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a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire

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A winding river almost totally encircles Felmersham, the Great Ouse sweeps over the hill and flows in a loop around this most picturesque of villages. The two bridges spanning the river are divided by a century. Access to the south of the village is over a bridge from the 18th-century, and the north is accessed by a bridge built in the 19th-century. The river is crystal clear, its banks, like the river bed are covered with long, trailing weeds and every now and again the peaceful tranquility of the slow moving waters is broken by the colourful sight of a pleasure craft, its passengers enjoying one of the last lazy, hazy days of summer.

Felmersham is a spacious place, it has a host of enchanting properties, many are built of stone with luxurient foilage creeping over ancient walls, reaching towards delightful dormer windows almost hidden by a golden thickly thatched roof. The sun public house, that too, is of stone under a thatched roof, survives as the last of Felmersham's three old inns. The magnificent church of St.Mary the Virgin survives from the 13th-century. The impressive west facade is a fine example of Early English work. There is a central tower and in the 15th-century the nave walls were raised to give a flat pitched roof and clerestory. A delicate screen of the same period is in marked contrast with the enormous piers of the crossing. The church is all cool serenity, it contains many relics from its ancient past and being largely unaltered throughout its history makes it well worth a visit.

The leafy lanes of the surrounding countryside are criss-crossed by rich pastureland and meadows grazed by contented cattle and sheep. Dotted around are pleasant barn conversions, for this is a village where properties of a newer build blend harmonoisly with the old. The old stone schoolhouse, now a private home, is built of stone and dates from the mid-19th-century. The Old Rectory dates 17th-century. Sadly, the historic Six Ringers at over 500 years old is now closed.

Felmersham makes a ideal base from which to explore the lovely Bedfordshire countryside; close by attractions include-Flamingo Gardens and Zoological Park, the Postmill and Watermill at nearby Bromham. The county town of Beford has a museum telling much of the history of the region.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Felmersham

Harrold-Odell Country Park	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Santa Pod Raceway	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Stevington Country Park	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Irchester Country Park	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Castle Ashby House	(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Emberton Country Park	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Chicheley Hall	(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Sywell Reservoir Country Park	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Billing Aquadrome	(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Houghton House	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Salcey Forest	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Maulden Wood	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Shuttleworth Collection	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Shuttleworth House	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Swiss Garden	(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Felmersham

Bedford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE)
Bedford is the historic County town of Bedfordshire with a beautiful riverside setting on the great River Ouse. John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's has strong associations with this town.
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Olney, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)
Amongst other things the small town of Olney in Buckinghamshire is famous for its hymns - Amazing Grace was one of the so-called Olney Hymns written by the rector John Newton, and William Cowper, the poet.
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Elstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
Elstow's fine Moot Hall is a building of 1500, this is a medieval market hall which is open to the public, it houses a collection illustrating John Bunyan's life and times.
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Willington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)
Willington lies on the south east outskirts of Bedford, it is most notable for its Dovecote, an oblong structure with nesting...
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Newport Pagnell, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)
Visitors here can find plenty to interest them, the town has the worlds oldest iron-bridge still in use for motorised traffic.
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Bythorn, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction N)
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Ampthill, a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction S)
The lovely town of Ampthill lies sheltered by hills in the sandstone belt of Bedfordshire.
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Old Warden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)
Old Warden is a sleepy Bedfordshire village with pretty honey-coloured thatched cottages and a wealth of other interesting buildings.
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Clophill, in the county of Bedfordshire (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)
A village surrounded by woodlands and famous for the art of straw plaiting used to make straw boater hats. Legend has it that...
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Milton Keynes, in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction SW)
Of interest to visitors to the town is Milton Keynes Museum, this preserves the history of the town and its area from the early 19th century through to the present day.
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Silsoe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)
Silsoe is mostly noted for Wrest Park, a mansion in French Chateaux style which was the home of the de Grey family.
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Northampton, in the county of Northamptonshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)
The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of...
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Woburn, in the county of Bedfordshire (15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction S)
The picturesque village of Woburn has an mixture of delightful old cottages and the magnificent Woburn Abbey.
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Stoke Bruerne, in the county of Northamptonshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction W)
Lying just south of Northampton this beautiful canal village offers a wealth of interest to any boating enthusiast or any country lover.
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Stony Stratford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SW)
The pretty market town of Stony Stratford is an ancient town built around the Roman road 'Watling Street' which runs through the...
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Nearby travel help

Bedford Station	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE)
Bedford St. Johns Station	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)
M1 Junction 14	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)
M1 Junction 13	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction S)
London Luton Airport	(24.2 miles, 39.0 km, direction S)
Cambridge Airport	(30.9 miles, 49.7 km, direction E)
Felmersham to London	(51.6 miles, 83.1 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Felmersham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Felmersham center
Queens Head Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SE)
Shakespeare Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)
De Pary's Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE)
Embankment Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)
The Barns Hotel (Form. Corus Hotel Bedford)	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SE)
The Falcon Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)
The Hind Hotel	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW)
The Columbia Hotel	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)
Tudor Gate Hotel	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW)
The Worlds End	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)
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