Harpur, Bedford

Name: Harpur
Address: Bedford, United Kingdom

#50 among attractions in Bedford

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Harpur is an electoral ward and area within the town of Bedford, England. ()

Coordinates: 52°8'44"N, 0°28'38"W

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

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

0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
12 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 miSE
Historic site of an 11th-century castle
Bedford Castle, Bedford
24 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 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford
17 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 miS
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
25 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 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
20 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.
0.8 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
21 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 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
22 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 miSE
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...
0.6 miE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Bedford Park, Bedford
15 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.
0.9 miSE
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
The Higgins Bedford, Bedford
22 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.
1.2 miNW
Church
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Bedford
31 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harpur?

Nearby attractions include Hill Rise, Bedford (10 min walk), Greyfriars, Bedford (13 min walk), Bedford Park, Bedford (15 min walk), St Peter's Church, Bedford (17 min walk).

How to get to Harpur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harpur:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 72, 73, 905, X5 (16 min walk)
Bedford Bus Station (16 min walk)

Train

Bedford (17 min walk)
Bedford St Johns (31 min walk)