The excitement is building as we near the beginning of the school holidays. BedfordBID/Love Bedford is delighted to shine a spotlight on all of the children’s Christmas activities in the town centre taking place over this fun, festive weekend, with many of the activities FREE! of charge or offered with a discount. It’s a really great opportunity to do a spot of Christmas shopping and enjoy some fun-time with the children too! Let’s go!
Glitter Arty Face Painting in the Howard Centre
BedfordBID/Love Bedford proudly present face painting by the wonderfully talented Glitter-Arty Face Painters. This hugely respected company will offer children of all ages beautiful, painted faces with a cheery Christmas theme FREE of charge. Glitter-Arty will be located near to TK Maxx from 10.30am–3.30pm. No booking required, just turn up!
Take a selfie with the Christmas Tree in Harpur Square
Take a selfie in Harpur Square! The Bedford Town Centre Christmas tree is lit up beautifully with pretty lights and decorations. This year’s tree has space inside it to stand together and take a family photo!
The stunning lights on Harpur Suite building light up the steps in front. This is a great place to schedule a photo with a large group.
Free Balloon Art in The Arcade
Head over to The Arcade on Sunday where BedfordBID/Love Bedford are proud to present spectacular balloon artists Epicxtras who will make children their very own special balloon FREE! of charge. Cute dogs, swashbuckling swords, silly hats, tiny teddy bears, we can’t wait to see everyone’s unique balloons.
Our modellers will be inside The Arcade from from 10.30am-3.30pm on Sunday.
Take a selfie at the Love Bedford Christmas Wreath
The Love Bedford Christmas Wreath is waiting for you to take a selfie! This year’s wreath has a seat inside and is decorated with fairy lights. It’s the perfect spot to take a photo for the family album or to pop on your phone’s home screen. Can you spot our naughty Elf perching on the top?
Have fun on FREE Fairground rides
Bedford Borough Council have provided four fantastic children’s fairground rides for children to ride on FREE of charge. Look out for the jets, bungee, dodgem cars and the toy set carousel.
Nativity Service at Bunyan Meeting
Bunyan Meeting will be holding a nativity service at 9.30am. Please contact Bunyan Meeting for further information.
Bunyan Meeting
The Bunyan Meeting Church makes up part of the popular Bunyan Museum, Library and the Basement at Bunyan Gallery. A warm and welcoming Christian church with a strong musical tradition and Bible-based preaching.
View BusinessHave some fun at Putt Putt Noodle Mini Golf
Everyone in the family will enjoy a round of mini golf and the cocktails and food are really lovely too. A great way to entertain the whole family! You can find them in the Harpur Centre basement. (Not free)
Putt Putt Noodle
What is Putt Putt Noodle? Located in Harpur Shopping Centre, a place packed full of adventure, culture and fun for…
View BusinessVisit Santa in the Harpur Centre Grotto
Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s so excited to meet all of the good boys and girls of Bedford in his Grotto from 10am to 5pm on Saturday. He’ll also be there on Sunday from 10am to 3pm. And… he’s back from Thursday 19th until Christmas Eve.
Children can meet Santa and receive a special gift on entry, as well as capturing the special moment with a photo from Event-Photos. There’s no need to pre-book, just turn up! Grotto prices start from £4 per child. Use code BL1 for 20% discount.
Fab films for kids at Vue Cinema
Vue Cinema has some fantastic films on this weekend. Look out for Wicked!, Paddington in Peru and the wonderful Moana 2.
