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The festive season officially kicks off in Bedford and Kempston this weekend (25 and 26 November) when the new Christmas lights will be switched on in Harpur Square and at the Saxon Centre in Kempston...
Bedfordshire is home to an all-new light trail set within the stunning grounds of Wrest Park, English Heritage's 18th-century stately home near Cople. From 1 December to 1 January, visitors...
school children attending BookTastic 2022 react to a reading by one of the visiting authors
This weekend, the annual BookTastic Family Festival will return to Bedford, welcoming some of the biggest names in children’s literature to Bedford Academy's theatre to entertain and inspire young...
Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) has been working with digital artists to bring a new interactive game to Bedford's High Street, launching this Sunday (7 October). "The Vault" invites players to use their mobile phones...
A treasure hunt-style app will go live in Bedford Borough today to encourage friends and families to get out and about to explore their neighbourhood. Street Tag is free to download and points...
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A free app and website that showcases 50 fun activities for parents and carers in Bedford to do with their little ones celebrates its first birthday today. The app includes things to do...
On Saturday, 22 July six local acts - from circus to opera to Bollywood dancers - will take to the streets at iconic locations throughout the town centre to entertain locals and visitors alike from 11.30am...
school children attending BookTastic 2022 react to a reading by one of the visiting authors
Thanks to generous local businesses, children attending this year's BookTastic book festival in Bedford will each take a copy of their favourite book home for free. As the 2023...
Kite Festival
The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will be returning for its biggest event this June, with activities taking place in Russell Park, the Embankment, Mill Meadows and on the River Great Ouse...
Families can get hands-on with science at dozens of events, workshops and demonstrations in Bedford next month as part of British Science Week. The Higgins...
Bedford's first-ever Tabletop Expo is taking place this month, with something for everyone from seasoned veterans, regular role-play game (RPG) campaigners or someone...
Calling all bookworms from Bedford and beyond, BookTastic children’s book festival has announced the line-up for its big book weekend at the Place Theatre on 9 and 10 July. The two-day...