Ampthill has many old buildings, mostly dating from the 17-18th Century. In the park is the site of a 15th century castle , where Henry VIII visited and he kept Katherine of Aragon there for a few years. The park has a 17th century house used as a Cheshire Home.
The White Hart incorporates a Tudor building, and the church has a large monument to the Richard Nicholl who owned Ampthill Park and was responsible for naming New York.
You can see, from the outside, Avenue House, at 20 Church Street, which was the home of Sir Albert Richardson, who was a architect, and was also a past President of the Royal Academy.
On the western edge of the town near Little Farm is the Oxford Hospital, an almshouse of 1607 in Wren style, of chequered brickwork with original windows, dormers and a single-handed clock on a central pediment below a cupola - a little gem, backed by Scots pines in a rural setting.
Houghton House, Ampthill
Ruined 17th century mansion. Houghton House information
Oxford Hospital, Ampthill
A Grade II listed Almshouse. Oxford Hospital information
Maulden Wood Clophill, Ampthill
Walk in the ancient woodland. Maulden Wood information
Ampthill Park, Ampthill
The former hunting grounds of Henry VIII. Ampthill Park information
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A day out to visit Woburn with the Safari Park and Abbey is a good choice, or try the small town of Shefford for a quieter time.
Towns Near Ampthill To Visit - straight line distance:
Silsoe Tourist Information (3.21 miles) Toddington Tourist Information (5.57 miles) Woburn Tourist Information (5.89 miles) Shefford Tourist Information (6.88 miles)