Bedford is one of 11 towns across the UK to receive new investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which has earmarked £14m for new schemes.
The money will be spent on preserving Bedford's High Street conservation area, refurbishing shop fronts and buildings. It will also fund guided walks and archaeology events in the town.
The investment will help support local authorities and residents to transform their towns, making essential improvements and repairs that will encourage local businesses and visitors back into these historically vibrant areas.
Each site that has been chosen to get new funding will have to submit a detailed application before receiving the cash.
For further information please contact Simon Patrick on 01234 362921 or srp@robinsonandhall.co.uk