Skye from PAW Patrol will be meeting fans at Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 18th August! Go on a safari adventure and see some amazing exotic and..... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 18 Aug 24

Children & Pets Weekend

Children & Pets Weekend – August 17th Join us at the farm for Children and Pets weekend, a weekend to celebrate the bond between children and... more >

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

Sat 17 Aug 24

Come and meet True on Saturday 17th August!

All the way from the Rainbow Kingdom, True will be stopping off at Woburn Safari Park to meet her fans at intervals on Saturday 17th August!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 17 Aug 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Bedfordshire

1a St Augustine's Road - Open Garden for NGS

A colourful town garden with herbaceous borders, climbers, a greenhouse and a pond. Planted in cottage garden style with traditional flowers, the..... more >

1a St Augustine’s Road, Bedford MK40 2NB

Sat 17 Aug 24

Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic

Bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with family and friends among the vines. You can take a free self-guided or virtual tour too,..... more >

Warden Abbey Vineyard, Bedford Rd, Biggleswade SG18 9LS

Sun 11 Aug 24

Come along and meet Bingo on the 11th August at Woburn Safari Park!

Hooray! Bingo will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Sunday 11th August!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 11 Aug 24

Bird of Prey Encounter Half Day

Bird of Prey Encounter Half Day – August 11th & 25th 9.30-12.30 & 1.30-4.30 Looking for something different to do?... more >

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

Sun 11 Aug 24

Meet Bluey on the 10th August at Woburn Safari Park!

Hooray! Bluey will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Saturday 10th August!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 10 Aug 24

Creepy Critters

Join us for a weekend of creepy critters, bringing you close to some of our jungle friends, with a packed daily program we have lots to keep the... more >

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

Sat 10 Aug 24

The Denotones 60s experience at Wing hall

This sensational show brings you many of the greatest hits of the 60’s, from the biggest artists of the time, including, Beatles, Frankie Valli,... more >

71 Leighton Road Leighton Buzzard England LU7 0NN

Sat 10 Aug 24

Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park!

It's COCOMELON TIME and JJ from CoComelon is coming to meet his fans at Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 4th August!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 4 Aug 24

Come and be a part of Woburn Safari Park's Wedding Open Day!

Join us from 11am - 3pm on Sunday 4th August to find out more about how you can host an unforgettable celebration at Woburn Safari Park, home to... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 4 Aug 24

Silsoe Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The historic village of Silsoe dates back to the Viking era, but is best known today as the home of Wrest Park... more >

Silsoe Village Gardens, Bedford MK45 4GQ

Sun 4 Aug 24

The Tale Of Jemima Puddle-Duck

New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck ... more >

Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road Luton, Beds LU1 4LX

Sat 3 Aug 24

See Chase from Paw Patrol at Woburn Safari Park!

Chase is on the case - the heroic German Shepherd from PAW Patrol will be visiting Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 3rd August!... more >

Chase is on the case - the heroic German Shepherd from PAW Patrol will be visiting Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 3rd August! Police pup Chase will be appearing to meet loyal fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm – don’t forget to bring your cameras! Go on a safari adventure and see some of your favourite animals like lions, tigers, rhinos and giraffes up close in the Road Safari. Then head down to the Safari Hangout (no.3 on the Foot Safari map) to meet Chase, stopping to se MK43 0TU

Sat 3 Aug 24

The Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

The five acre Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden was designed by Capability Brown and established by noted botanist and former Prime Minister, Lord Bute,... more >

The Walled Garden, Luton LU1 4LF

Fri 2 Aug 24

Cilla & The Swinging 60's Show

Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked... more >

Luton Library Theatre, St Georges Square, Luton LU1 2NG

Fri 2 Aug 24

Tiger Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park

The tiger keepers at Woburn Safari NEED YOUR HELP! Join us and help raise crucial funds on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July, while enjoying a..... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 27 Jul 24

Choral Nova Summer Concert

Summer Concert raising funds for The Friends of St Mary’s Maulden and ShelterBox Choral Nova is a vibrant and exciting choir singing a variety of... more >

St Marys Church, Church Road Maulden MK45 2AU

Sat 27 Jul 24

Come along and meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park!

The leader of the Squirrels, Hey Duggee, will be stopping off to meet fans at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Saturday 27th July!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 27 Jul 24

Make your Own Natural Dyes

Forage for wild dye plants, then return to base at the Globe where we will make natural dyes and dye wool samples to take home... more >

The Globe Inn, Linslade LU7 2TA

Sat 27 Jul 24

Beck House - Open Garden for NGS

A 2 ½ acre garden created over 39 years with various formal and informal areas divided by hedges and shrub borders... more >

Beck House, Sandy SG19 2HA

Sat 27 Jul 24

An evening of Clairvoyance with Philip Kinsella

Join us at the Bedford MS Therapy centre for an evening of clairvoyance with award winning Psychic Medium Philip Kinsella... more >

BEDFORD MS THERAPY CENTRE BRADBURY HOUSE 155 BARKERS LANE MK41 9RX

Thu 25 Jul 24

Cheddington Family Fun Day in Leighton Buzzard

Bring your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of laughter, games, and..... more >

Cheddington Village Hall Church Lane Cheddington LU7 0RU

Sun 21 Jul 24

204 Hart Lane - Open Garden for NGS

A small gem, with year-round seasonal plants, mature shrubs, a relaxing water feature and multiple seating areas to enjoy the garden with a cream... more >

204 Hart Lane, Luton LU2 0JH

Sun 21 Jul 24

Summer at Herrings Green Activity Farm

Summer at Herrings Green Activity Farm – The Family Farm July 20th – September 3rd Herrings Green Activity Farm is a great place for Families to... more >

herrings green farm cotton end road wilstead bedfordshire MK45 3DT

Sat 20 Jul 24

Make your Own Herbal Medicine

Forage for wild medicinal herbs, then return to base camp at the Globe to create 3 herbal remedies to take home... more >

