Towns & cities · East of England
Bidwell
Bidwell — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bidwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: LU5. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9066°, -0.5244°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bidwell is a hamlet located within the Parish of Houghton Regis in Central Bedfordshire, England. Originally a small rural settlement, Bidwell is now a housing development area of the town.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9066, -0.5244
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Houghton Regis
- Postcode
- LU5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519274 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bidwell, Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Red Lion, Bidwell Hill, Houghton Regis - geograph.org.uk - 3501157.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints Church
Cemeteries · 0.3 km
Church of All Saints, Houghton Regis
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Houghton Regis
Museums · 0.3 km
Houghton Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Grove Theatre
Theatres · 1.8 km
Grove Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.8 km
Civic Hall
Open-air theatres · 2.0 km
Sewell Cutting
Wildlife reserves · 2.1 km
Dunstable Conference Centre
Theatres · 2.1 km
Union Cinema
Theatres · 2.1 km
Zakariya Masjid
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Durocobrivis
Hill forts · 2.3 km
Bidwell is a town in the East of England offering a variety of natural and cultural experiences. Visitors can explore the scenic Blow's Down and Lancot Meadow wildlife reserves, or enjoy performances at the Grove Theatre open-air theatre. The area also features the historic Church of All Saints in Houghton Regis.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
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Things to see in Bidwell
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Bidwell →
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Blow's Down
Blow's Down — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints, Houghton Regis
Church of All Saints, Houghton Regis — church in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Dunstable Cemetery
Dunstable Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
Dunstable Conference Centre
Dunstable Conference Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Dunstable Sea Cadets
Dunstable Sea Cadets is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · East of England
Durocobrivis
Durocobrivis — archaeological site in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall — house in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Lancot Meadow
Lancot Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sewell Cutting
Sewell Cutting — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Union Cinema
Union Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Houghton Regis
Houghton Regis is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish includes the hamlets of Bidwell, Thorn and Sewell. Houghton Regis, together with it
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Maiden Bower hillfort
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📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Grove Theatre
Grove Theatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Civic Hall
Civic Hall — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Nearby
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints, Houghton Regis
Church of All Saints, Houghton Regis — church in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Houghton Regis
Houghton Regis is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish includes the hamlets of Bidwell, Thorn and Sewell. Houghton Regis, together with it
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall — house in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Grove Theatre
Grove Theatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Bidwell
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
Stockwood Hotel
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📷 3Hotels · East of England
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Farm Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Bedford Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Odd Fellows Arms
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Old Moat House
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The Old Sun Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fountain Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bidwell?
- Bidwell is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU5), in the parish of Houghton Regis.
- What is Bidwell?
- Bidwell — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bidwell?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU5.
- Is Bidwell a protected site?
- Yes — Bidwell is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bidwell free to visit?
- Yes, Bidwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bidwell?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU5.