# Priory Country Park

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Priory Country Park is an existing local green area of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse and offering a charming variety of natural wildlife.The visitor centre and cafe at Priory Lake is a wonderful place to begin and finish, as without a path map you are bound to miss some good small spots in the event that you you will need to do it! It is well worth noting (even though it's posted on location too) that neither you nor your puppy should touch the water from Priory Lake as a result of harmful algae.Managed by Bedford Borough Council, tasks here are fundamental and conventional but also are the damp to dry and active to sedate with something for nearly all ages, including Scenic Meadow hiking (including the bank that is available walk ) and also the Labrynth; dog hiking; Cycling; Sailing; Canoeing and Kite Flying. Water activities are organised through Viking Kayak club, fyi!There are big meadows that offer a space that is versatile young ones to play, dogs to operate, or perhaps to sit and luxuriate in the scenery. Why not bring a bird or bug book and also have a mini beast safari? Or collect bits that are small pieces to create a potion or a picture with! It is also a location that is fantastic introduce them to orienteering - easy directions for establishing basic directions are easy to find online.The Barkers Lane car parking is open daily 05:00 to 21:00 and there are loos at the heart so that you're maybe not limited in your journey timeframe by the capriciousness of bladders!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Bedford, Bedford, England
- Area guide: [Bedford](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bedford)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/priory_country_park.aspx, or call +441234211182
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--zFqBUlghoe0/priory-country-park

## Activities

- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Parks and Playgrounds

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Box End Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-PoTRWnV-BfB5/box-end-park)
- [Top End Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8HP6H696BZED/top-end-farm)
- [The Old Stone Barn](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-II3bKzFWbBVg/the-old-stone-barn)
- [The Secret Garden](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-PBKkE25VvlSe/the-secret-garden)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--zFqBUlghoe0/priory-country-park/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Cineworld Bedford](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yUMjsb0Tv572/cineworld-bedford)
- [Bedford Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-HrTKHcsv3lHK/bedford-park)
- [Oasis Beach Pool](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-WQqchKnS075p/oasis-beach-pool)
- [Embankment Gardens and Russell Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nTd0GmhATkwK/embankment-gardens-and-russell-park)
- [Bedford Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ruFtmMkndfsT/bedford-treasure-trail)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--zFqBUlghoe0/priory-country-park/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Priory Country Park?

Priory Country Park is in Bedford, Bedford.

### What activities does Priory Country Park offer?

Priory Country Park lists Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Parks and Playgrounds.

### What facilities does Priory Country Park have?

Priory Country Park lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Priory Country Park?

Experiences listed near Priory Country Park on HolidayFox include Cineworld Bedford, Bedford Park, Oasis Beach Pool, Embankment Gardens and Russell Park and Bedford Treasure Trail.

### How do I book Priory Country Park?

Priory Country Park doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/priory_country_park.aspx, or call +441234211182.


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