From beautiful riverside walks to historic Victorian gardens and peaceful lakeside trails, Bedford has some wonderful green spaces to explore. Discover three of the best places to enjoy the great outdoors in Bedford. Bedford might be best known for its historic town centre, the River Great Ouse and its vibrant cultural heritage, but some of…

With a world-class theme park expected to attract 8.5 million visitors in its opening year, Bedford is preparing for a transformation that could reshape its tourism industry, town centre and wider regional economy. When Universal United Kingdom Resort opens in Bedfordshire, currently planned for 2031, it will bring something the area has never experienced before:…

Planning a holiday, business trip or visit to Bedford? If you’re wondering which airport is closest to Bedford, the good news is that the town is within easy reach of several major UK airports, offering flights across Europe and around the world. London Luton Airport is the nearest major passenger airport to Bedford, at approximately…

If you’re from Bedford, there’s a good chance you grew up thinking that “Chocolate Toothpaste” was a perfectly normal pudding. If you’re not from Bedford… you’re probably wondering why on earth we were eating toothpaste at lunchtime. 😂 Chocolate Toothpaste is a traditional Bedfordshire pudding — a pastry tart filled with a distinctive chocolate mixture,…

1. Get your business seen by more people Visit Bedford is designed to help people discover the best places to eat, drink, stay and visit across Bedford and the surrounding area. Adding your business gives you another opportunity to appear in front of people actively looking for somewhere to eat, stay or enjoy themselves —…

At Visit Bedford, our mission is simple: to help people discover everything that makes Bedford a fantastic place to live, work and visit. From independent cafés and restaurants to attractions, shops, hotels and local services, we’re building a comprehensive guide that showcases the very best our town has to offer. If you own or manage…