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Things to do in Bedford

There are 17 things to do recorded in and around Bedford, with options spanning playgrounds, swimming pools and amusement arcades. Part of Bedfordshire in Eastern, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 7 are free to visit, 6 are indoor options for a wet day, 9 are outdoors and 17 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Bedford include Woburn Safari Park, Oasis Beach Pool, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Eversholt Swimming Pool and Woburn Lido, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Leighton Buzzard and Luton are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Bedford

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Lidlington Childrens Playground and Wharley End Play Area.
    7 places
  2. 02
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Oasis Beach Pool and Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including House of Games and House of Games.
    2 places
  4. 04
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Adventure Golf.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Woburn Safari Park.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Leisure Bowl.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Bedford?

This guide maps 17 places to visit in and around Bedford. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Bedford?

Recognisable names near Bedford include Woburn Safari Park, Oasis Beach Pool, Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Eversholt Swimming Pool. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Bedford?

7 of the places listed for Bedford are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Bedford on a rainy day?

6 indoor options are recorded near Bedford — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Bedford kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.