TOURISM INFORMATION
We'll be building up a list of places of interest local to Castle that registered users can rate. This will help visitors to the area find the best places to go and might even provide some inspiration for us locals too. If you want more information on any of these, why not pop in and see us - we might have some further literature, advice or even discount tickets for some of them.
Glenn Miller Museum
A unique collection dedicated to Glenn Miller, housed in the original control tower at the airfield where he was last seen alive in December 1944. See also the Airfield Archeolodgy Collection and the National Fire Service Collection.
Home Front House and Summer of 1944 collection all housed in original wartime buildings.
Twinwood Road Clapham, MK41 6AB
Tel: 01923 282725
Email: info@twinwoodevents.com
Web: www.twinwoodevents.com
Open Sundays and Bank Holidays only between May and October. Access by event ticket only during special event weekends.
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Shuttleworth Collection
Home to The Shuttleworth Collection, a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight. Home of ‘The Flying Proms’ and many other outdoor events.
Also Shuttleworth House, The Swiss Garden, Bird of Prey Centre, Jubilee Play Centre
Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome
Nr. Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9EP
Tel: 01767 627927
Email: collection@shuttleworth.org
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The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum reopened in June. The £5.8 million project brings new galleries, collection stores, spaces for learning activities and room hire, shop and café.
Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Tel: 01234 718618 Fax: 01234 718619
Education Service: 01234 718627
Email: thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk
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http://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
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Twinwood Events
Twinwood Festival is The Original & Best Vintage 1930s, 1940s & 1950s Music & Dance Festival
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