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Russell Park is a beautiful riverside park in Bedford, perfect for relaxing, walking, picnics and family days out. Enjoy open green spaces, mature trees and lovely views along the River Great Ouse, just a short walk from the town centre.

The Kingfisher is a riverside pub and restaurant beside the River Great Ouse, offering food, drinks and a beautiful waterside setting. You can also hire Badger, its electric boat, for a relaxing trip along the river.

Canoe Trail is a family-run outdoor adventure business in Kempston, offering canoe, kayak and SUP hire, guided trips, courses and camping on the River Great Ouse. With climbing, high ropes, bushcraft and group activities also available, it’s a great choice for families, schools, corporate groups and outdoor adventurers.

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.

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.

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.

The Burrow at the Blues is a relaxed bar and dining venue at Bedford Blues’ historic Goldington Road home. With views across the pitch, street-food-inspired dining and a well-stocked bar, it’s a great spot for enjoying food, drinks and live sport in a unique setting.

The Embankment is a stylish riverside pub, restaurant and hotel overlooking the River Great Ouse in the heart of Bedford. With seasonal food, cocktails, Sunday roasts and a popular riverside terrace, it’s a great spot for relaxed dining, drinks or a special occasion.

The Gordon Arms is a traditional Bedford pub serving a selection of food alongside a good range of drinks. It’s a relaxed, welcoming spot for a pub lunch, dinner or a casual drink with friends and family. With its friendly atmosphere and classic pub setting, it’s a great choice for a laid-back meal or evening out.

The Pheasant is a welcoming Bedford pub serving traditional British food, hearty pub classics and Sunday roasts. With a well-stocked bar, beer garden, family-friendly atmosphere and live sport, there’s plenty to enjoy whatever the occasion. It’s a versatile local favourite for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or a relaxed afternoon with friends and family.

Flying Horse Clophill is a characterful country pub and restaurant in the heart of Clophill, set in an impressive converted barn with stylish interiors, a courtyard and a large beer garden. It offers a broad British-focused menu including pub classics, premium steaks, burgers, stonebaked pizzas, sharing dishes and desserts, alongside a good selection of drinks.

Wrest Park is a spectacular historic estate and garden in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, cared for by the National Trust. Set within more than 90 acres of beautiful parkland, it combines grand historic architecture with formal gardens, lakes, woodland and peaceful walking routes. Visitors can explore the impressive mansion, discover centuries of history and enjoy the changing landscape throughout the seasons.