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The Jewel in the Crown with Bedford Guided Walks

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Bedford Guided Walks continues with their busy programme for 2024. Each walk lasts approximately two hours where you can learn about the characters and buildings which make up Bedford’s thousand year history.

The Jewel in the Crown talks about the construction of the Embankment and its surrounds along the ‘jewel’ that is River Great Ouse.

Other tours you can enjoy are:

  • The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle
  • Bedford in World War II
  • The Life and Times of John Bunyan
  • Tales of the Tower & Steeple

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New Year’s Stars
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New Year’s Stars

New Year’s Stars looks at Epiphany stars as a starting point before creating special stars of your own to celebrate the new year, new beginnings, thoughts and focus. Children will also get to choose from a collection of hidden words, all meaningful and special, to keep with their star as something to reflect on throughout 2025. Workshops will be held at 11.15am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm.

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New Year’s Stars
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New Year’s Stars

New Year’s Stars looks at Epiphany stars as a starting point before creating special stars of your own to celebrate the new year, new beginnings, thoughts and focus. Children will also get to choose from a collection of hidden words, all meaningful and special, to keep with their star as something to reflect on throughout 2025. Workshops will be held at 12.45pm and 2.15pm.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
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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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Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour
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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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Toby’s Tall Tales
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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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Portable Antiquities Scheme at The Higgins Bedford
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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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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

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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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

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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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

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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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

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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