Greensand Festival
The Greensand Country Festival will take place across the landscape, from Leighton Buzzard to Gamlingay, throughout May 2024.
The festival is a celebration of the distinct, beautiful and loved Greensand Country, and helps to encourage those living within the area to get out and explore the outstanding countryside on their doorstep. The festival showcases a diverse and exciting programme of events and activities, with something to suit every age and interest.
ARE YOU HOSTING AN EVENT FOR MAY DAY, DURING HALF-TERM OR AT ANY POINT THROUGHOUT THE GREENSAND COUNTRY FESTIVAL 2024? Find information for event organisers and sponsors here: Information for Greensand Country Festival 2024 Event Organisers
If you’d like us to include your event/activity in our Greensand Country Festival programme, we’d love to hear from you! Register your interest today at Greensand Country Festival 2024 – Register your interest
Download and share the Greensand Country Festival 2024 Poster
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Shefford Community Market – March 2025
Saturday 8th March 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – April 2025
Saturday 12th April 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Zoom Talk: Shaping the Bedfordshire Landscape
Sunday 27th April 2025
16:00 - 17:15
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May Morning Morris Dancing in Ampthill Great Park
Thursday 1st May 2025
05:27 - 09:30
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Ampthill VE80 Celebration Concert with Gary Wood Swing Band
Friday 2nd May 2025
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Make A Willow Plant Support Obelisk
Saturday 3rd May 2025
10:00 - Saturday 10th May 2025 16:00
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Walk the Ridge: Led Greensand Ridge Walk
Sunday 4th May 2025
09:00 - Sunday 1st June 2025 16:00
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Art Demo with Steve Kershaw
Sunday 4th May 2025
10:00 - 15:00
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Shefford Community Market – May 2025
Saturday 10th May 2025
09:00 - Sunday 11th May 2025 13:00
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Basket Making for Beginners
Saturday 10th May 2025
10:00 - 17:00
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Season Premiere Air Show 2025
Sunday 11th May 2025
09:00 - 18:00
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Make A Willow Ball
Sunday 11th May 2025
10:00 - 16:30
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Pecoro Pizza at The Cowshed
Sunday 11th May 2025
14:00 - 17:00
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Wildlife Walk for Women
Saturday 17th May 2025
10:00 - 12:00
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Archaeological Collections Store Tour at Wrest Park
Monday 19th May 2025
11:00 - 14:00
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Military Air Show 2025
Saturday 31st May 2025
09:00 - 18:00
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Art Demo with Steve Kershaw
Sunday 1st June 2025
10:00 - 15:00
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Shefford Community Market – June 2025
Saturday 14th June 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Zoom Talk: Impact of WW1 on Bedfordshire Estates
Sunday 15th June 2025
16:00 - 17:15
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Zoom Talk: Impact of WW1 on Bedfordshire Estates
Sunday 15th June 2025
16:00 - 17:15
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Shefford Community Market – July 2025
Saturday 12th July 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – August 2025
Saturday 9th August 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – September 2025
Saturday 13th September 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – October 2025
Saturday 11th October 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – November 2025
Saturday 8th November 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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Shefford Community Market – December 2025
Saturday 13th December 2025
09:00 - 13:00
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‘What’s growing in this field’?
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GCLP Presents: The Greensand Country Soundscape – a new commission by Oliver Payne (Artist, Sound Designer & Musician)
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Tour the Mill
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Children’s Trail
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Living History Trail
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Sands of Time Trail
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Take a “Bubble Ride” with Sustrans
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Willow Tree Distillery Tours
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Willow Tree Gin-Making Courses