Indoor Attractions in Bedford

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Panacea Museum

Take this walk through history, learning about the Panacea Society, a religious community who created their very own Garden of Eden, right in the heart of Bedford.

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The gallery first opened its doors back in 1949 in the former Higgins family home. It was founded by Cecil Higgins himself to display his ceramics, glass and art sculptures. It's now a display house museum full of art, antiques, vintage furniture and much more.

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John Bunyan Museum

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The John Bunyan Museum celebrates the life of John Bunyan, a Christian writer and preacher. The museum is dedicated to educating future generations about his legacy and displays audiophiles, hands on interactive activities as well as his possessions and key scenes of his life.

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St Paul's Church

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St Paul's is a traditional Catholic church in the heart of the city. They class themselves as a 'ministry of welcome’, inviting anyone to explore the church and offer visitors warm drinks and baked goods on Saturdays. The biannual River Festival is also held here on the grounds.

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The Quarry Theater of St Luke

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Owned by the Bedford Boarding School, the Quarry Theater shows an array of local musical talent, comedians, plays, children's entertainers and is often a stop on national tours of famous musicians and comedians. Be sure to check out who's playing the day you're visiting!

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Twinwoods Adventure

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From learning to fly in an indoors skydiving wind tunnel to indoor surfing, get ready for an adrenaline filled day at Twinwoods Adventure. If neither of those take your fancy, why not try golf and archery simulator, 125m rock climbing wall or fully kitted out gym.

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Don’t Get Locked In

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Could you pull off a bank heist? How about escape the highest security prison? Or diffuse a bomb before it explodes? Test your quick thinking and agility with one of these unique escape rooms and then celebrate your victory in their cocktail lounge.

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Ready Steady Roll

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Ready Steady Roll is an award-winning board game in the heart of the center of Bedford. They recommend the perfect game for you out of the huge selection (or you can choose your own!) and then teach you how to play. The cafe also serves amazing homemade cake which you have to grab a slice of!

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Afternoon Tea Lounge at The Woodland Manor

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Is there anything that screams elegance and refinement more than afternoon tea at a beautifully decorated luxury hotel? We don’t think so either, so this is a must for a spot of opulence.

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