The Arc

12/08/2026

STOP EVERYTHING, our mega Big Summer Blow Out is BACK!

We launched this last year and it was sooooo fun we are doing it again. A chance to come down and celebrate what a summer we’ve had.

We’ve got something for everyone from welded jewellery with ✨ WELDED delicate jewellery ✨TheBoobiePotLady ✨ (please book your slot directly with her and do it quick cos they go fast) to glitter tattoos to our world famous bead bar and a super cool art competition run by Jordan Northfield.

Back by popular demand is my son Huey’s lemonade stand (the mums lemonade with a shot of gin was incredibly popular last time!) and we have Toby and his Tall Tales for the smaller gang.

Food wise we have TWO brand new things for you to try. High Fryers are launching their new Mexican offering Taco Loco which sounds sooooo yummy and The Sundae Service will be there dishing up their insanely good ice cream.

We’ve even got lots of our new Bedford & Co members to join in and offer something fun - full line up to follow but trust me from the chats we’ve been having you’re gonna love it.

The duck tokens will be back in play so no need to book just turn up and buy tokens for what you want to do.

Sunday 23rd August 10-3pm - CANNOT WAIT!

07/08/2026

What a glorious weekend it’s gonna be and we are chocca! My new obsession are these giant match boxes cos why not?

And if you haven’t popped in to see our local department store Bedford & Co. what have you been doing?? Come and see us this weekend - and we are open on Sunday this weekend cos it’s the Bedford Flea and we LOVE opening when the flea is on!

Happy happy weekend 💕

07/08/2026

Brilliant write up about our pivot to introduce Bedford & Co - come down and see us this weekend. 🎉

Following its official launch last Friday, here's the Clanger's verdict on Bedford & Co. at The Arc...

07/08/2026

Absolutely THRILLED to be welcoming back Chris Thatcher next month for his second exhibition with us. His work is so impactful - please do pop it in the diary, cannot wait.

17/07/2026

Please do swing by and see us today for all your amazingness. We even have gorgeous fresh flowers from Rosehip Bespoke Floristry in Bedford & Co. Very worth a visit.

15/07/2026

Even more restocking going on at Bedford & Co - The Arty Giraffe is proving very popular

15/07/2026

This is now the third river festival since having the shop and as much fun as it is, it does mean that no one is in town and we make no money. I’ve decided not to fight it this year cos I’m a bit knackered from the launch of the fabulous Bedford & Co. but next River Festival I want to run a mini fest for locals - somewhere slightly less chaotic that you can retreat to inbetween all the fun stuff at the river. And I’ll hopefully have resortweartown at the festival - again just didn’t have the time (or energy!) to sort.

So this year we’ll be closed but next River Festival we’ll make it up to you with something super fun!

Have the BEST time if you’re going 💕

10/07/2026

We’ve launched Bedford & Co and boy is it good. Come down and see us, find all the brilliant local brands and give yourself some ammunition for the next person who whines about there being nothing in Bedford!

Under the auspices of Bedford & Co., Gemma and her team have curated Bedford & Co., designed to champion the town’s relentless ‘can-do’ spirit, bringing together 18 (and counting) of the finest local makers, artists and indie brands, all under one vibrant roof.

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