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Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair

Our calendar of events on Bedford Borough Council parkland throughout 2026. Thurston's Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Both the Thurston’s Funfair and Gumbles Fun Zone Fair operate on multiple dates throughout the year, more information can be found below. Thurston’s Funfair A token operated funfair for the whole family to enjoy! Gumbles Fun Zone Fair Jam-packed children's fun zone fair operating a pay on entry system with unlimited rides once inside. 2026 events January January Event Date Location Star Club New Year Head of the River Jan 11th The Embankment Bedford 5 & 10K Jan 25th The Embankment and Priory Country Park SuperRan Jan 31st Mowsbury Park February February Event Date Location Bedford 4s & 8s Head of the River Feb 15th The Embankment Bedford Half and 10km Feb 22nd The Embankment and Priory Country Park March March Event Date Location Phoenix Assemble Run Event March 8th Mowsbury Park Bedford and Ouse Valley Bridge Walk March 8th The Embankment Rivercare March 21st The Embankment Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park April April Event Date Location Football Frenzy March 30th-April 1st Mowsbury Park Gumbles Wristband Event April 9th-12th &18th-19th Goldington Green Pick N Mix Running Event April 12th Mowsbury Park Eat Feast (TBC) April 24th Russell Park Harrold Pit Run April 25th Harrold-Odell Country Park May May Event Date Location SAY Community Moves May 3rd Russell Park & Embankment Gumbles Wristband Event May 9th-10th & 16th-17th Mowsbury Park...