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What's on in Milton Ernest

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Milton Ernest.

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Ekadashi

Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust hasn't given us the full script, but Ekadashi has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 JulBedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust(4.1mi)

via Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust

Community

Urban Sketchers Drawing Day

Join Beds Urban Sketchers to have a go

Sat 25 JulPanacea Museum(4.5mi)

via Panacea MuseumLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Summer Seaside Day Retreat with Sauna/ cold plunge opt

Event posted by Menopause Yoga about Summer Seaside Day Retreat with Sauna/ cold plunge opt on Yoga Pros.

Sat 25 Jul12:00YogAsanaYoga(4.1mi)

via YogAsanaYogaLocal gem

Community

Richard Pryor is God | Drama at The Place Bedford

Bedfringe in association with BPT presents Richard Pryor is God. Drama at The Place Bedford

Sat 25 Jul15:00The Place Theatre(4.4mi)

via The Place TheatreLocal gem

Community

Claire Cameron Featuring Dan Thomas & Alex Hallam | Music at The Place Bedford

Bedfringe in association with BPT presents Claire Cameron Featuring Dan Thomas & Alex Hallam. Music at The Place Bedford

Sat 25 Jul18:30The Place Theatre(4.4mi)

via The Place TheatreLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Tom Korni - The One Man Festival | Music at The Place Bedford

Bedfringe in association with BPT presents Tom Korni - The One Man Festival. Music at The Place Bedford

Sat 25 Jul20:30The Place Theatre(4.4mi)

via The Place TheatreLocal gem

Community

Summer Circus

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

Sun 26 JulPemberley House(4mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal gem

Community

Book Launch Event – Noah’s Pact

Resident Robbie Book launches his debut novel, Noah’s Pact. The afternoon will feature a reading from the novel, a book signing, live entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase a copy. Noah’s Pact follows Conrad Cryer, whose life is forever changed after surviving the sinking of the Titanic. Set across the first half of the twentieth century, the novel explores themes of revenge, ambition, love and redemption as Conrad struggles between his desire for vengeance and his determination to make the world a safer place.

Sun 26 JulPemberley House(4mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal gem

Community

Pradosh Vrat

Right then — Pradosh Vrat at Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 26 JulBedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust(4.1mi)

via Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust

Community

Printing at the Panacea

Join local artist Anne-Marie Abbate to create art on our antique printing press

Sun 26 JulPanacea Museum(4.5mi)

via Panacea MuseumLocal gem

Community

Safety Boating Support - Go Beyond [In-person]

NCKC Safety Boating Team Supporting the Swim section of the Go Beyond Relay Triathlon at Box End

Sun 26 Jul07:00Box End Park(4.7mi)

via Box End Park

Arts & Culture

Sun, Sea and Song - An Evening of Poetry and Prose | Poetry & Spoken Word at The Place Bedford

Bedfringe in association with BPT presents Sun, Sea and Song - An Evening of Poetry and Prose. Poetry & Spoken Word at The Place Bedford

Sun 26 Jul17:00The Place Theatre(4.4mi)

via The Place TheatreLocal gem

Live Music

Castle

Live Music by Mark Calder solo backing tracks and live bass Jazz covers

Sun 26 Jul19:00The Castle(4.4mi)

via The CastleCurated

Live Music

Open Orchestra Summer School

Accessible music making for young disabled people

Mon 27 JulBedford Music Service(4.2mi)

via Bedford Music ServiceLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Srivatsa Ramaswami 100 Hr Programme - Wicklow Ireland

Event posted by Eliazbeth Richards about Srivatsa Ramaswami 100 Hr Programme - Wicklow Ireland on Yoga Pros.

Mon 27 Jul10:00YogAsanaYoga(4.1mi)

via YogAsanaYogaLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Morning Intensive Retreat

Event posted by Katherine Patchett about Morning Intensive Retreat on Yoga Pros.

Mon 27 Jul11:00YogAsanaYoga(4.1mi)

via YogAsanaYogaLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Mix&Scratch

10.30am-2.30pm, 27th to 30th July, 2026 at Castle Newnham School

Mon 27 Jul11:30Bedford Music Service(4.2mi)

via Bedford Music ServiceLocal gem

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More about Milton Ernest

Bedfordshire, England

Milton Ernest sits on the River Great Ouse a few miles north of Bedford, a village that's pleasant enough that people tend to come back. Milton Ernest Garden Centre does more than sell plants — it runs events that give the village a seasonal calendar. Near Here tracks what's on in Milton Ernest and the surrounding area. Good for a wander and usually something on if you time it right.

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