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…
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…
Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
We are celebrating Italy's enormous contribution to music: from Palestrina to a…
THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
There will be a great treat in store for G&S fans when 'The Wandering Minstrels' (www…
3rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
We extend a warm invitation to scientists, academicians, young researchers, business delegates, and…
Kaleidoscope
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FREE Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
Come and join us at this amazing Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition showcasing the rich cultural…
St George's Festival at Wrest Park
Celebrate our green and pleasant land and immerse yourself in the story of England at the biggest,…
Forest Bathing+ Nature Connection Series
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An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
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Cambridge Comedy Club - Book A Comedy Show 24th May
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Psychic Evening With a Difference!
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Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
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Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
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Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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London Luton Bead Fair
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Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Cheddington Leighton Buzzard
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- 1A Kick Up The 80s
- 2Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 3Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
- 4THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
- 53rd International Meet on Food Science and Technology
- 6Kaleidoscope
- 7FREE Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 8St George's Festival at Wrest Park
- 9Forest Bathing+ Nature Connection Series
- 10An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
- 11Cambridge Comedy Club - Book A Comedy Show 24th May
- 12Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 13Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 14Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
- 15Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 16Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 17London Luton Bead Fair
- 18Farmers Craft Market Fun Day Cheddington Leighton Buzzard