Bedford

Properties and events in Bedford

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Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt

St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt was built by Thomas Bruce, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Cranfield (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard

Court Road, Sandgate, Fulford, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Cranwell (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard.

Foster Hill Road Cemetery, burial records and guided tree walk

The Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7TD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Bedford’s first municipal cemetery opened in 1855. Both the gatehouse and chapels were designed in the Gothic revival style. Every type of headstone design popular in the Victorian period can be found in the cemetery.

Foundations of Biggleswade

Biggleswade Market Place, Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the architectural story of Biggleswade, from historic landmarks to modern transformations. Discover how the town’s buildings have shaped its past, present, and exciting future. Join us for a glimpse into Biggleswade’s evolving landscape.

Jordans Mill Heritage Tour

Jordans Mill, Langford Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come along and explore Jordans Mill; a food heritage attraction with a lovingly restored historic water Mill, beautiful gardens, gift shop and Riverside Cafe. During a short tour, you'll discover how flour was once produced.

St John the Baptist Church, Cockayne Hatley

Cockayne Hatley Church, Cockayne Hatley, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this delightful medieval church in a quiet rural setting with remarkable Flemish woodwork installed in the 19th century.

Willington Dovecote & Stables

Dovecote, 28 Church Road, Willington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3QB
In person
Pre-booking not required

The stables and dovecote at Willington were built during the late 1530s as part of the new manorial complex commissioned by Lord of the Manor, John Gostwick. The dovecote is one of the largest and best-preserved 16th century dovecotes in England.

Woburn Heritage Centre, exhibition

Woburn Heritage Centre, Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Woburn, Bedfordshire's iconic Georgian town, which rose like a phoenix from the ashes of a devasting fire in 1724