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Bedfordshire has a rich heritage, with lots of places of interest close to Old Joe's. Here are but a few. For more ideas from the Visit East of England travel group, click here

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 Wrest park Logo 90 acres of magnificent gardens designed by Capability Brown in the 19th Century, Wrest Park near Silsoe is well worth a visit
 RSPB logo Sandy Lodge in Bedfordshire is the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. A family day out, events include nature safaris and feeding the birds.
 British Schools Museum Housed in a set of unique buildings in Hitchin, the British Museum of Schools tells the story of elementary education in Britain from 1810 to 1969. Expect a hands-on day out which will include writing on slate and dipping your pen in an inkwell together with various puzzles and games.
 Wimpole Hall logo Wimpole Hall is set in a 2500 acre estate 8 miles south of Cambridge. Visitors to this stately home will be rewarded with stunning rooms and architecture and exquisite gardens.
 Queen Mother Theatre The Queen Mother Theatre is a modern purpose built venue situated in the Hertfordshire town of Hitchin. The theatre offers a varied programme of professional and amateur productions and is home to the Amateur Dramatic Society, The Bancroft Players.
 Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway The Leighton Buzzard Light Railway is one of the few surviving narrow-gauge light railways and offers a 70 minute round trip from Pages Park to Stonehenge Works.
 Moggerhanger Park Moggerhanger Park is a Grade I listed building set in a 33 acre estate in the middle of the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Visitors can enjoy nature walks in the historic grounds, which include an Ice House, beautiful woodland and walled gardens.
 John Bunyan Museum John Bunyan is Bedford's most famous son, and many streets and buildings in the town still bear his name. The Bunyan Meeting House, built on the site of John Bunyan's original church includes this museum charting the life and times of Bunyan.
 Woburn Safari Park Woburn Safari Park is set in the grounds of the magnificent Woburn Abbey. Visitors can drive through the park and get up really close to the animals, watch the bears being fed or even shadow a ranger for a day. Be warned - its so good, the average length of a visit is 5-7 hours.
 The Shuttleworth Collection The Shuttleworth Collection was created in 1928 by Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth. Situated in the quiet Bedfordshire countryside the eight hangars house Shuttleworth's world famous collection of aircraft, vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. The aircraft are all kept in working condition and are demonstrated at events throughout the year.