Top Things to do in Bedfordshire
Top Hotels in Bedfordshire
- 1. The Waterfront Hotel, Spa & Golf
- 2. Premier Inn Luton Town Centre hotel
- 3. Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Flitwick Manor Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 5. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport
- 6. Thistle Express London Luton
- 7. Premier Inn Luton (Airport) hotel
- 8. Travelodge Luton
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
- 10. ibis London Luton Airport Hotel
What to do and see in Bedfordshire, England: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom including Ampthill Micro-Museum, The Higgins Bedford, The Glenn Miller Museum, Woburn Heritage Centre, Twinwood Museum, Moot Hall & Village Green.
Restaurants in Bedfordshire
1. Ampthill Micro-Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Situated above Ampthill Fireplaces, the Ampthill-micro museum is the first of its kind in Bedfordshire. Detailing the past of our historic Georgian market town, Ampthill. The exhibition shows the history of the small Bedfordshire town all the way back to 1089 with its initial mentioning in King William the Conqueror’s Domesday book. Travelling through time the exhibit shows how the town was involved with King Henry VIII, the rapid redevelopment of the 1700s and many more interesting points in the towns long history. The museum also allows visitors to get hands on with history, featuring a copy of the famous book ‘Masquerade’ by Kit Williams which sent the whole country on a treasure hunt for a golden hare which was buried in Ampthill and inspired a whole generation of treasure-hunting books, this amongst other things are available to view in the museum. The museum is open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturday.
2. The Higgins Bedford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
The Higgins Bedford is Bedford's art gallery and museum. It's a place to explore collections of fine & decorative arts, world-class watercolours, local stories and find out about great Bedfordians. Changing exhibitions mean there is always something new to see. There is lots to do for all the family.
Reviewed By debrichgil - Bedford, United Kingdom
Should be nationally recognised. Firstly you have the rooms celebrating the history of Bedford from prehistoric to present. Then the exhibitions displaying the recent histories of immigrants to the town. Then a fantastic art gallery/rooms with pictures by Turner , impressionists, modernists, contemporary Art, etc. Then upstairs rooms of fantastic glassware, and pottery. Can take a few hours to browse your way round, then a look round the shop, before dining at the very highly rated Higgins Pantry. If you have any time left a visit to the next door Bunyan Museum, and .......Panacea museum. Three treasures in the centre of Bedford.
3. The Glenn Miller Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
4. Woburn Heritage Centre
5. Twinwood Museum
6. Moot Hall & Village Green
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Moot hall is unique - built by Elstow Abbey as a courthouse/shopping centre/lodging house. It is now a beautiful Museum of 17th century life and John Bunyan. Moot Hall is also a music venue (see our website for details of events). We welcome paranormal investigation groups and hold occasional PI events that are open to the public. The hall is available to hire for small quiet private functions. The tranquil Elstow Green is the perfect place on a summer afternoon for families - for: relaxing; a picnic; chidren to play in safety. Refreshments are available at the nearby Elstow Tea Garden. As well as Saturday afternoons, we are open Bank Holiday Monday afternoons and by appointment.
