Great Barford
in Bedford of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.158 and -0.352 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 9' 28" and W -0° 21' 8"
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: 12:27 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 8:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Delve into Great Barford

Great Barford in Bedford (England) with it's 2,003 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 46 mi (or 74 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Great Barford is now 12:27 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Great Barford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), North-East. 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 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Willington, Blunham, Roxton, Cople and Wilden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Barns

Address
4,0 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


The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf

Address
3,9 mi
Great North Road
MK44 3AL Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD WYBOSTON

Address
2,8 mi
A1 NORTH NEAR CHAWSTON, BLACK CAT ROUNDABOUT
MK44 3BE BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Tree Garth

Address
3,3 mi
Church End
MK44 2RP Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD GOLDINGTON ROAD

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

Time Information

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


St. Neots (A1/Wyboston)

Address
4,2 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD EATON SOCON
PE19 8EN ST. NEOTS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St. Neots (Colmworth Park)

Address
4,4 mi
MARLBOROUGH ROAD COLMWORTH BUSINESS PARK, EATON SOCON
PE19 8YP St Neots
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bedford (Priory Marina)

Address
4,0 mi
PRIORY COUNTRY PARK BARKERS LANE
MK41 9DJ BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sandy Town Carnival 2013

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 09:40 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Steve Liddle

The town carnival starting off in western way.


ECML @ Sandy 22 10 12 feat 5L21 & RHTT

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 23:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

A short lunchtime visit to the footbridge next to Sunderland Road Industrial Estate(Beamish Close), Sandy to get the GBRf 66's on the southern ECML water cannons and 321447 freshly overhauled...


Indian cooking in Moharaja off Sandy

Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 29:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abdul Mutlib82

Watch the chefs of Moharaja in Bedfordshire as they cook various delicious dishes. Like comment and subscribe for more videos like this one.


Village Folk Go Mad On Halloween# stephen james wheatley

Published: October 22, 2014
Length: 15:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Wheatley

film on halloween.


Sandy: Sunderland Road Industrial Estate

Published: September 01, 2007
Length: 58:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Rispoli

A footbridge situated near to the Industrial Estate in Sandy, which crosses over the East Coast Main Line.


Sandy hills

Published: December 28, 2014
Length: 48:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: otakuman23

I went through some of my old photo folders on my laptop and found some pictures i took from sandy hills not far from my home. please be sure to like and sub...


sandy upper 2012 final day GOULD

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 40:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: blackstarJaco

the graphics lot with some other just messing around on the final day of sandy upper.


91007 'Skyfall' ECML Debut Run HD

Published: February 16, 2013
Length: 41:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

91007 'Skyfall' makes its debut run on 1Z07 Kings Cross to Edinburgh seen just north of Sandy at speed with matching rake of '007' gun logo Mk4's and DVT 82231 on the rear in matching James...


Peel Jam Sunday 01

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 13:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Liddle

A Peel Jam session at the Cider Festival at the William Peel pub in Sandy.


Cyclone AX3 Curcuit

Published: April 05, 2009
Length: 41:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gulliver1

A clip from the mid 90's when I was learning to fly at Sandy in Bedforshire, terrable landing, well the first one anyway, the second one was smoother {;¬)


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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.

Willington Dovecote and Stables

Willington Dovecote & Stables is a National Trust property located in Willington, near Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The property is a 16th-century stable and stone dovecote, which contains nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons. The dovecote and stables themselves were commissioned by Sir John Gostwick.

Located at 52.136, -0.385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Trust properties in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Equestrian museums in the United Kingdom

Cople Pits

Cople Pits is managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. It is located north of Cople village in the county of Bedfordshire.

Located at 52.1302, -0.3899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Bedfordshire, Environment of Bedfordshire, Geography of Bedfordshire

Blunham railway station

Blunham was a railway station on the Varsity Line which served the small village of the same name in Bedfordshire. Opened in 1862, the station was located in a rural area and saw little passenger traffic; it closed together with the line in 1968.

Located at 52.1413, -0.322346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1968

Willington railway station (Bedfordshire)

Willington was a railway station on the Varsity Line which served the small village of the same name in Bedfordshire. Opened in 1903, the station was located in a rural area and saw little passenger traffic; it closed together with the line in 1968.

Located at 52.1393, -0.3758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1903, Railway stations closed in 1968

Church of All Saints, Cople

Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Cople, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is constructed of sandstone and Dunstable clunch, in the Early English Period and Perpendicular styles. It contains a chancel with side chapels, nave with clerestory, aisles, south porch and a tower containing 5 bells. On the north side of the chancel, there is a marble altar tomb. The nave and chancel have been restored since 1877.

Located at 52.1235, -0.3899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Christ Church, Oxford, Grade I listed churches