Bulbourne

Settlement in Buckinghamshire Dacorum

England

Bulbourne

The Red Lion, Marsworth
The Red Lion, Marsworth Credit: Mark Percy

Bulbourne is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated near the town of Tring, it lies approximately 2 miles north of the town center. The village is nestled within the picturesque Chiltern Hills, offering residents and visitors beautiful natural surroundings.

Bulbourne is primarily known for its canal, the Grand Union Canal. The village is home to a marina, which serves as a popular hub for boating enthusiasts. The canal itself attracts many visitors who enjoy walking or cycling along its scenic towpath. The area is rich in wildlife, and it is not uncommon to spot various species of birds, ducks, and even swans along the canal.

The village also boasts a small but tight-knit community. It is home to a number of residential properties, ranging from quaint cottages to more modern houses. There is a village hall that serves as a central gathering place for residents, hosting a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

Although Bulbourne is a relatively small village, it benefits from its close proximity to Tring, which offers a wider range of amenities such as shops, restaurants, and schools. The village is well-connected, with regular bus services running to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Bulbourne offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to nearby amenities. Its natural beauty, coupled with the sense of community, makes it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Bulbourne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.814286/-0.648695 or Grid Reference SP9313. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Red Lion, Marsworth
The Red Lion, Marsworth
Vicarage Road Canal Bridge 130
Vicarage Road Canal Bridge 130
The former Ship Inn, Marsworth
The former Ship Inn, Marsworth
The Ship, Ship Lane, Lower End, Marsworth Grade II Listed 17th century former public house and shop. Canal side pubs generate many tales including here rumours of highwaymen bedding down for the evening. Information on the pub is thin on the ground but in 1941 a Bucks Herald obituary refers to a Mr Alfred Bird who had resided with his sister 'of the "Ship" Inn'. Searching directories under Marsworth (aka Masworth) I find no Ship but perhaps it is just listed as beer retailer, 1853 two beer retailers Thomas Lines and Robert Russell (& shopkeeper), 1876 John Jellis beer retailer (& grocer & coal merchant), 1883 two beer retailers George and John Jellis (George is John’s son and pubwiki lists John at the Ship from 1864 to 1891 when he’s shown as a publican in the census), 1899-1903 John Smith beer retailer and 1907-1915 Thomas Chamberlain beer retailer. Before 1853 Ma(r)sworth is not in my directories.
The Ship, Ship Lane, Lower End, Marsworth
Grade II Listed 17th century former public house and shop. Canal side pubs generate many tales including here rumours of highwaymen bedding down for the evening. Information on the pub is thin on the ground but in 1941 a Bucks Herald obituary refers to a Mr Alfred Bird who had resided with his sister 'of the "Ship" Inn'. Searching directories under Marsworth (aka Masworth) I find no Ship but perhaps it is just listed as beer retailer, 1853 two beer retailers Thomas Lines and Robert Russell (& shopkeeper), 1876 John Jellis beer retailer (& grocer & coal merchant), 1883 two beer retailers George and John Jellis (George is John’s son and pubwiki lists John at the Ship from 1864 to 1891 when he’s shown as a publican in the census), 1899-1903 John Smith beer retailer and 1907-1915 Thomas Chamberlain beer retailer. Before 1853 Ma(r)sworth is not in my directories.
Looking towards Lock No. 41 The view from near Lock 40 towards Lock 41 on the Marsworth flight of the Grand Union Canal.
Looking towards Lock No. 41
The view from near Lock 40 towards Lock 41 on the Marsworth flight of the Grand Union Canal.
Grand Union Canal Canal at Bulbourne.
Grand Union Canal
Canal at Bulbourne.
Marshcroft Lane Track leading to Marshcroft Farm.
Marshcroft Lane
Track leading to Marshcroft Farm.
Grand Union Canal Canal near Bulbourne.
Grand Union Canal
Canal near Bulbourne.
Bulbourne Canal Works Building on the Grand Union Canal.
Bulbourne Canal Works
Building on the Grand Union Canal.
Tring Reservoirs Reservoirs next to the Grand Union Canal.
Tring Reservoirs
Reservoirs next to the Grand Union Canal.
Marsworth Lock 39 Lock on the Grand Union Canal.
Marsworth Lock 39
Lock on the Grand Union Canal.
Vicarage Road Grand Union Canal in Marsworth.
Vicarage Road
Grand Union Canal in Marsworth.
Lower Icknield Way Road leading north from Marsworth.
Lower Icknield Way
Road leading north from Marsworth.
An Avanti West Coast train going south An Avanti West Coast 'Pendolino' express heads south towards London.
An Avanti West Coast train going south
An Avanti West Coast 'Pendolino' express heads south towards London.
A train of new cars heads towards the Channel Tunnel Class 66 No. 66012 hauls a long car carrier train from the Midlands to Dollond's Moor freight yard in Kent for shipment via the Channel Tunnel to the Continent.
A train of new cars heads towards the Channel Tunnel
Class 66 No. 66012 hauls a long car carrier train from the Midlands to Dollond's Moor freight yard in Kent for shipment via the Channel Tunnel to the Continent.
Startops End Reservoir A view through the trees from the road causeway over the reservoir.
Startops End Reservoir
A view through the trees from the road causeway over the reservoir.
Town Field Farm bridge 130 (Grand Union Canal)  Bridge 130 carries the road over the canal towards Long Marston
Town Field Farm bridge 130 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 130 carries the road over the canal towards Long Marston
Manor Farm bridge 129 (Grand Union Canal)  Bridge 129 carries a track over the canal
Manor Farm bridge 129 (Grand Union Canal)
Bridge 129 carries a track over the canal
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Bulbourne is located at Grid Ref: SP9313 (Lat: 51.814286, Lng: -0.648695)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Dacorum

