Silsoe Map

Silsoe map, view the Bedfordshire village of Silsoe, located in the county of Bedfordshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Silsoe Bedfordshire & Guide to the Area

Silsoe Map Bedfordshire: Interactive map of Silsoe, displaying the village situated in the county of Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Silsoe and a Silsoe village centre map, showing Silsoe Nature Reserve, Wrest Park, and Capability House.

Other facilities in Silsoe, some of which may also be visible on the map are Wrest Park, Silsoe Village Hall, Silsoe Primary School, Silsoe Medical Centre, The Star and Garter, Silsoe Post Office, Silsoe Co-op, Church of St James, Silsoe Pharmacy, FitStart Gym, Silsoe Dental Clinic, English Heritage Café, Parkside Hall, The Grand Orangery, Silsoe Sports Field, The Garden Room Café, Silsoe Lower School Nursery, Wrest Park Events, Silsoe Hair and Beauty, Silsoe Foot Health, C&R Windows, Red Brick House B&B, Silsoe Chiropractic, Silsoe Mews, Three Gables, Yew Tree Cottage, Silsoe Community Garden, Poplar Close Play Area, Silsoe Park, Wrest Park Gardens Shop, Central Beds Council Rural Office, Wisteria House, Wrest Park Library Point, The Gatehouse B&B, Lime Tree House, Rosehill Interiors, Friends of Wrest Park Office, The Stable Courtyard, Silsoe Therapy Rooms, Bartlett Tree Experts, The Grotto at Wrest Park, South View Farm, M&S Energy Installers, Silsoe Art Studios, Ridge House, Lower School Green, Wrest House, Silsoe Roofline Services, The Aviary at Wrest Park, Silsoe Cookery School, Silsoe Heritage Society, Thrift End Farm Kennels & Cattery.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Clophill, Maulden, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Flitton, Pulloxhill, Westoning, Harlington, Flitwick, Greenfield, Steppingley, Houghton Conquest, Haynes, Wilstead, Cranfield, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Brogborough, Wootton, Kempston, Elstow, Bedford, Millbrook, Upper Gravenhurst, Lower Gravenhurst, Shefford, Meppershall, Henlow, Shillington, Arlesey, Stotfold, Langford, Southill, Broom, Beeston, Moggerhanger, Blunham, Tempsford, Cardington, Cotton End, Wixams, Astwick, Holme Green, Milton Bryan, Eversholt, Ridgmont, Tingrith, Hockliffe.

Silsoe is a charming village in the heart of Bedfordshire, known for its leafy streets, historic charm and a real sense of quiet pride. Surrounded by farmland and gently undulating countryside, it's the kind of place where things move at a steadier pace and community still matters. The village is centred around the grand presence of Wrest Park, giving it a slightly refined edge, while still feeling cosy and grounded.

Silsoe's history stretches back to Saxon times, with records showing its name evolving from “Sifel's hoh,” which means ‘Sifel's spur of land.' Over time, the village grew in the shadow of the Wrest Park estate, and much of its older housing reflects that link to the landed gentry. For many years, it remained a small agricultural settlement, but the expansion of housing in recent decades has brought in a fresh wave of residents. Today, the population hovers around 2,000, and while it's grown a bit, it still holds tight to its historic roots, with the old church, tree-lined roads and traditional architecture giving it a timeless feel.

The standout attraction in Silsoe is undeniably Wrest Park. This English Heritage site features a stunning 18th-century mansion, formal gardens, woodland walks and little surprises tucked throughout the grounds. The village itself has a handful of shops, a café, a pub and a medical centre, along with a primary school and a village hall that's often buzzing with local activities. Just a few minutes away, you'll find the ruins of Houghton House above Ampthill Park, and the rolling chalk grassland of Barton Hills National Nature Reserve. The wider countryside is dotted with peaceful footpaths, perfect for walkers and cyclists looking for a quiet loop through the fields.

Further afield, Bedfordshire has plenty more to offer. Head north to explore the riverside parks and museum spaces in Bedford town, or east towards the Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden near Biggleswade. Dunstable Downs offers sweeping views and open skies, while Whipsnade Zoo brings in families year-round. Priory Country Park is ideal for a more laid-back wander, and Woburn Abbey, with its safari park and landscaped estate, makes a grand day out. From sleepy villages to lively market towns, there's always something nearby worth discovering.

Silsoe sits just off the A6, making it easy to get to whether you're driving from Bedford, Luton or further afield. The nearest train stations are Flitwick and Harlington, both roughly 10 to 15 minutes away by car, and both offer direct services into London and up to Bedford. Local bus routes connect Silsoe to nearby towns like Ampthill and Clophill. If you're flying, Luton Airport is the closest, around half an hour's drive. The village itself is easy to explore on foot, with quiet streets and plenty of green space to enjoy.

Bedfordshire as a county often flies under the radar, but there's something quietly special about it. It's a place of contrasts—chalk downs in the south, gentle rivers and farmland in the north, all dotted with historic estates, market towns and small villages like Silsoe that still hold onto their identity. It's not showy, but it doesn't need to be—it offers a solid, easy pace of life with access to both countryside and city, which suits a lot of people just fine.

Some More Nearby Places: Clophill, Maulden, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Flitton, Pulloxhill, Westoning, Harlington, Flitwick, Greenfield, Steppingley, Houghton Conquest, Haynes, Wilstead, Cranfield, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Brogborough, Wootton, Kempston, Elstow, Bedford, Millbrook, Upper Gravenhurst, Lower Gravenhurst, Shefford, Meppershall, Henlow, Shillington, Arlesey, Stotfold, Langford, Southill, Broom, Beeston, Moggerhanger, Blunham, Tempsford, Cardington, Cotton End, Wixams, Astwick, Holme Green, Milton Bryan, Eversholt, Ridgmont, Tingrith, Hockliffe.

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