Towns & cities · East of England
Blunham
Blunham — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blunham, the nearest railway station is Sandy, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Blunham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 926 people. Address: MK44. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.1470°, -0.3220°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Blunham is a parish in Bedfordshire, known for its statistical data and community profile. Visitors can explore the local area and learn about its demographics and history.
From the Wikipedia article
Blunham is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, about 6 miles (10 km) east of Bedford town centre. At the 2011 census date its population was 946. The River Ivel forms the parish's eastern boundary in places and the River Great Ouse its western and northern boundaries. The village is just over 0.6 miles (1 km) to the west of the A1 road, and Route 51 of the National Cycle Network passes to the south. At the north of village is an unusual double humpback bridge across the River Ivel and the Mill Stream which must be crossed to enter the village from the A1 road or Tempsford. The village school is notable for its thatched roof.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The name Blunham probably means Bluna's home. Bluna being an Old English personal name. Water mill A mill at Blunham is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. There has been a mill on the island between the Ivel and its millstream near the Blunham twin bridges for many years. It fell into disuse between 1898 and 1910 and was converted into a private dwelling. The twin bridges Blunham river bridge carries the road to Tempsford over the River Ivel. Though of typical medieval style it is probably of 17th-century origin. It was adopted as a county bridge in 1839. There are five rounded sandstone arches and a later parapet of red bricks. The coping in vitrified brick and stone is dated 1866.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1470, -0.3220
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Blunham
- Postcode
- MK44
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Phone
- 01234 228372
- Population
- 926
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 3.7 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1520256 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blunham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blunham.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tempsford Road
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Blunham Bridges
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Great Barford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Campsites · 1.6 km
The Anchor Public House
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
Church of All Saints, Great Barford
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Moggerhanger
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Gannock Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Gannocks Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
The Roundabout Club
Theatres · 2.1 km
SOE WWII
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Great Barford
Villages · 2.4 km
Blunham is a town in the London region with a population of 926. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 926
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Blunham
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Blunham →
📷 5Castles · East of England
Gannocks Castle
Gannocks Castle — abandoned castle in the county of Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Tempsford Road
Tempsford Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Gannock Castle
Gannock Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Great Barford Bridge
Great Barford Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Blunham Bridges
Blunham Bridges — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints, Great Barford
Church of All Saints, Great Barford — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
SOE WWII
SOE WWII — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Tempsford
Tempsford — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Public House
The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Tempsford Road
Tempsford Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Blunham Bridges
Blunham Bridges — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Great Barford Bridge
Great Barford Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Public House
The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints, Great Barford
Church of All Saints, Great Barford — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Blunham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Caravan Club Site (members)
Caravan Club Site (members) — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5
📷 7B&Bs · East of England
Old Warden Guest House
Old Warden Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club
St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Public House
The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Plough Public House
Ye Olde Plough Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Duncombe Arms Public House
Duncombe Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
More towns in this region
Flagship📷 10
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Cambridge
Cambridge — city in Cambridgeshire, England.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Chelmsford
Chelmsford — city in Essex, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Colney Heath
Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blunham?
- Blunham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44), in the parish of Blunham.
- What is Blunham?
- Blunham — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Blunham?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44.
- Is Blunham free to visit?
- Yes, Blunham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blunham?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44.