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Located within 500m of 51.814286,-0.648695
Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 51.8158117/-0.6540101
Bulbourne
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.8130187/-0.6481906
Tring Garden Centre
Addr Postcode: HP23 5HF
Addr Street: Bulbourne Road
Check Date: 2023-04-30
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 09:30-16:00
Shop: garden_centre
Website: https://britishgardencentres.com/tring-garden-centre/
Lat/Long: 51.8106794/-0.6491943
Grand Junction Arms PH
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021424600
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Grand Junction Arms PH
Naptan Crossing: Grand Union Canal
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Grand Union Canal
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgtdwm
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Bulbourne Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8135123/-0.6478232
Bus Stop
Grand Junction Arms PH
Bus: yes
Local Ref: NR
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Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Grand Union Canal
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtdatmj
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Bulbourne Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8135589/-0.6479668
Water Point
Bulborne Water Point
Access: permissive
Drinking Water: yes
Man Made: water_tap
Operator: Canal and River Trust
Waterway: water_point
Lat/Long: 51.8130378/-0.6470365
Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 51.815904/-0.6543707
Leisure: garden
Lat/Long: 51.8131491/-0.6489262
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 51.8112192/-0.6505826
Board Type: nature
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.815305/-0.6520332
Bbq
Check Date: 2022-11-06
Covered: yes
Fuel: charcoal
Lat/Long: 51.8153222/-0.6520741
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.8153349/-0.6518139
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.8153422/-0.6519644
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.8154173/-0.6516871
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.8154173/-0.6518537
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.816154/-0.6448746
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 51.816199/-0.6445856
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.8162692/-0.6442012
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8162982/-0.6446945
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: HP23 111
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.8134657/-0.6481452
Cafe
College Lake Cafe
Addr City: Tring
Addr County: Buckinghamshire
Addr Housename: College Lake Nature Reserve
Addr Postcode: HP23 5QG
Addr Street: Upper Icknield Way
Fhrs Id: 370422
Fixme Addr 1: Pitstone
Phone: +44 1442 826774
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/visitor-centres
Lat/Long: 51.816302/-0.644523
Castle Hide
Leisure: bird_hide
Lat/Long: 51.814863/-0.6477355
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.8158327/-0.6539013
Board Type: history
Check Date: 2022-11-06
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.8156062/-0.6536669
Wildlife Sightings
Bicycle: no
Hiking: yes
Information: map
Map Size: site
Map Type: scheme
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.8162932/-0.6449097
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8146907/-0.6471124
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8148934/-0.6484274
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8152229/-0.6490919
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.8164201/-0.6504243
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.8180877/-0.650551
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.8163272/-0.6443967
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.8163708/-0.6444155
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.8164164/-0.6444892
Bicycle: no
Hiking: yes
Information: map
Map Size: site
Map Type: scheme
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.8163612/-0.644736
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8163376/-0.6446002
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 51.8162684/-0.6448846
Toilets
Access: permissive
Lat/Long: 51.8162257/-0.6445677
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