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Bedford Heights

Originally built by Texas Instruments, a Texan theme runs throughout the building and gardens. The entrance simulates an arroyo or dry riverbed, and is filled with succulents and cacti, plus a mixture of grasses and herbaceous plants, many of which are Texan natives. There are also three courtyard gardens, where less hardy plants thrive in the almost frost-free environment.

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Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights
Bedford Heights

About Bedford Heights

The building was originally built by Texas Instruments and the Texas theme runs throughout both the building and the gardens. The entrance garden simulates a Texan arroyo, or dry river bed, and is filled with succulents and cacti, many of which are Texan natives. These river beds are situated on the prairies of north America and the borders around the arroyo are filled with a mixture of grasses and herbaceous plants, many of which are also natives.

There are also 3 courtyard gardens within the building, each with its own character. Because these courtyards are virtually frost free we are able to grow less hardy plants. Gardens designed by Graham A Pavey.

Bedford Heights features

Location details

Bedford Heights,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PH

Directions to Bedford Heights
Plenty of free parking is available. Our visitors car park, also called car park 1, is at the front of the building. Additional car parking is available in car park 2.

Bedford Heights openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments in Graze Café.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • No wheelchair access to two of the courtyards but can be viewed from a platform.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Bedford Heights. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Bedford Heights, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Bedford Heights are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Bedford Heights seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.