Stay In Beds

10/10/2016

Well the summer has finally ended! A beautiful Autumn has been heralded in by some clear and sunny mornings but with a distinct chill in the air. So lots of beautiful Autumn colours to enjoy...Half term coming up and a perfect opportunity to catch a last minute week away at one of the StayinBeds holiday cottages or B and Bs..We can offer locations within easy reach of Cambridge and the National Trust houses and gardens at Anglesey Abbey and Wimpole Hall see, for instance https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill or perhaps try one of our hosts nearer to English Heritage Wrest Park http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park ..come and enjoy, our website will help you choose somewhere to stay for a base in Bedfordshire

Tickets for Winter Lights 2016 have completely sold-out. Sorry if you were un-able to purchase tickets for this year's event. Tickets for 2017 will go on sale next summer.

18/07/2016

Or maybe Santa Pod will be your 'thing'...the fantastic Bug Jam is on next week...don't miss it, it promises to be fantastic!

Bug Jam VW Festival - Summer VW show with Drag Racing, RWYB, traders, 4 music arenas, live bands, DJs, comedy, funfair and camping.

18/07/2016

Model aeroplane enthusiasts are catered for at Shuttleworth next weekend whilst the rest of the family can enjoy The Swiss Gardens or the fantastic play area there

Visit this awe-inspiring Collection of historic aircraft and vehicles from the 1930s. Be captivated by incredible aircraft in flight on an airshow day. Discover the sanctuary of our Swiss Garden, inspired by the 1820s craze for all things alpine.

18/07/2016

Quite a while since we added an update here for the group but .. wow ... what a busy period it is for all our Bed and Breakfast owners and Self Catering Accommodation providers! Bedford River Festival this weekend was 'awesome' and now we are all looking forward to the school holidays. Lots of events planned in Bedfordshire for families...keep following here for some links..

09/06/2016

Village Farm at Thorncote Green.. see http://www.stayinbeds.co.uk/member_details.php?mid=5 would be a great location for The Capability Brown weekend at English Heritage managed Wrest Park on 11th and 12th June. Enjoy!

Village Farm is a family run working farm, mixed arable with a flock of 1000 Free Range Laying Hens, plus Turkeys and Geese for Christmas trade

09/06/2016

Sunshine, sunshine and more sunshine!!
What a great first week of June [ignoring the thunderstorms!!]. Hopefully they will stay away for this weekend when there is plenty to do locally... try https://www.wherecanwego.com/whatsonengland/bedfordshire/events.aspx for lots of ideas if you are staying with one of our members.

What's on in Bedfordshire - Local Events and things to do this month in Bedfordshire - WhereCanWeGo

03/06/2016

Looking for something to do this weekend... why not check out the Buckinghamshire Young Farmers Rally at Waddesdon,near Aylesbury... www.http://waddesdoncountryshow.co.uk/

20/05/2016

And don't forget Anne's family Farm Shop.. Don't miss the farm shop too! http://www.franklinsfarmbutchers.co.uk/ Over 1000 people visited for their lambing day at Easter so put 5th June in your diaries for their next Open Day too... a sure winner with the children!!

20/05/2016

At half term there is an all family event at Wrest Park http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-at-war-Wre-29-05-2016/ not far from Village Farm, Thorncote Green where Anne Franklin will make you very welcome at their farm and Bed and Breakfast

Take cover as this explosive action packed weekend propels you into wartime Britain.

20/05/2016

Another Bank Holiday coming up and hopefully the sun will shine...if you are planning a stay in Bedfordshire for one of the many events planned it MAY not be too late to book a last minute stay at one of our members. See www.stayinbeds.co.uk for a list of fully accredited 4 and 5 star Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering country locations.

18/05/2016

Fantastic lunch put on for us at our meeting today kindly hosted by one of our members Janet Must of Church Farm, Roxton.

02/05/2016

Looking forward to our next Bank Holiday why not go over to the Olney area [perhaps stay at The Old Stone Barn or Hyde Farm which are both near Olney] for a visit to Castle Ashby for the Swing and Jazz event http://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/ or just to visit a beautiful and interesting garden...