Places worth the detour in Kempston

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Kempston, United Kingdom, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Bedford Castle. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks6 Parks & cemeteries2 Ruins & the uncanny1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Bedford Castle

Built landmarks · 11th century · Hidden gem

Castle in Bedfordshire, England, UK

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2.Risinghoe Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mound in Bedfordshire, England

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3.RAF Twinwood Farm

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

UK Royal Air Force airbase

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4.RAF Cardington

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Former Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England

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5.Statue of John Bunyan

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Bedford, England

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6.Bedford Park, Bedford

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Bedford, United Kingdom

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7.Moot Hall

Ruins & the uncanny · 15th century · Hidden gem

Building in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England, UK

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8.Statue of John Howard

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Statue in Bedford, England

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9.Priory Country Park

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Park in Bedford, United Kingdom

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