Places to visit in Bedford
A short list of notable parks, markets, museums and landmarks in Bedford.
- Bedford (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · Historic
Bedford as Samian Ware discovery site
- Bedford Castle · Historic
Bedford Castle was a large medieval castle in Bedford, England. Built after 1100 by Henry I, the castle played a prominent part in both the civil war of the Anarchy and the First Barons' War. The castle was significantly extended in stone, although the final plan of the castle remains uncertain. Henry III of England besieged the castle in 1224 following a disagreement with Falkes de Bréauté; the siege lasted eight weeks and involved an army of as many as 2,700 soldiers with equipment drawn from across England. After the surrender of the castle, the king ordered its destruction (slighting).
- Bedford Museum · Culture
museum in Bedford, England, UK (1962-2010)
- Bedford Park, Bedford · Parks
Bedford Park is a large urban park, located in the town of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The park is the largest urban park within the town, and it is owned and maintained by Bedford Borough Council and is Grade II listed in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens.
- Clapham (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · Historic
Clapham as Samian Ware discovery site
- John Bunyan Museum and Library · Culture
John Bunyan Museum is a museum primarily dedicated to the life, times and works of John Bunyan. The museum is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
- Newnham (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · Historic
Newnham as Samian Ware discovery site
- Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School · Historic
archaeological site in Great Denham, Bedford, England, UK
- Panacea Museum · Culture
The Panacea Society was a millenarian religious group in Bedford, England. Founded in 1919, it followed the teachings of the Devonshire prophetess Joanna Southcott, who died in 1814, and campaigned for Southcott's sealed box of prophecies to be opened according to her instructions. The society believed Bedford to be the original site of the Garden of Eden.
- Priory Country Park · Parks
Priory Country Park is a country park located in the Newnham area of Bedford, England alongside the River Great Ouse. The park is managed by Bedford Borough Council.
- Site of Newnham Priory · Historic
archaeological site in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
- Statue of John Bunyan · Historic
A bronze statue of John Bunyan stands on St Peter's Green, Bedford, England. The statue was sculpted by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, it was erected in 1874, and unveiled on 10 June of that year. The statue was commissioned by the Ninth Duke of Bedford and presented by him to Bedford town.
- The Cecil Higgins Museum · Culture
museum in Bedford, England, UK
- Art Centre and Gallery · Landmark
- Aspects Leisure Park · Attraction
- BMX jumps & skills track · Attraction
- Etienne Stott Kayak Slalom Arena · Attraction
- John Bunyan museum · Museum
Collection of artifacts and information related to the life of John Bunyan, 17th Centrury Puritan preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress, who was imprisoned for his beliefs. Tu-Sa 11 Saturdays only November, January, and early February, 11am to 4pm
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