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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Castle, Bedford

  

Castle, Bedford Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Castle, Bedford

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Castle, Bedford history

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Bedford was granted the Barony of Bedford by William II in 1166. The name ‘Castle’ comes from Bedford Castle which is located in the ward. The castle was destroyed (slighted) in 1224 by Henry III. Cauldwell Priory was built in the area by Franciscan Friars in 1238. The priory included a leper colony dedicated to St Leonard.

You can visit Castle, Bedford places with Walkfo Castle, Bedford to hear history at Castle, Bedford’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Castle, Bedford has 81 places to visit in our interactive Castle, Bedford map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Castle, Bedford, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Castle, Bedford places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Castle, Bedford & the surrounding areas.

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81 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Castle, Bedford places to visit

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Castle, Bedford has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Castle, Bedford’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Castle, Bedford’s information audio spots:

Statue of John Bunyan, Bedford The statue was sculpted by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm and unveiled in 1874. It was commissioned by the Ninth Duke of Bedford and presented by him to Bedford town.

Old Town Hall, Bedford The Old Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It was the headquarters of Bedford Borough Council from 1892 to 2009.

Corn Exchange, Bedford Bedford Corn Exchange is located on St Paul’s Square in the Castle area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It is located in the castle area of the Bedfordshire town.

Statue of John Howard, Bedford The statue of John Howard was erected in 1890, the centenary of Howard’s death. It stands on an ornate plinth inscribed with his date of birth and death, and the date of the statue’s erection.

Bedford Cauldwell Walk depot Bedford Cauldwell Walk depot is a maintenance depot on the Midland Main Line. A four road maintenance depot opened in 2004 to service trains, and was extended to a fifth road in 2009. The depot maintenance facility is currently mothballed. It is still in use for 12 car sidings for Class 700 rolling stock.

Church of St James, Biddenham Church of St James is a Grade I listed church in Biddenham, Bedfordshire. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.

Heart Bedford Heart Bedford (formerly Chiltern Radio 96.9) was an Independent Local Radio station. It was based in the Priory Business Park in Bedfordshire.

Risinghoe Castle Risinghoe Castle is a 20-foot mound, located in the former village of Goldington, a parish in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire. The mound is located on the north side of the River Ouse, three miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile west of Renhold Castle.

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