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
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.…
A Kick Up The 80s
DJ Russ (thursday Fury/The Coven/Dark Night In Luton & The Friday Alternative) returns to The Hat…
Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May
Come along and meet Hey Duggee on the 5th May! The leader of the Squirrels, Hey Duggee, will be…
2nd International Meet on Immunology and Microbiology
Join us for IMMUNOLOGYMEET2024 in Prague, Czech Republic, from May 16-18, 2024, uniting global…
G4 20th Anniversary Tour - DUNSTABLE
The UK's No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the…
Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
Children's favourite marmalade sandwich-eating friend, Paddington™ will be appearing at Woburn…
FREE Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
Come and join us at this amazing Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition showcasing the rich cultural…
Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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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…
Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park on the 4th May
Meet JJ from CoComelon on the 4th May! Come along on the Saturday 4th May when it'll be time to…
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…
Psychic & Wellbeing Fair
Feeling a bit down or stressed? Want to understand your past or find out what the future has in…
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.…
Kaleidoscope
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Ria Lina: Riawakening
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Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
We are celebrating Italy's enormous contribution to music: from Palestrina to a…
Laugh Out Proud!
LAUGH OUT PROUD IS LONDON'S BRAND NEW LGBTQIA+ COMEDY NIGHT featuring the best in established and…
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…
- 1Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 2A Kick Up The 80s
- 3Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May
- 42nd International Meet on Immunology and Microbiology
- 5G4 20th Anniversary Tour - DUNSTABLE
- 6Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
- 7FREE Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 8Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 9Danesborough Chorus Summer Concert - Will Todd Mass in Blue
- 10Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park on the 4th May
- 11Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 12Psychic & Wellbeing Fair
- 13Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 14Kaleidoscope
- 15Ria Lina: Riawakening
- 16Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
- 17Laugh Out Proud!
- 18Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May