Café

Ampthill Great Park is a historic 160-acre park overlooking the town of Ampthill, with links to Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon and Capability Brown. Enjoy beautiful countryside views, woodland and wildlife, explore the remains of Ampthill Castle, and finish your visit with refreshments at the park café.

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.

BBTea specialises in freshly made bubble tea, fruit teas, milk teas and sweet treats. Its colourful drinks and modern café atmosphere have made it popular with younger visitors.

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.

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.

Caffe Crema is an independent Italian-inspired café in the heart of Bedford, specialising in quality coffee and a wide choice of hot and cold drinks. It also serves a varied menu of breakfast dishes, paninis, wraps, salads, crepes, pastries and cakes.

Dough Batch Bakery is a local cafe serving there own freshly made pastries, cakes and other handmade treats in Box End. With a focus on quality ingredients and traditional baking, it’s a great spot to pick up something delicious for breakfast, lunch or a well-earned coffee break.

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.

Great Denham Country Park is a peaceful green space beside the River Great Ouse, offering scenic walking and cycling routes close to Bedford. It’s a great spot for a leisurely stroll, enjoying nature, or getting some fresh air away from the town centre.

Green Earth Café is Bedford's popular vegan café serving plant-based breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes. The café also showcases local artists and provides a welcoming community space.

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.

La Piazza offers freshly prepared breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and Italian-inspired lunches in Bedford town centre. Its outdoor seating and friendly atmosphere make it a popular stop throughout the day.