Central Bedfordshire
Properties and events in Central Bedfordshire
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A Guided Tour of Grove House
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us to celebrate and experience Houghton Regis' past.
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
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
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
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
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
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
The Historic Church of St. Swithun's Sandy will be open to visitors.
The Ship Without Sails
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
The Tudor building in West Street - See the layout of a Tudor shop and the surprising source of the walls in the basement!