Icknield Way, Luton LU3 2JR St Augustine's Church/Mother's Union JUMBLE SALE 16th May 10am Clothes Books Toys Linens Shoes bags Bric-a-Brac...

Spring Foraging with Wild Tapas @ Tiddenfoot Lake

Sat 16 May 26 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Mentmore Rd, Linslade LU7 2AE 3 hour Spring Foraging course with Kathryn Clover of Hedgewitch Adventures (aka Hedgewitch Kat!). In a beautiful waterside park...

Not Strictly Jazz Club - In The Music Room

Sun 10 May 26 Fairfield House, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade. SG18 0AA Not Strictly Jazz Club in the Music Room Join us for two hours of fabulous music beautifully performed by stellar musicians in a unique setting -...

Season Premiere Air Show

Sun 10 May 26 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Kick off another season of action-packed air shows with our 2026 Season Premiere. There’s nothing quite like the first show of the season...

The Old Rectory, Wrestlingworth - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 10 May 26 The Old Rectory, Wrestlingworth, Sandy SG19 2EU A four acre garden full of colour and interest. The owner has a free style of gardening sensitive to wildlife...

Doves for Peace

Sat 9 May 26 St John's church, St John's street, Bedford, MK42 0DL MK42ODL Stop by during your busy Saturday morning to decorate a paper dove with your own personal message or prayer for peace in our troubled world...

Where the Light Begins - Choral and Woodwind Concert

Where the Light Begins - Choral and Woodwind Concert Sat 9 May 26 St Augustine’s Church, 215 Icknield Way, Luton LU3 2JR Enjoy an uplifting evening of choral and woodwind music with Caritas Harmony Ladies Choir and the Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy Flute Ensemble in...

Make Your Own Wild Foraged Kimchi

Sat 9 May 26 The Globe Inn, Linslade LU7 2TA 3-hour field course where we'll be foraging wild edible plants, then creating lacto-ferments such as Korean Kimchi...

Pavenham Plant Fair

Sat 9 May 26 The Village Hall, Oakley Road Pavenham Bedford MK43 7PE Our annual Plant Fair returns! Specialist nurseries from 4 counties will be bringing high quality plants...

Clophill Church and Village Fete

Sat 9 May 26 In the grounds of St Mary’s Church in the High Street, Clophill MK45 4BE This is a traditional village Fete, held in the grounds of St Mary's Church in the High Street, with many of Clophill’s clubs and associations...

Season Premiere Pre-Show Party

Sat 9 May 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Kick off the season in style at our Season Premiere Pre-show Party. Enjoy a live DJ and dancing, delicious pizza, and drinks from the bar...

22 Elmsdale Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 2 May 26 22 Elmsdale Road, Bedford MK43 9JN Topiary garden greets visitors before they enter a genuine Japanese Feng Shui garden inc bonsai. Large collection of Japanese plants, koi pond, lily...

Fashion & Beauty Weekend

Sat 2 May 26 Frasers Plus Luton, 37 The Mall Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2LJ Frasers Plus Luton is inviting visitors to celebrate the Early May Bank Holiday in style as its Fashion & Beauty Weekend Runway Event returns to...

Steppingley Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Apr 26 Steppingley Village Gardens, Bedford MK45 5AT Steppingley is a picturesque Bedfordshire village on the Greensand Ridge, close to Ampthill, Flitwick and Woburn...

String Quartet: Spring Sessions at Shuttleworth House

Fri 24 Apr 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Join us for a spring evening of classical music performed by Element Strings in the elegant surroundings of Shuttleworth House...

Knit & Natter

Tue 14 Apr 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Knit & Natter Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company...

ABBA Tribute Night

Sat 11 Apr 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Whether you're a Dancing Queen or a Super Trouper, we've got all the ABBA hits you know and love lined up for a fantastic tribute...

Digital Presentation by Jane Goodall

Thu 9 Apr 26 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Easter Bunny Flies In

Sat 4 Apr 26 The Shuttleworth Collection Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9DT Let the kids loose on a range of activities from face painting to garden games, children's rides and magic shows before watching as the Easter...

