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Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour

Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour

Until 13th October 2024, the biggest names in British art, illustration, ceramics and textiles come together in this eclectic exhibition at The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in celebration of the work of designer Edward Bawden. Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me.

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A Coldplay Candlelight Experience

A Coldplay Candlelight Experience

Lumos Live brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We’ve partnered with spectacular locations & churches across…

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Toby’s Tall Tales

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Healthy Start Kids’ Club

Healthy Start Kids’ Club

Harpur Centre’s much loved Kid’s Club is kicking off the year with a healthy start event on Saturday 25th January,…

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Bedford’s Got Talent – Open Mic Night

Bedford’s Got Talent – Open Mic Night

Discover Bedford’s brightest stars and hidden gems at Bedford’s Got Talent – Open Mic Night, a unique evening celebrating creativity and the arts. From thought-provoking spoken word to heartfelt poetry, captivating music, and laugh-out-loud comedy, this event promises something for everyone.

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Portable Antiquities Scheme at The Higgins Bedford

Portable Antiquities Scheme at The Higgins Bedford

Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting? Would you like to find out more about them? Matt Fittock, the Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme run by the British Museum can help at this FREE event.

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Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (WARNING: it’s cluttered in there!).

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Castle Comedy Valentine’s Special

Castle Comedy Valentine’s Special

VALENTINE COMEDY SPECIAL A night full of laughter on the most romantic day of the year! CALLY BEATON – She is…

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Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom. Performances at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

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Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom. Performances at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

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Toby’s Tall Tales

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom. Performances at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course – the star of the show! – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course – the star of the show! – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course – the star of the show! – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course – the star of the show! – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed Byrne at The Quarry Theatre as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him

Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him

The Quarry Theatre presents comedian, Matt Bragg. Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod’s fashion sense, Matt is taking his debut show on tour.

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Toby’s Tall Tales

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Dara O’Briain: Re:Creation

Dara O’Briain: Re:Creation

After the huge international success of his last tour, ‘So, Where Were We?’, Dara’s new show ‘Re:Creation’ sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. For one night only on April 9, 2025!

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Bedford Independent Film Festival

Bedford Independent Film Festival

Join us for a weekend celebrating the best of independent cinema! This year’s programme is designed for filmmakers, cast and…

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Bedford Independent Film Festival

Bedford Independent Film Festival

Join us for a weekend celebrating the best of independent cinema! This year’s programme is designed for filmmakers, cast and…

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Bedford Independent Film Festival

Bedford Independent Film Festival

Join us for a weekend celebrating the best of independent cinema! This year’s programme is designed for filmmakers, cast and…

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swan hotel and thermal spa and Bedford river and town bridge
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In 2005 BedfordBID was one of the first Business Improvement Districts in the UK and, thus, one of the first to see the benefits of bringing businesses together and pooling money to improve the town centre.

BedfordBID seeks to make Bedford a cleaner, safer place to be for both residents and visitors. To help our town centre thrive, and to provide a high quality visitor experience. To create a vibrant place to live, work, study and to do business.

BedfordBID’s marketing arm, Love Bedford, delivers and supports events to help put Bedford on the map and to showcase the town centre. These include Christmas events, Easter and Halloween Trails, sponsorship of Bedford River Festival, and regular social media. Along with involvement in cultural and heritage initiatives, such as High Street regeneration, BedfordBID also works to support exhibitions, tours and walks.

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