Travel Information

Bromham Mill has probably been a mill for many centuries but the current building in brick and timber was built in the late eighteen century or early nineteen century on the site of previous mills. It originally had two waterwheels but only one remains. The Wheel was restored in 1980 . You can still see a lot of the original machinery on the outside of the mill. There is also an eel trap with in the sluice gate which was useful for former occupants to catch dinner! The mill stands in a courtyard surrounded by timber barns. Inside the Mill is the art gallery with the chance to buy local crafts. The Gallery has an ever changing exhibition of local artists and craftspeople so there is always something new to see here. They also hold events at the mill during the year so check their website to see whether there is something of interest you don’t want to miss. The Mill is located just one mile from Bedford and there is a car parking fee. There is also a nice riverside mill to mill walk you can take if you are feeling energetic! This is a lovely location and worth stopping to have a look around. To get there in your Bedfordshire Motorhome Hire drive on the A428 Bedford to Northampton and look for the signposts. For more information on Bromham Mill and Gallery click the blue link below.  The public can visit on Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter till October in the afternoon from 1pm till 5pm. There is also a cafe serving beverages and cakes.

Bromham Mill and Gallery
Bridge End,
Bromham
Bedford
MK43 8LP

Telephone: (01234) 824330

Donnington Castle is sited at the top of a hill overlooking the River Lambourne, a mile north of Newbury. It is an English Heritage building.

Castle Lane
Donnington
Newbury
Berkshire

(51°25?11?N, 1°20?17?W)

For spellbinding views and glorious scenery taking your motorhome hire to Dunstable Downs is hard to beat. Visit the Chilterns Gateway centre on this Whipsnade estate while you are there.

For Motorhomehire families this is ideal walking and Kiteflying country and on a clear day you should be able to see for miles across these chalky downs. Make sure you take your kite to capture the breeze on the tops of the downs and get the thrill of flight! This is a truly great place for the whole family to enjoy during their motorhomegroup trip in this county.

If you love walking then there is also a 4 mile circular walk which takes you to the highest point in Bedfordshire with spectacular views over Alesbury. Go to
www.walkingbritain.co.uk   for more information.
Dunstable Downs is owned by Befordshire Central Council and managed by the National Trust. For information on opening times go to the National Trust Website , or for more information email them at dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk . Non Members of the National Trust will be charged for parking but members are free.

Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Road
Wipsnade
Bedfordshire
LU6 2G7
Tel. 01582 500920

Elstow Moot Hall also called Green House, was built in the late 15th century as a market-house for use with the village fairs. It was used for storing the stalls and other market equipment and as a place for resolving disputes arising from the fairs. It is a fine example of a 15th Century timber framed building.

Moot Hall
Elstow Green
Church End
Elstow
Bedfordshire
MK42 9XT
Tel: +44 (0)1234 266 889

Harrold-Odell Country Park has plenty of space for the whole family to walk and wander in the surrounds of the North Bedfordshire beautiful countryside. With 144 acres of parkland to roam on, this is an ideal place for a family picnic.  There are two picturesque lakes, river meadows, woodland and the tranquil banks of the Great Ouse River, providing a variety of habitats for wildlife, so take those binoculars. Parking is free but you are asked to donate £1 when using the car parks. The money collected is used to make improvements to the Park and the services. The most recent moneys collected in 2011, purchased a laptop and projector to enable the Rangers to give illustrated talks; display cabinets for the bird hide; materials to refurbish the bird hide and photographic display materials.  So a special thanks if you left a donation towards these purchases. There is a café here that sells fresh, homemade, and very tempting food! The cafe is open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm (5pm in summer and at weekends.) There is also Ice-cream the ice-cream van located in the car park on most afternoons in the summer. If you have traveled a great distance, this is a good place to stop and give your children, a chance to stretch their legs and run about. If it’s a sunny day and you are making a day trip to the country park its best to plan activities in advance. Before you go to the country park in your Bedfordshire Motorhome Hire it is a good idea to download trails, maps and wildlife recognition materials free of charge from their website. Just click on the blue text below to take you to their website, then click on the appropriate link to download the materials you require.

Harrold 0dell Country Park
Carlton Road
Harrold
Bedfordshire
MK43 7DS

Telephone: 01234 720 016

Lord & Lady Carnarvon live at Highclere Castle in Bedfordshire. The castle is open to the general publicat set times and is used for Weddings and company functions.

