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Welcome to the John Bunyan Museum & Library

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Visit our inspiring museum and discover the story of the Bedford preacher whose writings touched the world and continue to inspire.

John Bunyan wrote a book that transformed literature, and inspired people the world over; The Pilgrim’s Progress. Imprisoned for his beliefs, as a prisoner of conscience, his books and personal example helped transform the way ordinary people worshipped, empowering them and their communities.

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From rural Bedfordshire to world-renown, from pulpit to prison, and from fiery sermons to tales of great beasts and giants – his life and times make for an amazing and colourful story.

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Museum Opening Times:

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Tuesdays to Saturdays

 11am to 4pm

(last entry at 3:30 pm)

 

​Pre-booked groups & schools welcome

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* Closed Good Friday & All December

The Museum is OPEN  

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Tuesdays- Saturdays

11am - 4pm until Sat 29th Nov

 

(Closed Good Friday and December)

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Find out about our Museum Projects working with schools and the community

“John Bunyan Museum has a great programme of activities for families. It’s at the heart of its community.”
Emma Cook, Museum Development Officer for Bedfordshire

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In March 2015 a public vote selected John Bunyan’s birthday as Bedfordshire Day.

For a copy of our leaflet (details from 2019):

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Why John Bunyan 

matters today

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Accredited Museum by Arts Council England :

No. 1587

 A busy, town centre Christian Church affiliated to the Congregational Federation and the Baptist Union of Great Britain and home to the John Bunyan Museum & Library, and the Basement at Bunyan Gallery

 

Minister - Reverend Chris Damp MA, BD

Reg. Charity No: 248195 

Safeguarding at Bunyan Meeting is an essential part in the life and all activities undertaken by the Church and within church premises. We are currently in the process of reviewing our policies and procedures, in consultation with colleagues from the different denominations, and will be posting new information on an ongoing basis.

Church Safeguarding Policy (January 2023)

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Copyright 2018 Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU

Church Office T: 01234 213722  bunyanmeeting@gmail.com

Museum Office T: 01234 270303  curator@bunyanmeeting.co.uk

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