The Globe Inn, Linslade LU7 2TA

Sat 20 Jul 24

Meet Bingo at Woburn Safari Park

Hooray! Bingo will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Saturday 20th July!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sat 20 Jul 24

Game On! The Evolution Of Video Games

Welcome to Game On! Embark on a nostalgic odyssey through the pixelated past and into the high-definition future at our interactive exhibition,..... more >

Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road Luton, Beds LU1 4LX

Sat 20 Jul 24

Jazz Orient with Baluji Shrivastav OBE

Jazz Orient are Baluji Shrivastav OBE (sitar, dilruba, gopi), Linda Shanovitch (vocals, percussion), Alex Hill (keyboards, vocals), Sukhdeep Dhanjal... more >

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

Fri 19 Jul 24

Bedford Heights - Open Garden for NGS

Originally built by Texas Instruments, a Texan theme runs throughout the building and gardens. The entrance simulates an arroyo or dry riverbed, and..... more >

Bedford Heights, Bedford MK41 7PH

Fri 19 Jul 24

Kiri Pritchard-McLean - Peacock

Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents Kiri Pritchard-McLean - Peacock Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News... more >

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

Mon 15 Jul 24

Meet The Gruffalo at Woburn Safari Park

The Gruffalo will be visiting Woburn Safari Park to meet all his fans at intervals on Sunday 14th July!... more >

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 14 Jul 24

Lindy Lea - Open Garden for NGS

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... more >

Lindy Lea, Bedford MK45 1AB

Sun 14 Jul 24

Buzzstock Music Festival

Buzzstock Music Festival 2024 Welcome to Leighton Buzzard's biggest party - Buzzstock Our family friendly festival is great for first time... more >

Billington Old Car Boot Field, Stanbridge Road , Leighton Buzzard LU7 9HL

Fri 12 Jul 24

Comedy at Garden City Brewery

The infamous Brewery Comedy Brand new line up each month www.brewerycomedy.com/lgc more >

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

Mon 8 Jul 24

Jazz in the Gardens

Traditional Jazz from Tad Newton's Jazz Friends. Open air concert. From 2pm. Beautiful gardens … drinks (licensed bar) … cream teas..... more >

Bartlemas Farm Pavenham MK43 7PF

Sun 7 Jul 24

Jazz in the gardens

Live Jazz from Tad Newton's Jazzfriends. A welcome return by Tad and his friends - hugely popular last year... more >

Bartlemas Farm, High Street Pavenham MK43 7PF

Sun 7 Jul 24

The Round Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

This is a pretty cottage garden surrounding an 1820's thatched cottage. Traditional flower beds where perennials mix with exotics from around..... more >

The Round Cottage, Bedford MK45 4DX

Sun 7 Jul 24

Toddington Open Gardens event 2024

Toddington Open Gardens 2024 There will be about 10 gardens opening (most for both days but the programme will show if there are any only open on... more >

Wilkinson Church Hall Church Square Toddington Dunstable LU5 6BP

Sat 6 Jul 24

12 Queen Elizabeth Close - Open Garden for NGS

A small town garden with a jungle like feel. This garden is all about foliage, with the emphasis on leaf shapes and textures, some more unusual and..... more >

12 Queen Elizabeth Close, Shefford SG17 5LE

Sun 30 Jun 24

Bedford Sinfonia and East Beds Chamber Choir Out and About Concert

Bedford Sinfonia are joined by East Bedfordshire Chamber Choir for their summer “Out and About” concert series which aims to take high quality music... more >

Church of St Edmund or St. James, Park Lane, Blunham MK44 3NQ

Sun 30 Jun 24

Open Garden Southill Park British Red Cross

Open Garden Event. Refreshments and homemade cakes on sale by the British Red Cross Bedfordshire. Wander the grounds of Southill Park, an historical..... more >

SOUTHILL PARK, Southill, Near Biggleswade SG18 9LL

Sun 30 Jun 24

Meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 30th June!

Come down and meet kids' TV favourite, Bluey! Hooray! Bluey will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park..... more >

WOBURN SAFARI PARK Bedfordshire MK43 0TU

Sun 30 Jun 24

Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic

Bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with family and friends among the vines. You can take a free self-guided or virtual tour too,..... more >

Warden Abbey Vineyard, Bedford Rd, Biggleswade SG18 9LS

Sat 29 Jun 24

Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari on Saturday 29th June

Every child's favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 29th June!... more >

Woburn Safari Park, Crawley Rd, Woburn, Ridgmont, Bedford MK43 0TU

Sat 29 Jun 24

Trains at Trinity 2024 Biggleswade

Our bi-ennial Model Train and Toy event with model railway layouts and displays from small scale to 'G' (Garden) scale, displays, trade... more >

Trinity Methodist Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AP

Sat 29 Jun 24

Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert - Will Todd Mass in Blue

There will be a jazzy swing to our summer concert on Saturday 29 June (at 7.30 pm) in St Mary’s Parish Church, Woburn... more >

St Mary’s Parish Church Park Street Woburn MK17 9PG

Sat 29 Jun 24

Snooker Greats: Clash of the Titans

An Evening with Snooker Greats: Clash Of The Titans, starring Mark Williams, Jimmy White and John Virgo... more >

Bedford Corn Exchange St Paul’s Square Bedford MK40 1SL

Mon 24 Jun 24

Meppershall Mind Body Spirit Fair June 2024

A Mind Body Spirit Fair is so much more than somewhere to have a reading, although that’s really important too, it’s somewhere to come and expand... more >

Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Way, Meppershall SG17 5AB

Sun 23 Jun 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!