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Bedford Castle

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Bedford Castle, little more than an unrecognizable mound today, was first built as a motte in the 11th century, and later a shell keep was added, to be followed by a round tower with curtain walls. The castle acted as an important administrative centre, and several Sherrifs of Buckinghamshire - yes, Bucks, not Beds - used it as their official seat.
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

About Bedford Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: off the High Street
Website: Bedford Castle
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OS TL052 497
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Bedford Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) Cecil Higgins Art Gallery - 0.1 miles (Museum) St. Mary - 0.2 miles (Church) Bedford, St. Paul Church - 0.2 miles (Church) St. John the Baptist - 0.3 miles (Church) St. Peter de Merton - 0.5 miles (Church) Bedford School Chapel - 0.8 miles (Church) Elstow Moot Hall - 1.4 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bedford - 0.2 miles away Elstow - 2 miles away Kempston - 2 miles away Cardington - 2.6 miles away Cople - 3.3 miles away Oakley - 3.5 miles away Turvey - 7.1 miles away Odell - 7.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Bedford Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Carters Cottage - 27.1 miles from Bedford Castle Shalstone, Buckinghamshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

Well Cottage - 27.1 miles from Bedford Castle Shalstone, Buckinghamshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

Wychert Cottage - 31.9 miles from Bedford Castle Haddenham, Buckinghamshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

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Nearest Hotels

Bedford Swan Hotel - 0.1 miles from Bedford Castle Bedford, Bedfordshire Stay from: £69.00

Park Inn Bedford - 0.1 miles from Bedford Castle Bedford, Bedfordshire Stay from: £36.00

The Embankment - 0.4 miles from Bedford Castle Bedford, Bedfordshire Stay from: £65.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Bethany House - 0.7 miles from Bedford Castle Clapham, Bedfordshire From: £40.00

The White Cottage - 6.2 miles from Bedford Castle Cranfield, Buckinghamshire From: £40.00

Newton Park Farm Bed and Breakfast - 7.5 miles from Bedford Castle Cold Brayfield, Buckinghamshire From: £35.00

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Bedford
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
St Paul's Square
Bedford
Bedfordshire
England
MK40 1SJ
Tel: 01234 221 712
Fax: 01234 217 932
Email: touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/TouristInformationCentre1
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