Amped – Get Creative - Game Changers

Wed 1 Apr 26 Full House Theatre Studio, 12 Kings Arms Yard, Church Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 2PJ Amped - Get Creative - Game Changers Free drop-off sessions For young people aged 11 – 17 Day One: Wednesday 1st April, 12pm – 4pm Day Two:...

8 Abbey Close - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 29 Mar 26 8 Abbey Close, Bedford MK45 2SH A mature, town garden with scented spring bulbs, colourful early flowering perennials, budding shrubs and trees with sprouting new leaves...

Rheinberger Mass in E flat and Gjeilo Sunrise Mass

Sat 28 Mar 26 St Mary's Parish Church Park Street Woburn MK17 9PG Josef Rheinberger: Mass in E flat Josef Rheinberger, a much under-rated composer, is today probably best known for his set of 20 organ sonatas...

Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth House

Sat 28 Mar 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Step into a world of glamour and intrigue for an unforgettable Bond-themed Casino Night at the stunning Shuttleworth House...

Print Presenation by Derek Doer

Thu 26 Mar 26 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Clophill & District Flower Club - Floral Demonstration

Tue 24 Mar 26 Village Hall, Kiln Lane, off Mill Lane, Clophill MK45 4DA This is a great opportunity to see Mark Entwhistle, a very experienced and entertaining flower arranger...

Knit & Natter

Tue 24 Mar 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Knit & Natter Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company...

Easter Soectacular craft fayre

Sun 22 Mar 26 Shortstown Village Hall MK42 0QL A wide selection of different craft stalls. Free easter egg hunt for children aged 12 years and under. Childrens activity table...

Jam Session

Sun 22 Mar 26 The Music Room Fairfield House & Fairfield Studios, Fairfield Road Biggleswade SG18 0AA Jam session - held on the 4th Sunday each month. Hosted by a trio of professional musicians (a different line-up each month) in what is possibly a...

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Fri 20 Mar 26 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX Making their first ever appearance in Leighton Buzzard !! Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed...

Mother's Day Market at Shuttleworth

Sun 15 Mar 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Enjoy one of our popular seasonal markets and treasure some dedicated time with the special lady in your life...

Jumble Sale

Sat 14 Mar 26 Melchbourne Village Hall, Park Road, Melchbourne MK44 1BB An excellent range of very good quality clothes, accessories, books, bric a brac and toys. Refreshments including egg and bacon rolls. Raffle.

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Sat 14 Mar 26 Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GP LU5 4GP Proudly celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!...

Art Town Extra - Outdoor drop-in sessions

Thu 12 Mar 26 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis LU5 5ES Art Town Extra We’re thrilled to share that we will be introducing some brand new drop-in sessions for ages 11-17 in Houghton Regis this...

Art Town Extra - indoor drop-in sessions

Thu 12 Mar 26 All Saints View, Houghton Regis LU5 5LP Art Town Extra - Indoor drop-in sessions: 6pm-8pm 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March All Saints View, Houghton Regis, LU5 5LP No need to book, just turn...

Knit & Natter

Mon 9 Mar 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company of like-minded...

Woburn Safari Park Wedding Open Day

Woburn Safari Park Wedding Open Day Sun 8 Mar 26 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Join us on Sunday, 8th March (11am to 3pm) for Woburn Safari Park’s Wedding Open Day. Explore the styled Safari Lodge, meet trusted suppliers and...

Mother’s Day & International Women’s Day, Art & Afternoon Tea Brunch

Sun 8 Mar 26 St James Barn, Church End, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4AS Let's celebrate the incredible women in your life - mums, daughters, sisters, nans, aunties, friends ...

Come and Sing Karl Jenkins Requiem

Sat 7 Mar 26 Aspley Guise Village Hall 9 Woburn Lane Aspley Guise MK17 8JS From Mozart to Verdi and Faure to Berlioz, an illustrious list of composers have all triumphed with their moving, exquisite and often gargantuan...

