Family friendly things for kids in and around Bedford
‘Eye spy’ on the Marston Vale Line this half term with Symbol Spot A half term activity along the Marston Vale railway line will put children’s spotting skills to the test, as they seek hidden disks along the network. London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launched ‘Symbol Spot’, in conjunction with Mini Map-Makers and the Marston…
As home schooling has entered the summer term it’s great to remember to try to get your kids to read for pleasure and here are a few titles for those aged 9 plus (which a grown up might like to give a try as well!) The Strangeworlds Travel Agency – L.D. Lapinski Flick and her…
We know life is pretty difficult at the moment and so The Art Centre and Gallery has put together artist packs to entertain the kids and give you a break, or something to just keep your mind active while staying indoors. There’s free delivery on all sorts of excellent value art packs for both adults…
When coronavirus struck, it seemed that BookTastic, Bedford’s annual children’s book festival, would have to be cancelled. But the organisers refuse to be beaten, and have exciting plans to take the festival online! BookFest was due to return in May with a programme packed with some of the biggest names in children’s books. Now the…
Bedford illustrator, David Litchfield, has seen his drawings brought to life at the ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibition at the Discover Children’s Story Centre, in Stratford. Visitors to the fully immersive exhibition will be transported into the magical world of The Three Bears, Jack and his Beanstalk, Anansi and his stories, and many more, all created by…
To celebrate British Science Week, BedPop Science Labs return to Bedford on with a full day of dozens of free hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) events. Discover your inner scientist at The Higgins Bedford with exciting BSL friendly science demos, chemical curiosities, environmental engineering challenges, hybrid air vehicles, stomp rockets, exploding dry ice…
Here’s Paula’s picks of theatre this month The Quarry at St Luke’s Morgan & West with Makin Productions present Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science Friday 21 February at 2.00pm Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00 concessions) Age guidance: 7+ Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology in this fun-for-all-the-family science extravaganza! Magicians, time…
Visit the Panacea Museum on 7 or 14 December for the chance to meet the one and only Santa Claus. At 11am -12.30pm and 1pm – 3pm families can meet Santa and receive a small gift. Each day will be restricted to 50 children on a first come first served basis. There will also be…
Bedford Central Library, in partnership with Bedford Creative Arts, are pleased to announce they have received a project grant from Arts Council England for a new participatory digital making project that explores Bedford’s long association with airships and technology. During the May half-term, visitors to the library will be invited to work with artists Mike…
Families in Bedford will be treated to a brand new cultural experience this summer with Who is Bedford? an interactive show exploring the heritage of Bedford and the people who live here. With over 50 ethnicities represented in the town, Bedford is one of the most culturally diverse towns of its size in the UK. Who is Bedford? is…