Welcome to Bedford

Bedford is a historic market town located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The town is situated on the River Great Ouse and has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. Bedford is known for its beautiful architecture, including the stunning St. Paul's Church and the Bedford Castle Mound, which is a popular tourist attraction. The town is also home to a number of museums, including the John Bunyan Museum and the Higgins Bedford Art Gallery and Museum.

Bedford is a vibrant town with a bustling high street and a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town is home to a number of popular shopping destinations, including the Harpur Centre and the Riverside Bedford shopping centre. Bedford is also known for its lively nightlife, with a range of bars and clubs catering to all tastes and preferences.

In addition to its rich history and vibrant culture, Bedford is also a great place to live and work. The town has a thriving economy, with a number of major employers in the area, including Unilever, Fujifilm, and the NHS. Bedford is also home to a number of excellent schools and colleges, making it a popular choice for families and young professionals alike. With its beautiful surroundings, rich history, and vibrant culture, Bedford is a town that truly has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bedford College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Ian Pryce	Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH 1234291000
Bedford Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Herron	Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AD 01234332299 School Website
Priory Lower School Foundation School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Juliet Fraser	Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1JD 01234261768 School Website
Bedford Girls School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Ms Gemma Gibson	Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX 01234361900 School Website
Bedford School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr James Hodgson	De Parys Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TU 01234362200 School Website
Polam School Other Independent School Ages:1-9 Head Teacher Mrs Darren O'neil	45 Lansdowne Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2BU 01234261864 School Website
E-Spired Centre Of Excellence Other Independent School Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joylette Hudson	The Raleigh Centre Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9HE 1234357777 School Website
Livingstone Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Thornes	Clapham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7LG 01234352879 School Website
Peter Pan Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Smith	Edward Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DR 01234350864 School Website
Cauldwell School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Apps	Edward Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DR 1234301400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 0.33 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 0.42 Miles

Kempston Hardwick Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT 3.53 Miles

Stewartby Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY 4.95 Miles

Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH 6.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Cars 01234 364444 25 Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EU 0.12 Miles
Daytime Cars 01234 353530 57 Harpur St, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2SR 0.18 Miles
Anglia Cars 01234 320032 125A High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1NU 0.19 Miles
Ags Cars Ltd 01234 218888 23 St. Peters Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2PN 0.21 Miles
Crown Cars Bedford Ltd 01234 351111 7A The Broadway, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TJ 0.25 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01234 345151 22 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD 0.26 Miles
Pride Cars 01234 313233 2 Priory Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HS 0.27 Miles
3 Star Cars 01234 333333 113A Midland Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DA 0.27 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01234 213030 3 Brereton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HU 0.28 Miles
Key Cars Private Hire 01234 268888 68B Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QH 0.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Pauls Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harpur Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Bus Station Outside Pocl Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Post Office St Marys Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gadsby Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Loyes Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Peters Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Letter Sorting Office Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedford Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Rush Court Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Bedford Letter Sorting Office Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rush Court Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The De Parys Group 01234 350022	De Parys Group 23 De Parys Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TX
Goldington Branch	2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NG
Ashburnham Road Surgery 01234 358411	8 Ashburnham Road Bedford MK40 1DS
Cauldwell Medical Centre 01234 673710	Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ
Goldington Road Surgery 01234 355588	12 Goldington Road Bedford MK40 3NE

Local Stores

Bedford - Queens Drive
120 Queens Drive
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9JF
01234 348816
shop.5165@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.55 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Southgate
Euro Garages
London Road
Southgate
MK42 0NX
01234 273103
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Alban Retail Park London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NW 01234 349591 bedford@jollyes.co.uk 0.56 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Bedford Vets4pets Ltd
108 London Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0PR 01234 262 050 bedford@vets4pets.com Website 0.89 miles
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Animals Treated
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Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Linnet Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7HN 01234 261839 info@acornhousevets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Scott Veterinary Clinic
405 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS 01234 261 622 admin@scottveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Bedford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit J Interchange Retail Park Racemeadows Way, Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AZ 01234 360343 bedford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Medivet Great Denham
Unit 7, The Meiklejohn Centre Unit 3-7 Kingswood Way Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH 01234 853387 great.denham@medivet.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chicksands Wood
This Is A Great Walk If You Want Woods But On A Path Albeit A Little Bumpy. I've Ticked "Wheelchair Friendly" But You Can Only Access The Track Through A Kissing Gate. The Track Is A Bit Hilly As Well. Northwood End Rd Shefford Lancashire SG17 5QQ 6.44 miles

Location what3words processor.anchovies.warping

Chicksands Woods
Great Mix Of Forest And Fields Wood 6.78 miles

Location what3words wicket.tweeted.matchbox

Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday. 20 Royal Oak Cl Biggleswade Lancashire SG18 0BQ 9.04 miles

Location what3words triads.pampered.swanky

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 9.98 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

Location what3words marinated.juggled.hilltop

The Baulk And Baulk Wood
Lovely Multi Pathway Walk. Gravel, Grass, Fields And A Stream Small Enough For Paddles. 125 Langford Rd Henlow Lancashire SG16 6AG 10.01 miles

Location what3words headstone.chip.crafted

Millennium Woods Henlow
A Lovely Walk Which Starts At A Free Public Car Park. Head For The Bridge Which Leads To A Path Along A Stream, And Then To Open Countryside. 7 Gardeners Ln Henlow Lancashire SG16 6DJ 10.42 miles

Location what3words fault.cuddling.rudder

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