St Paul's Church, Bedford

Name: St Paul's Church
Address: St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1234 340163

#7 among attractions in Bedford

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Facts and practical information

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. St Paul's is the largest Anglican church in Bedfordshire, and the church exercises a ministry of welcome to thousands of visitors and pilgrims from far and wide each year. St Paul's is officially recognised as a Major Parish Church and is a member of the Major Churches Network. ()

Coordinates: 52°8'8"N, 0°28'3"W

Address

St Paul's SquareBedford MK40 1SQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1234 340163

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Day trips

St Paul's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1990 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
10 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.
~930 ftE
Historic site of an 11th-century castle
Bedford Castle, Bedford
5 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.
~1220 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford
6 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.
~1340 ftSW
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
7 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.
~180 ftN
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
1 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.
~990 ftNE
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
5 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.
~230 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Howard, Bedford
2 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.
~920 ftE
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
The Higgins Bedford, Bedford
5 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.
~1450 ftN
Church
St Peter's Church, Bedford
7 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.
1.2 miSE
Park
Fenlake Meadows, Bedford
30 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)

When is St Paul's Church open?

St Paul's Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Paul's Church?

Nearby attractions include Bedford Abbey, Bedford (1 min walk), Corn Exchange, Bedford (1 min walk), Statue of John Howard, Bedford (2 min walk), The Higgins Bedford, Bedford (5 min walk).

How to get to St Paul's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Paul's Church:

Bus

St Paul's Square • Lines: 72, 73 (1 min walk)
Pilgrims House • Lines: 72, 73 (2 min walk)

Train

Bedford St Johns (11 min walk)
Bedford (14 min walk)