Biggleswade
Biggleswade is a market town and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire in Bedfordshire, England.
It lies on the River Ivel, 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Bedford. Its population was 22,541 at the time of the 2021 census, an increase of 36% compared to the population of 16,551 in the 2011 census.
Getting to Biggleswade
- 01Biggleswade
On the East Coast Mainline, served by Great Northern services between London King's Cross (about 30 minutes on the peak-hour express trains, 40 on a fast train, 50 on a semi-fast) and Peterborough.
Worth seeing
Biggleswade has an attractive market square in the centre of the town, which hosts a lively general market on Saturday, a monthly farmers market and occasional continental markets. The River Ivel runs along the West side of the town, and has a mix of industrial, residential and rural views, some attractive, some less so. You can gain access by the Mill, and up by Sainsbury's, at the Northern A1 roundabout.
- 01St Andrew's Church
Ivel Gardens, Shortmead St, SG18 0AL, United.
Things to do
- 01Saxon Leisure Centre
Saxon Drive, SG18 8SU, lifestyles.saxon@midbeds.gov.uk.
Where to eat
Raj Bengal, 61 Hitchin Street,. Does a great set dinner on Sunday The Viceroy, 51 Sun Street, SG18 0BY,. Another Indian restaurant, slightly further out of town, on Sun Street.
- 01SurfinCafé
3-4 Market House, SG18 8AQ, info@surfincafe.co.uk.
- 02Beego's Sandwich Bar
For the best sandwiches and baked potatoes in town!
- 03The Hare and Hounds
Just outside of Biggleswade in Old Warden, a wonderful pub-restaurant, serving home-cooked food.
Getting around Biggleswade the local way
- Get aroundA cycle route runs north–south through the town, mostly off-road, following the railway line.
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