Events and Activities in Bletchley
& Fenny Stratford
Find fun, free events in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford below, as well as volunteering opportunities and community engagement activities.
You can also find local events here:
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council Events Page
West Bletchley Council Events Page
Bletchley Park Events Page (admission / ticket fees apply)
Christmas on Queensway
Queensway and Stanier Square, Central Bletchley, MK2 2DW
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council welcomes you to their annual, free ‘Christmas on Queensway’ event. With fun for all the family, including:
Meet Santa
Santa dash (sign up in advance)
Live music
Dinosaurs
Train
YMCA Cook School
Find out more about the event, including sign up links for the Santa dash, on the Council’s website here.
Pumpkin Patch at Leon Rec Park
27 Leon Ave, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HL
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at The Patch at Leon Recreation park! This Halloween, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council are bringing a one-day pop-up pumpkin patch to Bletchley, filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of pumpkins for you to pick!
For full details, please see the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council website. Here's a peek at what’s in store:
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Fancy Dress Competition
Face Painting
Food, Drinks, and Treats
Music and Games
"Souper" Fun with YMCA MK
Keep an eye on the Facebook event here: https://bit.ly/BFSTCPUMPKINS for the latest information and updates.
Picnic in the Orchard 2024
Community Orchard, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, MK2 2HX
Fenny Stratford Residents’ Association welcome all local residents to this picnic for all ages across the town. Bring your own picnic and spend the afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Community Orchard near the canal.
Full details and timings TBC - for more information, see the Fenny Stratford Residents’ Association Facebook Page or contact fennysra@outlook.com
Fenny Poppers Festival
Aylesbury Street, Fenny Stratford
A festival for all the family that includes firing of the historical Fenny Popper (cast iron mug stuffed with gunpowder) at 2pm. Live music and dancing on stage.
Bring a picnic or enjoy food from one of the many food stalls or cafes. Funfair rides, bouncy castles, face painting, candy floss and lots more.
Find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/FennyPoppersFestival
Volunteering opportunities - email: stalls@fennyfestival.org.uk
Childrens Vaccination Drop in Clinic
Daisychain Family Centre, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 6PS
NHS Health Staff locally are still seeing cases of measles and whooping cough in our region. The best way to prevent these diseases is by vaccination., so the NHS is providing free catch-up vaccination clinics for children up to Year 7 or pre-school age, and for pregnant women.
The next NHS vaccination clinic will take place on Thursday 15 August at Daisychain Family Centre in West Bletchley. There are also clinics planned for the following dates in 2024:
Thursday 12 September (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 17 October (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 14 November (09:30 to 12:30)
Thursday 12 December (09:30 to 12:30)
You don’t have to book in advance and all children’s vaccinations are available. Please see this poster for further details and for more information on immunisations on the dedicated webpage for latest information and list of available dates this year.
Fenny Stratford Canal Festival
Grand Union Canal towpath between bridges 96 (Watling Street) and 97, Fenny Stratford
Featuring a floating market, craft stalls and more. Will be open from 11am - 5pm on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August.
For more information please see the Fenny Stratford Canal Festival Information on Facebook
West Bletchley Carnival 2024
Rickley Park, Bletchley, MK3 6HF
West Bletchley Carnival 2024 welcomes Bletchley residents to this year’s Under the Sea themed event on Saturday 13th July. Food, drinks, stalls, entertainment, children's activities and more from 12-5pm at Rickley Park!
Find out more on the West Bletchley Carnival Facebook page.
Parade begins on Melrose Avenue to Rickley Park at 12pm.
For information on participating in the parade, contact events@westbletchleycouncil.gov.uk or call 01908 370 348
West Bletchley Dog Show
Rickley Park, MK3 6HF
West Bletchley Council is organising the Fun Dog Show 2024, scheduled to take place: Saturday 11th May 2024, 1-5pm.
First held in 2021 and in partnership with and raising money for the animal charity, NAWT Bedfordshire, it is growing in popularity each year. The event includes a nine-category dog show with best in show, participation from dog trainers, stall holders (both dog-related and standard stalls), drop-in style have-a-go activities and agility courses, and other engaging games.
Visit the West Bletchley Council events webpages for more information.
Youth Events across Bletchley
Multiple locations across Bletchley
Easter holiday activites for eligible young people from Youth Network Milton Keynes across different venues in Bletchley between Monday 1st April and Thursday 4th April.
Various locations and times, for details please see the flyer image on this event and contact Sam for more info and to book on 07894400915 from Youth Network MK.
Easter Event in Bletchley Town Centre
Stanier Square, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2ES
Easter on Stanier Square, Bletchley town centre organised by Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Centre. See the B&FSTC website for the latest information.
Free crafts
Hunt the clues
Easter egg prizes
Meet the Easter Bunny
Community Iftar
The Palatial Hall, 27a Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2DR
On Friday 22nd March from 6:15pm Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council is hosting their first community Iftar, which is the meal Muslims share when breaking their fast in the month of Ramadan, in association with local community groups.
The event is free, fully accessible and open to everyone of all and no faiths. There will be an array of speakers, prayer, and music. Free kids activities are available. For more information, please see the B&FSTC Event webpage.
Christmas on Queensway
Queensway, Bletchley high street
Event organised by Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council. Full details available on the Town Council website here.
Come to Queensway on Saturday 2nd December to celebrate festive traditions old and new.
Fairground games
Christmas pantomime live and outdoors on Queensway
Santa Dash across Queensway. Come dressed in your finest santa suit and run / walk / stroll along Queensway for a commemorative medal. (All bookable via the event website, link below)
Gingerbread house decorating craft table
Ugly Christmas Jumper parade
Carol singers including the Premier Academy School children
Live entertainment throughout the day
Hot food, snacks and treats from local and independent traders
Meet Santa and ride the land train.
The Grinch and festive elves
Christmas Bazaar
Queensway Methodist Church, Queensway, MK2 2HB
Fenny Stompers Jazz Band
Gifts, games, competitions and tombola
Cakes, refreshments and light lunches
Santa’s Grotto (£1 per child)
Halloween on Queensway
Stanier Square, Bletchley High Street, Queensway
Halloween themed event organised by Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council. Come along for some delicious hot food (vegan and gluten free catered for). There will be lots of themed collectors toy and comic stalls, plus wonderful handmade food and craft too.
Entertainment includes:
Win prizes for the best fancy dress (kids and adults)
Meet the Ghostbusters and have a go catching your own ghouls
Take part in the Mystery trail
Face painting and lots more!
Dogs on leads welcome - no booking or tickets required - free to attend
Local company Striking Events organise toy and comicon events nationwide and will be supporting the Town Council to deliver a really interactive day. See the B&FSTC website for updates.
Bletchley Food and Craft Market
Stanier Square, Queensway, Bletchley town centre
Come along to Stanier Square, Queensway 10am-4pm on Saturday 23rd September 2023 for the latest Bletchley Food and Craft Market run by Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council. Featuring music, craft stalls and a range of tasty treats.
Enjoy our covered seating area too where you can come and enjoy your street food lunch and desserts – no matter the weather!
Fenny Poppers Festival
Aylesbury Street, Fenny Stratford
A festival for all the family that includes firing of the historical Fenny Popper (cast iron mug stuffed with gunpowder) at 2pm. Live music and dancing on stage.
Bring a picnic or enjoy food from one of the many food stalls or cafes. Funfair rides, bouncy castles, face painting, candy floss and lots more.
Find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/FennyPoppersFestival/events/
Volunteering opportunities - email: stalls@fennyfestival.org.uk
Rock2give Community Charity event
Bletchley Rugby Club, Manor Field, Bletchley, MK2 2HX
Ride2give are proud to announce our Family Community day out on Saturday 5th August. Entry is free and the event will feature rugby promotions, food & drink, music, lots of entertainment for children and all the family.
Something for everyone - come along and enjoy!
Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock2give-community-charity-event-free-tickets-577700516797
Bletchley Big Street Eat
Stanier Square, Queensway, Bletchley town centre
Join us in Stanier Square, Queensway 12pm-6pm on Saturday 29th July 2023 for our latest Bletchley Big Street Eat. Featuring live music, performances, craft stalls and even a parade featuring a dragon.
Enjoy our covered seating area too where you can come and enjoy your street food lunch and desserts – no matter the weather!
Bletchley Food and Craft Market
Come and join us at the Bletchley food festival in June 2023! There will be delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere.