An unusual combination of recreated Victorian
Mansion (originally the home of the Higgins family, wealthy Bedford Brewers) and adjoining modern gallery housing internationally renowned collection
of watercolours, prints and drawings, ceramics and glass. Room settings include many items from the Handley Read Collection and furniture by
Victorian architect William Burges.
Situated inpleasant gardens beside the river embankment.
Admission free but call for current opening times
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Castle Close Castle Lane Bedford
Tel 01234 211222
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