Outdoor & Nature

Discover the best outdoor and nature experiences in Bedford and the surrounding area. Explore parks, farms, countryside and places to enjoy walking, fishing and horse riding, and find opportunities to get outdoors, enjoy nature and make the most of Bedfordshire’s beautiful landscapes.

18 places to explore

18 places found
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Animal Edge

Animal Edge

Animal Edge offers a private, pre-booked farm experience where visitors can enjoy close encounters with a variety of friendly animals in a relaxed setting. With hands-on experiences and small group visits, it provides a personalised day out for families, animal lovers and special occasions.
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bedford park

Bedford Park

Bedford Park is Bedford's largest urban park, offering open green spaces, formal gardens, sports facilities and children's play areas. Popular for walking, running and community events, the Victorian park also features a café, ornamental ponds and seasonal floral displays.
Active Café Dog Friendly Free Entry Ideal on a Sunny Day Nature Outdoor Sport & Exercise Walking
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box end park

Box End Park

Box End Park is an outdoor leisure destination near Bedford centred around a series of lakes. Visitors can enjoy watersports including cable wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and open water swimming, as well as a café, accommodation and activities for all ages throughout the year.
Dog Friendly Free Parking Outdoor Parking Picnic Area Toilets
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Hamerton Zoo Park

Hamerton Zoo Park

Hamerton Zoo Park is a family-friendly wildlife park near Huntingdon, home to hundreds of animals from around the world, including many rare and endangered species. The zoo also features indoor and outdoor play areas, making it a popular day out for families.
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Harrold-Odell Country Park

Harrold-Odell Country Park is a popular nature reserve on the banks of the River Great Ouse, offering lakes, woodland and riverside walks. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, fishing, a children's play area, picnic spots and a café, making it a great destination for a relaxing day outdoors.
Café Dog Friendly Free Entry Free Parking Nature Outdoor Picnic Area Play Area Suitable for Toddlers Walking
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Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre

Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre

Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre is a family attraction near Bedford combining a working farm with one of the UK's largest bird of prey collections. Visitors can enjoy flying displays, animal encounters, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, and seasonal events throughout t
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Johnsons Zoo

Johnsons Zoo

Johnsons Zoo is a family-friendly zoo near Huntingdon, home to more than 100 animals including big cats, crocodiles, reptiles and farm animals. The site also features woodland walks, a play area, farm shop, tea room and opportunities to meet some of the animals.
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jubilee park skate

Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park is a well-used local green space in Bedford, with play areas, sports facilities, open space and a particularly good skate park. It’s a genuine neighbourhood park that’s popular with local children, young people and residents looking for somewhere outdoors close to home.
Outdoor Parking Play Area
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Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm is a family attraction near Leighton Buzzard, offering indoor and outdoor play, animal encounters, tractor rides and seasonal events. With farm animals, adventure play areas and activities throughout the year, it's a popular destination for families with young children.
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mowsbury park

Mowsbury Park

Mowsbury Park is a pleasant and spacious local park in Bedford, with plenty of open grassland, walking routes, play areas and sports facilities. It’s a quieter, greener spot that’s great for families, walking the dog, getting some fresh air or enjoying a relaxed afternoon outdoors.
Active Café Family Friendly Free Entry Ideal on a Sunny Day Nature Outdoor Parking Play Area Suitable for Toddlers Toilets Walking
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Priory Country Park

Priory Country Park is a large riverside park in Bedford with lakes, meadows, woodland and walking and cycling trails. The park is popular for wildlife watching, watersports, picnics and family outings, and includes a café, visitor centre and children's play area.
Café Dog Friendly Family Friendly Free Entry Free Parking Ideal on a Sunny Day Nature Outdoor Toilets Walking
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Russell Park

Russell Park

Harrold-Odell Country Park is a popular nature reserve on the banks of the River Great Ouse, offering lakes, woodland and riverside walks. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, fishing, a children's play area, picnic spots and a café, making it a great destination for a relaxing day outdoors.
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