All details are subject to change due to covid for 2021 visits
BUNYAN MEETING
Home to a thriving church, a world-famous museum, and a dynamic community gallery.
GROUP VISITS
Please be advised: our prices are increasing from January 2024.
If you have already booked at our lower rate it will be honoured.
John Bunyan Museum, together with Bunyan Meeting offers groups a fascinating and enjoyable visit that works well stand-alone, or as part of a half or full-day visit.
THE BASICS
A typical Museum and Church visit lasts 1.5 hours and comprises:
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welcome talk and orientation
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museum tour and time to browse
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Time to visit the shop
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Bunyan Meeting talk and time to explore.
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There is an admission charge of £4.00 per adult, £2.50 per child aged 5-18 years, under 5s free, minimum charge £40
Group size minimum 10, maximum 50
REFRESHMENTS (OPTIONAL)
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Tea or coffee and biscuits £1.50 per head. Served in Bunyan Meeting’s historic Large Hall.
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Light lunch or afternoon tea can be arranged at the time of booking. Menu and price will be agreed based on the needs of the group. Please note: we require at least two weeks notice to provide catering.
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The Foyer Coffee Shop offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, and cakes, from 10am-1pm Tuesday-Saturday (10am-2pm Wednesdays). No booking is needed for an individual to use this facility, but we strongly recommend advanced booking to avoid disappointment if 8+ members of your party are likely to visit the coffee shop as seating (and cake!) are limited.
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Click here for a group booking form*.
Complete and save the form and email it to curator@bunyanmeeting.co.uk
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Print off the form, complete and post it to The Curator, John Bunyan Museum, Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU
* It is advisable to contact us before submitting your form to ensure that your preferred dates and times are available.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Working in partnership with ‘Heritage Bedford’ we offer a range of activities to add to your museum visit and make a full John Bunyan or Bedford Heritage day out.
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Bunyan Town Tour (1 hour)
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John Bunyan Boat trip. Cruise along the Great Ouse in the John Bunyan Community Boat. Various routes and lengths available.
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Visit to Elstow Abbey and Moot Hall (1 hour including travel)
Or visit one of the other museums in Bedford, just 2 mins walk from John Bunyan Museum:
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Panacea Museum (45 mins)
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The Higgins (1.5 to 3 hours)
EXTERNAL TALKS
We can also come out to speak to your group; we offer talks of 30mins, 45mins, and 60mins
CLICK HERE to download a booking form
TALK THEMES:
John Bunyan: His Life and Times. A talk about Bedfordshire’s famous son, John Bunyan, his life, times, and world renown work; The Pilgrim’s Progress.
£60 + Travel costs at £0.45ppm