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Bletsoe
Bletsoe — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bletsoe, the nearest railway station is Bedford, located 8.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bletsoe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 240 people. Address: MK44. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.2130°, -0.5052°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bletsoe is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. It is on the A6, and about eight miles north of Bedford. The village has a small park, the former site of Bletsoe Castle and a church. Nearby places are Sharnbrook, Milton Ernest, Riseley, Thurleigh, Odell, Souldrop, and Swineshead. The nearest town to Bletsoe is Bedford. The small hamlet of Bourne End borders Bletsoe and is part of the civil parish. In 1086, Bletsoe parish was within the ancient hundred of Buckelowe. The parish was added to the Hundred of Willey when the ancient hundred was parceled out. Bletsoe Castle was the birthplace of Margaret Beaufort. She was the mother of Henry VII and grandmother of Henry VIII.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2130, -0.5052
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bletsoe
- Postcode
- MK44
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Population
- 240
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1523163 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bletsoe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's church, Bletsoe.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bletsoe
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Bletsoe Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Mill Theatre
Theatres · 1.4 km
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.4 km
Radwell Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Church of All Saints, Milton Ernest
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Milton Ernest
Villages · 2.3 km
Ouse Manor
Manor houses · 2.4 km
Bletsoe Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Thurleigh
Windmills · 2.5 km
RAE Bedford
Museums · 2.8 km
Bletsoe is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 240. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 240
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bletsoe
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Castles · East of England
Bletsoe Castle
Bletsoe Castle — castle in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Theatres · East of England
Mill Theatre
Mill Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bletsoe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bletsoe — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Radwell Bridge
Radwell Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat
Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bletsoe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bletsoe — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat
Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · East of England
Bletsoe Castle
Bletsoe Castle — castle in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Theatres · East of England
Mill Theatre
Mill Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Radwell Bridge
Radwell Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bletsoe
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Top End Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Plough Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oakley Arms Public House
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Three Cranes Public House
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South Wing Of Nags Head Public House
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The Half Moon Public House
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The Anchor Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bletsoe?
- Bletsoe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK44), in the parish of Bletsoe.
- What is Bletsoe?
- Bletsoe — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Bletsoe?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44.
- Is Bletsoe free to visit?
- Yes, Bletsoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bletsoe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.