You’re invited to Rediscover Bedford this Christmas

Rediscover Bedford this Christmas with Bedford Borough Council's not to be missed events in the town centre.

Christmas in Bedford Borough begins on Saturday 19th November, with a Christmas event in Harpur Square and along Midland Road. There will be a host of exciting activities taking place, including live music, free rides for children with Gumbles Amusements and festive food, drink and shopping at a seasonally enhanced Charter Market.

Then at 4.30pm in Harpur Square, the switching on of the lights by Mayor Dave Hodgson will illuminate Bedford Town Centre, signalling that the Christmas period is officially here.

The merriness continues on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December with The Christmas Town Market, which the Council is holding in collaboration with BedfordBID and Made in Bedford. Over the weekend, there will be local artists and makers with artisanal gifts and decorations on offer accompanied by festive cheer provided by local bands and choirs.

The Christmas Town Market will also have free train rides between Silver Street Square and Midland Road on the Love Bedford Express. Gumble's Amusements will once again be returning to offer free rides for children and Santa's Grotto will be taking place in the Harpur Centre.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said "It is with great excitement that we're preparing for the Christmas period in Bedford Borough and can announce our plans for this year's events on top of everything our local businesses and venues are already delivering for our wonderful town centres. Despite some areas having to cancel their switch on events this year, we've managed to keep the Christmas Lights on in Bedford Borough. So, whether you're shopping at one of our amazing independent stores, market stalls and great national chains, visting our town centre, or coming to one of our many Christmas events, there will be a very festive feel to the town centre while you're there."

From 1st December, Bedford Borough Council will also be sharing daily activities that you can take part in with their Christmas Advent Calendar, so be sure to follow their social media channels to get ideas for some magical merry adventures.

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