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
Race Day 2025
trap in for an action-packed day celebrating the icons of speed both on the ground and in the air.…
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…
Spookfest Family Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Spookfest Family Fun Day! On Sunday 5th October, from…
Black Voices
Bedford Music Club presents a festival celebrating Black composers and musicians. Join us for a…
Materials Market
A must for all you creatives out there! This Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy…
'Sustainability within the Creative Industries' Film & Panel Discussion
Hear leading UK milliners of The British Hat Guild discuss the processes behind the creation of…
Family Halloween Silent Disco
Join us for our Spooky Silent Disco event!! 5.30pm - 8.30pm A Halloween themed clubbing experience…
Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
Embrace the Festive Spirit at the Christmas Psychic & Wellbeing Fair! The holiday season is upon…
Family Halloween Silent Disco
Join us for our Spooky Silent Disco event!! 5.30pm - 8.30pm A Halloween themed clubbing experience…
Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival
Join us at Redborne School in Ampthill for a fun, family friendly, buzzing day of beekeeping…
AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
Join us for a soul-warming evening at our Night with Bublé tribute act! With an incredible…
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music at our Christmas Party. Company…
Elephants and Bears Take Part in Easter Egg Hunt at Woburn Safari Park
It isn't just the visitors enjoying the Easter celebrations at Woburn Safari Park this year, some…
Croughton Family Fun Day
You're Invited to the Most Exciting Family Event in Town! When: Sunday, 28th September Time:…
Summer SALE GALA
Refresh your wardrobe with sizzling discounts on our hottest summer styles! Whether you're looking…
Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
Celebrate the Start of the Festive Season at Bierton Sports Centre Embrace the magic of Christmas…
Music In The Museum
zerOclassikal presents an afternoon of South Asian classical ragas in the stunning Victorian-era…
Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
The 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK…

- 1Race Day 2025
- 2Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
- 3Spookfest Family Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
- 4Black Voices
- 5Materials Market
- 6'Sustainability within the Creative Industries' Film & Panel Discussion
- 7Family Halloween Silent Disco
- 8Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
- 9Family Halloween Silent Disco
- 10Bedfordshire Beekeepers Honey Show and Festival
- 11AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
- 12CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
- 13Elephants and Bears Take Part in Easter Egg Hunt at Woburn Safari Park
- 14Croughton Family Fun Day
- 15Summer SALE GALA
- 16Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
- 17Music In The Museum
- 18Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
