Towns & cities · East of England
Wootton
Also known as: Wootton, Swydd Bedford
Wootton — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wootton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,156 people. Address: MK43. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.0987°, -0.5319°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wootton is a large village and civil parish, southwest of Bedford, in Bedfordshire, England. The village includes the areas of Bott End, Church End, Hall End, Keeley Green and Mount Pleasant. In addition to the village of Wootton, the civil parish includes the hamlet of Bourne End and part of the hamlet of Wootton Green.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086, listed Wootton as having 26 residents (20 villagers and six slaves) across ten hides. Wootton has had a long association with brick-making, but is now mainly a dormitory community for Bedford and Milton Keynes. In the 18th century church bells were made here for several churches in Bedfordshire and adjoining counties. Wootton is noted as a parish and scattered village in the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales of 1872. By 1901, the population had risen to 1,252. The Church of St Mary the Virgin in the village is mainly 14th century but contains two fine monuments in the chancel to members of the Monoux family who died in 1685 and 1707. To the west of the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0987, -0.5319
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Wootton
- Postcode
- MK43
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Population
- 4,156
- Nearest railway station
- Kempston Hardwick — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519568 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wootton, Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Woottonchurch2a.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wootton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wootton, Bedfordshire
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Lower Shelton
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Upper Shelton
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Church of All Saints
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Kempston Hardwick
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Shelton Manor
Manor houses · 2.9 km
Kempston World War II Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Lower Shelton
Villages · 2.9 km
Kempston
Museums · 2.9 km
Wootton is a town located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 4,156. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,156
- Constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wootton
3 attractions within 12 km.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wootton, Bedfordshire
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wootton, Bedfordshire — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wootton War Memorial
Wootton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wootton War Memorial
Wootton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wootton, Bedfordshire
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wootton, Bedfordshire — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Wood End
Wood End — village in Kempston Rural, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Lower Shelton
Lower Shelton — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Towns & cities · East of England
Upper Shelton
Upper Shelton — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Wootton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lower Woodend Farm
Lower Woodend Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Belvedere Camping
Belvedere Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The White Hart
The White Hart — a hotel in england london.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Three Cranes Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Carrington Arms Public House
Carrington Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Flying Horse Public House
The Flying Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wootton?
- Wootton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43), in the parish of Wootton.
- What is Wootton?
- Wootton — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Wootton?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43.
- Is Wootton free to visit?
- Yes, Wootton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wootton?
- The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43.