Ultimate 3-Day Bedford Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your Bedford adventure at the The Higgins Bedford. This award-winning museum and art gallery, set in a historic brewery complex, beautifully brings together local history, archaeology, and fine art.

The Higgins Bedford

Stroll along the tranquil The Embankment beside the River Great Ouse, dotted with elegant Victorian gardens and sculptures. It's the perfect spot for riverside photos and a picnic.

The Embankment

Enjoy lunch at The Embankment Pub, a stylish gastropub offering British classics with a modern twist and beautiful river views.

The Embankment Pub

Experience live music or evening entertainment at the historic Bedford Corn Exchange, renowned for its vibrant programme of concerts, comedy, and community events.

Bedford Corn Exchange

Begin your day at the serene Russell Park. This well-kept Victorian park offers walking trails, colourful flowerbeds, and a riverside café for a relaxing breakfast.

Russell Park

Head to Bedford Charter Market for a lively local experience. Browse fresh produce, homemade treats, and crafts (Wednesdays and Saturdays) in the heart of the town centre.

Bedford Charter Market

Enjoy lunch at The Eagle Bookshop Café, an independent gem combining rare books and fresh, locally sourced food in a quirky, inviting setting.

The Eagle Bookshop Café

Dine at Amici Bedford, a family-run Italian restaurant beloved for its vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere and authentic dishes.

Amici Bedford

Explore Priory Country Park, a peaceful 360-acre nature reserve with scenic lakeside walks, wildlife spotting, and cycling trails—an oasis just outside the town centre.

Priory Country Park

Visit the 13th-century St Paul's Church, known for its stunning architecture, WWII history, and peaceful atmosphere in the town centre.

St Paul's Church

Finish your trip with dinner at The Ship Pub, a historic riverside pub famed for its real ales, classic English fare, and a friendly local vibe.

The Ship Pub