This little town is picturesquely situated at the foot of the Winterberg Mountains with heavily forested slopes rising out of extensive grasslands.
It is blessed with extensive bird life and several species of game abound in the immediate area. The old homestead of Sir Andries Stockenstrom.
Thomas Pringle, one of the 1820 Settlers, and his Scottish party played a major influence on the town. Pringle later became famous as a poet.
For the sports enthusiast, Bedford has a wide range of sporting opportunities available.
These include horse trails, photographic safaris, para-sailing, bird watching, hiking, road & mountain biking,
Bass fishing, hunting – trophy, venison or sport, game viewing as well as tennis, bowls, cricket, soccer, rugby, snooker, bridge and a 9-hole golf course
