Old Warden Park

Downs, Moorland in Bedfordshire

England

Old Warden Park

Bridleway up towards Shuttleworth College
Bridleway up towards Shuttleworth College Credit: Philip Jeffrey

Old Warden Park is a picturesque estate located in Bedfordshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including downs and moorland. The park is situated near the village of Old Warden, and its natural beauty attracts visitors from far and wide.

The downs in Old Warden Park consist of rolling hills covered in lush green grass, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The landscape is dotted with ancient trees, adding to the park's charm and providing shade and shelter for various wildlife species. Walking trails meander through the downs, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

In contrast, the moorland section of the park features open expanses of heather, creating a vibrant purple carpet during the flowering season. This unique habitat supports a diverse range of plant and animal life, including rare species such as the grayling butterfly and the nightjar bird.

Old Warden Park is also home to the Shuttleworth Collection, a renowned vintage aircraft museum and exhibition. The collection showcases an impressive array of historic planes, cars, and motorcycles, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of aviation and transport.

Overall, Old Warden Park offers a delightful combination of natural beauty and cultural attractions, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Old Warden Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.083492/-0.32835496 or Grid Reference TL1444. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway up towards Shuttleworth College
Bridleway up towards Shuttleworth College
Bridleway towards the airfield
Bridleway towards the airfield
Bridleway heading east
Bridleway heading east
A splash of autumn on Warden Road
A splash of autumn on Warden Road
Permissive path alongside the road to Old Warden
Permissive path alongside the road to Old Warden
Waymarker detail form photograph [[6985073]]
Waymarker detail form photograph [[6985073]]
Ickwell Bury
Ickwell Bury
Permissive bridleway towards Old Warden
Permissive bridleway towards Old Warden
Permissive bridleway heading north
Permissive bridleway heading north
Thatched cottage in Ickwell Green With boxing hares and aeroplane roof ornaments
Thatched cottage in Ickwell Green
With boxing hares and aeroplane roof ornaments
North Bedfordshire Heritage Trail
North Bedfordshire Heritage Trail
Footpath to Upper Caldecote
Footpath to Upper Caldecote
Footpath into Upper Caldecote
Footpath into Upper Caldecote
Direction signs on the B658, Upper Caldecote
Direction signs on the B658, Upper Caldecote
Church End : thatched cottage Grade II listed - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1222403" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1222403">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Church End : thatched cottage
Grade II listed - LinkExternal link.
Old Warden : Shuttleworth  College Built as Old Warden Park 1875-1880 to a design by architect Henry Clutton.
Old Warden : Shuttleworth College
Built as Old Warden Park 1875-1880 to a design by architect Henry Clutton.
Old Warden : Shuttleworth College
Old Warden : Shuttleworth College
Church End : Ongley Mausoleum Situated in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church, the Ongley family mausoleum is Grade II listed - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1222432?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1222432?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Church End : Ongley Mausoleum
Situated in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church, the Ongley family mausoleum is Grade II listed - LinkExternal link.
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Old Warden Park is located at Grid Ref: TL1444 (Lat: 52.083492, Lng: -0.32835496)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.083492,-0.32835496
College
Shuttleworth College
Wikidata: Q15277540
Lat/Long: 52.0848296/-0.3270227
Keeper's Cottage
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0794336/-0.3313688
Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 84
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0858254/-0.3238464
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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