Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
What's On in Bedfordshire & Luton
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Puggle Club
5th June 2026
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
6th June 2026
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
7th June 2026
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
10th June 2026
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
13th June 2026
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
15th June 2026
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
21st June 2026
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
27th-28th June 2026
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
28th June 2026
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
3rd July 2026
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
4th July 2026
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
4th-5th July 2026
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
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
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
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...