Bedford is a fascinating English town to visit with a complex history. The town was mainly formed as a crossing point for the River Ouse. It has been the scene for Saxon chiefs, the seat of the Barony of Bedford and was originally given its borough charter by Henry II.
In the 16th century Bedford was a main centre for the production of lace in England. Today there is still much industry which makes car hire in Bedford an attractive prospect for clients who are travelling here for meetings. The population of Bedford is around 80,000 people.
Bedford Mini Guide
The nearest airports to Bedford are London Luton, London Stansted, London City and London Gatwick. Bedford is served by the M1 motorway and A1 road too.
However, to avoid getting stuck in traffic in the centre of Bedford you may wish to use the park and ride facilities on offer. Having a car is the still the best way to see the area though as the local bus system is not particularly reliable and quite expensive considering. Neither are there very good provisions for those who wish to bicycle, so hiring a car in Bedford is an affordable and convenient way to get around and explore.
Bedford Park is another fine place to go and get some fresh air and the park has some tennis courts too.
Bedford is the administrative capital of the county of Bedfordshire and it is a thriving commercial centre with many shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes. Many of the establishments in Bedford reflect its multi-culturalism and there are great places to eat Indian and Pakistani food as well as authentic Italian, Chinese and Polish cuisine.
One of the main sights to see in Bedford is the John Bunyan Museum. Bunyan was the author of Pilgrim’s Progress but was also imprisoned in the city. Bedford has some nice churches to see as well.
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