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Towns near Sandy
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Blunham
(1 Mile)*
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Tempsford
(1 Mile)*
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Moggerhanger
(2 Miles)*
A hill top village dominated by the Church of St. John The Evangelist, which was built in 1860-61, of French influence. The Church has a chancel tower with a pyramid roof and high apse adjoining. |
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Roxton
(2 Miles)*
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Everton
(2 Miles)*
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Northill
(2 Miles)*
The parish of Northill encompasses Ickwell, Lower and Upper Caldecote also Hatch and Thorncote, all in the heart of market garden country, Northill was originally known as North Givell meaning the northern part of territory of the River Ivel. |
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Great Barford
(3 Miles)*
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Willington
(3 Miles)*
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Sutton
(3 Miles)*
An historic and picturesque village situated a few miles from Potton. A tributary of the River Ivel crosses the road where Sutton's medieval twin arched packhorse bridge spans the ford. |
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Potton
(3 Miles)*
Potton is an ancient market town centred around a very attractive Market square adorned by redbrick 18th century buildings. Dominating the square is the neo-Georgian Clock House, built in 1956 it now houses the library. |
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Biggleswade
(3 Miles)*
The name Biggleswade is derived from Biccel - an Anglo-Saxon personal name and waed, an old English word for ford. The Great North Road and the waterways gave rise to Biggleswade's early prosperity. |
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Easton
(3 Miles)*
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Wyboston
(4 Miles)*
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Cople
(4 Miles)*
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Old Warden
(4 Miles)*
Old Warden's history can be traced back to Roman times. A Cistercian Abbey was situated near the Cardington Road and a small part still stands, identified by its Elizabethan chimney. |
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