Locate your business in Bedford. 
It’s close to London, the UK’s capital city, without the London prices.
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, Patrick Lyons and Justine Ives, 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.
Call +44 (01234) 276255. Email patrick.lyons@bedford.go.uk or justine.ives@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.
