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Summer in Bedford: making a splash at Box End Park

If you're looking for a family-friendly summer holiday activity that combines fresh air, beautiful countryside and plenty of opportunities to get soaked, then Box End Park should...

Stewartby centenary event to celebrate brickwork history and highlight Universal UK Resort future

Stewartby turns 100 next month. The village is hosting a free community celebration at the Dave Law Sports Ground to mark its historic brickmaking roots while highlighting plans for the...

‘Monster’ treasure hunt hits town centre in collaboration with We Are Bedford

A weekly treasure hunt, with clues released on the We Are Bedford Facebook group, is launching this Saturday (23 May) to celebrate the release of a new children's book...

Giveaway: Win four tickets to the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Tales of Winnie the Pooh concert

This half term, the Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing one of the most beloved of all children's books to life, with a family concert inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh. Enter the Hundred Acre Wood...

Bedford Borough’s quacky tradition returns as Duck Dash turns 30

The 30th annual Eileen Wade Primary School Duck Dash will take place in Upper Dean on Saturday, 21 March 2026, with 1,700 ducks racing down the village brook followed by a family fete...

Rockets, rides and rugby: Bedford Blues fireworks and funfair returns

Bedford Blues Fireworks Display and Funfair returns to Goldington Road this weekend with two dazzling displays, live music, food, funfair rides and VIP hospitality. Tickets online only...

Hometown tourist: Holiday fun for kids in Bedford this summer

This summer, look no further than Bedford town centre for some great family fun and even feel the sand beneath your feet at a beach in Silver Square. The John Bunyan Museum, Bedford...

Interactive adventure trail for families launches in Bedford this summer

The team behind Cardboard Clues are launching a new interactive game this summer, following the success of their project in the Higgins Bedford. Riverside Ramble takes you...

Landmark mini golf – 12-hole tour around the Borough

Now that Spring has sprung, it’s the perfect time to get friends and family together to enjoy Bedford’s great outdoors - and what better way than a round of mini golf alongside the beautiful River Great Ouse?...

Printmaking at the Higgins this May half term

Four local artists are hosting children's printmaking workshops at the Higgins Bedford during May half term, inspired by the museum's forthcoming exhibition. Katie Allen, Paige Denham, Lisa Tilley, and Anne-Marie Abbate will run the Print It...

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