The Plough subtly holds on to its heritage, reclaimed blackened beams and cast-iron chimney, yet overlaying this is a modern touch - stripped boards, hewn-wood bar and crisp white walls. Food is equally sophisticated. Chef-patron Martin Lee runs a tight ship, baking bread in-house using his own cultivated yeast and buying meat and game from renowned suppliers. Local produce is keenly sought and carefully prepared on menus which also pay due homage to the seasons. Come to dine rather than pop in for a swift pint - the wine list is impressive, though the well-kept Potton Village Bike bitter also slips down a treat."

The Royal Oak is situated in the historic town of Potton. Being the town's oldest pub, the Royal Oak, retains a traditional look and feel with oak beams, a cosy open fire in the winter, and a delightful garden for al fresco dining throughout the summer.

Run by the Glynn family, the Royal Oak has rapidly gained a reputation for serving excellent quality local produce, in superb relaxed surroundings. The seasonal menu is created with a passion by our team of talented chefs, and is served alongside fine wines and well kept real ales.

Food served:
12 Noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
12 Noon - 3:30 p.m. Sunday. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday.

Open every Thursday from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm & 1.15 pm - 3.15 pm.

Serving homemade cakes, savouries and beverages.

From Bedford turn right at the Church into Church Road. Follow the road bearing right into Holly Walk, the centre is through the gates past the greenhouse.

The Swan at Salford is an attractive tile-hung Edwardian pub in a lovely village setting.
Since opening in 2005, The Swan has won a great local reputation, a view endorsed by the British Institute of Innkeepers in 2007.
The pub is open every day from 11 am, with lunch served from noon & hot food available all day. They take huge pride in serving the best ingredients they can find, from ethical producers, freshly prepared by their team of chefs.
Whether you drop in for a pint of bitter, want to entertain in their private dining room or fancy a lazy weekend barbecue on the sheltered terrace they promise you a friendly welcome, all day long.

The Waterfront Brasserie, set in beautiful, picturesque countryside overlooking the south lagoon, is an award-winning restaurant providing a unique dining experience. Our brigade of award-winning chefs has introduced an exquisite range of new menus using the finest seasonal and local produce wherever possible.  The result is a fresh balance of flavours and textures which stimulate the senses, creating a highly enjoyable dining experience. Sunday lunches are available.

Brasserie open daily from 11.00 am - 11.00 p.m. with last orders for food at 9.30 p.m.
Brasserie Bar 7.00 am to midnight Monday to Saturday and 10.30 p.m. on Sunday.

Open daily 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

A children's activity centre and open-farm providing an all-weather facility for families. The tea room caters for visitors to the farm and passing public and provides a wide range of home-cooked light lunches and children's menu plus an extensive array of home-baked cakes for afternoon tea. Locally sourced products, fruit from the farm's orchard and its own grown asparagus play prominent roles in the dishes prepared.

The farm also hosts a number of educational visits and is affiliated to Farms for Schools. Telephone 01234 771597 for further details.

VesuviO Restaurant & Bar since 1987

The Ciampi Family have been successfully serving up traditional Italian home cooking as VesuviO in Clapham Bedfordshire, since 1987. Through the success and popularity of the original restaurant, the new premises has taken VesuviO into the next era with the business expanding into a Hotel and the Amalfi Suite which instantly offered one of the best banqueting and conferencing facilities in the County. Traditional Italian Home Cooking, Fantastic Neopolitan Pizza's & Fresh Ingredients continue to make VesuviO a regular haunt for local families and friends.

Join the Adventures of Urchin the hedgehog as he explores the countryside. Meet British animals in our presentation shows and learn about life cycles with our new puppet show. Visit our steamy tropical butterfly house to experience what the future could hold for Britain. Souvenirs and tearoom

Change Prices to: Adults £6.00, under-16s £4.50, concessions £5.50, under-2s free.

Allow 2-3 hours for your visit. Open February to October, 7 days a week, 10am-5pm. November to January, Thursday to Sunday incl. 10am to 4pm.

ZSL is a charity devoted to the conservation of animals. This devotion reflects in the catering on site, with produce coming from local, ethical and sustainable sources.
Their fresh meat is from a local butcher with all their Pork and Lamb products coming fresh from Bedfordshire farms & the beef coming from an Oxfordshire farm. They believe British is best.
The vegetables & dairy produce they serve are produced by farmers in the area and their sandwiches, pastries and cakes are handmade by a local baker.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has supported Fairtrade & Rainforest alliance produce for over five years now. They are committed to continue in this work.