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
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…
Squishy Slime Family Fun Day Weston Turville
Squishy Slime Day Family Fun Event! Get ready for the most exciting and squishy event of the…
Flame & Thunder
Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular Flame & Thunder is an action packed day for all…
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The Rufus Centre would like to welcome you to a festive family outing on the 20th December. Adults…
JapShow Finale
As the car show season comes to a close, JapShow Finale is your last chance to get your Japanese…
NRSA Hot Rod Drags
Now celebrating the 37th annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It's a hot rod show…
VW Action
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 48th year! The show has…
AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
Join us for a soul-warming evening at our Night with Bublé tribute act! With an incredible…
Tinsel Christmas Market with Santa Grotto Haddenham
Step into the Tinsel Christmas Market on Sunday, 2nd November, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Haddenham…
Ultimate Street Car
USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in…
The Ford Show
The Ford Show is more than just your average car show, with Ford only RWYB, Show & Shine…
The Mustang Nationals
Santa Pod Raceway have teamed up with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs…
Job Fair and Career Expo Haddenham
Exciting Job Fair Exhibition: Future your skill forward! Are you ready to take the next step in…
Hoot and Slimey Family Fun Day Weston Turville
Hoot & Slimey Family Fun Day at Weston Turville Village Hall! Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and…
Splash of Pink Craft Fair Fun Day
Splash of Pink Craft Fair Date: Saturday, 18th October 2025Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Get ready for…
Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Day Cheddington
Spooky Spectacular Halloween Event at Cheddington Village Hall! Get ready for a fun-filled…
Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
Celebrate the Start of the Festive Season at Bierton Sports Centre Embrace the magic of Christmas…
Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
At Slimming World we support our members with the changes they would like to make around how they…

- 1Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
- 2Squishy Slime Family Fun Day Weston Turville
- 3Flame & Thunder
- 4BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
- 5JapShow Finale
- 6NRSA Hot Rod Drags
- 7VW Action
- 8AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
- 9Tinsel Christmas Market with Santa Grotto Haddenham
- 10Ultimate Street Car
- 11The Ford Show
- 12The Mustang Nationals
- 13Job Fair and Career Expo Haddenham
- 14Hoot and Slimey Family Fun Day Weston Turville
- 15Splash of Pink Craft Fair Fun Day
- 16Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Day Cheddington
- 17Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
- 18Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
