Locate your business in Bedford.
We are in the heart of southern England with great connections to London, Cambridge and Milton Keynes.
Facts about Bedford Borough
- Less than an hour’s drive to London
- Along the M1 motorway, major train lines and Luton Airport
- Plenty of land and office space
- Close to world famous Cambridge University
- Competitive business rates
- 'Open for business' key statistics (PDF)
- Key strategic sites in Bedford Borough (PDF)
Invest in Bedford team
The Invest in Bedford team, can help you with:
- commercial property, premises and land search
- planning regulations
- business relocation
- routes to markets
- recruitment
- listings of relevant local suppliers
- after care to make sure you continue to prosper
Speak to us about setting up a meeting today. We’d love to hear from you.
- 01234 276255 UK
- +44 1234 276255 international
- invest.inbedford@bedford.gov.uk
Quality of life
Bedford Borough offers a high quality of life. Bedford town is by the river and has:
- superb schools
- affordable housing
- leisure options
- hospitals and medical care
- robust broadband
- gorgeous parks and surrounding countryside
Move to Bedford – a guide for professionals (PDF)
Move to Bedford – a guide for graduates and new qualified professionals (PDF)
Move to Bedford – a guide for teachers (PDF)
Inward investment
Lots of companies like Unilever, 3M and Fujifilm choose Bedford Borough, including these industry sectors:
- smart logistics
- creative industries
- advance engineering
- high performance technology
- aviation
- food and manufacturing
Bedford Borough Growth Plan 2018 – 22
Bedford Borough Growth Plan 2018 - 2022 shapes Bedford Borough’s economic development and regeneration, helping us compete as a location for business.