Towns & cities · East of England
Stevington
Stevington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stevington, the nearest railway station is Bedford, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Stevington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 552 people. Address: MK43. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.1690°, -0.5550°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stevington is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford in northern Bedfordshire, England. It is on the River Great Ouse four to five miles northwest of Bedford. Nearby villages include Bromham, Oakley, Pavenham and Turvey. West End lies northwest of the village, and forms part of the same civil parish. The village has a fine Medieval Church as well as a number of listed buildings spanning the centuries. The first church on this site was probably a wooden building constructed during the Anglo Saxon period between 886 and 1016; this was later replaced by a stone building.
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Background
History
The earliest surviving part of the present-day church is the lowest third of the tower which probably dates from the early 10th century. As the population and wealth of the village grew so too did the church buildings. This culminated in the fifteenth century with the raising of the church roof and the raising of a second stage to the tower. In 1872 the church was reopened after restoration amounting to £1927. The church has an associated holy well. The holy well is to the north of the church and has never been known to freeze or to fail in times of drought. In the Middle Ages various miraculous powers were ascribed to the waters, particularly in respect to curing ailments of the eyes. It…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1690, -0.5550
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Stevington
- Postcode
- MK43
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Population
- 552
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1520344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stevington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stevington village centre - geograph.org.uk - 88066.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary, Stevington
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Stevington Post Mill
Windmills · 0.6 km
Stevington Windmill
Windmills · 0.6 km
West End
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
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Pavenham
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Pavenham Osier Beds
Wildlife reserves · 1.9 km
Oakley Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
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Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Pavenham
Villages · 2.2 km
Oakley Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Burdelys Manor
Manor houses · 2.6 km
Church of St Peter, Pavenham
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Stevington is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 552. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 552
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stevington
4 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Stevington
Church of St Mary, Stevington — Grade I listed church in Stevington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Stevington Post Mill
Stevington Post Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Oakley Bridge
Oakley Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Stevington Windmill
Stevington Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Stevington
Church of St Mary, Stevington — Grade I listed church in Stevington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Stevington Post Mill
Stevington Post Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Stevington Windmill
Stevington Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Pavenham
Pavenham — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Pavenham Osier Beds
Pavenham Osier Beds — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stevington
Places to stay
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📷 4Campsites · South East England
Ekeney House Campsite
Ekeney House Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Three Cranes Public House
Three Cranes Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oakley Arms Public House
Oakley Arms 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.
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The Old Castle
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
South Wing Of Nags Head Public House
South Wing Of Nags Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Half Moon
Half Moon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stevington?
- Stevington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43), in the parish of Stevington.
- What is Stevington?
- Stevington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Stevington?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43.
- Is Stevington free to visit?
- Yes, Stevington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stevington?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43.