Biggleswade by Mike Gillam
Biggleswade
Biggleswade is a charming small town located in Central Bedfordshire, England. The town is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing getaway in the countryside.
The history of Biggleswade dates back to Saxon times, when it was known as Bicelesuuade, meaning ‘the place where Bicel’s people lived’. In the 19th century, Biggleswade was a bustling market town and its name began to appear on maps of the area.
Today, there are plenty of things to do in Biggleswade. There’s a delightful selection of shops, pubs and cafés to explore as well as plenty of outdoor activities. There’s a vibrant arts scene in the town with galleries, exhibitions and regular concerts taking place throughout the year. There are also several parks and green spaces which provide ideal spots for picnics or just strolling around.
Biggleswade is a great destination for families, with a variety of attractions such as the Biggleswade Museum and Heritage Centre and an indoor play centre. For those who want to explore further afield, Biggleswade is just a short drive away from London or Cambridge.
Created: 13 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Biggleswade
Local History around Biggleswade
There are some historic monuments around including:
Cursus and five associated ring-ditches at Biggleswade CommonProbable Romano-Celtic Temple and Aligned Enclosures at Biggleswade CommonSt Thomas's ChapelStratton Park moated enclosure and associated manorial earthworksHolme Mill Iron BridgeMedieval fishery and warren in Home WoodSandy Lodge promontory fortSutton Packhorse Bridge'The Hills' motte and baileysBronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade CommonJohn O'Gaunt's HillQuince Hill ringwork, Old WardenMoated site, near Hill House, Old WardenAstwick Bury moat and associated moated moundSlight univallate hillfort on Galley HillA ringwork and bailey castle, ring ditch and enclosures east of Brookland Farm.Wildlife in and Around Biggleswade
Mammals found in Biggleswade
There have been 38 species of mammals recorded in the biggleswade area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
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Birds found in Biggleswade
There have been 238 species of birds recorded in the biggleswade area.
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) |
| Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) |
