Great Barford is a Village in the county of Bedfordshire.
The Bedfordshire village of Great Barford is located on the River Great Ouse, just east of the county town of Bedford.
The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Church of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to the 13th century. There is also evidence of a 12th-century Norman motte and bailey castle, known as Castle Hill, which was built by Hugh de Beau.
Great Barford postcode: MK44 3
There are great places to visit near Great Barford including some great towns, nature reserves, ancient sites, hills, woodlands, rivers and streams, villages, historic buildings, country parks, lakes and shopping centres.
Sandy, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Cranfield, and Biggleswade are some of Great Barford best towns to visit near Great Barford.
There are a several good nature reserves in the Great Barford area like RSPB The Lodge, and Sharnbrook Summit.
There are a several good ancient sites in the Great Barford area like Galley Hill Hillfort, and Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.
The area around Great Barford boasts some of the best hills including Galley Hill Hillfort, and Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.
The area close to Great Barford boasts some of the best woodlands including The Everton Estate.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the area around Great Barford like River Great Ouse at Bedford.
Stevington, Cardington, Willington - Bedford, Whipsnade, Stewartby, Aspley Guise, and Great Barford are great places to visit near Great Barford if you like villages.
Historic Buildings to visit near Great Barford include Stevington Windmill, Willington Dovecote and Stables, Bedford School Chapel, Stewartby Brickworks, Great Barford Bridge, Market Place Woburn, and Town Hall at Woburn.
Great Barford's best nearby country parks can be found at Priory Country Park, and Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate.
The area around Great Barford's best lakes can be found at Priory Lake.
The Mall Luton is one of Great Barford's best, nearby shopping centres to visit in Great Barford.
Great Barford History
There are some historic monuments around Great Barford:
