Blog (June 2019) - Experience Bedfordshire

In one of her final acts as Prime Minister, Theresa May has announced a game changing new deal for the tourism sector that will revolutionise the industry. The Tourism Sector Deal reaffirms the UK’s global role as a key player in the tourism industry and will see the creation of a number of projects, including a new Tourism Data Hub, which will collate regularly updated data showing the latest trends and spends which will help those in the sector recognise what is working.

Train enthusiasts and those looking for a taste of nostalgia this weekend will want to head to Bedford Station on 29^th June to catch sight of the Flying Scotsman. This historic locomotive is making the journey to Yorkshire and will be stopping at Luton and Bedford as part of its route on the Midland Main Line.

Did you know that every June the UK celebrates National Picnic Week? Well, what better way to indulge in a terrific British past time than by spreading a blanket, opening a hamper and enjoying the great outdoors in Bedfordshire?

This year Bike Week is taking place between 8^th and 16^th June, so when better to get out in the glorious British summer time and explore Bedfordshire?
The whole point of Bike Week is to get as many people across the UK to give cycling a try, all while highlighting and celebrating how great biking can be.
 

In a report compiled for the Daily Telegraph, the Bedfordshire towns of Ampthill and Shefford came first and second respectively in a nationwide survey of places people wanted to live. The survey analysed all of Britain’s small and medium sized towns identifying those that had the most independent shops and the biggest growth in house prices.