Greyfriars, Bedford

#15 among attractions in Bedford

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Facts and practical information

Greyfriars was a monastic house in Bedford, England. The house of the Grey Friars was founded either by Mabilea de Plateshull or John St. John during the reign of King Edward II, and their church was dedicated on 3 November 1295. The date of the arrival of the Franciscans in the town is not known. ()

Coordinates: 52°8'20"N, 0°28'28"W

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Day trips

Greyfriars – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~140 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
1 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.
0.5 miSE
Historic site of an 11th-century castle
Bedford Castle, Bedford
14 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.
~1750 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford
9 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.
0.5 miS
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
13 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.
~1880 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
10 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.
~1980 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
10 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.
0.5 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Howard, Bedford
11 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 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Bedford Park, Bedford
20 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.
0.5 miE
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
The Higgins Bedford, Bedford
13 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.
~1880 ftE
Church
St Peter's Church, Bedford
10 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 Greyfriars?

Nearby attractions include Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford (9 min walk), St Peter's Church, Bedford (10 min walk), Corn Exchange, Bedford (10 min walk), St Paul's Church, Bedford (10 min walk).

How to get to Greyfriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greyfriars:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 72, 73, 905, X5 (4 min walk)
Bedford Bus Station (5 min walk)

Train

Bedford (8 min walk)
Bedford St Johns (19 min walk)