"Bedford" Top 5 Page for this destination Bedford by Tom_Fields

Bedford Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 82 photos

Bedford, on the River Great Ouse - Bedford

Bedford, Home of John Bunyan

Bedford is known as the home of John Bunyan (1628-1688), author of The Pilgrim's Progress. After serving in the Parliamentary army during the English Civil War, he became one of England's leading Puritan thinkers, writers, and preachers. However, the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 also made the Church of England the only recognized church in the country. Non-conformists were imprisoned, including Bunyan. During this time, he authored his famous works.

Bedford is an attractive town on the banks of the River Great Ouse, in East Anglia. It has some excellent markets, and several historic churches.

Bedford's Town Hall

Bedford Town Hall

This is the old Town Hall in Bedford.

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In a nutshell:A good day trip from London

Last visit to Bedford: Aug 2000
Intro Updated Dec 28, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Shopping in Bedford Shopping (1)

This is Bedford's main shopping centre, at least in the town centre. It has most of the major chain stores found... more travel advice

St Paul's Church Things to Do (2)

One of Bedford's finest churches is St Paul's. Located in the center of Bedford, it's hard to miss with its tall spire. more travel advice

One of Bedford's public gardens - Bedford

Bedford Parks and the River Things to Do (2)

Bedford is a very attractive town, with plenty of parks along the River Great Ouse. One can spend hours exploring them. more travel advice

The Swan Hotel Hotels (1)

I did not actually stay here, but this is the most famous hotel in Bedford. This 110-room hotel was built in 1794 for... more travel advice

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mazzap Jan 17, 2006 at 4:23 PM

Hi Tom! How nice to see a Bedford page (my home town) from someone living so far away! You have a pic of where I work on your intro page too! Marion.