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Displaying events between 05 October 2024 and 31 October 2024

Cyanotype Prints Cyanotypes with Grete Dalum Tilds
11.15 and repeated at 1.45
Join artists Grete Dalum-Tilds to make beautiful nature powered Cyanotype Prints. Each workshops last an hour and a half. Workshops at 11.15 and 1.45.
Places limited – booking essential. Only participating children need to book – supporting adults do not need to book.
Dates: Sat 05 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 13 Booking and More Information
Bedfords Planes Trains and Automobiles Join Lydia Saul, Keeper of Social History, and explore Bedford’s transport heritage, including Airship R101, Bedford Times coach, Bedford Railway Station and the Adams car.
Adams Mail Phaeton Car, 1907 © The Higgins Bedford
 Dates: Wed 16 Booking and More Information
Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tours Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tours
16 October, 22 November, 17 January, 12 – 1pm
£6.85, concessions £5.50 – 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: Wed 16 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: Sun 20 Booking and More Information
Edward Bawden Archive Sessions Edward Bawden Archive Sessions
22 October, 26 November, 10am to 11.30am
£12.90, concessions £10.35 Booking Essential
This session is the perfect opportunity for Bawden fans and those new to the subject to have an up close look at the extensive Edward Bawden collection. Works from the collection, including some that have never been on display before, as well as old favourites, will be introduced by The Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art. Please use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking a place. Dates: Tue 22 Booking and More Information
Rag Rug Workshop Rag Rug workshop
25 October, 11.15am – 3pm (with a break for lunch)
£10 – Booking Essential
Join renowned rag rug artist Lu Mason for this special rag rug workshop. Lu will be showing us how she made her two beautiful rugs in the Edward Bawden & Me exhibition. Techniques shown will be the loopy and clippie method. Hessian and hooks will be provided, please bring some old fabric and scissors.

Dates: Fri 25 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks The Life and Times of John Bunyan Discover the history of Bedford's most famous son, who was imprisoned for his non conformist preaching. Visit the site of the cottage in which Bunyan and his family lived, the churches in which he worshipped and the site of the gaol in which he spent 12 long years where he began to write one of the best selling books in history, The Pilgrim's Progress. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
Monster Collage Tuesday 29 October: Monster Collage
Come and join local artist Katie Allen to make a Monster Collage.

Workshops last about 1hr and start at 11:15, 12:45 and 2:15
Suitable for ages 5 to 12, children must be accompanied by an adult
£5.50 per child, accompanying adults do not need to book
Tickets are limited to 3 per booking (so that a wide range of families can attend)
Use code HIGGINS30 to remove transaction fee.
Places limited to 15 per workshop
 Dates: Tue 29 Booking and More Information
BATG Guided Walks The Jewel in Bedford's Crown The Jewel in Bedford's crown is undoubtedly the River Ouse and it's Embankment. This entertaining and informative circular walk takes you along the banks of the river, which has been described as one of the finest riverside settings in England. Learn the story of the Victorian Embankment development and enjoy a walk in the ornamental gardens. Dates: Wed 30 Booking and More Information
Wizard Wands Wednesday 30 October: Wizard Wands
Come and make a Witches and Wizards Wand with Creative Days.

Workshops last about 1hr and start at 11:15, 12:45 and 2:15
Suitable for ages 5 to 12, children must be accompanied by an adult
£5.50 per child, accompanying adults do not need to book
Tickets are limited to 3 per booking (so that a wide range of families can attend)
Use code HIGGINS30 to remove transaction fee.
Places limited to 15 per workshop
 Dates: Wed 30 Booking and More Information
Clay Pumpkins Thursday 31 October: Clay Pumpkin
Come and join creative practitioner Anne-Marie Abbate to make a clay pumpkin tealight holder for Halloween.

Workshops last about 1hr and start at 11:15, 12:45 and 2:15
Suitable for ages 5 to 12, children must be accompanied by an adult
£5.50 per child, accompanying adults do not need to book
Tickets are limited to 3 per booking (so that a wide range of families can attend)
Use code HIGGINS30 to remove transaction fee.
Places limited to 20 per workshop
 Dates: Thu 31 Booking and More Information

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