Bedford’s Church Arcade is a key feature of the town centre, providing a covered retail thoroughfare that links Harpur Street and Church Square. This central location ensures high footfall, supported by its position in the main pedestrianised area close to a variety of retailers, food outlets, and leisure businesses. The arcade itself is home to a mix of tenants, making it a vibrant destination for shopping and services. The town enjoys excellent transport connections, with Bedford station offering frequent rail services to London St Pancras in just 40 minutes, alongside connections to regional hubs such as Nottingham and Brighton. The nearby bus station provides convenient access to local and regional routes, further enhancing accessibility. For road links, Bedford benefits from its strategic location between the A1 and M1, with the A421 southern bypass providing a direct route between these major arterial roads. The A428 connects the town to Cambridge and Northampton, while the A6 links Bedford to Luton and Kettering. These connections ensure ease of access for visitors, businesses, and residents alike