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
Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun in the Barns and Marquees at Knebworth House.…
Bedford River Project Exhibition
A tribute to the river Great Ouse featuring: illustration, sculpture, music, poetry, painting 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.…
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…
An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
Forest Bathing+ is the perfect way to escape our busy lives and tune in to the natural world. …
Laugh Out Proud!
LAUGH OUT PROUD IS LONDON'S BRAND NEW LGBTQIA+ COMEDY NIGHT featuring the best in established and…
5th International Conference on Euro Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery
Conference Series Conferences are excited to invite all scientists, delegates, students,…
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…
Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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Ria Lina: Riawakening
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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…
Dark Party
"Cough-Cough" Dark Party makes a return to Luton for one night only. Expect all the…
London Luton Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just…
Radio 1 Big Weekend Live Viewing
Fancy watching all of the action from Stockwood Park but away from the hustle and bustle of the…
Psychic Evening With a Difference!
Discover the mysteries of the universe at our Psychic Evening! Join us for an enchanting evening…
Forest Bathing+ Nature Connection Series
Experience nature's calming and restorative power with our brand-new Forest Bathing+ Nature…
Hal Cruttenden And Friends!
Join Hal Cruttenden, one of Britain's best loved stand-ups, for this special evening of…
Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
We are a well-established and well-known craft fair. We have a great selection of unique items…
- 1Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
- 2Bedford River Project Exhibition
- 3Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 4G4 20th Anniversary Tour - MILTON KEYNES
- 5An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
- 6Laugh Out Proud!
- 75th International Conference on Euro Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery
- 8Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert - Will Todd Mass in Blue
- 9Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 10Ria Lina: Riawakening
- 11Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May
- 12Dark Party
- 13London Luton Bead Fair
- 14Radio 1 Big Weekend Live Viewing
- 15Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 16Forest Bathing+ Nature Connection Series
- 17Hal Cruttenden And Friends!
- 18Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa