Central Bedfordshire

Properties and events in Central Bedfordshire

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A Guided Tour of Grove House

Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days by opening up some of its most historic buildings. Explore Grove House, one of Dunstable’s most historic buildings on a guided tour - you might even encounter one of its past residents.

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

High Street, Houghton Regis, All Saints Church, Dunstable, 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.

Cainhoe Castle

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.

Design a Roman Mosaic Tile

Sandy Library, Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Saturday 13 September at 10.00 am children will be welcomed to Sandy Library to design and make a Roman tile to take home.

Dunstable Middle Row Market

25 Ashton Square, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days at the Middle Row Market on Ashton Square in Dunstable on Saturday 13 September from 0930 to 1530 with its fantastic Middle Row Markets.

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.

Houghton Regis Heritage Day at 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.

Luton Hoo Walled Garden

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

Visit the Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate, designed by Capability Brown in the 1760’s for the 3rd Earl of Bute. The Garden has changed and evolved under owners and management over the years and is now the focus of a dynamic volunteer project.

Priory Church

The Priory Church of St Peter, 25 Ashton Square, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dunstable Town Council will be celebrating Heritage Open Days by opening up some of its most historic buildings. Priory Church will have historical information displayed around the church using our new technology.

Sandy Mosaic Heritage Trail

13 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Why not join the Sandy Wellbeing Walkers on Wednesday 17 September at 10.00 am to explore Sandy's heritage by visiting each of the mosaics situated around the town.

St Charalambos Greek Orthodox Church Open Day

Lower Harpenden Road, East Hyde, Luton, Hertfordshire, LU2 9QS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

We once again open our doors for everyone to come and see our beautiful church, a former Anglican Church built in 1841, and now the sole Greek Orthodox Church in Bedfordshire.

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.

St Swithun's Church Open Day

St Swithun's Sandy, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Historic Church of St. Swithun's Sandy will be open to visitors.

The Ship Without Sails

Sea Cadets Dunstable The Old Mill, West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1N
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the story of Dunstable Windmill and the Sea Cadets this HODs. Throughout the day, there will be continuous tours, talks, and information.

The Tudor building in West Street Robinsons Estate agency

20 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SX
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Tudor building in West Street - See the layout of a Tudor shop and the surprising source of the walls in the basement!