Blog (October 2019) - Experience Bedfordshire

As Halloween draws closer, we thought we’d take a look at some of the spooky goings on around the county of Bedfordshire. With the huge amount of history that is associated with this part of the UK, it’s only natural that the locals have a few ghost stories to share. So, here are our selection of haunted places in Bedfordshire.

We all know the rhyme: Remember, remember the fifth of November, gun powder treason and plot… As the 5^th is a Tuesday though, you’re more likely to find that the firework displays will be taking place the weekend before and we thought we’d put together a selection of displays you can catch around the county.

If you’re visiting one of the many towns and villages in Bedfordshire this half term, you’ll no doubt be looking for something to do to entertain the kids. Well, don’t fear, you’ll find plenty of ideas on our what’s on page (or click here for events taking place during half term) but if you need any more inspiration, read on!

Bedfordshire is full of open countryside and has plenty of parks and green spaces to enjoy, whether you have a furry friend or not. Whether you have a dog and want some inspiration of places to explore with them or you just want to spend some time in the country seeing how many different dogs you can spot, here is a list of our favourite places for dog walking.

According to the researches at Home2Go, there are fifteen places to visit in the UK for those of you wanting to escape the pressures of social media and enjoy a break with a digital detox and Bedfordshire is one of them! While those of you visiting the county can rest assured that there is decent connectivity and its a great place to host your corporate events and keep up to date with your Facebook friends, the research has revealed that there are a high number of properties in the county without internet access. 

Fancy getting your hands on the ultimate prize from Woburn Abbey? Well if you want the chance to win a night stay for four people at the Woburn Abbey Hotel as well as several additional ways to compliment your stay and tickets to the Woburn Safari Park, make sure to read on! 

If you want a destination that is rural but still with plenty of things to see and do, why not head to Dunstable? This town is one of the main shopping destinations in the county and has a rich history making it an ideal place for culture lovers and shopping lovers alike.

Representatives from the Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech and Drama were honoured recently after receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special ceremony on 4^th September.