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Displaying events between 01 August 2026 and 31 August 2026

Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - Bedford in WWII
A walk that reveals the way of life of Bedford in WWII and some of the surprising roles that the town played in the war effort. Dates: Sun 02 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Meet the Egyptians 7-12 yrs (Harpur Studio) £3.95
Find out facts about the Egyptians, their Gods and the pyramids. Make a sarcophagus for a mummy plus lots of other Egyptian inspired craft.
Dates: Tue 04 Booking and More Information
Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - Bedford's South Bank Show
The south of Bedford has changed dramatically over the past sixty years. This walk reveals past buildings, industry and people, and the important part this area played in the Victorian expansion of Bedford. !! This walk passes twice under a very low bridge (1.45 Metres) !!
 Dates: Wed 05 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Rocket Launch with Little Science Labs Rocket launch with Little Science Labs
5-12 yrs (Barbican Studio) £6.05
Inspired by the Artemis Rocket voyage? Why not create your own rocket with the help of Little Science Labs? You will design your own craft whilst receiving lots advice about how to optimise your rocket’s flight performance and then you get to launch it from The Higgins Bedford and see how high it flies.
 Dates: Wed 05 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Covent Garden Circus Skills Our session leader, Tabatha is a former Covent Garden Street Performer with over 25 years experience in the performance and entertainment industry. She invites all the family to try their hand at a variety of circus skills and have lots of fun along the way! Dates: Thu 06 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 09 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Stone Age Session Stone Age Session: Helen 7-12years (Harpur Studio)
There was more to the stone age than just stone! Explore Prehistory through hands on activities relating to the archaeology of the time, Create your own cave art, try your hand at flint axe making or grinding wheat to make flour.
Dates: Tue 11 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Teaching Talons Teaching Talons
Tuesday 11 August, £6.05 per child, suitable for ages 5-12
Workshops 11.30am–12.30pm, 1–2 pm and 2.15-3.15pm
Enjoy meeting the awesome animal ambassadors of Teaching Talons.
All workshops last an hour. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential unless stated otherwise. Adults do not need to book a place.
To book a place for children on all holiday activities, visit the website at www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Book_Online, call the Box Office on 01234 718044 (open Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-4pm) or scan this QR code. Please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee.
If a booked place is no longer required for any of our workshops, please let us know so that it can be made available to another family.
 Dates: Tue 11 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Shaving Foam Marble Cards Shaving Foam Marble Cards: Lisa Tilley 5-12 yrs (Barbican Studio)
Come and have a go at paper marbling with local artist Lisa Tilley and make your own marbled cards. This technique is even more fun in that we use shaving foam instead of oil and is suitable for all. Younger children can attend but will need support from their adult.
 Dates: Wed 12 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Clay Keepsake Holder Construct a three-dimensional clay niche to display all of your favourite and precious items. Add imprints and patterns to make your niche truly unique. Dates: Thu 13 Booking and More Information
Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle
Bedford Castle dominated the town for two hundred years and was destroyed following a siege in 1224; Find out why this local event changed the course of England’s history! Dates: Sun 16 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Dino Planters with the Goodlife Garden Dino Planters: The Goodlife Garden
5-12 yrs (Barbican Studio) £3.90
10-11 11:30-12:30
Using recycled materials, make your own Dino plant pal for your windowsill where you can watch your plant grow. (Plant included)
Unless stated our summer activities are suitable for 5 to 12 year olds, they last an hour, are bookable, with sessions taking place at 11:15am, 12:45pm and 2:15pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult, however only book a place for the participating child(ren). When placing a booking, please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee. You can book online or call the Box office on 01234 718044, available Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
 Dates: Tue 18 Booking and More Information
Higgins Activity Fire Tiles with Little Science Labs Fire Tiles: Little Science Labs
5-12 yrs (Barbican Studio) £6.05
11:15, 12:45, 2:15
Create your own beautiful tile using the magic of flammable inks. Children will learn about the fire triangle as well as how to light a fire safely in this unique and exciting fire workshop.
Unless stated our summer activities are suitable for 5 to 12 year olds, they last an hour, are bookable, with sessions taking place at 11:15am, 12:45pm and 2:15pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult, however only book a place for the participating child(ren). When placing a booking, please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee. You can book online or call the Box office on 01234 718044, available Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
 Dates: Wed 19 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 20 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 23 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 26 Booking and More Information
Bedford Tour Guides Guided Walks - Bedford's Movers & Shakers
Come and meet some of the people who helped to shape Bedford as the population expanded in the Victorian era leading to the development of the ‘New Town’. Dates: Sun 30 Booking and More Information

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