Dog Friendly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The King William IV is a historic Grade II-listed pub on Kempston High Street, housed in a timber-framed building dating from around 1600. Today it combines traditional British pub food and local Brewpoint beers with a welcoming garden, family-friendly dining, live sport and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Milton Ernest Garden Centre is a welcoming, independent garden centre near Bedford, offering a great selection of plants, gardening essentials and seasonal products. It’s a useful destination whether you’re an experienced gardener looking for something specific or simply want to browse for inspiration.

No.7 Coffee House is an independent café in the heart of Bedford, serving quality coffee, matcha, tea, sandwiches and freshly made sweet treats. With a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, dog-friendly approach and locally sourced food options, it’s a great spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee with friends or a quiet place to work.