Here’s how you can part-exchange your home in Leighton Buzzard

Sat 7 Mar 26 Redrow - Leestone Chase Kemsley Drive Leighton Buzzard LU7 3HP A special event is coming to Leighton Buzzard to help homebuyers in the region move up the property ladder without any hassle...

Heath Band Spring Concert

Sat 7 Mar 26 St Barnabas Church, Waterloo Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2NR An evening of favourite brass music including top picks from our repertoire, including music by Gershwin, The Beatles, Arnold, Bizet, Queen and...

Presentation by Ben Pike

Thu 5 Mar 26 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Watercolour Wildflowers - Paint, Coffee & Cake

Thu 5 Mar 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Watercolour Wildflowers - Paint, Coffee & Cake with Something Less Boring All Materials and Equipment included!...

Presentation by Debra and Jim Bennett

Thu 26 Feb 26 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Knit & natter

Tue 24 Feb 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company of like-minded...

Townsend Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 21 Feb 26 Townsend Farmhouse, Bedford MK45 5AT Country garden with tree lined driveway underplanted with swathes of snowdrops and colourful early bulbs in February...

Engineering Open Workshop

Sat 21 Feb 26 The Shuttleworth Collection Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9DT Museums have curators, we have engineers... ...and, for one weekend only, you can discover what it takes to restore, rebuild and operate one of...

Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa

Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa Sun 15 Feb 26 Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn MK17 9QD A well-established and well-known craft fair. - Great selection of unique items hand-made by our talented crafters - Free admission and free car...

Scale Model Exhibition

Sun 15 Feb 26 The Shuttleworth Collection Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9DT Our Scale Model Exhibition returns with a fantastic array of traders and exhibitors. Explore hundreds of beautifully crafted models in our...

Meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park

Meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park Sun 15 Feb 26 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Guess who's coming to Woburn Safari Park this February? It’s BLUEY! On Sunday 15th February, everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler Pup is making...

King's Arms Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Feb 26 King's Arms Garden, Bedford MK45 2PP Small woodland garden of about 1½ acres created by plantsman, the late William Nourish. Trees, shrubs, bulbs and many interesting collections...

Murder Mystery: Valentine's Special

Sat 14 Feb 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Love is in the air, but death is close behind... RAW Theatre Productions return by popular demand with their latest Murder Mystery at Shuttleworth...

Knit & Natter

Knit & Natter Tue 10 Feb 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company of like-minded...

Songs of Ice and Fire

Songs of Ice and Fire Sat 7 Feb 26 St. Barnabas Church, Waterloo Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2NR “Songs of Ice and Fire” brings together music inspired by nature’s most vivid contrasts—from the chill of winter to the burning energy of spring...

Presentation by Duncan Woodhead

Thu 29 Jan 26 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Knit & Natter

Tue 27 Jan 26 Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Business Park, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford MK43 7RB Unwind in the afternoon with our friendly knitting and crochet social. Bring your project, share ideas, and enjoy the relaxed company of like-minded...

Wedding Show

Sun 18 Jan 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Set in 425 acres of historic parkland, Shuttleworth offers a wide range of wedding options all of which are perfect to celebrate your special...

Jumble sale

Sat 17 Jan 26 St. Augustine’s Chuch Hall. Catsbrook Road/Icknield Way, Luton LU3 2JR St. Augustines'Church/Mothers'Union JUMBLE SALE Sat. 10th May 10am St. Augustines Church Hall Catsbrook Road/Icknield Way...

Phil Nichol 'Trying My Best' UK Tour

Thu 15 Jan 26 Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY The multi-award-winning Canadian comedian Phil Nichol is back with his first tour in seven years – and he’s bringing the very best of his stand-up to...

Shefford Community Market

Shefford Community Market Sat 10 Jan 26 Shefford Town Centre between Morrisons and the High Street SG17 5DZ The Shefford Community Market (formerly Shefford Farmers’ Market) is on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm, with up to 36 stalls running...

Comedy Night at Shuttleworth House

Fri 9 Jan 26 Shuttleworth House Alder Drive Biggleswade SG18 9EA Join us for our very first Comedy Night at Shuttleworth House. Featuring three fantastic acts from Mock the Week, QI and Channel 4's Balls of...

