The Higgins, formerly known as Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum, will feature new displays, temporary exhibitions and extensive learning and events programmes. A new, single entrance foyer will lead through to redeveloped galleries, larg...
Set on the River Great Ouse, Bromham Mill is a 17th century restored Watermill. Flour milling and baking take place regularly, along with lots of other craft and countryside activities. Two galleries show contemporary art and craftwork including ...
The Alternative Sanctuary is a non-profit making organisation, which cares for abandoned and unwanted animals. They stay here for life, so why not come and see them. History of Doone Brae Farm The Alternative Sanctuary started on a very sma...
Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations. Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are desi...
The Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park is a great place for adults and children alike. Just minutes from Junction 13 of the M1, the park covers 250 hectares (over 600 acres) with lakes, wetlands, meadows and new woodlands. There are 8km of s...
The Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity that works for a better future for all aspects of wildlife in our area. Bringing people together to take action for wildlife is the Trust’s mission. We manage 129 nature reserves across the three coun...
Gransden and Waresley Woods are adjoining ancient oak-ash woods. The Wildlife Trust has purchased the reserve in sections since 1976 and now owns all but one area in the north. The woods are home to many breeding birds. In summer the rides and ...
Harrold-Odell Country Park is an area of north Bedfordshire's beautiful countryside for you to explore. Set in 144 acres, the Park's main features are two picturesque lakes, which along with river meadows, woodland and tranquil banks of the Great Ous...
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher. Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times. On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunya...
Inside the centre visitors can find displays and information about the countryside sites in and around Luton that are cared for by the Nature Conservation Service. There are permanent displays and temporary exhibitions relating to the natural hist...
Constructed around a central post so that it can be turned to face into the wind, this impressive postmill was built in the 18th century and is the only complete windmill left in the county. Restored 200 year old postmill overlooking Stevington Villa...
Luton's Stockwood Park Museum has undergone a £6m transformation thanks to a £3.7m cash injection from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), along with the recent award of £1.2m objective 2 European funding and funding from other generous external supp...
One of the highest points in Bedfordshire, with views of Sharpenhoe Clappers, this Country Park is a picturesque mixture of beech and ash woodland and steeply wooded coombes. Managed in partnership with the National Trust, it is also a Site of Sp...
Wardown Park Museum is situated in a beautiful landscaped park around one and a half miles north from the centre of Luton. Discover displays, objects and old photographs about the history of Luton and its people as well as activities, events and ...
Trees and hedges planted in the form of a medieval cathedral.
Created following the First World War in 'faith, hope and reconciliation', the Tree Cathedral covers a tranquil 3.82 hectares (9
Distinctive 16th-century stables and stone dovecote. The dovecote is lined internally with nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons. The buildings are the remains of a historic manorial complex, and include stones probably taken from local priories dur...
Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still the family home of The Marquess of Tavistock, the Duke of Bedford's eldest son, his wife and their three sons. Successive...
Woburn Safari Park is a safari park located in Woburn, Bedfordshire, England. Visitors to the park can drive through the large animal exhibits, which contain species such as White Rhino, Elephants, Tigers and Black Bears. It is part of the estates of...
Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse. It is managed, for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors, by Bedford Boro...
Wild Britain is currently closed. Please call to confirm to avoid disappointment. You'll discover one wild day out at Wild Britain (formerly Bedford Butterfly Park). Starting your visit in the tropical jungle, become a Safari Spotter and earn ...
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