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Bedford Bedfordshire Map

Traditional county: Bedfordshire · Unitary authority: Bedford · Region: Eastern

Explore Bedford, Bedfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bedford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Bedford, Bedfordshire

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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Place	Bedford
Traditional County	Bedfordshire
Unitary Authority	Bedford
Region	Eastern
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	52.136844
Longitude	-0.468490
Place Type	Town

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About Bedford

The River Great Ouse carves a languid, silver path through the heart of Bedford, reflecting the heavy clouds that gather above the low-lying meadows. It lies 2.0 miles north-east of Kempston (from Kempston: bearing 43°T, OS grid TL 049 498), and is situated north of Elstow village. Once a vital crossing point for ancient trade, the landscape retains the imprint of its industrial past, where engineering and brick-making long defined the local economy. Today, the quiet commerce of the high street pulse against the backdrop of a geography shaped by the water’s persistent, meandering reach. The legacy of John Bunyan remains a vital thread in the local character, thoughtfully preserved within the walls of the John Bunyan museum. Visitors often walk past the contemplative monument to Archbishop Trevor Huddleston before finding respite in the green, open spaces of St Peter's Green. The arts flourish here, finding a home in the intimate, brick-lined acoustics of The Quarry Theatre, while the collections at The Higgins offer a deeper gaze into the heritage of the region. Bedford fosters a spirit of intellectual and creative curiosity, a quiet pride that lingers in the cool air of its historic squares.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reflections of Bedford (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 079° E
Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 080° E
St Peter's Green (Park) — 0.2 mi, 056° NE
Medieval Lime Kiln Off Castle Lane, Bedford (Scheduled Monument) — 0.2 mi, 108° ESE
John Bunyan museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
Vue Cinemas - Bedford (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 206° SSW
The Quarry Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 045° NE
The Higgins (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 103° ESE
St Mary's Gardens (Park) — 0.3 mi, 173° S
Castle Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.3 mi, 116° ESE
Bedford Castle Motte And Bailey (Scheduled Monument) — 0.3 mi, 112° ESE · 2 ha
Etienne Stott Kayak Slalom Arena (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 123° ESE
Panacea Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 098° E
The Place (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 063° ENE
Bedford Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden) — 0.9 mi, 009° N · 15 ha
Aspects Leisure Park (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 106° ESE
Site Of Newnham Priory (Scheduled Monument) — 1.3 mi, 109° ESE · 10 ha
Priory Marina (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.4 mi, 109° ESE
Moot Hall (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 181° S
Biddenham Pit Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.6 mi, 282° WNW
Priory Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.6 mi, 110° ESE
New Cut (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.6 mi, 100° E
bird hide (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 306° NW
Kempston World War II Monument (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 224° SW
BMX jumps & skills track (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 029° NNE
Dirt jump track/ Local club (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 029° NNE
Summerhouse Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.2 mi, 097° E
Renhold Brook (River) — 2.3 mi, 059° ENE
Greenway Brook (River) — 2.9 mi, 175° S
Fire Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 343° NNW

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