The Higgins Bedford, Bedford

Name: The Higgins Bedford
Address: Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1234 276340

#11 among attractions in Bedford

Top attraction, History museum, Art gallery, Museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Established: 1949 (75 years ago)Coordinates: 52°8'11"N, 0°27'49"W

Address

Castle LaneBedford MK40 3XD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1234 276340

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Day trips

The Higgins Bedford – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bedford Esquires, Bedford
13 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.
~330 ftS
Historic site of an 11th-century castle
Bedford Castle, Bedford
2 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.
~1140 ftNW
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.
0.4 miSW
City hall
Borough Hall, Bedford
11 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.
~870 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Corn Exchange, Bedford
5 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.
~920 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Paul's Church, Bedford
5 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.
~150 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
John Bunyan Museum, Bedford
1 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.
~700 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Howard, Bedford
4 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 miN
Park, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Bedford Park, Bedford
21 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.
~1270 ftNW
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 miSE
Park
Fenlake Meadows, Bedford
27 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 The Higgins Bedford open?

The Higgins Bedford is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Higgins Bedford?

Nearby attractions include John Bunyan Museum, Bedford (1 min walk), Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert, Bedford (2 min walk), Bedford Castle, Bedford (2 min walk), Statue of John Howard, Bedford (4 min walk).

How to get to The Higgins Bedford by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Higgins Bedford:

Bus

St Paul's Square • Lines: 72, 73 (5 min walk)
Pilgrims House • Lines: 72, 73 (7 min walk)

Train

Bedford St Johns (13 min walk)
Bedford (18 min walk)