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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
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
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
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
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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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!