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Blog (April 2019) - Experience Bedfordshire

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    New aquarium opening at Whipsnade Zoo

    Opening this summer, the Aquarium at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo will be the first in the UK dedicated to conserving threatened and extinct-in-the-wild freshwater fish. Taking visitors on a round-the-world journey through ten of the planet’s most extreme and fascinating aquatic habitats, from a vibrant flooded forest in Brazil, to an African puddle, the Aquarium will bring families face-to-face with some of the rarest and most unique fish species in existence.

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    In Events

    Family events this Easter in Bedfordshire

    We’ve been guaranteed a warm and sunny Easter weekend this year, so why not grab the kids and head out and about to explore some of the events and activities that are being hosted around Bedfordshire this Easter break?
    There are a great selection of fun things to do for all the family, so make sure to add these events to your diary!

  • bedford blue plaque
    In News

    New blue plaque for two of Bedford’s famous exports

    A new plaque has been unveiled in Bedford, the fifth in a series of new plaques being put up around the town, honouring Joshua and Hester Hawkins, two extraordinary figures in Bedford’s history. You’ll find it on the wall of the couple’s former address, 18 Linden Road, which is now home to the YMCA.

  • Luton Hoo Hotel

    Spend the Easter holiday at Luton Hoo

    If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Luton over the Easter break, look no further than Luton Hoo Hotel. Starting from Saturday, 6th April until Monday 22nd April, there are a whole host of Easter holiday packages on offer.