Location: Bedford
Top Things to do in Bedford
10 Sights & Landmarks in Bedford That You Shouldn't Miss
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, England. The town has a population of around 80,000, whereas the Borough of Bedford had a population of 166,252 in 2015 together with Kempston.
Restaurants in Bedford
1. Edible Ornamentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 484 reviews
We began selling chilli pepper plants in 2001. The plants, and later pickles and sauces, gained very favorable attention and in 2007 we purchased Cherwood Nursery in Chawston which we renovated. Known for its 'Pick Your Own' chilli tunnel which is open to the public, the nursery has become the destination of choice for European hot pepper enthusiasts. In addition to fresh retail and wholesale chillies we also produce a selection of gourmet sauces, spice rubs, dried, smoked, frozen, and pickled chillies processed onsite in a 5 'Stars On The Doors' production kitchen. We also 'grow-to-order' for many other European hot sauce producers, restaurants, farm shops, delicatessens, and distinguished retailers such as Harrods and Fortnum and Mason. We host tours and workshops. Our chilli sauces are available from the nursery and local Waitrose stores. Edible Ornamentals has featured in the national daily press, The Economist and leading national trade publications The Grocer and Fresh Produce Journal. Joanna featured as a chilli expert on BBC's 3 Counties Radio, Radio 2's 'Chris Evans Show', and Radio 4's 'You and Yours' and has appeared in many TV programmes including Ready Steady Cook, Economy Gastronomy, Market Kitchen, Countrywise, Gordon Ramsay's 'Ultimate Cookery Course', 'The Hairy Bikers' and ITV's 'Sunday Brunch'. Heston Blumenthol visited and filmed an episode of his Channel 4 series "Great British Food" which featured Shawn and Heston eating a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, hottest chilli in the world at that time. Edible Ornamentals won an extremely prestigious "Grower Of The Year Award" at the annual Horticultural Weekly sponsored event in 2011. That same year we were crowned "Best Chilli Grower UK" at the Fiery Foods Festival in Brighton. We were also named 'Local Food Hero' for East Anglia by the Good Food Channel's Market Kitchen and in 2015 awarded an extremely prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Reviewed By samwH6439GG
A really informative tour from our superb guide, plus a great tasting session. A new chilli connoisseur is born!
2. Ronnie Barker Black Plaque
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
I never knew Ronnie Barker was born in Bedford and I only found out by discovering this on trip advisor so decided to track it down on my next visit to Bedford. Thank the Lord for Google Maps as I used this to locate the plaque! Heading out of Bedford town centre the plaque is located in Garfield Street which is a street of terraced houses and number 70 is virtually at the end of the road close to the junction with Stanley Street. If you walk along Stanley Street this will bring you out by Robinson Pools and Bedford Park. The house is a residential home so don't pester the residents but you can get a pic of the origins of a comedy legend.
3. The Bedford to Sandy rail walk
4. The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
5. Butterfly Bridge Bedford
6. Saint Paul's Church
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
There are records of a church on this site in Anglo-Saxon times although the present building although essentially medieval has Victorian accretions. It was, however, during the Second World War, when the BBC moved most of its operations to Bedford, that Trinity Chapel achieved international prominence as the venue for services broadcast around the war. Today as the Civic Church for the Borough of Bedford and the County of Bedfordshire it is a focus for special commemorations and celebrations. There are regular concerts on Tuesday lunchtimes as well as recitals on the organ which was refurbished as recently as 2010. I was impressed by some contemporary paintings almost abstract in feel commemorating the stations of the Cross.
7. Willington Dovecote and Stables
8. Bedford War Memorial
9. Embankment Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Surprise81 - Bedford, United Kingdom
A fabulous riverside walk today in beautiful surroundings and lots of wildlife. The riverside gardens and ornate bridges are immaculately maintained providing an ever changing vista with rowers, joggers and families all enjoying a post Christmas Sunday morning stroll. The boating lake and colourful boats brought back happy childhood memories and the lovely restaurants along the Embankment and Rusell Park provide many dining choices. For visitors to the area don't miss the opportunity to extend your walk to Priory Marina which has an abundance of wildlife in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended.
10. Herring Green Activity Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 327alisony
Would highly recommend here for a family day out with Tweens/Teens included. Thank you Ria for making our Alpaca walking experience so enjoyable for each member of our group. The Centre/Farm have managed social distancing measures really well and it was so lovely to have such a relaxing post-lockdown experience. Really looking forward to returning to have Afternoon Tea with the Owls when things have returned to "normal"! :-)
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