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Street circus, opera and Bollywood dancers to perform at High Street festival

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...

Bedford’s Kite and Motoring Festival returns this June

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...

Bedford’s museums celebrate British Science Week with free family-friendly events

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...

Get your game on at Bedford’s first-ever Tabletop Expo

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...

Halloween Fright Nights are coming to Bedford Escape Rooms

Things are getting spooky on Bedford’s High Street this Halloween as Bedford Escape Rooms are running their famous Fright Nights. From Friday 29 – Sunday 31 October...

Bedford Creative Arts launch Airship Dreamers club for kids

Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) have launched the Airship Dreamers club to help local children explore Bedford’s Airship history. The club forms part of BCA’s Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity...

London Northwestern Railway relaunch ‘Symbol spot’ to teach kids life-long skills

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) have relaunched their popular ‘symbol spot’, encouraging families to get outdoors and learn together...

Oasis Beach Pool to reopen to the public but flumes to remain closed

After being closed for more than a year, Oasis Beach Pool will finally reopen to swimmers from tomorrow (Thursday). However, the unique flumes, wave machine and other water features won't be up and running...

World Book Day – our best reading recommendations for children of all ages

Bedford book blogger James Cross is passionate about getting children reading and sharing his love for books that might have slipped under the radar. Ahead of World Book Day tomorrow (Thursday)...

Quarry Theatre brings bubbles and magic into Bedfordian’s homes

This month, The Quarry Theatre is bringing some family-friendly fun to our screens, thanks to two streamed performances. On Saturday 20 February, magician Dave Alnwick...

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