Bedfordshire Events
Past Events In Bedfordshire
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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...
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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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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!