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)

Filtering by: “Music and entertainment”

Fenny Poppers Festival
Aug
18

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://fennyfestival.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/FennyPoppersFestival

Volunteering opportunities - email: stalls@fennyfestival.org.uk

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Childrens Vaccination Drop in Clinic
Aug
15
to 18 Aug

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.  

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West Bletchley Carnival 2024
Jul
13

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

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Panto on Queensway
Dec
2

Panto on Queensway

Queensway, Bletchley

As part of the Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council (B&FSTC) Christmas on Queensway event you can come and experience the magic of a Christmas pantomime, suitable for ages 5+.

The Tinder Box is a traditional Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, which will be delivered as a Christmas pantomime, by local performance group Tread The Boards.

Cheer as good triumphs over evil, boo the villains and laugh at the Dame as we follow the story of a soldier, three magic dogs and an eccentric professor for whom a humble tinder box holds the key to health, wealth and happiness

Tickets need to be pre-booked and include one hot chocolate drink or a can of soft drink plus a bag of popcorn (vegan and gluten free available). You can find full Christmas on Queensway event information here: https://fb.me/e/39vpwYMNh


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Christmas on Queensway
Dec
2

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

    Check out the full event website here for more information and to book Panto tickets or enter the Santa Dash.

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Halloween on Queensway
Oct
28

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.

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Bletchley Food and Craft Market
Sep
23

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!

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Band in a Van at Bletchley Library
Sep
16

Band in a Van at Bletchley Library

Bletchley Library, Westfield Road, Bletchley, MK2 2RA

MK City Libraries are bringing music to the Heritage Open Days with performances from Alina Orchestra musicians as they perform several ‘Band in a Van’ concerts.

MK City Libraries are bringing music to the Heritage Open Days with performances from Alina Orchestra musicians as they perform several ‘Band in a Van’ concerts. Bringing musical heritage from the 1920s into the 2020s, these interactive concerts will have you toe tapping, arm waving and singing along with songs that appeal to all generations and all musical tastes (you can even try an instrument at the end of the event ).

Booking Details

Pre-booking: Required
Book tickets in advance online on the Library website. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Go to: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/library-events

Additional Information

Max 30 people per tour/session. Approx. 1 hour Contact for the day: Michelle Herriman 01908 254050
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries
www.alinaorchestra.com

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Fenny Poppers Festival
Aug
13

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://fennyfestival.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/FennyPoppersFestival/events/

Volunteering opportunities - email: stalls@fennyfestival.org.uk

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Rock2give Community Charity event
Aug
5

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

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Bletchley Big Street Eat
Jul
29

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!

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