Warm Spaces
he rise in the cost of living and increased energy bills means that many households will struggle with their heating bills this winter. People will be faced with tough decisions about when they can afford to heat their home.
To help residents, Bedford Borough Council is working with local partners to develop a Warm Spaces network. Warm Spaces will offer free, non-judgemental spaces where people can go to stay warm and maybe enjoy some company and a hot drink, or simply spend time reading a magazine or book.
The Warm Spaces network will continue to grow as more organisations share their details.
If you have opened a warm space and would like it included on the Bedford Borough Warm Spaces Network please contact public.health@bedford.gov.uk.
As part of the Warm Spaces offer, our libraries are also providing inclusive and welcoming community spaces with free Wi-Fi and a range of activities.
Warm Spaces - our libraries
Our libraries are open to offer a warm space - see the library opening times here.
Warm Spaces - other venues
Venue name, address and contact detailsOpening days and timesWhat is availableOther information
| All Nations Church, 79 Brickhill Drive Bedford MK41 7QF
01234 273773 / office@allnationsbedford.org |
Mondays 9.30am to 4.00pm |
Hot drinks station, soup, books, games and puzzles, television, Wi-Fi, sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets |
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Bedford Beacon, Bedford Wellbeing Centre, 3A Woburn Road, Bedford MK40 1EG |
Every Thursday 5.30pm to 9pm |
Group activities, one to one support, opportunities to make friends, hot drinks and snacks, chill-out space |
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| Bedford Central Masjid and Islamic Cultural Centre, 34 Brereton Rd, Bedford MK40 1HU | Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm | Hot drinks every day, snacks on Friday | |
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Church of the Transfiguration,132 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BQ 01234 635721 |
Monday: 11am to 5pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 5pm Thursday: 9.30am to 5pm Sunday: 9am to 5pm |
Hot drinks and biscuits available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – out of café hours as well. Tuesday and Thursday: Free lunch 12pm to 2pm Sunday: Church services may be on |
Free Christmas lunch on 25 December from 12pm. Email Andrea@transfigchurch.org or call 07881 046255 to register. |
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Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Ave, Bedford MK41 9QJ 01234 353523 / leslie.noon@northbedsmethodist.org.uk |
From 27 November for 4 weeks initially: Sunday 12pm to 4pm |
Hot drinks, cake/biscuits, Wi-Fi, sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets |
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St Andrews Church, Kimbolton Road, MK40 2PF 01234 216881 / info@standrewsbedford.org |
From 31 October: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
Hot drinks, money advice, Wi-Fi, sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets |
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St Mark's Church Community Centre, Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY 01234 342613 / office@stmarkschurch.com / www.stmarkschurch.com |
Every day 9am to 5pm |
Refreshments, magazines, period products, Wi-Fi, sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, car parking, dog friendly |
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St Marys Church, Church Lane, Goldington, MK41 0AP (for sat nav use MK41 0HN) 01234 351920 / office@stmarygoldington.org.uk |
Every Monday 1pm to 3pm |
Tea/coffee/refreshments, chat, jigsaws/tombola/games, snack (if required), Wi-Fi, sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets |
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Woodside Church Dover Cres, Bedford MK41 8QH 01234 272022 / getintouch@woodsidechurch.com |
Tuesday and Wednesday 1pm to 4:30pm |
Hot drinks, Wi-Fi and sockets for charging mobile devices |
Accessible entrance, accessible toilets |
If you have opened a warm space and would like it included on the Bedford Borough Warm Spaces Network please contact public.health@bedford.gov.uk