Canaltime Houseboats: Bedford are based at the Priory Marina. The marina is set in acres of open space in Priory Country Park and will appeal to walkers cyclists anglers and nature lovers. The marina has its own gift shop pub and hotel cycle hire fishing and day boat hire. Within 10 minutes walk of the marina is a Leisure centre ten pin bowling a multi screen cinema and numerous restaurants. The centre of Bedford is just 1 mile away which offers shops museums and art galleries.