The John Bunyan Museum is a must for kids studying local history, a visit will let you help out with their schoolwork and spend some quality time together.
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher.

Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times.
On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunyan towards the end of his life. Visitors are invited by Bunyan to join him as he looks back over his life. The periphery of the room is made up by a series of tableaux, room sets and reconstructions, interspersed with information points.
The StoryTime Club meets on Mondays at 12 noon during term time. It is for children aged 0-5, and their parents or carers. The children enjoy playing with toys, listening to a story, and singing songs. A free lunch is provided. A warm welcome awaits any new parents, carers and children!

The church foyer coffee shop serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, Sandwiches and cakes. There is also a Traidcraft shop The foyer is open Tuesday – Friday 10.15am – 3.45pm Saturday 10.15am – 1.30pm

The museum shop has a wide selection of books and souvenirs for all ages

The museum has both disabled toilet facilities and baby-changing facilities on-site

Follow the signs to Bedford. The museum is located on Mill Street in Bedford’s Cultural Quarter close to the town centre and the river. A short distance from the Tourist Information Centre, 10 mins from the bus station and 15 to 20 mins from London Midland and Marston Vale Line rail stations

There is no on-site parking; the closest multi-storey car park is in Lurke Street, less than two minutes walk away. Pre-booked groups and schools are welcome year-round, and limited coach parking is avaliable.

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