Blunham
in Central Bedfordshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.147 and -0.322 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 8' 49" and W -0° 19' 18"
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: 11:44 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 8:17 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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Blunham

Blunham in Central Bedfordshire (England) with it's 946 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 45 mi (or 72 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Blunham is now 11:44 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Blunham, 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 golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Roxton, Tempsford, Sandy, Willington and Little Barford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf

Address
4,0 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


St. Neots (A1/Wyboston)

Address
4,3 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
4,5 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


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.


Purley, Croydon, Huntingdon, St Neots, Sandy, Bedford St Johns, Bletchley & Tring (22-06-2013

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 12:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Rispoli

After a brief stop at Purley, we head to East Croydon, where we see Electro Diesel 73107 on a light loco move. Moving northwards we briefly stop at Huntingdon, where 66517 passes. Next is...


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...


Sandy revisited (6 years later) - HSTs at speed

Published: February 24, 2013
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BVEboxcars

A class 180 rushes through Sandy station at the beginning, then glorious HSTs, ending with a class 321 stopping at Sandy. Note the very brief glimpse of an HST at speed seen through the stopping...


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...


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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.

Sandy railway station

Sandy Railway Station serves the town of Sandy in Bedfordshire, England. The station is 44 miles north of London Kings Cross on the East Coast Main Line. Sandy is managed and served by First Capital Connect. Sandy station was originally built in 1850 for the Great Northern Railway; the London and North Western Railway opened an adjacent station in 1862. The stations were later merged into one, which has since undergone many changes.

Located at 52.125, -0.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former Great Northern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations served by First Capital Connect, DfT Category E stations, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1968

Black Cat Roundabout

Black Cat Roundabout is the name of the roundabout on the junction between the A1 and A421 Bedford road just south of St Neots. It was reconstructed in 2005-6 as part of the Great Barford bypass works to allow access to the new dual carriageway bypass. It takes its name from the garage and car repair workshop which opened in the 1920s at the junction called the Black Cat Garage.

Located at 52.1846, -0.3054 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roundabouts in England, Transport in Bedfordshire, St Neots

The Riddy

The Riddy is a nature reserve owned by Sandy Town Council and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. and Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity. It is situated on the banks of the River Ivel to the south of the town of Sandy in Bedfordshire.

Located at 52.124, -0.298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Bedfordshire, Environment of Bedfordshire, Geography of Bedfordshire

Battle of Tempsford

In 917, the group of Danes who had hitherto been based in Huntingdon relocated to Tempsford, together with other Danes from East Anglia. They built and fortified a new burh there, to serve as a forward base for attacks on English territory.

Located at 52.1706, -0.2962 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 917, 10th century in England, Battles involving East Anglia, Battles involving the Vikings, Battles involving Denmark, Battles involving East Anglia, 910s in Europe, Military history of Bedfordshire

Girtford Halt railway station

Girtford Halt was a railway station on the Varsity Line which served the hamlet of Girtford near Sandy in Bedfordshire, England. A short-lived railway halt, it was opened by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1938, only to close to passenger traffic two years later in 1940. The line itself closed in 1968 and the site of the station has been obliterated by a roundabout.

Located at 52.1392, -0.2998 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former London Midland and Scottish Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1938, Railway stations closed in 1940

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 0 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

Sandy Upper School

Sandy Upper School and Community Sports College is an upper school located in Sandy, Bedfordshire, England. The school educates 13 - 16 year olds, mainly from the town of Sandy, Great Barford, Potton and the surrounding villages. In addition, the school offers further education for 16 - 18 year olds through its Sixth form department. Sandy Upper School was designated as a specialist Sports College in 2003.

Located at 52.137, -0.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Upper schools in Central Bedfordshire, Sports Colleges in England, Comprehensive schools in Central Bedfordshire

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.

Located at 52.1054, -0.3238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches