Perpetual Roadworks County

Official Coat of Arms

A shield divided quarterly featuring a golden traffic cone rampant on a field of tarmac, crossed A-road signs, a London commuter train disappearing into the distance, and a bed (naturally) surrounded by red-brick Victorian terraces that somehow cost £400,000.

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Visited Bedfordshire expecting countryside charm but spent most of my time in traffic jams on the A421. The highlight was a surprisingly decent roundabout near Bedford and some lovely brick houses that cost more than they should because they're vaguely commutable to London. The county seems to exist mainly as a place other people drive through to get somewhere more interesting."

Property Listing

Discover the hidden gem that is Bedfordshire - a thriving county offering the perfect blend of rural tranquility and urban convenience! With excellent transport links (once the roadworks finish), charming market towns, and stunning period properties that represent incredible value compared to London prices, this is country living at its most accessible!

Twinned With

purgatory — Both are places you end up while waiting to get somewhere better.

Supporting Evidence

Bedfordshire is home to the UK's largest brick-making industry, which explains why every house looks exactly the same and costs a fortune despite being in the middle of nowhere.