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The ancient market town of Ampthill is situated under the brow of the Greensand Ridge. It is a town that enjoys the rural surrounds of open and wooded countryside, interspersed by small attractive villages. There is no clear evidence about the town's origin but it is thought it was once a Roman settlement. The first documentary evidence of a settlement on the site of the town is in the Doomsday Book. The town is associated with Henry VIII who often visited Ampthill for deer hunting and archery contests. He chose to stay at the 15th century castle that once stood within Ampthill Park. During his reign Henry brought most of his wives to the castle, including Katherine of Aragon who was confined to the castle for three years during her divorce proceedings. The castle no longer stands, falling to ruins during the reign of Elizabeth 1st; its site is marked by a The town is mainly Georgian boasting over 200 listed buildings. The four main streets lined with elegant houses and other buildings meet at the Market Square. The Square is dominated by the clock tower; its turret was part of the old Moot Hall (1852) that once occupied the site. An obelisk pump also occupies part of the Square. It was a gift to the town in 1785 by Lord Ossory and was a major source of water for the townsfolk for almost two centuries. Ampthill Church is dedicated to St. Andrew and dates from the 14th century. It is built of ironstone in Perpendicular style. Inside is a monument dedicated to Richard Nicolls, a local man who became the first governor of Long Island. Nicolls was killed in a naval battle and the cannon ball that killed him is incorporated in the memorial plaque.
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Attractions near Ampthill
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Woburn Abbey
(4 Miles)*
Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still their family home. |
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Moot Hall
(6 Miles)*
Elstow Moot Hall (or Green House as it was formerly known) was built in the late 15th century as a market-house in connection with the village fairs. |
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Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
(7 Miles)*
The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is situated in am attractive setting beside Castle Gardens and the River Ouse. |
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Towns near Ampthill
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Millbrook Tourist Information
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Houghton Conquest Tourist Information
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Maulden Tourist Information
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Hotels near Ampthill
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The Bell Hotel and Inn is situated in the charming village of Woburn. This 17th century inn is a delightful mixture of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian decor. |
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This delightful Georgian hotel is situated in the splendid picturesque village of Aspley Guise near to Woburn Abbey, the Safari Park and Dunstable Downs. |
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Express By Holiday Inn Bedford is a contemporary and stylish hotel offering refreshing simplicity. The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring the local attractions including Woburn Abbey, Knebworth House and the Bedford Museum. |
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Self Catering near Ampthill
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The stables at Outfields are a perfect rural retreat. Five miles from the centre of Bedford, 3/4 from the nearest road. The stables are converted to an extremely high specification. |
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Town Farm Cottage is one of seven attractive holiday cottages at Town Farm that form two sides of the central farmyard to the rear of the main farmhouse. Town Farm is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. |
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stone cross, erected in 1773, known as Katherine's Cross.