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
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…
Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
We are celebrating Italy's enormous contribution to music: from Palestrina to a…
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…
Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
Experience an electrifying night with The Dirty Mosher, where the best of Rock, Emo, Nu-Metal, and…
THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
There will be a great treat in store for G&S fans when 'The Wandering Minstrels' (www…
Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
Ma Polaine's Great Decline are delighted to embark on a Spring tour supporting their fourth album…
3rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
We extend a warm invitation to scientists, academicians, young researchers, business delegates, and…
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.…
An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
Forest Bathing+ is the perfect way to escape our busy lives and tune in to the natural world. …
CPsychic & Wellbeing Fair - Leighton Buzzard
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Tharun S
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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.…
Psychic Evening With a Difference!
Discover the mysteries of the universe at our Psychic Evening! Join us for an enchanting evening…
Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun in the Barns and Marquees at Knebworth House.…
Brewery Comedy
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Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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St George's Festival at Wrest Park
Celebrate our green and pleasant land and immerse yourself in the story of England at the biggest,…
Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
We are a well-established and well-known craft fair. We have a great selection of unique items…
- 1Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert - Will Todd Mass in Blue
- 2Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
- 3Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 4Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
- 5THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
- 6Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
- 73rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
- 8Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 9An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
- 10CPsychic & Wellbeing Fair - Leighton Buzzard
- 11Tharun S
- 12Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 13Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 14Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
- 15Brewery Comedy
- 16Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 17St George's Festival at Wrest Park
- 18Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa