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Archer’s Rest Café & Bistro is a relaxed, family-friendly café beside Great Denham Country Park, serving a range of café and bistro-style food and drinks. With indoor and outdoor seating, dog water bowls and a playground right next door, it’s a great stop for families, walkers and dog owners.

Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery is Wells & Co.'s state-of-the-art brewery, taproom and restaurant in Bedford, combining a working brewery with a vibrant social space serving freshly brewed beers, artisan food and locally roasted coffee.

Frosts Garden Centre in Willington is much more than a garden centre, offering beautiful plants, home and garden products, gifts, seasonal displays and a popular restaurant serving freshly prepared meals and cakes. With a well-stocked food market, family-friendly events throughout the year and plenty of inspiration for your home and garden, it's a great destination for shopping, relaxing or enjoying a day out.

M&S Foodhall Bedford is a great place to discover M&S favourites, healthy and nutrient-dense foods, and the viral “hidden gems” regularly showcased by M&S product development director Kathryn Turner on TikTok. It’s ideal for picking up a quick meal, British treats, picnic supplies or discovering something new.

Snozone at Xscape Milton Keynes is an indoor snow centre offering year-round skiing and snowboarding in a controlled, snow-covered environment. It caters for beginners through to experienced skiers and snowboarders, with lessons, open sessions and opportunities to develop skills on the slopes. Snozone is also a popular destination for families, groups and anyone looking for an active day out close to Bedford.

The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park in Marston Moretaine is a beautiful outdoor destination just a short drive from Bedford. The park features lakes, woodland, meadows and walking and cycling trails, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting. The Forest Centre also offers a café, visitor facilities and activities, making it a great day out for families, walkers and cyclists. It wins extra points for accessibility.

Towers Health & Racquets Club is a family-friendly health and fitness club in Bedford, offering a gym, swimming pool, sports facilities and a range of activities for all ages. With physiotherapy available on site, a café and family-focused facilities including childcare options, it is designed to make staying active convenient for the whole family. It’s a particularly good choice for parents looking for a club where fitness, swimming, relaxation and family time can all be combined under one roof.