Live music: The Patio Party – A Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska Alldayerįrom the team that brought you FoodDrunk comes Esquires’ first ever Patio Party – a brand new Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska alldayer in celebration of Jamaican independence, Have a relaxing evening cruise as the sun goes down along Bedford’s picturesque countryside and the Embankment as you enjoy a delicious fish and chip supper. Saturday 6 August, Saturday 20 August and Saturday 3 September 2022
This is part of the Jamaica 60th independence celebrations. He does all he can to convince his daughter to end her childless marriage, with hilarious results. When Oliver Samuels leaves his matrimonial home and moves in with his married daughter, he immediately suspects that her husband is cheating. Learn lace-making techniques and create your own pillow lace bookmark to take home.Ĭomedy: Oliver Samuels: Guilty with ExplanationĪfter a three year break, Oliver Samuels is back! Celebrating 50 years in comedy, this is his most gut-busting, hilarious blockbuster play – Guilty with Explaination. The Higgins Bedford & 2:15pm – (lasts for about two hours) The Higgins Bedford 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm – (lasts for about an hour)ĭiscover the science of flight and design your own magnificent flying rocket.įamily crafts: Lacemaking with Aragon Lacemakers Science fun: Take Flight with Little Science Lab Have a go at printmaking inspired by the Bunyan Buildings, create ‘message seeds’ to add to our summer exhibition, help nature by creating bug hotels, or use natural material to create stunning woven spirals to hang up at home! John Bunyan Museum & Library Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU 11:30am – 3:30pmĬraft activities are running on Thursdays throughout August for children aged 4+, accompanied. Join Bedford’s knowledgeable tour guides to find out more. Visit the site of the cottage in which John and his family lived, the churches in which he worshipped and the site of the gaol in which he spent 12 long years and wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress. Born in Elstow parish but spent much of his life in Bedford and, in particular, in Bedford gaol. Meet at the gold letterbox in St Paul’s Square at 11am Guided walk: The Life and Times of John Bunyan We will be joined by Alasdair Bright a local illustrator and co-author of “The Bedford Chronicles”. John Bunyan Boat, St Mary’s Gardens 1.30pm & 3pmĭuring the school holiday keep the kids entertained with a cruise along Bedford Embankment and journey back through time that shaped Bedford Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and in the 1600s Black Tom and John Bunyan are all part of Bedford History. On the water: History Cruise for all the family
See how many of the landmarks you can spot? Included in the child cruise ticket is the John Bunyan community boat I-SPY card. Keep the kids busy this summer holiday with the John Bunyan Family EyeSpy cruises, while you relax as we cruise by Bedford’s landmarks along the Embankment and the wildlife on the Great River John Bunyan Boat, Sovereigns Quay 12pm, 1.45pm & 3pm Have a go at different modelling techniques and create a spectacular Bawden peacock. The Higgins Bedford 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm – (lasts for about an hour)£3.05 per child, Booking essential John Bunyan Museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 11am-4pm (last entry at 3:30pm)įamily crafts: Modelling Clay with Victoria Houghton Showcasing artwork inspired by highlights in our collection, and presenting a film of Faith Stories from the congregation. John Bunyan Museum & Library Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EUĮxplore the history and stories of Bunyan Meeting growing from seeds of 17 th Century dissent, putting down roots in an orchard on Mill Street to the church of today. Tuesday 2 August – Saturday 27 August 2022Įxhibition: A Most Fruitful Tree: 350 years of Bunyan Meeting