| Town: | Bedford |
| Location: | Europe > England > Bedfordshire |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Bedford is a small riverside town in the county of Bedfordshire and a popular commuter destination. With excellent rail links to London, a central location, and a recent surge in urban development, many people are moving here to experience life on the Great Ouse. And it’s a multicultural place too, with one of the largest proportions of Italians in the UK, and thriving Indian and Polish communities. But as scenic as the ‘town of markets’ might be, there is a rougher quality to Bedford – as there are with many similar settlements in England, especially on the high street at the weekend. Nevertheless, whether you’ve grown up in Bedford or have just moved here, there is certainly enough on offer in the surrounding areas to keep you busy for some time – even if it is quite grey and flat. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| Keep an eye out for the Riverside North development that’s progressing in town. Along with the recently refurbished Bus Station, this should breathe a new bit of life into the town. |
| If you’re looking for a pleasant park close to the town centre, then the Priory Country Park might make for a good choice – especially if you’re a dog walker or it’s a clear day. |
| It’s worth looking into Box End Park. It’s a lovely spot on a clear day, and it’s particularly exciting because of the Wakeboarding School that’s based there. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Bedford |
| Also known as: | A Town of Markets |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Bedford Bus Station, Bedford Train Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | hill, lake, river, woods |
| Location type: | rural, town, urban, village |
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam, Sikhism |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Bedford River Festival |
| Services: | Bedford Charter Market, Kempston Post Office |
| Shops: | Debenhams Department Store (Bedford), Lidl Supermarket (Kempston), Sainsbury's Supermarket (Kempston) |
| Animals: | squirrels |
| Birds: | pigeons, swans |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | British Pound (GBP) |
| Average daily budget: | Add Data |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | Add Data |
| High season: | July, August |
| Low season: | November, January, February |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Italian |
| Timezone: | UTC+00:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Country calling code: | 44 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 52.13597, -0.46665 |
| Geographical feature: | Great Ouse River |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Bedford and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Bedford and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 8 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 15 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 55 minutes |
| Altitude: | 85m |
| Population: | 79190 |
| Size: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Bedford |
| Wikitravel: | Bedford |
| Tripadvisor: | Bedford |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | BBC Weather Bedford |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | UK Government |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | GBP1.25 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | GBP1.02 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | GBP0.40 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | GBP0.90 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | GBP16 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | GBP13 |
| Milk | 1 litre | GBP0.75 |
| Oil | 1 litre | GBP1.20 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | GBP17.50 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | GBP14 |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | GBP17 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | GBP13 |
| Water | 1 litre | GBP0.60 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | GBP18 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | GBP14 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | GBP4.60 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | GBP1.25 |
| Apples | 1kg | GBP1.60 |
| Bananas | 1kg | GBP0.72 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | GBP1.95 |
| Bread | 1 loaf | GBP1.30 |
| Carrots | 1kg | GBP0.60 |
| Chillies | 1kg | GBP10 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | GBP0.50 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | GBP0.30 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | GBP1.35 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | GBP1.25 |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | GBP1.80 |
| Garlic | 1kg | GBP7.50 |
| Ginger | 1kg | GBP3 |
| Honey | 1 jar | GBP1.50 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | GBP0.85 |
| Jam | 1 jar | GBP0.75 |
| Onions | 1kg | GBP0.75 |
| Oranges | 1kg | GBP2.30 |
| Pasta | 1kg | GBP1.70 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | GBP1.45 |
| Peanuts | 100g | GBP1 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | GBP1 |
| Raisins | 100g | GBP0.30 |
