Central Bedfordshire and Bedford offer free, non-judgmental spaces where people can go to stay warm and maybe enjoy some company and a hot drink, or simply spend time reading a magazine or book. These are available in libraries, leisure centres, community buildings, and churches across Bedfordshire.
UPDATE: Provision of warm spaces for the cold months are currently suspended until Winter 2024/25. Some venues listed here are currently available for residents to enjoy social activities and to access office facilities and community services support. Please check with the venues in your neighbourhood.
Warm spaces in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire warm spaces A to Z directory.
Leisure centres in Central Bedfordshire
Leisure centres offering warm spaces in Central Bedfordshire, located at Flitwick, Houghton Regis, Sandy, Biggleswade, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Central Bedfordshire leisure centres opening times and locations.
Libraries in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford borough
Providing inclusive and welcoming community spaces, for quiet time to read a book or magazine, or to meet up with others, with free wi-fi and access to public computers so you can work or study there.
• Community libraries offering warm spaces in Central Bedfordshire, located at Amphill, Barton, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Flitwick, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Potton, Sandy, Shefford, Stotfold, and Toddington.
• Community libraries offering warm spaces in Bedford borough, located at Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe and Wootton.
Bedfordshire libraries opening times and locations.
Children's Centres in Bedford borough
Some Children's Centres in Bedford Borough are offering a welcoming space to families with children under age 5, during term time until March 2024. Come along for a hot drink and breakfast, while there are activities for young children.
Churches and community spaces in Bedford borough
Local charities and services have set up these warm spaces to support people in need. Availability of some of these warm spaces may be subject to change as they are provided by volunteers and local community groups.