Priory Country Park

River Great Ouse

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Barkers Lane / Priory Business Park, south-east edge of Bedford

Within Priory Country Park boundary (former gravel pits)

Priory Country Park is a council-managed 360-acre park south-east of Bedford, enclosed in part within a bend of the River Great Ouse, with fishing permits covering the river plus Priory Lake and the Finger Lakes. Access: Season Ticket (Council permit).

Permits

Season Ticket £

CONFIRMED CURRENT 2025/26 season permit (whole season only, no single day tickets): Day (no night) — Adult £52.80, Concession/Junior/OAP £21.95. Day/Night — Adult £82.10, Concession/Junior/OAP £34.30. New pricing/permits available from 6 May 2026.

Day Ticket £

Not available — permits are whole-season only, no single day tickets

Night Fishing

Night permits available; under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult for night fishing

Where To Buy

Apply online via bedford.gov.uk (Council Services account)

Parking

Parking Information

Free Council car park at Barkers Lane (closes 9pm); overflow parking nearby

Species

Carp

Bream

Tench

Roach

Perch

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Bedford Borough Council

Bank

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Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

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Postcode

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Last Verified - August 2026

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