A coupe more:
RSPB the lodge is only a fifteen minute drive away at Sandy.
And very near to that is Broom Gravel pits. They've had all sorts of rarities here.
Slightly further afield is Sundon hills, Sharpenhoe Clappers and Dunstable downs, all good for landscape.
These sites lists some very good locations for bird life and what you're likely to find there.
http://bedsbirdclub.org.uk/bedfordshire-birding-sites/
http://bedsbirds.blogspot.co.uk/
There's also a few museums (the OP did say weird stuff)
Higgins and The panacea Museum.
Unless your name is Dave Hodgson, Bedford is dire. Very little going for it asides from street photography with a high probability of confrontation if you prefer the 'up close and personal' approach. The best things for me are the train station and bus station, MK, London, Cambridge and Oxford are within easy reach.
MK's fun if you like urban juxtaposition. Bedford's bus station is otherworldly. And hideous. Millions recently spent on refurbishment at the local tax payers expense. Despite that, it maintains the constant odour of stale urine, chip fat, cheap alcohol and body odour. It's regular denizens are generally less hostile than those found in some of the less salubrious quarters of Bedford, but I suspect this may be due to their proficiency at begging to aid their alcoholism/drug habits.Fair enough with London, Cambridge and Oxford, but Milton Keynes?
Is the railway station notable because the bus station is surely the worst feature of Bedford, 60's brutalism
I'm Goldington born and bred too.I was born on Bedford, Goldington actually
I'm Goldington born and bred too.
Milton Keynes?
MK is not "all about" CMK and in truth I avoid it as much as possible, there are a myriad of lakes if you like water fowl, The Peace pagoda, Buddhist temple and Medicine wheel are interesting places, ( all at the same location)Despite that, it maintains the constant odour of stale urine, chip fat, cheap alcohol and body odour.
Hi @wil - just looked at your Flickr stream. One thing that might interest you is the Bedford River Festival. It's fairly big by festival standards and there are plenty of people in various states of inebriation who'll happily let you take their photo. It's bi-annual and planned for 14/15 July 2018. Takes place down The Embankment.Recently moved down to Bedford and have a hit a location "wall". Not very inspired by what I've seen... Anyone know of any little gems down this way? Nature / landscape / weird stuff?
Ah apologies, I miss-read your postI was referring to Bedford, not CMK
Not a problem. If you're ever in Bedford and fancy a tour of its less captivating attractions, I'd be more than happy to oblige. Perhaps we could organise a meet? Inexpensive camera gear and a broad range of inoculations a must. Bring your own face mask.Ah apologies, I miss-read your post
Jesus, it's not that bad.
I used to work for a (pest control) company based in Bedford, I've seen plenty of unsavoury sights around that area thanksIf you're ever in Bedford and fancy a tour of its less captivating attractions,
Wrest Park, English Heritage property.Recently moved down to Bedford and have a hit a location "wall". Not very inspired by what I've seen... Anyone know of any little gems down this way? Nature / landscape / weird stuff?
It's a shame it doesn't open until 10:00. It's one of those places that I'm sure looks incredible in early morning mist/fog.Wrest Park, English Heritage property.