Bedford Castle, Bedford

Name: Bedford Castle
Address: Bedford, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Bedford

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Bedford Castle was a large medieval castle in Bedford, England. Built after 1100 by Henry I, the castle played a prominent part in both the civil war of the Anarchy and the First Barons' War. The castle was significantly extended in stone, although the final plan of the castle remains uncertain. Henry III of England besieged the castle in 1224 following a disagreement with Falkes de Breauté; the siege lasted eight weeks and involved an army of as many as 2,700 soldiers with equipment drawn from across England. After the surrender of the castle, the king ordered its destruction. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°8'7"N, 0°27'48"W

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Bedford Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bedford Esquires, Statue of John Bunyan, Borough Hall, Corn Exchange.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
14 min walk • Bedford Esquires is a pub, nightclub and live music venue, located in the town of Bedford, England. The venue opened in 1990 and is housed in a converted 19th century chapel. Covering two floors, both floors of the venue are used for live music. On the ground-floor is a pub named Danny's Bar.
~1450 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford
7 min walk • A bronze statue of John Bunyan stands on St Peter's Green, Bedford, England. The statue was sculpted by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, it was erected in 1874, and unveiled on 10 June of that year. The statue was commissioned by the Ninth Duke of Bedford and presented by him to Bedford town.
~1950 ftSW
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
10 min walk • Borough Hall, formerly County Hall, is a municipal building in Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It is the headquarters of Bedford Borough Council.
~940 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
5 min walk • Bedford Corn Exchange is an events and concert venue located on St Paul's Square in the Castle area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
~930 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
5 min walk • St Paul's Church is a Church of England parish church located on St Paul's Square in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Formerly a medieval collegiate church, the large building of cathedral proportions with its later additions and iconic spire dominates the town.
~480 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
3 min walk • John Bunyan Museum is a museum primarily dedicated to the life, times and works of John Bunyan. The museum is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. John Bunyan, a Christian writer and preacher, was born in Harrowden, in the Parish of Elstow, England.
~700 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Howard, Bedford
4 min walk • The statue of John Howard, in St Pauls's Square, Bedford, is a bronze of John Howard, erected in 1890, the centenary of Howard's death. The statue is "clothed.. in the travelling dress of the time to denote he was a great...
0.9 miN
Park, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Bedford Park, Bedford
22 min walk • Bedford Park is a large urban park, located in the town of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The park is the largest urban park within the town, and it is owned and maintained by Bedford Borough Council.
~330 ftN
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
The Higgins Bedford, Bedford
2 min walk • The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford is the principal art gallery and museum in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, run by Bedford Borough Council and the Trustees of the Cecil Higgins Collection.
~1590 ftNW
Church
St Peter's Church, Bedford
8 min walk • The Parish Church of St Peter de Merton with St Cuthbert is an Anglican church on St Peter's Street in the De Parys area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
1 miSE
Park
Fenlake Meadows, Bedford
26 min walk • Fenlake Meadows is a 19.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve located in the Kingsbrook area of Bedford. It is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council. This site is in a river valley on the bank of the River Great Ouse, and it is often wet and waterlogged.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bedford Castle?

Nearby attractions include The Higgins Bedford, Bedford (2 min walk), John Bunyan Museum, Bedford (3 min walk), Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert, Bedford (3 min walk), Statue of John Howard, Bedford (4 min walk).

How to get to Bedford Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bedford Castle:

Bus

St Paul's Square • Lines: 72, 73 (5 min walk)
Bedford College • Lines: 72, 73 (6 min walk)

Train

Bedford St Johns (12 min walk)
Bedford (18 min walk)