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Bedford River Festival

What’s on Bedford: 15 – 26 July 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Between 250,000 to 300,000 people descend on Bedford along the banks of the River Great Ouse for the Bedford River Festival

Leave the car behind: Plan your perfect Bedford River Festival weekend with our complete travel guide

The Bedford River Festival returns this weekend, bringing two days of spectacular river events and live entertainment. Here is our complete travel guide to make sure your journey runs smoothly...
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A radio branded with the Bedford Radio logo on a bench by the River Great Ouse and the suspension bridge in the background

Bedford Radio returns to FM for major summer festivals

Bedfordians can tune into local festival coverage on the FM dial this July as Bedford Radio secures a temporary broadcasting licence for the town's biggest summer events...
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What’s on Bedford: 8 – 19 July 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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The Bedford River Festival Main Stage in Russell Park. Image: Pad Presents

Monthly column: Why Bedford Borough’s events showcase the best of our community

For almost 50 years, the River Festival has been an iconic attraction that has been woven into the very fabric of our community – attracting visitors borough-wide and beyond it is...
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Volunteers clearing up Russell Park during the Bedford River Festival. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Keep Bedford tidy as River Festival weekend draws near

With the arrival of thousands of visitors to Bedford to take part in the River Festival this month, it's not surprising that litter and food waste are issues at such a popular event...
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Suzanne Cottle and Ethan at the Most Wuthering Heights Day in Folkstone in 2025. Image Suzanne Cotttle

Channel your inner Kate Bush and join in Bedford’s ‘Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’

The 2026 River Festival is fast approaching, and this year, there is something completely new to get involved in, especially if you are a Kate Bush fan. Bedfordian Suzanne Cottle...
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Kayaks on the River Great Ouse by the Butterfly Bridge during the River Festival Image Bedford Borough Council

Everything you need to know as Bedford River Festival returns next month

Bedford River Festival returns on 18 and 19 July with dragon boats, raft races, live music, classic cars, watersports and family entertainment. Thousands of people are expected to descend on...
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Aerial shot of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival over the River Great Ouse in June 2025

Monthly column: Summer of fun and safety  

Over the next few weeks, we should hopefully be enjoying some super Bedfordshire summer weather. We shall also be enjoying the World Cup and, next month, the Bedford River Festival... 
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Cllr Lucy Bywater Image Bedford Green Party

Monthly column: Don’t Lose the Ouse

In the recent heatwave, with the hottest temperature in May on record, some will have enjoyed time in their parks and gardens (perhaps seeking shade). But others might, like us Greens...
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