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The temperatures are rising and the summer holidays are looming – but with airports up and down the country experiencing disruption, you may not want to risk travelling abroad.
Luckily, you don’t have to – because there are plenty of great attractions right here on our doorstep in Bedfordshire.
Herrings is home to one of the largest collections of birds of prey in the UK. But that's not all - it's also home to more than 200 birds and animals and on top of that it has a packed daily programme of events from tractor rides to flying displays to the pirates cove playground. It also hosts special events throughout the year. Not sure you can fit all that fun in one trip? Fortunately, it's just down the road in Wilstead.
Find out more at birdsofpreycentre.co.uk Photo: Birds of Prey Centre, Herrings Green Farm
Who needs the Grand Prix when you can experience the thrills and spills of go karting right here in Bedfordshire? Big kids (aka grown ups) can compete for the fastest lap while smaller karts mean children can get in on the fun too. There's also a bar and spectator area if you don't fancy burning rubber yourself.
Find out more at https://www.team-sport.co.uk/go-karting-dunstable Photo: TeamSport Indoor Go Karting, Dunstable
Can you take down a notorious crime gang? Snatch a diamond from an art museum in a daring heist? Or save Dunstable from some seriously strange supernatural goings-on? You can answer those questions by visiting Locked Escape Rooms.
Find out more at lockedescapes.com Photo: Locked Escape Rooms, Dunstable
Fancy being a pilot for the day without actually leaving the ground? Fly A Flight is run by a pilot with over 25 years of experience so it's fair to say they know their stuff! You get the chance to fly a Boeing 737NG... or as good as! Find out more at flyaflightsimulatorexperience.com/ Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE