Book: Bedford and
Huntingdon, St.Neots and Biggleswade (Landranger Maps).
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Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD. Tel: 01234 353323.
The collections of some 20,000 items cover the wide range of
domestic, corporate, military and agricultural life as well as
local crafts and industries. The Museum shop offers a variety
of interesting and unusual gift ideas, including toys for children.
A coffee machine with seating is available in the entrance hall.
www.bedfordmuseum.org. Location: In the centre of Bedford.
Bedford Castle is located
in the town centre, off High Street. The earliest castle was
built soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Damaged motte is
all that remains. In the 19th century, the northern part of the
motte was used as an icehouse. A major facelift for Bedford Castle
Mound was completed in May 2004. Location: In the centre of Bedford.
Twinwood Events Ltd, Twinwood Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41
6AB. Tel: 01234 350413. Twinwood Events Limited was formed to
promote the events and concerts held at the newly constructed
outdoor arena atTwinwood Airfield.The Annual Glenn Miller Festival
is now held each August bank holiday. The Glenn Miller Festival
incorporates many top Big Bands. The Glenn Miller Museum is open
during the warmer months at Weekends from 10.30am to 4pm. twinwoodevents.comAbout
2 miles north of Bedford.
Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton,
Huntingdon, PE28 0EA. Tel: 01480 860 505. Kimbolton Castle is
best known as the final home (or prison) of King Henry VIII's
first queen, Catherine of Aragon. Although the Castle now belongs
to Kimbolton School, visitors can still see the impressive range
of State Rooms, with an outstanding set of murals by Pellegrini.
We regret that access to the State Rooms is difficult for visitors
with limited mobility and that there is no wheelchair access.
About 10 miles north of Bedford.
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