Highnoon cmc county music and dance club

Sat 3 Jan 26 Stewartby club Stewartby way MK43 9NB We are a live country music and dance venue there is a bar good price food and music and dance

The Cross Keys Pulloxhill New Years Eve Party!

Wed 31 Dec 25 The Cross Keys Pulloxhill MK45 5HB The Cross Keys Pulloxhill is hosting another fabulous New Years Eve Party! Come and join us for a delicious buffet, drinks and entertainment!

Dixieland CMC county music club

Sat 20 Dec 25 Barton village hall HEXTON RD Barton le clay BEDS MK45 4jy MK45 4JY A live country music and dance club we run on the 3rd Saturday of every month all year

East Bedfordshire Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

Thu 18 Dec 25 St Mary Magdalene Church, Dunton, Biggleswade SG18 8RW By popular request, we are performing a festive programme of seasonal music close to Christmas, rather than our usual concert at the end of November...

Singalong Christmas Carols and Songs

Tue 16 Dec 25 The Bigg Theatre £6 High Street Biggleswade SG18 0JL Come and Singalong Christmas Carols and Songs with The Singers at the Bigg. Christmas Concert/ singalong. Fun for all...

Keech Santa Run Bedford

Sun 14 Dec 25 The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PA A feel-good festive 5k for all the family! Get that Christmas feeling by joining hundreds of Santas running around the The Embankment in Bedford...

Winter Tree I.D & Pub Quiz

Sat 13 Dec 25 The Globe Inn, Globe Lane, Linslade LU7 2TA Half day course learning about winter trees - how to identify them using buds, bark and shape etc. We'll be doing some bark rubbing for kids...

Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 13 Dec 25 ST.AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH LUTON Catsbrook Road/Icknield Way LU32JR LU3 2JR Come and enjoy a variety of Festive Christmas Trees around the chuch in its 60th year

Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House

Sat 13 Dec 25 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Explore a wonderfully festive Christmas market spanning the decadent rooms of our Jacobean style mansion house...

Melchbourne Christmas Fair

Sat 6 Dec 25 Melchbourne Church, Park Road, Melchbourne MK44 1BB Come and join us in our beautiful Grade 1 listed Church for an afternoon of browsing stalls. We will have delicious goodies from Sarah's Cakes...

Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 6 Dec 25 St Mary’s Church, Clophill MK45 4BE St Mary’s Church Clophill is holding a Christmas Tree Festival on the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December...

Shuttleworth in Lights

Fri 5 Dec 25 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Shuttleworth's unique twist on a winter light trail. Our dedicated team will once again turn our Collection & Garden into an illuminated...

Christmas Parties at Shuttleworth House

Fri 5 Dec 25 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Celebrate in style this festive season in our stunning Victorian mansion house. Whether you're looking for a great night out with friends,...

Presenation

Thu 4 Dec 25 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Danesborough Chorus Verdi Requiem

Sat 29 Nov 25 St Mary's Parish Church, Park Street, Woburn MK17 9PG Danesborough Chorus returns to St Mary’s Church Woburn for a performance of Verdi’s dramatic choral masterpiece...

Keech Christmas Market

Sat 29 Nov 25 Barnfield College, New Bedford Road, Luton LU2 7BF Celebrate local businesses and the community whilst raising money for Keech Hospice. Our Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders...

Shefford Winter Fair 2025

Shefford Winter Fair 2025 Sat 29 Nov 25 Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Dr, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5BU This is the Robert Bloomfield Academy Winter Fair – a highlight in the school calendar and much loved by students, parents, staff and visitors alike...

Seussical The Musical

Tue 25 Nov 25 Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook, Beds MK44 1NP A family-friendly show to enjoy in the run-up to the festive season. “Oh, the thinks you can think!” Dr Seuss’s best-loved characters collide in...

Christmas Craft Festival

Sat 22 Nov 25 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9RX Join us for this wonderful event - it was so good last year that we are opening for two days this time...

