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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. The Church of St. Mary is built of ironstone and dates from the 14th century. Much restored, it contains some of the finest examples of 17th century painted glass. Ickwell is a typical old English village with a large green where tradition still commands the weekly cricket or football match and May Day dancing around the permanent May Pole. The village was the birthplace of the great English clockmaker Thomas Tompion, known as the 'Father of English Clock making' who in 1709, made and presented to Bath, the famous Pump Room Clock which still keeps good time. The village green is edged by a number of thatched cottages with Tompion's cottage close by, and Ickwell Bury set in its own grounds.
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Attractions near Northill
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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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Moot Hall
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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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Bedford Museum
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Housed in the former Higgins and Sons Brewery, Bedford Museum is situated within the picturesque gardens of Bedford Castle, beside the Great Ouse Embankment. |
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Towns near Northill
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Old Warden Tourist Information
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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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Moggerhanger Tourist Information
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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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Blunham Tourist Information
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Hotels near Northill
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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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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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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 Northill
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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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Sebright Farm Cottage is a large family luxury secluded seven bedroom house, sleeping up to 19 people, set in stunning historic parkland with easy access from London, the M1, M25. |
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