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Old Warden Tourist Information


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.

The 12th century St. Leonard's Church on its small hill dominates the village and is famous for its continental woodcarvings and interesting memorials to the Ongley and Shuttleworth families.

The Shuttleworth family rebuilt the mansion house in 1876. In the early 19th century, the third Lord Ongley recreated the village in Swiss - style which was the influence of the day. Old Warden Park is home to the unique 19th century ornamental Swiss Garden, proclaimed as one of the top ten gardens in the country. The Swiss Garden is open to the Public.

Also at Old Warden is the fascinating Shuttleworth Collection of aircraft, cars, motorcycles and carriages. The collection is housed and displayed in seven hangars in the traditional setting of a 1930's grass aerodrome.

 

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What's near Old Warden

Attractions:
  Swiss Garden  1 Mile
  Moot Hall  6 Miles
  Cecil Higgins Art Gallery  6 Miles
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Towns:
  Northill  2 Miles
  Southill  2 Miles
  Shefford  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Country Properties (Shefford) Ltd  3 Miles
  Sheridan's  3 Miles
  Countrywide Residential Lettings  3 Miles
Hotels:
  The Barns Hotel  4 Miles
  Holiday Inn Express Bedford  6 Miles
  Park Inn Bedford  6 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Outfields Stables  9 Miles
  Sebright Farm Cottage  18 Miles
  Town Farm Cottages  20 Miles
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Campsites:
  Old Manor Caravan Park  15 Miles
  Highfield Farm Touring Park  17 Miles
  Billing Aquadrome  23 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Bedford  6 Miles

TIC: Sandy Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01767 682 728  4 Miles


Attractions near Old Warden
Swiss Garden (1 Mile)*
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.
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.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (6 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 Old Warden
Northill Tourist Information (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.
Southill Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Shefford Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Old Warden
The Barns Hotel (4 Miles)*
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.
Holiday Inn Express Bedford (6 Miles)*
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.
Park Inn Bedford (6 Miles)*
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 Old Warden
Outfields Stables (9 Miles)*
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.
Sebright Farm Cottage (18 Miles)*
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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