About Bedford- Centrally located between London, Oxford and Cambridge, Bedford is a lively cosmopolitan town with a rich heritage, celebrated in a programme of events and festivals throughout the year. Renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country, enjoy panoramic views of the River Great Ouse from the restored Castle Mound; all that remains of Bedford castle, which was destroyed in the siege of 1224.
Shopping - The compact, pedestrianised shopping centre has more than 300 shops including department stores, major chains and smaller niche retailers, shopping mall, arcades and open air markets.
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Spend a day, weekend or longer in this fascinating market town and you will always have plenty to occupy and entertain you.
Things to do and Tourst Information- In the heart of town close to the Castle Mound, there are the John Bunyan Museum, Bedford Museum, Eagle Gallery, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and the BCA Gallery make up Bedford’s Cultural Quarter. With a wealth of parks and green open spaces adorning the town and lining its urban riverscape, you can enjoy a little ‘messing about on the water’ at Longholme Boating Lake or some serious water sports at Priory Country Park.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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