Deanna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Moot Hall Museum
Church EndFantastic homage to John Bunyan.
Elstow Abbey C Of E Church
Church EndSee where John Bunyan was baptised in this historical Abbey
Fascinating and one of a kind museum . World famous with lovely garden.
7 locals recommend
Panacea Museum
11 Newnham RdFascinating and one of a kind museum . World famous with lovely garden.
Lots of interesting items with art gallery and children’s activities .
16 locals recommend
The Higgins Bedford
Castle LaneLots of interesting items with art gallery and children’s activities .
Victorian bridges and beautiful riverside, boating lake and the remains of Bedford Castle.
Bedford River
35-37 The EmbankmentVictorian bridges and beautiful riverside, boating lake and the remains of Bedford Castle.
Victorian park with gorgeous lake and swans. You can play tennis, basket ball or watch cricket. There is a very nice cafe and children’s play area. Near Robinson swimming pool for great swimming opportunities .
10 locals recommend
Bedford Park
No 98 Kimbolton RdVictorian park with gorgeous lake and swans. You can play tennis, basket ball or watch cricket. There is a very nice cafe and children’s play area. Near Robinson swimming pool for great swimming opportunities .
Beautiful walk and woods with large restaurant and cafe. Many events held throughout the year. On the riverside and offer lovely boat rides
8 locals recommend
Danish Camp
Chapel LaneBeautiful walk and woods with large restaurant and cafe. Many events held throughout the year. On the riverside and offer lovely boat rides
Great to watch and join in with the activities. Lovely cafe
7 locals recommend
Box End Park Watersports
Box End RoadGreat to watch and join in with the activities. Lovely cafe
Twinwoods Adventure - Indoor Skydiving Bedford
36 Thurleigh RdSo much to do check the website
Famous safari park in a fabulous setting. There are activities all year round, wonderful animals and Woburn house to visit. Lovely cafe and picnic areas
105 locals recommend
Woburn Safari Park
Crawley RoadFamous safari park in a fabulous setting. There are activities all year round, wonderful animals and Woburn house to visit. Lovely cafe and picnic areas
Vue Cinema Bedford
Unit 4 Riverside ClCinema by the riverside with restaurants
Wave machine and giant slide inflatable fun for children, viewing area and cafe.
6 locals recommend
Oasis Beach Pool
Cardington RoadWave machine and giant slide inflatable fun for children, viewing area and cafe.
Watch hand gliding, para gliding, walks and enjoy the amazing views.amazing cafe a brilliant natural beauty spot.
38 locals recommend
Dunstable Downs
Watch hand gliding, para gliding, walks and enjoy the amazing views.amazing cafe a brilliant natural beauty spot.
Traditional pizza made by Italian family. Local favourite, fun atmosphere and child friendly. Great freshly made Italian food
Pizzeria Santaniello
11 Newnham StTraditional pizza made by Italian family. Local favourite, fun atmosphere and child friendly. Great freshly made Italian food
Lovely lake and Marina, quiet and relaxing , play area, cafe and beefeater restaurant
9 locals recommend
Priory Country Park
Barkers LaneLovely lake and Marina, quiet and relaxing , play area, cafe and beefeater restaurant
Interesting and fun, has llamas and children’s activities as well
7 locals recommend
Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre
Cotton End RoadInteresting and fun, has llamas and children’s activities as well
Swiss Garden
Alder DriveIncredible fabulous unusual gardens with peacocks and country house,
Fascinating museum for those seeking John Bunyan history. Cafe and tours
8 locals recommend
John Bunyan Museum
Mill StreetFascinating museum for those seeking John Bunyan history. Cafe and tours
Fantastic day out -visit the home of the code breakers and national computing museum. Gorgeous setting . Lots to see and do. Picnic areas and cafe.
127 locals recommend
Bletchley Park
Sherwood DriveFantastic day out -visit the home of the code breakers and national computing museum. Gorgeous setting . Lots to see and do. Picnic areas and cafe.
John Bunyan Boat
Barkers LaneLovely trip on the great Ouse
London 45 mins on a fast train from Bedford railway station to Kings Cross
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
London 45 mins on a fast train from Bedford railway station to Kings Cross
Summerfields Miniature Railways
Great fun for children and adults alike
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Great zoo with train rides cafe and picnic areas
The Quarry Theatre
26 St Peters StGreat shows good prices lovely surroundings
Bedford Esquires - Music Venue
Food scene
A light shopping experience inside, near the local market. Cafes and bubble tea.
Harpur Shopping Centre Car Park
Horne LaneA light shopping experience inside, near the local market. Cafes and bubble tea.
Frescoes
20 Mill StSpecial coffee friendly hosts
Sundaes Gelato (Bedford)
58 High StFabulous ice creams with outside seating
Frosts Garden Centre
Buckden RoadNot just a garden centre- shopping, food court, gifts and restaurants.
Elstow Tea Garden
209 Church EndPretty garden with lunches and afternoon tea. Live music on Fridays
Absolutely the best, incredible meals, lovely restaurant and gardens. No rush - amazing hosts
8 locals recommend
The St Helena Restaurant
High StreetAbsolutely the best, incredible meals, lovely restaurant and gardens. No rush - amazing hosts
Family friendly sizzling pub serving great quality food all day. Lovely garden. Pool table, sky sports. Hosted by Danny 5 minutes walk
17 locals recommend
Red Lion
33 High StFamily friendly sizzling pub serving great quality food all day. Lovely garden. Pool table, sky sports. Hosted by Danny 5 minutes walk
Traditional Carvery and other meals from £9. Great value and food 7 mins drive from us
Maypole Farm - Dining & Carvery
Traditional Carvery and other meals from £9. Great value and food 7 mins drive from us
The cottage Cafe
Cafe and post office. High streetLight lunches breakfast/brunch cakes
Elstow Post Office
Swimming
Huge pool for serious swimming had diving boards and cafe
This pool is great for adults and children cafe 2 pools and next to the iconic Bedford Park. There is a car park
Robinson Pools & Fitness
Park AvenueThis pool is great for adults and children cafe 2 pools and next to the iconic Bedford Park. There is a car park