Bedford
Properties and events in Bedford
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Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt
Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt was built by Thomas Bruce, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana.
All Saints Church
We have trained volunteer guides to carry out tours of the church and tower. Display panels in a designated heritage zone. The tower will be open and viewing from the roof will be allowed; weather permitting and risk assessed.
Cainhoe Castle Heritage Open Day
Join us for a day of historical discovery at Cainhoe Castle at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve. Discover what life was like in a Norman castle and medieval manor house.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Cranfield (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Cranwell (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Kempston Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Kempston Cemetery
Foster Hill Road Cemetery, burial records and guided tree walk
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
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
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
Visit this delightful medieval church in a quiet rural setting with remarkable Flemish woodwork installed in the 19th century.
Willington Dovecote & Stables
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, Bedfordshire's iconic Georgian town, which rose like a phoenix from the ashes of a devasting fire in 1724