This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Landmark Attractions In Bedford

x
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, England. The town has a population of around 80,000, whereas the Borough of Bedford had a population of 169,912 in mid 2017 together with Kempston.Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse, and is thought to have been the burial place of Offa of Mercia. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford was granted borough status in 1165 and has been represented in Parliament since 1265. It is well known for its large population of Italian descent.Bedford is on the Midland Main Line, with stopping services to London and Brighton operated by Thameslink, and express serv...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Landmark Attractions In Bedford

  • 1. Willington Dovecote and Stables Willington Bedfordshire England
    Willington is a village and civil parish located in the English county of Bedfordshire. It is west of Moggerhanger on the road from Sandy to Bedford. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as Welitone and as Wilitona in c. 1150, from Old English tun among the willows, and is part of the ancient hundred of Wixamtree. In the parish church of St Lawrence there is a grand 16th-century chapel.Willington is home to 16th century Willington Dovecote & Stables, both now owned by the National Trust. In addition, it is home to The Danish Camp, a restaurant set along the cycle route which holds an annual fireworks display on bonfire night . This is also the location of an ancient moated site. Willington used to have a railway station on the Sandy to Bedford railway line, now part of the NCR 51 n...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Bedford Videos

Shares

x

Places in Bedford

x
x

Near By Places

Menu