New Homes in Bedfordshire

Live the Life

The county of Bedfordshire sits in the East of England, surrounded by Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Buckinghamshire to the west, Northamptonshire to the north and Hertfordshire to the south-east.

It is made up of a variety of towns and villages including Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Luton.

Bedfordshire Attractions

The county is blessed with spectacular countryside such as the Chiltern Hills, Dunstable Downs, Greensand Ridge and Marston Vale. Buying a new home in Bedfordshire will give you plenty of opportunity to get out in the fresh air, while kayaking and canoe polo are available on the river Great Ouse. Those looking for a more relaxing way to spend their time can enjoy tranquil river cruises.

There are plenty of attractions in the area too which are perfect for family days out. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, for example, is set in 600 acres of parkland and is home to over 2,500 animals. Kids will love spotting cheetahs, lemurs, giraffes, chimps and rhinos and learning all about the exotic creatures. Also in the local area are Woburn Safari Park and Mead Open Farm for more fun days out.

Grand stately buildings such as Woburn Abbey and Wrest Park give an insight into the county’s historical past, while the Priory Church of St Peter Dunstable is known as the birthplace of the Church of England.

The county also hosts a selection of events through the year including the Riverside Festival in Bedford, the Canal Festival in Linslade and Luton Carnival and Mela – the largest one day event in Europe.

Studying in Bedfordshire

With its close proximity to London, Bedfordshire University is an attractive option for students. It has 3,200 undergraduate students and 1700 postgraduate students. Its two campuses are located in Bedford and Luton.

Bedfordshire Transport Links

Bedfordshire benefits from strong road, rail and airport links. First Capital Connect offers rail passengers connections from London, Brighton, Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport.

For those travelling by car Bedford lies 50 miles north of London on the main A6 route. It is located between the M1 and the A1; meaning easy access is afforded to the north and south of the country.

The nearest airport for those living in Bedfordshire is Luton which offers a number of domestic and international flights.