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The Jewel in the Crown

Bedford Guided Walks begin again with a calendar of fun and informative tours. With a packed 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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Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition
The Higgins Bedford

Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition

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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The Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities
The Higgins Bedford

The Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities

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 Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities
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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The Siege of Bedford Castle Fun Activities
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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Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition
The Higgins Bedford

Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition

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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Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition
The Higgins Bedford

Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition

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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Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition
The Higgins Bedford

Harpur Trust Children’s Art Exhibition Competition

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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Bedford Guided Walks
The Higgins Bedford

Bedford Guided Walks

The Norman Conquest of Britain witnessed the introduction of castles to the landscape and a major castle in Bedford was built in the 12th century. Walk through the old castle grounds, see the mound on which it once stood and hear the story of the castle and its demise in the siege of 1224.

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