Why Bedfordshire?

C O N N E C T E D LOCATIONS

Our campuses in Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes have buzzing town centres and provide a great student lifestyle. What’s more, the cost of living is considerably cheaper than London.

Luton Carnival

Luton holds the UK’s largest one-day carnival every year at the end of May. Introduced by the town’s West Indian community in the 1970s, the carnival has grown into an exciting celebration around Wardown Park with live music, dancing, arts and crafts, international cuisine, and lots more.

Bedford River Festival

Taking place in mid July on the banks of the River Great Ouse, the Bedford River Festival is a showcase of the best of Bedford both on and off the river. This vibrant event includes; sports activities, live music, dragon boat races, food and fireworks.

Waterside Theatre

The Aylesbury Waterside Theatre presents a range of West End and touring musicals and plays, as well as Christmas pantomimes and performances of ballet and opera.

MK Gallery

Having recently partnered up with the Tate, the brand new MK Gallery features doubled exhibition space, as well as facilities for cinema, performances, and events. It will also include a dedicated education and community resource and a new cafe.

Inspire: Luton Sports Village

Join the Luton community by taking part in a range of fitness classes at Inspire. A world-class multi-sports facility, it includes a modern gym, two swimming pools with new award-winning pool hoist, and professional diving boards.

Bedfringe

Bedfringe runs for a week every year, attracting performers on their way to the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It’s a great chance to see talented performers right on your doorstep as they try out some of their material!

Photography by Andy Warner

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Set over 600 acres, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the UK’s biggest Zoo. It’s home to almost 3,000 animals including penguins, elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes and lots more.

Willen Lake

Located in MK, Willen Lake is a great place to entertain friends and family, with lots of varied activities for all ages. You could try wakeboarding, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding or even have a go on the county’s only urban high ropes course, Treetop Extreme. Or if you’d prefer something a little more tame, you could go for a stroll, visit the cafe and restaurant, or hire a pedalo!