Blunt Blades

Opens Thursday 11th November

The Higgins House – Free Entry

Leading artist, Arabel Lebrusan, brings a new display exploring our complex relationships with knives and their variety of roles.

Through photography, drawings, sculpture, jewellery and audio, this display delves into the commonly held perception of knives and whether the meaning of an object can be re-established and transformed to evoke different emotions.

Find out more here.

Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity

Closes 28 November, Sir William Harpur Gallery – Free Entry

Continues Until 20 March 2022, Connections Gallery – Free Entry

There is not long left to visit the digital art installation by leading artist Mike Stubbs in the Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity exhibition. This futuristic, immersive digital artwork explores Bedford’s airship heritage and the human desire for progress, adventure and the unknown.

Find out more here.

The Mo-Joe Children’s Book Event

Saturday: 6th November & 4th December

11:30am & 2pm

Free Entry, Booking Essential

Mo is a feisty, adventurous grandma who flies planes, parachute jumps, plays the bagpipes, sends monsters packing and is forever rescuing her beloved cat, Siamese Joe, who gets himself into all sorts of pickles.

Join Grandma Mo and Siamese Joe as they read fun stories about their adventures together. Suitable for ages 3-7.

The Mo-Joe picture book series will be on special offer and visitors will have the opportunity to get their copies signed by the author and illustrator, Mo Kerr and Nora Haikala.

Places are limited. Book your free tickets online here or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 (line open Monday-Friday 11am-3pm).

The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday 16th November 

11am – 1pm

Free Entry, Booking Essential

The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group meets every third Tuesday of the month to get creative and to create items for charities and events.

You can join us in-person at The Higgins Bedford or online. To book or to receive the Zoom login, please email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk.

Find out about more sessions here.

Reminiscence Session: Going to Town – The Embankment

Thursday 18th November, 11am

Free Entry, Refreshments £1

Booking Essential

Join in this reminiscence coffee morning for a friendly chat and to be inspired by memories and stories of the past.

In this session we will be sharing memories and stories about The Embankment in Bedford. You’re welcome to bring along any of your own photos to share with the group.

To book your place, please telephone 01234 718618 and ask to speak to Lydia Saul. 

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a range of bespoke items inspired by our collections and exhibitions.

We have new Christmas cards in stock, designed by Eric Ravilious and Mary Fedden RA.

A variety of advent calendars by Angela Harding are available alongside beautifully designed tea towels and notecards.

You can also pick up the new Higgins 2022 calendar featuring artworks of Bedford through the centuries, several of which are currently on display in the Going to Town exhibition.

No need to book to only visit the shop, just pop in.