The Corn Exchange is the bedfords most cultured venue (take it in context) and offers a reasonably…read morediverse calendar of events throughout the year. Offering live music, theatre, art and record sales it will give anything a go but personally it's main strength is bringing decent comedy acts to a town that can really do with a bit of humour.

The Bedford Corn Exchange is where all of the main music and theatrical events are held in Bedford,…read moreit has shows on every week from tribute acts like Queen and Abba to variety shows such as the Circus of Horror and The Lady Boys of Bangkok. The hall itself is very large and the stage and seating is removable so it can be hired out for private functions such as a wedding reception. It has 2 bars inside and good toilet facilities so you don't normally have to queue for long but it doesn't have a car park so sometimes you have a walk to get there depending on where you find a space. Ticket prices are reasonable.

I have been going to Esquires for nearly 10 years now…read more The club consists of 3 areas, upstairs which is where the over 14s are allowed and is where the majority of the bands play and is normally only open Friday and Saturday nights. Downstairs is Dannys Bar where you can have a quiet drink and play some pool during the week and listen to bands in the evenings too. Also opposite Dannys Bar is the disco where on Friday and Saturday nights you can rock out and have a few drinks until 2am, Friday is more rock and Saturdays is more indie. The club also does rock nights where a lot of heavy metal is played and you can hire the club (i did for my 18th) for a party. The club is a little dingy but clean and the regulars are nice, the bar staff are friendly and a lot of now famous bands started here i.e Oasis.

Esquires holds so many memories for me & my friends and is responsible for getting a lot of people…read morearound the area into 'decent live music'. Over the years the upstairs venue has played host to greats like The Libertines, Shed 7, Skunk Anansie and even Supergrass supported by The Bluetones. I was back their the other day and nothings changed... and for that i'm grateful.