What's On and Things To Do Around MK44 2AS

Bring Dad along to make a kite this Father’s Day at Lyveden. After all that hard work, treat him to a Workers Nuncheon in the Cottage tea room so you’re ready to head back out and see how high your kite can fly! Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Close to mid-Summer with the light typically at its best long into the evening this classic flying evening at Shuttleworth will have a relaxed atmosphere, and one of the best chances to see the Edwardian aircraft if the weather is calm and favourable enough for these incredible aircraft to take to the skies.

This special Hurricane Heritage event is a close-up and personal photography day led by well known aviation photographer Darren Harbar, with the special opportunity to take a seat in this historic Battle of Britain fighter!

The grounds are informal consisting of a half acre lawned area with borders, an orchard of 1.5 acres and a 2.5 acre paddock. Mature trees include oak, horse chestnut, copper beach, walnut, willow and hazel. The orchard has very productive plum, cherry and pear trees.

A cottage garden where perennials and grasses are grouped creatively together amongst gravel paths, complementing one another to create a natural look. Some unusual plants and quirky oddities create a different and colourful informal garden. Lots of flowers for cutting, and a shop in the barn.

Treat yourself to a wonderful home-baked afternoon tea in the grand setting of The House at Shuttleworth. Formerly the home of the Shuttleworth family, The House will be open for viewing with room stewards on hand to tell you more about the history of the family and Old Warden Park.

Fly Navy is a celebration of naval heritage aircraft from the early 1900s to 1960s. This event is supported by the outstanding work of Fly Navy Heritage Trust, who have secured a memorable line-up of extraordinary and historic aircraft for a thrilling show.

Say thank you to your dad and treat him to our home-baked savoury afternoon tea in the grand setting of The House at Shuttleworth.

Come to the AA-signposted St Ives Antiques Fair held at Burgess Hall (One Leisure), Westwood Road, St. Ives, Cambs, PE27 6WU, for a fun and friendly event that also offers the ultimate in recycling!

We will have games, a bouncy castle, arena displays, and a raffle. We also have some great external stalls to have a browse around. And of course, a BBQ, hot and cold refreshments and hopefully it will be warm enough for ice lollies! We look forward to welcoming you.

A jazz evening held in marquees in the garden of Castle Ashby House Northamptonshire. Featuring Pete Allen and his Hot Five

A top quality craft fair, held in marquees, on the lawns of the 16th century walled garden. Exhibitors who are attending have travelled from all over the country, many of whom are demonstrating.

Very popular annual village Fete with licensed bar, BBQ, afternoon teas, ice creams, Brass Band, Morris Men, arena display, bowls, bouncy castle, tombola, bric a brac, books, raffle, children’s toys and games, plants, hanging baskets, jewellery, jams and chutneys, face painting and many more stalls.

Our bi-annual Model Train and Toy event with model railway layouts and displays from small scale to ’G’ (Garden) scale, vintage toys including clockwork, demonstrations, trade stands, refreshments.

Learn how to sow seeds successfully and grow your own plants at this workshop run by senior members of the Swiss Garden team. Whether you want a display of summer flowers or to grow your own herbs and vegetables, this workshop will show you how. Includes tips on mixing your own compost and selecting seeds.

Our Friday Art Club is a full day for you to bring the art work of your choice, share the space with others and spend the day creating. Whether you want to sculpt, paint, draw, doodle or make - we should be able to accommodate you. The session is untutored but help is available. Bring your own materials.

A family workshop for youngsters and adults working alongside each other. Using clay for slab and coil building. Great fun for everyone. Age 8+ and under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Youngsters and adults working alongside each other with artist Clare Abbatt. Age group 8+ and under 12’s much be accompanied by an adult.

Family Art Club with Jane and Polly. Choice of activities from drawing, painting, cutting and sticking. (Please wear old clothes)

Elke Pollard is an award winning local artist, who has lived in Northampton for many years. Join us to watch Elke paint a portrait before your very eyes and demonstrate the three rules of portraiture. You’ll also gain an insight into Elke’s extraordinary life.

Saddle up and join Kettering’s first ever sportive event! With 10, 25 and 50-mile routes taking in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside and ending at the Kettering Rugby Club Beer Festival!

Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods! Buy & sell babies’ & children’s toys, clothes & equipment Pre-loved Stalls £9.60 inc.

