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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· East of England

Bassingbourne

In or near Abington Pigotts.

Bassingbourne β€” a castle in england london.

Fen Road - geograph.org.uk - 5356794

Hugh Venables β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Royston Β· 4.8 km

About

Bassingbourne is a named castle in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Bassingbourne is a castle located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the medieval military architecture typical of its era. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.0884, -0.0675
County
Cambridgeshire
Parish
Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth
Postcode
SG8 5PG
Parliamentary constituency
South Cambridgeshire
Nearest railway station
Royston β€” 4.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Fen Road Footpath - geograph.org.uk - 5541409πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· East of England

John o'Gaunt's House

John o'Gaunt's House β€” a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— heritagegateway.org.uk
Fen Road - geograph.org.uk - 5356794πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

John o'Gaunt's House

motte-and-bailey castle in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK

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Track near Bassingbourn Barracks - geograph.org.uk - 6422370πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Bassingbourn Dry Ski Slope

Bassingbourn Dry Ski Slope β€” a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
RAF BassingbournπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

RAF Bassingbourn

RAF Bassingbourn β€” a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— controltowers.co.uk
Chimney, Bassingbourn - geograph.org.uk - 4277059πŸ“· 5

Public art & sculpture Β· East of England

Bassingbourn Village Sign

Bassingbourn Village Sign β€” a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
RAF - USAAF Bassingbourn Station Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6335703πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

English Electric Canberra WJ821

English Electric Canberra WJ821 β€” a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Bassingbourne

Places to stay

Up Mettle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3885542πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Hawthorn Park

Hawthorn Park β€” a caravan park in england london.

Royston War Memorial (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 8212794πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Banyers House

Banyers House β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— you.38degrees.org.uk
Melbourn , fire engine house - geograph.org.uk - 8094765πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The Sheene Mill

The Sheene Mill β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— sheenemill.com
New house in Ashwell - geograph.org.uk - 7815262πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Ashwell Caravan Club Site

Ashwell Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england london.

Showroom for Cambridge Motor Company - geograph.org.uk - 5965500πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Shepreth Mill

Shepreth Mill β€” a campsite in england london.

Ashwell End, autumn cultivation - geograph.org.uk - 5581102πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Loves Lane

Loves Lane β€” a campsite in england london.

Places to eat & drink

Chimney, Bassingbourn - geograph.org.uk - 4277059πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Hoops Public House

The Hoops Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Abington Piggots - geograph.org.uk - 5169072πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Pig & Abbot

Pig & Abbot in England East, United Kingdom.

Royston, 'The Nest' tea room - geograph.org.uk - 8212939πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Coach And Horses Inn

The Coach And Horses Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Royston, The Chequers - geograph.org.uk - 4813692πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Boar's Head Public House

The Boar's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Old North Road south of Longstowe - geograph.org.uk - 5787998πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· East of England

The Red House

The Red House β€” a restaurant in england london.

Free↗ the-redhouse.co.uk
Barley, the sign of The Fox and Hounds - geograph.org.uk - 7385805πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Fox And Hounds Public House With Inn Sign

The Fox And Hounds Public House With Inn Sign in England East, United Kingdom.

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Barnwell CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Barnwell Castle

Barnwell Castle β€” castle in Northamptonshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Benington CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Benington Castle

Benington Castle β€” Grade I listed castle in East Hertfordshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Cambridge CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Cambridge Castle

Cambridge Castle β€” Castle in Cambridge, England.

πŸ‘Άβ†— kettlesyard.co.uk
Aerial view of Hadleigh centre in the snow - geograph.org.uk - 1563668πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bassingbourne?
Bassingbourne is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 5PG), in the parish of Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth.
What is Bassingbourne?
Bassingbourne β€” a castle in england london.
How do I get to Bassingbourne?
The nearest railway station is Royston, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 5PG.
Does Bassingbourne charge admission?
Bassingbourne typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Bassingbourne?
The nearest railway station is Royston, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 5PG.