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The Embankment and Mill Meadows

Embankment & Mill Meadows

The Embankment and Mill Meadows are frequently referred to as the Jewel in Bedford's Crown. The river was artificially widened by the Victorians and spanned by the ornate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1888. They created an inland promenade along which modern Bedfordians and visitors alike still love to amble, taking in the riverside views and the dazzling bedding displays of the Embankment Gardens.

For information on greenspace facilities in this area, please download this file:

Central and South Bedfordshire


For further information on this park, contact: 
Jacky Fraser (Senior Parks Officer) on 01234 221749 or jacky.fraser@bedford.gov.uk 

To report problems to the Park Ranger for this area call Paul Wheatley on 01234 227363 or paul.wheatley@bedford.gov.uk

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Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic programme of cultural events throughout the year, and providing a wide range of affordable health opportunities, through our quality parks, award winning leisure centres and sports development work.

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