Bedford Abbey, Bedford

#23 among attractions in Bedford

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Facts and practical information

Bedford Abbey was a short-lived Benedictine monastery, recorded in 10th century England. Bedford Priory, perhaps representing the same institution two centuries later, was an Augustinian priory that within two decades of its foundation moved to nearby Newnham. ()

Coordinates: 52°8'7"N, 0°28'3"W

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Bedford United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

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

0.4 miNW
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.
~900 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.
~1250 ftN
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.
~1320 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.
~220 ftN
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
2 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.
~40 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
1 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.
~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.
~210 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.
~910 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.
~1480 ftN
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bedford Abbey?

Nearby attractions include St Paul's Church, Bedford (1 min walk), Statue of John Howard, Bedford (2 min walk), Corn Exchange, Bedford (2 min walk), Bedford Castle, Bedford (5 min walk).

How to get to Bedford Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bedford Abbey:

Bus

St Paul's Square • Lines: 72, 73 (1 min walk)
Pilgrims House • Lines: 72, 73 (3 min walk)

Train

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