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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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Taylormania 2025
26th September 2025
Venue: Grove Theatre
Address: Dunstable
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises...
The Gruffalo’s Child
3rd-4th October 2025
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: Bedford
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Let your imagination run wild with...
Race Day Air Show 2025
5th October 2025
Venue: Shuttleworth
Experience the early days of Edwardian racing as both visiting vehicles and those from the Collection take to the grass track for high-speed sprint demonstrations. Head to the paddock to get a closer look...
Ampthill Charter Market
Venue: Town Centre Car Park
Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH
Every Thursday from 8.00am. There is plenty on offer from household wares, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, olives, dried fruit, nuts, award winning baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries, children's...
Bedford Junior Parkrun
Venue: Jubilee Park
Address: Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0JD
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
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