Bedford, Market town in Bedfordshire, England
The River Great Ouse flows through Bedford, dividing the town into northern and southern sections connected by multiple bridges.
Bedford traces its origins to a Saxon settlement, developing into a fortified town after the Norman Conquest with the construction of Bedford Castle.
The town hosts multiple outdoor markets throughout the week, maintaining a tradition of trading that spans many centuries in the central square.
Bedford railway station provides direct connections to London St Pancras International, with trains running every 30 minutes during peak hours.
The town maintains six medieval churches within its boundaries, each representing different periods of architectural development from the 12th century onward.
Location: Bedford
GPS coordinates: 52.13444,-0.46306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Bedford Castle
113 m
St Paul's Church, Bedford
315 m
The Higgins
199 m
John Bunyan Museum
255 m
Statue of John Bunyan
545 m
Borough Hall, Bedford
528 m
St Peter's Church, Bedford
577 m
Statue of John Howard
261 m
Shire Hall
313 m
Town Hall
386 m
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert
278 m
Bedford Civic Theatre
376 m
Corn Exchange
347 m
Bedford Boer War Memorial
192 m
Quarry Theatre at St. Luke's
552 m
Church of St Mary
247 m
The Ship Inn
329 m
Bedford War Memorial
331 m
St. Johns Church, Bedford
388 m
Railings At Number 1 (The Swan Hotel)
172 m
The Swan Hotel
182 m
Bedford Central Library
408 m
King's Arms Hotel
239 m
Harpur Suite
394 m
Bedford Bridge
218 m
Suspension Bridge
457 m
Bunyan Meeting And School
249 m
St Mary's House
211 mReviews
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