John Bunyan Museum

John Bunyan Museum John Bunyan Museum tells the story of the Bedford man who wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress, one of the greatest novels in the English language.

John Bunyan Museum tells the story of the life, works, and times of Bedfordshire's famous son, John Bunyan (1628- 1688), who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress and other religious and spiritual works of literature. During his remarkable life Bunyan was a soldier, tinker, preacher and dissenter. He spent 12 years in Bedford prison for illegal preaching and it was here that he wrote his masterpiece.

Activities this Easter at the museum, just £2 per child
28/03/2026

Activities this Easter at the museum, just £2 per child

10/03/2026

Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is open for the week from Wednesday. Opening hours are Wednesday – Friday 11:00 – 3:00. Free entry! Donations are welcome.

Guided tours provided by the fantastic Friends of Ridgmont Station volunteers.

Tea/coffee, soft drinks, homemade cakes & scones available served by the Friends of Ridgmont Station.

A range of souvenirs and locally made items are on sale in the Gift Shop too!

All just 20 minutes by train on the Marston Vale Line from Bedford or Bedford St Johns stations. Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel half price!



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20/01/2026

John Bunyan needs you!
Find out about volunteering at the museum, coffee shop, or Basement on Saturday 24th January 10.30am.

Come for a tour, chat, and a cuppa

Meeting at the Coffee Shop Bunyan Meeting

Fantastic work xx
04/11/2025

Fantastic work xx

25/10/2025

A museum volunteer began compiling Bunyan's family tree 35 years ago.

23/10/2025
Come down today and make your own delftware cup and plate to take home. £2 per child accompanied. 11am to 3pm (last admi...
14/08/2025

Come down today and make your own delftware cup and plate to take home. £2 per child accompanied. 11am to 3pm (last admission 2.30pm) 30 spaces available, just drop in Bedford Borough Council Raring2go Bedford The Higgins BedfordBedsLife Magazine, Bedford

Let’s Rock! Come down to the museum today between 11am and 3pm (last admission 2.30pm) and create your own rock pool (n...
07/08/2025

Let’s Rock! Come down to the museum today between 11am and 3pm (last admission 2.30pm) and create your own rock pool (no water necessary) just £2 per child. 30 spaces available drop-in Bedford Borough Council The Higgins Bedford BedsLife Magazine, Bedford Raring2go Bedford

Landscape willow weaving at John Bunyan Museum till 3pm (last admission 2.30pm) for Great Big Green Week Bedford all fre...
14/06/2025

Landscape willow weaving at John Bunyan Museum till 3pm (last admission 2.30pm) for Great Big Green Week Bedford all free this Saturday 14th

Come on down to the museum and decorate a pot for your sunflower. Here till 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) all free Saturday fo...
14/06/2025

Come on down to the museum and decorate a pot for your sunflower. Here till 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) all free Saturday for Great Big Green week Great Big Green Week Bedford

Address

Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street
Bedford
MK403EU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01234 270303

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