John Bunyan museum

The John Bunyan Museum in Bedford tells the story of the town's famous preacher and writer of The Pilgrim's Progress, through recreated scenes from his life, audio, and hands-on interactives, alongside items that belonged to or were used by him in the 17th century. Allow 30 to 60 minutes for the museum itself, with a further 10 to 20 minutes if the church is open and time for the small garden too. It's open February to November, Tuesdays to Saturdays, and Saturdays only in January. There's no on-site parking, though the nearest car park is nearby. The museum is within easy reach of Bedford St Johns station, just half a mile away, and with 17 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it suits visitors looking to combine a museum trip with a short stay in Bedford.