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. 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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Attractions near Old Warden
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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. |
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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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Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
(6 Miles)*
The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is now closed for re-development and will re-open in 2009/10. |
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Towns near Old Warden
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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. |
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Southill Tourist Information
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Shefford Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Old Warden
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Outfields Stables
(9 Miles)*
The stables at Outfields are a perfect rural retreat; just five miles from the centre of Bedford, 3/4mile from the nearest road. |
Scald End Farm
(10 Miles)*
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