About Bedfordshire

The county of Bedfordshire is located in the East of England and is bordered by the counties of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. The county town is Bedford, which is located in the south of the county.

The county has a population of over 650,000 people and covers an area of 1,400 square miles. The landscape is varied, with the chalk hills of the Chilterns in the north, while the south of the county is largely low-lying.

The River Great Ouse flows through the county and there are several smaller rivers and streams. There are also a number of lakes, including Grafham Water, which is popular with fishermen and birdwatchers.

The county is home to a number of towns and villages, including Ampthill, Biggleswade, Sandy and Woburn. There are also a number of historic houses and gardens open to the public, such as Woburn Abbey and Wrest Park.

Bedfordshire has a long history and was settled by the Celts in the Iron Age. The Romans also had a presence in the county and built a number of forts and towns. After the Romans left Britain, the area was settled by the Anglo-Saxons.

The county was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 and has been represented in Parliament since 1295.

Today, Bedfordshire is a thriving county with a strong economy. Agriculture is still important, but there are also a number of manufacturing and service industries. Tourism is also increasingly important, with visitors coming to see the historic houses and gardens, as well as to enjoy the countryside