Eversholt

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Eversholt

Bison Halt railway station, Woburn Safari Park Credit: Bryn Holmes

Eversholt is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles south of the town of Woburn and 12 miles southeast of the city of Milton Keynes, Eversholt is a rural settlement surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The village is known for its rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back to prehistoric times. It is believed that Eversholt was originally founded as a Saxon settlement, and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, the village has grown and evolved, while still managing to retain its traditional charm.

Eversholt is home to several notable landmarks, including the Grade I listed St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century and features beautiful stained glass windows and an ancient yew tree in the churchyard. The village also boasts a quaint village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, providing a sense of community for its residents.

Surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, Eversholt offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links to the M1 motorway and access to public transportation.

Overall, Eversholt is a charming and historic village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Eversholt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.993098/-0.569717 or Grid Reference SP9833. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bison Halt railway station, Woburn Safari Park

Bryn Holmes

Parkland, Woburn

The avenue entering the northern end of the deer park.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Eversholt

Wheat to the east of Berry End Farm.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Eversholt

A footpath through peas on the approach to Water End.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Eversholt

A footpath through barley on the approach to Berrystead.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Eversholt

Barley and power lines catch the evening light below Hills End.

Andrew Smith

Lion Enclosure at Woburn Safari Park

Iain Thompson

Woburn Safari Park Tiger Enclosure

Iain Thompson

Kingshoe Wood

The little green sign says "Private Woods, Keep Out". This wood borders the M1 for about half a mile.

Rob Farrow

St. John the Baptist, Eversholt

One of the many chocolate-brown churches in this part of Bedfordshire. The blue shape in the foreground is not an apparition of the Holy Grail, but more prosaically lens glare ! More information about Eversholt and its church here Link

Rob Farrow

St John the Baptist - Tower & Porch

Eversholt is quite a straggly village, the church here is (unsurprisingly) at Church End but near to Brook End. Another part of the village is called Witts End - which I've been at many times! More information about Eversholt and its church here Link

Rob Farrow

The Green Man, Eversholt

A solid looking pub directly opposite the church in Eversholt. Apparently it dates from 1835 Own website - Link

Rob Farrow

View back to M1 from near Kingshoe Wood

Taken from the opposite side of the road from Kingshoe Wood (See SP9934 : Kingshoe Wood), this view is across fields to where the M1 cuts straight across the fields. The line of the M1 can be made out by the three thin lampposts.

Rob Farrow

War Memorial, Eversholt

In the churchyard of St.John the Baptist, Eversholt is this quite unusual war memorial topped by an angel (St. Michael perhaps) rather than the more usual cross.

Rob Farrow

View towards Tyrell's End

Taken next to St. John the Baptist's church in Eversholt looking down the lane towards Tyrell's End.

Rob Farrow

Hills End, Eversholt

Eversholt is a very scattered village with numerous "ends". This row of houses the best part of a mile from the centre of the village, is called Hills End.

Rob Farrow

Dead Elms

A sad sight, a stand of dead elm trees, victims of Dutch Elm Disease. However as a species the Elm is not giving up, it continues to reproduce asexually by suckering. It produces vigorously grown young trees that live 20 or so years, but before they reach maturity the disease gets them - however by this time they themselves have sent out suckers. Opposite these dead trees were some SP9733 : Live Elms !

Rob Farrow