The children will really appreciate a great days outing to Mead Open Farm in Bedfordshire. The farm is open all year round until 6.30pm. There are a number of attractions to try including Shaggy’s Indoor Play World, moving mountains of sand in Digger Village, Go Karts and Crazy Golf and tractor and trailer rides around the farm. There are new attractions for the more active youngsters; climbing the new Giant Rocks is sure to be of interest to the really adventurous! In 2011 the Mead Open Farm’s maize maze grew higher than ever and includes a special Scarecrow trail with treats to win! All the answers are hidden in the Maize. For animal lovers there are cows being milked, pet rabbits at Bunny Hop and in the spring, a chance to bottle feed the baby lambs. Your children can get hands on with grooming the minature Shetland pony. The whole family can compete with an opportunity to win at Sheep Racing. At the weekend you may also be lucky enough to see a sheepdog demonstration. Make a trip to Mead Open Farm part of your Midlands Motorhome Hire holiday. For more information and a schedule of the days events at Mead Open Farm, click the blue text below.

Mead Open Farm
Stanbridge Road
Billington
Bedfordshire
LU7 9JH

Telephone: 01525 852 954

This large 360 acre park is open all year round, and is free to visit. Located to the east of Bedford, about one mile from the town centre, the Park is an established green area. It has lakes, meadows and woodland, all partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse. It is managed, for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors, by Bedford Borough Council Rangers who are on site at all times and often run activities on site. This is the place to stop and do some walking. There are also opportunities for fishing, cycling, sailing and canoeing. The children will love Kite flying here so bring a kite and hope for a good windy day to get it up high! Children will love the space to run around and burn off some energy. Take them a walk through the Labyrinth or try the equipment at the play area. If you want an easy walk on an all-weather path take the path around Priory Lake and stroll along the bank side. Located near the main Barker’s Lane entrance car park is the Visitor Centre which is open daily with displays and information to see. There are free public toilets on the car park end of this centre and additional ‘superloos’ (a small charge is made) are located in the Barker’s Lane main car park and the Cardington Mill car park. This is an excellent Country Park to include in your Bedfordshire Motorhome Hire trip through the county. It is an ideal place to stretch those legs and get some fresh air! For more information click the blue text below.

Priory Rangers
Visitors Centre
Priory Country Park
Barkers Lane
Bedford
MK41 9DJ

Telephone: 01234 211182

If you are searching for a wide open space for the whole family to roam, this is it! Stockgrove country Park extends to eighty acres with a history dating back to medieval times.  There is a great deal to see here including a lake, ancient woodland conifer plantations, meadows and heath. The area is owned and managed by the Greensand Trust, which is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and promote the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge. The Trust works to improve access, understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating place and to promote the local distinctiveness of the Greensand Ridge. There is plenty of wildlife to see for those willing to take the time to look. Bring your binoculars and you are asked not to feed the ducks or the squirrels which are becoming a pest and impacting the quality of the lake and surrounding areas for other wildlife. There are also no fishing or model boats are permitted on the lake. There is also a visitor centre and BBQ’s are allowed in the picnic area if raised off the ground (not on picnic tables)So pick a fine sunny day and stop here for your own BBQ meal! There is a car park fee. This is an ideal place to stop for a break in your Bedfordshire Motorhome Hire. For more information click the blue text below.

Stockgrove Country Park
Brickhill Road
Heath and Reach
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 0BA

Telephone:  01525 237760(Ranger Service)

Stockwood Park Museum includes displays on rural Bedfordshire Crafts, Collection of horse-drawn vehicles, and Period Gardens.

Stockwood Park Museum
Farley Hill
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 4BH
Tel: 01582 738714

The Bedfordshire County Show is not to be missed if you are in the area for the weekend of the 9th 10th July 2011. It opens at 9.30am till 6.00pm. and there are plenty of breakfast bars for you to be able to have breakfast and a coffee while you study your programme of events. In the main arena you can watch amazing displays from the Blazing Saddles Stunt Team or the Essex Dog Display Team. The dog team work with many different breeds of dogs, the teams produce a professional action packed and entertaining display, coupled with a superb commentary. There is also a separate display with sheep, geese and up to five dogs.  The demonstration shows the skills of working sheepdogs showing the ability and character of each dog.  Children will also be invited into the arena to assist with the performance. There are also Shire horse displays, and parades of carriage horses, falconry and much more. Along side these main attractions there are wonderful marquees filled with crafts, food stalls and also an Antiques Marquee will be a great new addition to the Bedfordshire County Show. This is a great day out or a whole weekends worth of entertainment for the whole family. If you are on your Bedfordshire Motorhome hire holiday or just passing through the county in your Motorhome hire then make this a highlight of your trip. Get more information from the Bedfordshire County Show website by clicking on the blue text.

