A celebration of rural life at Lamport Hall

Lamport Hall’s Festival of Country Life was always a popular element in their spring calendar. After a few years off, they are revamping and relaunching as Rural Life at Lamport Hall. Working alongside Hannington Vintage Tractor Club, they will be hosting a wonderful weekend celebrating rural life through the ages, from the days of horse-powered ploughing through steam and the rise of the tractor.

The event will be open on the May Bank Holiday Sunday the 28th and Monday the 29th and will be open from 10am-5pm.

The weekend promises to be full of something to delight all the family. There will be a full-size steam display vintage tractor show and working arena for the agricultural enthusiast. For the little ones, there will be a fairground and tractor rides and if you have four-legged family members, they can take part in a fun dog show. There will also be the opportunity to shop with tradestands and charity stalls or refuel with food stalls or at the beer tent.

Lamport Hall are also welcoming The Shire Horse Society with a display of Shire horses, the gentle giants who were so instrumental in the agricultural scenery. Animals in Mind do animal assisted therapy and education and will be bringing along their furry, scaly and eight-legged friends for visitors to meet. Hawkeye Falconry will also be doing a thrilling display on both days.

If you would be interested in trading at this event or you are a registered charity who would like a stall for fundraising and raising awareness, please contact Lucy on events@lamporthall.co.uk for more information.

Adult tickets are £12 and children aged 5-16 are £5. Under 5s go free. Tickets can be purchased on their website in advance or on the door.

Blackthorns Sun Club

A peaceful 15 acre woodland setting in which to spend the day, or bring a tent or caravan. Enjoy the heated pool, various sports, clubhouse, play area, sauna, BBQ, sun lawns & socials with meals & live music. Your membership will allow you unlimited attendance throughout the year. Feel at ease in a contained, safe environment, top up your Vitamin D levels and learn to relax. We have the naturist lifestyle for the whole family, just north of Bedford.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead. Please note, the house and gardens will be closed for the duration of the event.

The Hall and Gardens will be open as normal throughout May on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-4pm.

Please visit www.lamporthall.co.uk for the most up-to-date information on the event and our Hall and gardens opening.