Bradwell

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Bradwell

Bradwell is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, approximately 5 miles west of the town of Milton Keynes. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

With a population of around 1,200 residents, Bradwell has a close-knit community feel. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and traditional English architecture. The local parish church, St. Lawrence's Church, is a prominent feature and dates back to the 12th century, adding to the area's historical significance.

Despite its small size, Bradwell offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still having access to urban areas.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with many scenic trails and bridleways to explore. The nearby Grand Union Canal also offers opportunities for boating and fishing. Overall, Bradwell is a tranquil and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Bradwell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.049263/-0.78082363 or Grid Reference SP8339. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The New Inn New Bradwell

Ryan Griffiths

Graft on Street from the aqueduct

Philip Jeffrey

The New Inn, New Bradwell

Mark Percy

Bancroft Villa, Milton Keynes

Site of a roman settlement c. AD100. Evidence of earlier occupation back to bronze age also found.

Stuart and Fiona Jackson

Telecommunications Mast

Near to Linford Wood in Milton Keynes

Stuart and Fiona Jackson

New Life Church, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes

Godfrey Pocock

Halleys Commet Public House

Although on one of Milton Keynes estates (Bradville), this public house stands on Bradwell Road, which has been around far longer than the "grid system" of MK, as has much of Bradville.

Mr Biz

The BIG Slide

A Play area in Downs Barn, one of over 500 in the New City. In the background can be seen a Redway, one of the foot/cycle paths networked across Milton Keynes.

Richard Schmidt

Stantonbury Campus

Saxon Hall at Stantonbury Campus. Stantonbury is probably the largest secondary school in Europe.

Richard Schmidt

Stantonbury Sports

Stantonbury has fantastic sports facilities, as can be seen from the astroturf pitches in the foreground and the athletics track in the midground. On the right is the recently built pavilion for the athletics track, which is home to Milton Keynes Athletics Club.

Richard Schmidt

Bradwell Windmill

This easily recognisable landmark proves that Milton Keynes has a long and varied history even if it is best known for its modern development.

Richard Schmidt

Grand Union Canal, New Bradwell

Taken in torrential rain. Boaters keep going in all weathers; the boat ahead has found one way of keeping dry.

Stephen McKay

Grafton Street Aqueduct

This aqueduct - the first to be built on the canal network for 50 years - was opened in 1991 and carries the Grand Union Canal over Grafton Street.

Stephen McKay

New Bradwell aqueduct

Looking down to the road below.

Jo and Steve Turner

Marlborough Roundabout

This roundabout is unique to Milton Keynes as it is the only one on the grid system to adjoin two "V" (vertical) roads and no "H" (horizontal), connecting the top of V8 Marlborough Street to V7 Saxon Street. The roundabout also falls over two different grid squares, with this the view eastwards.

Mr Biz