Priory Country Park

Original Culture Festival returns to Priory Country Park with a full day of family-friendly fun

Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Original Culture Festival will be bringing the party to town this month, with an added special family day so that everyone can enjoy the vibes...

Dedicated volunteer teams help secure national awards for Bedford parks

Seven parks and nature reserves across Bedford Borough have retained their Green Flag status during Love Parks Week, highlighting the work of local volunteer teams and council officers...

Increased operating costs and fly-tipping signal removal of textile recycling banks in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council has announced it will be removing five textile recycling banks in response to changes in the sector and challenges to keep sites clean and well-managed...

Locals challenge timing of Bedford traveller site planning consultation

Frustrations have been voiced over a public consultation period for a proposed gypsy and traveller site in Bedford coinciding with the peak summer holiday season. An application has been submitted...

The Romans beneath Bedford: What new discoveries are revealing about our past

From new archaeological finds emerging during major development work to rediscovered luxury villas with heated flooring, Bedfordshire’s ancient past is once again coming into focus...

Bedford Original Culture Festival returns for day two with sunshine, music and family fun at Priory Park

Bedford's Original Culture Festival burst back into life this weekend, with crowds descending on Priory Park yesterday (Saturday) for a celebration of music, dance and community spirit...

The countdown is on to this year’s Original Culture Festival

There are just three weeks until the Original Culture Festival returns for its fourth edition, bringing music, unity and culture to Priory Country Park. On Saturday, 16, and Sunday, 17 August...

Exploring Bedford’s best walking and cycling routes

History buffs and culture vultures alike always fall for Bedford, a quintessential English town where the past meets the present in perfect harmony. Imagine a place where cyclists can...

Breaking news: Police close Priory Country Park with emergency services on the scene

Parts of Bedford’s Priory Country Park has been closed off by Bedfordshire Police. Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue and East Anglia Ambulance are also on the scene. We have contacted Bedfordshire...

Original Culture Festival returns to Priory Country Park this August

Back for its third year, early bird tickets are now on sale for this summer's Original Culture Festival at Priory Country Park. The annual celebration of garage, reggae, dancehall, house, grime...

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