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 Telling: Breaking the Rules
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civilmeet2025
We are elated to announce the much-anticipated International Meet & Expo on Civil, Structural and…
Comedy Night
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The Rufus Centre would like to welcome you to a festive family outing on the 20th December. Adults…
Danesborough Chorus performs Verdi's Requiem
Danesborough Chorus returns to St Mary's Church Woburn for a performance of Verdi's dramatic choral…
Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
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The Centre of Hocus Pocus
The Centre of Hocus Pocus – October 25th – November 2nd Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for…
Keech Christmas Market
Celebrate local businesses and the community whilst raising money for Keech Hospice. Our Christmas…
October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park
This Halloween Half Term (25 Oct – 2 Nov), enjoy a fang-tastic mix of wildlife and spooky fun at…
Tinsel Christmas Market with Santa Grotto Haddenham
Step into the Tinsel Christmas Market on Sunday, 2nd November, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Haddenham…
Mental Elf Festive 5K
Mental Elf is a unique event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but…
Irish Night with The BibleCode Sundays
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Stockwood Illuminated 2025
This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration set against the backdrop…
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music at our Christmas Party. Company…
The Three Bears
A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust A…
Father Christmas & Nativity Barn
Father Christmas & Nativity Barn – December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th 11.00 & 1.00 Make this festive…
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…
A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park
25th & 26th October 2025 Join keepers for a fun-filled weekend supporting IMPACT Madagascar,…

- 1The Telling: Breaking the Rules
- 2civilmeet2025
- 3Comedy Night
- 4BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
- 5Danesborough Chorus performs Verdi's Requiem
- 6Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
- 7The Centre of Hocus Pocus
- 8Keech Christmas Market
- 9October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park
- 10Tinsel Christmas Market with Santa Grotto Haddenham
- 11Mental Elf Festive 5K
- 12Irish Night with The BibleCode Sundays
- 13Stockwood Illuminated 2025
- 14CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
- 15The Three Bears
- 16Father Christmas & Nativity Barn
- 17Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
- 18A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park


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