Frances’s guidebook
Food scene
A lovely place to enjoy a meal, superb food, and excellent service. Approx 90 mins walk, or 15 minutes drive.
Suggested to book ahead as they do get booked up early.
19 locals recommend
The Plough Inn
Kimbolton RoadA lovely place to enjoy a meal, superb food, and excellent service. Approx 90 mins walk, or 15 minutes drive.
Suggested to book ahead as they do get booked up early.
Approx 45 minutes walk or longer if you amble. Lovely friendly country pub with a classic menu. Lovely outside garden area and dog friendly too!
6 locals recommend
The Horse & Jockey
Church EndApprox 45 minutes walk or longer if you amble. Lovely friendly country pub with a classic menu. Lovely outside garden area and dog friendly too!
Bedford Corn Exchange
13 Saint Paul's SquareWant to catch a show, or visiting band, the Corn Exhange has lots going on.
Sightseeing
For a bit of history, take time to visit the Castle Mound and learn about how the river was so important in past times and why the Castle was built there.
Bedford Castle Mound
Newnham RoadFor a bit of history, take time to visit the Castle Mound and learn about how the river was so important in past times and why the Castle was built there.
Learn more about the local area and in particular the Panacea society.
7 locals recommend
Panacea Museum
11 Newnham RdLearn more about the local area and in particular the Panacea society.
Always something new to see at the Higgins, certainly worth a visit on a rainy day.
16 locals recommend
The Higgins Bedford
Castle LaneAlways something new to see at the Higgins, certainly worth a visit on a rainy day.
Visit the beautiful Swiss Gardens, there are guided tours available too and they hold lots of different events throughout the year.
16 locals recommend
Swiss Garden
Alder DriveVisit the beautiful Swiss Gardens, there are guided tours available too and they hold lots of different events throughout the year.
All things old time, including the historic flying shows, be sure to check out if there are any events going on, they are a spectacular way to spend an evening.
The Shuttleworth Trust
All things old time, including the historic flying shows, be sure to check out if there are any events going on, they are a spectacular way to spend an evening.
Activities
Just over 5 minutes drive away, its easy to book online. They also have a lovely cafe/bar with home made food to try.
Colmworth Golf Club and Venue Hire
New RoadJust over 5 minutes drive away, its easy to book online. They also have a lovely cafe/bar with home made food to try.
When Keysoe have one of their shows on, its a great way to spend a day watching/competing and enjoying the various hospitality options on site.
The College Equestrian Centre
Church RoadWhen Keysoe have one of their shows on, its a great way to spend a day watching/competing and enjoying the various hospitality options on site.
This museum which is also the site of many events can be reached across country within 25 mins as our lane leads to it via a Public footpath.
Glenn Miller Museum
Twinwood RoadThis museum which is also the site of many events can be reached across country within 25 mins as our lane leads to it via a Public footpath.