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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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What To See -

Bedford Tourist Attractions

 
Aspects Leisure Complex  ten-pin bowling alley, six-screen cinema, laser activity centre, restaurants, bar and nightclub. Tel: Bowling 01234 271717,Cinema 01234 266344,Laser activity centre 01234 269037 Admission Charge
 
Bedford Corn Exchange, which has a bust of Glen Miller, holds classical music concerts.
         
Ceil 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,  Tel: 01234 211222
         
John Bunyan Museum, Castle Close, Bedford MK40 3NY Tel: 01234 213722
      
Priory Country Park, just down the river, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust, lakes set in country park.
     
Bronham Mill,off the A428 to the west, 17th century mill on the River Ouse,, demonstrations, crafts, shop etc, Tel: 01234 824330 or 01234 228671 
      
Bedford Museum in a converted brewery with local exhibits,.Tel:01234 353323
       
Bushmead Priory, at Colmworth, off B660 north of the town, 12th century ruins, wall paintings, Tel: 01234 876615 Admission Charge
         
Elstow village, on the southern outskirts, timbered houses around a green, John Bunyan born here, Moot Hall has reconstructions and exhibitions about him.Admission Charge
 

Where To Stay in Bedford

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Menzies Flitwick Manor 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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The Barns Hotel Cardington Road Bedford MK44 3SA MAP
With excellent links to the A1 and M1 and built around a 13th Century barn and 17th Century manor house, the hotel ...

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Bedford Swan Hotel The Embankment Bedford MK40 1RW MAP
This elegant hotel situated in the heart of Bedford, overlooks the River Ouse. The bedrooms and public areas have been carefully designed for comfort and provide intimate surroundings in a warm friendly atmosphere, the River Room Restaurant ...

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Woodlands Manor Hotel 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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Park Inn Bedford St Mary's Street Bedford MK42 0AR MAP
The Park Inn Bedford provides stylish surroundings in a central location overlooking the river Great Ouse, in close proximity to Woburn Abbey and Safari Park, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Althorp House.

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Corus hotel Bedford Cardington Road Bedford MK44 3SA MAP
Built around a 13th century tithe barn and a 17th century manor house, the hotel stands in 3 acres of landscaped gardens on the riverbanks of the Great Ouse and still retains the character of the original beamed and timbered buildings. Dine in ...

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Express By Holiday Inn Bedford Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction, Wilst Bedford MK42 9BB MAP
Express By Holiday Inn Bedford is a contemporary and stylish hotel offering refreshing simplicity. The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring the local attractions including Woburn Abbey, Knebworth House and the Bedford Museum.

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Around The Bedford Area

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 Telephone Code
01234

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10 St Paul's Square
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0870 225 4860
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