Ampthill Town Council

07/06/2026

We can't wait to see what maybe unearthed!

Thank you Ampthill Ghost Walks for your updates on the Community Dig

04/06/2026

The next meeting of the Community Engagement Committee will be on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 7.30pm at Ampthill Town Football Clubhouse.

The agenda can be viewed and downloaded from the council's website

03/06/2026

Community Archaeology Dig – Ampthill Great Park; 6th – 18th June.
How you can get involved with Ampthill’s historical past.
The Dig will be taking place to the west of Katherine’s Cross.
Visitors can get involved in the Archaeology Dig in the following ways.

• Turn up at the dig site just before 4pm on any day excluding Friday 12th June and be guided by the archaeologist who will explain progress on site and items of interest. This will be a 15 – 20 minute session. There is no need to book in advance.
• On Saturday 13th June join the archaeologists for a tour of the dig site at 12.30pm until 1.15pm. Meet at the dig site, no need to pre book.
• On Sunday 14th June the Park will host Aragon Day Festival. Organised by Ampthill Cultural Events.
• Join Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, Tudor Courtiers, Morris Dancers and invited dignitaries in the procession along the ridge footpath at 11.00am. Starting on the Greensand Ridge Footpath east of the Beacon processing to Katherine’s Cross.
• Aragon Day Festival will continue west of the cricket ground from 12.00 noon. Family entertainment, music, merriment, discovery and amusement.
• Join a guided tour of the dig site at 12:30pm - 1:15. No pre booking required. Meet at the Dig Ventures stall located with the other Aragon Day festivities.
• Dig for an hour; join the archaeologists on the dig site. Book a place on the day from 9.00am at the Dig Ventures stall in the main festival area. Sessions start at 10.00am and 2.00pm.
Any queries please email the Park Manager, Phil Nicholson on. [email protected]

Community Archaeology Dig – Ampthill Great Park; 6th – 18th June.
How you can get involved with Ampthill’s historical past.
The Dig will be taking place to the west of Katherine’s Cross.
Visitors can get involved in the Archaeology Dig in the following ways.

• Turn up at the dig site just before 4pm on any day excluding Friday 12th June and be guided by the archaeologist who will explain progress on site and items of interest. This will be a 15 – 20 minute session. There is no need to book in advance.
• On Saturday 13th June join the archaeologists for a tour of the dig site at 12.30pm until 1.15pm. Meet at the dig site, no need to pre book.
• On Sunday 14th June the Park will host Aragon Day Festival. Organised by Ampthill Cultural Events.
• Join Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, Tudor Courtiers, Morris Dancers and invited dignitaries in the procession along the ridge footpath at 11.00am. Starting on the Greensand Ridge Footpath east of the Beacon processing to Katherine’s Cross.
• Aragon Day Festival will continue west of the cricket ground from 12.00 noon. Family entertainment, music, merriment, discovery and amusement.
• Join a guided tour of the dig site at 12:30pm - 1:15. No pre booking required. Meet at the Dig Ventures stall located with the other Aragon Day festivities.
• Dig for an hour; join the archaeologists on the dig site. Book a place on the day from 9.00am at the Dig Ventures stall in the main festival area. Sessions start at 10.00am and 2.00pm.
Any queries please email the Park Manager, Phil Nicholson on. [email protected]

02/06/2026

June is going to be busy in Ampthill Ampthill Great Park!

Activities delivered by Full House Theatre on behalf of Ampthill Town Council

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

The Community Cafe were pleased be the first official appointment for our newly elected Town Mayor Cllr Gary Summerfield and Mayoress Sue Summerfield.
Although it was very hot we had a great morning with entertainment by Pauline, singing and dancing, and of course coffee and cake.

28/05/2026

At the Ampthill Town Council meeting last night, Cllr Gary Summerfield was elected Town Mayor for 2026/27 and Cllr Julia Jones as the Deputy Mayor. The Council wish them a successful year ahead.

27/05/2026

We hope you can join us tomorrow 28th May at The Community Cafe. We will have live entertainment, and sing-a-long. All welcome.
Meet Friends, Make Friends.
The Community Cafe is delivered by Ampthill Town Council, Greensand Community Methodist Church & Respite at Home Volunteers West Mid Beds and Ivel Valley

27/05/2026

The Drama Geezers will be providing interactive storytelling at The Pride Picnic on Sunday 7th June, come along and bring the family.
Full House Theatre