Priory Country Park

Priory Country Park (pictured) along with Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have all retained their Green Flag Awards this yearplaceholder image

Four parks in Bedford retain their Green Flag status

Clockwise from top left, Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park, Mowsbury Park and Harrold-Odell Country Parkplaceholder image

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Canoeing, brewery visits, escape rooms, birds of prey - there are plenty of things to do in Bedfordplaceholder image

10 best things to do in Bedford, according to Tripadvisor

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The best hidden gems for great autumn days out in Bedfordshire

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YouthTV partners with Original Culture Festival 2025

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Pretty Muddy and Race for life 26 and 27th July

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Four Bedford parks keep their prestigious Green Flag Awards

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BBQ mistakes to avoid in Bedford or risk fines of up to £5,000

From left, Jubilee Park and Castle Moundplaceholder image

Bedford parks given refurb boost as paths get makeover

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Last chance to buy at popular Biddenham development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has recently sold over 85% of its homes at its Biddenham development, Saxon Park.

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Police were called to Priory Country Park on Thursday morning (October 24) following reports a man had fallen into the riverplaceholder image

Man in his 70s dies after falling into river at Bedford's Priory Country Park

Viking Kayak Club removing Balsam from Priory Country Parkplaceholder image

Bedford's Priory Country Park cleared of Himalayan Balsam

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In pictures: Original Culture Festival makes Bedford proud

Priory Country Park (pictured) along with Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024placeholder image

4 Bedford parks keep prestigious Green Flag awards

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Canoe club members help clean up River Ouse near Bedford

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Second award win for sought after Biddenham development

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Bedford council revamp two more playgrounds as part of £500k investment

The Commercial Road playground, complete with tractorplaceholder image

Two Bedford playgrounds get major revamp

Notices have been erected at Priory Country Park warning of potential dangers to dogs of blue green algaeplaceholder image

Warning for dog owners over potentially fatal algae at Priory Country Park

Living room in The Frogmore at Saxon Parkplaceholder image

Frogmore family view home unveiled by housebuilder Dandara

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Tibbs Dementia Foundation Strides Out for charity

Sovereign's Quay playground in Bedfordplaceholder image

Two Bedford playgrounds to be revamped starting Monday

A recent ‘For Men To Talk... and walk' in Biggleswadeplaceholder image

Men's mental health peer support group opens new weekly meeting in Bedford

As well as being prohibited, the dry spell has increased the risk of fire outbreaks.placeholder image

Council's plea not to use barbecues or light fires as temperatures soar

An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at Bedford's Priory Country Parkplaceholder image

Bird flu confirmed among black-headed gulls at Priory Country Park in Bedford

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Bedford council reveals next steps in £1.5m riverside project

The blue-green algae blooms at Priory Country Parkplaceholder image

Warning as toxic blue-green algae blooms spotted at Priory Country Park

Avoid it & supervise your kids and pets – says council

Clare Turner

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Here's why Bedford's Corn Exchange was lit up in green last night

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Plans to increase residential moorings at Priory Marina in Bedford

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Litter Pickers comedy series filmed in Bedford has serious message

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Dead fish discovery delays start of fishing season at Priory Country Park lake i...

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Priory Country Park in Bedford given special recognition for its wildflowers and...

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Priory Country Park in Bedford to get major upgrade with new outdoor gym

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Bedford crowned the third best location in the UK for green spaces

Four Bedford parks receive Green Flag Awardplaceholder image

Four Bedford parks receive Green Flag Award

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Two parks in Bedford awarded international accolade by TripAdvisor

Nick had a motorcycle accident in a car park at Priory Country Park last Saturday (C) Google Mapsplaceholder image

Injured motorcyclist thanks Good Samaritans after coming off his bike in Bedford

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Bedford ranked at London's best commuter town

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Could you run a cafe in Bedford's top visitor destination?

Tim Foster receiving his medal with Sir Steve Redgrave, James Cracknell and Matthew Pinsent.placeholder image

On your marks for 450th anniversary run at Priory Country Park

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