The Bedfordshire County Show
Old Warden Park
Nr.Biggleswade
Beds
SG18 9EX

A unique collection of a 100 years of flying. Well worth a visit to see these amazing machines.

The Shuttleworth Collection
Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome
Nr. Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EP

Telephone: +44 (0)1767 627927

Top End Farm Campsite. Open to Motorhomes all year round.

Top End Farm
colmworth road
Little Staughton
Bedfordshire
MK44 2BY

Tel: 01234 376426
Fax: 01234 376426

Get Directions click on the map below.

If you are traveling in your motorhomehire through Bedfordshire then do not miss the village of Whipsnade. Here you will find a remarkable personal vision of a cathedral created by Mr Edmond K Blyth after the first world war.

This ‘Cathedral’ is made of growing trees is owned by The National Trust and administered by the Trustees of Whipsnade Fund. Admission is free but the trust welcome donations made to The Wipsnade Tree Cathedral Fund c/o The Trustees.

Mr Blyth planted his cathedral in 9 acres of garden with grass avenues for the nave, chancel, transepts and cloisters, all with ‘walls’ of different tree specimens. It was his response to memories of the first world war and described by him as ‘an act of faith, hope and reconciliation’, a unique vision. Motorhomehire rental gives you the opportunity to visit this amazing place and walk throughWhipsnade Tree Cathedal.

This garden Cathedral is well worth a planned visit during your motorhomegroup hire journey in England. As well as the trees, the garden contains notable shrubs. To gain more information on opening times go to the National Trust Website www.nationaltrust.org.uk. 

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Whipsnade
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
Lu6 2LL

Telephone: 01582 872406

If you find yourself and your Motorhome Rental passing 4 miles east of Bedford, north of the Sandy Road(A603)  , then take your Motorhome hire to Willington Dovecoat to see the stables and church. If you are interested in 16^th Century farm buildings then this is the place. Standing next to the church, is this truly fine example of a 16^th century stone built dovecote with surrounding stable buildings.

Open on the last Sunday of every month for a voluntary contribution of £1.

It can be viewed at other times by appointment. Contact the National Trust for more information willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk

Willinton Dovecoat and Stables
Willington
Near Bedford
Bedfordshire

Tel 01480 301494

Windsor Castle is one of three official residence of the Queen of England. It is open to the public during set periods.

Theres something to interest the whole family, at Woodside Farm and Leisure Park. It is relatively easy to drive to, being just five minutes off the M1 (J9and& J10), fifteen minutes from the M25 (J21) and approximately twenty five minutes from junction 1 of the M1 (London). You can go to a traditional funfair in the farm centre or take a walk through the monkey house. View all sorts of animals on the farm including seeing the Flamingo Paradise. Active children can use up all that energy on the Tarzan trail Play area. Younger children will love the cheeky Monkeys indoor play barn and parents can watch them at the attached café. If you have every thought of having your own poultry at home this is the place to find out all the information you need. Woodside Poultry is one of the biggest suppliers of birds in the area. They have several breeds of poultry which are available as day olds through to point of lay hens. They also sell all the equipment you need to keep poultry. If you don’t want to keep chickens yourself you can also consider adopting an animal that is kept at the farm.  Adoption costs £30 and you get a certificate, Colour photo of your adopted, animal Entry ticket to Woodside and a  Badge and Car Sticker. A day trip to the farm and Leisure Park in your Bedfordshire Motorhome Hire is certain to give you and your family plenty of photo opportunities so pack those cameras or charge those mobile phones! For entry prices and more information on Woodside Farm and Leisure Park, click the blue text below.

Woodside Farm and Leisure Park
Woodside Road
Slip End Village
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 4DG
England

Telephone: 01582 841044