Towns & cities · South East England
Cranfield
Cranfield — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lidlington · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cranfield is located in Central Bedfordshire, with the postcode MK43. The nearest railway station is Lidlington, which is 4.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cranfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,909 people. Address: MK43. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England". Coordinates: 52.0699°, -0.6081°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cranfield is a village and civil parish in the west of Bedfordshire, England, situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes. It had a population of 4,909 in 2001, increasing to 5,369 at the 2011 census. The parish is in Central Bedfordshire unitary authority. It is best known for being the home of Cranfield University and Cranfield Airport (an airfield). The hamlet of Bourne End is located just north of Cranfield, and is part of the civil parish. Wharley End was a separate settlement, but now forms the northern part of Cranfield village, by the university.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0699, -0.6081
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Cranfield
- Postcode
- MK43
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Population
- 4,909
- Nearest railway station
- Lidlington — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1522979 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cranfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cranfield - geograph.org.uk - 277478.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cranfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Cranfield
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Cranfield University Mosque
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Cranfield University
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Chicheley Manor
Manor houses · 2.5 km
Lower Woodend Farm
Campsites · 2.7 km
Salford
Villages · 3.5 km
Church of St Nicholas, Hulcote
Historic churches · 3.5 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Salford
Historic churches · 3.6 km
Hulcot Manor
Manor houses · 3.7 km
North Crawley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.8 km
Brogborough
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Cranfield is a town in the West Midlands with a population of 4,909. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,909
- Constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Cranfield
5 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Cranfield
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Cranfield — church in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cranfield War Memorial
Cranfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Cranfield University
Cranfield University — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Cranfield University Mosque
Cranfield University Mosque — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Chicheley Manor
Chicheley Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cranfield War Memorial
Cranfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Cranfield
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Cranfield — church in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Cranfield University Mosque
Cranfield University Mosque — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Cranfield University
Cranfield University — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Chicheley Manor
Chicheley Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lower Woodend Farm
Lower Woodend Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Cranfield
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lower Woodend Farm
Lower Woodend Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Belvedere Camping
Belvedere Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Rose and Crown
The Rose and Crown — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Lovat Meadow Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Swan Revived
The Swan Revived — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 4Campsites · South East England
Ekeney House Campsite
Ekeney House Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Carrington Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Old King's Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Castle
The Old Castle in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · South East England
The Cross Keys
The Cross Keys — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranfield?
- Cranfield is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43), in the parish of Cranfield.
- What is Cranfield?
- Cranfield — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Cranfield?
- The nearest railway station is Lidlington, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43.
- Is Cranfield free to visit?
- Yes, Cranfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranfield?
- The nearest railway station is Lidlington, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43.