Bedford
in Bedford of England, United Kingdom

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.135 and -0.466 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 8' 4" and W -0° 27' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:22 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:13 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Delve into Bedford

Bedford in Bedford (England) with it's 106,940 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 46 mi (or 73 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bedford is now 02:22 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports close to Bedford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Luton Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Elstow, Kempston, Clapham, Biddenham and Cardington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bedford Swan

Address
0,0 mi
The Embankment
MK40 1RW Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Barns

Address
1,6 mi
Cardington Road
MK44 3SA Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Inn By Radisson Bedford

Address
0,1 mi
St. Marys Street 2
MK42 0AR Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tennyson House Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
36 Shakespeare Road
MK40 2ED Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express BEDFORD

Address
2,0 mi
Elstow Interchange A6/A421,Bedford Bypass Junction
MK42 9BF BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Knife and Cleaver

Address
5,1 mi
The Grove
MK45 3LA Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Old Piggery Guest Accommodation

Address
5,1 mi
West Park Farm
MK45 3QS Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD

Address
1,2 mi
BECKFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE
MK41 7PH BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD GOLDINGTON ROAD

Address
1,8 mi
403 GOLDINGTON ROAD
MK41 0DS BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tree Garth

Address
3,7 mi
Church End
MK44 2RP Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pantograph strike at Bedford 05/03/14

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 33:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tim's Train Videos

Class 377518 and 377511 depart Bedford and pantograph strikes cause damage to the overhead line and the pantographs themselves. This was at 11:36am on 5th March 2014. I think the train was...


Ariel Atom v Radical Lookalike (Juno) @ Bedford Autodrome How Fast event August 2012

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 28:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PoonDogMC

Ariel Atom during the one hour practice for the How Fast timed session at Bedford Autodrome. The is the West circuit used by Evo Magazine (they were there that day) for all their car track...


Bedford Morris Men 2014

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: penzanceparish

This video is about Morris Men in Bedford at the Wellington Arms. Enjoy...........D & I.


BCA Car Auctions London, Bedford, Nottingham. Fast Auctioneer

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 34:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adam Aziz

Provides auctions for various vehicle types including classic car, sports car and commercial vehicles. Also has buying and selling guidelines.We have 19 UK auction centres across the UK, from...


The end of democracy in Bedford? Wording of fluoride motion changed by Council after it's passed.

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 28:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Conscience Communications

On Wednesday October 15th 2014, Conservative councillor Alison Foster put forward a motion on behalf of Fluoride Free Bedford (FFB) that would effectively put plans to re-fluoridate the town...


Express lifts at lurke street car park in Bedford

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 15:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: benobve

Express lifts at lurke street car park in Bedford http://benobve.110mb.com.


Bedford Driving Test Routes

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 16:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Route- Led

Driving Test Routes Bedford.


Express lifts in Bedford Collage

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: benobve

Express lifts in Bedford Collage http://benobve.110mb.com.


Meet Tamara Glanvill Divorce & Family Solicitor, Bedford

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Divorce and Family Law Solicitors (Woolley &

Tamara Glanvill is a divorce solicitor based in Bedford. In this video she explains her approach to family law and introduces herself to prospective clients. Tamara offers a free 30 minute...


Hewden Bedford Depot: from Old to New

Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 34:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HewdenTV

Watch the time-lapse progress of the new flagship Bedford depot being built with our own machines. Karl Varley is also interviewed about what changes have been made. What did we improve? Safety.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mid Bedfordshire District

Mid Bedfordshire was, from 1974 to 2009, a local government district in Bedfordshire, England.

Located at 52.1358, -0.468056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Bedfordshire, Geography of Bedfordshire, Former non-metropolitan districts of Bedfordshire, English districts abolished in 2009, Flitwick, Ampthill

Bedford Borough

Bedford is a unitary authority with the status of a borough in the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, England. Its council is based at Bedford, which is also the county town of Bedfordshire. The borough contains one large urban area, the 71st largest in the United Kingdom that comprises Bedford and the adjacent town of Kempston, surrounded by a rural area with many villages.

