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Things to do with kids in Bedfordshire & Luton
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Welcome to our Summer 2025 edition with lots of ideas for perfect days out for all the family!
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Shaggy’s Summer Spectacular
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Mead Open Farm
Address: Bedfordshire
Make a splash with Zorbing, boogie at the silent disco and have a ball at the foam party. Discover acres of outdoor adventure play, reach new heights with the SkyTrail and rock climbing wall, get involved...
Stockwood Discovery Golf
19th July-29th August 2025
Venue: Stockwood Discovery Centre
Address: Luton
The course has been specially designed to bring Luton’s heritage to life. Whether you’re a golf pro or just looking for some family fun, this one-of-a-kind set-up is sure to bring out the smiles, laughter,...
Summer of Fun and Games at Wrest Park
19th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Wrest Park
Address: Bedfordshire
It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. 10am-5pm.
World Games Children’s Trail
19th July-2nd September 2025
Venue: Jordans Mill
From sprinting and limbo to rugby, golf and hobby horse racing, children will complete 10 fun-filled challenges around the trail. Score your progress on the trail sheet, then head to the Mill Shop to collect...
Summer of Play: The Dunstable Downs Sports Village
21st July-31st August 2025
Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Address: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
This year, see the Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee golf, mini croquet and Wednesday soft archery...
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