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Bedford is the historic county town of Bedfordshire. This pleasant riverside town, situated near to London, Oxford and Cambridge, has many places to see and is ideally located for history, leisure, the arts, culture and quiet unspoilt countryside.
Over the years, Bedford has become associated with many famous people. John Bunyan, Archbishop Trevor Huddleston and comedian Ronnie Barker were all born here, whilst residents have included Glenn Miller & his band and John Howard.
Today, Bedford is a lively town with plenty of opportunities and a cultural diversity suiting many tastes. The villages of North Bedfordshire are without a doubt amongst the most picturesque in this part of the county and well worth a visit.
There’s a warm welcome waiting for you when you visit Bedford. Your first point of call should be the Tourist Information Centre where the staff look forward to helping you.
There are also a number of leaflets available which give a fuller insight into the historic town of Bedford. You can download the seven leaflets from the website either in pdf or text only format.
There is plenty to see and do in Bedford Borough so why not check out the What’s On Guide. This also includes details of events such as the River Festival.
Bedford is very proud of its museums and art galleries so why not look at their website’s from here to discover a wealth of history & interest.
On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2002 Bedford and the River Great Ouse came alive, as 250,000 people attended one of the biggest free family events in the country. The festival was a unique combination of carnival, funfair and fete, which took place on the river and surrounding parkland. The Festival offered numerous opportunities to participate in, or just to relax and enjoy. It featured a host of artists and performers, river craft, masquerade parade, trade stands and arts and crafts marquees. Our thanks go to our major partners Autoglass, Charles Wells Brewery, Bedford College and Times and Citizen, and our sponsors who provide added value and enjoyment to the event. For a full list of the Bedford River Festival Sponsors and information on how to become a sponsor of future Festivals
Attractive timber-framed building dating from the 16th century. Now a museum housing a collection of displays about 17th century English life, with particular reference to John Bunyan. Telephone 01234 266889
306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh Airfield Thurleigh, as an airfield, dates back to July 1940 when work began to build a bomber command base, as part of a massive nation wide building programme. Thurleigh Museum was opened on the 27th July 2002 by Dr Jonathon Palmer.
Twinwood Airfield and Control Tower - The Control / Watch Tower of Twinwood still survives. The current owner has done a great deal to maintain and preserve what's left of the airfield buildings. A recent project turned the tower into a visitor centre and Glenn Miller Museum. Visit this historic building and experience the unique atmosphere that surrounds it.