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Things to do with kids in Bedfordshire & Luton
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Ampthill Charter Market
Venue: Town Centre Car Park
Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH
Every Thursday from 8.00am. There is plenty on offer from household wares, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, olives, dried fruit, nuts, award winning baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries, children's...
Bedford Junior Parkrun
Venue: Jubilee Park
Address: Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0JD
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Bedford Roller Disco
Venue: Bunyan Sports Centre
Address: Mile Rd, Bedford, MK42 9TS
The kind of fun you can have on eight wheels. Come along with friends and family to enjoy and laugh your way into the afternoon at a family session. Every Saturday 3pm - 4:30pm. Entry is £4, skate hire...
Biggleswade Charter Market
Venue: Market Square
Address: Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AS
The Charter Market runs on Saturdays, with an array of stalls to have a browse through, ranging from varying fresh food stalls, cards and gift wrap, haberdashery, plants and shrubs, gifts and ornaments,...
Houghton Hall Junior Parkrun
Venue: Houghton Hall Park
Address: Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5FU
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
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