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Julia Jarman is among the authors performing in the reading tent as part of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival this weekend

See top children's authors at Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

Bedford's new Central Family Hub (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

New Bedford 'family hub' for 11 to 18 year olds to open in Allhallows

Wrest Park and, inset, Taskmaster's Alex Horne (Picture: English Heritage)

English Heritage and Taskmaster team up for summer fun at Wrest Park

Celebrate Father’s Day with food, beer and live sport at The Rose which is offering chilled Father’s Day lunches with good food, cold beers, and the best live sport – including the Canadian Grand Prix.

Eight ideas for how to treat your dad on Father’s Day in Bedford

Don't miss out on summer holiday family fun activities at The Higgins Bedford.

Creative and fun family friendly activities for summer at The Higgins Bedford

Julia Jarman

Bedford's most prolific author celebrates 40 years at kite festival

The news Bedford cultural hub

1st part of former Debenhams site opens as 'what’s on Bedford hub'

A Frog and an Ox 1970 by Edward Bawden

Free Edward Bawden exhibition opens this weekend at The Higgins Bedford

From left, host Lola Lamour, last year's winners Jon Stevens and Keri Bettis, and host Mark Ewing (Picture: June Essex Photography)

Free tickets for Bedford's Twinwood Festival up for grabs

The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, a free biennial event, will take place on June 21 and 22

Bedford Kite Festival will be flying high and motoring when it returns in June

The family day is coming to Addison Howard Park on Saturday, August 2

New family day coming to Kempston this summer
A new family day is coming to Kempston in August – and the council is looking for performers as well as sponsors.
Clare Turner

Here are just a few ideas for things to do this half term

10 fun-packed attractions to visit this half term

A previous yoga session at Bedford Park

Free yoga returns to Bedford Park for 6th year

Oktoberfest comes to Wrea Green for the first time

Bedford beer festival is back - and raising a pint for its 10th anniversary

Bedford Borough Council will be hosting VE Day 80 events.

VE Day 80: Here's how Bedford will be celebrating

Bedford's Polish community is hosting its annual Heritage Day on May 4

Don’t miss chance to help celebrate Bedford Polish Heritage Day

The Entertainment Hive at Woburn Forest is a buzzing new hi-tech venue. Puttify is a fresh take on mini-golf. Photo: Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Review: Center Parcs Woburn Forest has just levelled up

Activities to mark St George’s Day celebrations will be held next Saturday (26/4) between 12pm and 6.30pm

Flying the flag in Bedford with family fun to mark St George’s Day celebrations

The unique ceramic cats inspired by John Bunyan’s legacy Inbox will be on display at The Higgins Bedford

Unique ceramic cats are purr-fect new addition at The Higgins Bedford

Sara Turner and Anne-Marie Abbate from Permission2

Don't be a bird brain: Join this Bedford duo for a pigeon art trail across town

"Money is tight, but it is important to invest in projects like this"

A series of Easter fun activities are on offer at Oasis Beach Pool

Bedford’s Oasis Beach Pool promises Easter holiday fun despite closure plans

Rock Choir and Pilgrims Pre-Prep Choir announced as support act for Bedford Park Proms on July 6

Bedford Park Proms announces support acts with last chance to buy £35 tickets

It's official: Universal resort and theme park IS COMING TO BEDFORD

See the amazing giraffes up close and personal. Photo: Courtesy of Woburn Safari Park.

Win a VIP Woburn Safari Park adventure with hotel stay this Easter

Although the workshops don't take place until April 8 to 17, The Higgins recommended you book your place as soon as possible

Celebrate Earth Day with a whole host of Easter activities at The Higgins

Rachel Turnbull, English Heritage’s senior collections conservator, views the mysterious portrait (Picture: English Heritage)

Could this mysterious painting loaned to Wrest Park be Lady Jane Grey?

Mercury Rev will headline Esquires this summer

Mercury Rev to headline Esquires as part of venue’s birthday celebrations
Influential US indie-pop icons Mercury Rev will headline Esquires this summer as part of the venue’s 35th birthday celebrations.
David Jackson

Bush dogs return to Woburn Safari Park.

Watch: “Iconic” near threatened species returns to Woburn Safari Park

Holly, Mia and Dominique are to star in Cinderella in Hollywood

Young dancers from Bedford to star in ‘Cinderella’ ballet production

The Colour and Light exhibition opens on February 15

New Colour and Light exhibition to illuminate The Higgins Bedford

Make a date for Bedford's Tattoo Convention to be held from May 31 to June 1

Tattoo Convention to be held in Bedford over May bank holiday weekend

Fedde Le Grand (pictured) and Jax Jones will be bringing their sets to Bedford as part of the Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park

DJ Jax Jones and Fedde Le Grand to perform at Bedford Park

Club 200 Bingo at Aspects in Bedford

Great gran is second winner to scoop £50,000 jackpot at Bedford bingo club

The Human League and McFly are the latest names to be announced for the Bedford Park concerts next year

The Human League and McFly latest headliners announced for Bedford Park

Christmas lights will be switched on this Saturday in Bedford and on Sunday in Kempston

Bedford and Kempston host two Christmas lights switch on events this weekend

Win tickets for Wicksteed Park’s festive family experience

Win tickets to Wicksteed Park’s festive family experience

There are three designated areas for folding chairs, all beyond the new big top tent where the acts will be playing

Organisers in U-turn over chairs at next year's Bedford Park concerts

Bedford Esquires

Teenage Fanclub to play Bedford Esquires with some tickets at 1990 prices

Halloween pumpkin with ghoulish face. Photo: Shutterstock

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The award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury in June 2025

Dear Evan Hansen coming to the Waterside Theatre in 2025

Rag’n’Bone Man will headline Bedford Park on Saturday, July 5, 2025

Rag’n’Bone Man to play Bedford Park next year as part of Summer Sessions line up

Actors Aiyana Bartlett & Farah Ashraf in Santi & Naz

Santi & Naz comes to The Place, Bedford

Larry Dean

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee brings new stand up show to Bedford

Win a Wicksteed wristband and have a spooktastic time
Visit Wicksteed Park this autumn for a spooktastic Halloween and dive into days filled with family thrills, exciting attractions and unforgettable moments.
Neil Burkett

The cast of the Milton Keynes Theatre's 2024 pantomime Peter Pan enjoy a ride on a pirate ship at Gulliver's Land

Get ready to join the ride as MK Theatre officially launches Christmas panto

Look into my eyes!

IN PICTURES: Be prepared to be scared as The Howl returns for Halloween

Murder at the Museum is just one of a variety of activities on offer at The Higgins in Bedford to celebrate the free Fun Palaces event on October 5

Take part in a variety of exciting workshops aimed at all ages

The 2023 Partnership Trophy, attended by footballers John Stones and Peter Shilton

Salvation Army football team from Milton Keynes to compete in tournament backed ...

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From left, Christina Trevanion, Charlie Ross and Philip Serrell

TV's antiques experts Charlie Ross and Philip Serrell to share their secrets

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike.

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike returns for a magical evening under the stars in memory...

Cllr Sarah Gallagher at the new mini golf course at Bedford's Russell Park

Cardington Hangars on a golf course in Bedford? You must be crazy

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Woburn Safari welcomes two new rhinos and bids farewell to Bonnie

All classes are being held at Lakeview Village Hall, Wixams

Instead of running away with the circus, why not learn the skills instead?

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