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Christ church in central Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Doncaster in the county of South Yorkshire

Sunset over the Thames from the pontoon

Gravesend in the county of Kent

Steam at Douglas, Isle of Man

Douglas in the county of Isle of Man

Recommended Towns & Villages near Cardington

A picture of Willington

Willington (3 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NE)

Willington lies on the south east outskirts of Bedford, it is most notable for its Dovecote, an oblong structure with nesting chambers and several stepped gables. Its stables are.....

Elstow Abbey Church. Elstow, Bedfordshire

Elstow (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW)

Elstow's fine Moot Hall is a building of 1500, this is a medieval market hall which is open to the public, it houses a collection illustrating John Bunyan's life and times...

The great Ouse in Bedford, July 2003

Bedford (71 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW)

Bedford is the historic County town of Bedfordshire with a beautiful riverside setting on the great River Ouse. John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's has strong associations with this town...

Old Warden, Bedfordshire

Old Warden (23 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)

Old Warden is a sleepy Bedfordshire village with pretty honey-coloured thatched cottages and a wealth of other interesting buildings...

Bedford Road roundabout, Sandy.

Sandy (6 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)

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Clophill village green, Bedfordshire

Clophill (8 Pictures)

in the county of Bedfordshire (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

A village surrounded by woodlands and famous for the art of straw plaiting used to make straw boater hats. Legend has it that Dick Turpin stopped here on his famous ride to York......

A picture of the remains of Houghton house, in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Ampthill (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)

The lovely town of Ampthill lies sheltered by hills in the sandstone belt of Bedfordshire...

Silsoe High Street, viewing south Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Silsoe (19 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction S)

Silsoe is mostly noted for Wrest Park, a mansion in French Chateaux style which was the home of the de Grey family...

Marendaz Trainer at Barton Aerodrome

Barton Le Clay (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)

The attractive village of Barton-le-Clay nestles at the foot of the beautiful Barton Hills, it is ringed by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside and is famous for its impressive.....

Cottage Garden, Ashwell, Hertfordshire

Ashwell (30 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)

Ashwell embodies some of the finest domestic architecture in England, here in this well preserved village, at a glance you get a pleasurable insight as to what England was like in the 16th and 17th-centuries...

Woburn Deer Park, Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. August 2006

Woburn (30 Pictures)

in the county of Bedfordshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW)

The picturesque village of Woburn has an mixture of delightful old cottages and the magnificent Woburn Abbey...

Olney, Buckinghamshire

Olney (62 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)

Amongst other things the small town of Olney in Buckinghamshire is famous for its hymns - Amazing Grace was one of the so-called Olney Hymns written by the rector John Newton, and William Cowper, the poet...

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hitchin (51 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside...

Baldock High St, Hertfordshire

Baldock (5 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE)

The town lies close to the River Beane, in a spot where the river flows through some lovely water meadows and tranquil English countryside...

A picture of Newport Pagnell

Newport Pagnell (20 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction W)

Visitors here can find plenty to interest them, the town has the worlds oldest iron-bridge still in use for motorised traffic...

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Milton Keynes (46 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)

Of interest to visitors to the town is Milton Keynes Museum, this preserves the history of the town and its area from the early 19th century through to the present day...

At the code breaking Museum

Bletchley (43 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW)

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View of Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Dunstable (21 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (16.6 miles, 26.6 km, direction S)

Henry I gave Dunstable its first "Royal" charter making it a market town, this was at the time he founded the town's Augustinian priory in 1131...

ST Georges Park, STEVENAGE TOWN CENTER in Spring.

Stevenage (29 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction SE)

Its history began in Roman times when it grew as a small town beside the Great North Road and its heritage from those times is evidenced by the Six Hills, a 2,000 year old Roman burial site...

High Street, Stony Stratford

Stony Stratford (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction W)

The pretty market town of Stony Stratford is an ancient town built around the Roman road 'Watling Street' which runs through the middle of the town. It is well worth a visit with.....

Recommended attractions near Cardington

A sunny winter December 17th 2006 at Shuttleworth House, Bedfordshire

Shuttleworth House (3 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)

coming soon email: collection@shuttleworth.org http://www.shuttleworthcollection.co.uk/..

DH 89A Dragon Rapide Old Warden (pleasure flights)

The Shuttleworth Collection (48 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)

The Shuttleworth Collection - a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight. This unique collection.....

Swiss Garden, Old Warden, Bedfordshire - October 2005

The Swiss Garden (29 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)

These glorious gardens, laid out in the early part of the 19th century, fully embrace the romanticism of the era. The fashion at.....

Sunset in April at Rowney Warren, Nr Chicksands, Shefford, Beds

Rowney Warren (1 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)

Rowney Warren is a lively woodland managed jointly by the Southill Estate and the Forestry Commission. The wood is predominantly.....

A picture of Houghton House

Houghton House (24 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)

Houghton House is a 3 story stately home built by Lady Pembroke in 1621. Houghton is reputedly the model for "House Beautiful" in.....

Cainhoe Castle, Clophill, Bedfordshire.

Cainhoe Castle (2 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)

The remains of a late 11th or early 12th century motte and bailey castle with three baileys. Cainhoe castle was probably occupied.....

Wrest House, Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Wrest Park House and Gardens (70 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S)

Wrest Park House was once the home of the de Grey family whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. The gardens form a charming.....

Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. August 2006

Woburn Abbey (14 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)

Set in 3,000 acres of beautiful park land, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Russell family for almost 450 years and it is.....

Stockgrove Country Park, Leighton Buzzard

Stockgrove Country Park (4 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction SW)

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Wimpole Hall in Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

Wimpole Hall (44 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)

Cambridgeshire's largest and grandest Georgian mansion, set in a fine wooded park, complete with folly, Chinese bridge and lake..

Wardown Park & Museum

Wardown Park Museum (7 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S)

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Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire

Castle Ashby House (4 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NW)

The magnificent building of Castle Ashby House is guarded by a pair of splendid 18th-century wrought iron gates. The castle was.....

A picture of Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park (28 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction SW)

Also referred to as Station-X, Bletchley Park was the top-secret wartime base of Allied code breakers, such as Alan Turing and.....

Salcey Forest, the Elephant Ponds

Salcey Forest (1 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction W)

Beautiful forest, with massive oaks over 500 years old, situated a short distance from Ravenstone, close to Stoke Goldington. .....

Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage, Herts.

Fairlands Valley Park (9 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction SE)

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Knebworth House from gardens

Knebworth House (6 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction SE)

One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of.....

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction S)

Where better to go for a great family day out than the zoo. Here, at Whipsnade, under the great open sky you can enjoy the.....

Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill (18 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction NE)

Houghton is a beautifully restored water mill from the 17th century. It can be found in the delightful village of Houghton,.....

Billing Aquadrome in Great Billing, Northamptonshire

Billing Aquadrome (2 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction NW)

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This is a photo taken last summer of the side view of Benington Lordship house and its Rose Garden.

Benington Lordship (6 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE)

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