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20th
Open Air Film Festival
The Milton Keynes Open Air Film Festival is back for two days. With five films to chose from over the weekend, you’re spoilt for choice. Even better is that it’s free to attend.
21st
Irchester Country Park
is aimed at young people aged 7-17 to introduce them to a range of water-based activities including canoeing, kayaking, raft- building and more over the two days.
27th
Earls Barton Rally
Take the whole family along to this rally and country fair in Earls Barton. Running over the whole Bank Holiday weekend, there is something for all tastes.
28th
Newport Pagnell Civil War Weekend
Pike and musket, cannon and horse will descend onto Bury Field in Newport Pagnell for two days over the Bank Holiday. With live battles, historians young and old will be kept entertained and busy. Free entry as well.
29th
Twin Wood Festival
Join in with this Bedfordshire festival and come along to enjoy the various bands and singers taking to the stage.
30th
Eversholt Swimming Pool
Take the kids along to this heated outdoor pool, located in the village of Eversholt. An ideal place to cool off in the warm weather.
31st
Emberton Park
Celebrate the last day of August in style and pack up your BBQ and picnic for a stroll around 200 acres of mature parkland. With 5km of paths around five lakes, including camping and fishing, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
14th
Castle Ashby Gardens
Visit Castle Ashby to take a walk in the gardens, see the meerkats and marmosets in the menagerie and go for afternoon tea in the garden tea room.
15th
Olympic Maize Maze
Take on the challenge at Mead Open Farm and win a medal if you complete the maze! Opening times 10.00-18.00.
16th
Family Join in Day at The Higgins
Get creative with local artist Deidre Port Hanson at The Higgins gallery in Bedford. £2.70 per participating child. Sessions at 11.00, 12.15 and 14.15
17th
Teaching Talons family join in day
Meet owls, small mammals and creepy crawlies and learn more about nature at The Higgins Gallery in Bedford. £2.70 per participating child. Sessions at 11.00, 12.15 and 16.15.
18th
Newport Pagnell Library
Pesky Pirates! Stories, songs and rhyme time at Newport Pagnell Library. Ideal for children aged 4+. Free entry but booking is required.
19th
Proms in Cambell Park
Join The Parks Trust and the Milton Keynes City Orchestra for an evening of uplifting music and a firework finale. A perfect evening for the whole family.
This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children’s play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman’s Rest Cafe and Jungle Parc UK.
22nd
Lamb racing
It’s the lamb national at Mead Open Farm! With their own racing colours and miniature teddy jockeys, cheer on the sheep and try to guess the winner.
23rd
Bee Walk
Visit Woburn Abbey and learn about bees whilst exploring the grounds.
24th
Pond dipping with the rangers
Discover the underwater world of Stanwick Lakes. Booking essential, £2.50 per child.
25th
Wicksteed Park
Located near Kettering with rides ranging from the Pirate Ship to Rocky Falls log flume, there is plenty to keep families entertained.
26th
2-Day children’s activity course
This course at Nene Whitewater Centre
Santander Cycles MK - 2nd August
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