Longholme Bridge

Longholme Bridge is a bridge in Bedford, England. Longholme Bridge is situated nearby to River Great Ouse, as well as near the water park Oasis Beach Pool.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fenlake Meadows and Bedford Castle.

Fenlake Meadows

Nature reserve

Fenlake Meadows is a 19.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve located in the Kingsbrook area of Bedford. It is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council. This site is in a river valley on the bank of the River Great Ouse, and it is often wet and waterlogged.

Bedford Castle

Archaeological site

Photo: Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Bedford Castle was a large medieval castle in Bedford, England. Built after 1100 by Henry I, the castle played a prominent part in both the civil war of the Anarchy and the First Barons' War. Bedford Castle is situated 3,700 feet west of Longholme Bridge.

The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum

Museum

Photo: Simonxag, Public domain.

The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum is the principal art gallery and museum in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, run by Bedford Borough Council and the trustees of the Cecil Higgins Collection. The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum is situated 3,900 feet northwest of Longholme Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castle and Harrowden.

Castle

Suburb

Castle is an electoral ward and area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The Castle area incorporates the site of Bedford Castle and the town's historic centre including its market and High Street, as well as nearby residential streets.

Harrowden

Hamlet

Photo: Mr Biz, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Harrowden is a one-street hamlet in the civil parish of Shortstown, Bedfordshire, England. Its name comes from the Old English Hearg-dūn, meaning "Temple Hill".