The Bandstand
The Bandstand
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malc1005
Kettering, UK4,723 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is a nice bandstand, by the embankment, where you can sit and watch the world go by, we love visiting, when we are in Bedford.
Written 29 October 2023
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Greg
Cambridge, UK5,209 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
One of the many and popular places to sit and relax in Russell Park by the embankment. There are numerous benches and a good view of the Ouse from this angle. About a ten minute jaunt from Town Bridge.
Written 10 July 2019
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Chasingdreamscape
Bedford, UK401 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
A large well preserved octagonal bandstand, built in the 1920’s . It was originally sited in St Marys Gardens but soon moved to its current home because there was too much echo.
It’s licensed for music etc and is often used by bands and singers during events held along the river , such as the Food Festival and a River Festival.
It’s in a lovely location: a wide open grassed space , with lots of mature trees , between the two stretches of river.
The bandstand is an open structure so anyone can enter the space.
It’s licensed for music etc and is often used by bands and singers during events held along the river , such as the Food Festival and a River Festival.
It’s in a lovely location: a wide open grassed space , with lots of mature trees , between the two stretches of river.
The bandstand is an open structure so anyone can enter the space.
Written 22 July 2018
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malc1005
Kettering, UK4,723 contributions
July 2018 • Family
A lovely area of Bedford to take a walk around, and stop off at the bandstand, and chill out watching the wildlife. Well worth a visit.
Written 16 July 2018
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