Great Denham

Civil Parish in Bedfordshire

England

Great Denham

Thatched cottage on West End Road, Box End — Thatched cottage on West End Road, Box End Credit: David Howard

Great Denham is a civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Bedford town center. The area is predominantly residential and has experienced significant growth in recent years due to new housing developments.

The parish is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the east, providing picturesque views and recreational opportunities for residents. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Great Denham is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling paths for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.

The heart of Great Denham features a modern village center, which includes a supermarket, a pharmacy, and various shops and services. Additionally, there is a primary school located within the parish, making it an attractive area for families.

Transportation in Great Denham is convenient, with easy access to major road networks, including the A421 and the A428. The nearby Bedford train station provides regular services to London and other major cities, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Overall, Great Denham offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment for its residents. With its proximity to the river, beautiful countryside, and excellent amenities, it has become an increasingly popular place to live in Bedfordshire.

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Thatched cottage on West End Road, Box End

Thatched cottage on West End Road, Box End

Box End Road

Box End Road

Woods by Box End Road, Kempston

Woods by Box End Road, Kempston

The Smiths Arms, Margetts Road, Kempston Public House on corner of Margetts Road and Duncombe Street, Kempston, Bedford. The building was first licensed as a beer house in 1856.

The Smiths Arms, Margetts Road, Kempston

Public House on corner of Margetts Road and Duncombe Street, Kempston, Bedford. The building was first licensed as a beer house in 1856.

Police Station, Bedford Road, Kempston Police Station, Bedford Road, Kempston.

Police Station, Bedford Road, Kempston

Police Station, Bedford Road, Kempston.

Kempston Grange, Addison Howard Park, Bedford Road, Kempston Henry Littledale, director of the Sun Life Insurance Company, built Kempston Grange for £17,500 in 1842. He was living there in 1845. The property passed through various hands and was later owned by the Howard family who, in 1937, gave some of the grounds to Kempston Urban District Council as a park named after their late son.

Kempston Grange, Addison Howard Park, Bedford Road, Kempston

Henry Littledale, director of the Sun Life Insurance Company, built Kempston Grange for £17,500 in 1842. He was living there in 1845. The property passed through various hands and was later owned by the Howard family who, in 1937, gave some of the grounds to Kempston Urban District Council as a park named after their late son.

Kempston Town Council Offices, Bedford Road, Kempston The former Kempston Urban District Council offices, now Kempston Town Council offices. Kempston Urban District Council first met on 18 May 1896; the Council was abolished in 1974.

Kempston Town Council Offices, Bedford Road, Kempston

The former Kempston Urban District Council offices, now Kempston Town Council offices. Kempston Urban District Council first met on 18 May 1896; the Council was abolished in 1974.

Church of God Prophecy, Bunyan Road, Kempston Bunyan Road Church and Community Centre, now the Church of God Prophecy.

Church of God Prophecy, Bunyan Road, Kempston

Bunyan Road Church and Community Centre, now the Church of God Prophecy.

Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston The church was consecrated on 14 July 1940. The architect was J Harold Gibbons; it was influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Road, Kempston

The church was consecrated on 14 July 1940. The architect was J Harold Gibbons; it was influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Kempston East Methodist Church, Bedford Road, Kempston Kempston East Methodist church was built in 1904 in the shape of a cross. It is the daughter church of Kempston West Methodist.

Kempston East Methodist Church, Bedford Road, Kempston

Kempston East Methodist church was built in 1904 in the shape of a cross. It is the daughter church of Kempston West Methodist.

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, Bedford Road, Kempston

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, Bedford Road, Kempston

The Duke Public House, Woburn Road, Kempston This public house was open by c.1885 when it first appears on local directories.

The Duke Public House, Woburn Road, Kempston

This public house was open by c.1885 when it first appears on local directories.

Kempston Rural, Corner of Box End Road and B560 View across fields looking towards All Saints Church and Vicarage (facing away from Vicarage Farm).

Kempston Rural, Corner of Box End Road and B560

View across fields looking towards All Saints Church and Vicarage (facing away from Vicarage Farm).

Kempston Rural, Corner of Box End Road and B560 View along B560, Vicarage Farm to right of photograph.

Kempston Rural, Corner of Box End Road and B560

View along B560, Vicarage Farm to right of photograph.

War Memorial, High Street, Kempston The land directly behind the memorial was waiting construction of a Lidl Store. This was built and subsequently demolished.

War Memorial, High Street, Kempston

The land directly behind the memorial was waiting construction of a Lidl Store. This was built and subsequently demolished.

Springfield Avenue, Kempston View of Springfield Avenue from junction with Stuart Road and Harris Close.

Springfield Avenue, Kempston

View of Springfield Avenue from junction with Stuart Road and Harris Close.

Farrer Street, Kempston View along Farrer Street towards Bedford Road.

Farrer Street, Kempston

View along Farrer Street towards Bedford Road.

Bedford Road, Kempston View of Bedford Road and junction of Cleveland Street. The Banana Moon Day Nursery is on the corner.

Bedford Road, Kempston

View of Bedford Road and junction of Cleveland Street. The Banana Moon Day Nursery is on the corner.

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Great Denham is located at Grid Ref: TL0247 (Lat: 52.118609, Lng: -0.511528)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.118609,-0.511528

Note: Limit of navigation

Source: GOBA

Lat/Long: 52.1179428/-0.5057865

Note: this is a floating boom before the weir, not part of the weir itself

Lat/Long: 52.1174189/-0.512611

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1162447/-0.5161496

Parking

Parking: surface

Lat/Long: 52.1202659/-0.5181267

Kemspton Main Weir

Waterway: weir

Lat/Long: 52.1174038/-0.5123066

Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: traffic_signals

Crossing Ref: toucan

Lat/Long: 52.116074/-0.516023

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Crossing Markings: no

Lat/Long: 52.1157724/-0.5157741

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 52.1179687/-0.5063543

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 52.1188453/-0.5075448

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 52.1160508/-0.5106836

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.1177993/-0.5055626

Bar

Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club

Addr City: Kempston

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 134

Addr Postcode: MK42 7BN

Addr Street: High Street

Fhrs Authority: Bedford

Fhrs Id: 106551

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 37068

Lat/Long: 52.1153607/-0.5092174

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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