Family friendly things for kids in and around Bedford
Museum Takeover is a celebration of young people’s contributions to The Higgins Bedford. We’re inviting 13 to 18 year olds to run the museum (with support from the staff and volunteers). If you would like to have a go at being a gallery volunteer, help to welcome visitors at front of house or try your hand at being…
Bedford’s bookworms are in for a treat at the end of the month as BookTastic Children’s Book Festival returns for its third year. Sponsored by Rogan’s Books, the event will take place on the grounds of the Panacea Musuem on Newnham Road, Bedford and will feature a host of awesome authors, illuminating illustrators and wonderful…
We have rounded up lots of fun ideas to entertain your little ones (and you!) this half term! Some of these have a cost however alot are FREE! Hopefully you won’t be hearing the chimes of ‘I’m Bored’ this coming week! Enjoy!! Spooktacular Half Term Fun at Waterstones 24th – 29th October Activities all week,…
In 2011 the first Castle Quay Weekender took place in seven empty units on Castle Lane and attracted 5000 visitors. The legacy of that event was far-reaching, including being the catalyst for the launch of this very newspaper. Five years on and those vacant shops are thriving independent restaurants, cafes and businesses surrounding Castle Mound…
Need some inspiration for the Easter holidays? We’ve rounded up TWENTY things that cost exactly nothing to take part in. Hurrah! We’ve cherry-picked some highlights of what’s on at the libraries, but please check out the Bedfordshire Virtual Libraries website which details all the activities that are taking place over Easter. Happy Hoppy Easter from all at…
On Saturday 12th March, the BedPop Science Lab will take over Bedford Central Library and the Higgins, bringing dozens of free STEM* workshops, activities, demonstrations and challenges to the heart of Bedford as part of British Science Week. From circuit building to Lego Robot Wars, engineering challenges to 3D design, there will be loads of…
It’s here! The March issue of the Bedford Clanger has arrived and is available to read here if you can’t get hold of a copy. Happy reading!
This September, join in the national Heritage Open Days weekend right here in Bedford and explore Bedfordshire’s secret history for free. From Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September local heritage properties will throw open their doors to the public. Discover the hidden stories behind some of Bedfordshire’s most iconic buildings and places at a series…
