Towns & cities · East of England
Broom
Also known as: Broom, Swydd Bedford
Broom — village in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Broom is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 579 people. Address: SG18. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.0729°, -0.2916°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Broom is a small village in the civil parish of Southill, in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England about 8.5 miles (14 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The 2011 census shows its population as 579.
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Background
History
The name Broom simply refers to the plant. Broom is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The entry reads; Brume: Nigel de la Vast from Nigel d'Aubigny It has long been a 'farming' village with a number of small local market gardeners. Many have been farming families for generations. The village originally consisted of the High Street, High Road and Southill Road. Housing was built by Biggleswade Rural District Council on Bancroft Avenue in the first quarter of the 20th century. In the 1970s, Birch Close and The Woodlands were built on the other side of 'the ditch'. There is a mixture of old farm houses as well as newer buildings. In past years the village had four pubs, a post office, village…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0729, -0.2916
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Southill
- Postcode
- SG18
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Population
- 579
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q783983 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Broom, Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Broom is a town located in the London region with a population of 579. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 579
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Broom
4 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Andrew, Langford
Church of St Andrew, Langford — church in Langford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Cock
The Cock — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Holme Mill Iron Bridge
Holme Mill Iron Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Cock
The Cock — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Holme Mill Iron Bridge
Holme Mill Iron Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · East of England
Southill Baptist Chapel
Southill Baptist Chapel is a chapel in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Biggleswade Castle
Biggleswade Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Broom
Places to stay
📷 7B&Bs · East of England
Old Warden Guest House
Old Warden Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Caravan Club Site (members)
Caravan Club Site (members) — a caravan park in england london.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Radwell Lake Campsite
Radwell Lake Campsite — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Kings Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Hart Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broom?
- Broom is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG18), in the parish of Southill.
- What is Broom?
- Broom — village in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Broom?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG18.
- Is Broom free to visit?
- Yes, Broom is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broom?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG18.