Enjoy a day or two in the great outdoors of Bedfordshire with the family. Breathe in the fresh air, relax and take in the spectacular scenery or cycle through the forest tracks.
Bedfordshire has plenty of places to take the children whilst on their school holidays, and what is more they are FREE!
Bedford Park Bedford Park is part of the town's Victorian legacy, with formal gardens, a lake and an award winning adventure playground for the children to enjoy.
Chilterns Gateway Centre
Visit the Chilterns Gateway Centre and you will be standing on Bedfordshire's highest point at the Dunstable Downs! The Chilterns Gateway Centre offers spectacular views over the surrounding counties and is perfect for kite flying.
Marston Vale Forest Centre
Covering 61 square miles of Bedfordshire, Marston Vale is a family friendly location for a great day out. Take a walk or cycle through the eight kilometres of surfaced footpaths and cycle paths. Also explore the beautiful wetland nature reserve (please note that there is a ticketed charge to help sustain the wildlife in this area).
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Stockwood Discovery Centre is a newly refurbished visitor attraction and museum designed with environmentally friendly and sustainable principles. The Discovery Centre is home to the Mossman Collection, the largest display of carriages in the UK. Stockwood discovery Centre is also a paradise to garden enthusiasts where work from the acclaimed artist Ian Finlay is on permanent display.
RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve
Pack a picnic and head off to the beautiful woodland and heathland of the RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve. Covering 180 hectares of land you and the children can take a nature trail and see how many insects and other wildlife you can find.