The Tempsford Heritage Trail helps you enjoy some of the history in the parish of Tempsford. The walk is mainly focused on the village but there are two additional routes which take you into the surrounding countryside to further explore the local history.

The main walk around the village is suitable for all abilities and is a 1.8 miles / 3km linear route. There are wonderful views across to the River Great Ouse and some beautiful examples of buildings through the centuries.

For a longer walk, the entire route with the two additional walks is 7.3 miles / 11.7km taking you along the picturesque river banks and out to the old WWII Tempsford Airfield.

Follow this link for more information about Tempsford and the Stuart Memorial Village Hall.

There is also pdf document about the Tempsford Heritage Trail

A specialist carp, bream, pike, match and trout fishery based in Bedfordshire, UK, boasting 6 lakes set in 86 acres of woodland.

For more information visit Manor Farm Fishing

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The Shuttleworth Collection

The Collection is famous for its frequent flying displays. During the summer flying season, all of the airworthy aircraft from the museum are flown in displays, alongside guest aircraft from other operators and from the other Services. The displays re-create aircraft flight spanning the Edwardian period, the First World War, the twenties and thirties and the Second World War. More modern visiting aircraft are also a regular feature of the flying displays thus providing an absorbing contrast between the veteran and vintage aircraft types.

The collection is well worth a visit even on non flying days. Just take a stroll around the aviation museum and observe the international collection at close quarters.

The Swiss Garden

The Swiss Garden, Old Warden Park, Bedfordshire was created in the 1820s by Lord Ongley. It is a late Regency garden and an outstanding example of the Swiss picturesque. The main element for this unusual and atmospheric garden is the Swiss Cottage.

The Garden is a really great place to spend an afternoon. Just take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens with their ponds and bridges. This peaceful and romantic setting is a real treasure.

The Bird of Prey Centre

The Centre is based in Bedfordshire in the magnificent grounds of Shuttleworth in Old Warden Park. It has been carefully sited to create a woodland setting as near as possible to the birds natural surroundings. We are home to birds from all around the Globe including Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Eagles and Vultures. Some of the birds on site are part of the World Wide Breeding Programme of rare and endangered species.

Jubillee Play Centre

The Jubilee Play Park is just outside the Bird of Prey Centre. The park is suitable for children aged 3-14 years with a range of challenging and well maintained play equipment.

The Jubilee Play Centre was officially opened by the President of The National Playing Fields Association, HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh.

Bedford Butterfly Park with their exotic tropical house and wildflower hay meadows.

The Imperial War Museum - Duxford

Duxford is one of Europe’s premier aviation museums - as well as having one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country.
This famous heritage site began as an airfield in the First World War and also played a vital role in the Second World War, firstly as an RAF fighter station and later as an American fighter base.

There are many things to do and see including:-

The American Air Museum
houses the finest collection of historic American combat aircraft outside the United States.

The Naval Collection
A fascinating range of exhibits from midget submarines to naval helicopters.

The Normandy Experience
looks at the dramatic invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 1944, and the events that followed in Normandy and NW Europe until the end of the war.

And much much more.

Visit the RSPB Headquarters at Sandy,

Viewing points

There is a hide with nearby parking for disabled visitors. It is wheelchair-accessible.

Nature trails

The Lodge reserve has two nature trails (the heath trail and the quarry trail), which are 3.5 km long in total. Both have steps and are not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs due to the uneven ground. Other short trails visit the hide and gardens and are suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, although there are some uneven sections.

Refreshments available

• Hot drinks
• Cold drinks
• Snacks
• Confectionery

Shop

The shop stocks:

• Binoculars and telescopes
• Books
• Bird food
• Gifts

Take a look at what is within 40 miles of us :-

• Woburn Abbey & Safari Park
• Wimpole Hall
• Bedford Museum and Cecil Higgins Art gallery
• Nene Valley Railway (Peterborough)
• Cambridge
• Milton Keynes
• Stevenage

And much much more