John Bunyan museum

Archbishop of Canterbury to preach in Bedford to celebrate 350th John Bunyan anniversary

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Dr Justin Welby will be preaching at Bunyan Meeting later this month to celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Bunyan...

Rainbow inspired lockdown art exhibition and children’s workshops open at John Bunyan Museum

An art exhibition showcasing ‘bright and bold’ paintings and collages conceived in the confines of lockdown and isolation, launches this week at the John Bunyan Museum. ‘Spectrum – Perspectives on...

John Bunyan Museum volunteer recognised for 25 years service with Silver Owl award

An 89-year-old volunteer at the John Bunyan Museum has been rewarded for over a quarter of a century of dedication to the role...

Celebrate British Science Week with dozens for free family-friendly events at BedPop Science Labs

To celebrate British Science Week, BedPop Science Labs return to Bedford on Saturday 7 March with a full day of dozens of free STEM activities...

John Bunyan Museum takes to Twitter to recognise their #museumhero

Throughout November, museums around the world have been taking to Twitter as part of the #Museum30 challenge, raising the profile of their institutions...

BedPop Fun Palaces return for a weekend of free art, culture and science

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, four BedPop Fun Palaces will be popping up for a free weekend of arts, culture and science in Bedford’s town centre &...

Try something new in Bedford Park this weekend with Have a go with Harpur

If you've ever wanted to try Zorbing or a terminator turmoil assault course, or maybe even just want to find out what on earth they are, then you've got your chance this weekend in Bedford...

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