Magic Tenner Bedford - Map of Participants

Check out the map to see which of our great Bedford independent businesses are a part of Magic Tenner. Take a look below to see how far a tenner can get you in Bedford during the event. Better still, take a copy of the map and spend some time getting to know the great shops that are born and bred in and around Bedford.

Shopping and things to do

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Nelly Mosa

Nelly Mosa started because we wanted to create a space that combined our interest in eco conscious products with community and connection with people who are interested in all things green.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

1st Week: Potted plant for £10

2nd Week: A large plant (no pot) for £10

Arcadia Sweet Shop

Arcadia Sweetshop has been open in Bedford since 1905, selling traditional sweets alongside modern, luxury confectionary and American treats.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Pick N Mix selectors - 3 for £10!

There’s fudge, choc, old fashioned sweets and candy mixes to choose from.

Don't Get Locked In Escape Rooms

If you've never experienced an Escape Room before you might be wondering how it all works and what an Escape Room actually is. Put simply we put your team in a themed room and you must try and escape by solving puzzles and challenges. You are guided through a series of clues and puzzles and working as a team you must solve the puzzles in order to escape.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Play any 1 hour escape room game for £10 (normal price £24). Enter code MagicTenner when going through the online booking system.

T&C's - Minimum amount of players must be 3 players, one of which must be a full paying adult.

ArloArts

We handcraft paper flowers for all occasions. From bespoke wedding flowers designed specifically for your special day, floral arrangements through to everyday flowers to brighten your home.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Handmade crepe paper gerbera in crayon vase for £10.

The Flying Cork

Independent Wine and Spirit Merchant. Large range of quality wines and spirits from all over the world. Wine educated staff. Drink in or take-away. Free local delivery. Tastings, party planning, glass loan, sale or return and bespoke gifts.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Selected bottles of wine available for £10 each.

BEDFORD CHEESE COMPANY AT THE BARN

Purveyors of fine cheese, wine and artisan foods. Farm shop, Deli, Cafe and Butchers.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Mystery cheese bag of two cheeses and a mini chutney for £10.

Scrambled eggs, prosciutto on English muffins with hollandaise sauce and a tea or Americano for £10.

Boutique Planet

Located in a beautiful Victorian Arcade in the historic town of Bedford, Boutique Planet offers premium, high quality ladies clothing, footwear and accessories.

We pride ourselves on operating an intimate boutique where you will find unique and inspired items alongside well known and trusted brands. At Boutique Planet you’ll find bespoke one-off pieces, perfect for that special occasion as well as every day essentials and classics.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Selected jewellery for £10 an item.

Magic Garden

A house-plant shop in The Old Arcade, just off Bedford’s High Street.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

The best-selling houseplant Calathea Sanderiana for £10, normally £17.

OTTER & MOOSE

For those in need of the perfect present, our gift boxes come packed with everything you need to make them smile.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

A special range of £10 filled gift boxes. And there's FREE local delivery. Order at www.otterandmoose.co.uk.

F. Harris & Son

Butchers on Castle Road.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Meat selection pack for £10 to include 350g minced beef, 350g diced beef, 6 chipolata sausage and 2 chicken breasts.

Charisma

Charisma is an exquisite and charming gift shop with a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. We offer a unique selection of gifts, jewellery and cards for all occasions including aromatherapy bath products which are handmade with essential oils, cocoa & shea butters

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Mystery bags for £10 each.

Impakt Interior Design

Our store in The Arcade, Bedford, showcases our boutique range of high-quality upcycled household items, including unique furniture and textiles. We are also proud to be stockist for various brands within the environmentally friendly marketplace.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Any 6 items from our jungle culture range of eco-friendly coconut bowls, wooden spoons, and reusable straws for £10.

Dreamwear

DREAMWEAR is a streetwear fashion brand, born to empower people to follow their dreams.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

A selection of t-shirts and accessories for just £10 each.

GCH FISHMONGERS

We are family business with many years experience between us and a passion for the industry we work in.

