Traditional county: Bedfordshire · Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire · Region: Eastern
Explore Shefford, Bedfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Shefford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shefford, Bedfordshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Shefford |
| Traditional County | Bedfordshire |
| Unitary Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.038713 |
| Longitude | -0.334021 |
| Place Type | Town |
Shefford, a place where the Ivel river whispers its ancient tales, has long been a quiet hub within the Bedfordshire landscape. It lies 7.2 km south-west of Biggleswade (from Biggleswade: bearing 222°T, OS grid TL 143 391), and is situated east of Chicksands village. Historically, Shefford's economy was shaped by its agricultural hinterland and the gentle flow of its waterways, which once powered local mills, their stones worn smooth by centuries of grain. The town's market, a tradition stretching back through the ages, continues to be a vibrant heart, drawing people together under the wide East Anglian sky, a testament to its enduring connection to the land and its bounty. Within Shefford's embrace, one might glimpse the echoes of a richer past in the weathered brick of its older buildings, each one holding a story whispered by the wind. The town's cultural spirit is perhaps best felt in the simple pleasure of a Saturday morning spent browsing the market stalls, the air alive with the scent of fresh produce and the murmur of familiar voices. Though no globally renowned figures claim Shefford as their sole artistic birthplace, the town has nurtured its own quiet traditions, fostering a sense of community that resonates like a well-played folk tune, a subtle melody in the grander symphony of English life.
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Explore Shefford, Bedfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.038713, -0.334021. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |