What's On in Bedfordshire & Luton

Cardboard Clues – Murder in the Museum

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Families use a smartphone mystery trail to solve clues hidden across the galleries. Children and parents work together to investigate objects, answer questions and uncover stories from the museum collections...

Children's Crafts Workshops - March

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

Jordan’s Mill hosts a colourful morning of children’s crafts for ages three to seven and above. With volunteer support, young makers create an Easter card and extra projects before families enjoy the...

Boretta Bear's - Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

Families follow clues around the meadow, woodland and gardens to find birds, eggs and a hidden Easter message. After completing the trail sheet, children return it to claim a prize and celebrate a cheerful...

Easter Circus

Venue: Mead Open Farm

Address: Stanbridge Road, Billington

Website: meadopenfarm.co.uk/events/view/easter-circus

Tequila Circus brings jaw-dropping performances and crazy stunts to Mead Open Farm over Easter. Families can also enjoy the Easter trail, lamb bottle feeding and the farm’s indoor and outdoor play attractions...

Easter Egg Hunt at Dunstable Downs

Venue: Dunstable Downs

Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable

Website: nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events

Dunstable Downs revives its Easter tradition of orange rolling with family trail fun and purpose-built tennis ball race tracks. Children collect trail materials and complete activities outdoors while enjoying...

Easter Quest at Wrest Park

Venue: Wrest Park

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park/events

English Heritage’s Easter Quest invites children to explore Wrest Park while following clues and completing activities. The event combines outdoor discovery with a seasonal challenge in the grounds of...

Young Lacemakers sessions

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Children aged six to sixteen learn the basics of lacemaking with support from the Aragon Lacemakers. The session introduces traditional Bedfordshire techniques in a calm, friendly setting, with equipment...

The Zoo That Comes To You

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Website: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/zoo-comes-you

Meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people...

Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Address: London Road, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-clay-play-lugus-ceramics

Children design and build their own clay creation with Luton ceramics company Lugus Ceramics. The workshop encourages practical creativity and gives young makers a chance to shape, decorate and take pride...

Bearskin Cap Craft

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Get inspired by the iconic uniforms of the Foot Guards and make your very own bearskin cap. Also 1st April.

Rapunzel

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Website: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/rapunzel

Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for profit. Can Rapunzel ever figure out a way to escape? Golden-haired Rapunzel takes...

Soldier with a Soldier

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Join a serving officer for a family-friendly tour of the Soldier gallery and get some incredible insights into Army life. Also 1st & 9th April.

Teaching Talons: Animal Encounters

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Young visitors meet animal ambassadors from Teaching Talons during an exciting close-up session. Families discover reptiles, mammals, birds and creepy crawlies from around the world while learning fascinating...

The Big Brick Build at Wrest Park

Venue: Wrest Park

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park/events

The Big Brick Build gives children the chance to get hands-on with large-scale brick play in a heritage setting. Families can enjoy a creative activity that sits neatly alongside exploring Wrest Park’s...

Creative Crowns Workshop

Venue: Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-holidays

Inspired by Wardown’s hat collection, children decorate their own regal headwear in this drop-in workshop. Families can explore museum displays before or after making a personalised crown filled with...

Pop Up Theatres

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Children create their own pop-up theatre in a box using collage, paper art and drawing techniques. Inspired by the Noel Carrington exhibition, the session encourages storytelling, imagination and hands-on...

DIY Night Vision Goggles Craft

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Make your own craft night vision goggles in this fun family-friendly workshop.

Easter at Stockwood

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Address: London Road, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-stockwood-0

Stockwood’s Easter programme invites families to complete a free outdoor trail through the gardens. Children search for the creatures that live there while enjoying seasonal exploration, fresh air and...

Ice Age Adventure Live

Venue: Grove Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/ice-age-adventure-live/

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Join the fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends...

Illustrate your own Book

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Families work with artist Philippa McDonald to produce an illustrated book to take home. Children use collage, printing ideas and coloured carbon paper to create original pages inspired by images from...

Easter Bunny Flies In

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events

Shuttleworth’s much-loved Easter event welcomes the Easter Bunny by aircraft for a memorable family day out. Visitors can enjoy the themed entertainment, egg hunt and the wider historic airfield setting...

Love Local Craft & Food Fayre

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

This outdoor craft and food fayre brings local makers and food producers together across the Jordan’s Mill grounds. Families can browse stalls, sample treats and enjoy a lively community atmosphere in...

Easter Sunday

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

Leighton Buzzard Railway runs a Blue Steam Easter Sunday service during the holiday period. Families can enjoy a heritage train ride and visit the railway’s attractions as part of a seasonal day out.

Easter Monday

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

On Easter Monday the railway continues its Blue Steam timetable, giving families another official holiday travel day on the line. It offers a simple but memorable activity for children who enjoy trains...

Clay Character Badge Making

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Older children shape their favourite characters into clay badges during this practical art workshop. Artist Katie Allen demonstrates techniques and encourages personal ideas, helping participants create...

Family Film Club: Monsters Inc.

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Website: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/family-film-club-monsters-inc

In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realise things may not be...

Make Your Own Guards Puppet

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Take part in a free family craft activity and make your own King’s Guard puppet. Also 9th April.

Creative Crowns Workshop

Venue: Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-holidays

This second Creative Crowns session gives families another chance to make embellished headwear inspired by Wardown’s collection. It combines museum discovery with practical crafting and suits children...

Felt-Making Workshop

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Children make a colourful felt mandala using sheep’s wool, shapes, soap and water. Led by artist Anne-Marie Abbate, the session introduces an enjoyable, tactile craft process and lets families explore...

Geology Drop-in

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Geology_Drop_in.aspx

Children and parents can meet geology volunteers and examine rocks, fossils and minerals during this informal drop-in session. It provides a relaxed opportunity to ask questions, handle specimens and learn...

Mascot Craft Workshop

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Join a free family-friendly workshop to get inspired by Army mascots and create your very own. Also 10th April.

Archaeology Detectives

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Children become archaeology detectives by exploring mini dig trays and piecing together clues from the past. Families learn how objects are identified and reconstructed, making this a thoughtful introduction...

Exciting Science

Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange

Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/exciting-science/

With fun and fact-filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption, transform a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher, and blast you with their incredible smoke blaster! This...

Gaby Gulliver’s Travels

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65-67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-holidays

A family shadow theatre show takes audiences on an imaginative journey through strange lands and adventures. The production uses visual storytelling and theatrical creativity to engage children and adults...

Reconstructing the Past; Clay Pot Making

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/whats_on/family_events.aspx

Visitors help reconstruct a medieval kiln discovery by making small clay pots for a display linked to Albion Archaeology’s Sutton School excavation. The free drop-in session gives families a direct connection...

Puggle Club

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Puggle_Club_2_5_year_olds.aspx

Puggle Club offers creative art and craft play for children aged two to five with their parents or carers. Families can drop in, socialise and enjoy museum-inspired making activities designed especially...

So Unfair!

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65-67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/easter-holidays

This interactive science-themed family show invites the audience to help solve problems and explore ideas with a twist. It combines performance and participation, making it an appealing choice for curious...

Robin Hood

Venue: Grove Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/robin-hood/

Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Folk as they outwit the wicked Sheriff of Rottingham. Packed with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance routines, side-splitting comedy and audience participation galore,...

Model Railway Show

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

Leighton Buzzard Railway combines a Blue Steam service with a Model Railway Show for a classic family day out. Children can enjoy the train ride and then explore model displays created for railway enthusiasts...

Archaeological Collections Store Tour

Venue: Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park-archeological-store

This guided collections store tour opens up an extraordinary range of archaeological objects spanning two thousand years. Older children and parents interested in history can explore behind-the-scenes...

Reconnect Finale

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Address: London Road, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/reconnect-finale

The Reconnect Finale celebrates a heritage project at Stockwood Discovery Centre with a day of activity for visitors. Families can explore the refreshed site and enjoy a community-focused event built around...

Sisters 360

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65-67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on?page=3

This family theatre show follows sisters Fatima and Salima as they navigate hopes, hurdles and skateboarding ambitions. The energetic performance offers humour, warmth and a contemporary story likely to...

Puggle Club

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Puggle_Club_2_5_year_olds.aspx

This spring Puggle Club invites younger children to enjoy more creative museum fun with a parent or carer. The free drop-in encourages play, making and conversation in a welcoming space for preschool families.

Love Local Craft & Food Fayre

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

The May Love Local fayre offers another busy day of independent stalls, handmade goods and local produce. Parents can browse artisan traders while children enjoy being out on the site’s open grounds...

K-pop Live Theatre Show

Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange

Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/kpop-live-theatre-show/

The ultimate tribute to the global K-pop phenomenon. Expect jaw-dropping choreo, stage-ready visuals, fan chants, and bops that hit different. Live the rhythm. Feel the hype. Join the fandom.

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

The Teddy Bear’s Picnic adds a playful family theme to Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Blue Steam timetable. Children can bring their favourite bear and enjoy a heritage train journey with extra seasonal...

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

Families have a second chance to board the Teddy Bear’s Picnic trains over the bank holiday weekend. The themed running day mixes heritage railway travel with a child-friendly atmosphere and outdoor...

Bedford School Open Morning

Venue: Bedford School

Website: www.bedfordschool.org.uk

Visit to learn about the extensive scholarship and bursary programmes, enjoy a comprehensive tour of either the Upper School or Prep School, and get a true sense of what makes Bedford School special. Also...

Season Premiere Air Show

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events/season-premiere-air-show

The first Shuttleworth air show of the season fills the Bedfordshire skies with historic flying displays. Families can pair the air show with ground exhibits, entertainment and the collection’s aviation...

Geology Drop-in

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Geology_Drop_in.aspx

Families curious about stones, fossils and prehistoric life can join this monthly geology drop-in. Volunteers share objects from the collection and help children discover how geological specimens reveal...

150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth House

Venue: Shuttleworth House

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events?p=2

This free anniversary event celebrates 150 years of Shuttleworth House. Families can enjoy a day that highlights the building’s history and significance while spending time on the wider Shuttleworth...

Archaeological Collections Store Tour

Venue: Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park-archeological-store

English Heritage’s May collections store tour gives visitors another opportunity to explore artefacts preserved at Wrest Park. It suits families with older primary or secondary-aged children who enjoy...

K-POP All Stars

Venue: Grove Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/k-pop-all-stars/

Ride the global K-pop wave. The explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world. Feel the power of stadium-sized anthems, razor-sharp choreography, and a cast...

The Storm Whale

Venue: The Place Theatre

Website: https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/the-storm-whale/

The Storm Whale tells the story of a child and a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down the generations. Perfect for 3 to 7-year-olds and their...

Hickory Dickory Dock

Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre

Website: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/hickory-dickory-dock

A merry slapstick show, starring glove puppets, silly museum curators, dozy delivery drivers, a magnificent clock and that song you've all been waiting for... Suitable for ages 3 - 8 years.

Ministry Of Science Live

Venue: Grove Theatre

Website: https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/ministry-of-science/

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live 

Venue: Grove Theatre

Website: https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/nhm-dinosaurs/

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. The world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions...

Rubbish Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65-67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/may-half-term

The Rubbish Shakespeare Company turns Romeo and Juliet into a fast, funny family performance packed with silliness and theatrical energy. It is designed to make a famous story accessible and entertaining...

Claytime

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Website: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/claytime

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Truly, interactive theatre at its most engaging....

Claytime!

Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre

Address: 65-67 Bute Street, Luton

Website: culturetrust.com/whats-on/may-half-term

Claytime combines live music, comedy and onstage clay modelling in an inventive performance from Indefinite Articles. Families can watch objects and characters appear before their eyes in a show built...

Wings & Wheels Air Show

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events?p=2

Wings & Wheels combines classic aircraft with historic vehicles for a full day of heritage transport. Families can enjoy flying displays, ground attractions and the atmosphere of one of Bedfordshire’s...

Paw Patrol

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

Leighton Buzzard Railway schedules a special Steam Paw Patrol day at the end of May. The themed event offers children a character-focused railway outing while still delivering the appeal of a working heritage...

Archaeological Collections Store Tour

Venue: Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park-archeological-store

The June collections store tour introduces families to rare objects from English Heritage’s archaeological holdings. Guided interpretation helps visitors understand how artefacts are stored, studied...

Puggle Club

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Puggle_Club_2_5_year_olds.aspx

Preschool children and their grown-ups are invited to pop in for free creative fun at Puggle Club. The session blends simple hands-on activities with a sociable museum visit suited to younger families.

Love Local Craft & Food Fayre

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

Jordan’s Mill welcomes shoppers and day visitors for its June craft and food fayre. Families can meet stallholders, discover locally made products and combine the market with a visit to the gardens,...

Diesel Gala

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

The Diesel Gala showcases Leighton Buzzard Railway’s diesel traction on a special Blue timetable day. Families interested in trains can experience a different side of the line while enjoying the wider...

Geology Drop-in

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Geology_Drop_in.aspx

This June geology drop-in lets families investigate rocks and fossils with expert volunteers. Children can explore real specimens, ask questions and enjoy a short educational activity during their visit...

Gyro World Record Attempt

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events?p=2

Shuttleworth hosts a Gyro World Record Attempt, offering visitors the chance to watch an unusual aviation-focused event unfold live. Families can experience the spectacle alongside the collection’s usual...

Archaeological Collections Store Tour

Venue: Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store

Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park-archeological-store

On this June date, the Wrest Park collections store tour offers another behind-the-scenes look at archaeological finds. It provides a more specialist experience for families seeking something historical...

Father's Day

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

Leighton Buzzard Railway marks Father’s Day with a Blue Steam service that makes an easy family outing. Parents and children can ride together through the Bedfordshire landscape and enjoy the line’s...

