Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of The Gallery
The Lodge, Patton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, Tel: 01767 680541, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
The Lodge is the UK headquarters of the RSPB. Stroll along 5 miles of signposted trails that take you on a journey around the reserve, through woodland, heath land and the formal gardens surrounding the Lodge house.
Nature Reserve
The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR, Tel: 01234 767037, (6 miles, 9kms)
Country park with visitor centre. Bike hire, exhibition, cafe and bar, art gallery and shop.
Country Park
Cycle Hire
Old Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP, Tel: 01767 627970, (5 miles, 8kms)
A unique historical collection of aircraft from a 1909 Bleriot to a 1942 Spitfire in flying condition, and cars dating from an 1898 Panhard in running order.
Museum - Transport
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Church Lane, Flitton, Bedfordshire, MK45 5EL, Tel: 01223 582766, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
A large mortuary chapel of the de Greys of Wrest Park containing fine sculptured tombs of monuments from 16th-19thC and some brass and alabaster.
Church
Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
The ruins of a 17thC country house, built in the heights near Ampthill and believed to be the, House Beautiful in Bunyan's, The Pilgrim's Progress.
Historic Site
10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1JE, Tel: 01767 682728, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
Information Centre
Old Town Hall, St. Pauls Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1SJ, Tel: 01234 221712, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
This historic market town, famous for its association with John Bunyan, nestles on the banks of the picturesque River Great Ouse. There are award winning parks and gardens, colourful markets and year round events.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Nr Luton, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
One hundred and fifty years of English gardens laid out in the early 18thC including painted pavilion, Chinese bridge, lakes, classical temple, orangery and bath house.
Garden
Church End, Willington, Bedfordshire, MK44 3PX, Tel: 01480 301494, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
Tudor dovecote and stable, part of a now vanished manor.
Theatre
Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2EE, Tel: 01234 771597, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
Thurleigh Farm Centre is a working farm with indoor and outdoor play facilities and tearoom where families can have relaxed fun together.
Farm
Tea/Coffee Shop
Old Warden, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA, Tel: 01767 626200, (5 miles, 8kms)
Home of the Shuttleworth College, Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden. Annual events.
Park
Bunyan Meeting Free Church, Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EU, Tel: 01234 213722, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
Museum housing the personal effects of John Bunyan (1628-1688) and copies of The Pilgrim's Progress in over 200 languages, together with other works by Bunyan.
Museum
Concert Hall
Bedford Makers and Designers, Cardington Workshops, Harrowden Lane, Cardington, Bedfordshire, MK42 0TD, Tel: 01234 741677, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)
Situated round the courtyard of renovated farm buildings The Gallery houses an exhibition area, workshops and showrooms of 5 local craftsmen.
Art Gallery
Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA, Tel: 01767 627527, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
One of the country's largest collections of birds of prey (over 300), including rare species. Walk through barn owl aviary and daily displays featuring different birds of prey.
Wildlife Park
Stevington, Bedfordshire, MK43 7QG, Tel: 01234 824330, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
A fully-restored 18thC postmill.
Windmill
104 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1QE, Tel: 01234 273580, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
Contemporary art gallery offering a changing programme of lens based work by local, national and international living artists. Shows include photography, film and new media work.
