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Advertising Feature by Bedfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society
BEDFORDSHIRE STEAM & COUNTRY FAYRE RETURNS 12TH, 13TH & 14TH SEPTEMBER!
The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre will return to Old Warden Park on the 12th, 13th & 14th September 2025. Our event has grown to one of the largest events of its kind in the country with over 140 traction engines and many other exhibits on display.
Our 2025 event at Old Warden Park will include entry to the Shuttleworth Collection and the fabulous Swiss Gardens bringing together something for all the family.
The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre is one of the premier events of its kind in the Country and one of the largest events held within Bedfordshire each year, with plenty to see and do for all ages. Attracting thousands of visitors each year and hosting over 700 exhibits, we aim to pull together an insight into life at the turn of the 20th Century.
Marvel at the steam engines, vintage tractors, old time fairground, vintage vehicles, visit the trade stalls, food and craft halls and visit the heavy horses and animal areas. Enjoy our arena attractions including the Rockets Motorcycle Display team and the English School of Falconry.
For the complete day, visit the beer garden, listen to the band and watch the Arena packed with action all day. Stay into Saturday evening and end your day by marvelling at the magnificent line-up of showmen's engines generating the fairground rides and attractions. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Visit bseps.org.uk for ticket sales at discounted rates. Under 16's go FREE!
We look forward to welcoming friends old and new and hope you will support us in 2025 and beyond.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is starting in Central Bedfordshire Libraries on Friday 18 July!
Perfect for children, the challenge is to read 6 library books, including e-books and audiobooks, over the summer holidays.
Sign up for free at the library from Friday 18 July.
Biggleswade Beings Story Competition
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
Biggleswade Library Olympics Reading Challenge
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
Jordans Mill - Superhero Bugs & Birds Trail
9th August
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
ARTventurers CBeebies inspired family session (6m-8yrs)
29th August
The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
The Biggles Fun Day
(FREE)
30th August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
Best of British
30th August
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
Love Local Craft & Food Fayre
(FREE)
6th September
Jordans Mill, Broom
Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre
12th September
- 14th September
Old Warden Park, Biggleswade
Bluebird - A Quest for Happiness
13th September
The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
Love Local Craft & Food Fayre
(FREE)
4th October
Jordans Mill, Broom
Race Day
5th October
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
Trolls: A Field Study
21st June
- 22nd September
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 2nd September
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Come Play ft. TV's Taskmaster
19th July
- 31st August
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 31st August
Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
HALF PRICE TICKETS
19th July
- 1st September
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
World Games Trail
19th July
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Summer of Play
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Hullabaloo: A Festival of Fun
21st July
- 2nd September
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Biggleswade Beings Story Competition
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
Biggleswade Library Olympics Reading Challenge
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
6 Weeks of Summer
23rd July
- 2nd September
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Summer of Fun 'n' Flight
23rd July
- 31st August
RAF Museum London, London
KidsFest
23rd July
- 31st August
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Luton BID Parklet
(FREE)
23rd July
- 2nd September
Market Hill, Luton
Summer on the Farm at Herrings Green Activity Farm
23rd July
- 2nd September
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Summer Beach
24th July
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Summer holidays at Royston Museum - Secrets and Spies
24th July
- 31st August
Royston Museum, Royston
Super Senses Summer Trail
24th July
- 2nd September
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Sandy Library Summer Crafts
28th July
- 31st August
Sandy Library, Sandy
Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
29th July
- 31st August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Jack & The Beanstalk Fun Workshop
30th July
- 30th August
Potton Library, Potton
Jordans Mill - Superhero Bugs & Birds Trail
9th August
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Space Dome
25th August
- 29th August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Sunflower Festival @ The Pop up Farm
25th August
- 31st August
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
Summer at The Patch MK
26th August
- 30th August
The Patch MK, Milton Keynes
Play! Discover! Share!
(FREE)
27th August
- 31st August
Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City
Summer Beach Party
28th August
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
28th August
- 31st August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Sleeping Beauty Summer Pantomime
28th August
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
29th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: End of Summer Party
(FREE)
29th August
Luton Point, Luton
ARTventurers CBeebies inspired family session (6m-8yrs)
29th August
The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
Outdoor Fun For Children With SEND
(FREE)
29th August
Robert Peel Forest School Garden, Sandy
Storytime at Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
29th August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Live Queen Experience at Knebworth House
29th August
Knebworth House, Stevenage
A Midsummer Night's Dream
29th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
Supernova Spectaculars
30th August
Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square
The Biggles Fun Day
(FREE)
30th August
Biggleswade Library, Biggleswade
Stockwood Living History Festival
30th August
- 31st August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Best of British
30th August
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
Family Fun Day
(FREE)
30th August
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road
Summer Sparks Spectacular at Gulliver's Land
30th August
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Jaguar Weekend at Hertfordshire Zoo
30th August
- 31st August
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Live Abba Tribute at Knebworth House
30th August
Knebworth House, Stevenage
Royston Cave
30th August
- 31st August
Royston Cave, Royston
Art on the Common - RESCHEDULED
30th August
- 31st August
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Dad's Grow It, Cook It, Share It
(FREE)
30th August
Luton Hoo Memorial Park Community Garden, Luton
Bernardus Julius Frontinus at Verulamium
31st August
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day
31st August
Summerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford
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