Bedford Park, Bedford

Name: Bedford Park
Address: Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2JZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1234 718453

#10 among attractions in Bedford

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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. ()

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°8'52"N, 0°27'51"W

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Park AvenueBedford MK40 2JZ United Kingdom

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+44 1234 718453

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

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

0.7 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
19 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.
0.9 miS
Historic site of an 11th-century castle
Bedford Castle, Bedford
22 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford
16 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.
1.1 miS
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
28 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.
0.8 miS
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
21 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.
0.9 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
22 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.
0.8 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
20 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.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Howard, Bedford
22 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...
0.8 miS
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
The Higgins Bedford, Bedford
21 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.
1.4 miNW
Church
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Bedford
37 min walk • Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a parish church and Grade I listed building in Clapham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. Though the church can be traced back before A.D. 1000, there is no record of the original patron saint, Thomas Becket having been so well accepted.
0.6 miS
Church
St Peter's Church, Bedford
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bedford Park?

Nearby attractions include Hill Rise, Bedford (8 min walk), De Parys, Bedford (12 min walk), Harpur, Bedford (15 min walk), St Peter's Church, Bedford (15 min walk).

How to get to Bedford Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bedford Park:

Bus

Bedford Bus Station (20 min walk)
Bus Station • Lines: 72, 73, 905, X5 (20 min walk)

Train

Bedford (27 min walk)