Out and about

There is much to explore from Forge Cottage Barn both on foot and in the car. Here is just a small selection. Carmel and David will be able to suggest much more when you visit.
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Ampthill Georgian market town with pubs, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, an antiques emporium and the fabulous Great Park with links to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
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John Bunyan country Home to the seventeenth century preacher and author of "Pilgrim's Progress". Visit his birthplace at Elstow, the ruins of the "House Beautiful" and the "Slough of Despond" or walk part of the John Bunyan Trail
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Wrest Park, Silsoe Explore the evolution of the English garden with a stroll through three centuries of landscape design from dazzling parterres and fragrant borders to sweeping views and woodland walks. 
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Woburn Abbey ​Housing one of the most significant private art collections in the world, the Abbey, Gardens and Deer Park provide something new around every corner. 
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Greensand Ridge Walk This 40 mile footpath stretching from South Bedfordshire into Cambridgeshire passes through Maulden churchyard and on into Maulden Woods. 
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Jordan's Mill Home of Jordan's breakfast cereals and more - a unique food heritage attraction. Tour the historic mill, explore the gardens or relax in the Café.