Local businesses and producers in Bedfordshire

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Made in Bedfordshire

Your guide to finding great local food, drink, craft and unique products across the county. Use our Bedfordshire product directory to discover more about locally made products, food and drink in the local area.

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FROM THE CAULDRON

Wickedly natural skincare. Natural and homemade products that are great for your skin, chemical free and no nasties! 

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KICA CANDLES

Beautiful upcycled, hand-decorated and hand-poured scented candles. 

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KEN PEIRSON & SON

Making ladies hats for over 100 years and still using traditional millinery techniques. Buy your bespoke hat for weddings, the races and special occasions.

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MYTHYN

Natural small batch artisan skincare, bath & scented home products.

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NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE HONEY

Buy pure North Bedfordshire local honey. No additives  at all – nothing added, nothing processed, just delicious natural honey.

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LEIGHTON BUZZARD BREWING

Award winning beer brewed in Leighton Buzzard.

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STEPHEN EINHORN

Bespoke British fine jewellery for men and women.

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WALTER WRIGHT HATS

Philip Wright is a professional and experienced hatter and has been running the family business, Walter Wright Hat Manufacturer for over fifteen years.

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WILLOW TREE DISTILLERS

Premium spirit made from the highest quality ingredients and distilled in small batches in a true craft fashion.

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Bedfordshire is famous for

Bedfordshire in East England is home to the Chiltern Hills and the unusual but delicious sweet and savoury Bedfordshire Clanger. The county was famous for straw plaiting and hat making and was once one of the centres of England’s lace industry.

Did you know?

Luton used to be the hat capital of the world! This heritage is preserved in the nickname “The Hatters” given to Luton Town Football Club.

Afternoon tea

The Duchess of Bedford, who lived at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, is credited with inventing the tradition of afternoon tea in the 1840s.

The Bedfordshire Clanger

This unique savory and sweet pastry dish, with a meat and vegetable filling on one end and a sweet filling on the other, is described as a traditional specialty that originated in Bedfordshire.

Chocolate Toothpaste Tart

A classic Bedfordshire sweet pastry filled with a mousse-like chocolate cream, topped with a buttercream rosette and sprinkled with chocolate hundreds and thousands

The county flower of Bedfordshire

The county flower of Bedfordshire is the Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera Native)

Icknield Way

This ancient road through Bedfordshire is believed to be possibly more than 4,000 years old, making it one of the oldest roads in England.

More About Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire is one of the counties of East England.  Products listed in this local directory cover the districts of Bedfordshire which include Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire County Day is celebrated on November 28th. The date was chosen because it is the birthday of John Bunyan, a celebrated local author from Bedfordshire who wrote “The Pilgrim’s Progress”.

The county flower of Bedfordshire is the Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera Native)

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Shopping in Bedfordshire

4 great places to shop in Bedfordshire

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Higgins Bedford

Higgins Bedford in the Cultural Quarter, shop sells cards and gifts sourced from local makers can be purchased.

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Browns of Stagsden

Buy award winning sausages, bacon & beef from home reared pigs & cattle turkey and lamb.

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St Cuthberts Arcade

Find an exciting mix of shops, so come along and support independent retailers. Small artisan shops, crafts, beauty and more can be found under one roof.

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Gunns Bakery

Traditional home made breads, cakes and pastries since 1928 and is proud to be the home of the best pastry of them all…the Bedfordshire Clanger! Get yours by post!

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FARMSHOPS

Find your local farm shop – Support local business and producers and have freshly seasonal produce delivered to your door

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Why Buy Local

Buying directly and eating seasonal produce,  is a great way to support local business. In addition to enjoying the best local and regional foods. From fresh artisan bread, locally reared meat, seasonal vegetables, cheese, to English wine and craft spirits.

Fresh Seasonal Local Produce

To buy the best local and seasonal produce visit your local farm shop, independent retailers, farmers’ markets or local farm. Many farm shops offer home delivery services as well.

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