Dave’s Joke of The Fringe Winner 2024 and as Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’, and social media phenomenon MARK... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY

Fri 22 Nov 24

East Beds Chamber Choir and Buccinate Brass

East Bedfordshire Chamber Choir are delighted to be joined by Buccinate Brass for an exciting evening of music... more >

St Andrews Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AT

Thu 21 Nov 24

Woburn Safari Park Luxury Gift Fair 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable shopping experience at The Safari Lodge with the annual Luxury Gift Fair!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Tue 19 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Bedfordshire

The Open University Choir concert: Mozart, Bach, Monteverdi, Rathgeber

The Open University Choir with the Cantoribus Ensemble, conducted by Bill Strang, will give a choral orchestral concert of music by W.A. Mozart, J.S... more >

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EZ

Sun 17 Nov 24

Christmas Bazaar

Gifts Cakes Tombola Toys many more more >

St. Augustine’s Chuch Hall. Catsbrook Road/Icknield Way, Luton LU3 2JR

Sat 16 Nov 24

David Tyler Memorial Lecture

Tim Walton LRPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE 2* Honorary Secretary 3, Magdalene Close, Dunton,... more >

The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH

Thu 14 Nov 24

Another Goodbye

Another Goodbye is a gentle exploration into the inevitability of death that we all encounter at some point during our lives, and the challenges we... more >

The Place Bedford, Bradgate Road MK40 3DE

Thu 14 Nov 24

Walk Right Back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most..... more >

Grove Theatre, Dunstable LU5 4GP

Wed 13 Nov 24

Comedy at Garden City Brewery

The infamous Brewery Comedy returns Live stand up comedy at Garden City Brewery Brand new lineup each month www.brewerycomedy.com/lgc more >

Garden City Brewery 22 The Wynd Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EN

Mon 11 Nov 24

Bedford Militaria & Medal Fair

The Bedford Militaria Fair was started in 1969 in the County Hotel, Bedford we then moved later to The Corn Exchange as the fair grew... more >

Bunyan Centre, Mile Road Bedford MK42 9TS

Sun 10 Nov 24

Autumn Craft Fair

An Autumn Craft Fair for all the family to enjoy. Something for everyone with fabulous craft stalls, free children's craft table,..... more >

Flitwick Community Centre (Village Hall), Dunstable Road, Flitwick. MK45 1HP

Sat 2 Nov 24

Local Cancer Charity Hosts Stand-up Comedy Night

Local charity, Lasting Memories Cancer Trust, is delighted to hold its comedy night this year at the beautiful Swan Hotel in Bedford on Friday 1st... more >

Bedford Swan Hotel And Thermal Spa The Embankment, Bedford MK40 1RW

Fri 1 Nov 24

Presentation

This Year BDCC celebrates its 50th Anniversary The Second presentation evening is on 31st October 2024 when we welcome Ann Healey FRPS DPAGB... more >

The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JH

Thu 31 Oct 24

Halloween: after dark at Dunstable Downs

Calling all goblins, ghouls, and ghosts! Get ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween evening as we invite you to explore Dunstable Downs after dark –..... more >

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre Whipsnade Road LU6 2GY

Thu 31 Oct 24

Come along and meet Bluey on the 31st October!

Hooray! Bluey will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Thursday 31st October to celebrate..... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Thu 31 Oct 24

Rewired

The upbeat musical that’s going to be electric! “I should be someone else by now, if only I knew what or where or how…” Six people on the..... more >

Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook, Beds MK44 1NP

Tue 29 Oct 24

Halloween Fancy a Femme Lesbian Speed Dating London

Will she be your devil in disguise or the cute little pumpkin of your dreams?! Halloween “Fancy a Femme” Speed Dating in Soho is your best chance..... more >

The Roxy, 3-5 Rathbone Place London W1T 1HJ

Tue 29 Oct 24

King's Arms Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Small woodland garden of about 1½ acres created by plantsman, the late William Nourish. Trees, shrubs, bulbs and many interesting collections..... more >

King’s Arms Garden, Bedford MK45 2PP

Sun 27 Oct 24

Townsend Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Country garden with tree lined driveway and several perennial borders. Pretty cobbled courtyard with a glasshouse housing large selection of house..... more >

Townsend Farmhouse, Bedford MK45 5AT

Sat 26 Oct 24

Come and meet Peppa Pig on 26th October!

Every child's favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 26th October!... more >

Woburn MK43 0TU

Sat 26 Oct 24

Half-term trail: Witchsnade's school of magic

Last autumn, Witchsnade’s magic was nearly gone, but thanks to the fun and laughter of children like you, her magic was restored and strengthened... more >

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road LU6 2GY

Sat 26 Oct 24

October Half Term and Halloween at Woburn Safari Park!

