FAMILY
FUN Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre
Home to over 200 birds of prey and animals, open daily from 10.00 – 6.00. A great day out for the whole family; bird of prey flying displays, pat a pet, animal and critter shows, shire horse talk, groom the donkeys, meet and handle the owls, children’s play equipment, tractor trailer rides, crazy golf and lots more. Tea room, gift shop and ice cream parlour open daily. Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Beds MK45 3DT Tel 01234 742362 or 01234 742766 www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Jungle Jim’s Playland Indoor play and party venue for children up to 10 years old. Open six days a week so come and go wild in the safe, clean, secure, fun and fully air conditioned Jungle. The grown-ups can relax and savour quality coffee and a delicious range of cakes, pies, and freshly made snacks. Opening Times Monday – Closed (open on School Holidays) Tuesday to Wednesdays – 9.30am – 3.30pm Thursday & Friday – 9.30am – 6.00pm Saturday – 9.30am to 5.00pm Sunday – 10.00am to 4.00pm 5 Tyne Road, Middlefield Industrial Estate, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1SA Tel 01767 682808 www.junglejimsplayland.co.uk
Kids World
A soft-play paradise for energetic kids in the centre of Bedford! A fantastic range of steps to climb up, walk ways to scramble over and slides to whizz down. They let off steam in the play centre whilst you take a break, catch up with friends and have a well earned coffee. Mondays – Closed Tuesdays – 10am – 4pm (4.30pm – 6pm Exclusive private hire) Wednesdays & Thursdays – 10am-6.30pm Fridays & Saturdays – 10am – 6pm (6.30pm – 8pm Exclusive private hire) Sundays – 10am – 5.30pm 9 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9AX Tel 01234 325309 www.kidsworldbedford.co.uk
Laser World
Santa Pod Raceway
Huge, professionally built, 4000 square foot Laser Tag Arena. Play as an individual or as part of a team. Find the secret bases and destroy them to get a huge score to beat the rest. Hide in the dark corners and shoot your unsuspecting opponents from a distance! (Minimum height of 1.2metres) They offer packages for everybody. Have your party with them, book as a group, hire the arena exclusively, or you can just play with a few mates. Opening Hours Tues 12am-4pm Wed – Thurs 12am-6.30pm Fri 12am – 8pm Sat 10am – 8pm Sun 10am – 5.30pm Booking advised 9 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9AX Tel 01234 354184 www.laserworldbedford.co.uk 9 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9AX
Oasis Beach Pool Fantastic facilities on offer including a fun swimming pool featuring wave machine, 2 flumes, bubbles, water mushroom and bubble burst, waterbased group exercise clasess, a small gym and a café. Pool Open 7 days 9.30am – 6.30pm Fun and Flumes (Holiday Time) 10.30am – 6pm Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ Tel 01234 272100 www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/ Oasis_Pool
Santa Pod is home of the FIA European Drag Racing Championships, the fastest & loudest motorsport on earth! Santa Pod hosts over 50 events including: National drag race meetings, modified car shows, VW Beetle & Camper festivals, Japanese performance car events, retro & classic car events, Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) and Drift What Ya Brung (DWYB) public track days. Enjoy VIP / corporate hospitality and fantastic family days out and see Top Fuel Dragsters, Jet Cars, Rocket Bikes, Monster Trucks, Drifting, Stunt Displays and much more. Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough Northants NN29 7XA Tel 01234 782828 www.santapod.com
Santa Pod
Playhouse
Xtreme360 Trampoline Park
Soft play for children of all ages up to 10 years including exciting play frames, a separate baby and toddler area and party rooms.
Bounce, twist & 360 your way through the air on a bed of interconnecting trampolines, including angled walls and soft padded launch platforms! Launch yourself through the air into Soft Foam Pits, battle with your friends on the Jousting Beam, test your Slam Dunk skills with the Basket Ball Hoops or try your luck at Aeroball… the fun is endless!!
The onsite Cafe offers a range of healthy meals and treats and Private Hire is available. Hours of play Monday – Thursday – 9am – 5.30pm Friday & Saturday – 9am – 6pm Sunday – 10am – 5pm Bank Holidays – 10am -4pm Twinwoods Adventure, 36 Twinwoods Business Park, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, MK44 1FD Tel 01234 816350 www.twinwoodsadventure.com/ playhouse
There is also a mezzanine area to relax and watch the jumping, with a Café serving hot and cold food and beverages.
Playhouse
Opening Hours Term Time* Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 7pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12am – 7pm Saturdays: 10am – 7pm Sundays: 10am – 5pm School Holidays* Mon – Thurs: 10am – 7pm Fri & Sat: 10am – 7pm Sun: 10am – 5pm *Opening hours may vary, please check the Book Now Calendar to make sure the session is available and book online before arriving. 9 Little End Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8JH Tel 01480 587296 www.xtreme360trampolinepark.co.uk
Clue HQ Bedford now open at Jungle Jim’s. Can you and your team escape within 60 minutes www.cluehq.co.uk/bedford 54 In & Around Bedford 2018
In & Around Bedford 2018 55