Towns & cities · South East England
Cheddington
Cheddington — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cheddington in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Cheddington, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cheddington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 623 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,754 people. Address: LU7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8470°, -0.6640°.
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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
Cheddington is a village and civil parish in the Buckinghamshire district of the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire, England. The parish has an area of 1,429 acres (578 ha). The village is about 6 miles northeast of Aylesbury and three miles north of Tring in Hertfordshire. The hamlet of Cooks Wharf has grown up where the main road into the village from Pitstone crosses the Grand Union Canal.
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Background
History
The earliest known record of the village is in the Domesday Book of 1086, in which it is called Cetendone, which is Old English for "Cetta's Hill". The Church of England parish church of Saint Giles was originally Norman. There is also a Methodist church with a large congregation. Cheddington manor house is a much gabled and half-timbered red-brick building under a tiled roof, dating from the 16th century. In 1963 Cheddington featured in the national press as it was near the location of the Great Train Robbery of 1963 at Bridego Railway Bridge in the hamlet of Ledburn. In 1984, Cheddington received national notoriety as the location of the first assault by Malcolm Fairley, a violent armed…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8470, -0.6640
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Cheddington
- Postcode
- LU7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Population
- 1,754
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.cheddington.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q548588 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cheddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Giles, Cheddington - The Tower - geograph.org.uk - 330028.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Old Swan
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
A small multivallate hillfort on Southend Hill
Vineyards · 0.8 km
Southend Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Southend Hill Hillfort
Hill forts · 0.8 km
Bridge Number 126 Grand Union Canal
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Bridge Number 123 Grand Union Canal
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Bridge Number 122 Grand Union Canal
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Watermill at Ford End Farm
Watermills · 2.1 km
Bridge Number 129 Grand Union Canal
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Pitstone Green Museum
Museums · 2.3 km
Grand Junction Canal
Canals · 2.4 km
Bridge Number 121 Grand Union Canal
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Cheddington is a village in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,754. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,754
- Constituency
- Aylesbury
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Things to see in Cheddington
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Cheddington →
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Grand Junction Canal
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Mentmore Golf and Country Club
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The Old Swan
The Old Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Southend Hill Hillfort
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Mentmore Towers
Mentmore Towers — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 123 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 123 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 1 Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm
Bridge Number 1 Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 129 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 129 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Number 130 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 130 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Number 132 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 132 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 121 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 121 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 122 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 122 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 126 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 126 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Long Marston War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Marsworth War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Medieval Village of Tiscott
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Medieval Village of Ardwick
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📷 4Vineyards · South East England
A small multivallate hillfort on Southend Hill
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Medieval Village of Tiscott
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Southend Hill
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Queens Head Public House With Attached East Barn,Linked South Block And Automobile Association Village Sign On Barn
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Nearby
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The Old Swan
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📷 4Vineyards · South East England
A small multivallate hillfort on Southend Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Southend Hill
Southend Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 140 m.
📷 3Hill forts · South East England
Southend Hill Hillfort
Southend Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 126 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 126 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 123 Grand Union Canal
Bridge Number 123 Grand Union Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cheddington
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill Farm Campsite
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Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Swan
The Old Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Queens Head Public House With Attached East Barn,Linked South Block And Automobile Association Village Sign On Barn
The Queens Head Public House With Attached East Barn,Linked South Block And Automobile Association Village Sign On Barn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Rose And Crown
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Queen's Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Valiant Trooper Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheddington?
- Cheddington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7), in the parish of Cheddington.
- What is Cheddington?
- Cheddington — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England.
- How do I get to Cheddington?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7.
- Is Cheddington a protected site?
- Yes — Cheddington is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cheddington free to visit?
- Yes, Cheddington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheddington?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7.