Towns & cities · East Midlands
Wymington
Wymington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wymington, the nearest railway station is Wellingborough, located 6.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Wymington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 868 people. Address: NN10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.2700°, -0.6000°.
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Official information
Wymington is a small village located in Bedford, England, with a population of around 1,000 as of the 2021 census. It is part of the Rushden urban area and is characterized by its residential community and local amenities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wymington is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Bedford in northwestern Bedfordshire, England. It is located about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south of Rushden, in the neighbouring county of Northamptonshire, and about 10 miles (16 km) north-northwest of Bedford. As of 2021, the parish of Wymington had a population of 1,000. The village is home to a 14th century parish church, a Wesleyan chapel, and a school. Wymington is home to four listed buildings, including the Grade I listed parish church. The village dates from at least 1086, when it was registered in the Domesday Book, though evidence has been discovered of Paleolithic, Roman, and Saxon settlement in the area.
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Background
Description
The lordship of the Wymington manors was held by numerous individuals influential in English royal politics from the 13th to 15th centuries. The Domesday Book references four tenants in Wymington, two of which held manors. The larger of the two was held by one Walter the Fleming (possibly Walter of Douai), and was attached to the barony of Wahull at least until 1372, and possibly as late as 1515. Sometime after the Battle of Northampton in 1264, Henry III granted the manor to William de Columbers. Following the Dictum of Kenilworth in 1268, Columbers transferred the manor to Roger de Noers (also Nowers). John Curteys took control of the de Noers manor by the 1350s. Curteys, who was mayor of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2700, -0.6000
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Wymington
- Postcode
- NN10
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Population
- 868
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 6.4 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1518912 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wymington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wymington - geograph.org.uk - 93604.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Lawrence, Wymington
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Wymington Railway Underpass
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Wymington Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Wymington Meadow
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Rushden Hall and Museum
Museums · 1.9 km
Rushden
Museums · 2.0 km
Podington Motte
Castles · 2.0 km
Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Podington Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Church of St Mary, Rushden
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Sharnbrook Summit
Forests & woodlands · 2.1 km
Ritz Theatre
Open-air theatres · 2.2 km
Wymington is a town in the West Midlands with a population of 868. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 868
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
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Things to see in Wymington
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Wymington →
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Katherine
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Church of St Lawrence, Wymington
Church of St Lawrence, Wymington — Grade I listed church in Wymington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Church of St Mary, Podington
Church of St Mary, Podington — Grade I listed church in Podington, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Church of St Michael and All Saints
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Sharnbrook Summit
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Sharnbrook Summit
Sharnbrook Summit — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · East Midlands
The Dragline View Point
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📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Wilson's Pits
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Wymington Meadow
Wymington Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Wymington Meadow
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Irchester Roman Town
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Rushden Historical Transport Society
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Rushden Hall and Museum
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Church of St Mary, Rushden
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Higham Park Farmhouse
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Approximately 60 Metres East Of Ford Cottage (Not Included)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Eagle sculpture
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
US 8th Army Airforce Memorial
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📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Rushden
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📷 5Heritage railways · East Midlands
Rushden, Higham and Wellingborough Railway
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Nearby
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Church of St Lawrence, Wymington
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Wymington Railway Underpass
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Wymington Meadow
Wymington Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Wymington Meadow
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Rushden Hall and Museum
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📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Rushden
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Where to eat & stay near Wymington
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
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Oakley Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wymington?
- Wymington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10), in the parish of Wymington.
- What is Wymington?
- Wymington — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Wymington?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10.
- Is Wymington a protected site?
- Yes — Wymington is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wymington free to visit?
- Yes, Wymington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wymington?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10.