Celebrate Christmas & New Year in Bedford
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A Very Merry Bedford Christmas: Lights, Celebration and Cheer!
This Christmas, Love Bedford is highlighting a fantastic range of festive events taking place across the town.
Jump into the spirit of the festive season, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
If you still haven’t decided how to celebrate New Year, our events calendar below has some ideas to help you do it in style!
Find full details below why Christmas in Bedford will be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’!
Free Events in Bedford Town Centre
Bedford Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On
Saturday 22nd November
Kempston Light Switch On
Sunday 30th November
Bedford Music Service Harpur Square Christmas Gig
Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November
Small Business Saturday – Shop local
Saturday 6th December (All day)
Bedford Christmas Markets
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Bedford Flea, Affordable Art and Local Produce Market
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Bromham Mill Artisan Christmas Fair
Sunday 7th December
St Cuthbert’s Street Christmas Fair
Sunday 14th December
Things to do
Bedford Heights Christmas Market
Get into the festive spirit at the Bedford Heights Christmas Market, returning once again as a much-loved seasonal event.
Thursday 27th November
Victorian Christmas Fayre
This Christmas community event offers free entry and features over 40 indoor stalls, showcasing a wide range of handmade and locally crafted items.
Saturday 29th November
The Wishing Tree With Heart Radio
Help make a child’s Christmas with Heart Radio and the Harpur Centre.
Monday 17th November to Sunday 21st December
Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul’s Church
The St Paul’s Church Christmas Tree Festival returns this year for its Silver Jubilee – celebrating 25 years of festive cheer, community spirit, and musical joy.
Wednesday 3rd December to Sunday 7th December
Step Into Christmas
Get ready to embrace the magic of the season with Step Into Christmas, the most heart-warming festive show at the Bedford Corn Exchange
Sunday 7th December
Christmas Concert at St Paul’s Church
Professional chamber choir, CONTINUUM return to St Paul’s church to bring some festive cheer.
Wednesday 10th December
Christmas Mega Quiz at Brewpoint
Get ready for a festive night of fun at Brewpoint in Bedford with a Christmas Quiz and some holiday cheer.
Tuesday 16th December
A Christmas Carol Concert
The Bedford Music Club present Queen Victoria’s Consort in a concert of tunes, carols and readings from Dickens’ evergreen A Christmas Carol.
Friday 19th December
Essential Information
Help For People Sleeping Rough in Bedford
Christmas is a time to think about friends and family, and also to consider those who might be struggling.
Santa’s Grotto At The Harpur Centre
No Christmas is complete without visiting Santa with your list – make sure it’s not too long!!
Shopping at the Harpur Centre
For all your Christmas shopping needs, the Harpur Centre is a great place to start.
Parking in Bedford
Free parking in Queen Street car park for the first 2 hours on weekdays.
Free parking the first 2 hours every Saturday in all Council car parks and free all day on Sundays.
Church Services
Christmas is a time when attending a church service can make it complete.
St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Square
Getting to Bedford by bus
There are buses running into Bedford day and night, all week long. Check how these services may change during the festive season.