Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire Map

About Newport Pagnell

The River Great Ouse meanders through the landscape surrounding Newport Pagnell, shaping its historical development as a market town. It lies 5.3 km north-north-east of Milton Keynes (from Milton Keynes: bearing 24°T, OS grid SP 876 439), and is situated south of Lathbury village. Historically, Newport Pagnell was a significant coaching stop on the route between London and the North, a role that fostered its early economic growth through trade and hospitality. This strategic position contributed to its development as a centre for agriculture and, in more recent centuries, for industries such as lace-making and the manufacturing of Aston Martin cars. Newport Pagnell retains a strong sense of its past, with St. Peter and St. Paul's Church standing as a prominent historic building in the town centre. The market square, still a focal point for local life, echoes centuries of commerce and community gathering. While not boasting a famous university, the town has a history of educational institutions that have served its residents. The legacy of its industrial past is still visible, and the cultural character of Newport Pagnell is one of a proud, independent market town deeply connected to its Buckinghamshire roots.

About This Newport Pagnell Map Page

Explore Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.086810, -0.722252. 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.