Summer Activities 2018

Explore with Kevin the Platypus
Every Wednesday from 25th July – 29th August
11am, 12.30pm, and 2pm 

£2.70 per child

STEM Specials
Every Friday from 27th July – 31st August
11am, 12.30pm, and 2pm 

£5 per child

Explore with Kevin at The Higgins Bedford this summer and take part in a range of activities including visiting the Settlement gallery, exploring the Somewhere in England exhibition, crafting a clay pot, designing Victorian styled toys, and creating a kite to fly.

These activities are aimed at children aged 5 to 13 and are unsuitable for children aged 3 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry for these activities cost £2.70 per child and accompanying adults can take part for free. Places can be booked in advance. To book, please purchase a ticket at The Higgins Bedford reception desk. Unfilled places will be offered on a first-come, first served basis on the day.

Inspired by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), The Higgins Bedford has joined with popular local providers in hosting spectacular family activities. Experience animal encounters, become mini map makers and little scientists in the labs this summer.

These activities are aimed at children aged 5 to 13 and are unsuitable for children aged 3 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry will cost £5 per child but will be free for accompanying adults. Places on STEM Specials will go quickly and we recommend booking in advance. To book, please purchase a ticket at The Higgins Bedford reception desk. Unfilled places will be offered on a first-come, first served basis on the day.

Find out more information about family activities this summer here: https://bit.ly/HigginsFamilyEvents

Bedford River Festival 2018

The Higgins Bedford at The River Festival

Saturday 14th July

and

Sunday 15th June (Extended hours 11am - 5pm)

This year the River Festival marks its 40th anniversary on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July, and is recognised as one of the largest outdoor events of its kind in the UK with the last Festival in 2016 seeing over a quarter of a million people enjoying this free Festival on Bedford’s Embankment. This year 2018’s Bedford River Festival will be bigger than ever before, with the Festival expanding further down the River to include St Mary's Gardens.

The Higgins Bedford will be part of a marquee in St. Mary's Gardens where there will be a host of activities to enjoy, including an Adventure Village with a low rope course, a canoe trail, giant games, circus skills and bushcrafts activities.

If the hustle and bustle of the River Festival becomes too much, The Higgins Bedford will have some chill out space and wellbeing activities to enjoy. It’s a great place to retreat from the crowds, noise and weather. Extended opening hours on Sunday (11am – 5pm) will make it even easier to visit.

Follow us at The River Festival here: bit.ly/#BedfordRF18

Refugee Week 2018

Refugee Week Celebration

Sunday 17th June
1pm - 6pm
Harpur Suite
Free Event

This year we are celebrating 20 years of Refugee Week. Join us for a free event taking place at the Harpur suite with various activities relating to Bedford's refugee past and present. The day will include live music, poetry, art, theatre, a fashion show, language workshops and food from around the world. 

Living Library

Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th June
11am - 3pm
Bedford Central Library
Free Entry

As part of Refugee Week, the Higgins Bedford team will be at Bedford Central Library on Tuesday 19th June and Wednesday 20th June sharing the collected stories and experiences of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. 

Find out more information about Refugee Week here: bit.ly.HigginsRefugeeWeek

or contact the Project Coordinators:

Pauline Stepney pauline.stepney@bedford.gov.uk  

Josepa Munoz josepa.munoz@bedford.gov.uk