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
The Ford Show
The Ford Show is more than just your average car show, with Ford only RWYB, Show & Shine…
Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
Celebrate the Start of the Festive Season at Bierton Sports Centre Embrace the magic of Christmas…
Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Fair - Woburn, October 2025
Halloween Weekend.....Perfect time for a Mind Body Spirit Fair! Halloween has its origins in the…
Summer Spectacular Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
Join us for an unforgettable day of summer fun at our Summer Spectacular event in Haddenham! From…
The FIA European Finals
Santa Pod's most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe's finest teams. Witness…
Summer Fete
Summer Fete 2025 Back for it's second year, join us for an unforgettable day with our Summer Fete…
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…
Flame & Thunder
Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular Flame & Thunder is an action packed day for all…
Transitmania
Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard,…
AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
Join us for a soul-warming evening at our Night with Bublé tribute act! With an incredible…
Psychic & Wellbeing Fair - September 2025
Experience Holistic Wellness at the Leighton Buzzard Psychic & Wellbeing Fair! Wellbeing…
Big Owl Spectacular Family Fun Day Walgrave Northamptonshire
Get Ready for The Big Owl Spectacular Family Fun Day! ✨ This is not just an event—it's an…
VW Action
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 48th year! The show has…
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…
The Mustang Nationals
Santa Pod Raceway have teamed up with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs…
Preethi Pedapudi
Good Day I am writing to extend a formal invitation to you as Organizing Committee Member and…
Buzzstock Music Festival 2025
Top Acts, Family Fun, Great Music Get ready for the ultimate festival experience. Located between…
Barton Le Clay Family Fun Day 2025
Get ready for a day packed with thrilling experiences and non-stop entertainment at Barton Le Clay…

- 1The Ford Show
- 2Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
- 3Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Fair - Woburn, October 2025
- 4Summer Spectacular Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
- 5The FIA European Finals
- 6Summer Fete
- 7Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
- 8Flame & Thunder
- 9Transitmania
- 10AN EVENING WITH BUBLE
- 11Psychic & Wellbeing Fair - September 2025
- 12Big Owl Spectacular Family Fun Day Walgrave Northamptonshire
- 13VW Action
- 14Splash of Pink Craft Fair Fun Day
- 15The Mustang Nationals
- 16Preethi Pedapudi
- 17Buzzstock Music Festival 2025
- 18Barton Le Clay Family Fun Day 2025
