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Mini golf back at Russell Park with a historical twist

Mini golf is back at Russell Park, Bedford with a newly refurbished course that has taken on a historical twist celebrating the Borough's iconic landmarks. The new 12-hole accessible mini golf course...

Bedford’s award-winning Eid Festival is back this summer

Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a festival at Addison Howard Park and the event has now become a summer staple in many Bedfordians’ calendars...

Oasis Beach Pool announces half-term launch party following £500,000 investment

The much-anticipated official opening of Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool will take place this half term with a Totally Tropical Beach Party. A steel band, limbo dancers, competitions and a mocktail 'Tiki Bar' will...

Russell Park mini golf course ‘putts’ local history in the spotlight

Bedford Borough Council has announced work to enhance the mini golf course in Russell Park, meaning it will be more accessible to families throughout the year. In association with the owners of the...

By royal appointment: Bedford Christmas Tree Festival in pictures

The community groups, schools, businesses and volunteer organisations taking part in this year's Bedford Christmas Tree Festival have once again risen to the right royal creative challenge...

Your essential guide to festive fun in Bedford this Christmas

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...

Win tickets to this year’s Christmas light trail at Wrest Park

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...

BCA unveils virtual ‘escape room’ on Bedford High Street

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...

Grab your phone and your family and get active with Street Tag treasure hunt

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...

App helping Bedford families find things to do turns one today

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...

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