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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

Printing at the Panacea

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

Sun 26 JulPanacea Museum(4mi)

via Panacea MuseumLocal gem

Community

Pradosh Vrat

Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust has got Pradosh Vrat pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 26 JulBedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust(4.4mi)

via Bedford Hindu Temple & Community Trust

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(4.6mi)

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(4.6mi)

via Pemberley HouseLocal 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(4.6mi)

via Box End Park

Community

Summer Series

July 26, 2026 - 10:00 - 13:00 Priory Sailing Club Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Bedford

Sun 26 Jul11:00Priory Sailing Club (PSC)(3.6mi)

via Priory Sailing Club (PSC)

Festivals & Events

The Big Marston Festival

Marston Moreteyne Parish Council is being delightfully mysterious about The Big Marston Festival. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 26 Jul14:00Marston Moreteyne Parish Council(4.3mi)

via Marston Moreteyne Parish CouncilLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Advanced Topper Pirates Course 3

July 26, 2026 - 13:30 - 16:00 Priory Sailing Club Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Bedford

Sun 26 Jul14:30Priory Sailing Club (PSC)(3.6mi)

via Priory Sailing Club (PSC)

Community

Buccaneers

July 26, 2026 - 14:00 - 16:00 Priory Sailing Club Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Bedford

Sun 26 Jul15:00Priory Sailing Club (PSC)(3.6mi)

via Priory Sailing Club (PSC)

Community

July Open Day 2026

Willington Dovecote & Stables will be opening free of charge from 2-5pm. The neighbouring church will be opening alongside the Dovecote & Stables. There will be an organ recital taking place which visitors can listen to. Admittance to the church is free, with them grateful for donations. There isn't a food and drink offering at the Dovecote & Stables however the church does offer teas and coffees, as does the Danish Camp which is in the village. There aren't toilets at the Dovecote & Stables, however the church does have toilet facilities.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Willington Dovecote and Stables(4.8mi)

via Willington Dovecote and Stables

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(4.1mi)

via The CastleCurated

Live Music

Open Orchestra Summer School

Accessible music making for young disabled people

Mon 27 JulBedford Music Service(4.6mi)

via Bedford Music ServiceLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Mix&Scratch

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

Mon 27 Jul11:30Bedford Music Service(4.6mi)

via Bedford Music ServiceLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Chair Yoga with Gabi Thomas

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Mon 27 Jul13:15Marston Moreteyne Parish Council(4.3mi)

via Marston Moreteyne Parish CouncilLocal gem

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Bedfordshire, England

Wilstead has nearby local names including Lakeview Village Hall, Cotton End Forest School and Elstow Cricket Club. We keep the surrounding calendar in view too, because a useful local date may be just beyond the obvious boundary. Near Here brings event details around Wilstead together so you can browse what's happening without opening every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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