What's On

BATG Guided Walks Tales of the Tower & Steeple St Paul's & St Peters churches have a fascinating history and many stories to tell. Join us on a brief tour of each church and discover why they have played such an important in the development and the history of the town itself. Dates: Wed 03 Booking and More Information

BATG Guided Walks Bedford's Movers & Shakers You will know of the 'mugshot' but did you know it was first introduced into the criminal justice system by Robert Evans Roberts, a reforming governor of Bedford Prison in Victorian times? Join us on this walk and meet Roberts and others who made a difference in Bedford and in the world. Dates: Sun 07 Booking and More Information

BATG Guided Walks Bedford In World War 2 A walk that reveals the way of life in Bedford and some of the little known facts about the role it played during World War 2. Learn how Bedford became the main hub of the BBC during the war and how it became the centre of wartime entertainment. Discover a 'secret' Bedford and the connections of the town to the code breakers at Bletchley Park. Dates: Sun 14 Booking and More Information

Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tours
12 March, 18 April, 15 May, 20 June, 16 July, 20 September
12 - 12.30pm
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me.
Dates: Tue 16 Booking and More Information

The Higgins Highlights Tour 8th May 11am-12 & 17 July 2-3pm
£6.85, concessions £5.50 Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Social History for an introductory tour of the highlights of the Higgins Bedford featuring Bedford's heritage. Dates: Wed 17 Booking and More Information

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery at 75 – Celebratory Tour 25 July 2024, 3pm – 4pm
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
On the 25 July 1949 at 3pm Cecil Higgins Art Gallery opened its doors for the first time. Join us to celebrate 75 years of Mr Higgins’ remarkable collection and learn more about its origins in this special tour with the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art. Dates: Thu 25 Booking and More Information

BATG Guided Walks I Never Knew That Bedford has a story waiting to be told. Discover some surprising facts and stories about Bedford that will hopefully leave you saying "Well I never knew that!" Dates: Sun 28 Booking and More Information

BATG Guided Walks The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle The Norman conquest of Britain witnessed the introduction of castles to the landscape, and, in Bedford, a major castle was built in the 12th century. Walk through the old castle grounds, see the castle and it's demise in the siege of 1224. This year witnesses the 800th anniversary of the Great Siege of Bedford Castle in 1224. Dates: Wed 31 Booking and More Information