Centrally located to London, Oxford and Cambridge, the market town of Bedford has many places of interest with a unique blend of traditional, modern and individual shops. Farmers markets are held every second Thursday of the month and there is a traditional market every Wednesday and Saturday. The town is situated beside the River Ouse and has no end of facilities for culture and leisure pursuits. The surrounding borough has a varied, rich, rural landscape with fine towns and villages. There is also a mix of shopping facilities, accommodation, restaurants and entertainment.