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The Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities

The Higgins Bedford

800 years ago, Bedford Castle was under siege. Head to The Higgins Bedford and join in with a variety of castle-themed fun and creative activities for the family and discover the story.

Come and join in with making your own decorative wall hanging with felt and wool. Workshops last an hour and are suitable for ages 5 to 12.

Times

11.15am, 12.45 and 2.15pm

Places available: 15 per workshop

Price £3.30


Tickets to be booked online, accompanying adults do not need to book a place.
Use code HIGGINS30 to remove transaction fee.
Tickets are limited to 2 per booking (so that a wide range of families can attend).

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800 years ago, Bedford Castle was under siege. Join in with a variety of castle-themed fun and creative activities. Today you can make your own decorative wall hanging with felt and wool.

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The Higgins Bedford

The Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities

800 years ago, Bedford Castle was under siege. Head to The Higgins Bedford and join in with a variety of castle-themed fun and creative activities for the family and discover the story. Today you can come and make your own decorative wall hanging with felt and wool.

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At The Higgins Bedford until 8th September you can view The Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition, featuring artwork created by pupils aged 4 to 18 from 40 schools from across the Borough.

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At The Higgins Bedford until 8th September you can view The Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition, featuring artwork created by pupils aged 4 to 18 from 40 schools from across the Borough.

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At The Higgins Bedford until 8th September you can view The Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition, featuring artwork created by pupils aged 4 to 18 from 40 schools from across the Borough.

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