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Indoor Things to Do in Bedfordshire
Every good Bedfordshire holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
14.8 mi from Bedfordshire
Rushden Historical Transport Society
Rushden Historical Transport Society is a heritage railway and museum based in the Old Midland Railway Station of 1894, in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. You can explore a transp...
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24.6 mi from Bedfordshire
The Hypocaust
The Hypocaust is an 1800-year-old Roman underfloor heating system, left in its original location within Verulamium Park rather than moved to a museum. You'll see the mosaic floor m...
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Theme Parks
22.3 mi from Bedfordshire
Wicksteed Park
Wicksteed Park is a free-to-enter, Grade II listed urban park in Barton Seagrave, North Northamptonshire, founded in 1921 and run by a charitable trust. Over 25 rides sit within 28...
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Water Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
9 mi from Bedfordshire
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park is a wild animal park set across 360 acres, home to hundreds of exotic and endangered species. You drive your own vehicle through the Road Safari, passing rhino,...
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Where to stay near Bedfordshire
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Bedfordshire guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Bedfordshire?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Moot Hall, English School of Falconry and Oasis Beach Pool — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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