Museums · East of England
Arlesey
In or near Fairfield.
Arlesey ( ARL-zee) is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles (4.8 km) north-west of Letchwor
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Arlesey, you can take a train to Arlesey station, which is approximately 2.1 km away. The postcode for the museum is SG15 6RA. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Arlesey ( ARL-zee) is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles (4.8 km) north-west of Letchworth Garden City, four miles (6.4 km) north of Hitchin and six miles (9.7 km) south of Biggleswade. Arlesey railway station provides services to London, Stevenage and Peterborough. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions Arlesey. The town's name means the 'island of a man named Aelfric'.
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From the Wikipedia article
Arlesey ( ARL-zee) is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles (4.8 km) north-west of Letchworth Garden City, four miles (6.4 km) north of Hitchin and six miles (9.7 km) south of Biggleswade. Arlesey railway station provides services to London, Stevenage and Peterborough. The Domesday Book of 1086 mentions Arlesey. The town's name means the 'island of a man named Aelfric'.
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Background
History
The name Arlesey derives from the Old English Aelfricsēg meaning 'Aelfric's island'. The area has a long history of habitation, with evidence of an Iron Age settlement having been found to the east of Arlesey around Chase Farm and Etonbury School. To the north of Arlesey (north of the modern railway station) was a medieval manorial complex known as Etonbury. The site's origins and history are unclear and continue to be debated by archaeologists; interpretation is made particularly difficult due to the earthworks having been damaged during the construction of the railway. The complex possibly originated as an inland harbour on the River Hiz near its confluence with the River Ivel, and seems…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0070, -0.2654
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Arlesey
- Postcode
- SG15 6RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Arlesey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
Church of St Peter, Arlesey
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Old Ramerick Manor
Stately homes · 2.1 km
Etonbury Castle
Literary houses · 2.2 km
Etonbury Castle
Castles · 2.2 km
Etonbury
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Hawker Hunter WT612
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Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
Campsites · 2.4 km
Standalone Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.4 km
Wilbury Hills Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.5 km
Henlow Theatre
Theatres · 2.6 km
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Church of St Peter, Arlesey
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Where to eat & stay near Arlesey
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
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The White Hart Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arlesey?
- Arlesey is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG15 6RA), in the parish of Arlesey.
- What is Arlesey?
- Arlesey ( ARL-zee) is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles (4.8 km) north-west of Letchwor
- How do I get to Arlesey?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG15 6RA.
- How do I get to Arlesey?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG15 6RA.