Title: Visit Melchbourne: 2026 Travel Guide for Melchbourne, Bedford | Expedia.com [Hotels in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Melchbourne-Hotels.d3000713538.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Melchbourne-Vacation-Rentals.d3000713538.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Melchbourne.d3000713538.Car-Rental-Guide)[Melchbourne Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Melchbourne.d3000713538.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Melchbourne ## Travel Guide ![Looking to Lady Wood From footpath by Flint's Wood looking across to Lady Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713538/898a64a1-f70a-482b-8455-961d0184aa4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713538/898a64a1-f70a-482b-8455-961d0184aa4a.jpg) by [Shaun Ferguson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14760) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Looking to Lady Wood From footpath by Flint's Wood looking across to Lady Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713538/898a64a1-f70a-482b-8455-961d0184aa4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713538/898a64a1-f70a-482b-8455-961d0184aa4a.jpg) by [Shaun Ferguson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14760) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Melchbourne Things to do - Melchbourne Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Melchbourne ![Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1773200/1773110/13f4de8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Great North Road Bedford England Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=1773110&PinnedHotelID=1773110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713538) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=1773110&PinnedHotelID=1773110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713538) ![Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1103100/1103020/c7dd94c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa Back Lane, Cambourne Cambridge England $96 nightly $116 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Clean room , great housekeeping , had an issue with the heating but was rectified before I returned that day - will be back ! Thanks Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=1103020&PinnedHotelID=1103020&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713538) ![Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13686/857ed868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa The Embankment Bedford England $128 nightly $154 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) room clean, young man on reception was helpful as was the young lady. Staff in the lounge were also helpful, although service was a little slow - perhaps it was a busy time around 2.00pm. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=13686&PinnedHotelID=13686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713538) [See all 1,298 properties in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=3000713538) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Mill Sharnbrook](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114370000/114367100/114367053/45c3c208_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mill Sharnbrook Mill Rd Bedford England Stay at this aparthotel in Bedford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sharnbrook Theatre and Bedford Autodrome are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews) Warm reception. Very clean room and bathroom sparkling ✨️ clean. Big bed with nice comfy pillows. Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Bedford-Hotels-The-Mill-Sharnbrook.h114367053.Hotel-Information) ![Salaam Letting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37440000/37430500/37430495/a2cfc86a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Salaam Letting 83 Sakura Walk Milton Keynes England Stay at this vacation home in Milton Keynes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions National Bowl and Bletchley Park are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-SALAAM-LETTING.h37430495.Hotel-Information) ![Whitehouse Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4638300/4638253/65e072aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whitehouse Guest House Paxton Hill St Neots England Stay at this apartment in St Neots. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and a pool table. Popular attractions Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Cineworld St Neots ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews) Another excellent stay, the apartment is clean, tidy and has everything you need. Reviewed on May 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/St-Neots-Hotels-Whitehouse-Guest-House-Whitehouse-Holiday-Lettings.h4638253.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000713538&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Melchbourne hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713538&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635956017257/e95272e9-76dd-4edc-a9c6-0e4db044f837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrest Park You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrest Park in Silsoe. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Wrest-Park-Bedford.d553248635956017257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635956017257/e95272e9-76dd-4edc-a9c6-0e4db044f837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrest Park & Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Wrest Park & Gardens, a lovely green space in Bedford. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Wrest-Park-Gardens-Bedford.d553248635956018223.Vacation-Attraction) ![I found this picturesque spot deep in the woods in Bedfordshire! Admired nature above a beautiful bed of bluebells #Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048699/ab67ac2c-1112-4087-bac8-0b60ee364874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marston Vale Millennium Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, a lovely green space in Marston Moretaine. [](https://expedia.com/Marston-Vale-Millennium-Country-Park-Bedford.d625041290612924416.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Pod Raceway You can take time to visit Santa Pod Raceway during your travels to Odell. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Pod-Raceway-Bedford.d553248634855452260.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bedford Park Bedford Park is just one of the places to see in Bedford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bedford-Park-Bedford.d6246440.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bedford Autodrome You can take time to visit Bedford Autodrome during your travels to Bedford. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bedford-Autodrome-Bedford.d6246429.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1184201/0578aa45-c4ba-4f65-bf72-911c83fdfb86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate $109 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milton-keynes-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a1184201.activity-details) [See all activities in Melchbourne](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Melchbourne.d3000713538.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Melchbourne ![Sunset over town bridge in the center of Bedford. The current bridge was opened in 1813 on the site of a previous much older bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4565/46ae8242-70e5-46c7-97f2-809066210cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bedford ![Colourful crop near Swineshead. There have been several suggestions for this crop. The most likely seems to be either Borage or Phacelia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713610/03fe0cc2-be6c-4724-98d0-9196d420d878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Les Harvey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12414) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Upper Dean - Cities near Melchbourne - Places of interest [Bedford](https://expedia.com/Bedford.dx4565)[Upper Dean](https://expedia.com/Upper-Dean.dx3000713610) - [Woburn Safari Park ](https://expedia.com/Woburn-Safari-Park-England.d6155736.Vacation-Attraction) - [Franklin's Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Franklins-Gardens-Northampton.d6087795.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal & Derngate Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Derngate-Theatre-Northampton.d553248621532492885.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Northampton ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Northampton-Northampton.d6087793.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shuttleworth Collection ](https://expedia.com/Shuttleworth-Collection-Biggleswade.d6155743.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gullivers Land ](https://expedia.com/Gullivers-Land-Milton-Keynes.d6260915.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Cam ](https://expedia.com/River-Cam-Cambridge-City-Centre.d553248621555971973.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fotheringhay Castle ](https://expedia.com/Fotheringhay-Castle-Peterborough.d6087805.Vacation-Attraction) - [Willen Lake ](https://expedia.com/Willen-Lake-Milton-Keynes.d553248621555971443.Vacation-Attraction) - [Northampton Guildhall ](https://expedia.com/Northampton-Guildhall-Northampton.d6087791.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park ](https://expedia.com/Pitsford-Reservoir-Pitsford-Water-Park-Northampton.d553248621561942504.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elton Hall & Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Elton-Hall-Gardens-Peterborough.d553248621532492994.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wrest Park ](https://expedia.com/Wrest-Park-Bedford.d553248635956017257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Rushden-Lakes-Shopping-Centre-Rushden.d821337993614913536.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wicksteed Park ](https://expedia.com/Wicksteed-Park-Kettering.d553248621532492947.Vacation-Attraction) - [Market Square ](https://expedia.com/Market-Square-Northampton.d6087787.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Manor at Hemingford Grey ](https://expedia.com/The-Manor-At-Hemingford-Grey-Huntingdon.d553248621532492980.Vacation-Attraction) - [Moulton College ](https://expedia.com/Moulton-College-Northampton.d553248635922160520.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brixworth Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Brixworth-Country-Park-Northampton.d553248621532492890.Vacation-Attraction) - [Salcey Forest ](https://expedia.com/Salcey-Forest-Northampton.d6274598.Vacation-Attraction) - [Overstone Park Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Overstone-Park-Golf-Club-Northampton.d553248621563222774.Vacation-Attraction) - [78 Derngate ](https://expedia.com/78-Derngate-Northampton.d553248621532492884.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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