What’s On in Bedfordshire
Experience the delights of Bedfordshire - there is always something new to discover! Whether you’re in Bedford, Woburn, Sandy, Dunstable, Biggleswade or one of our other towns or villages you’ll find a whole host of things to see and do, from top attractions, fun activities and great events.
Be amazed by the historic country mansions and beautiful countryside or seek the thrills of one of the many family fun days at the county’s amazing attractions, found open throughout the year.
You’ll find everything from the traditional to the new and exciting and being such a diverse cultural region, you’ll get to experience a whole range of interesting and diverse events and activities with links all around the county. Having so much history and heritage, you might expect there to be plenty of unusual, traditional events and you’re not wrong! While you would be right in thinking that there are a range of annual events, like firework displays, Christmas themed activities, Pride and more, there are also a number of events that are totally unique to Bedfordshire, like Bedford’s annual River Festival and the hotly anticipated Luton Carnival, the largest one-day carnival in the UK, the next largest carnival event is the famous Nottinghill Carnival in London. Every year you’ll find the nation’s National Trust properties take part in the annual Cadbury Easter Egg hunt, plus other fun events at some of the top attractions in the region.
There are also a range of family friendly activities that aren’t to be missed, as well as events that are free to attend for anyone who is on a budget. Be sure to keep an eye on our events pages during school holidays to see what extra events and activities are being hosted to keep the little ones entertained.
So, whether you are looking to enjoy a food or real ale festival, or a musical event, play a round of golf or luxuriate in a spa, the choice of quality activities, attractions and hotels in Bedfordshire is truly yours to explore. The people of Bedfordshire are a friendly bunch and love visitors to come and join them at both the large national events and the smaller ones, like village fetes, farmers’ markets and town celebrations. Just save your favourite events and then browse some of the great places to stay in the county!
With fantastic road and rail connections, Bedfordshire is easily accessible from all over the county and is well under an hours travel from London, so you can be sure of a fun day out in the countryside.
What's On Highlights
A Kick Up The 80s
DJ Russ (thursday Fury/The Coven/Dark Night In Luton & The Friday Alternative) returns to The Hat…
Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May
Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Monday 6th May! The lovable character will be…
London Luton Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just…
3rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
We extend a warm invitation to scientists, academicians, young researchers, business delegates, and…
Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
Children's favourite marmalade sandwich-eating friend, Paddington™ will be appearing at Woburn…
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…
Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
Join us for this amazing Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition showcasing the rich cultural heritage of…
Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
Experience an electrifying night with The Dirty Mosher, where the best of Rock, Emo, Nu-Metal, and…
Meet JJ and Cody from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park on the 1st June
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HNP Present: The BIG After Party
HNP Present The BIG after party! Following Radio 1's Big Weekend 1st day on Friday, HNP alongside…
THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
There will be a great treat in store for G&S fans when 'The Wandering Minstrels' (www…
Laugh Out Proud!
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Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
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Weston Turville Farmers Craft Markets Aylesbury
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G4 20th Anniversary Tour - MILTON KEYNES
The UK's No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the…
Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…
Dark Party
"Cough-Cough" Dark Party makes a return to Luton for one night only. Expect all the…
Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
Ma Polaine's Great Decline are delighted to embark on a Spring tour supporting their fourth album…
- 1A Kick Up The 80s
- 2Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May
- 3London Luton Bead Fair
- 43rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
- 5Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
- 6Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert - Will Todd Mass in Blue
- 7Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 8Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
- 9Meet JJ and Cody from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park on the 1st June
- 10HNP Present: The BIG After Party
- 11THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
- 12Laugh Out Proud!
- 13Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
- 14Weston Turville Farmers Craft Markets Aylesbury
- 15G4 20th Anniversary Tour - MILTON KEYNES
- 16Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 17Dark Party
- 18Ma Polaine's Great Decline "