Edward Bawden: Artist Plantsman

29 January 2022 – 15 January 2023

Free Entry

Drawn exclusively from the Edward Bawden archive, explore Bawden’s lifelong love of plants and gardens through a wide range of his work, including early wallpaper designs, well-known prints, advertising campaigns and private commissions.

Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.

February Half Term Family Activities

Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 February

£3/£5, Booking Essential

Join in fun and creative family activities this February half term. Enjoy workshops designing and printing tote bags, as well as making your very own playset of folding Bedford High Street shops and wooden people to take home.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Accompanying adults go free and do not need to book a place.

Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.

Portable Antiquities Scheme

Wednesday 26 January

1pm – 3pm, Free Entry

Booking Essential

Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting? Would you like to find out more about them? Matt Fittock, Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, can help.

Limited timed sessions available, book your place by emailing Matthew.Fittock@stalbans.gov.uk 

Find more sessions on The Higgins Bedford website.

Talk & Draw

Friday 28 January

12:30pm – 4pm, Free Entry

Drop In – No Need to Book

Join us for our first Talk & Draw session where we will be having a relaxed and friendly chat about a selection of the artworks in the Going to Town – 200 Years of Bedford’s Art exhibition, followed by an afternoon of sketching.

Art materials and portable chairs are provided. No art experience needed to join in.

Find more sessions on The Higgins Bedford website.

Tea Party Poetry

Saturday 29 January

2pm – 4pm, Free Entry

Booking Essential

Join us for Tea Party Poetry, a free session of writing poetry alongside tea and treats in a small sociable group.

No experience needed to join, but these sessions are suitable for ages 16+.

To book your place, email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk or call 01234 276362

Find more sessions on The Higgins Bedford website.