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GROUP VISITS

All details are subject to change due to covid for 2021 visits

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.

Click here for a group booking form*.

(download G2 payment form)

Complete and save the form and email it to curator@bunyanmeeting.co.uk

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.

THE BASICS

A typical Museum and Church visit lasts 1.5 hours and comprises:

welcome talk and orientation

museum tour and time to browse

Time to visit the shop

Bunyan Meeting talk and time to explore.

£3 a head, including museum and church talks

Group size minimum 10, maximum 50

REFRESHMENTS (OPTIONAL)

Tea or coffee and biscuits £1 per head. Served in Bunyan Meeting’s historic Large Hall.

Light refreshments (sandwiches, cake, and drinks) available in the Foyer Coffee Shop. (Max group size 20 - please request at time of booking for menu and prices)
Hot food served in the large hall 12-2pm as part of Wednesday lunches - ask at time of booking for menu and prices (Min two week notice required for order)

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.

Bunyan Town Tour (1 hour)

John Bunyan Boat trip on the River Ouse (1 hour) or book a 'Cruise Plus' tour combining the boat with other Heritage Bedford venues
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:

Panacea Museum (45 mins)
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 (see below)

CLICK HERE to download a booking form

(download G2 payment 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.

Longer talks may also include use of the museum’s handling collection, in which case a table will be required.

*Travel costs charged at £0.45ppm