Bedford Old Arcade

End of an era as Boutique Planet bids farewell to Bedford’s Old Arcade

One of Bedford's best-loved shops will be closing its doors for the final time next month, as Boutique Planet ceases trading after more than three decades in Bedford town centre...

Sustainable and ‘slow fashion’ store opens in Bedford’s Edwardian Arcade

This Saturday (7 September), a unique creative space is opening in Bedford, launched by jewellery designer/maker, Lorna Henderson. Alongside Emma Talbot of Clemency Jude, Lorna will be opening the doors of Lavender Moss...

Finger lickin’ creation by Bedford bakery gets the thumbs up

A bakery in Bedford has created a finger lickin’ life size chicken bucket cake, complete with sides and a drink, as a birthday treat for one lucky...

Tolchard’s is now open for business in Bedford

The latest business to open its doors in the Old Arcade might seem familiar to some, as it's owned by the former managers of one of the town's oldest...

Bedford’s Old Arcade ‘almost full’ after three new shops are set to open

There is just one empty unit remaining in Bedford's Old Arcade as three unique new independent shops are opening there in the next two weeks.

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