Although one of the smallest counties in England, Bedfordshire is not short of attractions and is close to central London as well as other tourist hotspots like Cambridgeshire and Oxford. Holiday cottages in Bedfordshire are ideal for exploring the busy towns, quiet villages and picturesque hamlets, whilst experiencing a variety of activities from the thrilling to the cultural.
Bedford is the largest town in the region and it has a rich history dating back over a thousand years. In the town you can find many attractions and things to do, such as museums, parks and other landmarks, which are easy to explore when staying at one of the holiday cottages in Bedfordshire. The Bedford Museum and Art Gallery chronicles the natural, cultural and social history of the Bedford region. The museum itself is housed within the Bedford Castle Mound, the site where the remnants of an 11th century castle was built. Also beside the mound are the banks of the River Great Ouse, one of the most attractive highlights in the town. Holiday cottages in Bedfordshireare perfectly situated to enjoy all of the historic sights and a whole range of other activities. Exciting pursuits such as skydiving, paintballing, F1 Driving and waterskiing are available in and around Bedford with many other thrilling options from which to choose.
The town of Luton has much to offer visitors with a selection of attractions and natural highlights on offer, with Luton Museum and Art Gallery close by.
They are situated in a large Victorian mansion and feature exhibitions on the history of the traditional arts and crafts in the region. Hat making and lace making are featured in the museum as well as costumes, fine arts and straw plaiting. Holiday cottages in Bedfordshire that are close to Luton are great for exploring this busy town, where you can enjoy the open spaces of Stockwood Park where the Craft Museum and Mossman Collection is situated or join in with the large, vibrant carnival in May. There is a wealth of things to do in Luton.
There are many interesting and exciting things to do in this attractive English county, which you can explore from one of the many holiday cottages in Bedfordshire. People of all ages and interests are able to enjoy a picnic in one of the many open green spaces or visit the animals at one of the wildlife parks including Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo and the Bird of Prey Centre. The beautiful Chiltern Hills overlook much of the county and have been officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. See the highest point in Bedfordshire at Dunstable Downs where you can visit the Chiltern’s Visitor Centre and view the surrounding counties. A stay at one of the holiday cottages in Bedfordshire is perfect for exploring this great county and all that is within it, from fascinating museums like the prestigious Shuttleworth Collection which has a selection of old aircrafts, to the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway where you can enjoy a journey on a narrow-gauge heritage railway.
