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Houghton Regis Events

A number of events occur in Houghton Regis throughout the year, including a Medieval Fayre on The Green, and Craft and Food Fayres.

Easter Craft and Food Fayre

When: Saturday, April 11th 2009

Time: 10am to 2pm

Where: The Basketball Court, The Green, Houghton Regis

Visit the many unusual craft and food stalls, including gourmet coffee, homemade cakes, local honey, preserves, plants and flowers, woodturning, jewellery and glassware.  Refreshments and free childrens face painting. 

Also on Saturday April 11th, free childrens and adults Easter egg hunts will be taking place (kindly sponsored by Regis Car Sales Ltd and Tesco Express).

Between 10am and 2pm, the childrens Easter egg hunt will be taking place in the kitchen garden, small woodland and picnic areas of Houghton Hall Park.

And new for this year, adults can take part in the fun with a self-guided trail around Houghton Hall Park to win an Easter egg.

For more information, view the Easter 2009 leaflet (PDF 573KB)

Houghton Hall Park Entrance

Above: Houghton Hall Park - the location for this year's childrens and adults free Easter egg hunts!

Family History Day

When: Saturday June 27th 2009

Time: 11am to 4pm

Where: The Green, Houghton Regis 

The free Family History Day will include displays from the Bedfordshire Family History Society, local archaeologists, displays of vintage vehicles, gundog performance, chainsaw carving, various craft demonstrations, guided walks, sideshows, craft stalls, jazz band and refreshments.

 Above: The 2008 Family History Day

Medieval Fayre

Annually in September, The Green in Houghton Regis is transformed into the home of the Medieval Fayre.  The Medieval Fayre features jousting by the world famous Devil's Horsemen, combat in armour with The House of Bayard, birds of prey, puppet shows, traditional craft demonstrations, archery, and much, much more...!

The next Medieval Fayre will be held on Saturday, September 5th 2009.

Medieval Fayre

 Above: Jousting with the Devil's Horsemen

Christmas Craft and Food Fayre

When: Saturday December 5th 2009

Time: 10am to 2pm

Where: Bedford Square, Houghton Regis

Along with a variety of stalls, there will be a range of free entertainment including Christmas songs and carols.

 Local History Talks

Talks are held throughout the year on the history of Houghton Regis.   

For more information on any of these events, contact:

Sue King
Regeneration Officer
Tel: 0845 849 6126
E-mail: sue.king@southbeds.gov.uk

Updated 05 March 2009