Museums · East of England
Henlow
In or near Clifton.
Henlow is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of the county of Bedfordshire, England, about 11 miles (18 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The name Henlow is be
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Henlow museum, the nearest railway station is Arlesey, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG16 6AB. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Henlow is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of the county of Bedfordshire, England, about 11 miles (18 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The name Henlow is believed to derive from the old English henna hlaw, meaning in old English "hill of birds" or “hill frequented by birds”. At the 2011 census the population of the village was 2,253, and 3,815 for the parish. Since 2023, Henlow has been in the parliamentary constituency of Hitchin. Henlow is home to Henlow Hurricanes FC. Despite being surrounded by much bigger clubs - Henlow Hurricanes FC have been hugely successful. 2023-24 U14 Division 1 winners and 2024-25 U14 Division 2 winners. Henlow Hurricanes FC took their name from the Hawker Hurricane which was assembled at nearby RAF Henlow during WWII.
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From the Wikipedia article
Henlow is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of the county of Bedfordshire, England, about 11 miles (18 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The name Henlow is believed to derive from the old English henna hlaw, meaning in old English "hill of birds" or “hill frequented by birds”. At the 2011 census the population of the village was 2,253, and 3,815 for the parish. Since 2023, Henlow has been in the parliamentary constituency of Hitchin. Henlow is home to Henlow Hurricanes FC. Despite being surrounded by much bigger clubs - Henlow Hurricanes FC have been hugely successful. 2023-24 U14 Division 1 winners and 2024-25 U14 Division 2 winners. Henlow Hurricanes FC took their name from the Hawker Hurricane which was assembled at nearby RAF Henlow during WWII.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0324, -0.2871
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Henlow
- Postcode
- SG16 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Henlow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henlow
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Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre
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Henlow Grange
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Clifton
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
Campsites · 1.2 km
Well Head And War Memorial At Junction With Grange Street
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
Etonbury Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
Etonbury Castle
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Etonbury
Castles · 1.7 km
Church of St Peter, Arlesey
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RAF Henlow
Museums · 2.2 km
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henlow
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Henlow Grange
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henlow?
- Henlow is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG16 6AB), in the parish of Henlow.
- What is Henlow?
- Henlow is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of the county of Bedfordshire, England, about 11 miles (18 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The name Henlow is be
- How do I get to Henlow?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG16 6AB.
- How do I get to Henlow?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG16 6AB.