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| Bedford,
M1 and the A1, it is 50 miles north of London.
Railway Station.
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Bedfordshire
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Bedfordshire
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 Bedford
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| Bedford,
in the centre of the county, is the county town, and also includes
the nearby Kempston. No hills in the town centre to walk up
here ! Its easy access to London means lots of houses as commuters
enjoy a country life when they get home.
The town's history
goes back to Saxon times, and was important in the reign of
King Alfred before the Danes attacked it in 1010.
Bedford and Kempston has excellent shops the River Great
Ouse making an attractive feature of the town. Take
a stroll in Bedford Park, or
walk the The Embankment, along
the river with gardens and bandstand, watch the lights come
on at dusk
The Harpur Centre, has 30 quality shops under one roof. Bedford
also has two theatres; Bowen West and the Civic.
One of the town's "claims to fame" is that John
Bunyan wrote Pilgrims Progress while in Bedford jail
from 1660 to 1672 and in 1676. His statue is in the town,
and the site of the prison in Silver Street is marked.
Park and Ride scheme in operation to ease traffic jams.
Bedford Market -Wednesday and
Saturday alongside the River Great Ouse.
For visitors a Tourist Information Centre in the town will
help you.
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| Location
Map of Bedford |
What
To See -
Bedford Tourist Attractions
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Leisure Complex six-screen cinema, restaurants,
bar. Tel:Cinema 01234 266344,  |
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Corn Exchange, which has a bust of Glen Miller, holds
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Higgins Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Close,
MK40 3NY, next to site of Bedford Castle.Victorian mansion home
with extension housing ceramics, glass, watercolours and prints:includes
works by Gainsborough, Constable, Cotman and Turner. Shop etc,
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Bunyan Museum, Castle Close, Bedford MK40 3NY
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| Priory
Country Park, just down the river, Bedfordshire
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Mill,off the A428 to the west, 17th century mill on the
River Ouse,, demonstrations, crafts, shop etc, Tel: 01234 824330
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Museum in a converted brewery with local exhibits,.Tel:01234
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Priory, at Colmworth, off B660 north of the town, 12th
century ruins, wall paintings, Tel: 01234 876615 |
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| Elstow
village, on the southern outskirts, timbered houses around a
green, John Bunyan born here, Moot Hall has reconstructions
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Where
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The Embankment Bedford MK40 1RW MAP
The Bedford Swan Hotel is a delightful 18th century hotel located in the centre of Bedford, offering a Roman-style spa and pool.
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Church Road Flitwick Bedford MK45 1AE MAP
Nestling in acres of tranquil parkland, this Georgian Manor House with 17 guest rooms, honours its ancestral tradition of hospitality.
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Green Lane Clapham near Bedford MK41 6EP MAP
Woodlands Manor is a secluded grade ll listed manor house set in acres of wooded grounds and gardens. Woodlands Manor is situated only 2 miles from the centre of Bedford, being easily accessible from the M1.
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Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction, Wilstead Road Bedford MK42 9BB MAP
This is a contemporary and modern hotel, offering stylish and affordable accommodation, located just south of Bedford, a short drive from the A1 and M1 motorways.
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Great North Road Wyboston near Bedford MK44 3AL MAP
Ideally located adjacent to the A1 on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border, Wyboston Lakes is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Stay in our comfortable accommodation and enjoy facilities such as complementary Wi-Fi internet access.
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Priory Country Park Barkers Lane Bedford MK41 9DJ MAP
At Bedford food and drink is available at the Priory Marina and Beefeater
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45 De Parys Avenue Bedford MK40 2TP MAP
De Pary's is a hotel ready to welcome visitors and business travelers who want all the comfort of home and the personal style of a family owned inn.
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27 Shakespeare Road Bedford MK40 2DX MAP
An independently owned hotel, with a delightful blend of style & comfort, together with friendly staff. For all visitors alike, the Shakespeare offers a nice traditional style of accommodation at very reasonable rates.
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2 Rushden Road Milton Ernest Bedford MK44 1RU MAP
Relaxing and comfortable are two words that immediately come to mind in association with the Queens Head Hotel. The restaurant has an imaginative a la carte menu and the bar is warm and welcoming.
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2 St Marys Street Bedford MK42 0AR MAP
The Park Inn Bedford is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Pilgrim Bar before dining in the Terrace Restaurant or work out in The Body Club health & fitness centre.
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A1/A421Black Cat Roundabout Wyboston Chawston Bedford MK44 3BE MAP
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A421 Beancroft Road Junction Marston Moretaine Bedford MK43 0PZ MAP
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Saturn Heights Brickhill Drive Bedford MK41 7PH MAP
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2 St Marys Street Bedford MK42 0AR MAP
The Moat House Hotel is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Pilgrim Bar before dining in the Terrace Brasserie or work out in The Body Club health & fitness centre.Whether you need somewhere for an overnight..
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Around
The Bedford Area
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| After you
have exhausted the delights of this town, visit Harrold,
a pretty village or the Shuttleworth Collection of old aircraft
at Old Warden. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Old Warden (6.50 miles) Sandy (7.47 miles) Harrold (7.58 miles) Ampthill (7.61 miles) Shefford (8.70 miles) Silsoe (8.88 miles) Biggleswade (9.30 miles) Olney (10.05 miles) St Neots (10.48 miles) Woburn (12.07 miles) Toddington (13.16 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
10 St Paul's Square
Tel: 0870
225 4860
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