Located in the county of Bedfordshire, and just a 35-minute train journey from central London, Bedford is popular with business and leisure travellers alike. With a rich history and thriving arts scene, Bedford is home to a variety of museums, landmarks, and attractions to explore, including the restored Castle Mound, which is renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country. The town is also surrounded by quiet, unspoilt countryside. Bedford is conveniently close to Oxford and Cambridge, and has express services to London, Brighton, and the East Midlands.
SCP Recommends
Amici Bedford
27 St Peter's St, Bedford MK40 2PN
www.amici-restaurant.co.uk
Eatalia
72 High St, Bedford MK40 1NN
www.eatalia-bedford.co.uk
Bar
Auction Room Bar
1 Duke St, Bedford MK40 3HD
www.auctionroombar.co.uk
Pub
The Castle
17 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JA
www.castlebedford.co.uk
Theatre
The Quarry Theatre at St. Luke's
26 St Peters St, Bedford MK40 2NN
www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
Comedy
Castle Comedy Clubs (second Thursday of every month)
The Ent Shed, The Gordon Arms, 118 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QY
www.castlecomedy.co.uk
SCP Recommends
The Arcade
The Arcade, Bedford MK40 1NS
www.lovebedford.co.uk/towncentreguide/the-arcade.php
Indoor Shopping Centre
Harpur Centre
Horne Lane, Bedford MK40 1TJ
www.harpurcentre.co.uk
SCP Recommends
The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum
Castle Ln, Bedford MK40 3XD
www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
Priory Country Park
Barkers Ln, Bedford MK41 9DJ
www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/priory_country_park.aspx
Love Bedford
www.lovebedford.co.uk
Visit Bedford
www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/tourism_and_travel.aspx
Public Transport
www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk
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