Festival of Flight Air Show

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events/festival-of-flight-air-show

This major summer air show weekend features historic and visiting aircraft, family entertainment and a full programme across the site. Children can enjoy the lively airfield atmosphere while adults take...

Vintage Vehicles Rally

Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway

Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard

Website: buzzrail.uk/times-fares

The Vintage Vehicles Rally pairs Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Blue Steam service with classic vehicle interest on site. It offers families a varied day out combining heritage transport, outdoor viewing...

Puggle Club

Venue: The Higgins Bedford

Address: Castle Lane, Bedford

Website: thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Whats_on/Puggle_Club_2_5_year_olds.aspx

At the July Puggle Club, toddlers and preschool children can enjoy another relaxed museum morning of art and craft activities. The free session is designed to help little ones play, make and explore alongside...

Love Local Craft & Food Fayre

Venue: Jordan's Mill

Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade

Website: jordansmill.com/events

The July Love Local fayre fills the mill grounds with craft stalls, food traders and summer shopping opportunities. Families can enjoy a relaxed day out while exploring local businesses in a scenic riverside...

Summer Fete Open Weekend

Venue: Shuttleworth Collection

Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade

Website: shuttleworth.org/events/summer-fete-open-weekend

Shuttleworth’s Summer Fete Open Weekend offers live music, markets and family entertainment across the site. It is designed as a broad summer day out where visitors can combine performances, shopping...

Ampthill Charter Market

Venue: Town Centre Car Park

Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH

Website: www.ampthill-tc.gov.uk/history-and-tourism/market

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

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/bedford-juniors/

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

Website: rollbackworld.com/shop/bedford-roller-disco/#product-reviews

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

Website: biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/services/markets/

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

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/houghtonhall-juniors/

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!

Lego Club

Venue: Bedford Central Library

Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1PG

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#bc

Come along and get creative! See what you can make! Held every Saturday, 11am - 3pm.

Leighton Buzzard Junior Parkrun

Venue: Parson’s Close Recreation Ground Pulford Rd

Address: Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AB

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leightonbuzzard-juniors/

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!

Luton Sports Village

Venue: Luton Sports Village

Address: Butterfield Green Rd, Luton, LU2 8DD

Website: letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/places-to-go/luton-sports-village/

Head over with the family to have fun and keep fit. This multi-purpose facility has a sports hall, two pools, one a 50m eight lane pool with a diving facility, sometimes mats and balls, family fun sessions,...

Open Wednesdays at the Walled Garden

Venue: Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Address: Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, LU1 4LF

Website: lutonhooestate.co.uk/event/open-wednesdays-at-the-walled-garden/

See how far the garden has come since the Walled Garden Project began over 21 years ago. Entry includes a tour of the garden and historic service buildings. Take your time to explore or visit the garden...

Rushmere Country Park

Venue: Rushmere Country Park

Address: Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EB

Website: www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park

A great place to discover nature with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. Go and view herons nesting in spring from the outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s...

Russell Park

Venue: The Embankment

Address: Bedford, MK40 3RH

Website: www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-bedford-borough/russell-park

Located off Bedford Embankment and provides a range of sports facilities, recreation space, a community café and herbaceous gardens for all the family. With a play area, football pitches, putting green,...

Saturday Papercraft Club

Venue: Flitwick Library

Address: 15 Coniston Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1QL

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#fl

Fun sessions involving designing, colouring, folding and cutting to make your own paper creations to take home. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. 10.30am - 11.30am. Next dates: 24th June and 8th July. Please...

Sunday Funday

Venue: Bedford Central Library

Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford, MK40 1PG

Website: virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events.htm#bc

Sunday is fun day! Lots of fun for all the family with giant Lego, board games and puzzles available to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up. Every Sunday, 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Various locations in Bedfordshire

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Dunstable Centre, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Tiddenfoot Leisure...

Wardown Junior Parkrun

Venue: Wardown Park

Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wardown-juniors/

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!

Wild Church

Venue: The Leslie Sell Activity Centre

Address: Molivers Ln, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LD

Website: ccbedford.churchinsight.com/Articles/552833/Regular_Childrens_activities.aspx

Meets on the third Sunday of the month, 4:30-6pm. Wild Church is an interactive outdoor session with woodland activities, a toasty fire, food and fellowship. Spend time together in God's creation and pray,...

Woodside Animal Farm

Venue: Woodside Animal Farm

Address: Woodside Road, Slip End, Beds, LU1 4DG

Website: www.woodsidefarm.co.uk

A great family day out. Get up close and cuddly with the animals. Lots of outdoor adventure play for all ages! Crazy golf suitable for adults and children is open daily. For rainy days and when the kids...