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Discover the Best of Bedford
Love Bedford is your comprehensive guide to everything unique in Bedford town centre. It’s a vibrant showcase of businesses, exclusive offers, exciting events, culture and heritage, the latest news and everything that makes this town truly special. Love Bedford also contains a directory for essential services, how to get here and where to stay. What’s more, you can sign up to receive our regular e-newsletters with offers, discounts and up-to-date news about town!
BedfordBID Ballot 2024
On 17th October 2024, a ballot will be held proposing the renewal of the Bedford Business improvement District (BID) for a further 5 years.
Halloween 2024
We’re excited to announce the return of the Love Bedford Spook-tacular Halloween Trail taking place over the October Half Term, between October 26 and November 3. There is also a host of activities for all to enjoy – you’ll have a wicked time!
4 Hours Free Parking Every Day
Up to 4 hours free car parking at Allhallows Multi-Storey Car Park and NEW! for Autumn and Winter 2024, you can park for 4hrs FREE at Lurke Street Car Park from Monday – Saturday. There’s also FREE parking in all town centre muti-storey car parks on a Sunday.
Comedy in Bedford
Bedford is a comedy hub, attracting a range of brilliant comedians, from up-and-coming to those more well established. Heading our way over the next few months Rich Hall, Harry Hill, Al Murray, Dara O’Briain and Josh Widecombe will all be performing live at Bedford Corn Exchange! So keep an eye on our Events page to make sure those laughs keep coming!
Christmas is Coming
We know that Summer is still not quite over but you might have noticed that Christmas is on the way – or at least have seen Festive bookings are open! So we’re busy gathering all the information you’ll need to make sure you don’t miss out. Keep an eye out right here, where we’ll provide a range of options for your Christmas meal, party or event!
Enjoy £2* Single Journey Bus Fares
The National Bus Fair Cap continues! Take a single journey on Stagecoach bus journeys for just £2*. Buy your £2 single ticket on the Stagecoach Bus App, or on the bus using cash, contactless or Apple/Google Pay
*Exclusions and variations apply. Please check the Stagecoach website for dates and further information.
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Vouchers
Our vouchers are redeemable at over 250 Town Centre Businesses.
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Shopping
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Bedford is rich with independent businesses for you to discover.
Pizza in Bedford
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Food & Drink
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History & Museums
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Accommodation & Hotels
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Pancakes in Bedford
Discover the best pancakes in Bedford.
Estate Agents in Bedford
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Offers & Discounts
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What’s On
All EventsThe BedfordBID
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.