About Sandy in Bedfordshire

Sandy is a small market town located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the River Ivel, about 8 miles (13 km) east of Bedford and 14 miles (23 km) north of Luton. The town has a population of around 10,000 people and is part of the Central Bedfordshire district.

Sandy has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The town was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sandeia, and was granted a market charter by King John in 1204. The town was an important centre for trade and industry during the Middle Ages, with many merchants trading goods from across Europe.

Today, Sandy is a thriving community with a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. There are several historic buildings in the town centre including St Swithun’s Church which dates back to the 12th century. Sandy also has two museums: The Sandy Museum which tells the story of the town’s history and The Shuttleworth Collection which houses a collection of vintage aircraft.

The surrounding countryside is beautiful and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and horse riding. There are also several nature reserves nearby including Priory Country Park and RSPB Lodge Lake Nature Reserve.

Sandy is a great place to visit or live with its friendly atmosphere, historic buildings and beautiful countryside.