Love Bedford · Easter

What’s On This Easter Holiday

See what events and activities are happening in Bedford town centre this Easter. There’s plenty going on!

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Love Bedford Easter Trail 2023

Are you ready to go on an egg hunt? BedfordBID hosts this year’s Easter Trail which features 12 locations across the town centre.

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Parking at Easter

Park in all Council-owned town centre car parks on Saturdays with the first two hours FREE. All Sundays, parking is free ALL DAY in all Council-owned town centre car parks.

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Say bonjourno to Easter with a trip to The Italian Shop in the Harpur Centre. In addition to the yummy cakes, Easter eggs and other sweet treats, you can buy all the ingredients you need to make a delicious and traditional Italian meal for you and your loved ones.

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Smiggle

Have a giggle with Smiggle! With their own Mini Surprise Eggs, Smiggle’s much-loved stock of notebooks, pens, toys, bags, plus bath and body products means you’ll find a fun treat for Easter.

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Beauty of Bedford

Coordinate your mini eggs with mini nails! Beauty of Bedford can help you curate a picture-perfect Easter with nails and beauty for the occasion.

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The Higgins Bedford

Over the Easter holidays The Higgins are hosting days of fun for families and little ones. Science, art and a special workshop with Philippa from Creative Days. What’s not to like!

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Slug and Lettuce

Have a ‘Mad’ weekend at the Slug and Lettuce! Bunnies Who Brunch, White Rabbit cocktails, or Limited Edition Easter Drinks! Be “transported to wonderland”.

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The Harpur Centre

On Saturday over the Easter weekend from 10am until 4pm, head to the Harpur Centre for an immersive experience into the world of Alice in Wonderland.

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Impakt

Impakt Housing and Support’s Community Larder will be open as usual on Thursday 6th and Good Friday 7th. All you need for Easter, just turn up with your shopping bags.

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St Pauls

Holy Week is the most important week of the Christian Year. The best way to think about Holy Week is as “one service, telling one story, over eight days.” Find events from Palm Sunday on April 9 until Easter Sunday on April 16 at the link below.

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The Ship

Head to The Ship on St Cuthberts Street over the Easter weekend and celebrate the first Bank Holiday of 2023! Enjoy Good Friday fish and chips or tuck into a roast on Easter Sunday.

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Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee have introduced yet another super special treat to enjoy with your coffee. Just in time for Easter, take a break with their new chocolicious KitKat muffin!

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The Cellar Bar

Make time to play over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The Cellar Bar have a range of events, from an Open Mic Night, DJs and bands, plus a Mixology Masterclass!

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The Quarry

Over the Easter holidays there is something for all the family at The Quarry. You’ll find lively children’s theatre, comedy for young and old, as well as screenings of NT Live.

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John Bunyan Museum

Pop into John Bunyan Museum and join their free Easter Egg Quiz for children throughout the holidays. Search the museum, find the clues to win a chocolate egg!

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Bedford Markets

For a unique gift this Easter, have a meander through Bedford Flea Market on April 2, or the Handmade Market on April 8. These Bedford Markets are a definite must-do!

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Bedford Corn Exchange

Make this Easter DINO-MITE! Bedford Corn Exchange is hosting Dinosaur Adventure Live so bring the family and go back in time.

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Arcadia

Nothing says Easter more than chocolate. Well, not much, anyway! And if you can’t decide on just one they can happily put together an Easter hamper or a goody bag. Truly scrumptious!!

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Charisma

If you’re unsure of what to get this Easter, you can’t go wrong in Charisma. Cuddly toys, beauty products, gifts and jewellery means slightly less Easter calories but still a great big smile!

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