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Love Bedford is your essential guide to everything unique in our town. It’s a vibrant showcase of businesses, exclusive offers, exciting events, the latest news and everything that makes this town truly special.
Love Bedford Easter Trail 29th March – 7th April
Hop to it! Our Easter Trail begins on Good Friday and continues all week until the following Sunday. Discover some new places in town whilst you hunt the eggs in the shop windows. Children can enjoy and ice cream treat when handing in their completed map!
World Book Day – Exchange your book tokens in town.
Come into town and redeem your children’s book tokens before they expire on March 31st. WH Smith, The Works and Waterstones have the celebratory £1 books.
4 Hours Free Parking Everyday
Up to 4 hours at Allhallows – extended until 31st March 2024. Up to 2 hours every Saturday in all Council town centre single and multi-storey car parks. All day every Sunday in Council-owned town centre car parks.
John Bunyan Museum is now open
With a new and improved foyer and beautiful gift shop, the John Bunyan Museum and Library is ready to tell the story of Bedford’s famous preacher.
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All EventsWelcome to Bedford
Located on the banks of the Great River Ouse, Bedford is a thriving market town full of history and a melting pot of cultures.
Alongside the historic landmarks, museums, theatres, festivals and entertainment, you’ll find a goldmine of independent businesses, including cafés and restaurants, bookstores, fashion, food stores, and galleries.
Bedford is known as the Town of Markets and continues to feature a range of markets throughout the month with new stall holders making regular visits.
BedfordBID is proud to showcase Bedford town centre and hope you’ll enjoy a visit, discovering that, like us, you Love Bedford too!