Biddenham Pit, Bedford

Name: Biddenham Pit
Address: Bedford, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Bedford

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Biddenham Pit is a gravel pit and Site of Special Scientific Interest, 0.41 hectares in size located in Biddenham, Bedfordshire. The pit was notified to Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire County Council under the Wildlife and Countryside Act in 1988, and is also a Geological Conservation Review site. The site is owned by Persimmon Homes and Kier Homes, with management advice given by Natural England. ()

Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°8'33"N, 0°30'29"W

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Bedford United Kingdom

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Biddenham Pit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Owen, Church of St James, Bromham Lake, Queens Park.

0.8 miNW
Church
Church of St Owen, Bromham
20 min walk • Church of St Owen is a Grade I listed church in Bromham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The church is a 17th-century building and stands in a parkland setting. There is an alabaster tomb and a triple brass in the chancel.
0.6 miSW
Church
Church of St James, Bedford
15 min walk • Church of St James is a Grade I listed church in Biddenham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The Church has a website.
0.7 miN
Park
Bromham Lake, Bedford
20 min walk • Bromham Lake is a 10.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve east of Bromham in Bedfordshire. It is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council. The lake was formed when the site was used for the extraction of sand, gravel and limestone between 1969 and 1975, and an Iron Age house was found during the extraction.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Queens Park, Bedford
28 min walk • Queens Park is an electoral ward and area in Bedford, England. The area's borders are approximately Bromham Road and Beverley Crescent to the north, the Midland Main Line railway line to the east, and the River Great Ouse to the south.

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Which popular attractions are close to Biddenham Pit?

Nearby attractions include Church of St James, Bedford (15 min walk), Bromham Lake, Bedford (20 min walk), Church of St Owen, Bromham (20 min walk).

Biddenham Pit, Bedford

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Biddenham Pit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Church of St Owen, Bromham

Church of St James, Bedford

Bromham Lake, Bedford

Queens Park, Bedford

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biddenham Pit?