The Overtones Christmas Party

Sat 22 Nov 25 Grove Theatre, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4GP The No. 1, multi-platinum-selling vocal group, The Overtones are back with the festive event of the season in celebration of their highly anticipated...

That'll Be Christmas

Fri 21 Nov 25 Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4GP Cranking up the festive cheer across the UK is That’ll Be Christmas, Prestige Productions’ latest edition of the smash-hit tour That’ll Be The Day...

Christmas Bazaar

Sat 15 Nov 25 St. Augustine's Church Catsbrook Road/Icknield Way LU32JR LU3 2JR Christmas Bazaar Saturday, 15th November Lots of Stalls - gifts, toiletries, cakes, jewellry, raffle, crafts, preserves and...

Presenation by Andy Sands

Thu 13 Nov 25 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Elderswell Intergenerational Remembrance Day Event

Tue 11 Nov 25 Hobbswick Lane, Turvey, Bedfordshire MK43 8AX Elderswell Retirement Village in Turvey. will be hosting a special Remembrance Day event on Tuesday 11th November...

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Sun 9 Nov 25 Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable LU5 4GP Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number...

Exhibition and craft fair

Sat 8 Nov 25 Husborne Crawley Reading Room, Mill Road, Husborne Crawley MK43 0XE An exhibition of hand-crafted felt art, showing how ordinary sheep's fleece can be made into art, clothing, sculptures and much more...

Remembrance Weekend at Shuttleworth House

Sat 8 Nov 25 Shuttleworth, Alder Drive Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT Join us as we remember those who defended our country. This Remembrance weekend, Shuttleworth House will open its doors to let you explore a range...

DTCC Fireworks Night

Sun 2 Nov 25 Dunstable Town Cricket Club Lancot Park Dunstable Road Totternhoe Bedfordshire LU6 1QP Mark your calendars for an explosive evening of entertainment at our annual Fireworks Display on the 2nd November!...

The Magic Of Motown

Sun 2 Nov 25 Grove Theatre, Court Drive, Dunstable LU5 4GP Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories...

The Cross Keys Fireworks!

Sat 1 Nov 25 The Cross Keys Pulloxhill MK45 5HB The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill Annual Fireworks Display returns for its 26th year on Saturday 1st November 2025!...

Celebrate Halloween with Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park!

Celebrate Halloween with Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park! Fri 31 Oct 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Hey Duggee, the fun-loving dog from the Squirrel Club, will be visiting Woburn Safari Park for a Halloween adventure on Friday, 31st October!...

Presentation on 30th October by Kevin Pigney

Thu 30 Oct 25 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,...

Come and meet Bluey on the 29th October!

Come and meet Bluey on the 29th October! Wed 29 Oct 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Everyone’s favourite Aussie Blue-Heeler pup is heading to Woburn Safari Park on the Wednesday 29th October!...

King's Arms Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 26 Oct 25 King's Arms Garden, Bedford MK45 2PP Small woodland garden of about 1½ acres created by plantsman, the late William Nourish. Trees, shrubs, bulbs and many interesting collections...

Fungi Foray (Adults Only)

Sun 26 Oct 25 Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge Visitor Centre, Ashridge Estate, HP41LX HP4 1LX Half day course Identifying fungi in ancient woodland. With Hedgewitch Kat of Hedgewitch Adventures. We'll be using our senses, spores,...

A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park

A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park Sat 25 Oct 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU 25th & 26th October 2025 Join keepers for a fun-filled weekend supporting IMPACT Madagascar, helping to protect endangered lemurs and their...

October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park

October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park ???? Sat 25 Oct 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park This Halloween Half Term (25 Oct – 2 Nov), enjoy a fang-tastic mix of wildlife and spooky fun at Woburn...

Come and meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park

Come and meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park Sat 25 Oct 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 25th October!...

Townsend Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 25 Oct 25 Townsend Farmhouse, Bedford MK45 5AT Country garden with tree lined driveway. Large selection of spring bulbs, colourful perennials, roses and flowering shrubs...

