town in Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK

Ampthill a quaint town of about 13,000 people in Bedfordshire.

Ampthill market place

Understand edit

Thie Georgian market town is famous for its connections with Catherine of Aragon and John Bunyan's A Pilgrim's Progress.

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Ampthill is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from junction 12 of the M1.

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Map of Ampthill

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  • Rugby Union: Ampthill RUFC play in the Championship, England's second tier. Their home ground is Dillingham Park north side of town.

Buy edit

It has numerous antique, gift and coffee shops.

Eat edit

  • Donatello's, Dunstable Street - pizza and pasta
  • Fratelli's, Dunstable Street - pizza and pasta
  • The Dewdrop, Dunstable Street - Chinese takeaway and restaurant
  • Rajgate, Bedford Street - Indian takeaway and restaurant
  • Earl's, Dunstable Street - restaurant and brasserie

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Thatched Cottages (geograph 442406)

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  • 1 The Albion, 36 Dunstable St, MK45 2JT, +44 1525 634 857.  
  • 2 Engine & Tender, 9-11 Dunstable St, MK45 2NJ, +44 1525 403 319. Green King  
  • 3 The Old Sun, 87 Dunstable St, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2NQ, +44 1525 405 466.  

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As of May 2022, Ampthill has 4G from all UK carriers. 5G has not yet reached town, though it's getting close.

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  • Go north to Bedford 10 mi (16 km) on A530 the County Town.
  • Go east to Shefford 8 mi (13 km) on A507.
  • Go south to Flitwick 2 mi (3.2 km) on A5120.
  • Go west to Woburn 8 mi (13 km) with its safari park.
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