Bedford, with it’s roses, pretty gardens, fine old buildings, scenic mountains and forests, is the ideal holiday destination for those who enjoy beauty in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. For the outdoor enthusiast and nature lover the area offers a variety of hikes and game farm. The town was named after the Duke of Bedford, a friend of Cape Governor Sir Andries Stockenstrom.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Adelaide 22 km, Fort Beaufort 55 km, Grahamstad 95 km, Port Alfred 150 km

Average Rainfall: Mostly during summer

Average Temperature
summer min 12°c; Max 35°c; Winter Min 1°c, Max 19°c – 21°c

Banks

FNB, Standard

HISTORICAL VIEW

Anglican Church (1882)

Bezuidenhout’s Cave

The ironstone needle in the Baviaans River Valley indicated the cave where Fanie Bezuidenhout was killed – the indicdent which led to the Slagtersnek Rebellion.

Dutch Reformed Church

Emigrants Cabin

Glen Lyden (1827)

Old Standard Bank Building

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Events

Arts Festival

Biltongfees

Bazaars

Collection of Butterflies

Succulents And Birds’ Eggs

A world famous private collection, including over 6000 butterflies

ACTIVITIES

Hunting

The area offers various opportunities for hunting

Accommodation in and around Bedford