Traditional county: Bedfordshire · Unitary authority: Bedford · Region: Eastern
Explore Wixams, Bedfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Wixams 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.
| Place | Wixams |
| Traditional County | Bedfordshire |
| Unitary Authority | Bedford |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.091967 |
| Longitude | -0.460773 |
| Place Type | Town |
The landscape surrounding Wixams, with its gently undulating terrain, hints at its agricultural past and its proximity to the broader Bedfordshire countryside. It lies 3.8 km south-east of Kempston (from Kempston: bearing 134°T, OS grid TL 055 448), and is situated north-north-west of Wilstead village. Historically, the area has been shaped by rural life and the development of nearby settlements, with its economy traditionally tied to farming and local trades. As a newer development, Wixams is experiencing a transformation, with a growing focus on modern infrastructure and services to support its expanding population. Wixams, while a relatively new name on the map, draws upon the rich heritage of its surrounding region. The cultural character of Wixams is still very much in formation, reflecting a blend of established English rural traditions and the dynamism of a growing community. While Wixams itself may not boast ancient landmarks, its proximity to historic towns like Bedford and Ampthill offers residents access to a wealth of notable buildings and cultural attractions. The educational landscape is developing, with new schools planned to serve the burgeoning population, ensuring future generations have access to quality learning environments.
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Explore Wixams, 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: 52.091967, -0.460773. 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 | June 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. |