Fungi Foray (Adults Only)

Sat 25 Oct 25 Kings Wood, Heath & Reach, Bedfordshire LU7 0BA Half day course identifying wild fungi in ancient woodland. With Hedgewitch Kat of Hedgewitch Adventures...

FREE taster session with the Bedford Rock Choir

Thu 23 Oct 25 Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9AZ If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bedford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

FREE taster session with the Bedford Rock Choir

Wed 22 Oct 25 Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9AZ If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bedford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

Family Friendly Fungi Foray

Sat 18 Oct 25 Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge Visitor Centre, Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT Learn how to identify fungi! For families. We'll be looking at how to identify the main families of fungi, and how to identify fungi by where...

Join our choir in Leighton Buzzard for a FREE taster session

Tue 14 Oct 25 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Leighton Buzzard choir is run by choir leader Rob...

Join our choir in Leighton Buzzard for a FREE taster session

Tue 14 Oct 25 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Leighton Buzzard choir is run by vocal...

Jumble Sale

Fri 10 Oct 25 Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Clophill MK45 4DA We are holding a Jumble Sale at Clophill Village Hall to raise funds for St John’s Hospice at Moggerhanger. Friday 10 October. Doors open at 7pm...

Race Day Air Show

Sun 5 Oct 25 Alder Dr, Biggleswade SG18 9DT Strap in for an action-packed day celebrating the icons of speed both on the ground and in the air. As we celebrate the racing skill and passion...

Autumn Foraging With Tapas @Blue Lagoon, Bletchley

Sat 4 Oct 25 Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve, off Drayton Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 5BX 3 hour Foraging course led by Hedgewitch Kat of Hedgewitch Adventures. Includes 3 seasonal wild Tapas...

Presentation By David Steel

Thu 2 Oct 25 The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JH The first presentation evening is on 2nd October 2025 when we welcome David Steel His digital presentation is entitled: My Type of...

Say “I Do” in the wildest setting

Sun 28 Sep 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Explore the magic of Woburn Safari Park as a potential venue for your big day! From 11am–3pm, step inside the Safari Lodge, meet trusted wedding...

Come along and meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park

Come along and meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park Sat 27 Sep 25 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU Everyones favourite Aussie Blue-Heeler pup is heading to Woburn Safari Park! Little explorers can meet the blue heeler pup at intervals throughout...

Fine Dining Masquerade Ball

Sat 27 Sep 25 Hinwick Hall Hinwick NN29 7JE A Night Like No Other Awaits… A Night of Mystery, Elegance & Indulgence The Hinwick Hall Masquerade Ball Saturday 27th September 2025 |...

The Sounds of Simon

Fri 26 Sep 25 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre Lake Street LU7 1RX Leighton Buzzard will be transported back to the golden age of folk rock this September as The Sounds of Simon bring their spellbinding tribute to...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike!

Tue 23 Sep 25 Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook, Beds MK44 1NP Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a Tony award-winning witty play that takes place during one weekend in the home of an American family...

Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa

Sun 21 Sep 25 Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn MK17 9QD We are a well-established and well-known craft fair. We have a great selection of unique items hand-made by our talented crafters - an opportunity...

Coffee and Cake for MacMillan Cancer Support

Sat 20 Sep 25 St Mary’s Church, Clophill, High Street, Clophill MK45 4BY Many years ago Macmillian Cancer Support started the idea of holding a Coffee Morning in late September...

Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats

Sat 20 Sep 25 Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton LU1 2NQ Heritage Open Day: The 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK milliners...

Materials Market

Sat 20 Sep 25 65-67 Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY Heritage Open Day: This Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy sustainably-produced materials for millinery or other design...

Foster Hill Road Cemetery, burial records and guided tree walk

Sat 20 Sep 25 The Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford MK41 7TD Heritage Open Day: Discover Bedford’s first municipal cemetery opened in 1855. Both the gatehouse and chapels were designed in the Gothic revival...

St Swithun's Church Open Day

Sat 20 Sep 25 St Swithun's Sandy, Sandy SG19 1AQ Heritage Open Day: The Historic Church of St. Swithun's Sandy will be open to visitors. St. Swithun's Sandy will be open to visitors...

