Whipsnade
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.853, -0.531 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 01 18 |
| Population: | 279 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Whipsnade is a small rural parish in Central Bedfordshire set on the chalk escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, known for its rolling chalk grassland and sweeping views from nearby Dunstable Downs. The area is notable for the living cathedral of trees at the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, the striking white lion chalk figure on the hillside and a compact historic village centred on an old parish church, giving it a quietly historic and pastoral character.
The parish’s character is shaped by agriculture and tourism: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, one of the UK’s largest zoos, sits within the parish and is a major local employer and visitor draw, while the Downs attract walkers, gliders and day-trippers. Despite the visitor traffic, Whipsnade retains a close-knit rural community feel and a reputation for tranquil countryside recreation.
Postcode districts covering Whipsnade
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.1 miles37.3 km
- Milton Keynes 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Luton 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Slough 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Harrow 19.8 miles31.9 km
- High Wycombe 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Watford 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bedford 19.9 miles32 km
- Stevenage 14.9 miles24 km
- Hemel Hempstead 7.4 miles11.9 km
- St. Albans 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Aylesbury 12.2 miles19.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Whipsnade Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Holywell Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Kensworth Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Oldhill Wood Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Studham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dunstable West Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dagnall Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dunstable South Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunstable Central Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dunstable Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eaton Bray Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Edlesborough Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Whipsnade
LU6 2GY, LU6 2LD, LU6 2NE, LU6 2LW, LU6 2LL, LU6 2LJ, LU6 2NF, LU6 2LP, LU6 2LG … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.1 miles11.4 km
- London Heathrow Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Leagrave railway station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Tring Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Whipsnade Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Pendley Manor 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5 miles8 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Boxmoor Lodge 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
Local points of interest
- Beechwood House Estate 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Toddington library Library 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9 miles14.5 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Redbourne College College 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Ann's Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km