R-Time Online Information for Families in Bedfordshire

The park lies at the eastern end of Harrold village but is actually within the parish boundaries of Odell. It is a wonderful amenity shared by the people of North Bedfordshire, and visited by people from far beyond the county boundaries.

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Address: 65 Kings Road, Flitwick Bedfordshire
Tel: 01525 719154 0r 07749 831149
Website: www.minimovers-softplay.com

Party with a difference for the under 5’s……….

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Address: 65 Kings Road, Flitwick Bedfordshire
Tel: 01525 719154 0r 07749 831149
Website: www.minimovers-softplay.com

Soft play for kids: play, craft, fun and so much more…….

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Address: Northwood End Road, Haynes, Bedfordshire MK45 3QD
Tel: 01234 381239

A village pub offering superb food and service……

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Address: 2 Ram Yard Bedford MK40 1AL
Tel: 01234 216799
Web: www.bedfordkiln.co.uk

Capture those special hand or footprints….

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Address: 2 Ram Yard Bedford MK40 1AL
Tel: 01234 216799
Web: www.bedfordkiln.co.uk

Something for everyone, young and old……

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Address: 2 Ram Yard Bedford MK40 1AL
Tel: 01234 216799
Web: www.bedfordkiln.co.uk

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Address: 2 Ram Yard, Bedford, MK40 1AL
Tel: 01234 216799
Web: www.bedfordkiln.co.uk

Bring out the creative side in your child!

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Address: 101 High Street Henlow Beds SG16 6AE
Tel: 01462 811125
Web: www.thefivebellshenlow.co.uk

A village pub offering quality food….

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Address: 111 Dunstable Street Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2NG
Tel: 01525 405551
Email: fratelliampthill@btconnect.com

Take a culinary journey round Italy at Fratelli……

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This park is owned jointly by Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and managed by The Greensand Trust. The whole area is approximately 26o acres with the main park comprising of 80.

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One of the highest points in Bedfordshire, with views of Sharpenhoe Clappers, this Country Park is a picturesque mixture of beech and ash woodland and steeply wooded coombes.

Managed in partnership with the National Trust, it is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it comes within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the John Bunyan Trail passing through it.

There is a car park, a small picnic area and some interesting walks.

For more information please call:  01582 608489

Directions:  5 miles north of Luton between Upper Sundon and Harlington.

This nature reserve lies close to the River Ivel in the village of Langford. It is made up of a variety of habitats including grassland, scrub, ditch and pond and is an ideal location for walking and wildlife watching.

Directions: 3 miles south of Biggleswade on the A6001. There is no car park, but the site can be reached on foot from the A6001 south of Langford, via the footbridge from Langford High Street, from the end of Mill Lane, Langford.

The picnic site at Brogborough Hill on the edge of the Marston Vale Community Forest, has beautiful views over Marston Vale and gives access to woodland walks through Reynold and Hulcote Woods.

A permanent orienteering course is set up throughout these woods.

For more information contact The Forest Office; Tel: 01234 767037

Directions: Off the A421 close to Junction 13 of the M1

In the heart of the Marston Vale Community Forest, this former clay pit is now managed as a Country Park.  The lake attracts a rich variety of birds, particularly in winter.   Water sports also take place on the lake.

For further details Tel: 01234 767751 

Directions:  Off the A421 between Bedford and Junction 13 of the M1

Follows 2 miles of the Bedford-Northampton Railway.

Access to footpaths, circular route walk taking in Oakley Bridge and Weir

Ample Parking

For more information tel:  01234 720016 

Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, all partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse.

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July 10, 2008 to July 19, 2008

One of the largest performing arts festivals in Eastern England!

Held in various venues across Bedford during the 10th - 19th July, Bedfringe is host to over 54 individual performances. Involving many local schools Bedfringe gives children in our region a unique opportunity to perform on its stage.

For more details please see www.bedfringe.com

or contact Bedford Central Box Office, The Harpur Suite, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LE

Tel: 01234 269519

Help and support for mums who are breastfeeding

Venue: Flitwick Clinic, The Highlands, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DZ
When: Every Thursday
Time: Between 2pm to 4pm

Tel: 01525 631199

Help and support for mums who are breastfeeding

Venue: Shefford Health Centre, Iveldale Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AU
When: Every Wednesday
Time: Between 2pm to 4pm

Tel: 01462 814899

Help and support for mums who are breastfeeding

Venue: Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre, Marlborough Road, Queens Park, Bedford, MK40 4LE
When: Every Tuesday
Time: Between 1:30pm to 3.30pm

Tel: 01234 276744

July 6, 2008 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

A lovely family day out for all. This years Festival Parade starts at 12:15pm from Station Road, via Dunstable Street & Woburn Street to Ampthill Park and is themed on ‘The Movies’

The Gala Day starts at 1pm with arena acts between 1.15pm to 5pm and music acts between 1.30pm to 7pm. You will also find fairground rides, a licensed bar, charity stalls and much much more.

