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.…
Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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CPsychic & Wellbeing Fair - Leighton Buzzard
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Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May
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Cambridge Comedy Club - Book A Comedy Show 24th May
The Comedy Club As seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy…
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.…
Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
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Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun in the Barns and Marquees at Knebworth House.…
Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
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Ria Lina: Riawakening
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Psychic Evening With a Difference!
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Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
We are a well-established and well-known craft fair. We have a great selection of unique items…
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.…
Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
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Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
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London Luton Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just…
Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May
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Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
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- 1Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 2Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn
- 3CPsychic & Wellbeing Fair - Leighton Buzzard
- 4Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park on the 6th May
- 5Cambridge Comedy Club - Book A Comedy Show 24th May
- 6Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 7Ma Polaine's Great Decline "
- 8Knebworth Christmas Fair 2024
- 9Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
- 10Ria Lina: Riawakening
- 11Psychic Evening With a Difference!
- 12Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
- 13Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 14Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 25/05/2024
- 15Free Ukrainian Folk Art Exhibition
- 16London Luton Bead Fair
- 17Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May
- 18Mind Body Spirit Fair - Woburn