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.…
Psychic & Wellbeing Fair
Feeling a bit down or stressed? Want to understand your past or find out what the future has in…
Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
Experience an electrifying night with The Dirty Mosher, where the best of Rock, Emo, Nu-Metal, and…
Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
We are a well-established and well-known craft fair. We have a great selection of unique items…
Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
We are celebrating Italy's enormous contribution to music: from Palestrina to a…
London Luton Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just…
Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger.…
Radio 1 Big Weekend Live Viewing
Fancy watching all of the action from Stockwood Park but away from the hustle and bustle of the…
Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back? (Tour Warm Up)
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger.…
THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
There will be a great treat in store for G&S fans when 'The Wandering Minstrels' (www…
Brewery Comedy
Live stand up comedy brought to you by @BreweryComedy www.brewerycomedy.com 8 years strong. Back…
Weston Turville Farmers Craft Markets Aylesbury
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Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
Children's favourite marmalade sandwich-eating friend, Paddington™ will be appearing at Woburn…
Bedford River Project Exhibition
A tribute to the river Great Ouse featuring: illustration, sculpture, music, poetry, painting and…
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…
An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
Forest Bathing+ is the perfect way to escape our busy lives and tune in to the natural world. …
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…
- 1Warden Abbey Vineyard's Flying Day Picnic
- 2Psychic & Wellbeing Fair
- 3Rock Night @ Mecca Bingo
- 4Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
- 5Bella Ciao! Festival of Italian Culture
- 6London Luton Bead Fair
- 7Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
- 8Radio 1 Big Weekend Live Viewing
- 9Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back? (Tour Warm Up)
- 10THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
- 11Brewery Comedy
- 12Weston Turville Farmers Craft Markets Aylesbury
- 13Meet Paddington at Woburn Safari Park on the 27th May
- 14Bedford River Project Exhibition
- 152nd International Meet on Immunology and Microbiology
- 16G4 20th Anniversary Tour - DUNSTABLE
- 17An Introduction to Forest Bathing+
- 18Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May