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.

All Saints Church - Displays of Churches history. Guided Tours.

All Saints Church, High Street, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5BJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

All Saints Church Ridgmont Open Days

All Saints Church, High Street, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to see inside one of Bedfordshire’s premier landmarks and places of worship. Rich in history and architectural splendour.

Cainhoe Castle

Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve, Shefford Road, Beadlow, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TR
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Commonwealth War Graves Tour - Kempston Cemetery

Kempston Cemetery, Green End Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8RJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Kempston Cemetery is the final resting place of 28 casualties from the First World War and 36 from the Second. Join this tour to hear some of their stories and find out about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and its work today.

Houghton Regis Heritage Day at Houghton Hall Park

Houghton Hall Park, Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5FU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us to celebrate and experience Houghton Regis' past.

Jordans Mill 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.

Luton Hoo Walled Garden

The Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

To celebrate Heritage Open Day we will be opening the doors to the wonderful Walled Garden on a Friday. Visit our unique Capability Brown Designed Walled Garden and its historic service buildings, displays and garden buildings.