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| Ampthill’s Origins Through the Park | Sat 6th September at 2pm. Meet in Central Car Park . – Ampthill Park has shaped the town since prehistoric times—this walk uncovers its key features and national importance. |
| Graveyard Tour | Saturday 11th October at 2pm. Meet by the Lychgate at St Andrew’s Church. (Originally 19th July) – For its size, Ampthill has one of the largest graveyards in the county. There are some fascinating characters buried there with interesting stories to be told. The tour covers some sad stories together with memorials and graves of the Lords and Ladies with fascinating stories to tell. |
| Halloween Ghost Walk | Friday 31st October at 7.30pm. Starting in Market Square by the Pump. – Ampthill has more than its fair share of ghost stories—old legends and new tales are shared alongside intriguing facts about the town’s past. |
| Ampthill in Wartime | Saturday 8th November at 2pm. Starting in Market Square by the Pump. (3 miles / 2 Hours) – The Civil War and both World Wars left a lasting mark on Ampthill. This walk explores the town’s four war memorials and key buildings linked to its wartime past. |
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| Ghost Walk | Tuesday 20th January at 7.30pm Starting in Market Square by the Pump. – Ampthill has more than its fair share of ghost stories—old legends and new tales are shared alongside intriguing facts about the town’s past. |
| Secret Ampthill | Saturday 25th April at 2pm. Starting in Market Square by the Pump. – In a town like Ampthill, it’s easy to miss hidden gems in plain sight. Uncover those overlooked features, including the town’s historic graveyards. |
| John’s Pub Crawl | Saturday 16th May at 2pm. Starting in Market Square by the Pump. – Ampthill has been home to at least 22 inns and alehouses over the years, visit their locations, stories & roles in the town’s lively past, including the Morris Brewery and other local brewers. |
| Vintage Ventures | Saturday 20th June at 2pm. Starting outside the Engine & Tender, 9-11 Dunstable Street. – In the past, you could find everything you needed in Ampthill without leaving town. Visit former shop sites and uncover what came before today’s stores. |
| Guided Tour of St Andrew’s Graveyard | Saturday 18th July at 2pm. Meet by the Lychgate at St Andrew’s Church. – For its size, Ampthill has one of the largest graveyards in the county. There are some fascinating characters buried there with interesting stories to be told. Hear about the fascinating, the sad and visit memorials and graves of the Lords and Ladies. |
