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Whittling Taster Sessions Whittling Taster Sessions

11am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 2:30pm and 3:00pm - 4pm

Booking Essential. Suitable for adults and supervised children aged 10+. Children must be supervised by an adult.

Chip’s Wellness Whittling Club’s usual home is in the Forest of Marston Vale. David Yule will be running taster sessions at The Higgins Bedford. Find out more about the Whittling Club at Instagram - chipswellnesswhittlingclub

There are 6 places per session for children aged 10+ - supporting adults do not need to book a place. Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

Smartphone Discovery Walk Smartphone Discovery Walk

2pm – 3.30pm

Booking Essential. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. Children must be supervised by an adult. A Smartphone is needed for the workshop.

Join artist Graham Fudger for this creative exploration of the Panacea Gardens. Learn about using your smartphone camera and other apps to connect with nature and discover the beautiful gardens of the Panacea Museum.

Use HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking your place. If you no longer require a place, let us know so it can be offered to someone else. Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

Canopy and Craft Taster Session with Wilder Lives Canopy & Craft taster session with Wilder Lives

3pm – 4.30pm

Booking Essential. Suitable for adults

Join Liz for a relaxing 90 minutes connecting with nature and getting creative. Experience how tuning into the natural world can quiet our minds and stimulate our senses, then harness this inspiration as we explore the calming practice of mindful doodling - zero artistic skill required! Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - Plaques and Plinths
Discover the fascinating lives of our Bedford ancestors honoured by the blue plaques and statues in our town centre.
Dates: Sun 14 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - A Tour of St. Paul's Church
St Paul’s has stood at the centre of Bedford life for over a thousand years. Step inside this beautiful church to learn more of its fascinating history and its importance to the development of Bedford.
Dates: Thu 18 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - The Jewel in Bedford's Crown
‘One of the finest riverside settings in England’; Enjoy a walk along Bedford’s Victorian Embankment and discover its rich history. Dates: Sun 21 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - A Tour of St. Peter's Church
St Peter’s is one of the oldest Saxon churches in Bedfordshire. It has withstood attacks by the Vikings, two world wars and has been a part of Bedford life for a thousand years. The church has a rich history to reveal. Dates: Wed 24 Booking and More Information

Snails for All Exhibition Tour Snails for All Exhibition Tour
Friday 26 June, 11.30am to 12pm.
Tickets £3.95 per person, concessions £3.35. Booking Essential.
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of the exhibition.

Please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee at the checkout.
Dates: Fri 26 Booking and More Information

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - I Never Knew That 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