Houghton Regis Heritage Day at Houghton Hall Park

Sat 20 Sep 25 Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5FU Heritage Open Day: Join us to celebrate and experience Houghton Regis' past. Step into our history by conversing with reenactors from across...

Foundations of Biggleswade

Sat 20 Sep 25 Biggleswade Market Place, Market Square, Biggleswade SG18 0JL Heritage Open Day: Explore the architectural story of Biggleswade, from historic landmarks to modern transformations...

Lets Not Forget - A walk In the Past community consultation

Thu 18 Sep 25 234 Dallow Road, Luton LU1 1TB Heritage Open Day: Join us for Let’s Not Forget – A Walk in the Past, a community consultation event using art, AR, and AI to explore local...

Sandy Mosaic Heritage Trail

Wed 17 Sep 25 13 Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU Heritage Open Day: Why not join the Sandy Wellbeing Walkers on Wednesday 17 September at 10.00 am to explore Sandy's heritage by visiting each...

Join our choir in Bedford for a FREE taster session

Wed 17 Sep 25 Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9AZ If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bedford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

Jordans Mill Heritage Tour

Sun 14 Sep 25 Jordans Mill, Langford Road, Biggleswade SG18 9JY Heritage Open Day: Come along and explore Jordans Mill; a food heritage attraction with a lovingly restored historic water Mill, beautiful gardens,...

'Memories of Vauxhall's factory floor' hosted by Luton Made: Vauxhall

Sun 14 Sep 25 Wardown Park Museum, Old Bedford Road, Luton LU2 7HA Heritage Open Day: Join us on Sunday 14th September to celebrate Vauxhall Motors' legacy in Luton...

Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt

Sun 14 Sep 25 St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden MK45 2AU Heritage Open Day: Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt was built by Thomas Bruce, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana...

Willington Dovecote & Stables

Sun 14 Sep 25 Willington Dovecote & Stables, Church End, Willington, Bedford MK44 3PX Heritage Open Day: The stables and dovecote at Willington were built during the late 1530s as part of the new manorial complex commissioned by Lord...

St Mary's Church, Edlesborough

Sat 13 Sep 25 Edlesborough Church, Leighton Road, Edlesborough, Dunstable LU6 2EP Heritage Open Day: Medieval Church on a hill, with superb views of the surrounding countryside! * The newly restored & conserved West Window in all...

A Guided Tour of Grove House

Sat 13 Sep 25 Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable LU6 1NF Heritage Open Day: Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days by opening up some of its most historic buildings...

Dunstable Middle Row Market

Sat 13 Sep 25 25 Ashton Square, Dunstable LU6 3SN Heritage Open Day: Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days at the Middle Row Market on Ashton Square in Dunstable on Saturday...

St John the Baptist Church, Cockayne Hatley

Sat 13 Sep 25 Cockayne Hatley Church, Cockayne Hatley, Sandy SG19 2EA Heritage Open Day: Visit this delightful medieval church in a quiet rural setting with remarkable Flemish woodwork installed in the 19th century...

Free AI Training for Non-Technical Professionals

Sat 13 Sep 25 Newns Building Event Hall, 244, Sundon Park Road, Luton LU3 3AL About this event My Development Circle brings you this free AI training in partnership with Bincom Dev Center...

Judge Jules: Live!

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Cross Keys Paddock, 13 High Street, Pulloxhill MK45 5HB The REAL Judge Jules: Live will be performing with a 10 piece-band in the paddock to the rear of The Cross Keys, Pulloxhill, Beds...

St James Parish Church Open Day + Bike n Hike + Ride n Stride

Sat 13 Sep 25 St James Parish Church, School Lane, Husborne Crawley MK43 0UY Heritage Open Day: Our beautiful medieval church will be open for visitors, including the bell tower - uniquely built of greensand that is still...

Design a Roman Mosaic Tile

Sat 13 Sep 25 Sandy Library, Market Square, Sandy SG19 1EH Heritage Open Day: On Saturday 13 September at 10.00 am children will be welcomed to Sandy Library to design and make a Roman tile to take home...

