Bletsoe
in Bedford of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.212 and -0.506 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 12' 43" and W -0° 30' 22"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:08 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 4:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Bletsoe

Bletsoe in Bedford (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 51 mi (or 82 km) north of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Bletsoe is now 03:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Bletsoe, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Sywell Aerodrome in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sharnbrook, Oakley, Riseley, Clapham and Stevington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bedford Swan

Address
5,6 mi
The Embankment
MK40 1RW Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Sharnbrook Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
A6 Park Lane
MK44 1LX Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tennyson House Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
36 Shakespeare Road
MK40 2ED Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Park Inn By Radisson Bedford

Address
5,7 mi
St. Marys Street 2
MK42 0AR Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD

Address
4,5 mi
BECKFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE
MK41 7PH BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tree Garth

Address
4,2 mi
Church End
MK44 2RP Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BEDFORD GOLDINGTON ROAD

Address
5,8 mi
403 GOLDINGTON ROAD
MK41 0DS BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bedford Town Centre

Address
5,6 mi
RIVERSIDE NORTH WATERFRONT
DT3 5HJ BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bedford (Priory Marina)

Address
6,2 mi
PRIORY COUNTRY PARK BARKERS LANE
MK41 9DJ BEDFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Dodge Charger @Bedford Autodrome Track Day 23.11.13

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 00:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Nurburgring Experience

Track & Tour Events www.ttevents.co.uk Video: www.valentinolaz.com.


Driving a Caterham 7 Superlight

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 58:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christopher Phin


Clio 200 (x2) vs Focus RS vs Golf R32 - Javelin Trackday Bedford Autodrome 03/11/12 1080p

Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 15:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anx10us

Clio 200 Focus RS Golf R32 - Javelin Track Day, Beford Autodrome - 03/11/12 - 1080p. Camera used is a Sony HDR TG5 1080p, camera is mounted to a headrest mount (link below) ...


Bedford Autodrome - Javelin Track Day - 30/11/13 - Session 1 - BMW E36 323i Coupe

Published: December 10, 2013
Length: 29:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TrackCarRuns

Car: '97 BMW E36 323i Coupe. Location: Javelin Track Day, @Bedford Autodrome Car Modifications: - Bilstein/ eibach fixed height shock and spring kit - M3 front bumper, GTR rear wing - Interior...


Driving a BMW M3 GTP

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 50:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christopher Phin


Chasing BMW 1M at Bedford then e46 M3 spin

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 49:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Nurburgring Experience

Racing driver excuses - nursing OEM BMW brake pads! Quite pleased I *almost* kept up with a well driven 1M with an instructor onboard!


Bedford Autodrome 2nd June 2014 Porsche Boxster

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 08:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cervezaman

Couple of laps of Bedford Autodrome GT Circuit in my Boxster S PDK.


2015 Season Opener - Bedford (SEN) - Clio 172 Cup

Published: March 01, 2015
Length: 29:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mick Pittman

Season Opener at Bedford Autodrome (SEN) - Saturday 28th Feb, 2015 Clio 172 Cup.


Bedford Autodrome - No Limits Trackday - Fast Group - August 2013

Published: February 17, 2014
Length: 57:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Eccles

Testing out my GoPro Hero3 Black edition on multiple mounting points.


Windmills of Bedfordshire: Sharnbrook Windmill

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 20:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sniff001

This video documents the windmill at Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire during a peaceful Sunday morning, and as it looks today. Me and my sister have had a lifelong...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

RAF Twinwood Farm

RAF Twinwood Farm is a former World War II airfield in England, located 4 mi north of Bedford. For the majority of the war the airfield was home to RAF night fighters.

Located at 52.1811, -0.486131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Bedfordshire, Royal Air Force stations in Bedfordshire, Military and war museums in England, Military aviation museums in England, Museums in Bedfordshire, World War II museums in the United Kingdom

Oakley (Bedford) railway station

Oakley railway station was built by the Midland Railway in 1857 on its extension from Leicester to Bedford and Hitchin. It was closed to passengers in 1958 and closed completely in 1963. The station buildings remain in a dilapidated state though the goods yard is used by a haulage company. About a mile (2 km) north of the station is the point where the Midland installed its first troughs to allow locomotives to pick up water.

Located at 52.1729, -0.5192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1857, Railway stations closed in 1958, Railway stations closed in 1963

Sharnbrook railway station

Sharnbrook railway station was opened in 1857 by the Midland Railway to serve the village of Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire, England. It was on the Midland's extension from Leicester to Bedford and Hitchin. It was situated near to Sharnbrook Summit. Here, originally there was a 1 in 119 gradient from the south taking the line to 340 feet above sea level. Around 1880, the line was quadrupled, with the new goods tracks taken through Sharnbrook Tunnel.

Located at 52.2254, -0.5318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Bedfordshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1857, Railway stations closed in 1960

Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre

Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre is an immigration detention centre at Milton Ernest in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire. It opened on 19 November 2001 and was built to hold up to 900 people making it the largest immigration detention centre in Europe at the time. Since opening in 2001 has been dogged by controversy. In February 2002, it was gutted through a fire, reopening in September 2003. Throughout its operational period a number of hunger strikes and riots have occurred there.

Located at 52.1953, -0.484722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Immigration to the United Kingdom, Immigration detention centres and prisons in the United Kingdom, Bedfordshire

Bedford Autodrome

Bedford Autodrome is based just north of Bedford, England, in the village of Thurleigh. It is owned by former Formula One driver Jonathan Palmer.

Located at 52.2336, -0.472222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in England, Sports venues in Bedfordshire

Church of All Saints, Milton Ernest

Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.

Located at 52.1938, -0.5091 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches

Church of St Peter, Sharnbrook

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Peter. It is of Gothic architecture style, with a tower and spire. Its interior is decorated with monuments.

Located at 52.2256, -0.5468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches