Biggleswade Tourist Information |
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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. From 1758, the River Ivel was navigable from the sea to a point just west of the town, barge traffic was very active, carrying local agricultural produce, timber and coal. It was not until the arrival of the railway in the 1850's that the Ivel Navigation Trust was terminated by statute. Biggleswade was home to Daniel Albone, the racing cyclist who in the 1880's established the Ivel Cycle Works where he invented his own bicycles, motorcycles ladies bicycles, the tandem and the first Ivel Agricultural Tractor - the ancestor of all modern tractors.
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Attractions near Biggleswade
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Swiss Garden
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A visit to the Swiss Garden takes you back to the early 19th century, when an interest in ornamental gardening and picturesque architecture were first combined. |
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Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery
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Letchworth Museum opened in 1914 to house the collections of the Letchworth Naturalists' Society. Since then the museum has expanded greatly in both size and scope. |
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Moot Hall
(9 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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Towns near Biggleswade
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Easton Tourist Information
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Sutton Tourist Information
(2 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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Langford Tourist Information
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Hotels near Biggleswade
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Built around a 13th century tithe barn and a 17th century manor house, the hotel stands in 3 acres of landscaped gardens on the riverbanks of the Great Ouse and still retains the character of the original beamed and timbered buildings. |
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Whether you want to escape from the pace of modern life with a relaxing weekend break in the countryside, or if you need an overnight stop while visiting family or friends, Wyboston Lakes provides the perfect choice of comfortable accommodation. |
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The Park Inn Bedford provides stylish surroundings in a central location overlooking the river Great Ouse, in close proximity to Woburn Abbey and Safari Park, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Althorp House. |
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Self Catering near Biggleswade
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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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Wellrose Barn is a rural retreat, newly built with wonderful farmland views and nearby footpaths. The ultimate studio hideaway for couples, completely separate from the main house with its own private entrance. |
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