What to do and see in Bedfordshire, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

September 8, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom including Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre, Butterfly Bridge Bedford, Bedford War Memorial, Willington Dovecote and Stables, Houghton House, Bedfordshire Boer War Memorial, Dame Alice Almshouses, Bedford Bridge, John Bunyan Statue, Chicksands Wood.
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1. Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre

The Old School Station Road Station Road, Ridgmont MK43 0XP England +44 1525 287121 [email protected] http://bedsrcc.org.uk/ridgmont-station-heritage-centre/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre shares the 1846 Victorian former station building with the Ridgmont Station Tea Room (a separate business). The Heritage Centre is run by volunteers and provides a gift shop and a small but growing collection of railway-related artifacts in the restored former booking office. We tell the story of the Marston Vale line between Bedford and Bletchley, as well as future proposals for the East-West rail project of which the line is part and also the proposed Bedford-Milton Keynes Canal/waterpark project (which will pass nearby). The Heritage Centre is currently usually open Thursday - Saturday, although we can also open for pre-arranged group visits at other times (please email for details). The Tea Room complements the Heritage Centre but is currently open for advance booking only. Please phone ahead to make sure we are open before travelling.

2. Butterfly Bridge Bedford

The Embankment, Bedford England http://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/competitions-landing-page/butterfly-bridge#
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Butterfly Bridge Bedford

3. Bedford War Memorial

Riverside Walk, The Embankment, Bedford England http://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/120682
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Bedford War Memorial

4. Willington Dovecote and Stables

Church End, Willington, Bedford England http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/willington-dovecote-and-stables/
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Willington Dovecote and Stables

5. Houghton House

Bedford Road B530 north of Ampthill, Ampthill MK45 2EZ England +44 370 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/houghton-house
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Houghton House

Reviewed By AdamLongbow - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

We love following random brown signs and this one lead us to these really interesting ruins. Free to roam around with great interpretive information boards and views to match. Great for a short pitstop or simply to kill some time

6. Bedfordshire Boer War Memorial

Corner of A6 and The Embankment, Bedford England http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire/BedfordBoerWarMemorial.html
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bedfordshire Boer War Memorial

7. Dame Alice Almshouses

Dame Alice Street, Bedford England http://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.digitised_resources/bedford_streets_dame_alice_almshouses_article.htm
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Dame Alice Almshouses

Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom

Located on the edge of the town centre in Dame Alice Street is the row of Dame Alice Almshouses. In the past Almshouses were the first type of social housing for the poor. I am not sure if these houses are still used for this. I hope so. It is impressive to see a row of about 20 houses together. Worth looking for if you are into that sort of thing.

8. Bedford Bridge

A6, Bedford England
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Bedford Bridge

9. John Bunyan Statue

Ardor House 2 The Broadway, Bedford MK40 2TH England
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

John Bunyan Statue

Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom

The statue of John Bunyan is at the end of the High Street at the junction with Dame Alice Street and it's worth checking out if you are investigating the history of Bedford and it's most famous author.

10. Chicksands Wood

Appley Corner, Shefford England
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Chicksands Wood

Reviewed By jammyjem877 - Letchworth, United Kingdom

great place to visit for all ages with pathed routes and muddy trails. Really good place to take the dog for a walk away from roads.

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