Towns & cities · East of England
Caddington
Caddington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Luton · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Caddington is located in Central Bedfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Luton, approximately 3.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Caddington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,673 people. Address: LU1. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8631°, -0.4568°.
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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
Caddington is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The western border of the parish is Watling Street, to the west of which is Kensworth. The northern and eastern border are generally formed by the Luton to Dunstable Busway and the M1. To the south-east of the parish is the parish of Slip End, and to the south is Markyate, in Hertfordshire. Caddington village and the nearby hamlet of Aley Green are in the south of the parish. The hamlet of Chaul End lies in the north of the parish, and at the border with Luton there is Caddington Park with Skimpot in its postal address. The Zouches Farm radio tower is situated in the north-west of the parish.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Caddington' is first attested in a list from circa 1000 AD of the manors of St Paul's Cathedral in the Parker Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where it appears as Caddandun. It appears as Cadandune in the Codex diplomaticus ævi Saxonici of circa 1053, and as Cadendone in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name means 'Cada's down or hill'. Until 1897 the parish of Caddington was partly in Hertfordshire and partly in Bedfordshire. Caddington was once the centre of a thriving brick industry built around the rich source of clay. In 1908 there were two major brick fields. The book identifies 17 specific sites within the Caddington locale which are credited with producing…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8631, -0.4568
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Caddington
- Postcode
- LU1
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Population
- 3,673
- Nearest railway station
- Luton — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519811 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caddington, All Saints Church and The Chequers Public House - geograph.org.uk - 168876.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Caddington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Aley Green
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Lower Woodside
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park
Zoos & aquariums · 1.7 km
Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk
Zoos & aquariums · 1.7 km
Farley Hill Jame Masjid
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Caddington Hall
Stately homes · 2.2 km
Stockwood Park
Parks · 2.2 km
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Museums · 2.3 km
Lynch House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Mossman Collection
Museums · 2.5 km
Markyate War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Caddington is a village located in the London region with a population of 3,673. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,673
- Constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Caddington
28 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Caddington →
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📷 5Stadiums · East of England
Kenilworth Road
Kenilworth Road — football stadium in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
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📷 5Escape rooms · East of England
Locked Escape Rooms
Locked Escape Rooms — a escape room in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Bowling alleys · East of England
Luton Tenpin
Luton Tenpin — a bowling in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · East of England
Hightown Community Sports And Arts Centre
Hightown Community Sports And Arts Centre — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Luton Town Hall
Luton Town Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Luton War Memorial
Luton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Caddington War Memorial
Caddington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Alma Theatre
Alma Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Cannon Luton
Cannon Luton — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Cineworld Cinema Luton
Cineworld Cinema Luton — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Gaumont Luton
Gaumont Luton — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Gordon Street Cinema
Gordon Street Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Luton Film Theatre
Luton Film Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Madinah Masjid
Madinah Masjid — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Luton Turkish Community Centre
Luton Turkish Community Centre — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Bury Park Masjid
Bury Park Masjid — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Farley Hill Jame Masjid
Farley Hill Jame Masjid — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Kokni Community Luton
Kokni Community Luton — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.
📷 5Open-air theatres · East of England
Luton Library Theatre
Luton Library Theatre — a open-air theatre in england london.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Caddington War Memorial
Caddington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Lower Woodside
Lower Woodside — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park
Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park — zoo in Slip End near Luton, Central Bedfordshire.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk
Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk — a zoo aquarium in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Farley Hill Jame Masjid
Farley Hill Jame Masjid — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Caddington
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · East of England
Stockwood Hotel
Stockwood Hotel — a hostel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 3Hotels · East of England
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Aubrey Park Hotel
Aubrey Park Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fountain Public House
The Fountain Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Old Moat House
Old Moat House — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Spotted Dog Public House
The Spotted Dog Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Chequers Public House
Ye Olde Chequers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caddington?
- Caddington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU1), in the parish of Caddington.
- What is Caddington?
- Caddington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Caddington?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU1.
- Is Caddington a protected site?
- Yes — Caddington is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caddington free to visit?
- Yes, Caddington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caddington?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU1.