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
Across The Board Soul
Luton Soul club comes to The Hat Factory Arts Centre to finish off a bumper weekend of music across…
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.…
Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Cheddington Leighton Buzzard
Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Dates Sunday 28th April, Sunday 26th May, Sunday 30th June, Sunday…
Dark Party
"Cough-Cough" Dark Party makes a return to Luton for one night only. Expect all the…
Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
Join us for this amazing Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition showcasing the rich cultural heritage of…
Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun in the Barns and Marquees at Knebworth House.…
HNP Present: The BIG After Party
HNP Present The BIG after party! Following Radio 1's Big Weekend 1st day on Friday, HNP alongside…
Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
Ma Polaine's Great Decline are delighted to embark on a Spring tour supporting their fourth album…
London Luton Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just…
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 Evening With a Difference!
Discover the mysteries of the universe at our Psychic Evening! Join us for an enchanting evening…
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
Meet Cody & JJ from CoComelon on the 1st June! Come along on the Saturday 1st June when it'll be…
An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
Forest Bathing+ is the perfect way to escape our busy lives and tune in to the natural world. …
2nd International Meet on Immunology and Microbiology
Join us for IMMUNOLOGYMEET2024 in Prague, Czech Republic, from May 16-18, 2024, uniting global…
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.…
Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
Fancy treating yourself to a nice, relaxing Me-Day? Need some advice or guidance? Want to buy…
- 1Across The Board Soul
- 2Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 3Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 4Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Cheddington Leighton Buzzard
- 5Dark Party
- 6Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 7Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
- 8HNP Present: The BIG After Party
- 9Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
- 10London Luton Bead Fair
- 11Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 12Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 13Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
- 14Meet JJ and Cody from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park on the 1st June
- 15An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
- 162nd International Meet on Immunology and Microbiology
- 17Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 18Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn