Parson's Close Recreation Ground

Parson's Close Recreation Ground Parson’s Close Recreation Ground is owned and managed by Leighton-Linslade Town Council
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• The 455m2 splash park has a re-circulating water supply and includes a variety of jets and sprays laid out on a brightly coloured surface.

• The project was funded by £100,000 from Leighton-Linslade Town Council, £50,000 from WREN (Water Recycling Environmental Ltd) and a further £50,000 from Central Bedfordshire Council from the funding received from the Department of Education’s Playbuilder Fund. It is hugely popular, attracting families in and around the local area and is open from May until the end of August.

12/09/2026

🌳🎬🎶 One park. Two fantastic events. One brilliant day!

Join us at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground TODAY (Saturday 12 September) for Films in the Park and Last Night of the Proms.

🎬 Back to the Future at 12pm
🧙‍♀️ Wicked: For Good at 2pm
🎤 Live music from 7pm
📺 BBC’s Last Night of the Proms from just after 9pm
🎆 Low-level fireworks finale

Bring your picnic, enjoy the entertainment and make the most of everything the park has to offer. 🧺☀️

Entry is FREE, so bring your family and friends and join us for a memorable day and evening in the park! ❤️

10/09/2026

🌳🎬🎶 Make a whole day of it at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground on Saturday 12 September!

From Films in the Park at 12pm through to the Last Night of the Proms from 7pm, there’s something for everyone. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎬 12pm: Back to the Future
🧙‍♀️ 2pm: Wicked: For Good
🎶 7pm: Last Night of the Proms
📺 Just after 9pm: Live screening from the Royal Albert Hall
🎆 Later: Spectacular low-level fireworks

Bring your picnic, flags and family and enjoy a brilliant free day out in the park. 🧺

🎬🍿 Film fans, this one’s for you!Spend your Saturday afternoon at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground with Films in the Par...
08/09/2026

🎬🍿 Film fans, this one’s for you!

Spend your Saturday afternoon at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground with Films in the Park.
🚗💨 12pm: Back to the Future
🧙‍♀️✨ 2pm: Wicked: For Good

Grab your picnic blanket, bring the family and enjoy two fantastic films outdoors. 🧺🌳

There’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained too, with the Splash & Play area, accessible adventure playground, skatepark and beach all open throughout the day. 🛝🏖️

Best of all, Films in the Park is completely FREE! 🎉

Music in the Park returns this afternoon for our final Sunday concert of 2026!Come along to Parson's Close Recreation Gr...
06/09/2026

Music in the Park returns this afternoon for our final Sunday concert of 2026!

Come along to Parson's Close Recreation Ground and enjoy a free performance from Bedford Town Band at the historic bandstand.

📅 Today
⏰ 3pm to 5pm
📍 Parson's Close Recreation Ground

Bring your family, friends, picnic blanket or camping chair and settle in for an afternoon of live music.

No booking required. Just turn up and enjoy.

05/09/2026

🎺 Get ready to sing, clap and celebrate!

Our Last Night of the Proms evening begins at 7pm on Saturday 12 September with a fantastic Best of British performance from local singer and soprano Lissie Allsopp. 🎤

Then the Bedfordshire Band of the Royal British Legion will bring their renowned brass band sound to the park with traditional favourites and Proms classics. 🎺🎶

Just after 9pm, we’ll join the BBC’s Last Night of the Proms live from the Royal Albert Hall. 📺🎶
Bring your flags, wear your red, white and blue and get ready for a proper Proms celebration! ❤️🤍💙

And don’t miss the spectacular low-level fireworks finale! 🎆

🎬 Get ready for a fantastic day of Films in the Park!Join us at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground on Saturday 12 Septembe...
03/09/2026

🎬 Get ready for a fantastic day of Films in the Park!

Join us at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground on Saturday 12 September for two brilliant films under the open sky. 🌳☀️

🕛 12pm: Back to the Future
🕑 2pm: Wicked: For Good

Bring a picnic, settle in and enjoy a great day out with family and friends. 🧺👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 There’s plenty more to enjoy in the park too, including the Splash & Play area, accessible adventure playground, beach and café. 🛝🏖️☕

And the best part? It’s completely free to attend! 🎉

Stick around after the films for our spectacular Last Night of the Proms celebrations from 7pm.🎶

Happy Wednesday! This Sunday, Bedford Town Band join us at Music in the Park for the final Sunday of Music in the Park. ...
02/09/2026

Happy Wednesday!

This Sunday, Bedford Town Band join us at Music in the Park for the final Sunday of Music in the Park.

A lovely afternoon of live music at Parson's Close Recreation Ground.

Music starts at 3pm.

Bring a chair, a picnic and enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with family and friend

01/09/2026

🎉 The countdown is on!

Saturday 12 September is set to be a fantastic day at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground.
🎬 Films in the Park from 12pm
🎶 Last Night of the Proms from 7pm
🎆 Fireworks to finish the evening

Whether you’re joining us for a film, enjoying the park with family and friends, or staying all day for the Proms celebrations, there’s something for everyone. 🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Bring a picnic, pack your flags and get ready for a brilliant FREE day out in Leighton Buzzard!

SPLASH ’N’ PLAY SUMMER HOURS ARE CHANGINGAs the schools return, Splash ’n’ Play at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground will...
01/09/2026

SPLASH ’N’ PLAY SUMMER HOURS ARE CHANGING

As the schools return, Splash ’n’ Play at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground will return to term-time opening hours from Thursday 3 September.

Here are the opening times:

Tuesday 1 September: 10am to 7:30pm
Wednesday 2 September: 10am to 7:30pm
Thursday 3 September: 10am to 4:30pm
Friday 4 September: 10am to 4:30pm
Saturday 5 September: 10am to 7:30pm
Sunday 6 September: 10am to 7:30pm

From Monday 7 September through to the end of October:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 7:30pm

LAST DAY OF THE SPLASH PARK SEASON

Saturday 31 October 2026

After this date, Splash ’n’ Play will close for the winter and will reopen in May 2027.

We hope you’ve had a fantastic summer of splashing, playing and making memories at the Splash ’n’ Play.

Let’s hope September and October bring plenty of sunshine so you can make the most of this fantastic facility before the season comes to an end.

See you at the Splash Park!

Join us at Parson's Close Recreation Ground this afternoon for Music in the Park, featuring the fantastic Milton Keynes ...
30/08/2026

Join us at Parson's Close Recreation Ground this afternoon for Music in the Park, featuring the fantastic Milton Keynes Brass.

📅 Today
⏰ 3pm to 5pm
📍 Parson's Close Recreation Ground

Enjoy great live music in the sunshine, grab a refreshment from the café and make the most of your Sunday afternoon.

Free to attend.

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