Walking
If
you like to walk you are sure to enjoy your time in Bedford. The river
valley, parkland and surrounding countryside offer a wealth of walking
opportunities from the very short to the 37 mile Three
Shires Way bridleway.
On the top of each page you will discover links to online resources
for Guided
Walks, The
Ouse Valley Way and much more.
Plants and Wildlife
There are five nature reserves in Bedford that help to bring nature
to your doorstep. Take time out to listen to the birds, learn about
the local flora and fauna while enjoy the beauties of the different
seasons.
Embankment
Gardens
The magnificent Embankment Gardens and immaculate parks are a great
place to relax or enjoy a meal and a drink at one of the riverside restaurants.
There are also opportunities to participate or watch the many local
water sports. There is no better place to enjoy a romantic stroll when
the riverside illuminations are switched on at dusk.
Crews from local schools and clubs can often be seen rowing on the
river, which hosts the Bedford
Regatta in May.
The 144th annual regatta will be held on May 10th 2008.
Priory Country Park
This 300 acre park includes wildflower meadows, two lakes, riverside,
trees, nature trails, a visitor centre, toilets and free parking, all
within one mile of the town centre. You can learn about the park's flora
and fauna by visiting their website.
Bedford
Park
This park is part of the Bedford's Victorian legacy, and with its formal
gardens, carriage circuit and lake provide the perfect place in which
to take the air.
Tourism Leaflets
Bedford Borough Council have done a wonderful job of providing online
and pdf resources that will help you discover much more about this delightful
community. Here are a number you can download from this site: Bedford
A Place for Parks, Where
to go and what to see, John
Bunyan, Lace
Making, Guided
Walks and Glenn
Miller.
Bedford Online Resources
For additional information please use the drop-down menu on this website.
Bookings: Call 01234
353844 or write to Mervyn@bedfordbedandbreakfast.com
