Elstow
in Bedford of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.107 and -0.465 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 6' 26" and W -0° 27' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:00 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Elstow

Elstow in Bedford (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 44 mi (or 71 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Elstow is now 12:00 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Elstow, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Luton Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bedford, Wilshamstead, Kempston, Houghton Conquest and Biddenham. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bedford Swan

Address
1,9 mi
The Embankment
MK40 1RW Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Barns

Address
1,9 mi
Cardington Road
MK44 3SA Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express BEDFORD

Address
0,5 mi
Elstow Interchange A6/A421,Bedford Bypass Junction
MK42 9BF BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Park Inn By Radisson Bedford

Address
1,8 mi
St. Marys Street 2
MK42 0AR Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tennyson House Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
36 Shakespeare Road
MK40 2ED Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Knife and Cleaver

Address
3,2 mi
The Grove
MK45 3LA Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Old Piggery Guest Accommodation

Address
3,2 mi
West Park Farm
MK45 3QS Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD

Address
3,0 mi
BECKFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE
MK41 7PH BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD GOLDINGTON ROAD

Address
3,0 mi
403 GOLDINGTON ROAD
MK41 0DS BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tree Garth

Address
5,4 mi
Church End
MK44 2RP Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Pantograph strike at Bedford 05/03/14

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 33:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tim's Train Videos

Class 377518 and 377511 depart Bedford and pantograph strikes cause damage to the overhead line and the pantographs themselves. This was at 11:36am on 5th March 2014. I think the train was...


Tour of the lifts in Bedford Hospital

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 04:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: benobve

Tour of the lifts in Bedford Hospital. Includes a mitsubishi and an old Express. http://benobve.110mb.com.


Ariel Atom v Radical Lookalike (Juno) @ Bedford Autodrome How Fast event August 2012

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 28:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PoonDogMC

Ariel Atom during the one hour practice for the How Fast timed session at Bedford Autodrome. The is the West circuit used by Evo Magazine (they were there that day) for all their car track...


Bedford Morris Men 2014

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: penzanceparish

This video is about Morris Men in Bedford at the Wellington Arms. Enjoy...........D & I.


BCA Car Auctions London, Bedford, Nottingham. Fast Auctioneer

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 34:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adam Aziz

Provides auctions for various vehicle types including classic car, sports car and commercial vehicles. Also has buying and selling guidelines.We have 19 UK auction centres across the UK, from...


The end of democracy in Bedford? Wording of fluoride motion changed by Council after it's passed.

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 28:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Conscience Communications

On Wednesday October 15th 2014, Conservative councillor Alison Foster put forward a motion on behalf of Fluoride Free Bedford (FFB) that would effectively put plans to re-fluoridate the town...


Bedford Driving Test Routes

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 16:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Route- Led

Driving Test Routes Bedford.


City Bedford UK

Published: February 19, 2008
Length: 01:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Rafał Masłowski

bedford River.


Express lifts in Bedford Collage

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: benobve

Express lifts in Bedford Collage http://benobve.110mb.com.


Meet Tamara Glanvill Divorce & Family Solicitor, Bedford

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Divorce and Family Law Solicitors (Woolley &

Tamara Glanvill is a divorce solicitor based in Bedford. In this video she explains her approach to family law and introduces herself to prospective clients. Tamara offers a free 30 minute...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Elstow Abbey

Elstow Abbey was a monastery for Benedictine nuns in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. It was founded c.1075 by Judith, Countess of Huntingdon, a niece of William the Conqueror, and therefore is classed as a royal foundation.

Located at 52.1149, -0.46935 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Monasteries in Bedfordshire, Benedictine nunneries in England, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed monasteries, Religious organizations established in the 1070s, Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, 1070s establishments in England, 1539 disestablishments in England

Bedford College (Bedford)

Bedford College is a further education college located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It is the principal further education provider in the Borough of Bedford, and it is a member of the 157 Group of high performing schools.

Located at 52.1331, -0.46726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Bedford (borough), Further education colleges in Bedfordshire, Learning and Skills Beacons, Educational institutions established in 1882, Educational institutions established in 1959, 1882 establishments in England, 1959 establishments in England

Harrowden Middle School

Harrowden Middle School is a Middle school in the Kingsbrook area of Bedford, Bedfordshire. The School normally admits pupils from Stephenson Lower School; most graduating students go on to attend Bedford Academy. Bedford Borough Council has decided to implement a two-tier education system in the south of Bedford, meaning that Harrowden Middle School will close in July 2014.

Located at 52.1224, -0.45177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Middle schools in Bedford (borough)

Kempston and Elstow Halt railway station

Kempston & Elstow Halt was a railway station on the Varsity Line which served the Bedfordshire town of Kempston in England. Opened in 1905, it was closed temporarily during both world wars and did not reopen after 1941, being officially closed in 1949.

Located at 52.1133, -0.4802 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1905, Railway stations closed in 1917, Railway stations opened in 1919, Railway stations closed in 1941

St John's School and College

St John’s School and College is a coeducational special school and academy, located in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. The school accepts pupils from all over the Borough of Bedford.

Located at 52.126, -0.482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Special schools in Bedford (borough), Special secondary schools in England, Academies in Bedford (borough)

Caldwell Priory

Caldwell Priory was a priory in Bedfordshire, England, from circa 1154 to 1536. It was situated in the south-west of Bedford on the south bank of the River Great Ouse.

Located at 52.1294, -0.47649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Bedfordshire, Augustinian monasteries in England, 1154 establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, 1536 disestablishments in England, Bedford

172 High Street, Elstow

172 High Street is a thatched house and Grade I listed building in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July, 1964.

Located at 52.1172, -0.4689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Houses in Bedfordshire

Bedford Free School

Bedford Free School is a new free school located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The school opened in September 2012, and serves girls and boys in Bedford, Kempston and the wider Bedford Borough. The initial intake of the school is 100 pupils aged 11 (academic year 7) and 100 pupils aged 13 (academic year 9), further to which the school's roll will grow yearly until it reaches its 500 capacity of 11-16 year olds. The school is located on Cauldwell Street, Bedford.

Located at 52.1324, -0.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Bedford (borough), Free schools in England


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