Wardown Park Museum
This isn't a modern gallery or a sterile exhibition hall. Wardown Park Museum is a local museum and historic house located in a Victorian mansion within Wardown Park. Founded in 1930, the site is a Grade II listed building that preserves the regional identity of the area. When you visit, you can pick out the specific focus on the traditional crafts of Bedfordshire, with a particular emphasis on hat-making and lace-making. The museum holds samples of Bedfordshire lace dating as far back as the 17th century. It is a lovely spot to see how local artistry evolved over the centuries. I've seen a few crumbs of pastry near the benches, so it's a popular place for a midday break.


















