Talks & Tours
Get more from your visit by coming along to one of our tours. Book your place online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044. Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee.
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Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tours
18 April, 15 May, 20 June, 16 July, 20 September
12 - 12.30pm
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me. Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee.
Hold My Tongue, The Higgins Poetry Evening
18 April 5:30-7:30pm Free Book Here
An evening of sharing, art and poetry. Join artist Sophie Gresswell and poets Taher Adel, Mp and Imrana Mahmood in exploring identity, heritage, language and connection. There will also be a limited number of open mic spaces available for the audience to contribute to the evening. Please use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee when booking a place.
The Higgins Highlights Tour
8 May 11am – 12, 17 July 2 – 3pm
£6.85, Concessions £5.50 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Social History for an introductory tour of the highlights of The Higgins Bedford featuring Bedford’s heritage.
William Burges – Gallery Tour
22 May 11.30am - 12
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art across the ropes of the William Burges Gallery for an up-close look at his furniture designs.
Edward Bawden Archive Sessions
30 May, 11 June, 17 September, 10am - 11.30am
£12.90, concessions £10.35 – Booking Essential
This session is the perfect opportunity for Bawden fans and those new to the subject to have an up-close look at the extensive Edward Bawden collection. Works from the collection, including some that have never been on display before, as well as old favourites, will be introduced by The Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art. Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee.
Rag Rug workshop
9 May 2-4.30pm £10 – Booking Essential
Join local artist Anne-Marie Abbate to learn the techniques for making a rag rug using a latch hook. Suitable for beginners, tools and some materials are available to use on the day. Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery at 75 – Celebratory Tour
25 July 2024, 3pm – 4pm
£3.50, concessions £2.95 – Booking Essential
On the 25July 1949 at 3pm Cecil Higgins Art Gallery opened its doors for the first time. Join us to celebrate 75 years of Mr Higgins’ remarkable collection and learn more about its origins in this special tour with Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art.
To book your place please telephone the Cultural Services Box Office 01234 718044 - (line open Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm), 0r click here, Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee.