What to do and see in Bedford, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Are you looking to experience Stand Up Paddleboarding in and around Bedfordshire? Then join us out on the water! 

Enjoy an authentic rural adventure on our beautiful river. After a little tuition, hop in one of our Canadian Canoes, kayaks, or SUP and paddle your way through stunning countryside, for a half, full, or two-day adventure. Pack a picnic, pack the dog, bring the kids and enjoy your day. Relax by camping in our private woodland beside the water, unwind around the campfire with only the starry skies above you. Our family business has won multiple awards including voted Top 3 places to SUP by RedBull Magazine and Top 52 places in the world by Lonely Planet. Canoe Trail also runs, Kids Birthday Parties, Whitewater Training, Corporate Team Building Events - we have hosted global brands including American Express, RSPB, Ordnance Survey, Best of Scotland canoe trip - a week canoeing based at our Highland private game lodge Duke of Edinburgh and Adventure School programmes for schools Yukon Canoe Expedition canoeing from Whitehorse to Dawson City following the Goldrush route.

Based in our beautiful woodlands, our Weekend and Holiday Forest Adventures offer fun and learning in an outdoor environment. Childrens Birthday Parties The adventure starts here! Join us in our Cambridgeshire wood near Grafham Water for a birthday party to remember. Family Forest Days Based in our beautiful woodland in Wilden our Family Forest Days make a really fun outing for the whole family. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

We provide single and multi activity experiences all at one great location for groups and individuals. You can canoe & kayak on the Great River Ouse, rock climb on our indoor or outdoor walls, scale our high ropes course and learn the art of shelter building, fire lighting & cooking using traditional methods (fire!). All of our activities are instructor lead so you have a professional to guide and look after you from arrival to departure helping you get the most out of your time with us. Whether you are looking for a fun experience with friends or family or looking to improve on your existing skills, we have the expertise to help you do that in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Learn golf or improve your game through fun, friendly and easy to understand golf lessons and enjoyable golf experiences... with former Ladies European Tour Player and now Advanced *WPGA Pro! *Women's Professional Golfers' Association

Combining 127 years of golfing history with excellent facilities for experienced players and those just starting out with our superb and highly rated 18 Hole Stagsden Course, and also our 9 Hole (Par 3) Academy Course. We also offer a driving range, golf shop, lessons with one of our golf professionals, an extensive first floor bar and lounge overlooking the 18th green for food and drink.

Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the world like Bedford Autodrome. The venue has been purpose built for speed and space, containing four entirely distinct circuits and over 5 miles of track laid out across a 384 acre site, with vast run-off areas that provide optimum safety.

Colmworth has a Par 71 18 hole course that is situated in North Bedfordshire but close to the borders of Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. The course has a reputation for playing particularly well during the winter and never has the need to use winter greens. Booking a round can be done via the course website with various offers and deals can be found. Other facilities available on site are: 9 hole Par 3/pitch n Putt, 8 bay driving range, putting green, coffee shop open to the general public, fishing in 3 well stocked lakes and self-catering holiday cottages,(Book via Flipkey).