Holiday Inn Express Bedford is a comfortable and modern hotel, off the A421 and close to the M1 and A1 motorways. Bedford train station is just a short drive away with direct services to London and Milton Keynes. Luton Airport is half an hour's drive. The hotel is close to a range of popular tourist attractions. Enjoy a spot of fresh air at Priory Country Park, a 360-acre park with lakes, meadows and woodlands or visit Wrest Park, an English Heritage property with beautiful gardens. Drive through animal reserves at Woburn Safari Park to spot Southern white rhinos, tigers and giraffes, or take the kids to the rides at Gulliver’s Land theme park, a 20-minute drive away. Formula 1 fans are less than an hour from the world-renowned Silverstone Circuit and Brewpoint Bedford, a popular local brewery, is three miles away. Learn about the history and culture of Bedfordshire at The Higgins Bedford, a nearby museum and art gallery, or head to gigs at Bedford Corn Exchange, 10 minutes away. Other nearby attractions include Leighton Buzzard Railway, a preserved heritage railway, Box End Park, an outdoor water sports and activity centre and Herrings Green Activity Farm &Bird of Prey Centre. After exploring Bedfordshire and beyond, relax in your convenient room with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. Order pizzas, curries and drinks from the bar and wake up to a breakfast buffet included.