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
150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth
150 years ago, in 1876, the first foundation stone of Shuttleworth House (as we know it today) was…
Comedy Bar: March 2026
Gather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up…
The Great Big Bug Show
Which beetle has a blaster on its bottom? Which minibeast is barely the size of a full stop? Which…
Vintage Aircraft Club Fly In
Shuttleworth is once again welcoming back the Vintage Aircraft Club for their annual fly-in at…
The Zoo That Comes To You
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care…
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: March
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at…
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…
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Join Luton based company Lugus Ceramics to design and build your very own Easter themed pottery to…
Fesshole Live
FORGIVE ME LUTON, FOR I HAVE SINNED! As part of a sell-out UK roadshow, the million follower…
String Quarter: Spring Sessions
Join us for a spring evening of classical music performed by Element Strings in the elegant…
An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm
Best known for her unforgettable roles on Benidorm, I'm A Celebrity, and Celebrity MasterChef,…
Summer Fete Open Weekend
Back by popular demand – join us for an unforgettable weekend with our Summer Fete, where we'll…
Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst…
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Originally formed in 1972, the NSRA (National Street Rod Association) is the club of choice for UK…
Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth
Step into a world of glamour and intrigue for an unforgettable Bond-themed Casino Night at the…
Ruby's Worry
Ruby had always been happy, perfectly happy…. until one day…. she discovered a worry… Ruby tries…
Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre
The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre is held in the picturesque setting of Old Warden Park, home…

- 1150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth
- 2Comedy Bar: March 2026
- 3The Great Big Bug Show
- 4Vintage Aircraft Club Fly In
- 5The Zoo That Comes To You
- 6The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: March
- 7Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
- 8Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
- 9Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
- 10Fesshole Live
- 11String Quarter: Spring Sessions
- 12An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm
- 13Summer Fete Open Weekend
- 14Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
- 15NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
- 16Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth
- 17Ruby's Worry
- 18Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre


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