Tulips

Flowers that connect Bedford communities

Looking to add a touch of elegance to life in Bedford? The town, with its bustling Bedford High Street and serene River Great Ouse, is a hub of community activity and local pride...

Letters: “Well done, Parks department”

Just sensational is how I would describe the tulip display along the Embankment. Beautifully designed, the mass of colour was a joy to behold. Well done parks dept...

Community groups urged to apply early for Council’s annual tulip bulb giveaway

Once again, Bedford Borough Council is preparing its annual giveaway of the tulip bulbs used in this year's spring display, and community groups are advised to apply early...

40,000 tulips burst into bloom in Bedford

The annual Spring spectacle along Bedford's Embankment has burst into life, with over 40,000 tulips taking centre stage. The bulbs were planted in the autumn along with bedding plants...

Bedford Embankment’s tulip bulbs up for grabs for community groups

Once again, Bedford Borough Council is giving away the Embankment's Spring display tulip bulbs to the Borough's community groups. The annual 'great tulip bulb giveaway' usually...

Tulips to go as Embankment flowers are spread across the Borough

Local charities, community groups and schools have been given thousands of tulip bulbs that were part of displays along The Embankment in Bedford. With seasons changing and replanting...

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