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Stories in the Gallery

Free Event – No need to book

Toby’s Tall Tales: Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery on a creative exploration of stories.

Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings and songs. Ideal for ages 1-5.

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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.

View Event
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.

View Event
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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