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
Family Halloween Silent Disco
Join us for our Spooky Silent Disco event!! 5.30pm - 8.30pm A Halloween themed clubbing experience…
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Shuttleworth
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis Carroll, adapted by Laura Turner When young Alice…
Summer Air Show
Spend a summer's evening with us as we open our gates for a fun and relaxed family air show.…
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…
Spookfest Family Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Spookfest Family Fun Day! On Sunday 5th October, from…
Pirton Summer Fair
The much anticipated Pirton Summer Fair is back on July 12th 2025. This year we have a Country…
Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
Embrace the Festive Spirit at the Christmas Psychic & Wellbeing Fair! The holiday season is upon…
The Seven Swans
The Seven Swans is a musical storytelling performance that was commissioned by The Royal Opera…
Paxfest and Fun Dog Show
Lots of stalls, BBQ, refreshments, Beer tent, Magic Show, Petting farm, Connections Youth Bus and…
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…
Summer Spectacular Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
Family Fun & Craft Fair – A Day to Remember! ✨ Date: Sunday, 31st August Time: 12pm – 4pm …
Park Mania Family Fun Day
Join Us for a Day of Fun! Sunday 21st September 12pm to 4pm. Get ready for an unforgettable day…
Princess Afternoon Tea
✨Treat your little ones to a magical moment that is hard to forget Join us for a delightful…
Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
Celebrate the Start of the Festive Season at Bierton Sports Centre Embrace the magic of Christmas…
VW Action
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 48th year! The show has…
Summer Fete
Summer Fete 2025 Back for it's second year, join us for an unforgettable day with our Summer Fete…
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music at our Christmas Party. Company…
Race Day 2025
trap in for an action-packed day celebrating the icons of speed both on the ground and in the air.…

- 1Family Halloween Silent Disco
- 2Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Shuttleworth
- 3Summer Air Show
- 4Tinsel Christmas Market with Santa Grotto Haddenham
- 5Spookfest Family Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
- 6Pirton Summer Fair
- 7Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
- 8The Seven Swans
- 9Paxfest and Fun Dog Show
- 10Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
- 11Summer Spectacular Fun Day Haddenham Aylesbury
- 12Park Mania Family Fun Day
- 13Princess Afternoon Tea
- 14Snowflake Spectacular Christmas Market
- 15VW Action
- 16Summer Fete
- 17CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
- 18Race Day 2025
