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An exciting indoor festival designed especially for little ones aged 0–6.
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The Big Play brings together amazing local activities under one roof — with everything included in your ticket for stress-free family fun! Discover the very BEST activities, classes, and play experiences that your local area has to offer. Hosted by Little City, The Big Play is a fun-filled mini indoor event where families with toddlers and preschoolers can explore, learn, and enjoy a wide range of local groups and activities. From interactive workshops and creative classes, to thrilling play zones and entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We know how important play can be... and by running our Little City events in the local community we have had the pleasure of meeting with and working alongside other small businesses, entertainers and activity class leaders. The Big Play has been designed to bring you the best of all these activities, and all in one place!

13/10/2026

Guess what 👀

We’ve got a little secret to tell…..!!!

03/10/2026

It’s tomorrow 🎉

One more sleep to go! The Big Play Bedford is happening tomorrow!

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📆 Sunday 4th October
⏰ 9:30-12:30 & 1-4pm

🎟️ Available through link in comments

Enjoy role play, messy play, ride on vehicles, animals, science, rugby, football, characters and princesses and more…!!!!

01/10/2026

The FULL Big Play Bedford… LINEUP…!!

Our incredible exhibitors. All so excited to bring you a full day of PLAY 🎉

📆 Sunday 4th October
📍 Bedford
⏰ 9:30-12:30 & 1-4pm

🎟️ Link in comments x

30/09/2026

10 REASONS TO BOOK THE BIG PLAY BEDFORD!!

1️⃣ All activities included!
2️⃣ Unlimited fun!
3️⃣ Keep the kids entertained!
4️⃣ Burn off some energy!
5️⃣ Perfect family day out!
6️⃣ No extra activity costs!
7️⃣ Something for everyone!
8️⃣ Screen-free fun!
9️⃣ No boring Sunday.
🔟 Because they’ll love it!!!

📍 The Big Play Bedford
📆 Sunday 4th October
⏰ 9:30-12:30 or 1-4pm

🎟️ Link in comments x

29/09/2026

The Big Play Bedford… just 5 sleeps away!!!

📆 Sunday 4th October
📍 Bedford
⏰ 9:30-12:30 & 1-4pm

T1ckets selling fast 💥

❤️ROLE PLAY
🧡CHARACTER MEETS
💛TRAIN PLAY
💚FOOTBALL + RUGBY
💙FACE PAINTING
💜DINO ENCOUNTERS
🩷ANIMALS
❤️DUPLO BUILDING
🧡SENSORY PLAY
💛BOUNCY CASTLE
💚RIDE ON CARS
💙SCIENCE
💜PRINCESS VISITS

All included, all unlimited, a full session of PLAY!!

🎟️ Head to the link in comments 🙌🏻

27/09/2026

📣 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

ONE WEEK TO GO until The Big Play Bedford! 🎉

This time next week, we’ll be in full PLAY mode… and trust us, you do NOT want to miss this one!

🎨 Messy play
🎭 Role play
🌈 Sensory play
🎶 Singing & dancing
👑 Princesses & character meets
⚽ Football & rugby
🏰 Bouncy castle
🚗 Ride-on cars
🐍 Animals
🦖 Dinosaurs
🔬 Science
…we really do have IT ALL! 🙌

And one of the best things about The Big Play? We carefully plan our layout and manage capacity so our events never feel overwhelming.

That means space to explore, plenty to do, and lots of opportunities for little ones to play at their own pace.

And the best bit?

EVERYTHING is INCLUDED.
EVERYTHING is UNLIMITED.

No choosing. No extra charges. Just non-stop play! 🙌

🎟️ Available now head to the link at the top of our page or in comments

See you in PLAY mode next weekend!

25/09/2026

🎟️ PRICING 🎟️

While you settle down for the evening, why not make your last job of the day booking your spot at The Big Play Bedford.

📍 Bedford
📆 Sunday 4th October
⏰ 9:30-12:30 and 1-4pm

Get ready for the best indoor play event Bedford has ever seen!

Secure your spot and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, laughter and BIG play! 🙌

🎟️ BONUS! Everyone who purchases a ticket before Friday 2nd October will automatically be entered into our prize draw for the chance to win one of our fantastic goody bags, packed full of gifts and exclusive offers!

Head to the link in our bio to grab yours! 👆

24/09/2026

💙 W R I S T B A N D S 💙

The safety of every child at our events is always our number one priority.

On arrival, every child will be given a wristband for you to write your phone number on. That way, if you and your little one become separated, our team can help reunite you as quickly as possible. 💙

📍 When you arrive, we’ll point out our Lost Child Point and First Aid Point, so you know exactly where to go should you need them.

👀 It’s also a great idea to let your children know that all of our event staff will be wearing blue high-vis jackets. If they get lost or need help, they’ll know who they can safely approach.

💡 TOP TIP: If your little one doesn’t like wearing a wristband, pop it around their ankle instead!

We want everyone to have the best day at Big Play UK and a little preparation helps us keep your little ones safe.

20/09/2026

2 WEEKS TO GO 🎉

Grab your t1ckets because the countdown is really on!!

Join us for a day of play with;

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PLUS building zone and car zone…!!!

It really is going to be a brilliant day of PLAY…!

Also proud to be supporting charity.

(All T1ckets purchased before Friday 2nd will be entered into a prize draw to win one of our incredible goody bags)

17/09/2026

G O O D Y • B A G S 🛍️

It’s not an event without a goody bag, is it?!

We have just 4 goody bags to give away - two for a lucky AM winner and two for a PM winner 🎉

Everyone who has booked a ticket for our Bedford event (4th October) will automatically be entered into the prize draw for a chance to win an exclusive goody bag, full of toys, freebies, mega discount codes and more from our wonderful exhibitors!

Goody bag draw will be made at 4pm on Friday 2nd October - you must have bought your ticket before then to be in with a chance to WIN one of our bags!

📍 BEDFORD - Sunday 4th October

Link in bio to b00k tickets 🎟️

Address

Cranes Farm Road
Basildon
SS14 3GR

Website

http://thebigplay.co.uk/, https://bookwhen.com/thebigplayuk49

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