6 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Bedfordshire (Updated 2025)

Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.

If you're looking to for a fun and free day out, then check out these things to do with the kids in Bedfordshire. Whether it's playing with the interactive exhibits at Stockwood Discovery centre, or exploring the woods at Priory Country Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.

I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).

Happy adventuring!

Lucy

The Higgins
Bedford

The Higgins Bedford unites on one site three previous cultural venues: Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford Museum and Bedford Gallery.

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Bedford Park
Bedford

The largest urban park in Bedford. It contains a lake, multiple play areas and sports facilities.

Addison Howard Park
Kempston

A community park containing play areas, sand pit, courts and pitches.

The Lodge - RSPB
Sandy

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens has an abundance of wildlife, including woodland, heath and acid grassland.

Priory Country Park
Bedford

A 360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland. Including a play area, and walking trails.

Stockwood Discovery Centre - Luton

Museum and gardens with interactive exhibits.

Wheelchair access: Partly. See website for more details.

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