Towns & cities · South East England
Astwood
Also known as: Astwood, Swydd Buckingham
Astwood — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Astwood is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Kempston Hardwick, approximately 7.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Astwood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 204 people. Address: MK16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.1161°, -0.6105°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Astwood is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. It is located on the border with Bedfordshire, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Newport Pagnell, 7 miles (11 km) west of Bedford and 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Central Milton Keynes. In 2021 the parish had a population of 217. The village name is Anglo-Saxon in origin and means "east wood".
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Background
Architecture
Most of the older buildings in the village have thatched roofs making for a quaint rural setting. The churchyard of the parish church of St Peter is considered by some as being one of the prettiest in the county. The Grade II-listed church dates from 1154 and includes a 14th-century window, bells dating from the 15th and 17th centuries, and a clock installed in 1774. It was closed to public worship in 2015, and in 2025, the church was put up for sale with planning permission for conversion into a three-bedroom home.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1161, -0.6105
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Astwood
- Postcode
- MK16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Population
- 204
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1770559 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Astwood, Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Swan - geograph.org.uk - 276598.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Astwood is a village in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 204. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 204
- Constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Astwood
1 attraction within 12 km.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Astwood?
- Astwood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK16), in the parish of Astwood.
- What is Astwood?
- Astwood — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, UK.
- How do I get to Astwood?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK16.
- Is Astwood free to visit?
- Yes, Astwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Astwood?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK16.