Gary has been in the fish industry for decades working with and advising many retailers on their fresh fish offerings, the diversity and sustainability of the products on offer; and decided it was time to relinquish his as position as Company Seafood Specialist for Tesco to pursue a lifelong ambition of running his own family business.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

4 x Salmon Fillets for £10

2 x Dressed Crab for £10

200g Smoked Salmon for £10

4 x Seabass Fillets for £10

Hay Lane Flowers

Flower farmer in the UK producing high quality, seasonal, cut flowers.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

£10 dried flower bunches for Bedford Flea on Sunday 8th Oct.

HIPPY WYTCH COTTAGE

At Hippy Wytch Cottage we sell all things pagan & witchy. We have Spells, Crystals, Candles, Incense, Clothing, Gifts, Readings, Fancy goods. Handmade Wands, Staffs, Athames & Woodcrafts

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Protection spell cups for £10.

Lower Wilbury Farm Butchery at The Barn

Butchery selling free range, grass fed and out door reared meat.

Bubblegum Piercing and Aesthetics

Tattoo & piercing shop. Beauty, cosmetic & personal care. Address: 4 Mill yard, Bedford.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Jewellery items for £10 (normally £15)

Studio Seven

Visit our vibrant indie shop for homeware products from near & far! Open Wed - Fri 10am - 3pm / Sat 10am - 1pm.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Week 1: Buy any x2 small items from our Kitenge (African fabric) range - small zip purses/single pencil case/ lanyard/ luggage tag for £10.

Week 2: TBA

Rewind Retro Arcade

Go back in time to your much loved retro crcade based in The Old Arcade on Bedford’s high street.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

2 x maxi-size posters for £10.

Evolution Fitness PT

Scott is a certified Level 3 PT with 20+ years gym experience. Located at The Fitness Collective, Bedford.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

One hour PT session for £10 (20min consultation followed by 40min personal training).

Facezone

The perfect place for luxury facials & facial massage, all non-invasive & natural.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

£10 LED session - 15mins

£10 facial massage (inc. neck & shoulders) - 15mins

£10 off any treatment

Also, if you re-book an appointment, you will get 10% off the full price of your next treatment. And if you recommend me to anyone, they will also get 10% off.

The Store

The Store is Bedford's first zero waste bulk shop. A grocery store to reduce single use packaging.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Two 250g bags of our Wooden Hill Coffee for £10.

Bedford Florist

A family business Est 1983. Bouquets, Handties, Arrangements, Plants, Balloons, Gifts, Monty Bojangles Chocolates, Heaven Scent candles, Room Fragrances, Soaps & Body Butters, Jellycat Soft Toys. Same Day Delivery.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Either a Heaven Scent candle or a room spray for £10 or a 10% discount in-store.

Harrison & Simmonds

Bedford's finest gentleman's emporium since 1928, purveyors of high quality gifts and the finest range of gentleman's accoutrements.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Selection of model cars for £10 each. Lamy Safari ballpens for £10 each.

Candy Clouds Candyfloss

Delight your guests, friends and family with the unmistakable sweet smell of candy floss at your celebratory event or party.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

6 candyfloss flavours in a gift box for £10.

Lotus

The Oriental & Veggie Market Store Gift & Music

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Two music CD's £10. Sushi meal kit £10.

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ROSEHIP BESPOKE FLORISTRY

We are a bespoke florist based in Bedford, creating gorgeous and individual floral solutions for every occasion. We have an organic and natural style and love to use our local producers and British flowers and foliage.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

£10 flower wraps. Excludes delivery.

Gems Pure Serenity

At Gems pure serenity we have a range of unique gemstones and beautiful spiritual gifts, and if there is something you are looking for we will do our best to find it for you.

ROLLBACK WORLD

If you want a new stunt scooter, BMX, skateboard or roller skates we have you covered. We have the biggest roller sports shop in the East of England!

5TH AVENEUE HAIR AND BEAUTY SPA

5th Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa is an award winning salon. Established since December 1997.

MAGIC TENNER OFFERS:

£10 for 10 minute back massage with Megan or Ellie

£10 for nail shape and paint with Megan or Emilka

£10 blow dry with Elyssa

£10 acidic bonding hair treatment ( no blow dry)

£10 for a lash tint with Emilka

Dining Out, Take-aways and Tipples

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Montego's Food Market

Montego's is the pre-eminent supermarket specialising in African, Caribbean and organic products.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Large pack of patties and one soft drink for £10. Pat Black's Jamaican ready meal and one soft drink for £10.