Located at 52.1344, -0.463056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bedford (borough), Local government in Bedfordshire, Unitary authorities of England, English unitary authorities created in 2009, Local government districts of the East of England

Bedford Rural District

Bedford was a rural district in Bedfordshire, England from 1894 to 1974. http://www. visionofbritain. org. uk/relationships. jsp?u_id=10002060&c_id=10001043 The district largely surrounded but did not include the municipal borough of Bedford. It was enlarged in 1934 when it took in the disbanded Eaton Socon Rural District. In 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, it was merged with Bedford borough and Kempston urban district to form the new Bedford district.

Located at 52.136, -0.469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Bedfordshire, Rural districts of England

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert

The Polish Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus & St Cuthbert is a Roman Catholic Church serving the Polish community in Bedford, England. There have been at religious buildings on the site since the eighth century, but the current church building was originally constructed as an Anglican church in 1846-7 in a neo-Norman style, and was known simply as St Cuthbert. The north and south aisles are additions of 1865, and the north transept porch was constructed in 1907.

Located at 52.137, -0.465 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bedford, Roman Catholic churches in Befordshire, Polish communities, Churches used by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Corn Exchange, Bedford

Bedford Corn Exchange is located on St Paul's Square in the Castle area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.

Located at 52.136, -0.46746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bedford, Visitor attractions in Bedfordshire, Culture in Bedfordshire, Music venues in England, Concert halls in England, Commercial buildings completed in 1874, Music venues completed in 1874

Bedford College (Bedford)

Bedford College is a further education college located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It is the principal further education provider in the Borough of Bedford, and it is a member of the 157 Group of high performing schools.

Located at 52.1331, -0.46726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Bedford (borough), Further education colleges in Bedfordshire, Learning and Skills Beacons, Educational institutions established in 1882, Educational institutions established in 1959, 1882 establishments in England, 1959 establishments in England

John Bunyan Museum

John Bunyan Museum is a museum primarily dedicated to the life, times and works of John Bunyan. The museum is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. John Bunyan (1628 – 1688), a Christian writer and preacher, was born in Harrowden (one mile south-east of Bedford), in the Parish of Elstow, England. He wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, arguably the most famous published Christian allegory. In the Church of England he is remembered with a Lesser Festival on 30 August.

Located at 52.1366, -0.46356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Bedfordshire, Biographical museums in Bedfordshire, Buildings and structures in Bedford, Literary museums in England, Museums established in 1998, 1998 establishments in England

St Paul's Church, Bedford

St Paul's Church is a Church of England parish church located on St Paul's Square in the town centre of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.

Located at 52.1354, -0.4674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Bedford, Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches

Bedford Rowing Club

Bedford Rowing Club is an amateur rowing club in Bedford, United Kingdom founded in 1886.

Located at 52.1341, -0.464844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rowing clubs in England, 1886 establishments in England, Sports clubs established in 1886

Bedford Abbey

Bedford Abbey was a short-lived Benedictine monastery, recorded in 10th century England. Bedford Priory, perhaps representing the same institution two centuries later, was an Augustinian priory that within two decades of its foundation moved to nearby Newnham. Bedford Abbey existed in the 10th-century, staffed with Benedictine monks when Oscytel, Archbishop of York, died in 971.

Located at 52.1354, -0.4674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
10th-century establishments in England, Benedictine monasteries in England, Augustinian monasteries in England, Monasteries in Bedfordshire, Christian monasteries established in the 10th century

Bedford Free School

Bedford Free School is a new free school located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The school opened in September 2012, and serves girls and boys in Bedford, Kempston and the wider Bedford Borough. The initial intake of the school is 100 pupils aged 11 (academic year 7) and 100 pupils aged 13 (academic year 9), further to which the school's roll will grow yearly until it reaches its 500 capacity of 11-16 year olds. The school is located on Cauldwell Street, Bedford.

Located at 52.1324, -0.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Bedford (borough), Free schools in England

Bedford Urban Area

The Bedford Urban Area is an urban area centred around the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire. The urban area had a population of 101,928 according to the 2001 census this an increase of almost 10,000 on the figure in 1991. The urban area is the second largest in Bedfordshire, after the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area and lies entirely within Bedford Borough.

Located at 52.135, -0.466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Urban areas of England, Geography of Bedfordshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
بيدفورد, Bedford, بدفورد، انگلستان, XQD, 베드퍼드, Bedfordia, Бедфорд, בעדפארד