About Ampthill in Bedfordshire

Ampthill is a small market town in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated in the north of the county, about 30 miles north of London and is part of the Borough of Central Bedfordshire.

The town has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Iron Age. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Ammetelle, and was granted a royal charter by King John in 1215. The town's name is derived from the Old English words for 'ant hill', referring to the large number of ants that were found in the area at the time.

Ampthill has a population of around 8,000 people and is home to a number of historic buildings and monuments. The most notable is Ampthill Park, which was built in 1575 by Sir John Cornwallis and is now owned by English Heritage. The park contains a number of Grade I listed buildings, including Ampthill House, which was built in 1608 and is now open to visitors.

The town also has a number of other attractions, including Ampthill Great Park which contains an 18-hole golf course, Ampthill Castle which dates back to the 12th century and Ampthill Museum which houses artefacts from local history. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants in the town centre, as well as a weekly market held on Saturdays.

Ampthill is well connected to London by road and rail, with regular trains running from nearby Flitwick station to St Pancras International station. The town also has good bus links to nearby towns such as Bedford and Luton.