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Street Food Heroes are back this year!

Mark your calendars and join us on The Square for an evening of street food with friends and family from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Indulge in a wide array of global cuisines.

Don't miss out on this flavourful experience!

More details coming soon.

Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!

Enquire to book a stall.

The Bug Hunt 2025!

Crafty fun in the wonderful Walled Garden with a creepy crawly theme - What more could you ask for?
Well, at only £5 per adult and £2 per child (with under 2's and carers FREE!) with lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.

There is no need to pre book - Pay at the garden gate!

Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden. We also offer accessible facilities... Read more

Join Perfect personalised parties for a kids party at Market Cross

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.

31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential

*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.

31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential

*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Adapted from Quentin Blake's classic tale, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Scoot Theatre's adaptation is a fun, family show suitable for aged 3+ and particularly enjoyable to primary-aged children, featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy, Mrs Armitage on Wheels celebrates the power of imagination, the importance of resilience and the joy of embracing the great outdoors.

Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.

Save the date!

Kites Connect Festival returns to Dunstable Downs on 2 and 3 August!

A weekend celebration of community, creativity, and the vast Dunstable Downs skies coming alive with colour 🪁

More info coming soon...

📸 National Trust Images/Meg Taylor

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Join us this summer holiday for our exciting Kids Summer Disco!

Come on down with your little ones and enjoy an afternoon jam packed with music, fun and games. You can even dress up if you like!

Sunday 3rd August, 12-2pm
£6.50 per child
Under 1s free of charge and suitable for under 12s.

Bar open and soft drinks available, you can also buy hot food in our café.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Please select a free companion ticket when selecting a child's ticket. Max 2 adults per paid child. Adults MUST purchase an accompanying free ticket. Under 1's are free but must purchase an accompanying free ticket.

Sweets will be handed out at this event, you are responsible... Read more

Save the date!

Kites Connect Festival returns to Dunstable Downs on 2 and 3 August!

A weekend celebration of community, creativity, and the vast Dunstable Downs skies coming alive with colour 🪁

More info coming soon...

📸 National Trust Images/Meg Taylor

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Kids Film Club returns to kick off the summer holidays!

Tuesday 29 July- Wicked sing-along (PG)
Tuesday 5 August- Inside Out 2 (PG)

Doors open at 3.15pm, the film will begin at 3.30pm

Tickets- £6.50 per person (accompanying adults must purchase a ticket)

We will be serving ice-cream, snacks and drinks! Only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed while watching the film.

Please enter through the museum doors.

All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether... Read more

Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.

31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential

*Tickets released March 1st 2025

A large walk-in labyrinth of colour and light will fill the lawn at Stockwood Discovery Centre this August. Visitors are invited to don a primary-coloured cloak to become part of the colour experience and step into a new world of intense colour and light.
You can freely walk anywhere to explore this amazing space and will discover musicians and dancers anywhere inside leading you on a journey of all the senses. The musicians may be found in a large Silver Dome playing unusual instruments - maybe Tibetan Singing bowls or Asian instruments or instruments of water, maybe playing the branch of a tree or a bicycle wheel with a violin bow! And the dancers express the music with creative movement that draws you into the experience.

A large walk-in labyrinth of colour and light will fill the lawn at Stockwood Discovery Centre this August. Visitors are invited to don a primary-coloured cloak to become part of the colour experience and step into a new world of intense colour and light.
You can freely walk anywhere to explore this amazing space and will discover musicians and dancers anywhere inside leading you on a journey of all the senses. The musicians may be found in a large Silver Dome playing unusual instruments - maybe Tibetan Singing bowls or Asian instruments or instruments of water, maybe playing the branch of a tree or a bicycle wheel with a violin bow! And the dancers express the music with creative movement that draws you into the experience.

Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.

31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential

*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Free Fun Sessions!

Storytelling and African drumming, led by Martin Hanson from Osagyefo.

These sessions are on a first come first served basis as there are limited spaces available.

Free Fun Sessions!

Storytelling and African drumming, led by Martin Hanson from Osagyefo.

These sessions are on a first come first served basis as there are limited spaces available.

Street Food Heroes are back this year!

Mark your calendars and join us on The Square for an evening of street food with friends and family from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Indulge in a wide array of global cuisines.

Don't miss out on this flavourful experience!

Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can't seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who's the loudest, who's the fastest, who's the smartest, who's Mum's favourite, and who gets the most Christmas presents?! So when they wake up lost and confused in the heart of the enchanted forest one day, it's no surprise they even disagree about how they came to be there! But with only a trail of breadcrumbs to guide them home, they'll have to put aside their differences once and for all to solve the mystery of how they got there and make it home in time for tea!

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre as we journey through time as history comes alive.

This two day festival features a variety of living history encampments, recreating a glimpse of daily life from years gone by. From medieval knights to heritage craft demonstrations, visitors can interact with historical reenactors, have a go at skills such as archery or listen to the musical sounds of our past. Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time.

Join Perfect personalised parties for a kids party at Market Cross

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre as we journey through time as history comes alive.

This two day festival features a variety of living history encampments, recreating a glimpse of daily life from years gone by. From medieval knights to heritage craft demonstrations, visitors can interact with historical reenactors, have a go at skills such as archery or listen to the musical sounds of our past. Come and experience Stockwood as it travels back in time.

Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.

Join us in Priory Gardens for a live broadcast of the Last Night of the Proms on a giant screen with special effects, interval entertainment and a stunning firework display to end this magical evening! Bring your picnic chairs, blankets and your Pimms and join us in celebrating this wonderful classical British event. There will also be an on-site licensed bar and food

Street Food Heroes are back this year!

Mark your calendars and join us on The Square for an evening of street food with friends and family from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Indulge in a wide array of global cuisines.

Don't miss out on this flavourful experience!

Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!

Enquire to book a stall.

Join Perfect personalised parties for a kids party at Market Cross

Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.

Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!

Enquire to book a stall.

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Join Perfect personalised parties for a kids party at Market Cross

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!

Enquire to book a stall.

Get ready for jaw-dropping excitement as Circus Cortex: THE EDGE storms into Duston Mill Lane, Northampton from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, November 2nd. Perfectly timed for October Half Term, this unmissable live show delivers world-class stunts, theatrical spectacle, and non-stop family fun.
Expect an explosive mix of gravity-defying aerial feats, high-speed roller-skating, and the spine-tingling Globe of Death motorbike act-all set to a dramatic soundtrack with immersive lights, costumes, and comedy to keep all ages entertained.
Whether you're searching for "Half Term activities in Northampton," "circus events near me," or simply want a show that leaves you speechless-THE EDGE is the experience you've been waiting for.
🎪 Show Highlights
• Thrilling... Read more

Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!

Enquire to book a stall.

Christmas officially begins in Dunstable on Friday 28 November when the annual Torchlight Procession brings everyone together to enjoy the festive activities!

Join us on The Square with the school choirs of Dunstable to sing carols, meet Father Christmas and turn on the Christmas Tree lights accompanied by the Dunstable Salvation Army band. Not to be missed is the array of food and drink stalls down Middle Row and a fantastic light show finale to end the evening.

Join Perfect personalised parties for a kids party at Market Cross

Suitable for all dads and male carers to attend with children under 12.