Heathrow Airport 1 hr 4
Fairlands Valley Park (22 min)
Sprawling green space with aquatic & land-based activities, from sailing classes to rope-climbing. RSPB The Lodge (19 min)
Reserve for woodland bird spotting, plus 5 miles of trails through gardens, heath and grassland. Knebworth House (23 min)
This lavish Tudor stately home and gardens hosts massive rock concerts and is open in summertime. Shuttleworth Collection (11 min)
Edwardian cars and aircraft that are regularly used in displays at a family-friendly site. Barton Hills National Nature Reserve (18 min)
Rolling countryside & scenic place to walk featuring grazing ponies & sweeping views from the top. Priory Country Park (26 min)
Wildlife walks and birdwatching from lakeside hides in 300 acres of lakes, grassland and woods. Shuttleworth Swiss Garden (11 min) Standalone Farm (9 min) Wrest Park (15 min)
Historically important landscape with a French-style mansion, sculpture gallery and walking paths. Wardown House, Museum and Gallery (25 min)
Victorian house in landscaped park with local history collections, plus revolving exhibitions. Bedford Park (28 min)
Landscaped recreation destination with a cafe, pond, play areas & fields for cricket & football. Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre (12 min)
Child-friendly farm attraction with owl, eagle & hawk displays, goats & rabbits, plus a play area. Summerfields Miniature Railways (11 min) Jordans Mill (9 min) The Higgins Bedford (26 min)
Complex including old brewery buildings, with art, social and natural history and archaeology. | 
