Summer Fun at The Higgins

The Higgins Bedford

Summer 2023


The Higgins Bedford is free to visit and full of fascinating exhibits for people of all ages to explore, this summer we’re also delivering some special events for children…


Craft workshops for five to twelve year olds

Inspired by the current Edward Bawden exhibition

Trains, Planes and AutomobilesEvery Tuesday in July and August we have fun and exciting craft workshops for children aged five to twelve. Each one takes inspiration from the current Edward Bawden trains, planes and automobiles exhibition.

There are sessions through the day at 11.15am, 12.45pm, and 2.15pm and last around an hour and cost £5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited so please book online or call 01234 718044.

Book your place

Free storytelling in the gallery

Stories from Theatre of WiddershinsTheatre of Widdershins deliver exciting tales for children over five on Wednesday 9 and 16 August at 11.15am and 1.15pm.

Imajica Theatre will entertain children aged three to five on Wednesday 23 and 30 August at 11.15am and 1.15pm.

Please book your space in advance as these sessions will be popular and remember, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Book online or call 01234 718044.

Book your place

Puggle Club

Free drop-in workshops for three to five year olds 

Puggle ClubPuggle Club is a new regular drop-in workshop for three to five year olds and runs every Friday afternoon through the summer holidays at The Higgins Bedford.

It’s free, you can just drop-in, and sessions start on 28 July through to the 1 September from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

There is no need to book, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Art/Craft activities will be provided by Marta and Raluca, also known as Art Impact Studio, with a different them each week.

Puggle Club


The Higgins Bedford

Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD. Tel: 01234 718618

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 5pm

Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 2 – 5pm

Closed Mondays