Towns & cities · East of England
Stondon
Stondon — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stondon, you can take a train to Arlesey station, which is approximately 4.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Stondon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,821 people. Address: SG16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.0030°, -0.3180°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stondon is a civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish includes the settlements of Lower Stondon and Upper Stondon. The name derives from the Old English words stān and dūn, and means "stony hill". The parish itself however was only created in 1985 after an amalgamation of the Lower and Upper Stondon civil parishes. Stondon is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The entry is as follows: Standone: St Benedict's of Ramsey; Engelhere from Azelina, Ralph Tailbois' wife. Its services consist of a golf club and bistro, several hairdressers, Stondon Lower School and more. The former Stondon Transport Museum closed permanently on 6 April 2015, and the greyhound racing track in Stondon closed permanently on 21 January 2024.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0030, -0.3180
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Stondon
- Postcode
- SG16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Population
- 1,821
- Nearest railway station
- Arlesey — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1520248 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stondon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Baptist Chapel, Stondon, Beds - geograph.org.uk - 217331.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lower Stondon
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Upper Stondon
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Henlow Theatre
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Meppershall Castel
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Shillington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Stondon is a town in the London region with a population of 1,821. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,821
- Constituency
- Hitchin
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Things to see in Stondon
7 attractions within 12 km.
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Oughtonhead Nature Reserve
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Upper Stondon
Upper Stondon — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Old Ramerick Manor
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RAF Henlow
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Where to eat & stay near Stondon
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside — a campsite in england london.
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Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Radwell Lake Campsite
Radwell Lake Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Letchworth Hall Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre
Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre — a hostel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Hart Public House
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The Old George Inn
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The Highlander Public House
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The Three Moorhens Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stondon?
- Stondon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG16), in the parish of Stondon.
- What is Stondon?
- Stondon — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Stondon?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG16.
- Is Stondon free to visit?
- Yes, Stondon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stondon?
- The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG16.