Donna's Top Recommendations
Sightseeing
Moggerhanger Park, a Grade I-listed country house in Moggerhanger designed by Sir John Soane of Downing Street fame, there is a woodland walk, adventure playground, and a lovely cafe.
Moggerhanger Park
Park RoadMoggerhanger Park, a Grade I-listed country house in Moggerhanger designed by Sir John Soane of Downing Street fame, there is a woodland walk, adventure playground, and a lovely cafe.
Gorgeous woodland, lots of dens to explore and a great place to go for a walk. Last time I visited there was a coffee stand there too - magic!
Rowney Warren Wood
Gorgeous woodland, lots of dens to explore and a great place to go for a walk. Last time I visited there was a coffee stand there too - magic!
Local history museum, good to while a way a bit of time and learn about Bedfordian, John Bunyan.
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John Bunyan Museum
Mill StreetLocal history museum, good to while a way a bit of time and learn about Bedfordian, John Bunyan.
Quintessential village green, complete with maypole and cricket pavilion. Site of one of the oldest and loveliest oak trees in England.
Ickwell Green
Quintessential village green, complete with maypole and cricket pavilion. Site of one of the oldest and loveliest oak trees in England.
Picturesque formal gardens, lots of beautiful trees, quirky architectural features and roaming peacocks. Located next door to the Shuttleworth Collection.
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Jardim Suíço
Alder DrivePicturesque formal gardens, lots of beautiful trees, quirky architectural features and roaming peacocks. Located next door to the Shuttleworth Collection.
English Heritage owned.
Beautiful Capability Brown designed formal gardens, well worth a walk around. The house has a fascinating history and once belonged to the Earl de Grey.
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Wrest Park
English Heritage owned.
Beautiful Capability Brown designed formal gardens, well worth a walk around. The house has a fascinating history and once belonged to the Earl de Grey.
Great fun, just watch out for the monkey enclosure as they can and do rip off car aerials / window trims for sport. Scene of the infamous Lyons McNeill family sighting
of the wolf biting the bear’s bottom.
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Parque Safari de Woburn
Crawley RoadGreat fun, just watch out for the monkey enclosure as they can and do rip off car aerials / window trims for sport. Scene of the infamous Lyons McNeill family sighting
of the wolf biting the bear’s bottom.
Food scene
Great pub on the Embankment in Bedford. Sunday lunches are particularly good.
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The Embankment
The EmbankmentGreat pub on the Embankment in Bedford. Sunday lunches are particularly good.
Lovely country pub, in one of the prettiest villages in Bedfordshire. Great food and atmosphere, and some lovely walks nearby to burn the calories off! Dog friendly too.
The Hare & Hounds
Lovely country pub, in one of the prettiest villages in Bedfordshire. Great food and atmosphere, and some lovely walks nearby to burn the calories off! Dog friendly too.
Bears and Tales
31 Saint Cuthbert's StreetGorgeous cockails, booking essential!
Delicious South Indian food in Bedford, also available for delivery on Just Eat. Thalis and masala dosa - yum! Lots of vegan / vegetarian options too!
Spaghetti John's Bedford - Italian Restaurant & Gelateria
15 Castle LnDelicious South Indian food in Bedford, also available for delivery on Just Eat. Thalis and masala dosa - yum! Lots of vegan / vegetarian options too!
Within walking distance of the Old Post Office, reliably good food and plenty of outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome too!
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The Kings Arms
147 High StWithin walking distance of the Old Post Office, reliably good food and plenty of outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome too!
Lovely team rooms with fabulous sandwiches / cream teas. Quintessentially English setting with gorgeous walks nearby too. Booking essential as space is limited.
Southill Tea Rooms & Village Stores
55 High StLovely team rooms with fabulous sandwiches / cream teas. Quintessentially English setting with gorgeous walks nearby too. Booking essential as space is limited.
For serious foodies. Paris House has a much coveted Michelin Star and is absolutely stunning in terms of setting. The price tag is a little eye watering, however if you are celebrating a (very) special occasion then this is the place!
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Paris House
For serious foodies. Paris House has a much coveted Michelin Star and is absolutely stunning in terms of setting. The price tag is a little eye watering, however if you are celebrating a (very) special occasion then this is the place!
Had a fabulous brunch here very recently. Utterly delicious. Hungry just thinking about it.
Bridges Espresso Bar
Riverside SquareHad a fabulous brunch here very recently. Utterly delicious. Hungry just thinking about it.
Relatively new, but has quickly become a firm family favourite here. Lovely atmosphere for eating in, also possible to collect for takeaway. Close to the Vue cinema if you are out for the evening.
Naughty Pizza
Unit 2b Riverside SquareRelatively new, but has quickly become a firm family favourite here. Lovely atmosphere for eating in, also possible to collect for takeaway. Close to the Vue cinema if you are out for the evening.
An old favourite. A little bit of a drive away, but worth the effort. Lovely seating outdoors on a sunny afternoon or evening.
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The Plough Inn
Kimbolton RoadAn old favourite. A little bit of a drive away, but worth the effort. Lovely seating outdoors on a sunny afternoon or evening.
Pet friendly
A firm favourite with our dog owning guests! Within a short walk of the Old Post Office, advance booking via their website is essential!
Four Paws Adventure Academy
A firm favourite with our dog owning guests! Within a short walk of the Old Post Office, advance booking via their website is essential!