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Everything you need for a day in Bedford — how to get here, where to park, and what's happening while you're in town.

Getting here & parking

Itineraries

Built only from real listings with a public location, each a short hop from the last. We don't state opening hours or travel times here: check each listing, and use the walking directions for real routes.

Bedford in two hoursA short loop for a first look: a museum, a coffee and an independent shop. · 3 stops

  1. 1. Start at a museum

  2. Walking directions from stop 1 (opens in a new tab)

    2. Coffee break

  3. Walking directions from stop 2 (opens in a new tab)

    3. Browse a local shop

    Kasztelan

    Status
    Closed now
    Based
    Town Centre
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A day in BedfordTwo museums, lunch, a gallery or show venue and somewhere for the evening. · 5 stops

  1. 1. Morning museum

  2. Walking directions from stop 1 (opens in a new tab)

    2. Lunch

  3. Walking directions from stop 2 (opens in a new tab)

    3. Afternoon museum

  4. Walking directions from stop 3 (opens in a new tab)

    4. Gallery or show venue

  5. Walking directions from stop 4 (opens in a new tab)

    5. Evening drink

    The Castle

    Lite bites, Italian and Thai food

    Status
    Based
    Castle Quarter
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Shopping and independent businessesThree independent shops and a café to finish. · 4 stops

  1. 1. First shop

  2. 130 m in a straight line · Walking directions from stop 1 (opens in a new tab)

    2. Second shop

  3. Walking directions from stop 2 (opens in a new tab)

    3. Third shop

  4. Walking directions from stop 3 (opens in a new tab)

    4. Café

Food and drinkCoffee, a meal and a drink, close together. · 3 stops

  1. 1. Coffee

  2. Walking directions from stop 1 (opens in a new tab)

    2. Meal

  3. Walking directions from stop 2 (opens in a new tab)

    3. Drink

Coming when enough verified listings exist: Family day out, Riverside and heritage, Exploring Bedford Borough villages.

Town-centre car parks

Official charges, hours and height limits for Bedford Borough Council car parks. Saturdays: first 2 hours free. Sundays: free.

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Allhallows car park

Postcode
MK40 1LX
Hours
24 hours, all week
Payment
Cash and card
Max height
6'2"

Mon–Fri

  • 1 hr £1.60
  • 2 hrs £2.40
  • 3 hrs £3.70
  • 4 hrs £4.90
  • 5 hrs £5.60
  • Over 5 hrs £8.90
  • Overnight 6pm–8am £2.50

Saturday

  • Up to 2 hours free
  • 3 hrs £1.60
  • 4 hrs £2.40
  • 5 hrs £3.70
  • 6 hrs £4.90
  • 7 hrs £5.60
  • Over 7 hrs £8.90
  • Overnight 6pm–8am £2.50

Sunday

  • Free

Driving directionsCouncil page

  • Blue Badge holders park free in all council car parks (badge must be displayed).
  • Electric vehicle charging bays are available in council car parks.
  • You may still need to display a free pay-and-display ticket.

Source: Bedford Borough Council, checked Tue 13 Oct. Map pins are postcode centres, so they are approximate. Charges can change — check signs on arrival. We don't show live space availability.

What's on during your visit

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The Crucible

Wed

4

Sold out

Nov · 19:00 · Theatre & shows

The Crucible

The Place Theatre

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