Lots of things for families to enjoy during the summer holidays
There's lots for children and families to do across Central Bedfordshire during the summer holidays. Read on to find out:
what's on at our our libraries, leisure centres and children's centres
about activities taking place at outdoor spaces across Central Bedfordshire
what's on for children with SEND
how you can make the most of Central Bedfordshire's public transport
Getting around by bus Young Person's Bus Card Discover the Young Person's Bus Card to get around for £1. Pay no more than £1 for local travel and to nearby towns. Find out more about the Young Person's Bus Card.
Bug Lab Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts, take a closer look to discover tiny creatures and be inspired to look at home on your doorstep.
Summer of Play at Dunstable Downs Running between Monday 20 July and Monday 31 August, from 10:30am and 4:30pm.
What's on at our libraries this summer? Please click the link to get more detailed information about what is on at all the Libraries across Central Bedfordshire
Join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat! Our libraries are inviting children to take part in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, running from 17 July to 5 September 2026.
Summer activities at our leisure centres please click on the link to get more detailed information about what is on at the leisure centres across Central Bedfordshire
Summer activities at our children's centres please click on the link to get more detailed information about what is on at the children centres across Central Bedfordshire
Summer activities for children with SEND Visit our Local Offer website here to see the full list of activities running this summer for children and young people with SEND.
Stay & Play sessions at our children's centres please click on the link to get more detailed information about what is on at the children centres across Central Bedfordshire
Spending time outdoors this summer click here for more information
To access all of the above please click the link here