28 August 2026

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Exhibition of lockdown photography project opens at The Place Theatre

An exhibition of work by a photographer taken during her daily permitted hourly exercise will open at the Place Theatre on Bradgate Road next week. Between 24 March and 13 May 2020, Bedford-based...

Ferris wheel and real ice rink among Bedford’s Winter Wonderland attractions

The biggest real ice rink in the county and a 36m high Ferris wheel are just two of the attractions at Bedford's WinterWonderdland, due to open on Saturday, 25 November. The festive event is currently being...

Bedford performers invited to help spread Christmas cheer

Bedford Borough Council is inviting artists, performers, and storytellers to share the magic of the Christmas season and spread festive cheer across our community. A space in the...

Interview: Terry Farley talks Boys Own, Balearic and 90s NYC

DJ, producer, remixer and acid house trailblazer, Terry Farley is heading to Herd on St Cuthbert's Street later this month (Saturday, 24 November) for what is bound to be a very special night...

Skeptics in the Pub welcomes town planner to share MK vision and sense around 15-minute-cities

The latest season of talks from the Skeptics in the Pub kicks off next Thursday (26 September) with a fascinating look at town and city planning with world-renowned architectural and planning...

POP Bedford comes to life on Midland Road

If you've been along Midland Road in the last few days, you'll have already seen the changes beginning to take place in number five. The former Virgin Media building was...

Series of events in Bedford to mark 75 years of Windrush cultural legacy

A Bedford-based charity dedicated to the legacy of Windrush descendants and the contribution of Caribbean migrants to the cultural diversity of Bedford has announced a series of free events to mark National Windrush Day...

Fiver Fest returns with offers galore until 24 June

Totally Locally's Fiver Fest is back in Bedford - once again serving up some great £5 offers and giving us all a great excuse to visit our favourite shops - and discover new ones. The event is a national celebration...

Live music, food, drink and fun at St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

As part of the weekend's Coronation celebrations, the independent businesses on St Cuthbert's Street will be welcoming visitors on Sunday to their very own street party. The St Cuthbert's Street Festival...

Opinion: What are your top tips for a ‘hometown tourist’?

This week I was asked to contribute to an East Anglia tourist guide, highlighting must-see events taking place in Bedford throughout the year. It was an opportunity...

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