Bedfordshire
Properties and events in Bedfordshire
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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 - Displays of Churches history. Guided Tours.
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
A rare opportunity to see inside one of Bedfordshire’s premier landmarks and places of worship. Rich in history and architectural splendour.
Bedford Geological Society Presentation at St James Parish Church
An explanation of how our area evolved geologically over the last 170 million years, the influence that this has had on today's landscape and why it is such an important part of our local heritage, including St James unique “green" Greensand.
Cainhoe Castle
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 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.
Design and Weave a Colourful Heart
Get your nimble fingers ready and put on your creative cap to design and weave a colourful heart using traditional techniques. Feed colourful ribbons through slots bringing it over and under to create a woven effect.
Houghton Regis Heritage Day at Houghton Hall Park
Join us to celebrate and experience Houghton Regis' past.
Jordans Mill 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.
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
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.
Middle Row Markets
Middle Row Markets open from 0930 am to 1530 offering local crafts and foods. Free activities all day and the base for directions and maps to all town centre Heritage Open Day events
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Open Days
An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.
St James Parish Church Open Day + Bike n Hike + Ride n Stride
Our beautiful medieval church will be open for visitors - uniquely built of greensand that is still GREEN – plus the Elizabethan marble tomb of John Thompson and his wife with their effigies – rare in a parish church.
St John the Baptist Church, Cockayne Hatley
Visit this delightful medieval church in a quiet rural setting with remarkable Baroque Belgian woodwork installed in the 19th century.