Aspley Guise

Civil Parish in Bedfordshire

England

Aspley Guise

Woburn Sands Station from Cranfield Road Woburn Sands Station is adjacent to the Newport Road level crossing. The station building has been tastefully restored and is now a Costa Coffee cafe. Traffic on this busy road is held up whenever trains need to pass, 4 times an hour or more. When East West Railway begin running an enhanced passenger service on this line, hold ups will be much more frequent. Replacement of the crossing with a bridge is the obvious answer, but it would have to be further away and thus would starve the town of passing traffic, which the residents are not happy with. No decision as to what the solution is has been made yet. — Woburn Sands Station from Cranfield Road Credit: Bob Walters

Aspley Guise is a civil parish located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south-east of the town of Milton Keynes and about 13 miles west of the city of Bedford. The parish encompasses an area of about 2.5 square miles.

The village of Aspley Guise is known for its picturesque setting and historical charm. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including parts of the Aspley Woods and Woburn Sands, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village itself has a population of around 2,500 people.

Aspley Guise has a rich history dating back to medieval times, and there are several notable historical landmarks within the parish. One of the most prominent is the Grade I listed St. Botolph's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church features fine architectural details and is known for its stained glass windows.

The village also offers a range of amenities and facilities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a variety of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants, providing options for dining and socializing.

Overall, Aspley Guise is a vibrant and picturesque civil parish, with a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community. It attracts both residents and visitors alike, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting in the heart of Bedfordshire.

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Woburn Sands Station from Cranfield Road

Woburn Sands Station is adjacent to the Newport Road level crossing. The station building has been tastefully restored and is now a Costa Coffee cafe. Traffic on this busy road is held up whenever trains need to pass, 4 times an hour or more. When East West Railway begin running an enhanced passenger service on this line, hold ups will be much more frequent. Replacement of the crossing with a bridge is the obvious answer, but it would have to be further away and thus would starve the town of passing traffic, which the residents are not happy with. No decision as to what the solution is has been made yet.

Bob Walters

Station Road, Woburn Sands

Towards the station, which is on the Bletchley - Bedford line.

Robin Webster

War memorial, Woburn Sands

In full, Woburn Sands and Aspley Heath War Memorial. It is grade II listed, and unusually incorporates a clock.

Robin Webster

Woburn Road, Woburn Sands

Entering the village from the Woburn direction. The two are a fair way apart.

Robin Webster

Village centre, Aspley Guise

Robin Webster

Bedford Road, Aspley Guise

Robin Webster

Road junction, Husborne Crawley

School Lane leaves Bedford Road. The large house is 'The Lodge', a grade II listed building, mid 19th century.

Robin Webster

Steam train near Ridgmont

BR standard 4MT 2-6-4T No. 80079 has just passed under the M1 and is heading towards Aspley Guise with a railtour from Bedford to Bletchley.

Bob Walters

Matrix board - M1 southbound

Dave Thompson

Matrix board - M1 southbound

Dave Thompson

Footbridge crossing M1 southbound

Dave Thompson

Marston Vale railway line

The Marston Vale railway line looking west towards Aspley Guise from the road near M1 Junction 13.

Bob Walters

Toyota cars for Europe

Class 66 No.66075 heads a long train of Toyota cars for Europe through Aspley Guise Station. The train has travelled from Toton Yard in Derbyshire and will arrive at Dollonds Moor Sidings in Kent to then go via the Channel Tunnel to Belgium. Toyota's factory in Belgium makes a different model which is shipped the other way for the UK market.

Bob Walters

Farmland, Aspley Guise

A footpath between wheat fields to the south of Husborne Crawley.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woburn

Fields of wheat to the south of Husborne Crawley.

Andrew Smith

Southbound M1

View from below the footbridge near Aspley Hall.

David Dixon

Overhead Sign Gantry on the M1 near to Brogborough

The M1 is a north–south motorway connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1(M) near Aberford. It was the first motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom. The motorway is 193 miles long and was constructed in four phases. Most of the motorway was opened between 1959 and 1968 but the southern end was extended in 1977 and the northern end was extended in 1999.

David Dixon