If you're thinking of holding an outside event like party in the park or a community picnic, please make sure you read our planning an event advice.

If you are thinking of using one or more market stalls for a town centre promotion or event for your group or organisation, you can contact the Markets Manager at markets@bedford.gov.uk for more information. 

Empty shops

If you're thinking about arranging a pop-up shop event for your group, we have a Empty Shops Information Pack, which you may find useful. 

The pack has been designed to give you a starting point for investigating the permanent or temporary uses of empty commercial spaces. It is for people who may have an idea for an empty shop but don’t know where to start. The information pack also has useful contacts at the back.