Bedford River Festival
Join us for a fantastic day out at the Bedford River Festival, one of the UK’s biggest free outdoor events. Enjoy a vibrant mix of live music, colourful river parades, funfair rides, market stalls, water sports, street entertainment, and delicious food from across the region. The Embankment comes alive with energy, offering something for every age and interest.
Where the water comes alive
The ever-popular Bedford River Festival takes place in July every other year, and will be back bigger and better for 2026. As always, the River Festival is free to attend and offers something for everyone – including live entertainment and activities, a funfair, raft and dragon boat races, plus the heritage village, sports village, continental market and the water sports arena.
With over 250,000 visitors, the Bedford River Festival is described as the second largest outdoor event of it’s kind in the UK after Notting Hill Carnival.
Take the Coach and you can enjoy a glass or two of Pimms or Prosecco at the Festival. No worries about driving and let us worry about the parking.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arlesey | Mill Lane, Arlesey |
| Biggleswade Bus Station | Hitchin Street SG18 8AP |
| Letchworth | Morrisons |
| Sandy | Market Square |
| Shefford Lemon Plaice | High Street Shefford SG17 5AX |
| Stevenage Bus Stop L | Stevenage Bus Stop L Southbound |
| Stevenage Old Town | Weatherspoon 33 High Street, SG1 3AU Opposite Weatherspoon |
