Towns & cities · East of England
Chawston
Chawston — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Neots · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chawston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: MK44. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1923°, -0.3150°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chawston is a hamlet in the civil parish of Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden, a part of the Borough of Bedford in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Although mainly situated on the western side of the A1 trunk road, the settlement does have a number of residential properties on the eastern side. Chawston is some 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Bedford and 3.5 miles (6 km) southwest of St Neots.
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Background
History
Chawston was first recorded as a settlement in 1086 as part of the Domesday Book (it is actually recorded as Chauelestorne and Calnestorne). The Chawston manor estate dates to 1186, though the current Chawston Manor House is a 17th-century Grade II listed building. A former M.P. for Bedfordshire, Robert Hunt, owned Chawston Manor in 1414. The manor passed to his son, Roger Hunt, who was Speaker of the House of Commons in 1421 and 1433. He also became baron of the Exchequer. During the 1930s, much of Chawston was incorporated into the Land Settlement Association scheme (LSA). The scheme provided smallholdings of five acres in Chawston to unemployed miners from Kent and North East England.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1923, -0.3150
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden
- Postcode
- MK44
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- St Neots — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519285 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chawston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glasshouses, Roxton Road, Chawston - geograph.org.uk - 449747.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Black Cat Roundabout
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Wyboston
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Roundhill Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.3 km
The Birches
Campsites · 1.6 km
Begwary Brook
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Church Farm House
B&Bs · 1.7 km
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 1.8 km
Tempsford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
St Denys' Church, Little Barford
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Xtreme360 Trampoline Park
Trampoline parks · 2.7 km
The Eaton Socon Brewery
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Chawston is a town located in the London region. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Chawston
7 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Black Cat Roundabout
Black Cat Roundabout — Monument, dating to 2004-01.
📷 5Chapels · East of England
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel — chapel in Roxton, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · East of England
Roundhill Barrow
Roundhill Barrow — a burial mound in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Tempsford Bridge
Tempsford Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Black Cat Roundabout
Black Cat Roundabout — Monument, dating to 2004-01.
📷 5📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · East of England
Roundhill Barrow
Roundhill Barrow — a burial mound in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Begwary Brook
Begwary Brook — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Chawston
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club
St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
St Neots Mobile Home Park
St Neots Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Top End Farm Campsite
Top End Farm Campsite — 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
Ye Olde Plough Public House
Ye Olde Plough 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Duncombe Arms Public House
Duncombe Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Plough Public House With Attached Stables And Hayloft
The Plough Public House With Attached Stables And Hayloft in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chawston?
- Chawston is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44), in the parish of Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden.
- What is Chawston?
- Chawston — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chawston?
- The nearest railway station is St Neots, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44.
- Is Chawston free to visit?
- Yes, Chawston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chawston?
- The nearest railway station is St Neots, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44.