Labyrinths Open Air Summer Series

Airports & Trains: Bedford is easily reached by air and rail. The nearest airport is London Luton (about 25 miles south), roughly a 45-minute drive from Bedford ([kingfishervisitorguides.com](https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/travel-bedfordshire/#:~:text=Located%20in%20the%20south%20of,than%2045%20minutes%E2%80%99%20drive%20from)). From there you can rent a car or take a train into Bedford. Bedford’s railway station is on the Thameslink network with frequent direct trains to London St Pancras (around 40–50 minutes) ([kingfishervisitorguides.com](https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/travel-bedfordshire/#:~:text=By%20train)). These trains continue through London to Gatwick Airport (about an 80-minute journey to Bedford) ([kingfishervisitorguides.com](https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/travel-bedfordshire/#:~:text=just%20over%20an%20hour%E2%80%99s%20drive,ride%20to%20Bedford%2C%20via%20Thameslink)). London Stansted is roughly an hour away by road ([kingfishervisitorguides.com](https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/travel-bedfordshire/#:~:text=Regis,hour%20train%20ride)), and Heathrow is about 90 minutes’ drive. If you fly into Heathrow or Gatwick, the quickest route is usually via train (using Heathrow Express or Gatwick Express to London, then Thameslink north), or coach connections into Bedford.

Driving: By car, Bedford is straightforward to find via the M1 motorway. From London or the south, take the M1 north and exit at Junction 14 (or 13 via the A421) toward Bedford. From the north via the A1(M), join the A421 eastbound toward Bedford. The festival location on Souldrop Road lies just north of Bedford town centre. Journey times can vary, but travelers note Bedford is about 1–2 hours from central London by car ([kingfishervisitorguides.com](https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/travel-bedfordshire/#:~:text=Driving%20to%20Bedford%20from%20central,under%20an%20hour%E2%80%99s%20drive%20from)). In summer weekends, it’s wise to allow extra travel time for traffic. Once near Bedford, follow local signs to Souldrop Road/Tofte Manor. On-site parking is usually available for attendees (often free or with a small fee).

Accommodation: Visitors typically stay in and around Bedford. The town has a range of hotels and guesthouses from budget to boutique. For example, The Bedford Swan Hotel and the Park Inn by Radisson are popular town-center choices (each about a 10–15 minute drive, roughly 4 miles from the site) ([www.ukfestivalguides.com](https://www.ukfestivalguides.com/festivals/labyrinths-open-air-summer-series/2025/#:~:text=Book%20The%20Embankment%20%20,Book)). Closer countryside options include Cornfields (about 1.6 miles away) and Woodland Manor (3.6 miles) ([www.ukfestivalguides.com](https://www.ukfestivalguides.com/festivals/labyrinths-open-air-summer-series/2025/#:~:text=Cornfields%20%20,Book)). There are also numerous B&Bs, farmstays and inns in nearby villages (Sharnbrook, Moggerhanger Park, Wyboston Lakes, etc.) if you prefer a rural setting. Booking early is recommended during summer, as local lodging fills up fast. Note that Labyrinths is a non-camping festival ([www.ukfestivalguides.com](https://www.ukfestivalguides.com/festivals/labyrinths-open-air-summer-series/2025/#:~:text=There%20are%20no%20camping%20options,for%20this%20event)), so all attendees should plan to stay off-site and arrange transport into the festival (taxis and ride-shares from Bedford are common).