# Visit Bedford > Your official guide for 'Things to do' in Bedford ## Posts - [Why Every Bedford Attraction Should Claim Their Free Listing on Visit Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/why-every-bedford-attraction-should-claim-their-free-listing-on-visit-bedford/): 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 a business in Bedford, we’d love you to be part of it. It’s completely free – and always will be Creating an account on Visit Bedford is free, and claiming your business listing is free. We believe every business deserves the opportunity to be discovered online, […] - [Paws, Parks & Pints: The Best Dog-Friendly Days Out in Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/paws-parks-pints-the-best-dog-friendly-days-out-in-bedford/): Let’s be honest—if you’ve got a dog, leaving them at home while you head out for the day is guaranteed to earn you that look when you get back. The good news? Bedford is a brilliant place for dog owners. Whether your four-legged friend loves chasing squirrels (unsuccessfully), splashing in puddles or simply sniffing absolutely everything in sight, there are plenty of places to enjoy together. Here are a few of our favourites. Priory Country Park If Bedford has a paradise for dogs, this is probably it. With lakes, woodland, open fields and miles of walking trails, Priory Country Park is […] - [Why We Created Visit Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/why-we-created-visit-bedford/): Like many families in Bedford, we often found ourselves asking the same question at the weekend: “What shall we do today?” With young children, we’re always looking for somewhere new to explore, whether that’s a park, café, family attraction, museum, riverside walk or somewhere to grab lunch afterwards. Time and again, we’d type “things to do in Bedford” into Google, hoping to discover somewhere we’d never been before. The problem was that the results were rarely satisfying. Information was scattered across dozens of different websites. Some pages were years out of date, others only listed a handful of attractions, and many […] ## Pages - [Reset Password](https://visitbedford.app/reset-password-2/) - [My Account](https://visitbedford.app/account/) - [Favourites](https://visitbedford.app/favourites/) - [Privacy Policy](https://visitbedford.app/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Effective Date: 30 July 2026 1. Who We Are Visit Bedford Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Visit Bedford website, an online local business directory and visitor guide promoting businesses, attractions, accommodation, events and places to visit within Bedford and the surrounding area. Visit Bedford Ltd is the data controller for the personal information processed through this website. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact Visit Bedford Ltd using the contact details published on our website. 2. Information We Collect We collect very little personal information. 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Once your claim has been approved, you’ll receive confirmation along with details of how to manage and update your business listing. - [Claim Listing](https://visitbedford.app/claim-listing/) - [List Your Business](https://visitbedford.app/list-your-business/): Grow Your Business with Visit Bedford Get discovered by thousands of local residents and visitors looking for places to eat, stay, shop and explore as Bedford becomes a tourist destination. Whether you’re a café, attraction, retailer, accommodation provider or local service, Visit Bedford helps connect your business with people actively searching for what you offer. Manage your listing, showcase your business with photos, events and special offers, and gain valuable insights with visitor analytics. Premium plans also unlock enhanced promotional opportunities, including featured placement, enhanced listings and social media integration. Partnership & Sponsorship OpportunitiesLooking to put your business in front of […] - [Getting to Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/getting-to-bedford/): Nearest Airports Bedford is well served by several international airports, making it an easy destination for visitors from across the UK and overseas. London Luton Airport is the closest, just 22 miles away, with journeys taking around 30–40 minutes by car or around 40–50 minutes by train via Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway, followed by the Luton DART shuttle. There are direct trains from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway throughout the day. London Gatwick Airport is also particularly convenient, with direct Thameslink services from Bedford taking around 1 hour 45 minutes, meaning there’s no need to change trains. London Heathrow Airport […] - [Campsites Near Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/campsites-near-bedford/): Camping Find and compare local campsites, including family-friendly and dog friendly locations. Box End Set within 100 acres of lakeside parkland. Box End Park Watersports, Cafe, Bar and Restaurant with pitches for tents and caravans with electric hook up. Top End Farm Enjoy a peaceful stay at Top Farm, offering spacious pitches with electric hook-ups, modern heated facilities, glamping pods, a well-stocked shop, and plenty of open space for families to relax and play in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.  TOP END Rural escape with great facilities - [FAQ](https://visitbedford.app/support-faq/): Bedford FAQ Here’s our Most Searched Questions for Bedford, UK. Top-ranked questions Can’t find the answer?Ask us! - [Special Offers](https://visitbedford.app/special-offers/): Special Offers Unlock exclusive local discounts and offers with our partners are coming soon. If you are a local business looking to partner, please contact us to advertise. JANUARY 2027 Coming Soon Partnerships and promotions Enter promo code: VISITBEDFORD at check-out. Your message - [Find Things to do in Bedford.](https://visitbedford.app/): Home to Universal UNITED KINGDOM Things to do. Places to stay. Great food and more in and around Bedford FEATURED ACTIVITY SHUTTLEWORTH 6 hangars with iconic and historic aircraft as well as a cafe, beautiful gardens, regular air shows and events for all the family. What’s on in Bedford Bedford and the surrounding area have a range of activities and things to do. Theatres Parks and Open Space Lakes & Watersports DiningOut (coming soon) Campsites Family-friendly campsites near Bedford with great locations and activities and great on-site facilities. Find local camping sites. Getting Here Discover the best ways to reach Bedford, […] - [Activities](https://visitbedford.app/facilities/): Activities Sports and activities in and around Bedford Wakeboarding Rowing Golf Swimming Soft Play Trampolining - [Contact](https://visitbedford.app/contact/): Contact Us Give feedback and get in touch to list a local business! Have a question? Contact us! Email Us hello@visitbedford.app Call Us 01234 976330 Our Location Bedford HeightsBrickhill DriveBedfordMK41 7PH, UK Working Hours We’re online! - [Latest News](https://visitbedford.app/blog/): Test - [Top 10 Things to do in Bedford](https://visitbedford.app/attractions/): What’s On in Bedford Find activities and places to go in and around Bedford, UK Cinema Conveniently located with nearby parking and dining options, Vue Bedford makes it easy to turn a simple film night into a complete evening out. Box End Discover the natural beauty of Box End Park, where lakes, wakeboard, walks, and a restaurant, create the perfect day out for all ages with overnight camping. Universal UK Construction is underway on Universal United Kingdom, a project due in to open in 2031, which will be one of the UK’s biggest tourist attractions. 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