John Bunyan Museum tells the story of the Bedford man who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, one of the greatest novels in the English language. During his life Bunyan was a soldier, tinker, preacher and dissenter, spending 12 years in Bedford prison for illegal preaching. Museum visitors walk through Bunyan's life and times; see 17th Century Bedford, hear Bunyan tell his story, and visit him in prison. Family friendly trails are available to help children explore the museum. An active independent church, Bunyan Meeting was built in 1850, and stands on the site of Bunyan's original church where he was minister from 1671 to 1688. Scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress can be found on the bronze entrance doors and stunning stained glass windows.
I'm a fan of John Bunyan it was a dream to go see the town he lived in. His beliefs gave him his biggest inspiration, and blessings while he was in jail. That is when he had a dream to write Pilgrims Progress. God has blessed me to go see his museum in Bedford. It's a must see if you're a fan!
A great museum with an added bonus of helpful and friendly staff at front of desk just inside the entrance. Very informative with info boards and items associated with John Bunyan's life. Do take the one way around the museum ending with a book case of translations from around the world, roughly in 175 languages of Pilgrims progress. It is a free museum, but you can donate money to whatever value you desire, for the running of this fabulous museum. A guide book can be bought for PS3.50 along with variations of Pilgrim's progress and other books associated with John Bunyan or Bedford local history.
Excellent history of a truly remarkable book. Old and young find this a fascinating read still, centuries later. The history of Bunyan in the time of Charles I, II and Cromwell is well worth a listen too if you ask for a guide to run through it for you.
A MUST VISIT IF YOUR IN BEDFORD! Received a lovely warm welcome straight away and the volunteers were friendly, helpful and informative throughout my visit at the John Bunyan Museum. Would highly recommend... Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14:6
A short, sweet and very interesting tour of the life of John Bunyan, author of passages including the Pilgrims Progress. The Museum gives you information about his upbringing, all the way through to his death, with visual elements giving you an idea of what it was like throughout his life. The guide was very knowledgeable and grateful for taking an interest in John Bunyans life, highly recommended.
A small museum with a small exhibition. I'm not quite sure if the exposition reflects the path (pilgrimage) of John Bunyan, but it shows the features of the life of his time. The museum is located on the territory of the functioning church "Bunyan Meeting Free Church" in the left wing of the building.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Toilets
Restaurant
Family friendly
Good for kids
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I'm a fan of John Bunyan it was a dream to go see the town he lived in. His beliefs gave him his biggest inspiration, and blessings while he was in jail. That is when he had a dream to write Pilgrims Progress. God has blessed me to go see his museum in Bedford. It's a must see if you're a fan!
A great museum with an added bonus of helpful and friendly staff at front of desk just inside the entrance. Very informative with info boards and items associated with John Bunyan's life. Do take the one way around the museum ending with a book case of translations from around the world, roughly in 175 languages of Pilgrims progress. It is a free museum, but you can donate money to whatever value you desire, for the running of this fabulous museum. A guide book can be bought for PS3.50 along with variations of Pilgrim's progress and other books associated with John Bunyan or Bedford local history.
Excellent history of a truly remarkable book. Old and young find this a fascinating read still, centuries later. The history of Bunyan in the time of Charles I, II and Cromwell is well worth a listen too if you ask for a guide to run through it for you.
A MUST VISIT IF YOUR IN BEDFORD! Received a lovely warm welcome straight away and the volunteers were friendly, helpful and informative throughout my visit at the John Bunyan Museum. Would highly recommend... Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14:6
A short, sweet and very interesting tour of the life of John Bunyan, author of passages including the Pilgrims Progress. The Museum gives you information about his upbringing, all the way through to his death, with visual elements giving you an idea of what it was like throughout his life. The guide was very knowledgeable and grateful for taking an interest in John Bunyans life, highly recommended.
A small museum with a small exhibition. I'm not quite sure if the exposition reflects the path (pilgrimage) of John Bunyan, but it shows the features of the life of his time. The museum is located on the territory of the functioning church "Bunyan Meeting Free Church" in the left wing of the building.
