COVID-19 Update: Our What's On page functions with online activities too. Have a look below at classes and sessions that are running.
Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families happening over the next few months in and around St Neots. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.
If you are running an event for families or children that you would like to list here please complete our online form to send us the details.
We do our best to ensure dates, timings and details about events on this page are accurate. However, to avoid unnecessary disappointment please do double check details before setting off!
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Saturday 21st May
Buckden School Summer Fair
Buckden School
Sat 21st May 2022
11am-3pm
Buckden School Summer Fair will be full of games, BBQ, activities. a great event and a chance to win prizes too.
PTA are organising a school fete in aim to raise money for science week in June. BBQ, games, stalls, raffle and refreshments!
If you would like a stall or have some time to help us out please email [email protected]
Southoe Plant with Tea & Cake Sale
Southoe Village Hall
Sat 21st May 2022
11am-2pm
Southoe Plant Sale no w with added Cake , brik a brak and Tea.
All proceeds go towards the Southoe and Midloe Community Hub and the DEC Ukraine Appeal
Brampton Circus
Brampton Village Green
Wed 18th May 2022 - Sun 22nd May 2022
various
James Richards circus is pleased to confirm a return visit to Brampton near Huntingdon in May.
The big top will be built up on the Village Green club with just 7 performances in town spread across the week.
Our 2022 tour marks the JRC teams 5th year providing affordable, family friendly entertainment and this year we have a fantastic new show instore for the Cambridgeshire residents.... Read more
Bluebells at Brampton Wood -Instagram worthy
Brampton Wood
Mon 25th April 2022 - Sat 21st May 2022
all day
Fantastic Bluebell displays through the Brampton Woods.
Please use the leaflet pictured (double click the picture to enlarge), provided by the local group, which shows the main bluebell areas (but this was when they first came out now they should be everywhere)
Brampton Wood is the second largest ancient woodland in Cambridgeshire and is at least 900 years old. The first... Read more
Sunday 22nd May
Brampton Circus
Brampton Village Green
Wed 18th May 2022 - Sun 22nd May 2022
various
James Richards circus is pleased to confirm a return visit to Brampton near Huntingdon in May.
The big top will be built up on the Village Green club with just 7 performances in town spread across the week.
Our 2022 tour marks the JRC teams 5th year providing affordable, family friendly entertainment and this year we have a fantastic new show instore for the Cambridgeshire residents.... Read more
Saturday 28th May
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Sunday 29th May
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Monday 30th May
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Tuesday 31st May
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Wednesday 1st June
Childrens Sport Sessions
QEII Playing Field
Wed 1st June 2022
2-4pm
Huntingdon District Council are organising free children's multi sport activities on the QEII Playing field, Little Paxton 2pm - 4pm.
The activities are for children age 5-11 years.
Please bring a water bottle.
Booking essential as there is a limit on numbers. Email the Clerk to book a place.
Email : [email protected]
This a Little Paxton... Read more
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Thursday 2nd June
Brufts Dog Show
Buckden Village Green
Thu 2nd June 2022
10am
Jubilee weekend! Brufts fun dog show in Buckden.
Lots of fun categories to choose from and most importantly lots of dogs to see.
Enter your dog for £3.
Winner receives a Full Monty Groom and Rosette
Sign up your pooch using email address.
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Friday 3rd June
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Saturday 4th June
Jubilee Café Party
Kwellers Coffee House Cafe
Sat 4th June 2022
16:00 - 18:00
Come and join us as we celebrate the Queen's platinum Jubilee!
We will be transforming the café to look like a traditional street party, with a Jubilee tea for the children! Includes face painting, crafts and a take home bag with sweets!
Ticket pricing:
£20 for 1 adult and 1 child
- add extra adult for £5
- add extra child for £15... Read more
A Day at the Races Family Jubilee Celebration
QEII Playing Field
Sat 4th June 2022
4PM - 10PM
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Sunday 5th June
Kids Rule! @ May Half Term at Wrest Park
Wrest Park
Sat 28th May 2022 - Sun 5th June 2022
10am - 5pm
Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save!
Sunday 12th June
Robin Hood Interactive Trail
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Sun 12th June 2022
11am
Come and help the Sherriff of Nottingham capture Robin Hood and his Merry Men. The Outlaws are hiding throughout the woods at Hinchingbrooke Country Park, come along and join our interactive trail.
£5.00 per child

Robin Hood Interactive Trail
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Sun 12th June 2022
11am
Come and help the Sherriff of Nottingham capture Robin Hood and his Merry Men. The Outlaws are hiding throughout the woods at Hinchingbrooke Country Park, come along and join our interactive trail.
£5.00 per child

Saturday 25th June
Meet Rapunzel
St. Neots Market
Sat 25th June 2022
10am-12pm
Rapunzel will be at the Farmers Market to promote Paxfest & Fun Dog Show from 10am - 12noon.
Come along and say 'Hello'.
Sunday 26th June
Sue Ryder St John's Hospice PaintRush 2022
Riverside Park
Sun 26th June 2022
The Sue Ryder St John's Hospice PaintRush is a 5K run, jog or walk supported by the Paint Rush event volunteer group.
With fun for all the family, this colour run makes for a great day out while raising money for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice and the expert care we provide for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families.
You can enter as an individual... Read more
Saturday 9th July
Paxfest & Fun Dog Show
QEII Playing Field
Sat 9th July 2022
12pm- 5pm
Annual village fete & fun dog show. Lots of stalls, BBQ, refreshments, Beer tent, Magic Show, crafts, & live music.
Fun Dog Show with 16 classes
Live music from Bedford Pipe Band, Cottenham Brass Band, Porterhouse Jazz 6, Tom Sings Swing & Clickity Clack Parties- Meet Rapunzel
Saturday 10th September
Beer Festival
QEII Playing Field
Sat 10th September 2022
2pm- 5pm
The beer festival opens at 2pm - 5pm. Local craft beers will be available.
More information to follow.
Bring along deck chairs, picnic rugs and enjoy an afternoon on the field.
This is the same day & time as the Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show & Bands in the Park.
All events are subject to current Government Coronavirus restrictions.
Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show
QEII Playing Field
Sat 10th September 2022
2pm- 5pm
Annual Annual Flower & Vegetable Show- Free entry. 75 classes including fruit, vegetables, flowers, children's & home produce.
Something for everyone. One entry per class. Show programme & registration form available on www.littlepaxtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
COVID safety
There will be a one way system around the exhibits in Little Paxton village hall. Face coverings will also be... Read more