A unique and inspiring modern group, all created from new build in just a few years. This selection of seven demonstrates how imagination and gardening skill can be combined in a short time to create great effects from unpromising and awkward beginnings.

Southill Park is one of the founder NGS gardens which first opened its gates to visitors in 1927. A large garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders, a formal rose garden, sunken garden, ponds and kitchen garden. It is on the south side of the 1795 Palladian house.

The tranquil Flower Garden of C18 poet William Cowper, who said ’Gardening was of all employments, that in which I succeeded best’, has plants introduced prior to his death in 1800, many mentioned in his writings.

John Sime and Friends - An evening of acoustic roots blues music with John following his fabulous solo concert last year. Now he’s joined by three other fine musicians: Mike Permaker, Brian Ogden and Dougie Chapman.

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book makes its stage premiere. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

The Kast off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name.

The Dreamboys are back for their 2018 UK tour. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show, perfect for a girls night out with all your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become a global sensation and nothing short of a UK national treasure. ‘Heresy II Heritage’, their new tour, charts the Uke’s rise from curiosity to virtuosity, from village hall to the Royal Albert Hall.

Dusty & The Shades of the 60s celebrates the life and music of one of the most iconic female artistes of our time, the legendary Dusty Springfield.

In August 1968 four young musicians convened in a small rehearsal room in London and performed an old Johnny Burnette song ‘Train Kept A-Rollin’. This was the birth of Led Zeppelin.

Some of the UK’s best bodybuilders and fitness models will be competing to qualify for the 2018 Physical Culture Association (PCA) Finals in October. Includes all PCA men’s and women’s classes including Junior, Novice, Bikini, Men’s Physique, Muscle Model, Ladies’ Figure, Masters and more.

4 acre garden full of colour and interest. The owner has a free style of gardening sensitive to wildlife. Beds overflowing with tulips, alliums, bearded iris, peonies, poppies, geraniums and much more. Beautiful mature trees and many more planted in the last 30 years. Incl a large selection of betulas.

Our night on June 7th has the superb Angela Barnes as its headliner. Doors open at 7.30pm and the comedy starts around 8.00pm. Tickets are strictly limited to 40 so don’t miss out!

A guided walk led by our team of expert Volunteers - looking out for the owls and bats, with some small mammal trapping on the Wetlands looking for wood mice and bank voles. We’ll be keeping an ear out - who knows what we might find!

Join in our exciting launch day for the Symbol Spot Trail! Take part in a mini X Marks the spot workshop and then explore the Millennium Country Park with your very own compass, guided by Captain Alice of Mini Map Makers.

Our expert volunteers take you on a guided walk around the Millennium Country Park to spot and identify some of the amazing wildlife that we see at this time of year. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and bring a hat/sun cream if it’s likely to be sunny on the day.

Find out who’s living in the pond then create and play ‘underwater bingo’ indoors. No need to wear waterproof clothing! All equipment provided. Suitable for ages 5 - 10.

Our expert volunteers take you on a guided walk around the meadows of the Millennium Country Park as part of National Meadows Day. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and bring a hat/sun cream if it’s likely to be sunny on the day. Unfortunately no dogs are allowed.

Highly acclaimed tribute arist David Boakes performs all of the classics with his amazing live band. £15 per ticket - Doors 7pm (Food served until 8pm), Show 8pm

Chill out this Father’s Day at our family event with stalls selling a variety of crafts and gifts, games, kids’ crafts and music. Free entry – donations welcome.

Dunton Community Garden is run by volunteers & worked on organic gardening principles. We hold monthly coffee mornings to provide a community gathering point, raise funds & enjoy the surroundings. Come along to enjoy a cuppa & fresh bake. Chat, play or wander round the garden.

Childerley Hall is a hidden gem 8 miles west of Cambridge. Take this rare opportunity to see the stunning private gardens and atmospheric Elizabethan chapel with balcony overlooking the lake.

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

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

To celebrate Earth Day we will be opening up the Eco Lodge site to anyone who would like to come and have a go at some wilderness crafts. Open to all ages. This free afternoon will take place on 31st May from 1pm to 4pm.

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

The historic Capability Brown designed Ampthill Great Park in Bedfordshire offers a range of habitats to learn how to forage for edible plants and fungi growing all around us in the UK in summer. This foraging course is easy to reach from Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Dunstable.