Ampthill
in Central Bedfordshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.027 and -0.496 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 1' 36" and W -0° 29' 44"
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: 09:49 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Ampthill

Ampthill in Central Bedfordshire (England) with it's 20,026 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 39 mi (or 63 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ampthill is now 09:49 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Ampthill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Luton Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-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 14 mi (or 23 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing 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: Flitwick, Maulden, Millbrook, Steppingley and Houghton Conquest. 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 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 74% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hallmark Flitwick Manor

Address
2,1 mi
Church Road
MK45 1AE Flitwick,Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Knife and Cleaver

Address
2,5 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
3,3 mi
West Park Farm
MK45 3QS Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express BEDFORD

Address
5,6 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


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD MARSTON MORETAINE

Address
3,7 mi
A421 BEANCROFT ROAD JUNCTION MARSTON MORETAINE
MK43 0PZ BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE TODDINGTON M1 SOUTH

Address
5,5 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA M1 MOTORWAY
LU5 6HR LUTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bedford South (A421)

Address
5,4 mi
MARSH LEYS KEMPSTON
MK42 7DN BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Woburn Forest: The Village Design

Published: February 20, 2013
Length: 32:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Center Parcs UK

Many years of work have gone into the design of Center Parcs Woburn Forest, here the Architect, Construction Director and Architectural Project Manager talk about their vision and Wayne Matton...


Principles Hair Design | Stylish Welcoming Hair Salon in Flitwick

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Principles Hair Design

http://www.PrinciplesHairDesign.com | 01525 719985 | Principles Hair Design, 111 The Hawthorns, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1FL This video shows you some pictures of our stylish welcoming...


Ampthill Cricket: Annual Loo Seat Trophy Game - Ampthill vs Flitwick

Published: December 30, 2012
Length: 27:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Smith

Cricket: Annual Loo Seat Trophy Game - Ampthill vs Flitwick - Alameda Middle School Playing Field - Sunday 30th December 2012 Final score in the 10 over per side game was: Ampthill Cricketclub:...


Flitwick Classic Car And Bike Show 4th August 2013

Published: August 04, 2013
Length: 48:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Barringer

A gathering of cars and bikes at the Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick.


Dunstable Street & Flitwick Road - A Tour Around the Streets of Ampthill

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 10:20 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Mark Smith

DUNSTABLE STREET, though victim of too much traffic, has some historic and distinctive features. Number 105 was in the late 18th and early 19th centuries the home of the Royal School of ...


Oakley Weddings at Flitwick Manor Bedfordshire

Published: May 23, 2012
Length: 23:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Oakley Weddings

A beautiful Autumn day and a perfect setting for a wedding.


virtual gastric band Tamsin Cooper 3

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tamsin Cooper

More customer testimony about hypnotherapy for weight loss. Tamsin Cooper is a hypnotist based near Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton in Flitwick. Her Virtual Gastric Bands are non surgical...


Houghton House near Center Parcs Woburn

Published: August 18, 2014
Length: 37:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Travel Mickey

Houghton House, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Brought to you by Travel Mickey. Check out our channel for an alternative view.


This is how I made my monitoring meter

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 31:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steven Watson

Hello there today I show you how I made a mini kWh meter board. This board is only suitable for loads up to 13Amps in the UK that is 3120Watts 13Amps Times by 240Volts=3120Watts in other country's ...


A Tour Around the Streets of Ampthill 1983 - From Sidney Road to Hazelwood Lane

Published: September 05, 2009
Length: 39:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Smith

A video that was shot during August 1983. This was shot as my late father, John Smith, drove me round the streets of Ampthill. In this footage we start from my home in Sidney Road and then...


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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.

Houghton House

Houghton House is a ruined house located near Houghton Conquest in Bedfordshire, on the ridge just north of Ampthill, and about 8 miles south of Bedford. It is a Grade I listed building. Being set above the surrounding countryside, it commands excellent views, and can be visited during daylight hours. It is an English Heritage property which is free to visit.

Located at 52.044, -0.48626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Bedfordshire, Visitor attractions in Bedfordshire, Ruins in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed houses, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, English Heritage sites in Bedfordshire, Ampthill

Ampthill Rural District

Ampthill was a rural district in Bedfordshire, England from 1894 to 1974. http://www. visionofbritain. org. uk/relationships. jsp?u_id=10173358&c_id=10001043 It entirely surrounded but did not include the urban district of Ampthill. In 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, it was merged with other districts to form the new Mid Bedfordshire district (The areas now forms part of Central Bedfordshire). The rural district contained the following civil parishes:

Located at 52.027, -0.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, History of Bedfordshire, Rural districts of England, Flitwick, Ampthill

Ampthill Town F.C

Ampthill Town F.C. is an English football club based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The club are currently members of the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League and play at Ampthill Park. The club is affiliated to the Bedfordshire County Football Association.

Located at 52.0327, -0.503492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Spartan South Midlands Football League, Association football clubs established in 1881, Ampthill, Football clubs in Bedfordshire, 1881 establishments in England

Ampthill railway station

This article is about the former Midland Railway station in Bedfordshire. For the similarly named Ampthill (Marston) station see the article on Millbrook (Bedfordshire) railway station Ampthill railway station was built over a mile from the town of Ampthill in the English county of Bedfordshire by the Midland Railway in 1868 on its extension to St. Pancras.

Located at 52.0235, -0.51124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1868, Railway stations closed in 1959, Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Ampthill

A5120 road

The A5120 is an A-class road in Bedfordshire, linking the conjoined towns of Ampthill and Flitwick to Dunstable and, via the M1 motorway, Luton and London. It connects with the M1 at junction 12, being the sole road at this junction, in close proximity to the Toddington services. On its route from Ampthill to Dunstable, the A5120 serves Westoning, Harlington, Toddington and Tebworth.

Located at 52.0166, -0.5013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in Bedfordshire, Dunstable, Flitwick, Ampthill

Cut-throat Meadow

Cut-throat Meadow is managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. It lies on the eastern edge of Ampthill in the county of Bedfordshire.

Located at 52.032, -0.484685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Bedfordshire, Environment of Bedfordshire, Geography of Bedfordshire

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Redborne Upper School and Community College is an academy school located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England. The school serves the population of Ampthill, Flitwick and surrounding villages. The school is specialist Sports College and has also been designated as a Training school. As a training school the school offers a postgraduate programme as well as a Graduate Teacher Programme, and an Access to Education Scheme.

Located at 52.019, -0.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Upper schools in Central Bedfordshire, Sports Colleges in England, Training schools in England, Flitwick, Ampthill, Academies in Central Bedfordshire

Ampthill Tunnel

Ampthill tunnel is a railway tunnel on the London Midland region between Bedford and Flitwick. There are two bores; one carrying a pair of fast lines, the other a pair of slow lines. Both are 715 yards long.

Located at 52.0336, -0.513333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway tunnels in England, Flitwick, Midland Railway, Rail transport in Bedfordshire