St Paul's stands at the very heart of the County Town of Bedford and serves both as a Parish Church and as the Civic and County Church of Bedfordshire. With its busy programme of daily services, the church seeks to be open for pilgrims and visitors alike, and to offer a haven of tranquillity at the centre of this busy borough.
In addition to services, visitors are welcome each day between
10 am and 4 pm, unless specifically indicated in the Diary.
On Saturdays, tea, coffee and light refreshments are available in the Anderson Room
at the West End of the Church from 10 am -
For details of our services on Sundays and throughout the week, please click here
'St Paul's...
Community welcomes you as you read this guidebook
and walk around this
Beautiful church.'
RICHARD INWOOD
Bishop of Bedford
‘... this guide reinforce the
Church’s pivotal role in the
history of this ancient
borough ... (and) ...
informs about our worship
and witness to the world of
the 21st century.
THE REV’D CANON JOHN PEDLAR
VICAR OF ST PAUL’S
The material for the 44-
and Guide to St Paul’s Church has been researched, written and assembled by local historian and church choir member Dr Richard Smart; the design, layout and many of the photographs are by David Walker, the Pastoral Assistant; and numerous members of the St Paul’s community have generously given of their time to its production.
THE OUTLINE HISTORY AND WALK-
or telephone 01234 340163
email office@stpaulsbedford.efhmail.com
Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving
Sunday 5 February
Service starts at 3.00 pm
Thanksgiving Service marking the Retirement of the
Lord Lieutentant of Bedfordshire