Local Attractions

The Bedford Swan Hotel is located within a few minutes walk of Bedford’s attractions.

The River Embankment Gardens

The River Embankment Gardens remain as one of the most important and attractive parts of the town to this day. The Bedford Swan Hotel is ideally located on the Embankment overlooking the river close to the town centre.

The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Museum

The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Museum is pleasantly situated in the gardens of Castle Close, just off the Embankment in Bedford. It combines the original home of the Higgins family, now the Victorian Mansion, with an award-winning extension opened in 1976 to display the fine collections of water colours, prints and drawings, ceramics, glass and lace.

For further information visit www.cecilhigginsartgallery.org

 

Bedfordshire enjoys its heritage, celebrated by museums and art and craft galleries.

Woburn Abbey and Safari Park

Just a short drive away, is Woburn Abbey and Safari Park. Woburn Abbey is home to the 15th Duke of Bedford his family. The house contains one of the most important private collections in the country has been the ancestral home of the Dukes of Bedfordshire for the last 350 years! You are able to drive through Woburn Safari Park with its extensive reserves and Wild World to see the many animals that roam freely. Also at the Park are Leisure areas to take a picnic, adventure playgrounds, boats and live animal demonstrations.

For further information visit www.discoverwoburn.co.uk

The Shuttleworth Collection

Situated at Old Warden Park, a short drive from Bedford, is the Shuttleworth Collection. The collection features unique aeroplanes spanning over the first 100 years of flight.

For further information visit www.shuttleworth.org

Motor Sport

Within travelling distance of the Bedford Swan Hotel is Silverstone racecourse, with a variety of events and activities taking place throughout the year.

For more information visit www.motorsportvision.co.uk

Althorp

Also within a short drive of Bedford is Althorp, the ancestral home and the final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales.

For further information visit www.althorp.com