Shuttleworth Collection
Old Warden
large collection of vintage aircraft, cars and motorcycles, plus historic house and Swiss garden
The Swiss Garden
Biggleswade
an outstanding example of the Regency fashion for creating landscapes in a picturesque alpine style. Also boasts a collection of vintage aircraft and vehicles. Craft activities and trails for children during school holidays
Ascott
Leighton Buzzard
'olde English' half timbered Manor House with an exceptional collection of art and oriental ceramics surrounded by extensive gardens
Higgins Bedford Museum
Bedford
housed in the former Higgins & Sons Brewery within the picturesque gardens of Bedford Castle, the collections reflect the human and natural history of Bedford and the surrounding area
Lodge Nature Reserve
Sandy
220 hectares of heathland, restored and managed by the RSPB, with rich variety of birds and other wildlife
Forest of Marston Vale
Marston Moretaine
225 hectares of woodlands, grassland and meadows, plus the stunning Wetlands Nature Reserve
Leighton Buzzard Railway
Leighton Buzzard
former industrial narrow-gauge railway, offering passenger trips over 3 mile track, and large collection of narrow-gauge equipment
Mead Open Farm
Billington
one of the first open farms in Bedfordshire, spread over 30 acres and home to many farmyard animals, large and small
Priory Country Park
Bedford
360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland with quiet walks, fishing, boating, play areas and bird hides.
Woodside Animal Farm
Slip End
wide range of farm, zoo and exotic animals, as well as mini fun fair, outdoor play area and indoor soft play area
Gamlingay Wood
Sandy
ancient woodland, at least a thousand years old, with an unusual soil mixture, giving rise to this unique forest with mosses, fungi & insects.