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Stansted airport is 46 miles south-east of Bedford and can be accessed via the A1, A507 and the A120. This journey in normal traffic conditions should take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. If you are travelling to the airport please leave a longer amount of time in case you encounter any traffic congestion.

Overview of Bedford

Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and is also the administrative centre for the wider borough of Bedford. It has an estimated population of 79,190 residents; this was proposed by the county’s council in 2005. The villages within the borough are particularly popular with the commuters to Bedford. These villages consist of Biddenham, Bromham, Clapham, Elstow, Oakley, Sharnbrook, Shortstown, Wilstead and Wooton.

As well as being popular with the commuters Bedford is also home to a wide diversity of immigrants, including Italians, South Asians, Western European’s and many others. Bedford is home to over one hundred immigrant languages making it one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse towns in Britain and the World.

Landmarks

Bedford’s Principal church is St. Paul’s Church its tall spire is one of the main features of the town. Another notable church is St. Peter’s Church situated on St. Peter’s Street. This church contains some of the oldest architectural remains in Bedford, the most ancient being the tow monoliths.

Tourism

Known for having one of the most superb riverside settings in the country you can enjoy the surrounding views from the Castle mound whilst looking over the River Ouse which passes through the town centre. You could also visit the Cecil Higgins art gallery which displays many pieces of artwork such as; watercolours, prints, drawings and ceramics plus many more.

Shopping and markets

Bedford’s compact shopping centre is home to over 300 assorted shops from department stores to smaller retailers. The shopping centre is sure to keep you occupied for the whole day or even a weekend. Bedford also hosts two markets a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and farmer’s markets are held once a month.

HOTELS

Express By Holiday Inn Bedford

Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford, MK42 9BB

Tel: 0870-400 8166

Holiday Inn Garden Court Sandy-Bedford (A1)

Girtford Bridge london Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH

Tel: 0870-400 8166

The Edwardian Hotel

15 Shakespeare Rd, Bedford, MK40 2DZ

Tel: 01234 211156

Flitwick Manor

Church Rd, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AE

Tel: 01525 712242

The George Hotel

High St, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EP

Tel: 01525 860218

Premier Inn

Priory Country Park/Barkers La, Bedford, MK41 9DJ

Tel: 0870-197 7030

Shakespeare Hotel

27 Shakespeare Rd, Bedford, MK40 2DX

Tel: 01234 213147

The Knife & Cleaver Inn

The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LA

Tel: 01234 740387

The Paddington Hotel

157 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1DW

Tel: 01234 293838

The Grafton Hotel

141-143 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1DN

Tel: 01234 359294

Park Inn

St. Marys St, Bedford, MK42 0AR

Tel: 01234 799988

Travelodge

Beancroft Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PZ

Tel: 0871-984 6011

Mill House Hotel

Mill Rd, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1NP

Tel: 01234 783920

Innkeepers Lodge Bedford (Goldington)

403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS

Tel: 0845-115 5151

Woodlands Manor Hotel

Woodlands Manor/Green La, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6EP

Tel: 01234 363281

The Barns

Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK44 3SA

Tel: 01234 270044

Bedford Swan Hotel

1 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RW

Tel: 01234 346565

Embankment Hotel

The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PD

Tel: 01234 248920

Cornfields Restaurant

Wilden Rd, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NJ

Tel: 01234 378990

Queens Head

2 Rushden Rd, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1RU

Tel: 01234 822412

The Mill

32-34 Mill St, Bedford, MK40 3HD

Tel: 01234 359922