Join us at Woburn Safari Park for a spooktacular October half term! From fancy dress competitions to Halloween hunts, the park is ready to keep the..... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 26 Oct 24

The Marley Experience

The Marley Experience, the UK’s No 1 Bob Marley & Wailers, recreate the music and vibe of the late great King of Reggae Music... more >

The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 26 Oct 24

Mr Sleepybum

Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night? Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to reenact them all for you in this high-energy, silly comedy..... more >

The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 26 Oct 24

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Relive the authentic ABBA experience with Sensation ABBA Tribute Show. Dig out your platforms and flares as Sensation take you back to the golden..... more >

Library Theatre 3rd Floor, Luton Central Library St Georges square. Luton. LU1 2NG

Fri 25 Oct 24

Autumn Quiz Evening

Quiz Evening in aid of the Sandy Branch of The Leprosy Mission. more >

Sandy Scout Headquarters, Sunderland Road, Sandy SG19 1UA

Fri 25 Oct 24

Newbury Farm Arboretum - Open Garden for NGS

The Arboretum at Newbury Farm - This private four acre arboretum was started over 30 years ago by Maurice and Carol Clarke... more >

Newbury Farm Arboretum, Bedford MK45 4HB

Sun 20 Oct 24

Skydiver

Prepare to soar through the fluffy clouds where flocks of birds and butterflies flutter. Explore the dream-like world that waits above us, in this..... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 19 Oct 24

The Undercover Hippy

The Undercover Hippy comes to The Hat Factory! Billy Rowan aka The Undercover Hippy has been performing at festivals since 2008, working his way..... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 19 Oct 24

Jigsaw Festival

Do you love a jigsaw to while away a winter evening? Here's the chance to stock up! We will have a wonderful display of over 200 made-up..... more >

The Village Hall, Oakley Road Pavenham Bedford MK43 7PE

Sat 19 Oct 24

'The World of Gilbert and Sullivan'.

Calling all G&S fans in the Sandy area - this concert is a must for you! On Saturday 19th October 'The Wandering Minstrels'..... more >

St. Mary’s Church, Hatley Road, Potton SG19 2RP

Sat 19 Oct 24

London Luton Bead Fair

Bead show with semi-precious gemstone beads and pearls for making great jewellery. Jade, amethyst, coral, carnelian, citrine, lave, jasper, agate..... more >

Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton LU1 3SS

Sat 19 Oct 24

Lil Jimmy Reed

Lil Jimmy Reed & The 'A' Team have presented a series of show-stopping performances over the last 12 years around Europe and North... more >

The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Fri 18 Oct 24

Comedy at Garden City Brewery

The infamous Brewery Comedy returns Live stand up comedy at Garden City Brewery Brand new lineup each month www.brewerycomedy.com/lgc more >

Garden City Brewery 22 The Wynd Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EN

Mon 14 Oct 24

Jumble & Bric-a-Brac Sale

Grab a bargain, clothes, books, toys and bric-a-brac at reasonable prices. Teas and Coffees available. more >

Village Hall, Northwood End Road, Haynes, MK45 3QB MK45 3QH

Sat 12 Oct 24

Jumble Sale raising funds for St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger

We are holding a Jumble Sale to raise funds for St John’s Hospice at Moggerhanger. It will be held at Clophill Village Hall on Friday 11 October... more >

Clophill Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Clophill MK45 4DA

Fri 11 Oct 24

Jeff Innocent: Smart/Casual

British Comedian of the Year Winner and social media sensation Jeff Innocent is embarking on his first ever nationwide UK tour... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Thu 10 Oct 24

Fundraising Dinner at the China Express

Fundraising Dinner in aid of the Sandy Branch of The Leprosy Mission. more >

China Express, Market Square, Sandy SG19 1HU

Thu 10 Oct 24

Come and meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on 6th October!

Hey Duggee will be stopping off to meet his fans at Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 6th October! Go on an amazing safari adventure and then head to the..... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 6 Oct 24

Upfront Comedy: October

An evening of belly laughs from the UK’s most enterprising comedy promoters. Upfront Comedy returns with an evening of high class comedy, featuring..... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 5 Oct 24

Harry Potter Wizard Weekend

Harry Potter Wizard Weekend – Sunday October 6th Calling all wizards, witches and warlocks, Join us for a Harry Potter magical themed weekend!... more >

Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Rd, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3DT

Sat 5 Oct 24

Pop-Up Art Exhibition & Sale 2024

Our 4th annual Art exhibition featuring original works for sale by local and national artists at the Bedford MS Therapy Centre, 155 Barkers Lane MK41... more >

Bedford MS Therapy Centre Bradbury House 155 Barkers Lane Bedford MK41 9RX

Sat 5 Oct 24

UK Subs

Vinyl Revelations presents UK SUBS with support from Knock Off. With the Subs not touring anymore each individual show becomes a real rare event... more >

The Hat Factory Arts Centre LU1 2EY

Fri 4 Oct 24

Lecture/Presentation

This Year BDCC celebrates its 50th Anniversary The first presentation evening is on 3rd October 2024 when we welcome David Steel His print... more >

The Sullivan Room, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade . SG18 8JH

Thu 3 Oct 24

Steel Magnolias

Would it be better to live 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special? Based on a true story, Steel Magnolias explores the bond..... more >

The Place, Bedford MK40 3DE

Thu 3 Oct 24

DAS GTI Car Show Event

Car Show With Run What Ya Brung on Saturday 28th September 2024 A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more... more >

Santa Pod Raceway Airfield Road, Podington NN29 7XA

Sun 29 Sep 24

Otter Charity Weekend 28th-29th September

Keepers are hosting a charity weekend on the 28th-29th September to support otter conservation, from a lucky-dip, tombola and face-painting visitors... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 28 Sep 24

WiFi Wars

WiFi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games,..... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Focus On Jazz Presents: Zara McFarlane

Focus on Jazz presents: An evening with Zara McFarlane & her full, live Band. One of the UK’s finest Jazz & Soul Vocalists Featuring DJ Perry..... more >

Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2EY

Fri 27 Sep 24

Short Tail Trail Farewell Weekend Event

All 90 hare and tortoise sculptures from this summer’s Short Tail Trail will be on show together at Stockwood Discovery Centre to mark the close of... more >

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton LU1 4LX

Fri 27 Sep 24

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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!