The Lane

A cosmopolitan coffee, wine and cocktail bar in Castle Bailey Gardens

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Two Blue Lagoon Cocktails £10

Two Purple Rain Cocktails for £10

Carumbar

Eat Vibes Irie Casual Eating Caribbean Food Entertainment

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Wings with either rice & peas or chips, and a can of Ting for £10. Available 1pm-4pm, Wed-Sat.

No.7 Coffee House

No.7 Coffee House is a coffee shop on Wellington Street in Bedford, MK40 2HZ - next door to Kwik Fit!

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

A working from the cOFFICE £10 special!

2 hot drinks – choose from any of our coffees or tea! PLUS

1 sandwich or sausage roll – choose from any of flavours! PLUS

1 sweet treat – choose from either a cookie, brownie or blondie

T&C’s; Alternative milk included. Syrup included. Hot chocolates & Mocha’s excluded.

BAJA

A result of a lifelong passion for food and an ambition to create an informal unique setting, Baja is a casual Mexican restaurant serving vibrant, tantalising food, fresh from our kitchens.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Burrito & cocktail / mocktail of the day for £10. Not valid after 8pm on Saturday night.

Vanilla Tree

Coffee shop and bakery in Bedford

Locally roasted coffee, speciality teas, handmade cakes, tarts ans pastries

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Box of 4 brownies for £10.

New Bombay

Located on Harpur Street, this relaxing retreat from the bustle of Bedford’s High Street boasts moderate prices and a globe–trotting menu that sweeps culinary terrain from comfort food to exquisitely sophisticated dishes. Specialities like the Handi Mutton and King Prawn Sizzler offer a fine balance of familiarity in flavour and innovation in vision.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Any main dish up to the value of £9 with either rice or a nan for £10. Takeaway collection only.

Creme Brew Lait

Private and Corporate Catering, Small and large events, Vintage Afternoon Teas

Buffet Food including

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Mini afternoon tea boxes for £10 (normally £12.50). Mini Afternoon Tea includes: 3 sandwiches, Ham, Cheese and Egg and Cress, Sausage Roll, Crisps, Salad Garnish, Scone, Pot of Tiptree Strawberry Jam, Pot of Roddas Clotted Cream, Shortbread Heart.

Thali & Tandoor

The Thali & Tandoor experience is a return to the domestic culinary tradition, where we invite you to come and partake of our "ghar ka khana". Our menu consists of bona fide home and street foods from the subcontinent, flavours and tastes not palliated for the Western pre-conception. We call it, "ghar ka khana", meaning food from the home.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

2 curries for £10. Choose from Haandi Chicken, Afghan Lamb and Chana Aloo. Add rice & roti for £5.

La Piazza

La Piazza was founded back in 1986, and is now run by local celebrity, Libby Lionetti. It is truly a family affair, with his son, Joseph, taking care of drinks, while Libby deals with the cooking. Always on standby for busy days and holidays are the rest of the family, including Emilina and Luca.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

2 x ciabatta with two fillings and 2 x small hot drinks for £10.

GREEN EARTH CAFE

Vegan cafe offering a range of vegan options, clearly marked. Cakes, bakes and small plates. All locally sourced and locally made.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Either a Foccacia Special or Quesadilla with a tea or coffee for £10.

Thirsty Records

A record and coffee shop on Harpur Street.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

20 x take-away teas or coffees for £10. For £10 you'll get a daily tea or coffee for 4 weeks (available Tue-Sat).

Beerfly

We’re an independent beer shop stocking a large range of local, national and imported modern beers and ciders. Drink while you shop. Fill-up a flagon to takeaway plus gifts, merch, brew-kits and beer-bites to fly.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

2 for £10 on selected cans of beer.

HERD

Herd - dynamic, friendly, professional, informal - offering gourmet, organic Aberdeen Angus burgers and freshly made house slaws, sides and sauces.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Herd's new signature "The Prime" burger for £10 (normally £13).

