Museums · East of England
The Higgins
In or near Biddenham.
The Higgins — a museum in East of England, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Higgins is a museum located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Higgins Bedford is a cultural venue that showcases a variety of exhibitions and events, focusing on local history and art. Visitors can explore different exhibitions, including those celebrating children's publishing and local breweries.
Place summary
The Higgins is a museum located in London, postcode MK40. It features a diverse collection of art and local history, showcasing the cultural heritage of the area. The museum is a key resource for educational programmes and community engagement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1362, -0.4638
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK40 3XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Phone
- +44 1234 718618
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 5pm; Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday: 2pm - 5pm; closed on Mondays
- Official site
- www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/134430455 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Higgins?
- The Higgins is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK40 3XD), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is The Higgins?
- The Higgins — a museum in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Higgins?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Biddenham. Drivers can use postcode MK40 3XD.
- Is The Higgins free to visit?
- Yes, The Higgins is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Higgins?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK40 3XD.