Location: Bedford
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Top 6 Art Galleries in Bedford, England
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, England. The town has a population of around 80,000, whereas the Borough of Bedford had a population of 166,252 in 2015 together with Kempston.
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1. Wood End Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Rogan's Books
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Independent children's bookshop, original artwork gallery and welcoming space for book lovers! Specialises in books on feminism, LGBTQ+ and social issues.
Reviewed By HMDo70 - Bedford, United Kingdom
Rachael talks to every customer to understand the age, needs and interests of the children you're buying for. She has a particular interest in books with strong social messages and helping kids make sense of things so excellent for children with differences or going through challenging times in life. The shop also hosts other events so is really part of he community. Have a magical time and support a fantastic local business by spending your time and £££s here.
3. The Higgins Bedford
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
The Higgins Bedford is Bedford's art gallery and museum. It's a place to explore collections of fine & decorative arts, world-class watercolours, local stories and find out about great Bedfordians. Changing exhibitions mean there is always something new to see. There is lots to do for all the family.
Reviewed By debrichgil - Bedford, United Kingdom
Should be nationally recognised. Firstly you have the rooms celebrating the history of Bedford from prehistoric to present. Then the exhibitions displaying the recent histories of immigrants to the town. Then a fantastic art gallery/rooms with pictures by Turner , impressionists, modernists, contemporary Art, etc. Then upstairs rooms of fantastic glassware, and pottery. Can take a few hours to browse your way round, then a look round the shop, before dining at the very highly rated Higgins Pantry. If you have any time left a visit to the next door Bunyan Museum, and .......Panacea museum. Three treasures in the centre of Bedford.
4. Eagle Gallery
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Welcoming and vibrant, the Eagle Gallery is unique in the region, being run by a non-profit making collective of 45 local artists, who are all directly involved in all aspect of the running the gallery. Now in its fifteenth year, the gallery takes great pride in exhibiting and selling only original artwork. The collective includes award winning and internationally renowned artists as well as nurturing fresh talent in the community. Embracing a wide range of artistic styles and practices, the gallery exhibits painting, prints, photography, mixed media, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and more. No two visits are the same as every day will see different artists in the shop, available to talk to visitors about their work and offering a fresh perspective on whatever is currently on show. Exhibitions change every month with up to eight solo or group one-week shows in the year.
5. Art Centre & Gallery
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By kimdR8299SM
Found this little Gem while researching real Sourdough bread. Popped in this morning to buy some bread from the Companions bakery which is behind the Cafe. Though the Cafe could not serve at the moment I bought some delicious bread and locally sourced Honey and Jam. The Gentleman who served me was very polite. I will certainly be back
