Central Bedfordshire

Properties and events in Central Bedfordshire

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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

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 Heritage Open Day

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.

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.

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.