Victorian Christmas Market at Bedford in December
(15/09/2008)

Bedford will be hosting its 16th annual Victorian Christmas Market this year on the 12th, 13th and 14th December. An atmospheric mix of traditional street entertainment and period costumes combined with the heady smells of seasonal specialities are set to make this market one not to miss.

Among the attractions at the Victorian Christmas Market, the heart of Bedford’s town centre will see an array of seasonal gifts, foods and treats for sale. Visitors will be able to shelter from the cold in the Harpur Suite where a Victorian Tea Room will be serving traditional fare.

There's also plenty for the family to do and see – Victorian traditions such as helter skelter, carousel and swing boats, a steam engine, ice rink, coconut shi and hoopla stalls, street entertainment, music and shows all bring a taste of the past back to the town.

Renowned as a Market Town, Bedford still retains its 850 year old market ‘charter’ given to the town by King Henry II. Local residents have been trading in the town centre since 1166 and now enjoy weekly gourmet food and home and garden markets, a monthly farmers’ market and a traditional charter market twice a week.

The Victorian Market will take place in Harpur Square, Midland Road and Harpur Suite, all of which are found in Bedford’s town centre.

Opening times are as follows:
Friday 12th: 10am to 7pm
Saturday 13th: 10am to 7pm
Sunday 14th: 10am to 5pm

Bedford is 37 minutes by rail from London St Pancras and easily accessible from the M1 and A1 by car.