| Rice | 1kg | GBP1.10 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | GBP1.10 |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | GBP1.75 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | GBP4 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | GBP1.80 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | GBP3 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | GBP1.20 |
| Floss | 1 pack | GBP1.50 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | GBP1.10 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | GBP1.30 |
| Razors | 1 pack | GBP3 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | GBP1 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | GBP1.45 |
| Soap | 1 bar | GBP0.70 |
| Tampons | 1 box | GBP1.50 |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | GBP0.50 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | GBP1 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | GBP1.50 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | GBP1.65 |
| Bandages | 1 pack | GBP0.45 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | GBP1.25 |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | GBP1.80 |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | GBP0.40 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | GBP0.45 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | GBP1.50 |
| Plasters | 1 pack | GBP1 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | GBP4.50 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | GBP3.25 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | GBP1.80 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | GBP9.34 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | GBP7.64 |
| Coriander | 100g | GBP2.10 |
| Cumin | 100g | GBP2.15 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | GBP1.22 |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | GBP0.90 |
| Matches | 1 pack | GBP0.73 |
| Paprika | 100g | GBP1.84 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | GBP3.10 |
| Turmeric | 100g | GBP1.84 |
| Stock | 1 pack | GBP1 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bagel (loaded) | GBP6.95 | |
| Banana split | GBP5.95 | |
| Bhaji | GBP2.95 | |
| Biryani (meat) | GBP7.95 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | GBP6.95 | |
| Bolognese | GBP8.95 | |
| Bruschetta | GBP5.62 | |
| Burger | GBP10.95 | |
| Burger (cheese) | GBP11.95 | |
| Calamari | GBP12.75 | |
| Carbonara | GBP8.93 | |
| Cheese board | GBP10.95 | |
| Cheesecake | GBP5.88 | |
| Chicken wings | GBP6.85 | |
| Crab | GBP8.95 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | GBP7.95 | |
| Curry (South Asia – vegetarian) | GBP6.95 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – meat) | GBP10.95 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – vegetarian) | GBP10.95 | |
| Duck (sauce) | GBP4.50 | |
| Fillet (fish) | GBP17.45 | |
| Fish and chips | GBP12.95 | |
| Fishcakes | GBP8.38 | |
| French fries | GBP3.23 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | GBP10.95 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | GBP10.95 | |
| Garlic bread | GBP3.23 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (sundae) | GBP5.47 | |
| Kebab | GBP3.50 | |
| Lamb chops | GBP17.95 | |
| Lasagna | GBP10.45 | |
| Mashed potatoes | GBP3.50 | |
| Meat balls | GBP10.95 | |
| Mezze | GBP11.95 | |
| Mixed grill | GBP20.62 | |
| Mussels | GBP9.55 | |
| Naan | GBP1.95 | |
| Noodles (meat) | GBP10.95 | |
| Noodles (vegetable) | GBP10.95 | |
| Omelette | GBP6.95 | |
| Onion rings | GBP2.50 | |
| Panini | GBP3.99 | |
| Papadum | GBP0.60 | |
| Pasta (meat) | GBP9.28 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | GBP7.95 | |
| Pâté | GBP4.95 | |
| Pilau rice (meat) | GBP2.30 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | GBP9.95 | |
| Pizza (simple) | GBP7.95 | |
| Prawns | GBP9.32 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ravioli (meat) | GBP10.95 | |
| Rice (steamed) | GBP2.73 | |
| Rice (sticky) | GBP3.50 | |
| Risotto | GBP11.28 | |
| Salad | GBP6.09 | |
| Salad (meat) | GBP7 | |
| Samosas (meat) | GBP2.95 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | GBP2.95 | |
| Sausage and mash | GBP13.95 | |
| Skewers (meat) | GBP9.23 | |
| Soup (meat) | GBP5.85 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | GBP5.85 | |
| Spring rolls | GBP4.95 | |
| Steak | GBP16.28 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | GBP10.95 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | GBP10.95 | |
| Tom Yum | GBP6.50 | |
| Whole (fish) | GBP15.95 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | GBP3.73 | |
| Brandy (shot) | GBP3.50 | |
| Champagne (bottle) | GBP27.48 | |
| Cider (bottle) | GBP4.20 | |
| Cocktail | GBP5.90 | |
| Coffee | GBP2.50 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | GBP2.47 | |
| Gin (shot) | GBP3.23 | |
| Iced tea | GBP3.95 | |
| Port (bottle) | GBP28.95 | |
| Port (glass) | GBP2.95 | |
| Prosecco (glass) | GBP5.50 | |
| Rum (shot) | GBP3.23 | |
| Soft drink | GBP2.33 | |
| Sparkling water | GBP2.95 | |
| Tea | GBP2.50 | |
| Tea (herbal) | GBP2.50 | |
| Tequila (shot) | GBP2.95 | |
| Tonic water | GBP2.30 | |
| Water (2L) | GBP5.68 | |
| Whisky (shot) | GBP3.55 | |
| Wine (bottle) | GBP15.95 | |
| Wine (glass) | GBP4.22 |
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