BBTEA

BBTEA is Bedford’s premium bubble tea shop. Family owned and family run, bbtea is a dream become reality and is run daily by Jason and Katt. Selling traditional Taiwanese bubble tea, you can find a range of milk teas and fruit teas on offer, and if you’re feeling peckish we have bubble waffles in a variety of delicious flavours.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

IN STORE: 3 regular teas for £10

DELIVERY: 2 large teas for £10

Pavilion At The Park

An award-winning all-day casual coffee bar café destination - the jewel in the crown of Bedford Park.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Cream tea for two for £10. Comes with scones, clotted cream, jam and butter with either tea or Americano coffee.

COURTSIDE CAFE AT RIVERSIDE TENNIS CLUB

Family cafe, serving great coffee, teapigs teas, homemade cakes, stonebaked pizzas & snacks. Doing our bit for the environment by avoiding single use plastic where possible!

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Cream tea for two with scones, clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam with a choice of tea or coffee for £10.

Decant Wine and Cheese Deli

At Decant Wine and Cheese Deli we believe in sharing the highest quality produce and in supporting the craft of traditional artisan fare. As such, we are pleased to share with you some of the best the world has to offer in Artisan Cheeses, Charcuterie (cured meats, sausages and pates) and wines.

MAGIC TENNER OFFERS:

2 small glasses of house wine for £10.

Cheeseboard for one for £10.

Naughty Pizza

Contemporary, gourmet pizza. Most of our highest quality ingredients are imported by us directly from Italy. For our secret dough recipe we use finest blend Italian flour from Molini Pizzuti mill which is finished with original San Marzano tomatoes from mount Vesuvio. Our pizza is contemporary style with soft dough and airy crust - it is not thin & crispy pizza.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Two Margherita Pizzas for £10.

Cibo Deli & Kitchen

We take a modern and contemporary approach to our deli/kitchen, whilst harnessing our passion for food and italian heritage, to offer a diverse range of freshly made artisan sandwiches, and locally sourced produce. You can get yourself quality cheeses, cured meats, dried pasta and quality wine from our deli, all locally sourced oufourse!

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

RICOTTA HOT CAKES: Fluffy lemon and ricotta pancakes served with vanilla honey and fresh berries.

THATS HIT THE TOT: Potato tots loaded with crumbled Cumberland sausage, Cibo beans.

Only available Tuesday to Friday until 11:30.

Tana Thai

Our restaurant is available for private events: birthdays, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Exclusive menu item - "Magic Noodles" - Magic colour-changing glass noodles salad.

After squeezing a bit of lime onto the noodles, the acidity of the lime turns the noodles a beautiful purple from the already vibrant blue.

Coffee With Art

Our unique surroundings are perfect for functions - Hire out your own private coffee shop to cater for up to 50 people. We love to hold parties, so please give us a call if you are thinking of having one and we'll happily tailor make a package to meet your requirements.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Toasted ciabatta with an Americano coffee or tea for £10.

Zebra Pasta Takeaway

New pasta takeaway on the High Street (formerly Subway).

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

2 x medium sized pots of pasta with sauce for £10

Cooking Crew at Belvedere

Polish and European inspired menu from the Cooking Crew team at Belvedere cocktail bar on Newham Street.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Grilled chicken breast with green pepper sauce, baby potatoes and white cabbage salad with a glass of autumn tea for £10.

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Etna Pizzeria

Stone baked authentic italian artisan pizza.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Any pizza for a tenner. Collection only. Excludes Meat Feast & Parma.

Four Seasons Cafe at Mowbury Park

Set in Mowsbury Park we are small family run cafe offering a good value menu.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Mon-Fri: Cottage pie with eather beans or peas for two people for £10

Sat-Sun: Two cheese burgers and two cans of soft drink for £10

2LikeUs

Contemporary Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, fine dining Restaurant and bar, located on Castle road.

Available for any occasion, from business lunches to romantic dinners, we also offer an expanded dining area on the new first floor.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

3 small tapas dishes and a 125ml house red or white for £10, from 3pm to 8pm.

Coffee At Star

A warm welcome awaits at Coffee at Star, based at The Star Rowing Club. Indoor & outside seating.

MAGIC TENNER OFFER:

Tickets for a Comedy Night at Star Rowing Club for just £10 a ticket on Sun 8th Oct.