Towns & cities · South East England
Turvey
Turvey — village in Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Turvey is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,192 people. Address: MK43. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1621°, -0.6255°.
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Official information
Turvey is a village in Bedfordshire, England, rich in history and heritage. Visitors can explore various aspects of the village's past, including its families, historical buildings, and local tours.
From the Wikipedia article
Turvey is a village and civil parish on the River Great Ouse in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, about 7 miles (11 km) west of Bedford town centre. The village is on the A428 road between Bedford and Northampton, close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 1,225.
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Background
History
Turvey is recorded in Domesday Book of 1086 as a parish in the Hundred of Willey. There are eight separate entries for Turvey, including a total of 44 households. The Mordaunt family obtained the manor by marriage in 1197 and were ennobled as Barons of Turvey in the 16th century. The Mordaunt family house, Turvey Old Hall, was replaced by Turvey House in 1792, by which time the estate had passed to the Higgins family. It was extended in the 19th century and still stands. There is a second large house in the village called Turvey Abbey, which was historically a family house, but is now a Benedictine monastery. The parish church of All Saints has Saxon origins but is almost certainly a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1621, -0.6255
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Turvey
- Postcode
- MK43
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Population
- 1,192
- Official site
- www.turveybeds.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1520342 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Turvey, Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints, Turvey, south aisle - geograph.org.uk - 1199817.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Three Cranes Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Turvey War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Turvey Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Turvey House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Turvey Abbey
Museums · 0.5 km
Cold Brayfield
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Newton Blossomville
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Uphoe Manor (site of)
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Lavendon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Lavendon
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Turvey is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,192. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,192
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Turvey
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey
Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey — Grade I listed church in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Turvey House
Turvey House — Grade I listed house in Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Turvey War Memorial
Turvey War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Turvey Bridge
Turvey Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Turvey Abbey
Turvey Abbey — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Three Cranes Public House
Three Cranes Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Three Cranes Public House
Three Cranes Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Turvey War Memorial
Turvey War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey
Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey — Grade I listed church in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Turvey Bridge
Turvey Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Turvey House
Turvey House — Grade I listed house in Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Turvey Abbey
Turvey Abbey — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Turvey
Places to stay
📷 4Campsites · South East England
Ekeney House Campsite
Ekeney House Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Overspill Rally Field
Overspill Rally Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Large Rally Field
Large Rally Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Small Rally Field
Small Rally Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Touring Field and Campsite
Touring Field and Campsite — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Places 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 · South East England
The Old Castle
The Old Castle in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Half Moon
Half Moon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Old King's Arms Public House
Old King's Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turvey?
- Turvey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43), in the parish of Turvey.
- What is Turvey?
- Turvey — village in Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turvey?
- Drivers can use postcode MK43.
- Is Turvey free to visit?
- Yes, Turvey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turvey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.