Houghton House Tour

Sat 13 Sep 25 Houghton House, Hazelwood Lane, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2EY Heritage Open Day: Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th-century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the...

Houghton Regis Hullabaloo

Sat 13 Sep 25 Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire LU5 5DX Hullabaloo 2025 Free Outdoor Family Festival Saturday 13th September at Houghton Hall Park, Bedford Square & The Green No need to book – just turn...

All Saints Church

Sat 13 Sep 25 High Street, Houghton Regis, All Saints Church, Dunstable LU5 5BJ Heritage Open Day: We have trained volunteer guides to carry out tours of the church and tower. Display panels in a designated heritage zone...

Priory Church

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Priory Church of St Peter, 25 Ashton Square, Dunstable LU5 4NA Heritage Open Day: Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days by opening up some of its most historic buildings...

The Ship Without Sails

Sat 13 Sep 25 Sea Cadets Dunstable The Old Mill, West Street, Dunstable LU6 1N Heritage Open Day: Discover the story of Dunstable Windmill and the Sea Cadets this HODs. Throughout the day, there will be continuous tours, talks,...

Cainhoe Castle

Sat 13 Sep 25 Shefford Road, Beadlow, Shefford SG17 5TR Heritage Open Day: Join us for a day of historical discovery at Cainhoe Castle at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve...

Live calligraphy in the Hat District with Abu Yahya

Fri 12 Sep 25 65-67 Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY Heritage Open Day: The Culture Trust Luton has commissioned acclaimed local artist Abu Yahya to create a new series of large-scale calligraphy works...
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Things to do around Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire, a county in Eastern England, offers a mix of cultural, natural, and family-friendly activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Bedfordshire:

1. Walk through Greensand Country:
- Greensand Country is a long stretch of gorgeous grasslands in the countryside, perfect for a nature walk or horse ride. It extends from Cambridgeshire in the East to Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire in the West. Explore historic manor houses, including Woburn Abbey and Wrest Park, amidst stunning scenery. CountryFile often films here, making it a great opportunity to learn about England's culture and heritage.

2. Visit ZSL Whipsnade Zoo:
- If you prefer wildlife encounters, head to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, the largest zoo in the United Kingdom. With over 3,000 animals across 600 acres in the Chiltern Hills, it's a wonderful day out for visitors of all ages. Keep an eye on special events to enhance your experience.

3. Learn the history of Bromham Mill and Gallery:
- Dive into the cultural history of Bedfordshire at Bromham Mill and Gallery. Witness demonstrations of traditional baking and milling techniques. Located west of Bedford, it's a fascinating way to spend a few hours and learn about the county's past.

4. Explore Woburn Safari Park:
- For a wild adventure, visit Woburn Safari Park. Encounter animals like zebras, lions, and penguins as you drive through the 360-acre park. It's an immersive experience for the whole family.

5. Discover Shuttleworth Collection:
- Aviation enthusiasts will appreciate the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden. Explore vintage aircraft, classic cars, and motorcycles. The Swiss Garden nearby is also worth a visit.

6. Enjoy Wrest Park:
- Wrest Park is a magnificent English Heritage property with formal gardens, woodlands, and a grand mansion. Take a leisurely stroll, admire the French-style parterre, and explore the historic interiors³.

7. Visit Bedford Castle Mound:
- Explore the remnants of Bedford Castle Mound, a medieval motte-and-bailey castle. Climb to the top for views of the town and River Great Ouse.

8. Experience Bedford River Festival:
- If you're visiting during the festival season, don't miss the Bedford River Festival. Enjoy live music, boat races, and a vibrant atmosphere along the riverbanks.

9. Explore Priory Country Park:
- Priory Country Park in Bedford offers lakes, woodlands, and walking trails. It's a peaceful escape for nature lovers.

10. Learn at The Higgins Bedford:
- Visit The Higgins Bedford, an art gallery and museum. Explore its diverse collections, including fine art, decorative arts, and local history.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, wildlife, or cultural experiences, Bedfordshire promises an enriching day out!
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