Ideas and Inspiration

So, you’ve booked your hotel and you’ve started to take a look at what you can see and do when you’re in Bedfordshire, what now?

Well, to help get the inspiration kick started, here are a few ideas of different types of breaks and stays you can have while in Bedfordshire.

Business Trips

Being so conveniently located and with so many great transport links to London, the north, the midlands and the south east, a trip to Bedfordshire is ideal for those of you needing a great location for business trips and conferences. There are a whole host of conference venues and hotels offering a range of different delegate packages, with tech, space, refreshments and more included. If you’re looking for activities to help the team gel, you can find those here too with everything from hand gliding to workshops.

Family and activity holidays

Being under an hour away from London but surrounded by history, culture and countryside, the towns and villages of Bedfordshire are perfect for a day trip or a few days getting away from the busy city. With all the attractions, wide open space and different events it is a great place for a family holiday or active adventure. You’ll find all weather attractions and events and activities to suit a range of ages, abilities and budgets.

Take in arts, theatre, history and culture

Bedfordshire is a real haven for history fans, from the historic heritage buildings, the roman roads, the Georgian architecture and the connections to important points in British history from the world wars to the Tudor reign you’ll be overwhelmed with things to do. For those that love art, there are a host of galleries and exhibitions and theatre shows are regularly performed across the county. Plus, this is the place to be for culture, especially if you time your visit with Luton Carnival, the UK’s biggest one day festival.

Foodie breaks

The abundant farm land means that there are some amazing fresh produce being offered at eateries all over the county. Plus, Jordans Mill are based in the county, so you know that you’re guaranteed some amazing breakfast options! Bedfordshire is also home to the Bedfordshire Clanger, made famous by the Great British Bake off. Make sure to try this local delicacy when you’re in Bedford, Biggleswade or Sandy! Also as a multi-cultural county, Bedfordshire is full of amazing restaurants, cafes, tearooms, pubs and take aways offering a cuisine from around the world and being the birth place of the afternoon tea, there’s nothing better than experiencing a cup when in the countryside.