Bedford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset over town bridge in the center of Bedford. The current bridge was opened in 1813 on the site of a previous much older bridge.
Sunset over town bridge in the center of Bedford. The current bridge was opened in 1813 on the site of a previous much older bridge.
The Butterfly Bridge over the River Ouse in Bedford #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors
Bedford Train Station #Bedford #England
Looking out over Fenlake Meadows from the edge of Priory Country Park.

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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4 out of 5
Great North Road Bedford England
The price is £90 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£90
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. We loved the on sight bar area where you could play games such as darts, shuffleboard, ps5, very chilled vibe.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)
Cranfield Management Development Centre

Cranfield Management Development Centre

4 out of 5
Wharley End Bedford England
The price is £72 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
£72
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (587 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Cranfield Management Development Centre
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4 out of 5
The Embankment Bedford England
The price is £113 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£113
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely hotel, great spa and on site restaurant. Highly recommended

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
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The Mill Sharnbrook

The Mill Sharnbrook

2.5 out of 5
Mill Rd Bedford England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sharnbrook Theatre and Bedford Autodrome are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Immaculate place and really ovally overall

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Mill Sharnbrook
Luxurious 4 br detached house in cul-de-sac ideal for family or group of friends

Luxurious 4 br detached house in cul-de-sac ideal for family or group of friends

Bedford England
Stay at this holiday home in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Woburn Safari Park and Marston Vale Millennium Country ...
4.8/10 (5 reviews)
Didn't stay. Was filthy.

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Luxurious 4 br detached house in cul-de-sac ideal for family or group of friends
5 Minutes to Wyboston Lakes • Hot Tub • Games Room • Parking for 4 dog-friendly

5 Minutes to Wyboston Lakes • Hot Tub • Games Room • Parking for 4 dog-friendly

2 out of 5
Wyboston England
Stay at this cottage in Bedford. Enjoy laundry facilities and a hot tub. Popular attractions Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and St Neots Museum are located ...
5 Minutes to Wyboston Lakes • Hot Tub • Games Room • Parking for 4 dog-friendly
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Popular places to visit

Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.

Wrest Park

3/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrest Park during your trip to Silsoe. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Wrest Park
Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.

Wrest Park & Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Wrest Park & Gardens, a lovely green space in Bedford. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Wrest Park & Gardens
I found this picturesque spot deep in the woods in Bedfordshire! Admired nature above a beautiful bed of bluebells #Green

Marston Vale Millennium Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, a lovely green space in Marston Moretaine.

Marston Vale Millennium Country Park

Santa Pod Raceway

5/5(8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Santa Pod Raceway during your travels to Odell. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Santa Pod Raceway

Bedford Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Bedford Park is just one of the places to see in Bedford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Bedford Park

Bedford Autodrome

3/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Bedford Autodrome during your travels to Bedford. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bedford Autodrome

Things to do

Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate

Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate

£80
per adult
Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
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Reviews of Bedford

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
47
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
81
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
43
3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good transportation services

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

went to museum and art gallery Higgins. Good Ate at pub with own brewery good. Snacked at Slug and lettuce good

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Have been in this area many times and was able to see all the attractions before . This time only visiting family who recently moved home

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bedford is a large area, eateries are very spread out, but if you know what you want and where to go, transport links are good

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Had no need to go into Bedfordo

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Bedford resembles a northern town prior to regeneration. The town centre revolves around the bus station and its complex of 1960s architecture, a bit like Stockport. Groups of unsavoury looking characters hang around the town corners and alleys.

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