Venue: Ampthill Park, Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Tickets: FREE

August 9, 2008 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

The Original Flying Proms Concert is well established as one of the regions premier outdoor concerts. Now in its eleventh year, the concert is held in the beautiful and historic setting of the world famous Shuttleworth Collection of historic aeroplanes. The combination of rare and unique vintage aeroplanes flying in time to a full 50 piece orchestra is one not to be missed.

The evening concludes with spectacular firework finale.

Venue: Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP

Tickets if purchased upto 30th June: £23 Adult, £13 Child
Tickets if purchased 01/07-08/08: £26 Adult, £16 Child
Tickets purchased on the day: £35 Adult, £20 Child

Access to the site from 10am, Proms concert begins at 7pm and ends at 10pm

For more information please call: 01767 627933

September 13, 2008 9:00 am to September 14, 2008 5:00 pm

Bringing the countryside to life; The Steam and Country Fayre. Steam traction engines, old time fairground, vintage vehicles, morris dancing, trade stalls, aerobatic display, plus much much more!
Venue: Old Warden Park, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA

Tickets: £12 Adults, £8 Senior Citizens, £5 Child (under 5’s free)
includes FREE admission to the Shuttleworth Collection, Bird of Prey Centre & Swiss Garden

Gates open 9am on both days

All enquiries to Paul Worby 01462 851711

May 25, 2008 10:00 am to May 26, 2008 5:30 pm

The 14th Wrest Park Garden Show is back for 2008 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before!

Choose from a wide selection of quality plants, sundries, garden furniture, crafts all in the enchanting setting of Wrest Park. A wonderful day out for the whole family.

Venue: Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR

Tickets: £6.50 Adults, £5.50 Senior Citizens, £4.50 Child (under 5’s free)

Contact telephone number:  01234 345725 / 0870 333 1183

August 23, 2008 10:00 am to August 25, 2008 5:30 pm

Back for the 19th year, artist, designers and makers from all over the country exhibiting their work for sales in the idyllic setting of Wrest Park Gardens.

A truely wonderful day out for the whole family.

Venue: Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR

Tickets: £6.50 Adults, £5.50 Senior Citizens, £4.50 Child (under 5’s free)
50% reduction for English Heritage Members

Saturday 23 Aug 08 to Monday 25 Aug 08   (10:00am - 17:30pm)

August 3, 2008 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

A non stop party of classic Soul hits. Live on stage the music of The Four Tops, The Temptations with special guest artists Imagination featuring Lee John, Heatwave, Alexander O’Neal, Ultimate Earth Wind and Fire and Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce.

Venue: Bedford Park, Bedford, MK41 7TD
Gates open at 18:00, programme starts at 19:30

Tickets: £30 Adult, £12 Child (under 5’s free)

Full details are available at www.easternbreeze.co.uk or telephone the ticket hotline on: 0870 842 2230

August 2, 2008 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

One of Bedford’s most popular family events returns for its 15th year to Bedford Park on 2nd August 2008.

The 2008 programme will see performances of popular classics from The London Gala Orchestra, Bedford Choral Society and stunning suprano Juliette Pochin, all led by conductor Stephen Bell. The evening ends with one of Bedfordshire’s most spectactular firework and laser shows, with 2008 promising to be bigger and more amazing than ever before!

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Bedford Park this really is an event for the whole family. Bring a picnic, blanket and sit back and relax. The atmosphere alone is worth the money!

Venue: Bedford Park, Bedford, MK41 7TD

Gates open: 6:00pm - arrive early and enjoy a picnic
There will be a thirty minute interval during the evening

Tickets £30 Adult, £15 Child (discounts available for early bookers) Children under 5 are free

Full details are available at www.easternbreeze.co.uk or telephone the ticket hotline on 0870 842 2230

May 30, 2008 to June 1, 2008

Once again the Bedford Kite Festival is attracting some of the best kite flyers from around the world for their fantastic event held in Russell Park.

One of the best family days out, with craft stalls, slides and of course kites! Lots of them!

Not to be missed and new for the 2008 programme a fantastic addition of hot-air ballons will be setting down from 6pm on Saturday 1st June.

Venue:  Russell Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Cost of entry:  FREE